Different types of nail polish

The beauty of the hands is as important as that of the face. The varnishes offer a whole new character to your look, such as an accessory. You can choose between the varieties of nail polish depending on your frequency of use, your availability for installation, and of course your budget. There are classic varnishes that have embellished your hands for decades. Then there are the latest UV trends such as semi-permanent or permanent nail polish. Here's a review of the different types of nail polish to help you choose the one that works best for you.

Ordinary varnish

This type of varnish is the best known and most popular on the market. The explanation probably lies in its price and practicality. You can easily find it in specialty stores, supermarkets or pharmacies.

What is the classic varnish?

Ordinary varnish is the one you've always used. It is mainly composed of resin, pigments and plasticizers. It also contains a rheological agent that attaches the product to the fingernails of the hands and feet.

The range of colours available on the market offers you plenty of choice. You can make nail art or opt for a french manicure. There are different effects of this nail polish to sublimate your manicure. You can find cream, pearly, matte, or even glitter varnishes. The latest trends are in the mirror or metallic aspects.

The benefits of an ordinary varnish

The classic varnish is the most economical type of varnish. Medium-range products cost about 4 to 5 euros. You can also find high-end varnishes that are worth much more. In any case, you won't spend more than fifteen euros on a classic nail polish. It's a good plan if you love home manicure,and want to build your own collection.

Ordinary varnish is also practical because it doesn't require a lot of material. So you can improvise a beauty salon at home. You can have nail polish every day. You can even change color at your leisure with the easy extraction method. Indeed, all you need is a simple solvent without acetone, and you will find your natural nails.

How to apply the classic varnish?

The application of the classic varnish is a breeze. Moreover, the result depends on the quality of the products used. This also ensures the health of your nails. So you should choose your nail polish carefully.

You should always start with a base coat. This varnish serves as a protection for your nail so that the pigments in the nail do not rub off on the nail. In this way, you escape the yellowed and weakened nails. Then apply the first coat of varnish of your choice. After 10 minutes, add a second layer for a flawless result. Finally, finish with the top coat that preserves the manicure for longer.

The permanent varnish

Permanent and semi-permanent varnishes are a revolutionary invention for manicures and pedicures enthusiasts. The composition as well as the technology used by the product allow for a better hold of the varnish. As with classic varnish, you can also choose between a wide variety of colours and effects.

What is permanent varnish?

It is important to know the products you are using, as the difference between the permanent and the semi is very small. Permanent varnish is an acrylic nail gel. Apart from fluidizers and pigments, the product contains a hardener that acts with LED or UV light.

The benefits of permanent varnish

The best asset of gel varnish is of course its durability. It keeps a flawless manicure for more than three weeks,without going through the nailbox. The varnish does not flake. And even, wear is not the main reason for the deposit. It is necessary to remove it in order to allow the unsular tissues to breathe. In addition, nail regrowth looks unsightly.

The long-lasting varnish also allows you to have more colorful and shiny nails than if you had used a classic varnish. First, the texture of the gel provides a sensational shine to the product. Then, nail lamp technology produces an enhancer effect on your manicure. Over the next few weeks, the hue of your varnish will not tarnish, and will remain as vivid as on the first day of laying.

The disadvantages of permanent varnish

Gel varnish is more expensive than conventional products. The price can easily go up to 30 euros. But beautiful nails are priceless, aren't they? However, value is not the only constraint. If you like to change shades every day, this would not be possible with this type of varnish. Indeed, you will need to see a beautician to do the care of your nails with each extraction.

The application of permanent varnish

The application of gel varnish is done in a beauty institute. The beautician uses the same semi-permanent varnish kit for your manicure. To ensure professional quality, opt for a brand known as gelcolor permanent nail polish OPI. It is a great brand, available in the best beauty institutes.

The first step is to give your nails the desired shape with a nail file. Afterwards, the beautician uses cuticle regrowth to give a beautiful appearance. Then it frosts your nails to allow the varnish to adhere better. Then, she uses a cleaner to dust and degrease your fingers. The nail expert switches to applying coats of varnish like base coat Base Gel Stay Classic OPI, both layers of colorful GelColorgels, then the top coat Top Gel Stay Shinny OPI. Each layer must pass under a UV or LED lamp in order to harden the product.

To remove it, you must also consult a professional. Unlike conventional varnish, the solvent is not enough to remove the semi-permanent varnish. You'll have to scrape each nail with a nail file. Then thebeautician will dip your fingers in a bowl filled with acetone solvent. She will then use a scrubbing glove to completely remove your varnish.

If you opt for permanent varnish,you must practice regular nail care to keep its solidity. The effects of the product as well as those of the nail dryer lamp weaken them and cause duplication. Applying oil tonails and cuticles is a great idea to moisturize your nails.

Semi-permanent nail polish

Do you want a strong nail polish that lasts several weeks? What if you opt for Gelcolor OPIsemi-permanent nail polish? This technique of laying is very advantageous, as it allows to have beautiful nails intact and a nail polish that does not flake. Discover now the semi-permanent nail polish OPI.

What is semi-permanent nail polish?

Revolutionary, semi-permanent nail polish has changed the world ofnails. This technique made the nails of the hands and feet perfect in just a few minutes. But what about really?

By definition, semi-permanent nail polish is a liquid varnish mixed with acrylic gel. The product is applied to the nails and will harden on contact with UV rays. This process allows for a glossy, long-lasting varnish that dries in just a few minutes.

This type of nail polish also has a special feature: the semi-permanent. It is this ability to last between 10 and 15 days. GelColor OPI semi-permanent nail polish can last up to three weeks. However, the holding of a nail polish varies depending on its quality and depending on whether you use your fingers a lot on a daily basis.

What is semi-permanent nail polish made of?

To see a little clearer in the composition of a semi-permanent nail polish, here are some components that make it possible to obtain this product:

• Polymers: these are molecules that are solidified under the radiation of a nail lamp. This hardener gives the strength and strength of the nail polish.

• Fluidizers: these are solvents that give the fluid texture of semi-permanent varnish. However, the fluidizer must be of small amount so as not to give a varnish too liquid and that will be difficult to apply.

• Filmogenic agents: they allow a homogeneous application of the varnish for an impeccable result from the first layer.

• Pigments: they allow to have a wide range of colors to sublimate the nails.

How does a semi-permanent varnish be placed?

The installation of a semi-permanent varnish is an activity that is as convivial as it is relaxing. It can be performed in a beauty salon or even at home for a home manicure.

If you go to a beautician, usually, the installation of semi-transparent varnish will take place as follows:

• Nail preparation: nails are lined and then polished. The cuticles are repulsed and then fed with cuticle oil.
• The application of the base: this is the first coat of varnish that passes to the catalyst.
• The installation of gel in two layers that will be composed of colored varnish.
• The finish is done by applying the topcoat or finishing varnish that will make the nails shine varnish and ensure their resistance.
• With each layer of varnish applied, the nails pass under a UV lamp to be dried.

What are the conditions before applying a semi-permanent varnish?

The installation of a semi-permanent varnish does not present any major risks. However, it should not be abused. It is important to let the nails breathe before applying nail polish. After three semi-permanent varnishings OPI, be sure to go through a break stage so as not to weaken the nails.

Also, it is necessary to degrease the nails and clean them before any application of semi-permanent nail polish.

If you have weakened nails, you should not apply semi-permanent varnish, at the risk of further damage. If you feel that your nails could withstand the application of a varnish, ask the beautician first.

How to remove semi-permanent varnish?

If the semi-permanent varnish can last 3 weeks, some women may choose to remove it after two weeks. Simply because after 10 to 15 days, the nail varnish will grow back. So you'll notice an unsightly demarcation between the varnish and the cuticle. It is better in this case to remove it.

The removal of a semi-permanent varnish is done according to the rules of the art, as is its application. To do this, you must first wrap the nails in acetone-soaked cotton, then wrap them together in foil. Let it operate for a few seconds before removing everything. The layers will fall by themselves.

Once the nail polish is removed, a little nourishing oil should be put on the nails to allow them to regenerate well.

It should be noted, however, that processes may vary depending on the institute. Some may apply the oil before applying acetone. Others will polish the nails before removing the varnish. In any case, the process may take about 10 to 15 minutes.

If you opt for home manicure, you can find all these materials in a semi-permanent varnish kit.

Benefits of a semi-permanent

Opting for a semi-permanent nail polish means enjoying a whole lot of advantages:

Its long-lasting outfit can go up to 3 weeks if the nail polish has been applied carefully, and on healthy nails. Semi-permanent nail polish OPI can last up to 15 days.

It is the assurance of a manicure that resists all tasks and various shocks on a daily basis, such as putting up the fly of a pair of jeans or opening a bottle cap. With such a varnish, you no longer have to do touch-ups every 4 days to have perfect nails.

The other advantage of semi-permanent nail polish is also its drying time of only 30 seconds. For a modern-day woman who doesn't have time to wait and is always in the middle of a rush, this can only suit her. The nails are flawless once the application is complete.

The semi-permanent varnish also gives a shine from the first layer, compared to a classic varnish that must be reinforced by a second layer and then a top coat. Some women in a hurry can settle for a simple diaper.

Another advantage of this type of varnish is also its wide range of shades. There are degraded, shaded gel varnishes with bluish, gold or silver effects, and many others. It allows you to have colorful nails according to your mood. This is the guarantee of a beauty of the hands for sure.

In addition, the application of a semi-permanent varnish can be carried out both in institutes and at home. The application is not complex at all.

Cons for applying a semi-permanent varnish

Semi-permanent nail polish has a reputation for mistreating nails, but this is not really the case. It all depends on how it was applied, but also on the condition of your nail. If it is already weakened, the varnish will only damage it. Also, you have to know how to choose your nail polish. Some of the products used are of poor quality, and may damage your nails. The semi-permanent OPI varnish is of superior quality. Its composition is not likely to harm your nails.

Also, avoid redoing your varnish every 4 to 5 days. Wait for the drop after 15 days before putting a diaper back if necessary. It's the overlay that's going to suffocate the nails and put them in a bad state.

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