The nail polish is for some an indispensable thing, and for others a simple little fancy to feel more beautiful and more feminine. Anyway, it is important to know some things about this product which you coat your nails ...
If you are a true addict of beauty and cosmetics, changing the varnish as you change your shirt is quite normal. But it is important to know some things about the varnish and how to use it before you have to choose the color that best fits your eyes or your clothes.
Here are 5 things to know about the varnish that will sublimate your little fingers.
1 - When Time Presses
It is not because you lack time that it is a reason to leave the house all tired and poorly cared for. The dry manicure exists for people like you, who barely have time to brush your teeth! If you are overwhelmed and want to stay pretty and smart, go for the dry manicure that will not take you longer than to put on your lipstick. To do this, you must dip your hands in a bowl filled with cold (almost icy) water just after applying your varnish, because the cold will freeze it more quickly. Then apply a little vegetable oil using a cotton swab, this is to put an extra-thin layer and not brush your fingers. The oil will protect the varnish against possible shocks.
2 - How much to buy?
For those who do not know it, the solvent never stops. You can buy one ton, it will always be usable, provided that it is maintained in good conditions and that it is closed properly after use to avoid that it evaporates. On the other hand, the varnish has a much shorter life since it is only usable for 6 months to a year after its opening. Beyond, it solidifies, crystallizes and becomes pasty. This is a bit of a shame as we like to change color very quickly. So to avoid the mess, choose smaller bottles to enjoy a maximum without losing a drop! Be sure to purchase varnishes that do not contain hazardous materials such as dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde or toluene. Moreover, more and more brands eliminate these materials from their varnishes.
3 - Not that french, that french!
Stop receiving ideas! The French have absolutely nothing to do with this aesthetic technique. French manicure is a technique that consists of varnishing the white part of the nail in white and the rest with a pale pink or a beige "nude".
It is a technique that comes from the United States, which explains the English. It was invented in the 70s and adopted by the biggest stars of the showbiz for the simple reason that this technique goes with all the outfits and all the look. Discreet and pretty, it saves considerable time. The allusion to France comes from the fact that this country is considered the symbol of beauty and elegance.
4 - The base is the basis!
Not many of us know, but to get an optimal and perfect result without going to the local beautician, apply a drop of varnish to the base of your nail in the center, then spread a part on the right side , Then another on the left side, and end up in the center. This technique will allow a good distribution of the product avoiding the layers and small defects. It is better to put two thin layers rather than one thick layer, this will prevent your varnish from flaking.
5 - And if it flakes nevertheless?
One thing to know is that dark-colored varnishes have the peculiarity of flaking faster, whether they are good or of lesser quality. This is why it is absolutely necessary to apply a base of clear varnish before the color, and finish the manicure by putting a thin layer of top coat protector. Small tip: Soak your varnish in hot water before applying it so that it becomes more fluid and thus easier to put. A well-applied varnish is more likely to last and resist daily aggressions.