Mirror nail polish

The choice of nail polish is very large and every day it becomes more and more. All the time there are new lines and types, with different effects, designed to serve as a bright, catchy image. One of these varnishes can be considered a mirror nail polish, which often attracts the eye with its brilliance. Mirror varnishes - glossy, and usually have a metallic (gold or silver) hue.

Types of mirror manicure

Beautiful mirror nails can be obtained in several ways. This is the usual painting with a varnish with a mirror effect, the use of a lacquer film ( MINX-coating ) or the build-up of thin metal plates on the nails. The latter method is only feasible in a salon, an experienced manicurist, but the first two are quite accessible at home.

The use of a lacquer film is considered to be the simplest and fastest method, which allows to obtain a brighter metallic luster. For such a manicure you will need the lacquer itself, which can be purchased at a cosmetic store, and a thermo-lamp (you can use a hairdryer).

1. Prepare your nails, give them the right shape. If there is an old coating - wipe it off with a product without acetone, degrease the nail plate.
2. Select the pieces of film of the appropriate size (in some cases, you can cut too large a piece of manicure scissors).
3. Separate the film from the substrate and heat it. It is necessary to heat up until the moment when it starts to slightly curl.
4. Attach the film to the nail, starting from the base, and carefully level.
5. Wait a few seconds and cut off the excess film.

How to choose a mirror varnish?

If you decide to stay on the most classic version of nail painting and use a varnish, then first of all the question arises - how to choose it correctly.

1. Carefully study the composition of the varnish. It should not contain formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate - these substances are toxins. The question of the composition is especially relevant if you are going to purchase a cheap, rather than a professional mirror lacquer.
2. Look at the brush. It should be even and hard, otherwise it will not be possible to apply a varnish evenly to the nails.
3. Examine the consistency of the varnish. The drop from the brush should fall quickly. If the varnish from the brush drains slowly, then it will not transmit the mirror effect badly.
4. The varnish must be a homogeneous liquid, without inclusions and delaminations.

Apply a mirror varnish on the nails in the same way as usual. First, the nail is covered with a base so that the coloring layer is laid flat, and the nail plate does not change color, and at the end a fixative is applied.

Mirror varnish for nails

Of professional tools, mirror varnishes by Chanel, Sally Hansen and OPI are the most popular among consumers.

1. Sally Hansen - the most expensive, but high-quality option, which can afford not everyone.
2. Chanel - another good tool of the highest price category, but sometimes there are censures on a too thin brush.
3. OPI - products that represent a reasonable compromise between price and quality. It is quite easy to apply, but sometimes it is difficult to obtain a uniform color. Long dries.

In addition, such varnishes as El Corazon, EVA are widely distributed.

1. El Corazon - in addition to the standard for mirror nail varnish colors, gold and metallic, offers a wide range of other shades. Mirror effect in additional tones is not so pronounced, but is present.
2. EVA is a budget option. It is easy to apply and quickly dries, but not resistant, holds a maximum of 3-4 days. In open form it is stored no longer than two months.
3. Avon . Lays down smoothly, dries quickly, but keeps very poorly. According to reviews, manicure loses its appearance already on the first-second day.