In just a few years of its existence on the market, holographic varnishes have won the title of the best novelty among decorative means for manicure around the world. Today, these varnishes occupy an important place in many collections of famous brands that produce products for nail aesthetics.
Manicure for everyone
Everywhere we are surrounded by 3D effects: movies, paintings, laser shows, etc. The beauty industry has not been left out, in this case, special attention should be paid to decorative cosmetics for nails.
Recently, holographic nail polishes have been very popular among many women, reviews of which work better than advertising. This is not surprising, because the sparkling and shimmering texture on the nails looks enchanting. However, if you do a manicure at home, do not rush, because the varnish applied to unprocessed nails will only emphasize all the flaws of the hands.
Holographic varnish
Today, the word "holography" means a three-dimensional image, which is based on the imposition of one color on another. This definition can be applied to manicure. Holographic varnishes are those varnishes that are obtained by mixing two different colors. When applied to nails, the third option is obtained - a new, effective and colorful.
Moreover, a coating with a holographic effect is capable of changing colors depending on the light in the room. Of course, the color does not change dramatically, however, changes in one spectrum are obvious, for example, blue-turquoise-green, etc. If you properly care for and treat your nails, then the holographic manicure will look perfect.
Features of holographic varnishes
Each varnish has its own characteristics that distinguish it from other varnishes. Holographic varnishes also have their own distinctive features that combine them into a special category.
To create such nail products, two varnishes of different colors are used, when applied to the nail, a new color is obtained. Thus, you can perform a bright and original design on the nails.
“Chameleon” coating has an interesting bright color, which shimmers and changes color depending on the angle at which light falls on the nail. Suppose a gentle blue color smoothly turns into bright blue, and then in turquoise color. The palette of such varnishes is so diverse that even the most selective woman will be able to find the perfect shade for herself.
If the varnish is of high quality, then it is easily applied to the nail plate, dries quickly and does not stretch when applied. Varnishes with a holographic shine are resistant to water, but can be easily removed with a nail polish remover.
A great advantage of a holographic manicure is that it is possible to easily apply all kinds of drawings to the coated nail plate, and from this design the “chameleon” effect will be even more chic.
disadvantages
Everything in the world has its advantages and disadvantages. Holographic nail polish, in addition to its undeniable advantages, has some disadvantages:
- The varnish is difficult to remove from the nail plate. This process is complicated by the sparkles that make up this manicure.
- Short-lived durability. Varnishes of this variety are fairly quickly exfoliated from the nail plate (socks last about 5-6 days).
Holographic nail polish is recommended for owners of beautiful and even nails only. In this case, the varnish should be applied as evenly as possible. After all, he will easily emphasize groomed or uneven nails, and the effect will be completely opposite.
It is necessary to follow the application technique, since failure cannot be hidden, you will have to repaint the nail again.
Ideas for holographic manicure
The uniqueness of such a coating lies in the fact that the shade always changes and depends on the lighting. The color of the manicure is always different and is able to surprise with its overflow. Therefore, it will not be difficult for girls to choose the right color for this or that image.
Holographic manicure with a metallic sheen is very popular all over the world. Such nails will always look stylish, they fit an elegant and discreet look. Best of all , a metallic manicure will open in the cold season.
The delicate image of the princess will perfectly complement the pale pink manicure with iridescent effect. For lovers of rock style, dark shades or black iridescent varnish, which goes well with metal and leather details, will be an excellent choice.
Particular attention should be paid to accessories that would be perfectly combined with varnish. Do not overload your nails too much. You need to think carefully before using all kinds of rhinestones, beads, etc.
Holographic manicure technique
Before you start creating a bright manicure, you need to prepare all the necessary manicure tools. Even if only you use them, dust and other microparticles still collect on them, which, having penetrated the skin, can lead to inflammation. Also for the design you will need a holographic nail polish, cuticle softener, hand cream, base and fixative.
- The first step is to remove the old coating from the nail plate. For this, a product that does not contain acetone is best suited.
- Next, hands should be lowered into warm water for 10 minutes. Additionally, lemon juice or aromatic oil can be added to the liquid.
- Then the nails need to be processed, a classic cut manicure is performed and the nails are given the desired shape using a nail file.
- Do not ignore the base for varnish. It is she who will align the nail plate, on which the varnish will lie in an even layer. When holographics are used in work, this point is very important.
- Next, holographic varnish in two layers is applied to the nails. If desired, you can use a fixing agent, which will make the coating more reliable, and it will be worn longer.
- When the nails are completely dry, you can use hand cream.
Moreover, to make a chic manicure, you can use a holographic gel polish, and if you additionally apply a pattern to your nails, your pens will not go unnoticed.