Beautiful and well-groomed nails are the completion of any look. Many representatives of the fair sex constantly monitor their manicure, choosing new means. Thermal nail polish is a new trend in the nail industry. With this tool you get a stylish manicure. Reviews serve as confirmation of excellent results. How to apply thermal varnish on nails is described in the article.
What is thermal varnish?
Thermal nail polish is a varnish that changes color from the effects of the ambient temperature or the surface on which it was applied. Because of this function, the tool creates original types of design, allows you to embody bold ideas.
To date, thermal nail polishes are in demand. Given the reviews, fashionistas appreciate them for the variety of color palette, ease of use and excellent color change effect. Thermoactive varnishes change color quickly: with an increase in temperature, it is transformed into light colors, and with a decrease, it turns into dark.
Checking the change in the shade of the coating is simple: you just need to lower the painted nails under a stream of cold or hot water. A particularly expressive color transition is obtained with a long nail plate, since the nails at the base and tip have different temperatures.
Pros and cons
Thermal varnish, like any other product, has its own advantages and disadvantages. The pluses include:
- originality of the effect that does not work with ordinary varnishes;
- great quality;
- ease of use;
- the ability to perform holiday and everyday images.
And the following are distinguished from the shortcomings:
- the likelihood of an allergy (but this is rare);
- high price;
- can not be stored for long periods.
According to numerous reviews, it is clear that many ladies prefer to choose a thermal varnish instead of the usual one. With it you get an original manicure.
Training
It is necessary to distinguish between a classic thermal varnish and one in which there is a gel. In the first case, the varnish is similar to the usual one, therefore it lasts 3-4 days. Remove the substance to get acetone. To apply it, it is not necessary to contact a specialist. You only need to perform a manicure and cover with a base. After drying, you can start applying thermal varnish.
To make a persistent manicure, it is advisable to visit the salon: the master will complete the work efficiently and quickly. Those who wish can perform a similar procedure at home, but this will require:
- Primer is a degreasing component.
- Base.
- Thermal nail polish.
- Fixer.
- Ultraviolet lamp.
Judging by the reviews, thermal nail polish allows you to perform manicure at home. With it, persistent shades are obtained.
Application
If you have purchased everything you need and completed nail cleaning, you can perform a manicure. How to use nail polish? A simple instruction will allow you to do this correctly:
- First, the hands are treated with an antiseptic and the nails are treated with the soft side of the buff. This is necessary to carefully remove the glossy layer.
- Then a primer is applied - a degreasing base, which is needed to prepare the nails for subsequent procedures.
- The base coat must be applied with a thin layer and dried in the lamp for 1 minute. In different devices, the duration can be different, usually this is indicated in the instructions.
- Then a gel polish is applied, which also needs to be dried in a UV lamp. If desired, several layers are applied - this is necessary to obtain a saturated and bright color.
- The completion of the manicure is the treatment with fixative.
- After drying the nails, remove the sticky layer from the nails. For this, special substances or an alcohol-containing solution are used.
Gel Removal
After the growth of nails, you can remove the gel polish. This will require cotton pads, acetone, foil and a spatula. After wetting the cotton wool in the removal fluid, you need to put it on the nail, and then tightly wrap the fingers with foil.
It takes 10 minutes to feel a slight ripple, which confirms the softening of the coating. Then you will need to carefully remove the remaining coating with an orange stick or spatula.
Coating color selection
Keep in mind that the edge of the nail plate receives less heat from the fingers. Therefore, the longer the manicure, the more original the pattern made by the chameleon varnish looks. In warmth, the coating brightens, and with a decrease in temperature it darkens. This feature makes the tool popular in the offseason.
As can be seen from the photo, the nail polish transforms the nail plate externally. For example, with the help of light tones, imperfections of the form are hidden, and dark tones visually lengthen the nails. According to reviews, the use of such a varnish allows you to create an original manicure that is difficult to compare with any other.
No color change - what to do?
Many complain that thermal varnish does not change its color. There are several reasons for this:
- Often, girls check the effect before drying. This leads to the fact that the coating will take a lump and will peel off.
- The color contrast will allow a strong temperature contrast.
- There are varnishes, the tone of which suggests slight changes. The color before and after the manufacturer fixes on the package. But if there are no changes at all, then this confirms the acquisition of low-quality staff.
Design
The use of thermal varnish allows you to realize various design ideas. Coverage is carried out in different ways and gives the image a special originality. Nail design with thermal varnish can be as follows:
- French manicure. This coating looks stylish and elegant, so many women choose it. The use of the product on long nails allows you to create the effect of a gradient "smile" in the jacket, which looks unusual. Judging by the reviews, such a manicure is able to transform the image.
- Gradient coverage. There is one subtlety that creates a smooth transition from one color to another. To do this, you only need to apply a classic varnish, and after drying, apply a thermal varnish of a similar tone.
- Thermo drawings. Thermal varnish and shellac for nails can be applied in the cabin. A specialist gel is applied to the nail with a standard gel. And drawings and patterns are carried out by thermal varnish. Then only the color of the patterns on the manicure will change.
Popular brands
As the reviews confirm, it is necessary to choose high-quality tools to create a manicure. Only then will an excellent result be obtained. It is advisable to choose products of the following brands:
- El Corazon. Thermoactive varnishes of the brand are created according to an innovative formula, which, in addition to performing a beautiful manicure, provides strengthening and protection of nails. The collection called Kaleidoscope includes 20 varnishes of different textures and 4 thermo-cracks. The funds are divided into 2 categories: in the 1st there are varnishes with a shimmer, and cream ones belong to the 2nd. Almost every thermal varnish has a gloss, and there is no need to apply top coat. Products cost about 210 rubles.
- Dance Legend. The brand produces several series. Among them is TermoShine, products include sparkles that sparkle brightly in the flicker. The TermoTrio series today is known for the presence of three shades in one bottle. There are various colors in the Termo series.
- Bow Nail Polish. The company does not lag behind its competitors and offers a rich range of high quality Termo Line. Like other varnishes from Eva Cosmetics, products do not include harmful impurities. Easy application of thermal varnishes is provided by a professional brush, which allows you to most comfortably distribute the coating on the nail. The price is 100 rubles.
- Canni According to reviews, the funds of this brand are quite popular among women. Like previous options, thermoactive varnishes provide an original coating that lasts a very long time. The products have excellent quality and affordable price - 150 rubles.
- Kodi. The brand has become popular on the market thanks to a huge selection of different nail plate care products, thermoactive varnishes. Brand products are known for excellent quality, rich color palette and long lasting effect. The price is about 500 rubles.
Thus, thermal nail polish allows you to create high-quality and stylish manicure. The main thing is to follow the rules of the procedure if it will be carried out at home.