Today, perhaps, only a person completely far from the world of decorative cosmetics and not interested in new products in the world of beauty did not hear about cracking varnish, or in another way - craquelure, from the French "craquelure" - a crack in the paint on the canvas. Although this novelty has already firmly entered our lives, let's take a closer look at this varnish, around which there are many legends.
Cracking varnish can be divided into 2 types:
- the so-called "filiform" varnish, which after application forms very thin cracks, through them the basic varnish is practically not visible;
- the second type is sometimes called "fence" due to the fact that the cracks are large and through them the main tone is clearly visible. In this case, it is the contrast of the base and coating that creates a unique and unique effect of manicure.
Most of the myths surrounding this new product appeared due to the fact that people simply did not know how to apply cracking varnish. So, we will consider in order the stages of applying varnish.
- First of all, you need to clean the nail and degrease it, otherwise the main lower tone will peel off very quickly, even if you use persistent nail polish for these purposes .
- Apply a basic, basic tone to a clean nail. Before starting a manicure, carefully consider the combination of colors.
Important! Wait until the first coat has completely dried before applying craquelure. If the base varnish does not completely dry, then the craquelure will not give the necessary cracks, but simply lie on top with another layer of varnish.
- Apply cracking varnish in a thin layer, leaving the base tone slightly visible. We are waiting for complete drying.
- We fix the coating with a layer of colorless varnish.
Important! In order to achieve the effect of a fine mesh of cracks, take on
brush minimum amount of varnish. So the craquelure layer will turn out thin, therefore, a threadlike pattern will remain on the nails.
An important role in craquelure is played by color. With the help of a successful combination of colors, you can make a sharp and aggressive manicure, as well as more traditional and feminine. If you want to create an Art Nouveau look, it is better to use contrasting colors of dark tones, for example, yellow and blue, pink and dark green. If you want to create a more classic look, then choose colors that combine with each other, even in nature. A good solution is to apply almost any color to a white base. Silver tones and glitter varnishes are also well suited as a base. It’s good for foundation because of its excellent durability Chanel nail polish . In this case, the price justifies the quality of the coating.
An important point: you can not apply cracking varnish on a clean nail without a foundation. The fact is that the varnish simply will not crack. In addition, it will be more like a shabby and sloppy manicure.
It is also not recommended to use an earthy-colored varnish, as, most likely, the effect of cracked earth will be obtained. Other frankly unsuccessful combinations include red and blue, red and green, as well as orange and blue. Alternatively, you can combine different shades of the same color, for example, dark red and pink.