The Secrets of Nail Polish

Many women have found that not every nail polish stays on well and ends up looking dull.Why does this happen, and what factors influence it??
Here are a few interesting facts.

Nail polish is one of the products that can cause severe allergic reactions. A rash around the neck and face—areas where the client might scratch herself with her painted nails—are the most common symptoms of an allergy to nail polish or its ingredients.To a lesser extent, changes are observed around the nail fold or on the skin of the fingers.An allergy to an ingredient in nail polish can also develop after wearing painted nails for a long time (even after more than a dozen months)..

However, nail polish that has dried thoroughly is a very weak allergen.
Currently, the main ingredients in varnishes are ethyl and butyl acetates, nitrocellulose, resin, solvents, glycol esters, and coloring agents..Most paint manufacturers used to use TSFR—toluene-sulfoamido-formaldehyde resin, one of the most allergenic substances—as a chemical ingredient in their products.Currently, these compounds are no longer found in professional-grade nail polishes.That doesn't mean, however, that every nail polish will last a long time and have a beautiful shine.

Exactly—what should you do if your nail polish loses its shine quickly??
The most common reason is washing your hands quite often and using various body creams and lotions.It is often these factors that cause the paint to lose its shine.If you don't want to remove and reapply nail polish frequently, you can use a polishing file to restore the shine to your polish.

Don't add nail polish remover to nail polish that's getting thick..Use a special paint thinner , which is specifically designed for this purpose.

Now, let's talk about how to apply nail polish so it doesn't chip off your nails right away.

Basic Rules:

• Don't paint your natural nails right after washing, soaking, or taking a bath.As a damp nail dries, it will shrink, causing the nail polish to crack or other materials applied to the nails to bubble..
• Make sure the cuticles are pushed back; it's best to use a cuticle softener for this. .Use wooden sticks to push back the cuticles, and be sure to remove any remaining liquid.
• Shape your nails using a fine-grit glass or diamond nail file, making sure to file in one direction..This will help you avoid split nails.
• Very gently roughen the surface with a very fine file or block, then degrease it using a degreaser, Cleaner , or rubbing alcohol.Do not use dish soap, as it may contain oily ingredients.
• On nails prepared in this way, first apply a base coat or Slek, which perfectly bonds the natural nails to the polish and also smooths out ridged and uneven nail plates.Remember that the tips of your nails need to be painted, too..
• Now you can paint your nails any color you want.Nail polish must be mixed well.When painting your nails, you should be very patient.Remember that you should start painting your nail from the center and then paint the sides with your next stroke.
• After the first coat has dried, apply a second coat.
• Then apply a gloss topcoat.
• Remember to leave a margin and not to touch the cuticles, or all your hard work will be for nothing.When painting your nails, it's best to leave a 1-mm gap from the cuticles.

What colors to use?
An important factor when painting your nails is their shape.Short, small nails painted with dark nail polish will look very unflattering.If you've noticed any imperfections on a client's nails, you shouldn't use pearlescent polishes, which emphasize those imperfections.Nail polishes with a blue tint look great if you have pink-toned skin or if your skin is pale.Use warm, rich shades (browns, reds, oranges, salmon) if the client has a yellowish complexion.Do not paint nails with purple-toned nail polish if the client has a golden skin tone.Iridescent and pearlescent nail polishes look great with a tanned complexion, in coral shades as well as in shades of apricot, peach, and brown-red.You'll get the best results when painting your nails by adapting your technique to the shape of your nails, as well as your skin tone and the color of the polish.

How to Remove Nail Polish?
To remove nail polish, hold a cotton pad between your index and middle fingers, soak it with acetone-free nail polish remover , and apply it to your nail.Gently move the cotton swab from side to side.Next, remove the nail polish from your nails, working toward the tip of the nail.

So, what should the ideal nail polish be like??

• Check to see if the pigment has settled at the bottom of the nail polish bottle, if the color is uniform, and if it is cloudy.
• The varnish should dry within 2–3 minutes and reach full hardness after 5–7 minutes (up to 10 minutes at most).)
• Also note how easily the polish spreads during application, as well as the fluidity and viscosity of this product.
• It should have a smooth, flexible film and a lasting sheen once dry.
• A good nail polish does not have a negative effect on the natural nail plate—it does not dry it out.

Be sure to read these articles as well:
"Can you paint and remove polish from artificial nails however you like??”
and "The Magic Circle of Colors""