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How to choose a varnish color for a pedicure?

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Last reviewed: 20.10.2021
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There are a lot of varnish colors for pedicure. Among this variety it is easy to get lost. Moreover, the color of the varnish for a pedicure can depend on the time of day, on the purpose (solemn, romantic, business), on the season, on the symbolism of flowers, finally. How to choose the right color for pedicure lacquer?

Basic clear coat of varnish

The base layer is a transparent nail polish, designed specifically for strengthening the nails. Although this nail polish with a pedicure can visually look the same as any other topcoat element, the base lacquer has a unique chemical composition for smooth manicure or a pedicure. The application of the base layer will prevent the peeling of the main nail polish with pedicure.

Applying the main lacquer directly on the nails can lead to its chips and ugly appearance. Base varnish polishes the surface of the nails, it uses specialized tools that are good for other ingredients of the main varnish. As a result of evaporation of solvents during the application of varnish in pedicure, the remaining ingredients fit well on the nail.

Properties

Ingredients of coloring varnish with pedicure quickly penetrate into the base layer and hold better. Natural fibers of cellulose in the base lacquer can help it to get a good hold on the nail bed, smooth out with tiny slits and irregularities. In addition, the top layer of cellulose fibers is susceptible to the color of the base lacquer, providing a priming of the nails.

The nail bed on the toes is subjected to many movements during the working day. Especially if a person is in shoes. The base layer in pedicure adds plasticizers, which provide nail protection. Changes in temperature and motion require applying the required base layer to ensure good protection against chipped lacquer.

Features

Colored varnishes have different ingredients, based on the need for a choice of pigment. Each pigment has its own unique chemical composition, which requires different combinations of the mixture for plasticizers, cellulose and solvent. These varnishes are designed to focus on chemical harmony and enhance the functionality of the lacquer, rather than the aesthetics of staining.

The use of base lacquer in pedicure does not guarantee that nails are insured against damage by chemicals that can be in colored varnish. The main function of the lacquer base in pedicure is to cover and protect the nails from cleavage, but it does not prevent allergic reactions and irritations from poor-quality colored varnish. Colored varnish usually has strong chemical bases, which can irritate the sensitive nail bed and the cuticle tissue with pedicure.

The best shades of nail polish

Thousands of shades of nail polish are available when we choose its color. It should best match your skin tone and style with pedicure. This may not be as easy as it might seem at first sight. Most people are drawn to varnish colors that look good on them. But what does the lacquer for the pedicure have to do with the shade of the skin? But you will not use a varnish for a pedicure and a varnish for manicure of different shades. They should be the same, in the same style. Therefore, the varnish for manicure and pedicure is selected under the shade of the skin of the face.

If you have a warm skin tone, you will probably choose an orange-tinted nail polish. Cold skin tones are less common, but if you have exactly this skin color, blue nail polish will be the most attractive. There are also average values of varnish colors that have an equal balance of warm and cold shades, they are suitable for people with any skin tone.

The best shades of winter pedicure

While in the summer months, varnishes usually require light fruit shades or beach inspired tones, in winter - an ideal season for dark or more metallic varnish colors. Choosing the best winter shades of nail polish for pedicure depends on a number of different factors, including personal preferences, from your skin tone, as well as your wardrobe. The color of the winter varnish also depends on whether you decide to follow the fashion trends of the season or establish your own style.

If you want to be aware of the fashion trends of pedicure, keep in mind that they change every year, popular last year in winter, nail polish may not be as popular this year.

There are many ways to keep abreast of new products, including reading magazines, watching news about the stars, to see what the most popular stars wear and what shades of varnish they prefer, and finally, you can ask the master's opinion in the beauty salon. If fashion trends are not important to you, varnish options for pedicure can be much more.

Red

Red classic winter varnish rarely goes out of fashion. There are many different shades of red, and how to find the right shade depends on your skin. If you are a woman with fair skin, with pedicure adhere to shades that have pink tones, like the color of a very ripe strawberry. The shades of red with orange, like rust color, look better on brunettes with dark skin.

Dark

The very dark, almost black color of the varnish may seem out of place in the conditions of the scorching sun in the summer, but it is much more acceptable in winter. Virtually any skin tone can be combined with dark varnish colors, but keep in mind that they tend to make the pale skin even paler. These shades are best suited for visiting parties in the evening, but they are not suitable for use in a professional environment.

Metallic

Metallic colors, such as silver and gold, are popular in winter for the holiday, especially when combined with a black dress. When choosing a varnish of metallic color, keep in mind that the accessories should not conflict with the color of the varnish. For example, if you wear gold or gold jewelry, a golden nail polish may be the best solution. If you mix silver and gold, the same varnish color is usually good for your nails.

Change the color of the varnish with a pedicure is very simple, experiment with the numerous different shades of winter nail polish until you find one that best matches your personality and preferences.

Pros and cons of dark nail polish

Dark nail polish can be an outrageous statement of fashion trends. Usually it looks cool on short nails. It is important to note, this type of nail polish may be unacceptable in some situations. For example, in a business setting.

This type of varnish suffered ups and downs in the fashion world. As a rule, dark nail polish is now considered acceptable, even fashionable. Regardless of style, most women can look good when choosing dark nails. Although black nail polish is often chosen for Halloween or Goth-style, it is important to keep the nails of the desired length and shape, so as not to look like a night ghost.

Girls with short nails usually look better when choosing a dark nail polish. Some experts believe that the fashion for dark varnish on long nails looks a bit strange. In addition, many experts recommend applying a dark varnish on the nails of a slightly rounded shape.

Frosted nail polish

Matt nail polish is a type of non-glossy varnish. Most nail varnishes have a shiny base, but matt nail polish, as a rule, makes the nails very flat and flat. A matte varnish can be chosen of any colors, but the most popular shades are usually dark. Although women generally do not like matte varnishes, they use dark shades of matte to look fashionable.

Matt nail polish with pedicure is not a new invention in the field of nail care. But he still remains at the height of fashion, especially business.

Features

The drying time for each varnish with a matte shade is very different. This means that applying a quick-drying matte layer, provided the base layer slowly dries, can prevent varnish from peeling.

The purpose of the base layer is to protect and strengthen natural nails with pedicure. The purpose of the matte varnish is to be well fixed on the base layer. A distinctive feature of matte coatings is the absolute absence of a characteristic lacquer gloss. As a rule, matte varnishes for pedicure and manicure differ very fast drying time. Matte varnishes, as a rule, are applied in one layer.

Brilliant nails help to look more feminine, so women who cover their nails with brilliant lacquer, usually use it more for parties. Matte varnish has a more delicate and professional look than a shiny one, it is used for business dinners, work in the office, business meetings.

Semi-mat nail polish for pedicure is also a good alternative for those who want to try a matt trend. This lacquer lasts longer on the nails than the shiny one.

What is a matte varnish for a pedicure?

Nail polish of matte color has ingredients that reflect or absorb light. For example, a glossy varnish with a pedicure reflects light and gives the nail surface a glossy and shiny appearance. On the contrary, matte finish with pedicure makes the nail visually more flat.

Matte nail polish on top of the base is used to seal and protect the nails and prevent sloppy manicure. Matte varnish provides sealing and protection, but in the case when a woman has shoes with open toes. But the matte trend is considered somewhat more fashionable than the shiny one.

The advantage of matte varnish in pedicure is that it can be used to smooth the surface of nails of any type. When the matte varnish is applied over the glossy varnish, the result becomes something between a satin, matte shade, depending on the quality of the substrate and the top layer.

Matte varnishes with pedicure sometimes tend to be dense in appearance. The use of matte varnish - you can use it to create artistic nails, which alternate matte and glossy finish. For example, a modern French manicure can be applied through a matt nail coating in any combination of colors. Applying different varnishes in several layers can open up endless creative possibilities for different styles of pedicure. If you have artificial nails made of acrylic or gel, be sure that you can use a matte varnish to cover them, and it will look beautiful.

Cracked Nail Polish

This is the type of lacquer that helps with pedicure to obtain a stunning artistic effect from the application. It destroys the surface of the previous varnish, and these patterns produce a magnificent effect. Unlike conventional varnishes, cracking nail polish has a formula that destroys a layer of other varnish to cracks in pedicure.

Many cosmetic brands have many versions of the structures of cracking varnish for nails of a wide variety of colors. Most nail varnishes are very similar to the usual varnish in its liquid form. A special formula for cracking makes this nail polish compatible not with all varnishes. Therefore, when it dries, the effect can turn out as if your fingernails were scratched. Through these cracks, a base layer of lacquer is visible.

Features

The use of cracking nail polish for pedicure - it's pretty simple, especially considering how beautiful the manicure and the pedicure can be as a result. First, conventional, non-cracking varnishes should be applied to clean, neat nails. Any length of the nail is acceptable for this process. It is recommended that the base color contrast significantly with the color of the cracking nail polish, as this will make the cracks more noticeable. More subtle effects, however, can be achieved by repeating the base color, similar or adjacent to the color of the cracked varnish.

The best way to apply a cracked varnish in pedicure is to apply it in one thin layer. It is important to apply a good protective top layer over the cracking nail polish as soon as it dries. The varnish can fall off if not properly secured, which will eventually make the nails sloppy.

Among the many cosmetic brands that produce cracked varnishes, it is difficult to choose a favorite. But you must remember that the texture of the base layer of the varnish usually does not affect the cracking varnish. This means that both matte varnish, and lacquer metallic, and lacquer gloss are all acceptable options for using them for cracking varnish.

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