What it is
Unusual types of varnish are especially in demand now, when many people want to stand out from the crowd. Everything is important here: how it looks on the fingers, what effect it creates, whether it fits well on the nail plate. The gel polish system became widespread, then matte textures came into fashion, and in recent months there has been a real boom in mirror polish. More and more women's hands are being decorated with metallic manicures.
This nail design looks quite attractive and attracts the attention of all men and girls. It is ideal not only for an evening celebration, but also for simple walks around the city. Metallic manicure goes perfectly with denim, black trousers and even flowy dresses in powdery shades.
Features of mirror varnish
Mirror nail polish has its own characteristics and is significantly different from other methods that help create a monochrome surface. The varnish has its own characteristic appearance, by which it can always be recognized among others. It creates a special metallic effect on the nails.
Expensive brands of varnish are similar to a special film that perfectly reflects the surface, as if it were a miniature mirror. The varnish is applied in the same way as regular varnish. But when it hardens, it becomes like metal or a colored mirror. It has a huge number of options and textures and can be:
- glossy;
- matte;
- with tints and shimmer;
- chameleon;
- close to a metallic shine.
How to apply mirror nail polish? It's quite simple. The principle is exactly the same as with other coatings. You need to carefully run your original brush along the middle of the nail plate, and then make two more strokes on the sides. If desired, you can apply 1-2 layers for dense color.
Secrets of specialists
We have collected several life hacks for you that you can use when creating an original manicure:
- ordinary mirror varnishes only need a few minutes to dry completely, but gel varnishes need to be polymerized in a lamp;
- To make the surface of the mirror varnish more saturated, you should apply a black, white or colored base underneath it;
- A mirror manicure can be created not with varnish, but also with the help of special powder, casting foil or stickers;
- the most popular shades are gold and silver;
- You shouldn’t combine many metallic colors in one manicure, otherwise your nails will look vulgar.
Metallic gel polish on nails
Metallic polishes are becoming quite a popular solution for manicure among modern fashionistas. Reviews from regulars at nail salons are full of positive comments about this manicure. We must admit that this coating looks rich and elegant on the nails, and applying this color is quite simple.
Metallic gel polish on nails
Here's exactly how to apply metallic gel polish:
- The first step for the upcoming application is to disinfect the nail plates and thereby prepare them for the upcoming manicure.
- The second step is to apply the base coat. To fix it, you need to place your nails under the influence of a UV lamp for a certain number of seconds.
- As a third step, you need to apply the selected gel polish itself, that is, a color coating. We consolidate this step by placing the nail plates under the influence of an ultraviolet lamp to fix this layer.
- For long-term service of a freshly baked manicure, you need to fix the colored layer by applying a special topcoat, then use an ultraviolet lamp again. You don’t have to apply a top coat, but then the manicure won’t be as long-lasting.
- The final touch will be removing the sticky layer using a special liquid prepared in advance.
Metallic
Reviews from girls who prefer to do their own manicure are also positive, so metallic gel polishes are really worthy of attention. For home application, you can also watch master classes on the request “How to apply metallic gel polish.”
Mirror metallic
How to choose the right one
Nowadays, mirror nail polish can be found in many cosmetic stores. But if you were unable to find the desired shade, then it is recommended to order it online. Let's look at how to choose the right varnish with a mirror effect.
The best choice
A good quality mirror varnish must meet all the parameters that a good varnish has. It should create excellent coverage, protect nails from mechanical damage and last for several days. You should not buy cheap analogues of popular brands. Because they fail to fulfill their responsibilities. Quite often they spread on the nails, roll down or lie unevenly. And the wearing time is reduced to 1-2 days.
When choosing a varnish, pay attention to its composition. It should not contain components hazardous to health (formaldehyde, toluene and other toxins). Usually all these components are included in cheap analogues or fakes.
The varnish brush should always be level. Try to test it for hardness; it should not be too soft. Otherwise, the polish will not lie neatly on the nail plate. It itself should have a liquid and slightly viscous consistency, because the thick structure will not be able to spread evenly over the nail in a thin layer.
The best manufacturers
Now that we've learned how to choose the right mirror nail polish, we'll now look at the best brands to consider. Few manufacturers have added varnish with such an effect to their product range, but it can still be found on the nail art market.
Budget brands:
| Brand and manufacturer | average price | Characteristic |
| Sally Hansen (Chrome Nail line) | from 300 rubles | The ideal mirror polish with a chrome effect has a wide color palette and will suit absolutely all girls. |
| Brigitte Bottier | 220-250 rubles | The budget brand amazes with its shimmer and huge number of shades. The varnishes of this company have a wide rounded brush, with which it is easy to distribute the material over the entire surface of the nail. |
| El Corazone (Kaleidoscope line) | 150-200 rubles | The manufacturer presented a huge number of different colors to suit every taste. Gold and silver nail polish coexists with pink, raspberry, blue, green, cream and many others. The durable coating lasts well for 7-10 days. |
| China Blaze (Kchrome line) | 200-300 rubles | Mesmerizing chrome varnishes from China Blaze are very popular among nail artists and home users. |
| Aurelia Magnifique | 150-200 rubles | Unusual varnishes with a mirror effect are offered by the Aurelia Magnifique brand. They are easy to apply on nails. The unusual shimmer, which resembles a smooth mirror surface, will delight many girls. |
| Avon (Mirror Shine line) | 150-200 rubles | This budget brand will appeal to everyone who loves unusual nail designs. |
| Maybelline (Mirror Image line) | 200-300 rubles | Varnishes in the mid-price category have high performance and fit perfectly on the nails. |
| Essie (Mirror Metallic) | 300-400 rubles | The mirror collection from Essie is an ideal option for a celebration, any holiday or for a New Year's manicure. |
| O.P.I. | 300-500 rubles | The manufacturer is distinguished by high-quality varnishes that apply evenly to the nails and cover the nail with a dense and contrasting material from the first layer. |
| TNL | 300-500 rubles | Another representative of high-quality mirror gel nail polish, which in a matter of minutes can create an amazing and original surface. |
Luxury brands:
| Brand and manufacturer | average price | Characteristic |
| Chanel (Le Vernis line) | 1500-1700 rubles | Despite their price, Chanel creates beautiful polishes that fit perfectly on the nail, have a high-quality consistency and create a luxurious, shiny effect. |
| Layla (Mirror Effect Nail Polish line) | 600-800 rubles | A real mirror finish on your nails can be found from a polish manufacturer called Layla. |
| Zoya (Trixie polish) | 400-500 rubles | This is the best metallic silver finish you can find. |
Fashionable colors
Glossy and matte textures look simply excellent and make the owner of a chrome mirror effect varnish stand out from the rest. The most current and popular shades are:
- gold;
- silver;
- bronze;
- pink;
- blue;
- orange;
- yellow.
How to apply mirror gel polish
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Pay attention to a completely new modern material for coating the nail plate - mirror gel polish. Thanks to the application technique, you can get a stunning “mirror” effect on your nails. In our online store you can find a rich palette of mirror series for any occasion.
The original polish will look appropriate with both a classic outfit and an evening dress. Nails with a metallic effect are well suited for festive events, disco or vacation. A wide palette of colors allows you to choose a shade for every day. Let your manicure highlight your bright personality.
By purchasing mirror varnish, you become the owner of an original coating that will delight you for a long time with its incredible shine and shimmer.
How to apply mirror gel polish.
There is a small but significant difference in how to do a manicure with gel polish with a mirror effect. Let's look at the application technique step by step.
- We prepare the nail plate: polish it with buff, degrease, apply primer
- Cover the nail with Bluesky base coat and cure in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- We apply the base of the Bluesky Metallic MT00/02 series. It is a silver gel polish. Dry it in air for 2-3 minutes until it becomes mirror-like, then polymerize it in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- Apply Metallic series tint (M01-M12) to the base. This is a stained glass color that is used to cover the silver plating in a thin layer. The optimal drying time is 2 minutes. If necessary, repeat the procedure with tint
- We cover the nails with top coat. Dry in the lamp for 2 minutes and remove the sticky layer
Metallic gel polish for nails has a convenient 10ml bottle. Due to the application of thin layers, the varnish is consumed economically. Our online store has a huge selection of mirror varnish shades. You will definitely be able to buy what you need.
Advantages of metallic varnish.
The choice of coatings that last a long time must be approached with special attention. That’s why choose varnishes from world-famous brands Bluesky and TNL. Over many years of working with him, he has earned a good reputation and numerous positive reviews.
Mirror shellac is different in that:
- The varnish contains no toxins that can harm the nail plate.
- The material is easy to work with, quite liquid and does not have an unpleasant odor.
- Convenient semicircular brush that allows you to achieve perfect application under the cuticle
- No sediment
Mirror coating is available not only to nail industry professionals. Varnishes are very easy to use if you follow all the nuances of application correctly. You will get the perfect gloss in any case, and the Bluesky top, TNL will secure the work with additional shine and a “wet manicure” effect.
Use metallic varnish as an original finish, play with colors. You can make an unusual jacket or creative mirror patterns. This polish is a real find for lovers of something new and interesting.
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18.04.2016
Best ideas
Most often, mirror gel polish is used as an independent material for monochrome nail design. But sometimes it can also serve as an additional means for manicure. Let's look at the simplest ideas with varnish that has an iridescent metallic effect.
It's always a holiday
A plain finish with a mirror effect goes well with the following decorations:
- patterns and monograms;
- rhinestones in small quantities;
- kamifubuki;
- with Swarovski stones;
- French;
- Ruffian;
- geometric design;
- cat's eye.
Video instruction
How to make a manicure with mirror polish can be seen in the video below.
