Mirror lacquer is a means that in a matter of minutes will give a dazzling shine to our marks. Its coating reflects the Sun is similar to the real mirror. Such a manicure is considered one of the most spectacular and original. We learn how to properly use a mirror varnish.
Features when choosing a mirror varnish
Three types of funds are available on sale:
- mirror lacquer;
- lac-gel with a mirror coating;
- mirror micro (shine).
When choosing a varnish it is worth considering a number of requirements:
- The lacquer brand must be known to you, you should not take the varnishes of dubious production.
- Carefully analyze the composition of the product, there should be no toxic substances in its content, which may cause serious harm to the body. Among them are harmful to formaldehyde, toluenes and dibutyl adhesives.
- Varnish must be liquid. If you see that the tool is very thick, it indicates its old age or improper storage. Opening the bottle, you can define a tissue consistency. Fast flowing substance speaks of sufficient freshness of varnish.
- Tassel should have rounded edges and even relief.
- Special emphasis on the structure of varnish, make sure that it is homogeneous and not lay.
- Do not forget to check the expiration date.
The procedure for using a mirror varnish
Mirror varnish requires more neat and clear manipulations than the usual, as it consists of microparticles reflecting the light. And they in turn should fall in a certain direction to obtain the desired mirror effect. At the same time, any inaccuracy or non-compliance of the rules will be noticeable on the nails as a defect.
The procedure for applying a mirror varnish is:
- First, clean your nails from the old varnish and cut pre-softened cuticles.
- Wash thoroughly and dry your hands.
- Pay attention to the nail surface - it should be smooth and without irregularities.
- Apply a transparent foundation on your nails and wait for its complete drying.
- Shake the bottle with a mirror varnish before applying.
- The first layer must not be dense, so, taking a little varnish on the brush, exactly the plates, making a small indentation from the cuticle.
- Take a second layer in three rapid movements. First, spend the brush in the middle of the nail, and after the left and right.
- Expect full harness of varnish.
- Apply from above, apply a colorless fixer, it will extend the perfect manicure state for several days. If you have a gel base, then you need to dry your nails under a special lamp after each layer.
Ideas for use of varnish with a mirror effect
Mirror varnish can be different shades. The most popular is the color of silver and gold. It would seem that such a bright manicure is already self-sufficient, but even it can be combined, while receiving interesting images:
- Several shades of a mirror varnish on one nail have an extraordinary look. To do this, spend each tone a small vertical line, while overlapping one layer on another. In the end, an interesting multi-colored shining coating will be released.
- The manicure will look originally, in which each nail has its own shade of a mirror varnish. Perhaps alternation with matte varnishes. Colors pick up to your taste.
- The drawing on top of the mirror manicure will become an excellent decoration. Pay special attention to the white pastel varnish, it is very convenient to apply thin openwork patterns. With such a combination of nails, it looks an order of magnitude elegant.
- Rhinestones or beads can be glued on top of the mirror coating. Then the manicure will not only shine, and also gain relief. At the same time, the nails will become much richer and more effectively.
Given the above, it can be noted that the mirror varnish is easy enough. It is only necessary to comply with small requirements and know the specifics of its use.