What is lacquer for nails?

Are you tired of chipping and peeling nail polish? Fear not, my friends! The answer to your problems is lacquer for nails.

What exactly is lacquer, you ask? Well, let me give you a brief lesson on what it is and how it’s different from regular ol’ polish.

The Lowdown on Lacquer

Lacquer is a type of nail product that creates a solid coating over the top of your nails. It’s thicker than regular nail polish and has a shiny finish that lasts longer without chipping or succumbing to scratches. It won’t peel off easily, either – which means no more annoyance when brushing the hair out of your face!

The main ingredient in most lacquers these days is nitrocellulose mixed with solvents, pigments (color), plasticizers (for flexibility), and sparkles (for some extra oomph).

Fun fact – ancient Egyptians also used lacquers made with gum Arabic resin mixed with egg whites as paint because they believed those colors aligned their spirits with powerful deities.

Back to our main topic… Regular polishes dry by solvent evaporation whereas lacquers dry after solvents evaporate AND create chemical bonds between each other. That ‘connection’ produces an astonishingly hard film over your bare nails once dried.

How To Apply Nail Lacquer

To get the best results from this fantastic finishing coat for any color choice under sun (expect neon brights), here are few steps to follow:

  1. First up: Remove any old layers of nail varnish or debris from nails; then file them into shape.
  2. Next: Prep the surface by buffing & cleaning natural oils off areas where we want our loved formula applied only!
  3. Now shake bottle gently if labeled as “shake well.”
  4. Then grab your applicator brush and swipe away – you may opt for two or three thin layers of lacquer for maximum durability.
  5. Finish by waiting at least 30 seconds to let the coat dry fully (and voila, lovely nails made easy!).

Types of Lacquers

Lacquers are generally categorized into 4 types:

Clear Lacquers

This type is quite obvious as it implies there’s no color pigment mixed in the solution, so you get that incredibly glossy coating alone!

Tinted Lacquers

A tinted lacquer refers to any hue modified with white enough to result in light opaque colors.

Metallic Shades

Metallic shades sparkle better than any other finish types; therefore they’re ideal when someone needs some subtle pop without adding heavily pigmented hues for a bold contrast against an outfit or occasion.

Glitters & Holographic Finishes

Are you ready?? ‘Cause here comes our favorite part- GLITTERS! Glitter addicts, please don’t hold yourself back just because they might seem girly — glitter nail polishes work well regardless of what kind gender identity belongs under your belt. The rainbow glints draw everyone’s eyes on them wherever we go!

Whereas holographic finishes mimic auroras borealis (a.k.a Northern Lights) right atop our fingertips! You can transport yourselves into those cosmic moments wherever sunlight strikes those cute fingerprints.

Benefits Of Using Nail Lacquer

Apart from its aesthetic effects, nail lacquer has great health benefits too – who said fashion couldn’t be healthy? 😉

  1. Protection For Nails: Just like choosing tougher haircare products can help protect hair more thoroughly…choosing a lacquer product provides additional reinforcement helping keep nails healthier despite frequent wear/tear situations (yes keeping hands conditioned are necessary even if you wear gloves).

  2. No bubbling worries: One common issue with regular nail polish is bubbling, sometimes arising due to inconsistent application – instead you get vivid surfaces.

  3. Long-Lasting Shine & Durability: Matte can be stunning, don’t get us wrong — however; a lacquer’s long-lasting shine that sticks around almost forever (without chipping after only few touches) not only adds great value to your routine but saves time when running late!

  4. Easy To Apply: You’ll find it takes less effort and precision than traditional polishes are needed as well! Say hello to easy swipe gestures.

Quickview Table

Just in case you missed any key points or benefits of nail lacquers we’ve added this quick overview table below for your convenience:

Benefits Types How To Apply
Protection For Nails Clear Lacquers Remove old nails varnish/debris
No Bubbling concerns File nails into shape.
Long-Lasting Shine & Durability Tinted Lacquers Buff / Clean oil off surface

Don’t forget to experiment with exciting colors – there’s always a shade for everyone!

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