When it comes to must-have accessories for women, color changing nail polish makes the cut. Nail polishes are lacquers applied to the fingernails or toenails to protect the outer layer and at the same time, complement your wardrobe choices.
It is a polymer based organic solvent; a formulation deemed safe to enhance the look of your fingernails with bright colors. Common variants include multiple shades of red and black, which were also royal favorites back in the day since this particular accessory dates back to 3000BC with its origin from China.
This popular accessory has evolved from the two basic shades to the now more popular color changing nail polish. It changes according to your body temperature or the temperature outside affecting the chemical composition.
Your fashion choices will be affected by the type of nail polish that goes well from the five variants available in the market including a base coat, top coat, gel, matte finish, and shellac.
The base coat is not essentially the nail polish, but a foundation which will help bond the top coat to your fingernails, ensuring the color stays all day at the most.
The top coat consists of the main layer, which in case of a color changing nail polish will give a different type of finish each time the formula reacts to temperature changes.
A gel coat is more popular and preferred since it lasts longer than any normal top coat formula, even up to two weeks after application.
Compared to a regular top coat, a matte finish will deliberately provide a dull shine look which is suited for different kinds of outfits. Matte has gained even more popularity over the years due to fingernail art. The dry, dull shine provides a firm base for fingernail art, which is the latest craze in hip-hop and pop fashion culture.
Shellac is a variant which is mostly offered by nail salons. If you plan to get your nails done at popular salons, you can request for a shellac coat which is an improved version of the gel base without much difference in texture and finish.
Knowing about the different types of nail polish is one thing, but how to use them fashionably to accessorize with the right outfit is where your ingenuity lies.
Color changing nail polish is gaining popularity over the regular types which is why you don’t have to worry too much about the right shade and color anymore. However, even with color changing nail polish, the finish will depend on the type of nail polish.
Shimmer, micro-shimmer, micro glitter, glass flecked, crackled, magnetic, glitter, frost, luster, translucent, duochrome, matte, crème, iridescent and opalescent are the primary nail polish finishes.
Popular color changing nail polish brands and products used to get the desired finish include:
- Azure beauty gel color
- HNM thermal temperature gel
- FairlyGlo gel polish for nail art
- Gell II reaction polish
- BMC thermal color changing polish
- Mia Secret mood lacquer
- AIMEILI soak off gel polish
Since most of the color changing nail polish react to the ambient temperature and UV exposure, they are available in two to three shades for one application.
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