Independent expert, nail artist and blogger Irene @ iren.pro.nogti talked about her favorite trendy shades and explained what a long-lasting manicure should be.
Mystique
All the coatings that I will talk about are manufactured in Europe. And this is one of the main advantages: they are seriously different from budget varnishes that are made in China. Many of Russian and European companies have already stopped using toluene and formaldehyde.
For example, Mystique is being created in Russia. The company is just developing, the brand will soon have its own website, but for now, the shade options can be seen on Instagram. I myself already actively use them. Pet - shade pink 48.
Arnelle
Arnelle varnishes are created by the Russian master Svetlana Surkova. In the palette, I love the nude shades 044 and 100. I think that nude, as well as the vertical or horizontal gradient manicure that girls love, will be relevant for a very long time.
There is an opinion that gel polish spoils nails. This is not entirely true. An unskilled master can spoil the condition of the nails: he either incorrectly processes the nail plate, or incorrectly removes the gel polish. Most often, the nail plate is sawn through and the nails become weak after removing the varnish. Be sure to check with the master what additional manicure tools he uses (degreaser, sticky layer remover). Cheap and low-quality ones can dry out the plate and make the nail brittle.
Linto
Linto is a young brand. It appeared in 2016, but the guys can really be trusted. All varnishes are made in Latvia and Germany. At Linto, my favorite colors are numbered 017 and 007. Both are nude, highly pigmented and do not bleed under the cuticle during application.
Nano Professional
Another Russian company founded in 2006. My favorite in the palette is Pastel Violet 2091. Pantone announced Ultraviolet as the color of the year this year, so feel free to choose all purple shades.
I do not recommend walking with gel polish for more than two to three weeks. First, the nail grows back ugly. Secondly, its architecture is shifting, and there is a threat of a crack in the middle of the nail: there is no material near the cuticle, and the tip is heavy due to varnish. If the nail is properly prepared for applying gel polish: a manicure is done, the cuticle is pushed back, the pterygium is removed, the surface is buffed and degreased (with a special file - buff), a primer is applied, then when using a high-quality coating, the manicure will last two weeks. But you still need to be careful with the coating and not use your nails instead of the "opener".
Looknail
Glitter on nails is very relevant now. Choose them from Looknail. The brand has a whole collection - "Rebellious shine". In it, I love all colors without exception.
I also always recommend the Milk rose camouflage base to my clients for the perfect nude. She can cover her nails, overlap with a top and get a chic nude in a hurry.
