Sorti applies on the nail After the enameltraditional and semi -permanent, To fix the color and give shinyA: «The Top coats nail polish is a key element of the manicurebecause it protects the enamel from shocks and the risk of chipping. This type of product must be used with due attention », he explains Rosanna DambraSkin Coach Image Skincare. Here is everything you need to know about the top coaqua enamel explained by the expert.
Top coats enamel: what it is (and how many exist)
The transparent product called Top Coqua Nail polish has a precise function. “It’s a protective coating that seals the lacquer of the enamel And keeps it intact and integrates for a long time, up to 3-4 days. It also prevents the nuance from off by prolonging its intensity, “says the expert.
The top coat can Having different finishes: very shiny, mat or with crystalline gel effect. «It is also important to remember that traditional formulations they should never be used directly on the naked nail: The risk is to affect its integrity by damaging it ».
Others, are formulated To be used both as a base and as a sealant. «In these cases the product is harmless to the nail, and among the ingredients of the product they are also included inNourishing and renovating people who take care of it ».
In addition, the top coat exists Both for traditional nail polish and for semi -permanent nail polish. «They have the same purpose, but each of these versions requires Specific application methodsto be performed carefully to get the desired result », explains the expert.
Top coat for traditional nail polish: how to apply on nails
«After applying base and nail polish on the nail, before applying this finishing product It is essential to wait for the color to be perfectly dry», The expert suggests. «The sealant must be spread lightly, covering the whole nail carefully, and avoiding excessive pressure that could move the color below. At the end of the work, he lets himself be completely dry ».
Some top coats enamel dry from 10 to 15 minutes, others take more time, For this reason, before starting, it is necessary to read the instructions on the correct use shown on the package. “It is possible also reapply it on alternate days To maintain the result shiny or opaque, and increase its resistance to mouth “.
The top coat on the semi -permanent nail polish
The top coat version intended for semi -permanent manicure is always transparent. “It is a product which polymerizes, therefore it hardens, when it is exposed to the light of the LED or UV lamp. Also in this case, the top coa vessel serves to seal the nuance, protect it and guarantee shine, or an opaque effect, prolonging it Duration up to 2-3 weeks. In addition, it prevents the yellowing or discoloring of light colors and french manicure, “explains the expert.
In addition to traditional versions, there are also top coat semi -permanent nail polish no-wipe. «These specialties avoid the dispersion of the product, that is to say that they do not leave the sticky layer (called Sticky Layer) at the end of the drafting, speeding up the realization. Otherwise, in traditional versions, require the passage with the Cleaner As a final phase to make the surface of the colored nail smooth and without imperfections », concludes Rosanna Dambra. And the manicure remains brilliant, longer.