Nail polish is a colorful way to express your style, add that finishing touch to an outfit, and let your personality shine. Here are a few of the most popular types of nail polish you’ll find from indie nail polish brands on Etsy. Traditional polish: This is the typical at-home nail polish that air dries and creates a thin layer of color over your nails. Gel polish: Gel polish hardens when cured under a UV light for a longer lasting manicure. Acrylic nail polish: Acrylic nail polish is a combination of liquid and powder that hardens and can be filed into various shapes. Dip powder: Dip powder nail polish is applied over a base coat and covered with a top coat for a long-lasting finish. Non-toxic nail polish: Non-toxic nail polish is also known as 3-free, 5-free, 7-free, and 10-free, depending on whether it is free from certain potentially harmful chemicals. It is also sometimes referred to as natural nail polish—particularly if it uses a water-based formula and natural dyes and mica powders. Some indie brands even make natural gel nail polish . Polygel: Polygel combines acrylic and gel polishes for a professional-looking finish. Strips and sheets: Nail polish strips are stickers made of gel nail polish that press onto your nail and cure with a UV light for a quick manicure.

Each type of nail polish has many finishes that can enhance your manicure or pedicure. Here are some popular nail polish finishes. Glossy: Adding a glossy top coat to nail polish gives them a shiny, polished look. Matte: Matte polish dries in a flat finish, creating an ultra-smooth velvety surface. Glitter: Glitter nail polish has shimmering flecks mixed in, creating a sparkling effect. Holographic: Holographic nail polish includes glitter that shifts through the colors of the rainbow when hit by light at varying angles. Pearl: Pearl polish provides an iridescent shimmer. Color-changing: Also known as thermal, solar, or solar-thermal polish, color-changing nail polish changes hues in various lighting or in reaction to temperature shifts. Glow-in-the-dark: Great for costumes, parties, and festivals, glow-in-the-dark nail polish provides a soft glow in dark spaces. Crackle: Crackle polish shrinks as it dries, creating a craggy surface. Crackle nail polish makes an eye-catching top layer over solid polish, revealing the bottom coat through the cracks.

How to paint your nails like a pro

You can easily create your own stunning mani or pedi. Follow these simple tips to get professional results at home. Prep: Get your nails ready for applying polish. Cuticle oil , trimmers , and files keep your nail beds looking tidy. When you’re ready to apply, use a base coat nail polish to help protect nails from staining and for a smooth application of polish. Use the right tools: The right tools make a home manicure or pedicure easier. Use stencils , nail brushes , and peel-off liquid latex for clean lines. Mini UV lamps help long-lasting gel nails cure. Steady your hand: As you use your favorite polish, wipe one side of the brush on the rim before applying, to avoid flooding your cuticles with too much polish. Rest both hands on a surface like a table while you paint for better control. If needed, use a cotton swab or clean-up brush dipped in a little bit of acetone to clean up the edges. Add a fast-drying top coat to help protect your manicure longer and add extra shine. Practice: Practice makes perfect. Test new designs and techniques on friends, family, and your own nails.

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