The killer question: How to apply and remove glitter top coat?
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:38
Nail glitter remains as the key look for the holiday season but they are also difficult to maintain. Don’t worry though, we have just the right tips and tricks.
The festive season is nearing and makeup collections seem to be multiplying by the minute. At the forefront of it all are glitter top coats – looking very attractive in their bottles but are sometimes tricky to grasp. Fret not, as we have found the perfect way for you to tackle them and sparkle like stars, from head to toe – or nails.
Here’s some advice from Guerlain Institut’s Paris-based beauty expert.
How to apply glitter top coat?
Apply a transparent base coat to protect, smooth and possibly whiten the nails. 2 coats are needed to create a good base and for the sparkle to stand out.
Expert Tip: Focus on darker shades when you pick golden or silver sparkles. Make sure your base coat is perfectly dry before moving to the next step. The recommended waiting time is 20 minutes for the surface to completely dry. The layers underneath need about 1 hour and a half to solidify.
To apply the glitter top coat, the technique will depend on the look you choose. To follow the current trend, paint only one nail.
Put the glittery top coat as you would a classic nail polish, going from the base to the tip.
For a “meteorite” look, with a lot more glitter, you can take more of the sparkly elements on the brush and tap gently on your nail.
Avoid over layering the top coat as it will weaken the manicure and make it peel off faster.
It’s also useless to add a transparent top coat.
How to remove glitter top coat?
Take 10 cotton pads, soak them with nail polish remover and place them on your nails like bandages.
Keep them on for a minute to peel off the top coat. Push gently and swipe on the external part of the nail. Don’t forget to wash your hands carefully and to moisturize them.
You can also use some specific oil to nourish the cuticle and start over with a new manicure right away!
Thing to avoid:
Don’t scrub! Even if some nail polishes can be persistent, keep calm and don’t give in to scrubbing with a file or any other blunt tool. This would damage the keratin and weaken your nails.
Isabelle LAFOND
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