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Hybrid polishes are a veritable revolution in nail painting. Year after year, more and more women are abandoning classic polishes in favor of hybrids. Hybrid lacquers today reign not only in beauty salons, but also at home. And no wonder, because hybrid manicure has a number of advantages!
Hybrid varnish vs. classic varnish - the most important differences
Using classic varnish allows you to quickly change nail colors and remove the previous color with an ordinary remover. For such a manicure you do not need UV lamps, special files or other accessories. However, this is where the advantages of classic polishes end. So what makes this hybrid manicure so popular? Among its advantages are the following facts.
Hybrid manicure is very durable. If done properly, it can be worn until the regrowth no longer looks aesthetically pleasing. According to most beauticians, the maximum time to wear hybrids is 2-3 weeks. Then you can forget about chipping or cracking varnish.
Hybrid manicure, admittedly, takes a little more time, but it lasts much longer. An experienced beautician will perform hybrids in 30-50 minutes.
Wearing hybrids allows you to strengthen your nails. A classic hybrid manicure is performed by applying a base coat, two or three coats of polish and a top coat to the nail plates. If you want to grow your nails and at the same time protect your nail plates from mechanical damage, this is an excellent method.
Hybrid manicure requires the use of special accessories, such as a UV lamp of sufficient power or a milling machine (if you decide to put hybrid polish on nails extended by the gel method). However, such expenses are not large and will definitely pay off over the years to come.
The use of pollen, crystals or many other decorations blended or rubbed into the hybrid varnish allows you to create a unique manicure. Such an effect would not be possible when using classic varnish.
Thanks to hybrid nail polish, hands always look elegant. We do not always have time to refresh the manicure, and with hybrids it is not necessary for at least a dozen days.
Hybrid varnish - which one to choose?
Since the popularity of hybrid varnish has increased, a lot of brands have appeared in drugstores and beauty stores providing a wide range of products. Which one will be the most suitable, taking into account the fact that they differ in many properties? Before you decide to choose a particular company's hybrids, consider a few important points.
Color range
The cross-section of colors of hybrid nail polishes is huge - from the brightest shades of white through all the popular colors of the color palette to saturated blacks. You can choose from classic monochromatic polishes, but also those that guarantee high gloss, have glitter particles, are matte or even... holographic. If you rely on nude or pastel colors on a daily basis, and these are the colors you like on your nails, check whether the brand of your choice has a sufficiently wide range of these shades. Classic reds, polishes with lots of particles, or maybe neon colors? The rule of thumb when choosing your dream product should be similar.
Size and price
The second criterion for selection should be the size of the varnish bottle, which is given in milliliters, and its price. Think about how much money you can spend on one polish, which will last for at least a dozen uses and guarantee flawless looking nails for a long time. Rather, you should avoid buying completely unknown and cheapest brands - the varnishes they offer may not be safe or have low durability. Classically, the bottles are 9 ml, but if you want to test the color first, look for polishes in a smaller capacity, for example, 5 ml.
Reviews: UV nail polishes
The last criterion worth considering when buying hybrid nail polishes is reviews, which you can easily find on beauty blogs, cosmetic profiles on Instagram, thematic portals or even Facebook groups for manicure lovers. If more than a dozen people indicate that the polishes cure poorly or chip quickly - you'd better consider choosing others. It would also be a good idea to visit the manufacturer's website and read reviews from the store's customers.