Following the prohibition of certain semi-permanent nail polishes and the increasingly active search for natural and less aggressive formulas, many have laid aside lamp-drying to return to traditional manicure. This is a clear trend that defines the return to the essentials.
And indeed, at a moment when more natural routines and simple self-care rituals are preferred, there is a growing preference for a clean, healthy, and long-lasting manicure, which restores classic elegance without giving up durability. And these are the polishes that best meet that standard.
How to make your manicure last longer
But first, you should know what the favorite nail polishes on the market are offering; you should know that for a long-lasting result, proper application is essential. It is extremely important to prepare the nail well, apply the polish evenly, and use products that extend its wear. Here are some essential tricks:
– A good remover: the first step is to remove the previous polish properly and without leaving a single strand of color. It’s better to use acetone-free formulas that do not dry out the nails.
– 24 hours of rest: they are necessary for the nails to breathe and for the surface to prepare to achieve a longer-lasting manicure once we apply the color.
– Apply moisturizing oil: an hour before painting them, spread a moisturizing oil on the nails and let it fully absorb. If it has nourishing properties, even better.
– You need a ‘primer’: the base coat not only prevents yellowing, but also strengthens the nails and smooths the surface so that the polish glides on smoothly. But let it dry completely before applying the color.
– Don’t forget the top coat: it is the best guarantee of durability. And if, in addition to applying it after painting, you add another layer two days later, the color will stay flawless.
Favorite nail polishes for an at-home manicure
The Essie Gel Couture range nails the gel effect without the need for a UV lamp. Only two steps to achieve a gel-effect manicure that lasts up to 15 days without lamps. Gel Couture is formulated with flex – e gel break-resistance technology. A formula that, no matter how much you stretch it, won’t crack and that features a triple-gloss complex, which protects the nails while maximizing shine.
The Masglo Gel Evolution line (€15.40) offers a gel effect without a lamp. It is a professional, state-of-the-art three-step system, developed for ultra-fast drying, intense shine, and a lasting wear of up to 12 days.
In the French brand Vitry, the number 1 nail polish in France in pharmacies and para-pharmacies, you will find polishes that last a long time. They are shades with pure and luminous colors for extended wear and intense shine.
