A fresh manicure and a gorgeous shade of polish is a sure way to feel put together and fashionable. In the cosmos of cosmetics, nail care is swirling in choices and looks. Whether you choose to wear short or longer nails lengths, polish is the crowning touch to any manicure.
Women may have been painting their fingernails for centuries. It is said that even Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, colored her nails probably with the juice from the henna plant. This application would give a rusty-red color to nails and skin and is still used today to adorn in ceremonies and exotic fashion looks. Other substances to include egg whites to beeswax, and even botanicals were used to color nails!
Women today are inundated with nail polish choices such as lacquer, gel, dip powders, mineral fusion, formaldehyde-free, and organic products. Deciding the composition is perhaps the first choice to make when choosing a nail product. The second step, which is the fun and yes, overwhelming part of choosing is the color shade and finish!
Shades of polish names are as plentiful and fun as flowers in the garden. Brands such as OPI, Revlon, L’Oreal, Sally Hansen, and a multitude of new cosmetic companies, even keep us entertained with seasonal groupings or sets of polish colors. The consumer can choose between nail creme, lacquer, gloss, metallics, chrome, pearl, glitter, and matte and more! The price for a great look can range anywhere from a single dollar to $25 plus! Usually, you get what you pay for. Using base coat, nails preps, and topcoats, and even finishing sprays, will sometimes help duration of a manicure. Still, natural nails and long wear polish relationships have a history of not lasting more than a few days.
Like our cabinets and yours, there are probably hundreds of dollars of cosmetics that were purchased but not the right formula, shade, or quality…and there they sit until you finally toss them out years later.
At Everyday Resolutions, we’ve done some research for you!
The highlight brand we have found to be high-quality and affordable is SHANY Cosmopolitan Nail Collection. This collection of 24 full size 24 x 0.5 fl. oz. bottles are simply gorgeous! With a range from semi-glossy to shimmery and even some glitters, these nail lacquers score high in the qualities such as easy coverage, a semi-quick dry formulation, bubble-free, chip-resistant, no cracking, and longtime wear. The lacquer is highly pigmented for medium to full coverage. They can be just as wearable with one coat, two or three. We also like the fact that they are Sulfate Free, Paraban Free, Silicon Free, and minimal other ingredients.
The set arrives from Amazon in an attractive clear display tray which holds 16 gorgeous color polishes, 5 Glitter polishes, and 3 Metallic polishes. With shade names like Paella, Taco, Pho, Sushi, Shish Kebab…and fun goes on! In everyday language, the colors range from reds, oranges, pinks, blues, greens, white, grey, and silver and gold.
At a price point of just under $40.00, these polishes are FABULOUS!
They would also make a terrifically fun gift to someone who loves having pretty and fun nails!
