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Best nail paints you must have for a salon like feel
Nail Paints add life not only to your hands but also to your beauty as well, enhancing the aesthetics of your outfit. Many times, ladies do not pay a lot of attention to their hands, especially nails, and this mistake kind of spoils the whole look. You must have heard ‘First impression is the last impression,’ so now imagine, you are ready from tip to toe but your nails are not well maintained, won’t it make you look sloppy?
It is quite common that whenever we are up to explaining something, unknowingly we tend to use our hands for better understanding and that is when the attention goes to your not so well painted nails. These small details add a lot of value to your image and make you look more professional and put together overall.
So just to save you from that Oops! We have brought to you some of the best nail paints that you must have for a salon like feel.
List of best nail paints for a salon like feel
1. Plum Colour Affair Nail Polish
Plum is already popular for its skin care products but its nail paints are the most underappreciated products out of all. With great color pay off, they are free from seven kinds of toxins such as camphor, toluene, and formaldehyde etc. The brand claims to be a chip-resistant nail paint that is enriched with the goodness of avocado oil and almond, which gives them a brownie point from our side.
Shade
It is the glossy gel type Rich Brew shade by Plum Color Affair.
Pros
- High gloss lacquer that retains shine for days
- Plump-finish and high colour pay-off
- Non-yellowing and non-staining formula
- 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free product
Cons
- Does not fall under the affordable range
- Not easily available at nearby stores
2. Lakme True wear Nail Colour
It is definitely one of the most popular items of the brand. Lakme offers a wide range of nail polishes but one of our favourites is this chip-resistant, glossy nail paint. It coats the nails with perfection, giving them an elegant and vibrant look. This shade especially goes with every Indian skin tone, best suitable for everyday or work wear. Even though it is affordable, the quality is quite good.
Shade
It is a gel-based nail paint with an opaque finish in N236 shade by Lakme True Color.
Pros
- It comes with colour-lock technology
- Provides a good colour pay off
- Comes at an affordable price
- Easily available both online and offline at drugstores
- It gives nails a silk sheen
- This enamel has a long lasting effect
- Comes from a recognised brand
Cons
- May not be as safe for children as for adults
3. Insight Toxic free long lasting nail polish
Insight offers a lipstick that is free from five toxic elements and this makes it popular among women. It is one of those brands that cares while you wear it. It comes with a special wide applicator that gives you effortless end-to-end coverage.
Shade
It is a textured finish type nail paint with colour code being DH-127=150
Pros
- Has a long-Wearing effect
- The product is cruelty-free
- It is richly-pigmented with excellent colour pay off
- Has a chip-Resistant and anti-fade technology
- Comes at an affordable price
Cons
- Needs to be applied only with a base coat
- May not be available at the nearby stores
4. Revlon Nail Enamel
The Revlon Nail Enamel is all you need if creating nail arts is your favourite time-pass. It gives a beautiful shine to your nails, making it look more attractive without trying much. This is best suitable for people who do not want to overdo anything, and love a simple yet put together look. It gives you smooth, flawless attention-grabbing nails, and is best suitable for work weeks.
Shade
It is a gel based Matte textured top coat transparent super lustrous nail paint
Pros
- Free from formaldehyde
- Offers superior shine
- No bubbles, streaks and brush marks
- Unique double barrel brush
- Comes from a recognised brand
- Comes at an affordable price
- Easily available at online platforms as well as nearby stores
Cons
- To be applied on top after 2-3 base coats
5. Lotus Makeup color Dew Nail Enamel
The Lotus Nail Enamel comes packed in a beautiful long bottle with a sleek elegant cap on top of it. Lotus Herbals has a segment with the name colour dew under Lotus Makeup specially for nail paints of different shades. It gives your nail a lustrous shine that makes you feel more confident.
Shade
It is a glossy finish type Rose Petal shade by Lotus Makeup
Pros
- Free from chemicals such as toluene, acetone and DBP
- Has a long-Lasting effect
- Comes with a chip-resistant technology
- Fancy packaging
- Reliable and trusted brand
- Easily available at online as well as offline stores
Cons
- Not so popular
6. Elle18 Nail Pops Nail Colour
This one is especially designed for the teenage girls who want a funky look that too in no time. Elle18 brings a range of quirky and bold shades of nail paint that dries very quickly. They are quite budget friendly so that even college students can afford it. It has all the shades that any teenage girl would love to apply.
Shade
It comes in glossy matte shade of Nail Pops in shade code 057
Pros
- It gives a bold colour to the nails
- Single stroke is enough
- Vibrant and funky shades
- Dries instantly
- Stays really long
- Popular brand
- Easily available at online and offline stores
Cons
- Less quantity available
7. DeBelle Gel Glitter Nail Polish
DeBelle is an expensive brand that offers not so budget friendly nail paints. It has only eight shades in this category and all of them are exclusively beautiful. Due to its high-cost it could not gain popularity. It is free from five toxic chemicals.
Shade
It is a sugar type finish gel-based nail paint in gold with silver shade that gives champagne tone
Pros
- It gives a sparkly manicure
- High-pigmentation formula
- Can be used in nail art
- Made in India
Cons
- Gets flaky after a few days
8. Faces Canada Splash Nail Enamel
Faces Canada comes with a wide range of nail paints that are free from toluene and formaldehyde. It is one of the glossy finish nail paints that lasts longer than many others in that category. It comes in a mini travel-friendly bottle.
Shade
It is a glossy Pink Punch 130 shade by Faces Canada
Pros
- Chip-resistant
- High-performing nail enamel
- Formulated with non-harmful plasticizers
- Safe for the nails
- Known brand
- It is not expensive
Cons
- May not easily available in the drugstores
9. Blue Heaven Hyper Gel Nail Paint
Blue Heaven presents one of the best quality nail paints that are affordable as well as they can be easily bought from the nearby drugstores. They are not only of superior quality, but they offer good quantity too. Offering 11ml nail polish in a beautiful bottle that comes in a comparatively affordable price is worth buying.
Shade
It is Cherry Red colour from the Hyper gel Nail paint segment by Blue Heaven.
Pros
- Premium gel-based nail paints
- Dries quickly
- Chip resistant
- Available in 48 different shades.
Cons
- Gets yellowish after some time
- Not very popular as a nail paint brand
10. Colorbar Nail Lacquer
The colorbar nail lacquer comes with the goodness of keratin and almond oil. It is free from camphor, phthalate, toluene, parabens, resin and Xylene that are the most toxic elements found in nail paints.
Shade
It is a shimmery finish type sheer grape juice shade by colorbar.
Pros
- Non-yellowing and chip-resistant
- Free from 7 toxic elements
- Dermatologically tested
- It comes with a wide applicator for easy application
Cons
- Somewhat expensive
Few tips to take care of your nail
Follow these important tips to take care of your nails and enhance their beauty and health:
Trim your nails regularly
Here the word “trim” is being used that means you should cut your nails only up to a particular length depending upon the type. Neither too much nor too less should be the length of the nails. If they are too long, they might get broken and result in painful experiences apart from being unhygienic. The nails should not be cut too deep as the skin gets damaged that way and can again lead to a painful experience.
Do not bite your nails
Biting your nails can make them brittle and will keep on breaking again and again. The nails start losing their gloss if they come in contact with your teeth and other sharp objects. Besides, nails come be home to many germs which may lead to various diseases.
Oiling the nails
Remember how our elders used to tell us to oil our nails? It is because, not only our hair, but also our nails need oiling as well. Regular cleaning and oiling gives you shiner and healthy nails. With rapid use of chemicals, nails may become dry and that’s when oil provides it with the required nourishment.
Don’t use nails as your personal tool
Do not try to open seals or cans with your nails, as it may lead to serious injuries that will keep you in pain for weeks. Apart from nails, it may damage your skin as well.
