Many have been curious whether or not it’s possible to get their nails to be “whiter.” For the latest nail trends, you’ll want to check out our sister site, Nails Journal. Below, there’s plenty to learn from artists’ explanations.
Wait: what’s a “white nail”?
As you can see, most nail polish brands aren’t interested in selling a color-changing shade. Any nail polish that stays true to the color of your nail will only leave a base coat on, in addition to the top coat. A white nail is when nail polish does not stay true to the tone it is meant to follow. That said, many black and white colors do indeed have a base coat, and then add on a top coat to lock in the color. Because most polish brands aren’t interested in brown, green, and pale, white is still the only option. It’s not very fashionable, but it’s technically true. (And it was your first name, remember?)
Why do guys think they can’t tell a woman’s nail color from the tip of her toes?
See above! But to answer your question, one reason why guys can’t tell the difference is because the nail polish is quite light!
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By obtaining bare nails with tips slightly visible, you can remove the first coat of black polish completely and fill in with any of the darker shades of polish. Since some colors require one coat, you’ll want to keep a tipless polish at hand, so you can easily swap and make the change if you need to.
What’s a primer to help your color last longer?
Nail polish is chemically applied and applied, meaning your fingers don’t have much that’s influencing your color. So if you want to pump up the color to last longer, you’ll need some prep. There are a few places to start:
When you apply your polish, first prep with an oil, either coconut oil or vegetable oil. It neutralizes the base of your nail, and feels amazing on the entire nail. It also adds some shine and complements black nail polish.
Next, use acetone base coat to finish the polish and the color on the nail. Not only will the light base coat make the color brighter, but it will also help prevent color transfer.
Lastly, there’s a secret formula found on some nails. Use a regular Q-tip to put a few drops of color on the tip of your nail when placing your base coat on top.
How to remove your black polish off, but not yellow?
Finally, you will want to use your dirty fingers to rub off all the leftover polish from all that black. Don’t use a Q-tip. Also don’t use a nail file! It’s actually the wrong tool to use. You want to use your polished fingers, but only to pull the base coat off. This way the polish leaves fewer spots to smear the color.
Why do women wax their nails?
Fittingly, for women who like the idea of a bare-nail look, waxing tends to work. As you can see, if you’re really just trying to get rid of yellow polish, it’s probably not the best idea. However, if you’re either waxing to tint or waxing to remove, always make sure to reapply polish to prevent further exposure.
How to remove your pinky toe polish?
You need to remove some polish first before you get to the pinkie/heel/etc. Besides removing a heavy base coat, you also need to remove the top coat first, a much easier job in most cases. Follow with some clear, non-drying, nail polish remover and then acrylic nail polish remover, if you’re not wanting to utilize gel-effect contact solution. This way you can re-apply all of your polish, smooth down the surfaces with nails and finish with a base coat, as you would for any other nail polish.
What will happen to your whites?
When you remove color, the pigments, the bracts, work with the white surrounding it to permanently change the hue. The greater the amount of pigments, the deeper the shade, and the sharper the color. It’s a quick process that won’t leave any marks, but it does have that effect.
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