Nail Products To Try Out This Summer

By Janey Dike on June 29, 2014

Looking to switch up your nail care and coverage routines? All of the extra time spent outside in the summer may require you to pay extra special attention to the health and upkeep of your nails. Since you also tend to have a little more down time and room for relaxation in your schedule when the weather gets warm, it’s the perfect time to try out new designs and polishes for a manicure.

With tips, tutorials and a bit of patience, you can try out new nail products and test a handful of creative designs. There’s more to nail products than just basic colored polish; application of color and designs can be carried out with gels, pens and press-on mediums as well.

In addition, you can browse the shelves for all kinds of healing and strengthening goods to support the health of your nails. This summer, don’t put up with cracked nails, chipped polish, or the same boring manicure that you always choose. Try out these nail products and turn your fingers into a new favorite accessory.

The Speckled Effect: Pinterest users everywhere have seen hundreds of pictures featuring innovative nail polish designs that are usually much harder to replicate than you would think.

The product Polka White by Jin Soon offers a solution for the popular speckled effect. No need to buy any brushes or learn any techniques other than how to use a basic nail polish brush and bottle. Polka White is a glossy lacquer that contains polka dot specks in various sizes. When applied as a top coat to a dried, solid layer of color, the dots create a clean and speckled look. The design is mess-free and will allow your nails to have a uniform look.

For best results, use a bright or bold color to contrast with the specks.

image via vampyvarnish.com

The Natural Glow: For the person that likes to keep things simple and classy, there is a way to enhance the look of natural nails. Dior “Nail Glow” Nail Enhancer provides a way to give bare nails a boost by making the pinks even more pink and the white tips even more white.

The polish comes in one translucent shade and adds shine and glow. According to Nordstrom, “Nail Glow” was the winner of the Cosmetic Executive Women Insiders’ Choice Beauty Award for Best Nail Product this year.

image via macaronsandmischief.com

For the Designer in All of Us: Have an artistic streak and need an outlet for your creativity? Consider your nails your latest blank canvas with Model’s Own WAH Nails nail art pens.

The nail pen is available in almost a dozen colors, including lilac, black and silver. It also offers two different ways to apply color. A very thin nib is available for users to make tiny, complex designs while a long and thin brush provides opportunity for strokes of color and whimsy art.

With the nail art pens, you can create anything from specific shapes and scenes to abstract lines and patterns. They provide a chance to turn your nails into a unique reflection of your artistic skills. The best part is that you’ll get to carry your masterpieces around with you on the tips of your fingers for all to see.

To Strengthen Nails: Most people have experienced cracks, snags and chips in their nails. Some people have to deal with weak and broken nails more than others.

Essie offers a solution with “Grow Stronger,” a base coat that enhances nail strength and force. The product advertises its ability to add durability to nails and provide protection against breakage and chipping.

Another nail strengthening product by Essie called “Millionails” contains amino acids, iron and kelvar. The ingredients work to create noticeably stronger nails and to resist nail splitting and peeling.

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The At-Home Gel Manicure: Getting a gel manicure done by a professional at a nail salon can be very expensive. But Sally Hansen introduced a product that allows you to accomplish the task in the comfort of your own home for a money-savvy manicure.

The Insta-Gel Salon Kit comes with everything you would need at a local salon: gel polish strips, gel top coat, a mini LED lamp and all of the pads, sticks, files and buffers needed to complete the look.

Just apply the gel polish strips to your nails, file them to the desired shape, place nails under the LED lamp and then complete with a fresh gel top coat. The finished product could last up to two weeks without chips and wear.

image via nymag.com

Nail Strips with Flair: Let’s face it, not everyone has the steady hand and keen eye needed to create beautiful nail art. If this sounds like you, or if you want a more intricate design, consider trying some of Essie’s Sleek Stick Nail Appliques. No brushes or polish are needed to create the look (unless you finish with a top coat).

Simply place the strips on your nail and peel away the film on the applique. Press on the nail and file off the excess strip. The nail strips come in a variety of designs consisting of intricate patterns and textures. Try leopard print, cursive prints, lace and snakeskin designs. The strips last up to ten days and are sure to draw attention.

image via meganjoy.ca

Matte Nails: One of the newest nail trends is the matte finish. With OPI Matte Top Coat, once shiny nails will be given a new layer that creates a textured, smooth look. Though it dulls the shine of the nail, it doesn’t dull the elegance or style. It can be used on top of any nail color or design.

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