nail polish
Manicurist's colorful coating
Nail polish is a lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails for color and shine.
It comes in countless shades and finishes—glossy, matte, glittery, metallic.
The ritual of application includes base coat, color, and top coat, though many skip straight to color: She painted her nails while watching TV.
To polish one's nails is to apply it.
Glossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- enamelHard glossy coating
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- topcoatOutermost garment layer
coat · brush · applicator · bottle · drying · quick-dry · streaky · even
Dead skin at nail base
- fileStored collection of data
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- shapeExternal outline of something
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
remover · salon · spa · strengthener · soak · trim · push back · nippers
Emit or reflect light
- lusterSoft reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- glossySmooth and shiny
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
satin · shimmer · glitter · sparkle · iridescent · pearlescent · frosted · creme
Not harmful if consumed
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- peelOuter fruit layer
- strengthenMake more robust
- brittleLiable to shatter
yellowing · staining · breathable · vegan · cruelty-free · hydrating · protect · repair
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
topcoat · coat · brush · applicator · bottle · drying · quick-dry · streaky · even · smooth
cuticle
Dead skin at nail base
acetone · remover · salon · spa · strengthener · soak · trim · push back · nippers · orange stick
shine
Emit or reflect light
matte · satin · shimmer · glitter · sparkle · iridescent · pearlescent · frosted · creme · reflective
red
Primary color, warm
pink · glitter · shimmer · matte · glossy · neon · pastel · metallic · holographic · chrome
nontoxic
Not harmful if consumed
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- peelOuter fruit layer
- strengthenMake more robust
brittle · yellowing · staining · breathable · vegan · cruelty-free · hydrating · protect · repair · maintain
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