nail varnish
Glossy manicure coating
Nail varnish is the British term for nail polish—a lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails for decoration or protection.
It comes in countless colors and finishes: She chose a bright red nail varnish for the party.
The term is standard in British English where Americans say nail polish.
Bristled cleaning tool
- bottleContainer for liquids
- coatOuter garment or layer
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- topcoatOutermost garment layer
lacquer · enamel · pigment · quick-dry · long-lasting · formula · remover · acetone
Smooth and shiny
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- sparkleEmit flashing light
sheen · luster · satin · metallic · holographic · pearlescent · chrome · frosted
Dead skin at nail base
- emery boardAbrasive grooming strip
- manicuristNail care specialist
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
- cuticle oilMoisturizer for nail edges
hand cream · soak · hand massage · exfoliation · decals · stamping · French manicure
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
topcoat · lacquer · enamel · pigment · quick-dry · long-lasting · formula · remover · acetone · non-toxic
glossy
Smooth and shiny
sparkle · sheen · luster · satin · metallic · holographic · pearlescent · chrome · frosted · creamy
cuticle
Dead skin at nail base
- emery boardAbrasive grooming strip
- manicuristNail care specialist
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
cuticle oil · hand cream · soak · hand massage · exfoliation · decals · stamping · French manicure
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
style · pampering · salon · pedicure · luxury · self-care · adornment · femininity · sophistication · aesthetics
shade
Darkness from blocked light
pink · nude · coral · berry · plum · burgundy · crimson · rose · scarlet · taupe
- varnishesshellac, lacquer, polyurethane, copal