nailpolish
Manicurist's glossy coating
Nail polish is a lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails for decorative purposes, available in countless colors and finishes from matte to glittery.
It dries to a hard, glossy coating that chips or peels over time, requiring removal and reapplication.
The term is typically written as two words—nail polish—though the single-word form appears occasionally.
She spent an hour deciding on the perfect nail polish color.
Glossy protective coating
- topcoatOutermost garment layer
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- removerAgent that eliminates
bottle · brush · coat · pigment · formula · long-lasting · quick-dry · matte
Dead skin at nail base
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- nailfileHand-grooming abrasive
- nailbrushHand-hygiene bristle tool
- manicuristNail care specialist
salon · nailbed · application · drying · soak · handcare · pedicure · acrylics
Primary color, warm
Emit or reflect light
- lusterSoft reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
gleam · matte · satin · cream · metallic · pearlescent · iridescent · frosted
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- chicTasteful, current flair
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- styleDistinctive way of expression
fashion · self-care · pampering · confidence · allure · femininity · self-expression · bold
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
remover · bottle · brush · coat · pigment · formula · long-lasting · quick-dry · matte · glossy
cuticle
Dead skin at nail base
manicurist · salon · nailbed · application · drying · soak · handcare · pedicure · acrylics · tips
red
Primary color, warm
burgundy · plum · berry · mauve · taupe · navy · black · white · gold · silver
shine
Emit or reflect light
sparkle · gleam · matte · satin · cream · metallic · pearlescent · iridescent · frosted · textured
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- chicTasteful, current flair
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
style · fashion · self-care · pampering · confidence · allure · femininity · self-expression · bold · subtle