Nail Polish VS Nail Paint: What Is The Difference?

 

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Published January 20,2023

 

If you're thinking about trying out nail polish and nail paint, but aren't sure which to go with, we've got the answer!

 

The main difference between nail polish and nail paint is that nail polish is a varnish that you apply to your nails to make them shiny. Nail paint, on the other hand, is a lacquer which is a fast-drying paint. 


   Most people tend to use the term "nail lacquer" interchangeably with "nail polish," but most nail polishes today in the market are lacquers. This is the key difference between nail polish and lacquer. 


   Lacquer nail polish is a fast-drying paint for your nails that's mainly acrylic and used to make them look great without a glossy finish. Lacquer or nail paints are used as a base for designs and are more durable than typical nail polishes used only for color and gloss. Both lacquer nail paints and nail polishes do prevent your nails from cracking and flaking; however, lacquer paints are more chip-resistant than regular polishes. 


   Most people tend you use the term nail lacquer interchangeably with nail polish and this may also confuse you. But, most nail polishes today in the market are lacquers. This is the key difference between nail polish and lacquer.


   Lacquer nail polish is a fast-drying paint for the nails. It is mainly acrylic and used to make your nails look great without a glossy finish. The lacquer or nail paint is used as a base for designs and is more durable than the average nail polish used only for color and gloss. Both the lacquer nail paints and nail polishes do prevent your nails from cracking and flaking.


   There are two main types of nail polish: lacquers and nail polishes.


   Lacquer is a fast-drying paint for nails. It is mainly acrylic and used to make your nails look great without a glossy finish. Lacquer or nail paint is used as a base for designs and is more durable than the average nail polish used only for color and gloss. 


   Nail polish contains alcohol, which is dissolved in a solvent that is added to the nitrocellulose. The nail polish is made up of acrylic colors, that are suspended in some solution, such as butyl acetate solvent. Also, some colors and pigments are added to it. 


   Both lacquer and nail polish are fun to use and they make your hands look really attractive. There are also many types of nail polish finishes in the market that you can experiment with, to give your nails a specific look that will stand out uniquely.

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