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Translucent, Layerable Lacquers Are Trending

Layerable and buildable translucent lacquers allow any nail tech to master abstract nail art.

August 12, 2015
Translucent, Layerable Lacquers Are Trending

 

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A refreshing departure from traditional cream polishes, layerable and buildable translucent lacquers allow any nail tech to master abstract nail art. The translucent colors are designed to be paired with an edgy metallic or a crisp white base so you can easily layer, blend, and play. 

With Young Nails Caption Lucents Collection, you can create color bursts by layering a single translucent color over a chrome base. The intense layering will create an industrial pop of color and will allow you to custom blend shades for multiple effects.

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Unleash your inner creative genius with delicate effects, vivid hues, and sheer beauty using the Silk Watercolor 2015 Collection from Essie. Prime nails with two coats of White Page before exploring with eight watercolor shades to execute a unique design.

With Chrome Collection from Morgan Taylor, you can bring bright metallic colors to life by layering luminous shades. The set features a silver chrome base and six new, eye-catching color washes.

OPI introduces a new line of blendable nail lacquers that let you create your own color masterpieces by layering and mixing the colors. The set includes eight semi-translucent and buildable shades and a clean-slate silver shade to help illuminate each subsequent layer.

The Translucent Glazes from Wet Paint are made up of a 50% pure-pigmented formula, ideal for shifting shades and pulling through the color from beneath when layered. The brand offers 15 colors that can be used to create custom shifting shades; they can be worn alone or layered. 

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