Nailparts Nail Paint Type Definitions

nail paint

Each type of paint offers different effects on the nails and it is important to understand their differences, so that you can work with all the types to make fantastic art

Transparent Paint

Recognised in Nailparts paints by simply having the name of the colour
The thinnest of all the paint types
Like coloured cellophane
Can "see through" the free edge when nails held up to the light
Anything underneath will be seen
The colours will mix on the nail

Opaque Paint

Recognised in Nailparts paints by having the word "opaque" on the label
Thicker than transparent paints
Is a blocking paint
Anything underneath will be hidden
Colours will not mix on the nail

Metallic Paint

Recognised in Nailparts paints by having "metallic" on the label
Very thick due to the glitter particles
The base is only a slight transparent colour
The glitter holds the colour

Pearl Paint

Recognised in Nailparts paints by having "pearl" on the label
A thick paint, like metallics
Has an opaque base
The glitter in the paint is white and reflects the colour of the base

Fluoro/Hot Paint

Recognised in Nailparts paints by having "hot" on the label
Similar to transparent, but have brighter colours

Special Effects

Different types of paint that offer special effects
Nailparts carry 2 different such paints -
Glow In The Dark - the paint glows in the dark
Ultra Green - the paint looks white, but shows a green shimmer in the sun