Shellac is a popular nail polish brand that offers a range of products, including top coats, color coats, and nail treatments. Some key ingredients and materials found in Shellac nail products include:
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate : A UV-stable polymer used for film formation, yielding a high gloss product
- Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate : A monomer used to increase durability
- Diisobutyl Adipate : A plasticizer used in nail color and nail treatments
- Nitrocellulose : A component that provides long-lasting and uniform nail color
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer : A thickener and product stabilizer
- Acetyl Tributyl Citrate : A plasticizer
- Isopropyl Alcohol : A solvent
- Stearalkonium Hectorite : A color additive
- Polyacrylate-4 : A polymer
- Barium Sulfate : A color additive
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate : A color additive
Shellac nail products are known for their durability, chip resistance, and luminous wear. To use Shellac nail polish, you typically need to apply a base coat, wait for it to dry, and then apply a thin, even layer of color coat. After applying the color coat, you can apply a top coat to seal and protect the polish, providing a long-lasting and scratch-resistant finish
