{"id":226155,"date":"2026-05-29T11:04:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2026\/05\/29\/this-nail-technician-to-the-stars-reveals-the-exact-order-of-coats-for-a-stunning-mirror-effect-at-home\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:04:01","slug":"this-nail-technician-to-the-stars-reveals-the-exact-order-of-coats-for-a-stunning-mirror-effect-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/05\/29\/this-nail-technician-to-the-stars-reveals-the-exact-order-of-coats-for-a-stunning-mirror-effect-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"This nail technician to the stars reveals the exact order of coats for a stunning mirror effect at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer 2026<\/a>, the glossy<\/strong> manicure is the must-have trend for elegant, sophisticated hands. Gone are the gaudy colors: make way for transparency and shine with the famous “glass manicure”, which offers an irresistible mirror finish. This technique, driven by the “clean girl” movement, is now winning over beauty aficionados in search of a sublimated, natural look. <\/p>\n

The glass manicure: the secret of a luxurious glossy effect<\/h2>\n

After the success of “clean nails”, the glass-effect manicure offers an even more refined shine. This method remains natural and clean<\/a>, while providing an ultra-chic glossy<\/strong> finish. Unlike the classic chrome finish, it plays on the subtlety of luminous reflections. <\/p>\n

Nail technician Harriet Westmoreland, interviewed by British Vogue, explains the difference. She explains that the light is reflected here as if on glass, rather than a traditional chrome effect<\/a>. It’s a real evolution in the world of high-end manicures. <\/p>\n

“We apply chrome as a base, then a thick gel on top. This reflects the light onto the chrome, but more subtly, because the chrome is under the transparent gel, not on top of it.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The technical principle behind this mirror shine<\/h3>\n

To achieve this glossy<\/strong> effect, chrome powder is encapsulated under a layer of thick transparent gel. This inverted superimposition filters and magnifies light reflections<\/a>. As a result, the final effect appears softer and more sophisticated than classic chrome. <\/p>\n

This technique requires a certain precision in its application. However, it is accessible to those who wish to reproduce it at home. The key is to carefully prepare the natural nail. <\/p>\n