What is “Snowflake” / “Snowflakes” Gel Polish
“Snowflake” or “Snowflakes” tends to refer to gel polish lines or top coats that incorporate a snowflake or flake-/flake-like effect: white flakes, shimmer, or clear polish with flakes, to give a winter / frosty look. Sometimes “snowflake” polishes are full colors, sometimes they are top coats with white/iridescent flakes.
Examples:
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Shills Professional has a Snowflakes Gel Polish line (shades 251-259).
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Emigel’s “Snowflakes UV Gel Polish” offers various snowflake effect shades (Sky Snowflake, Sage Snowflake, etc.).
Pros & Cons
Pros:
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Adds decorative / festive look — snowflake or frosty effect is great for winter, holidays, or just when you want something special.
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If it’s a top coat, you can layer it over many base colors, so it gives flexibility.
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Flakes or sparkle often show interesting effects under light, and can make the nails look more textured / dimensional.
Cons / Things to watch out for:
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Flakes or top coats sometimes affect curing (depending on the lamp and thickness) — thick layers may not cure properly.
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The flakes may not distribute evenly unless applied carefully.
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Durability: flake polishes or top coats may lift / chip more easily if not sealed well at edges.
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Removal: polish with flakes / glitter often takes longer / more effort to remove cleanly.
