With lacquer a glossy varnish is produced.
Shellac is a substance that forms on the branches of certain trees from the exudation generated by the bites of insects that die wrapped in the liquid they make flow. This substance, which is translucent and resinous, is used to develop a hard and shiny varnish .
The insect that produces lacquer ( Laccifer lacca ) lives on trees in East Asia. Lacquer, therefore, comes from that region, especially India . When the substance is collected, ground and cooked with other resins and minerals, shellac is created, which is used in inks , varnishes , adhesives and other products.
Uses of the lacquer concept
The concept, by extension, is used to name various things linked to lacquer. It may be the colored aluminous substance added to the paint ; the colorless substance used to set the hairstyle ; the reddish color obtained from cochineal, Pernambuco wood or madder root; or of the object that is varnished with lacquer.
Objects painted or coated with lacquer are called lacquered . A lacquered piece of furniture stands out for its shine and its resistance. It is possible to polish and wax on the lacquer, which also offers very quick drying.
As for the already mentioned shellac , it is a substance that is obtained from the secretions of the shellac worm. Asia is mainly where this product is used, which can be white or orange, and is used to make everything from Chinese ink to musical instruments and all types of furniture.
Nail lacquer is used in cosmetics.
nail polish
Within the world of aesthetics and cosmetics, what is known as nail lacquer takes special prominence. Nail polish is the other name used to refer to this product which, as its name indicates, is used to ensure that the fingernails or toenails have a color according to the chosen wardrobe.
Thus, like other image care sectors, new trends regarding nail lacquers are appearing and changing. Thus, some colors prevail over others and it even becomes fashionable for them to create authentic patterns on the cuticles to surprise everyone.
hairspray
Hairspray , for its part, allows you to preserve your hairstyle for a long time and adds shine. Due to the high alcohol content of many of these products, their daily use is not recommended and it is suggested to spread the hairspray no less than 20 centimeters away from the head.
It is also established that this hairspray must be applied using circular movements and that its use is not recommended for all those people who have oily hair problems.
A unique feature is that this product is also used as an aesthetic trick. Specifically, it is used to make makeup last longer and remain perfect for longer. To achieve this you just have to spray a little hairspray on the person's face.