I am confused by the term hybrid polish or hybrid gel polish.

¿Son esmaltes normales con nitrocelulosa y otros ingredientes o son algo diferente sin nitrocelulosa?

e.g. from a well-known brand: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Polyurethane-11, Polyurethane-33, Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alumina, Dipentaerythrityl hexaacrylate, Polyacrylate-35, Bornanedione

Desmitificar el esmalte de gel híbrido: La fusión de durabilidad y facilidad

Thank you for reaching out to Nail Knowledge. I understand the confusion surrounding the term ‘hybrid polish’ or ‘hybrid gel polish’, and we are here to help clarify.

At its core, a hybrid polish or hybrid gel polish is designed to combine the best features of traditional nail polish with the durability and strength of gel polish. The term “hybrid” refers to this merging of qualities.

Regarding the ingredients you listed above, including nitrocellulose, these are typical of many nail polishes. Nitrocellulose has been a staple in regular nail polishes for a long time due to its film-forming properties. When you see it in a formula that’s labeled as a hybrid gel polish, it’s an indication that the product contains components of traditional polish.

The other ingredients you’ve listed, such as Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Butyl Acetate, and Ethyl Acetate, are common solvents and plasticizers used in both traditional and gel nail polishes. Some ingredients, like the various forms of acrylate, hint more towards the gel side of the spectrum, contributing to the durability and longer wear time that gel polishes are known for.

En esencia, los esmaltes de gel híbridos pretenden ofrecer la facilidad de aplicación y eliminación de los esmaltes normales, combinada con la larga duración de los geles.

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