When it comes to glitter, I'm a self-confessed magpie. I can't help myself - I'm just drawn to all the shinies (which is partly how I've ended up with such an extensive glitter collection). Now the pots below might just look like a row of white glitter to you, but there's actually a big difference between all those pots of glittery goodness, so I thought I'd break it down for you guys & explain the various types of glitter that I use in my nail art.
Ultra Fine Glitter
This is best described as a 'pure' glitter - fine sparkle particles in one glorious colour. It generally appears as the colour in the pot, although it may change in tone depending on what the colour underneath is. They look particularly effective as a glitter fade, over a similar colour base.
Holographic / Super Holographic Glitter
The holo glitters contain mini rainbow particles which catch the light beautifully; due to a difference in the way they are cut, the super holo actually has double the amount of holo sparkle, making it the ultimate glitter god! (Can you tell this is my favourite?!)
There aren't as many super holo glitter colours to choose from so I love to mix a small amount in with the ultra fine glitters, to boost the twinkle.
Iridescent Glitter
Iridescent glitter is translucent, meaning that it will change colour depending on what colour base is underneath. As you can see in this picture, over a similar colour base (white and pink respectively) these glitters look much like they do in the pot, but over a black base they look completely different.
An absolutely game-changer of a glitter, with limitless possibilities!
Multi-Glitz Glitter
The multi-glitz glitters contain various sized particles, which add depth and dimension to the sparkle as they catch the light. These give an absolutely show-stopping effect when used on every nail.
Fireworks Glitter
Fireworks glitters are another kind of glitter in the holographic range, but with a finer cut than the holo and super holo glitters. The micro fine cut means that these are particularly easy to burnish flat onto the nail so that you have a smooth finish.
Stardust Glitter
Stardust glitter is exactly as it sounds - the tiniest, shiniest, pieces of glitter flake forming a powdery-dust which leaves a gorgeous shimmery pearlescent effect.
Chunky Glitter
Single sized, large round pieces of glitter. They are worth the effort of individual placement to form a design, but also look very effective when they are encapsulated.
Glitter Shapes
Instead of the usual rounded form, here each glitter piece is a recognised shape - my most popular shapes are the glitter stars (which come in a range of colours, styles and sizes) but there are also mixed shapes, such as the 'Dolly Mix' shown here, which contains a variety of iridescent forms.
Clear Glitter
The newest addition to my glitter family, clear glitter was part of the Lecenté Autumn 2020 Collection released on 9th October. This is perfect for adding sparkle to any colour gel polish, but I'm most excited about using it to create textured designs like the cozy knit nails that are so popular right now.
Has this been helpful in explaining each type of glitter? Which kind of glitter is your fave? Do you have any glitter questions that I've not answered?
Let me know in the comments below!
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