How to make a manicure with glitter gel polish?
The most varied manicure is in trend this season. Glitter will never go out of fashion, which allows you to stylishly decorate the hands of every woman. In this article, we will look at how to create a nail art gel polish with glitter.
Features and Benefits
Many of the fair sex at least once in their lives used glitter to decorate their nails. Their main advantages include the following characteristics.
- Suitable for any special occasion. Such a manicure will decorate a festive bow. You can safely go to a party, a meeting with friends and attract the attention of others.
- The versatile glitter can be used on nail plates of any length and shape. In any case, such a manicure will look luxurious.
- Wide range of. There are many glitter options to be found in modern professional stores. They come in different sizes, shades, shapes.
Use whichever option suits the outfit.
- The technology for applying glitter particles is pretty simple. Even a novice master can handle it at home.
- Glitter can be effectively mixed to create a unique finish.
- It is the shining particles that will ensure the longevity of the varnish.
Among the disadvantages is that glitter coatings are not easy to remove. More effort should be made and more time spent. If this does not scare you, and you are ready to create a real masterpiece on your nails, then you can safely get down to work.
Design ideas
There are many different ideas for manicure with glitter gel polish.One has only to choose the option you want, study in detail the application technique and embody creative nail art. Let's look at some fashionable examples.
- Gradient. This variation is a transition from one tone to another. Such a manicure adds mystery to its owner. With the help of sparkles, you can enhance the positive effect. You can create a smooth change in tone from pink to lilac, and decorate the entire surface with large or medium sparkles. This decor will look stylish and fashionable.
- French manicure. For those who appreciate the classics, you can create an interesting option for nail design. Shimmering pollen may not adorn the entire surface of the nail plate, but only the smile line. This will create a creative jacket. It can have clear or blurred boundaries. Manicure will appeal to all the fair sex. It can be used for parties and daily life.
- Lunar manicure. Decorating the hole with shining particles will become a creative nail art. Such a manicure will add femininity and look luxurious. You can use both small glitters and embody nail art with large particles. In any case, your hands will attract the attention of those around you.
Any tone can be used as a base.
- Monochrome option. This option also looks stylish and fashionable. The main thing is that the manicure is neat. Apply your favorite shades and you will feel confident and irresistible.
- We place accents. You can highlight one or more fingers with glitter. This non-standard option is a popular trend in manicure. It's easy to do it yourself. This nail art is ideal for daily look, office style, meeting with friends.
- Matte options. You can play with textures, embodying stylish nail art. Shiny elements will look especially bright on a matte base. Shining particles will favorably emphasize the full depth of the selected shade of gel polish. Such a manicure will be luxurious and beautiful. To create it, you do not need special skills and abilities.
- Drawings. You can also make interesting drawings from sparkles. Everything will depend on the shape and size of the particles. For example, you can lay out unique patterns from large sequins. Unleash your imagination. Here you can experiment and create creative options for all occasions. A shimmer manicure will always look stylish and attractive.
Color solutions
Among all the popular shades, red can be distinguished. It is suitable for any time of the year and is often used by ladies to create an individual style, emphasizing the brightness and sensuality of its owner. You can choose a shade of red fuchsia that will favorably emphasize the woman's hands.
For several years now, the burgundy tone has been at the top of popularity. It goes well with various decorative elements. You can use rhinestones or designs. This shade is suitable for both young girls and ladies of the age.
Orange tone, like pink, is intended for young ladies. With its help, you can emphasize the femininity and elegance of the fair sex.
This season, the black version is common. This varnish with matching glitters can be used both at a special occasion and in everyday life. The dark blue shade also looks good. Choose a color that matches your outfit.
Transparent gel polish will be a good solution. You can apply different glitters to it, experimenting with different techniques. White and lilac colors are in trend.
Choose whichever shades you like to create eye-catching nail art.
Application methods
To create a trendy look and highlight the beauty of your nails, you should know the different techniques for applying glitter. You can use the ombre technology. This stretch is done quickly and does not require any special skills.You can do a similar manicure yourself at home. The technique will allow you to quickly prepare for an unexpected party or important meeting.
The most important thing is to stock up on perseverance and accuracy. Of course, making gradations from one color to another is not so easy the first time. But over time, everything will turn out quickly and accurately. Such decor will be simple to perform with the help of sequins. Dry fine particles are ideal. If you use coarse glitter, the process may take longer.
Use two or more shades to stretch. The tip of the free edge should be brighter and the base of the nail lighter. However, experiments are not prohibited here. You can use them to choose the option that suits you best.
You can easily decorate the nail plate with universal glitter. Use special or available tools to apply particles. Brush off excess leftovers.
An interesting and equally quick option is stamping. To implement this technique, you will need high-quality tools: a metal plate, a special varnish, a stamp. Such decor can be done independently, realizing a variety of creative patterns. With the help of a stamp, they are transferred to the nail plate. This method of application can be easily mastered even by beginners in the nail industry. If the technology is followed, the manicure will look perfect and attractive. You can use a variety of glitters to highlight creative designs, making them shine and interesting.
How to apply?
To create a quality manicure, you should initially decide on the type of glitter that will adorn your hands. They are of several types.
- Dry. They are sold in special small glass jars and come in a variety of colors. They are applied to a sticky layer of gel polish.
- Liquid. Part of gel polish. In these options, the density is already predetermined and it will not be possible to make the sparkles on the fingers more saturated.
To do this, you need to apply several layers of varnish.
To embody a creative design, you will need to purchase all the necessary materials. First of all, stock up on a primer for better adhesion of the gel polish to the nail plate. You will need a high-quality base on which the durability of the manicure will depend. A special UV lamp will cure the coating quickly. Dry each layer. To apply sparkles, you will need brushes: flat, fan-shaped, thin. Of course, do not forget the glitters themselves of the desired shape and color, as well as the liquid to remove the sticky layer.
If you are doing nail art at home, then it is worth equipping the workspace: allocate a spacious table, arrange all the tools and materials so that everything is at hand. First, the nails are well processed, a steam bath is made. After that, the nail plate is given the required shape with a file, and the cuticle is also pushed back with an orange stick. The surface of the nails is sanded with a buff. Only after careful preparation can you proceed to applying the varnish.
The base coat is applied first and cures well in the lamp. You can now coat your nails with a colored base or glitter gel polish. Each layer must cure. If you decide to use dry glitter, then you should apply transparent gel polish after color coating, but do not dry it. Glitter should be carefully applied to the surface. They should be poured using a special spatula, shaking off excess particles. Only then can fingers be poisoned into the lamp. You can also make multiple layers, but don't get carried away. At the end, we apply the top to consolidate the result.
You can apply glitter using dots, carefully transferring the sequins from the jar to the nail plates. It is better to fasten rather large sequins with a sufficient layer of topcoat so that the volume of the decor overlaps.If the layer is too thin, the corners of the glitter can be bent. You can also glue glittering particles with a magnetic pencil. It will be quite convenient and simple.
You can also dip your fingernails down into the decor jar. A similar idea is usually used by novice specialists.
After that, the particles are evenly distributed over the surface.
If you want to create a pattern, then you should first do it with the help of gel polish. After that, glitter is applied to it, and the coating is polymerized in the lamp. Excess particles are scraped off and a creative, radiant pattern is left.
You can also apply glitter particles to the nail plate by mixing the desired options with clear gel polish. This will allow you to embody any design ideas, choose the right sequins for your clothes.
Beautiful examples
Glitters allow you to create the most unusual nail designs. They are suitable for young girls and mature women. Shining hands are relevant at a holiday, a fashionable party, a friendly meeting. Let's look at some beautiful examples.
- For summer manicure. Such nails will be characterized by brightness. It was during this period that you can use different juicy tones, decorate your fingers with glitter. Choose those options that you like, so that the design only brings a good mood.
- Rubbing. Small glitters that can be rubbed into the surface of the gel polish would be a good option. In order for such nail art to be neat and of high quality, the application technology should be observed. First, the fingers are properly processed, the base is applied, and dried. Further, the surfaces of the nails are covered with the selected color gel varnish, which is slightly dried in a lamp. Then micro-particles of radiance are gently rubbed into it. You can do this over the entire nail plate or decorate only part of it. In any case, such a manicure will look great.
- French. French manicure is a classic that many ladies love. With the help of shiny elements, you can slightly modernize nail art, make it more lively and shiny. You can cover the smile area with sparkles of various shades. It is important that the overall picture is harmonious and stylish. Such a manicure is well suited for the office, for business meetings, for special occasions and just for everyday bows.
- With kamifubuki. Such decorative elements are also called confetti. They are large in size. Mugs of different diameters will look stylish and mesmerizing. It is convenient to lay out sequins on the nail plate using special tweezers.
After completing the decor, several layers of base coat should be applied to ensure that all elements are firmly in place and look graceful.
- Vertical line. You can place sequins and rhinestones in a vertical line. This technique will visually lengthen the nail plate, make the nails more attractive. You can choose from different base tones and different glitter options. It is only important to combine them effectively. You can make thin stripes all over your nails, or select just one finger.
In this article, we talked about how to embody a fashionable manicure with glitter gel polish. By following the tips, you can improvise yourself at home. The main thing is to get a good preliminary manicure by carefully treating your nails. After all, even the most fashionable decor will not look attractive on unkempt hands. The adhesion strength of the coating to the nail plate also depends on the quality of the treatment.
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