How to choose and use acrylic nail paints?

Acrylic paints, which we are used to seeing on canvases, have become a wonderful addition to nail design. They allow you to create magnificent colorful pictures on the nails, and the master is only required to master the technique of their application.

You can apply acrylic paints to the surface of the nail plate using brushes made of synthetic material or dots. This tool is present in the kit of every master, since it is easy for them to work with acrylic (especially if the manicure is done at home on their own). It allows you to create amazing acrylic patterns, while the paint does not have time to collect into lumps due to the fact that it dries quickly.

Dots looks like a regular fountain pen - its refill ends with a round metal tip. It helps in making small acrylic paintings (others use brushes). Dots (or the dot brush, as the masters used to call it) helps to create not only dots on the nails - with its help you can easily apply abstraction, lace ornament, create a pattern from flowers. A simple tool from a constructive point of view is simply necessary for women who are just mastering the technique of working with acrylic. It makes it easier to create simple and complex compositions. Any drawing will look beautiful (even if it is simple peas), while most of the patterns are very simple to perform, from a technical point of view, you just need to try to delve into the process and follow the advice of professionals.

Below are the benefits of acrylic paint (why it is more convenient to use it than gel polishes and other materials).

• Acrylic paints are much cheaper.
• Huge selection of colors and shades.
• The consistency of acrylic paint makes it easier to work with (when compared with other materials). This gives the master more opportunities when creating complex compositions that cannot be done with varnishes or gels.
• Nail paint thickens and coagulates in a matter of seconds, which allows you to create a 3D effect on the nail (although this technique is very complicated and will take a long time to master).

This material has not only advantages, but also disadvantages. For example, nail paint dries on the brush every time there is residue from the first coat. This is one of the reasons why it takes longer for the master to create such a manicure. You have to constantly clean tools or work very quickly, and this is available only to masters with extensive experience. The paint that has frozen on the brush thickens it, so it is no longer possible to recreate the subtlety of a previously made line. The acrylic can be removed only with water, so it is better to rinse the brush every time after applying the first layer and wipe it off with a paper towel.

Before using acrylic paint on your nails, they need to be put in order:

• align the shape;
• polish your nails;
• apply a base coat.

If the second and third conditions are not met, then the acrylic will fall on the nails unevenly, all the expectation from the manicure will deteriorate.

You can imagine the technology of working with acrylic paint in more detail.

• Cuticles, burrs are removed, nails are given the desired shape using a file. They work with a standard manicure set. First, all the nails are filed (while they are dry), otherwise the nail plate will simply exfoliate. After a warm bath, excess skin is cut off.
• It is important and necessary to polish the nails - this stage allows you to level the surface, remove irregularities.
• After that, you need to decide on the pattern that you plan to apply on the nails, and prepare everything you need for further work.

Of the tools you will need:

• acrylic paints;
• a glass of water;
• brushes and dots;
• disposable wipes;
• palette for mixing paints;
• wooden stick;
• clear varnish or gel to fix the result.

In order to create a beautiful drawing, you need to follow simple step-by-step instructions.

• Squeeze some paint from the tube onto the palette. You do not need to squeeze out a lot of material at once, because it dries quickly enough (it is better to add more later).
• If the acrylic seems too thick, you can thin it with a drop of water and stir.
• The desired color is easily obtained by mixing several shades.

Each time, the brush will not only need to be wiped off, but rinsed in water and removed from excess moisture. Some people prefer to dilute acrylic a little with water - this way it dries more slowly, becomes less bright and more pliable. The paint is absolutely safe for humans, since it is not toxic, but it is sold in any stationery store and is cheap. You can buy it as a set, or you can choose a suitable range for yourself in tubes.

The magnificent variety of color palette blurs all boundaries between fantasy and reality. Professional nail designers know how to create amazing pictures with acrylic paint on nails. This material is removed from nails using a standard nail polish remover.

The extremely charming image of light blue nails fell in love with the fair sex, so this color does not go out of fashion.Masters of nail design are trying to beat him: they use pictures of a cloudy sky, draw delicate cornflowers, add Khokhloma painting.

If you have a lot of experience, you can paint a picture of the Chinese New Year using acrylic paint, or paint a pumpkin to express your love for Halloween.

The advantage of acrylic paints is that you can create a still life on your nails or paint an entire galaxy. You can take small pieces of foam and moisten them with the desired color to create interesting overflows.

Abstractions and lines are popular. They are painted with a thin brush. Divide the nail into different zones, try to visually change its shape - to make it narrower or longer.

You can make your personal style a little more luxurious by choosing the right nail art. Lace is easily created using black acrylic paint and a thin brush. So that they are not boring and monotonous. they are complemented with a sequin jacket. For maximum effect, use a few rhinestones in the middle of the composition. The color of the sequins and the main background depends on the individual preferences of the woman.

In order to decorate your nails beautifully, you need to follow the advice of professionals:

• do not mix paints from different manufacturers, since the effect can be unexpected;
• it is necessary to purchase hard brushes made of synthetic materials, since acrylic is a heavy material and an ordinary brush cannot cope with it (it will be impossible to draw a clear line);
• when mixing colors, it is worth remembering that some shades look darker when dry;
• so that acrylic does not dry out quickly, it should be moistened with water from a spray bottle.

If you master the simple technique of working with acrylic paints, then countless possibilities will open before the master. An amazing and colorful palette will allow you to create real masterpieces. Feel free to experiment and try new things.

For information on how to use acrylic paints, see the next video.