Manicure in powdery shades
A rainy day full of bad luck and problems can be brightened up with the most banal compliment about a person's appearance, so we can say with confidence: beauty is an integral part of our world, especially for the fair half. To always be on top, girls have to make a lot of effort, especially in such seemingly trifles as a manicure. Beautiful well-groomed hands are a guarantee of confidence for the fair sex. There are many colors and design options for stylish manicure, but every year something new appears to replace the old one, in other words, something goes in and out of fashion. However, there are permanent universal things that will always highlight your taste.
With all the need for a manicure and a huge amount of materials used to achieve "the very" beauty that suits you, you should not forget about the health of your nails, so a manicure should be not only beautiful, but also useful. And lately, masters most often resort to the use of acrylic powder. Acrylic powder is a polymer powder material that protects nails from flaking. It can be both colored and colorless. Powder is also used for nail extension. Combines with gel polish and is easy to use.
Varieties of acrylic powder
The choice of the right powder depends not only on preferences, the degree of compatibility with makeup or your unique look. It is also worth considering what is happening with the nail during this period, and what plans do you have for its further change. In this regard, there are some useful tips for using different types of powder.
- If you want to grow your nails, then the most suitable options are clear or matte powders.
- If you need to correct the nail plate, then camouflage is your salvation, the color should remain the natural nail, it is either beige or its shades with a pink undertone.
- If you are a supporter of the jacket and at the same time there is a need for the perfect shape of the free edge of the nail, then white powder will become a guide to the happy world of an ideal manicure.
- If you are a lover of vivid impressions, then colored powder will adorn your look. And also shiny acrylic will work here.
- If courage is your credo, then neon powder will well emphasize this feature. Well, with such lighting, you can show everyone the glowing nails.
How to apply?
The technique of applying acrylic powder is quite simple in its execution, therefore it is available to both a professional and a beginner. At the same time, at the initial stage, preparation and work will be simplified by following a small instruction.
- First you need to prepare the nail (create a shape, remove cuticles, degrease).
- Apply a special base, and place your nails in the lamp.
- Choose the color of the gel polish, paint and dry your nails, except for the last layer, which must be left damp. Sprinkle acrylic on it abundantly, shake off the excess by tapping the nail on the table. Then you need to dry your nails under the lamp.
- Remove residues with a brush, gently brushing over the nail.
- Cover with top.
By following the recommended instructions, as a beginner in applying acrylic powder, you can make your own marigolds for yourself and your friends. Do not forget that the removal technique can also cause difficulties in the first stages, therefore, in order to remove such a manicure, you must perform a number of actions:
- cut off the top layer with a nail file;
- Pour nail polish remover on cotton pads, apply to the nail and wrap with foil on top, hold in this state for 10 minutes;
- remove gel polish with an orange stick, you can't just rip it off, you can damage the surface;
- reapply cotton pads with nail polish remover wrapped in foil and keep for another 10 minutes until completely cleaned.
Following these instructions is advisable when you are just starting to get acquainted with acrylic powder. In the future, as you gain experience, these recommended steps will become something standard and mundane for you. At the same time, difficulties will arise already at the stages of mixing colors, choosing powdery shades and applying drawings.
Design options
So that the nails do not seem boring and monotonous, they use a technique such as nail art. This is a nail design in which drawings or volumetric patterns are applied to the nail plate with the addition of additional elements as a decoration. Several options are used for implementation.
- French manicure. Usually used with white powder, but no one forbids playing with color.
- Matte manicure. Used acrylic, can be applied on all nails, and select 2-3 fingers.
- Velvet design. When using it, the last layer is dried under a lamp, and only then a drawing is applied with a brush.
- Patterns. Only a flight of imagination and artistic talents are at the head of this option. Special brushes or stencils are used.
- With broths. For those who love everything bright and sparkling. Acrylic to help you.
- Brilliant. Very good design for a celebration. Creates beautiful highlights using glitter powder.
- Decorative molding. Creates a three-dimensional drawing, not for everyday use. The main thing is not to forget that a sense of proportion and restrained tones are a sign of good taste.
For information on how to make a manicure in powdery shades, see the next video.