Holographic Manicure Design Ideas
A woman's hands are her calling card. Well-groomed and neat nails are evidence that a woman is anxious about herself and her appearance. And the use of fashion trends allows you to add modernity and brightness to the image. Holographic manicure has become the latest fashion trend - more and more often you can find it on the hands of fashionistas. You can learn more about why holographic varnishes have become incredibly popular and how to use them in this article.
Specific traits
Despite the fact that this varnish went on sale relatively recently, holographic manicure has become incredibly popular in a short period of time. Previously, these varnishes were available exclusively in professional nail salons.
The crazy popularity of this nail design is understandable - this is due to the interesting visual effect that is obtained when mixing several colors.
The result is a completely new rich and unique shade.
Holographic varnish has several characteristics that are unique to it.
- In order to obtain such a coating, manufacturers mix several different shades and mix in a special substance called holographic powder. Upon closer inspection, you will notice that it is a powdery composition with extremely small shiny particles.
- Holographic varnish has an interesting property of changing its shade - that is why many varnish manufacturers make a mark with the inscription "chameleon". A similar effect can be seen when the ambient light changes. The intensity of the varnish and the color can vary dramatically.For example, holographic varnish, the predominant color of which is green, can turn turquoise or deep blue under different lighting conditions.
- This coating has perhaps the most extensive color palette. Due to the fact that holography in manicure is gaining more and more popularity, such a coating encourages manufacturers to create new options for holographic design.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other nail polish, holographic manicure has both positive and negative sides. Of the shortcomings, some positions can be distinguished, described below.
- Despite the moisture resistance of the coating, holographic manicure, as a rule, gets chipped already on the fourth or fifth day after being applied to the nails. It's all to blame for minor mechanical damage to which a person is exposed when interacting with various substances or aggressive chemicals (for example, when cleaning).
- Depending on how much holographic powder was added to the composition by the manufacturer, how many layers were applied to the nail plate, the removal of such a coating can take a rather long period of time. This is because tiny glitter particles interfere with the action of the nail polish remover.
- Holographic manicure can only be afforded by owners of well-groomed nails. On diseased nail plates, which most often have a wavy shape, such a manicure will give out all the flaws of the nails.
However, there are still more advantages to such a nail coating. The most significant is that this is a fairly simple procedure that almost any woman can handle on her own at home. But if necessary, you can use the services of a nail service specialist who will offer a suitable shade that favorably emphasizes the handles.
Since this type of manicure is extremely popular, you can easily find the desired shade in your city. The ability to get a truly unique coating on your nails is another plus of holographic varnish.
As mentioned earlier, it is almost impossible to overdo it with this coating, so you can safely add sparkles, rhinestones and other decorative ornaments.
Varnish application and design ideas
For those who decide to perform a holographic manicure on their own at home, it will be useful to get acquainted with a few recommendations from nail service specialists. Following them, you can get not only beautiful and well-groomed nails, but also significantly extend their resistance to various external damage, because the guarantee of long-term coverage is a well-processed and even nail plate.
First you need to prepare the necessary manicure supplies. It is worth doing this in advance so as not to be distracted later.
All instruments will need to be thoroughly disinfected. In no case should this stage be neglected.
Then you need to prepare a special hand bath with warm water. You need to take a small bucket or bowl and add lemon or sea salt essential oil to it. You will also need a soft towel, a base for varnish and, in fact, the holographic varnish itself in the required shade.
After preparing the instruments, you can proceed to the procedure itself. You should lower your hands into the prepared bath for 10-15 minutes.
It is worth mentioning that the water should not be too hot - room temperature is required.
After the bath, you should slightly wet your hands in a soft towel, thereby removing excess moisture from the surface.
Then the nail plate is cleaned of the old coating and cuticle. In order for the process of removing the cuticle to be less painful, you need to use a special cream.Its convenience lies in the fact that after applying the composition to the nail, the excess skin around the nail softens. By pushing it back, you can easily cut the cuticle.
For a holographic manicure, you will definitely need a base for varnish - this will not only even out the surface of the nail plate, but also allow the product to grip better. Be sure to wait until the base under the varnish is completely dry. As a rule, this takes no more than 4-5 minutes. Only after all the procedures have been carried out, you can start applying the holographic varnish.
It is recommended to apply it from the little finger - this eliminates the likelihood of accidental erasure of the newly applied coating on other nails.
If you want to use additional decorative ornaments, it is better to use tweezers with special sharp tweezers. Also, for better adhesion with the coating, you can apply glitter and rhinestones to the varnish that has not yet had time to dry. The final step will be the application of a special fixing agent. Typically, it gives a glossy effect to nails, which looks very nice in tandem with a holographic coating.
Do not neglect the fixing varnish when using decorative elements - this will help to further fix them and not damage them when the hands interact with objects.
This varnish can be applied in two or three layers. Each layer applied gives a richer shade and long-lasting finish. Also, do not forget that it must dry well.
It is worth mentioning that after the completed holographic manicure, the first interaction with water should occur in at least 15-30 minutes. However, some varnishes, which contain holographic powder, require a longer time. If this interval is not observed, then the coating on the nails will begin to chip and become covered with bubbles.
To create a unique holographic design, special nail stencils and stickers are used.
An interesting solution is the imitation of a precious metal. In order to get a similar manicure, you need varnishes in grayish, gold or platinum shades. In this case, it is better to refuse additional decoration, since the shade itself will certainly arouse the admiration of others. Such a manicure will perfectly fit into the image for a business meeting or attending a chic evening event.
Another interesting design option using this varnish is the chameleon coating. In order to make such a manicure, you will need to enhance the iridescent effect of the holographic varnish. As a rule, it has a barely visible shade and is intended to create a thin coating over the base varnish. The result is beautiful play in bright light.
How to make a holographic manicure with your own hands, see the next video.