Casting on nails: features of manicure and design ideas

Over time, manicure has changed significantly, and today it is not just varnishing, but a real art. The nail itself has become something of a canvas for the artist. Extraordinary drawings are created on it, and sometimes even whole pictures. Manicure professionals have developed hundreds of nail art styles with various designs. One of the most popular techniques today is called nail casting.

Casting is one of the many designs available for extended nails. Its creation requires special devices, and the design process itself is carried out using foil. The resulting manicure attracts hundreds of girls, because with the help of embossing metallized foil, you will achieve a unique pattern.

As already mentioned, casting is a type of nail art that requires foil to create. This technique has its own subtleties, and without clear instructions it cannot be implemented, because it is not so easy to fix the foil on the nail.

The cast design looks much more impressive on long nails, so it is often used on extended nails or tips. The impressive shine of the foil made it possible to apply it in many designs and discover a new style.

Gold foil has become the most popular, it is often used in combination with color gel varnishes. A real sensation was made by such shades as purple, black, red, emerald - they all go well with gold casting. With the help of such a combination, you can make a festive manicure with a spectacular pattern. Thanks to the foil, the nail is adorned with an intricate image of various curls and geometric lines.

To create casting, you can use the services of a salon, and it is also quite possible to do this manicure yourself, having the necessary equipment at home. Of course, there is no guarantee that the manicure will come out the first time, but if you practice, any girl can boast of casting on her nails.

To create a new manicure you will need:

• black helium paint with the necessary tack;
• a thin brush for applying an image;
• foil of any shade;
• nail coating for the base, it can be either colored or transparent;
• top for securing;
• UV lamp for drying.

The step-by-step casting technique consists of several steps. But before you start performing the technique, you need to prepare your nails. After all, you don't want to spend a lot of effort, and then watch how in a couple of days the casting will simply crack and sprinkle. If you make the design correctly, then the result will delight you for about 3-4 weeks.

The step-by-step execution of casting takes place in the following stages.

• Do a standard manicure, that is, with the help of tweezers, get rid of excess cuticles. Use a file to shape the nails to the desired shape, and carefully sand the surface of the nail to make it matte and even.
• After preparation, apply a primer base to the nail plate. Dry thoroughly under the lamp, cover with a colored varnish of your choice, but it is desirable that the shade matches the future ornament. If the gel polish is pale, then apply a second coat for brightness.

• Dry the main background thoroughly with an ultraviolet lamp, if you wish, you can add a drawing or spraying. The main thing is that the casting is in harmony with the added design.
• After thorough drying, you need to remove the sticky layer, and create the desired pattern on the treated nail with a brush and a special contrasting gel, which will later be covered with foil. It is better to walk more than once along the helium circuit to add volume to the drawing.

• Dry the ornament a little, and with tapping movements, press the foil with the wrong side to the nail plate until it is completely smoothed. Then sharply remove the foil, then gold dust will be imprinted on the pattern, giving the manicure a certain zest.
• The fruits of your efforts must be covered with a top gel, dried in a lamp for a couple of minutes, and the sticky layer removed.

The casting technique directly depends on the type of foil, it can be of three types:

1. transferable;
2. tear-off;
3. based on glue.

When using any of these types, there are small features that should be considered in order to achieve the desired result.

• When using a transfer foil, a material is applied to the design, and after tearing off, it is transferred to it like a sticker.
• When a tear-off foil is used, the required pattern is cut out of it and attached to a gel with a sticky layer.
• The adhesive foil is also easy to apply. To do this, you need to remove the lower protective layer, and with the adhesive side press the foil to the nail plate. Then the foil is smoothed so that no bubbles remain under it.

Today's nail art materials make it possible to create not only various designs, but also incredible color schemes.

• Casting allows you to cover the nail plate both completely and partially, recreating any patterns.

• Metallic shine gives the manicure a special look. In addition, it can be in pastel shades, exquisite gold and silver colors, or any other color you like.

• Mirror shine gives effect, and if it is supplemented with intricate curls or a whole composition, then a dizzying and unique manicure will come out.

Using the casting technique, you can make not just a manicure, but a real jewelry masterpiece. With its addition, even a simple and simple design becomes sophisticated in appearance. And if you add other decorations, such as liquid stones, then a three-dimensional design will be released, which is the best fit for a celebration.

The casting technique includes thousands of different designs. You can not only create a unique pattern, but also make mosaic ornaments.

Top-of-the-line cast-effect designs include the following combinations.

• Gold is the most popular of all, and if you combine it with a jacket, then this manicure will definitely outshine all the others.

• Metallic or silver color is suitable for lovers of discreet design. It is not as luxurious as the golden shine, but it gives its own sophistication and nobility.

A rather original solution for nail art is a combination of precious stones with foil. This manicure design creates a complete composition that stands out by imitating jewelry. By combining two directions: casting and liquid stone, you can get a unique decoration in the form of a stone framed in a gold frame.

The meaning of this design lies in the application of polymer to the nail, which creates an imitation of stones such as emerald or sapphire. Their advantage is their low weight, in contrast to real stones. Liquid elements do not create discomfort.

After complete drying, the special polymer takes on the appearance of a true gemstone. It becomes more voluminous and shimmery after gel coating. To create a complete imitation, it is better to cover the nail with a special sculpting gel. So the bulge effect increases significantly, creating the illusion of a natural mineral.

For information on how to perform the perfect casting on your nails, see the next video.