Kamifubuki manicure: design ideas and tips for implementation

A hygienic and designer manicure is an integral part of the feminine image, completing the bows and a bright accent that allows expressing individuality. The trend of recent seasons is the "invention" of Japanese nail masters - kamifubuki. Glossy confetti along with broths, rubbing, stickers, stamping, Yuki flakes, rhinestones and foil stripes won the love of both young girls and older ladies.

Stylish manicure with kamifubuki is a separate type of nail art that can create a festive mood, give an image of playfulness, coquetry and femininity. A distinctive feature of this decor was the ability to look equally fashionable on straight, rounded, angular, almond-shaped nails. Due to its low weight, elasticity, such material holds excellently, especially if you cover it with a transparent top.

The decor for nails shows multi-colored circles, flowers, hexagons, stars, hearts, rhombuses. Silhouettes and figures may be the most unexpected, but drops and circles are still popular. Design accessories come in the most unexpected variations:

• metallized, glossy and matte;
• with pearl or pearlescent shine;
• in a single color or mixed color mix-set.

Miniature sequins without a hole in the center are made of polymers or foil, so their main characteristics are lightness and elasticity. Unlike rhinestones and broths, it is much faster and easier to fix confetti on the nail. “Paper storm” can be combined with absolutely any cover and style: from service jacket to negative space, from festive to everyday. Don't confuse kamifubuki with sequins. The disadvantage of the latter is their fragility due to the presence of a small hole in the middle. Confetti shows iridescent tints and accurately conveys a festive mood.

The most trivial and unsightly image instantly comes to life with this nail decor. The main advantages of the "paper storm" professional nail service masters consider:

• a simple search for fashionable combinations of shades in one set with a base coat of gel polish;
• a variety of models in color, shape and texture;

• the ability to add a soft accent of shine and shine to your everyday look;
• affordability;
• perfect combination with other types of decor (painting, Yuki flakes, stickers, foil elements, etc.);

• universal mix kits for decorating coatings of any shades - from dark to light and even colorless;
• the ability to experiment with designs, even for beginners;
• creation of completely different, dissimilar styles and moods - from rocker rebellious to sophisticated feminine.

Working with kamifubuki requires only two additional tools: wax pencil and dots. They will greatly simplify the task of "building" the nail-composition on the nails. You can use this technique both for a business dress code and for a festive event (for example, a wedding, stage performance, bachelorette party). The most winning combinations and, at the same time, immortal classics are considered "duets" of black background and gold, pink, turquoise kamifubuki, white background and mirrored gray, purple, silver circles with holography.

Figured decorations are especially relevant among the fair sex during the New Year and Christmas holidays, on the occasion of club parties or a wedding ceremony. Often, girls pamper themselves with such practical decor in everyday bows. "Eastern sequin" is considered an excellent substitute for stamping, nail-stickers, complex acrylic designs. This technique is especially suitable for beginners and those who have never encountered acrylic painting, fanciful curls, prints and geometry. It gives an original look, solemnity to everyday manicure.

Bring in a festive mood and dilute any look with colorful nail patches. They are suitable for absolutely any time of the year, harmoniously fit into casual, sporty-chic, romantic boho or rustic style, and will also become a fashionable addition to a festive or carnival look. When choosing bright hues like Red Pear, Valiant Poppy, try to balance the design with golden, orange or black kamifubuki. For the delicate dark blue shade of Nebulas Blue, go with pink, lilac, pearlescent and Tiffany sequins.

Thanks to the "paper storm", you can also highlight the significance of an event:

• arrange a Christmas tree on the nails;
• express your feelings on February 14;

• put out the name of your beloved with the help of circles;
• repeat “glazed” Easter prints;

• recreate a Halloween theme with pumpkins, cone-shaped witch hats and other "magic";
• imitate diamonds, crystal and diamonds in the bride's manicure.

In addition, with Japanese sequins, it is very easy to bring French manicure ideas to life. Kamifubuki are laid out on top of a white smile, follow the shape of a thin arc and further draw attention to the contrasting line.

They can also:

• combine a "smile" with a transparent tone;
• create a trendy honeycomb pattern;
• help in creating an inverted jacket;

• fill the hole with small stars, hearts, dots;
• scatter randomly from the end of the nail to its base.

Kamifubuki of different sizes will help to fill the space on the nails, which are already decorated with a drawing or stickers. The main thing is to take light pigments as a basis. For greater femininity, prefer lace, floral motifs; for an aggressive look, choose elements of strict geometric shapes (rhombuses, squares, polka dots, etc.). If they are applied to the finished drawing, make sure that its contour is not overlapped, but only free space is filled.

Particularly noteworthy is the volumetric design with the use of "Japanese treasures" with the effect of dew drops. The technology of applying the "storm" will not differ from the usual one. Its basic rule will be a combination of light and dark details in one color palette. As soon as the light layer of the base dries under a UF lamp, it is necessary to glue confetti onto the hole and the side (dark) sides, fix the parts with a finish and drop it over the circles, imitating a dew drop. Contrasts in the image will help create small confetti. Use the same palette for cute circles as for accessories in your wardrobe: bracelets, bags, scarves, pendants, hats.

To make working with kamifubuki enjoyable and the result beyond your expectations, it is worth preparing the necessary inventory:

• transparent and pigmented gel polish;
• top, base and top coat;

• primer;
• a means for removing the sticky layer;

• soft nail file and buff;
• cuticle remover

• dots or a wooden stick for applying decor;
• confetti storm.

First, it is necessary to carry out a hygienic treatment of the nails, that is, to remove or move the cuticle, to create the desired shape of the nail plate. Even the most expensive and luxurious design will not look 100% if the skin of the hands remains unkempt. Pay great attention to the selection of a lamp for drying the coating. You will need it while fixing the base, pigment and top. Only a high-quality device can guarantee you a long-lasting and long-lasting manicure.

Among the lamp models, a UF or LED device is distinguished. A power of up to 40 W will be sufficient, which will definitely not harm the manicure during polymerization, and will protect the skin from dryness. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, nails dry for about 120 seconds, and for an LED device, 30 seconds is enough for one hand.

A manicure using kamifubuki is done according to the following scheme:

• as soon as you have shaped the nails, sand the plate with a buff;
• treat the surface with a product that removes traces of sanding;

• in the case of using sliders, stamping, they are applied first of all, kamifubuki - last;
• as soon as the design is ready, "seal" it with a top;
• remove the sticky layer with a special napkin or product.

When collecting kamifubuki on your nails, be sure to consider their diameter, size and location. Sometimes it is enough to arrange only a couple of nails in this way, sometimes all ten.If with rhombuses it is easier to create a geometric ornament, with hexagons - to repeat the shape of a honeycomb, then with round, oval, elliptical figures it's time to lay out a dotted arc, "candy fireworks", an inscription or spiral curls.

If you use ordinary varnish as a coating, then confetti runs the risk of "getting lost" in a couple of days. With shellac, the effect will be more persistent. Experts share some simple tricks on how to extend the life of such a decor:

• be sure to level the surface of the nails before applying kamifubuki, because sequins are easier to fix on an absolutely flat nail plate (use gel polish or acrylic powder);
• not wanting to apply several layers of gel polish, try to gently attach the "storm" to the sticky layer, not the top;

• apply a primer, degrease the surface;
• apply a base coat, and then a pigment (if you have chosen a light tone, it is recommended to apply two layers of gel polish);

• also do not place large elements on the bend of the nail, because this will entail bending them;
• to fix "Japanese sequins" it is better to use rubber-based decor, as it is denser and has a thick consistency.

Ceylon Yellow is an ultra-trendy, zesty exotic color for fall outfits, while Martini Olive's sophisticated brown shade subtly complements your winter wardrobe. For summer and even Indian summer, try Russet Orange, a playful, flirty reddish orange hue. During the holidays and the hot sun, accentuate the mood with contrasting neon backgrounds and sparkling purple, iridescent emerald, hot pink kamifubuki.

In spring, try combining a rich Ultra Violet background with shiny blacks or whites. Luxurious, light, delicate and delicate color of crocus (Crocus Petal) will add etherealness to the onion. And the sparkling yellowness of Meadowlark and lime Limelight will look great with burgundy, ruby, emerald, electrician and other sequins. Summer manicure looks perfect in a luxurious matte Quetzal Green with silver confetti.

Try to combine different kamifubuki with the gradient technique, moon design, delicate jacket. The "duet" of Japanese sequins with broken glass and "cat's eye" attracts attention. The use of such fragments will be especially relevant for space themes, where with the help of a round decor one can imitate planets and stars, the Milky Way or comets. For everyday life, use a pastel background: ivory, beige, plum, olive, neutral gray, powdery. In "tandem" with a nude background, kamifubuki in berry color, electric blue, ultramarine, pomegranate, black, golden look perfect.

For a holiday, try to play up the theme of a particular celebration: create an imitation of chevrons, Christmas tree decorations, a shiny "caterpillar", etc.

An unusual idea will be a manicure in the form of:

• honeycomb;
• reptiles;
• khaki;
• sweet candy lolly-pop;
• volumetric casting with a drop of gel polish.

Funny colored spots that adorn individual marigolds or all at once are a great reason to charge those around you with your carefree holiday mood on the most boring day. Kamifubuki are able to make a multi-layered manicure design, to emphasize the beautiful shape of the nail. Must have and really win-win options for decorating a manicure using "Japanese sequins".

• On a beige background with dots, we collect blue, dark blue and golden circles in a chaotic manner. We design one or two nails this way.On the rest we draw the famous Teddy bears, on the thumb you can depict an inscription, cover the nail with the color of one of the sequin elements.
• We combine pink, powdery, crimson and blue colors. Making a candy girly theme by arranging kamifubuki in the form of lollipops.

• In the ombre design, you can choose a combination of pale blue and beige or pink. The nail on the ring finger is adorned with bright blue or fuchsia confetti.
• On a black background, almost the entire catchy and juicy palette will look original, from shimmering metallic shades to glossy, matte intonations of red violet, royal blue, burgundy. On a black background, you can lay out the logo of a famous brand such as Dior, Versace, D&G using sequins.

• Negative space against the background of turquoise, azure shades can be filled with decor similar in gamut. Half of the nail is covered with gel polish, the other - with multi-colored elements of various shapes.
• For a themed manicure, you can combine matte base and glossy confetti, or vice versa. This is how funny nails in the form of a ladybug, pieces of cheese and even the moon are obtained.
• Decorating your nails with diamond sequins, you can keep the design in strict geometry. Not owning the skill of drawing and a clear eye, you can rely on such a decor. Arrange the elements in the correct order for an interesting and attractive look.

For information on how to apply kamifubuki with your own hands, see the next video.