Mica for nails: design options and subtleties of use

It would seem, in what conditions do geology and the beauty industry intersect? Modern nail art represents a fresh trend in nail design - layered, thin, sparkling mica of varying shades. This decor can be adapted to any casual and business outfit, despite the fact that it looks festive and elegant.

Mica is a natural material that has a layered texture. She wrinkles the light in a way that creates funny holographic effects. It is impossible to take your eyes off such brilliance and radiance. The price of "metamorphic rock" is relatively low, so it is very popular when creating:

• semi-precious jewelry;
• limited series of accessories (bags, straps, stand-up collars, etc.);
• clothing accessories;
• nail design;
• architectural objects;
• some cosmetics.

The main advantages of the "natural treasure" of the nail service master include:

• excellent layering, due to which you can achieve voluminous nail art;
• refined shine, replacing decor in the form of crystals, "cat's eye", shining shades of gel polishes and other things;
• the ability to create an original and unique design, the effect of "broken glass";
• the inability to harm a healthy nail plate;
• the ability to complement evening, business, everyday casual looks.

Nail mica manufacturers create artificial material from super-thin pliable plastic particles. Mica and designs with it are subject even to beginners and fashionistas who do manicure at home.

Glitter mica can be seen in the collections of TNL Professional, Atica, Oxxi, Kodi Professional and others. There is also a series of mica gel varnishes, but what is remarkable, the consumption of such materials is extremely minimal. In addition, on your marigolds, you can experiment with Yukia flakes, the structure of which is very similar to mica. They are more expensive, but they are also a compressed pigment with a very similar "broken glass" gloss effect.

Many manufacturers skillfully imitate natural material, "cutting" the thinnest foil shining plates, repainting them in all kinds of colors.

Many people get bored of walking with an aristocratic jacket, flirty moon manicure, lurid rhinestones and pretty boring geometric prints. Mica will allow you to go beyond the classic nail art. Today in the beauty industry there are only two types of synthetic material:

• liquid or wet mica;
• dry mica.

In addition, you can choose from a wide range of the following varieties: small-, large-caliber, round, diamond-shaped, mirror mica. The reasons why women of fashion without a doubt choose holographic decor turned out to be:

• numerous variations of combinations with any shade of varnish;
• unique ability to reflect sunlight;
• avoiding vulgar and catchy manicure, which often happens with modeling, rhinestones;
• excellent durability with the correct application technology, "sealing" the free edge.

The only drawback of mica can be attributed to the wrong choice of manufacturer. This will lead to a number of troubles and frustrations. Fake mica can crumble and stain clothes. When applying a large number of "sparkles", it is easy to make the nail design heavier, make it coarse.

A liquid version of mica is often found on the nail master's table. In fact, this is an ordinary shellac, gel polish. The consistency of the substance is thick and viscous. It can be spread evenly over the nail due to its excellent adhesiveness.

To apply liquid glitter with a pearl tint, a thin brush with a flat tip is used, as well as a "hair", with the help of which fancy monograms and lines are obtained.

A bottle of dry mica is a shiny "shard" in powder form. Small airy pieces of foil are obtained by processing the structure of the mineral itself. You can get such a decor at home with the help of nail scissors. It is enough to carefully cut the foil into small shimmery pieces.

Due to dry mica, the effect of a volumetric nail, aquarium design is achieved.

To create a creative manicure, just turn to the "broken glass" option. The easiest way to achieve it is to use dry mica according to the instructions in the following sequence:

• hygienic manicure, correction of the desired shape, cuticle trimming;
• buffing and aligning the nail plate with a buff;
• degreasing the marigolds with special napkins (it is allowed to use ordinary micellar water for make-up at home);
• application of a primer that will prolong the "life" of the manicure;
• applying a base under nail art, polymerization under a UF lamp;

• coating of nails with gel polish;
• applying flickering particles with tweezers, a toothpick or dots, distributing them over the entire surface or creating a decorative pattern with their help;
• fixing the result with a matte or glossy top;
• elimination of the sticky layer.

Experienced masters share the secret of a neat manicure: to remove electrification, a stick or dots are pre-soaked in a glass of water. Next, on the tip of the tweezers, you need to pick up a small amount of mica and transfer it to the nail.

When applying liquid mica, all these steps are repeated until the base polymerization.Once the primer is completely absorbed, do not remove the sticky "barrier". It is necessary to dip the brush into glitter and evenly apply the substance over the surface of the marigold. Experts recommend applying two layers of wet mica at once to heighten the effect.

Unlike the "dry competitor", such a manicure will last much longer. The nails themselves are now less prone to chips, scratches and perfectly withstand any stress.

It is somewhat more difficult to create a shimmery jacket, since you will have to test the eye when applying glitter.

A combination of black gel polish and rich blue glitter, lilac and lime mica, red shellac and golden sparkles is considered a win-win color combination for such a decor. Silver shining blotches look fashionable on blue raspberry and turquoise varnish.

With colored mica, you can embody the most incredible ideas of nail art. The decor looks exclusive both in manicure and pedicure. Broken glass design fits absolutely any style of clothing and any season of the year. All you need to do is to correctly combine the color palette.

Glitter pedicure looks catchy and fashionable. It is often combined with heeled sandals, high platform. Nails can be coated with fully shimmery particles or create interesting floral, animalic prints.

Young girls are better off experimenting with geometric shapes. For the base, you can use a pastel palette, beige or ivory, and on individual nails, draw triangles, circles filled with shimmering mica. Such partial filling with foil elements (stripes or crumbs) looks extraordinary.

The following options will look fantastic.

• "Broken glass". The design perfectly complements the winter and spring look, ideal for the warm season. Increasingly, young girls are using the rainbow effect, painting the nail plate with holographic shades that shimmer in the sun.

• French will become neoclassical, in some places an avant-garde interpretation of the standard French manicure. Decorate the holes, as well as the smile line with glitter, and you will surely be in the spotlight. Try to select dry or wet mica in a contrasting shade rather than the base of the varnish itself.

• Honeycomb decor Is this year's trendy theme. To embody such a masterpiece, you will need the experience of a master and high-quality tools. Choose the desired shape and location of the honeycomb to defeat your competitors and the stronger sex on the spot. A beautiful graphic pattern will be the perfect complement to an evening look.

• Glitter in a wedding manicure will definitely not spoil the elegant image of the bride. Combine bright sparkles with a neutral tone of shellac, gel polish.

• New Year's manicure in 90% of cases, mica is not complete. In this case, you can embody the most incredible ideas, competently combining shades: fiery red and elven green, dark blue and silver, lilac and mustard, burgundy and golden.

• Abstract design with the use of glitter will add nobility and aristocracy to any look. Masters create phantasmagoric images in the style of Art Nouveau and Impressionism. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish mineral mica from acrylic painting on nails. This difference is visible only in the total cost of the work.

In any design of nails a la "broken glass" it is important to observe not only the technique of applying the powdery material to the nail plate, but also to successfully combine the color palette. There are several "trump" ideas with which any fashionista will feel like a confident lady, a femme fatale or a carefree young mademoiselle.

The coolest shades to use mica are considered to be these.

• Grenadine - a real "antidepressant" for the autumn-winter period. An appetizing shade is associated with dynamics, audacity, looks somewhat defiant, however, in combination with golden, blue sparkles, it emphasizes the well-groomed hands, romance of nature, seductiveness and passion. The color of grenadines looks stylish with gray and dark blue tones.

• At the peak of popularity - color "Port Tony" with rich eggplant intonations. A noble walnut brown palette is suitable for self-confident women. It fits perfectly into monochrome nail designs.

• Ballet Slipper Tone, or "ballet pointe shoes", excites with its versatility. Multi-colored mica looks spectacular on a marshmallow powdery base with an admixture of beige and pale lavender shades. She emphasizes the sophistication and femininity of nature, creates a glamorous and candy image of a baby-doll.

• Nude tone looks amazing on glitter nails "Buttery rum"... This is an irreplaceable option for a winter look, literally "warming" look. The shade will gracefully emphasize the whiteness of the skin, it will look especially fashionable on short nails.

• A calm shade looks charmingly in a "duet" with mica. "Sea peony" or Navy Peony... Such a varnish will have rich pigmentation, suitable for a festive manicure.

Tones such as look no less fashionable. Shaded Spruce, "Golden lime", creating eye-catching nail-bows, instilling cheerfulness and vigor.

Using glitter décor, young women of fashion are increasingly striving to create sweet "candy" designs, complementing the design of kamifubuki with multi-colored confetti. Presenting powdery or rich pink shades, you get a truly girly look. Girls in their elegant 30s prefer a more restrained palette:

• the tone of the deep dark summer sky Sailor Blue;
• the shade of the pearl gray of Harbor Mist, reminiscent of a hazy haze;

• coffee drinks mocha, latte, cappuccino in sandy beige, always with milky mica accents;
• spring azure sky tone Little Boy Blue with "mirrored" glitter inserts;
• oriental spices and Chili Oil spices in sensual red-brown tones.

Use some simple techniques for applying decorative material such as mica. The effect of any chosen design is guaranteed to you.

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