Manicure with rhinestones: interesting options for nail design and tips for implementation

Every woman wants her image to be flawless. The perfect manicure that matches the outfit is a must today. Many girls like to decorate their nails with glittering rhinestones. Such a manicure is really very beautiful, but on one condition - it must be done correctly and without frills.

Rhinestones were invented by a famous glassmaker named Strass, who wanted to produce a decent cheap replacement for diamonds. His follower Swarovski pioneered the mass production of rhinestones using an electric machine. Such decorations are examples of very high cut quality.

The main feature of such a manicure is the shiny jewelry itself. They need to be well attached in order to shine on your nails for as long as possible. Nowadays, gel polish and special gel bases are mainly used to attach jewelry such as rhinestones. On the nails, they should hold well, as they are at constant risk of catching on something and other external influences.

Rhinestones differ in their quality indicators: material of manufacture, shape, color, substrate.

Rhinestones are mainly used from the following materials:

• acrylic - a polymer often used in the nail industry;
• plastic - a cheaper version of a polymer compound;
• glass is the ancestor of all rhinestones;
• zirconium is a semi-precious stone.

The geometry of this decoration is now also very diverse. The shape of the rhinestones around the perimeter can be:

• square;
• rectangular;
• rhombic;
• round;
• oval;
• drop shape;
• various curly shapes.

Rhinestones also differ in their diameter - from large, which can cover almost the entire nail plate, to small - very tiny, which from afar will seem to be just sparkles. Rhinestones are also very unusual cut.

The classification of the upper surface of the jewelry is as follows:

• classics (for example, Swarovski) - imitation of the cutting of precious stones;
• smooth - imitation of pearls, cat's eye;
• pixie - small chips of crystals (broken glass);
• with a tapered bottom - only for nail extension;
• Sinju pearls - small sea stones;
• charms - one can say whole jewelry, consisting not only of pebbles, but also of a metal frame.

You can even distinguish the shine of rhinestones, which is divided into the following categories:

• traditional, which occurs when light passes through the edges of the decoration and is refracted;
• chameleon (northern lights) - the reflection itself changes from different angles of view;
• pearlescent or pearl luster.

Rhinestones are made with or without a backing. If the base is present, it is usually made of foil or thin silver-colored metal. The substrate allows you to highlight the color of the rhinestone, if it is transparent, and more tightly attach it to the nail. After all, the reverse side of the base under the rhinestone can have a rough structure.

A rich variety of types of rhinestones allows you to make any manicure on this topic original.

To choose rhinestones, it is important to take into account many factors: this is the main color of the varnish, and the clothes with which the nail decoration will be combined. Everything has a certain meaning. The budget that a woman counts on when planning this manicure is important.

The wide variety in appearance and price makes it difficult to choose rhinestones. First you need to decide on the material from which the jewelry is made.

• Acrylic rhinestones Are the cheapest jewelry. Their biggest advantage is the price. But the disadvantages are very significant: uneven edges, loss of gloss after a couple of weeks of wearing and inconvenience to use. Such items are not used in beauty salons, but newcomers to the manicure business love them very much, since the low price allows not to save on experiments.
• Glass rhinestones are slightly more expensive, but have better decorative properties. Their cut is much better than acrylic, but they also lose their shine and beauty quite quickly. Literally 2-3 weeks, and such a manicure requires a change of rhinestones.
• Swarovski crystals - the most expensive, but the most beautiful and durable rhinestones for nails. Real professionals use them. But the price is justified, since a manicure with Swarovski crystals will literally shine and attract glances for a very long time, which will even bore you.

After deciding on the choice of material of manufacture, you need to start choosing shades. I would like to note that transparent rhinestones with the usual shine or overflow of a chameleon are suitable for almost any main color of manicure. They will beautifully complement wedding and everyday manicure. Rhinestones can also play in contrast with a manicure or be in tune.

For an evening out, you can use this combination: light and dark rhinestones against the background of deep blue, wine, emerald colors will look amazing.You can complement such shades with rings and bracelets with stones of similar colors. For everyday wear, choose soft colors or a monochromatic manicure and all this is complemented with single rhinestones, for example, along the nail growth line or along the nail plate, a thin thread is made from the smallest crystals.

Shiny crystals look very beautiful in a marine-themed manicure. Various pearls, fish, treasure chests, fish and even mermaids are perfectly combined with shiny jewelry. Such a manicure will decorate the rest, like a real work of art.

It is important not to overdo it with the amount of jewelry when choosing, and everything else is a matter of taste. You should not choose material from different companies, because in the process of wearing it can behave completely differently and the general appearance of the nails will lose their beauty.

Modern nail design pleases with its variety. Manicure masters have learned to reproduce almost any whims of clients, so the case remains only for imagination. However, even in such an individual matter as manicure, there are fashion trends. You should consider those types of decorative coatings for nails that are now at the height of fashion and are perfectly combined with rhinestones.

Franch will probably never go out of style, as it is a manifestation of good taste and is good for women of any age. To dilute its brevity, rhinestones are often used. For example, all nails are traditionally covered: the grown tip is usually white, and the rest of the natural color (pink, beige, peach, whitish). And they make jewelry on the ring and middle fingers. Another option could be a lunar French manicure, where a thread of small-diameter crystals is laid along the nail growth line.

Varieties of French manicure ombre or corner jacket also go well with rhinestones. Very often, such an elegant and delicate design is used for the most important celebration - a wedding. The location of the decorations does not play a role here, usually brides choose designs that are combined with lace veils or some floral ornaments in which rhinestones fit in.

A manicure with a transition of colors already looks beautiful and original in itself, but the addition in the form of several rhinestones will not spoil it in any way. It is important to skillfully make an accent, depending on what needs to be emphasized more: a smooth transition of color from dark to light or a pattern of shiny jewelry. If the latter, then it is better to use light, rather than bright shades of varnish.

Any monochromatic manicure is ideal for embodying any ideas with rhinestones. The options for displaying jewelry can be very different - from minimalistic small rhinestones to whole pictures on the nails. You just need to choose a suitable pattern or come up with it yourself and fulfill this fantasy.

A monochromatic manicure with rhinestones on the legs will look very appropriate, since the frequent change of summer shoes implies some versatility of such a coating.

Matte varnish is at the height of fashion now. Its beautiful texture and laconicism contrast beautifully with ornate rhinestones. For such a coating, you can choose any shade of varnish, because rhinestones will look harmonious with almost any color, if it has a matte texture.

Black and white manicure with jewelry will always be in trend. But by decorating them with rhinestones in manicure, you can get a real laconic masterpiece for all occasions. And what is especially important, such a manicure will suit any outfit both in color and style.

For lovers of variety in manicure, you can try various ideas for combining patterns and rhinestones. Different flowers, leaves and berries decorated with rhinestones will look beautiful.Small red crystals can be used to form berries or stamens of lilies or other flowers.

Drawings with animals can also be decorated with rhinestones. For example, you can place rhinestones in place of the eye of a snake or bear or any other animal depicted on the nail.

It is important to remember that rhinestones can be distinguished by contrast: there should be light jewelry on a dark background, and vice versa.

Rhinestone shops offer a wide variety of nail art decorations. Broths have become popular - small balls that are attached to the nails using a high-quality base. They look very unusual. To the touch, the nail also acquires an interesting structure. You can try a combination of broths and rhinestones, but when choosing such a solution, it is better not to use too complex patterns for crystals and not choose many colors for a manicure. Let everything be within two or three tones, otherwise the nails may look ridiculous.

Quite fanciful manicure ideas have also gained popularity, which consist not only of the main coating, but also of rhinestones and stones. This combination is appropriate to do for the sake of any special event for the evening. And it is better not to get carried away by sticking them in a chaotic manner on all nails. It is advisable to choose a certain scheme and follow it, applying a rich decoration on one or two nails, no more.

Rhinestones are relatively large shiny jewelry. If a manicure is performed with them, for example, for the New Year or for another evening celebration, you can complement it with sparkles to match the main decorations. For winter manicure, rhinestones inscribed in snowflakes and small silver sequins imitating a blizzard are also suitable.

With the help of rhinestones, you can make a simple and laconic design that will look very beautiful due to the shine of the crystals. It is as easy as shelling pears to depict a geometric figure from rhinestones: lay out crosses of various configurations, squares, rhombuses, stripes and circles.

Visits to the salon to a good master always end with a perfect manicure. But what if you want to learn how to translate design ideas into reality and decorate your nails with shiny crystals, then you can try. Rhinestones are not so difficult to glue on their own, the main thing is to follow the technology and not be afraid to experiment.

It is not so difficult to correctly perform a manicure with rhinestones and stick them at home, if you observe a number of nuances.

• Choose a design: choose the color of the main varnish and the pattern on which you will need to lay out the rhinestones. For everyday manicure, short nails and some jewelry are fine. If the nails are long, then the rhinestone can be glued on more, but do not be zealous.
• Pick up tools and materials: varnish, rhinestones directly, tweezers, scissors, nail file, dots or toothpick, jewelry glue, top coat. For gel polish, an ultraviolet lamp is also needed.

• Carry out hygienic preliminary procedures. Trim and file your nails into the desired shape. Pull back the cuticle, cover with a base and air dry or use a lamp. Use a degreaser if gel polish will be used in the future.
• Apply the base color of the varnish, dry it, and then use the base for rhinestones and start laying them out with tweezers in accordance with the selected pattern. You need to glue them carefully, since mistakes are unacceptable here. After moving them to the desired area using tweezers, you need to gently unclench it and use a toothpick or dots, pressing the rhinestone to the glue base for the best grip.
• Cover the lined with rhinestones on top with a special fixing agent and dry it using regular varnish. If a gel polish is used, then a top coat is not required.But it takes about two to three minutes to dry the glued rhinestones under an ultraviolet lamp.

An important point for working with nail decorations is sufficient illumination of the workplace and a comfortable table where you can position your hand and see exactly where the rhinestones are applied to the nails. It is better to place a white cloth or sheet of paper on the table before work. It is much more convenient to work with small details on a light background.

Sometimes, to make a symmetrical manicure, they use stencils that are applied to the nail, and crystals are laid out in place of the holes or along the line. This method simplifies the task of a home manicure, as it allows you to carry out your idea as smoothly as possible. If there are no stencils, you can cut them out of paper yourself to ensure you get the perfect manicure at the end.

Choosing a nail design with rhinestones, it is very easy to get confused, because you want to use all the stylish ideas. And the beauty and variety of jewelry is pleasing to the eye.

Do's and don'ts when choosing a manicure embellished with these stunning crystals.

• It is important to remember that rhinestones are just an addition to the basic idea of ​​nail polish. An abundance of them will look cheap and vulgar.
• Heavy jewelry keeps air out of the nail, so frequent use can harm even the most well-groomed hands.
• The choice of cheap materials will not keep you waiting for negative consequences in the form of ugly voids after the rhinestones fall off or the remaining tarnished pebbles.

• For women over 40, it is better to limit yourself to small rhinestones, one on each finger, or not to use this type of manicure at all. The shine of such jewelry can draw attention to age-related changes on a lady's hands.
• Independent careless execution can lead to an asymmetry of the pattern, and together with the bright brilliance of such decorations, it can become especially visible.
• Using jewelry that is too large can interfere with household chores or even lead to nail injury, as there is a possibility of getting caught in clothes or hair.

Following the recommendations, you can make a very beautiful manicure with rhinestones and enjoy it for a long time on weekdays, holidays, on vacation and in everyday life.

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