How to make an unusual stained glass manicure?

It is very important for any woman to keep herself in perfect order, and nails are not bypassed. Keeping your nails neat and beautiful is not so difficult - just a few simple procedures every couple of weeks.

Today there are many different variations of creating a beautiful manicure. One of these options is stained glass design.

Stained glass nails are bright and creative. Stained glass gives a special festivity. This option is ideal for those girls who are tired of an ordinary, boring and dim manicure, but many are wondering what a stained glass manicure is and whether it is difficult to perform it.

The stained glass technique dates back to ancient times. Only initially, this technique was not used for miniature nail decoration: huge windows in huge buildings were decorated with stained-glass windows. In the modern world, however, you can decorate anything you want with stained glass. Recently, the technique has found application in decorating nails. The stained glass technique of manicure emerged from the varieties of the jacket, but has long since grown into something more.

The creation of stained glass images on nails is possible using even ordinary varnish., the main thing is to have at least the makings of a professional. The ideal option for decorating this style would be a special translucent gel polish, which will look very nice and neat. The technique of applying any varnish is practically the same.With a professional coating, the main and brightest color of the stained glass is obtained as if inside the nail, and on top it is protected by a colorless gel.

You can try to create a beautiful nail design yourself at home, but for this you need to have at least minimal skills in this area and all the necessary materials and tools. To do this, you need to purchase:

• a starter set of tools (special manicure scissors, cuticle sticks, a set of nail files for shaping, a brush to remove dust, a special pusher and nibbles);
• special UV lamp;
• strengthening base for stained glass gel;
• color gel or gel polish;
• black or white varnish;

• top for gel polish;
• rhinestones and sparkles;
• disinfectant.

The whole process of creating stained glass on nails takes place in several stages.

• Primary treatment of the nail plate and cuticle.
• Covering the nail with a strengthening base in several layers.

• Applying a colored coating to the nails. Then drying under the lamp is also necessary.
• Draws a thin brush of black borders, which are straight or broken lines.

• Applying color spots between black borders.
• Re-painting the borders with a thin brush.
• Strengthening the entire pattern with a special top and finishing the tip of the nail plate.
• At the end, it is necessary to process and disinfect all instruments and clean the workplace.

Stained glass painting of nails, in turn, is divided into 4 subgroups, one of which must be selected before starting work. The preference is given individually, depending only on your tastes.

• Mosaic technique. To create this type of stained-glass window, pieces of foil, mica, rhinestones, small jewelry or sparkles are used. You can compare this kind with the technique of "broken glass".
• Contour manicure. First, a black outline is made for various lines, shapes and waves, and then the outline from the inside is filled with color. The color is done with ordinary varnish or gel. In addition, rhinestones or sequins can be used.
• Standard decor with painted elements.

• Stained glass decoration. This decor contains a large number of ornate elements, weaves and zigzags.
• Imitation of precious stones. A feature of the stained glass gel polish is its density, thanks to which, instead of sparkles and rhinestones, you can create a bright imitation of gems on the nail. This design looks unusual on nails and is more original at the moment than previous options.
• Mirror or glass "nail art".

• Aquarium technology. Transparent or translucent gel polish is complemented by all possible decorative elements (rhinestones, sparkles, etc.). Most often, this design is used on extended nails.
• Combination. A combination of several of the above varieties. All of them are well combined together, but we must not forget that sparkle and rhinestones should be in moderation.

Classic options for creating a stained glass window include some simple elements of geometry, that is, lines and shapes, but your imagination can easily transform these too simple shapes into fancy flowers, and nondescript lines into bright plants. In this case, the technique of execution will practically not differ from the standard, only the level of skill and professionalism required to create complex elements will be different. Therefore, it is important to be confident in your abilities before moving on to more complex elements and drawings.

If you decide to make a manicure using colored foil, then you do not need colored gel varnishes, since bright pieces of foil will give brightness and beauty here. Therefore, in this situation, parts with colored varnish must be removed from the process of creating a stained glass manicure. Here you only need a base, a white stained glass gel polish and a fixing top.

If you are tired of simple elements and you have gained enough experience, then it will suit you stained glass French manicure... The process differs slightly, but it is rather complicated in contrast to the standard one. In this case, you need to be careful so that all nails are decorated in the same way, evenly and neatly.

At the moment, there is a huge number of a wide variety of gel polishes from different manufacturers on the market, which can be purchased at any cosmetic store. But preference should still be given to already proven brands. Among them:

• Kodi;
• Nayada;
• Diamant;
• "Formula Profi" and others.

• Before use, the stained glass gel polish must be thoroughly mixed, since the pigment that has settled to the bottom can spoil the peculiarity of the varnish and leave spots and bald spots on the nails. With a uniform distribution, the gel polish retains the effect of glass.
• Stained glass gel polish is a specialized varnish for decorating nails, therefore it is not recommended to completely cover the nail plate. Better to use it for some small design elements.

• It is better to use all varnishes and gels strictly according to the instructions, and also take into account all the individual characteristics of your nails.
• When using a UV lamp, you need to know all of its features and characteristics, which are indicated in the passport of the device. This is necessary in order to accurately determine the drying time of any of the layers.

If you decide to make a stained glass gel polish yourself and at home, then it's not difficult at all, the main thing is to adhere to a few tips:

• a standard base coat is suitable as a solvent for stained glass gel, the main thing is that it has a thick consistency and viscosity;
• first the soluble base is dripped into the glass, then the gel and paint, and you can stir it all with the help of some small object, for example, a needle.

To feel truly irresistible, such a simple little thing is enough - an unusual manicure, an example of which is a stained glass manicure. This type of design of the nail plate is always exquisite and beautiful, and most importantly, it is very interesting. Feel free to experiment with colors, designs and additional embellishments. The main thing is that your manicure brings you joy, positive emotions and ideally complements you and your image.

You will see an overview of stained glass gel varnishes and in more detail on how to make such a varnish at home in the next video.