Pearl manicure: design options and fashion ideas

Beautiful and well-groomed nails are an indispensable component of a girl's good appearance and taste. The art of manicure is developing very quickly, and trends in nail design simply cannot be counted. There are also more classic options, such as French manicure. But pearl manicure can be both everyday and solemn. We will look at its features, application techniques and designs.

Pearl manicure is quite unique as it suits any occasion. That is, the "pearl" will not be provocative for work, and for the holidays - not faded. It differs from the inconspicuous design of nails for the office with a slight sheen. Besides, pearl nails are a real hit of the season. The trend has gained such popularity thanks to a variety of rubbing and application techniques.

Today, pearl manicure is not just a special glitter polish. The nail beauty industry has gone much further, therefore, to make beautiful pearl nails, special preparations are needed that give a wide choice of color palette and texture. As with any type of manicure, pearl has its own design features. It is worth remembering a few simple rules to get a beautiful result.

• The basic version of nails with a pearl shimmer is the light colors of the varnish. Therefore, it should be remembered that white, flesh and any other light shade always reveals all the imperfections on the nails. And the shine will only emphasize them. If you decide to try such a manicure, carefully prepare the nail plate.

• When choosing mother-of-pearl or pearls, you need to carefully consider the processing of the nail. The surface should be as flat as possible, without burrs and overgrown cuticles.With such a manicure, all such flaws will be strongly visible.

• It is ideal to dilute such a coating with painting or decorative stones. They can be as neutral or, conversely, bright to accentuate the nails. Decorating not every nail remains in fashion, but only a few fingers. This is the field for your experimentation and specialist skill.

• In addition, not all fingers may be pearlescent. This shade goes well with velvet and matte varnishes. As well as the previous recommendation, do not be afraid to choose other colors and add "zest" to your manicure.

The first thing to remember is that pearl manicure is not only white. Of course, the most popular option is light colors, but there are many other successful shades as well. The color combinations can be categorized into dark, bright and nearly white colors. Let's start with the classic version. Light colors include white, pink, nude and yellow. And also all their shades. In a design, you can mix these colors, making some nails pink and the rest white. Or use the ombre technique popular today. A separate item is translucent nails with light sparkles.

In bright colors, imagination has no boundaries. You can choose absolutely any color and achieve a pearl effect with the help of manicure rubs. Do not be afraid of bright solutions, such colors with a glittering dusting look very beautiful and not at all vulgar. The palette is huge - from poisonous and acidic colors to the timeless scarlet. By the way, it is the bright varnishes that sometimes take on new life thanks to the pearl colors.

The last category is dark manicure. Shades from black to dark green and dark blue. Pearl dark manicure has earned a special love from girls. This is because often just a dark or black varnish is very defiant and does not suit every day, but rather for a certain image. Pearl spraying slightly smoothes this effect and allows you to wear this design both during the day in the office and in the evening in a restaurant. If you are still afraid of using shades that are too dark, you can choose a gray color that falls just between light and dark shades. Again, with a slight sheen, even these base colors will sparkle in a new way. As you can see, the pearl manicure palette is limitless.

Now let's talk directly about the rub, which is so popular with ladies and modern nail designers. In fact, this is a powder that is applied to the nail coating and rubbed into it with quick movements. Rubs also come in different colors. The simplest option is colorless, which gives only a slight sheen. Then there are all kinds of colors from white to black. They are designed to mix the colors of the varnish and the pearl coating itself, which makes it easy to combine two colors on one nail. Metal rubbing is popular this season. Agree, gold and silver nails will look very original and interesting.

The previous sections have mentioned some of the techniques for creating pearl manicure. Still, there are 3 main ways to create such an effect.

• Pearl lacquer or micro-shimmer coating. It should be noted that the pearl coating is precisely small particles, not large sequins.
• Rubbing is the most popular technique for creating a pearl effect. It is a fine powder, which is the finishing stage and is rubbed in after the varnish dries on the nails.
• Another popular remedy is pearl-style false pebbles. They come in different sizes and shapes, making it possible to design and decorate your nails. The only important point is that this is a more complex technique and is not suitable for everyone due to the additional volume on the nail plate.

Having familiarized yourself with the main methods of obtaining the effect of a pearl manicure, you should proceed to the instructions for the step-by-step creation of such a coating for nails. To get it right, you need to remember a few simple rules.

• Until the very stage of applying varnish, there is a standard preparation of nails: grinding and creating the shape of the nail plate. Remove cuticles and apply nourishing oils.
• Degrease the nail and apply the base.
• Now, if you are using a ready-made pearl varnish, then go to it. Remember, you need to use the varnish in several layers so that the texture is dense and the color is well transmitted.
• Working with pearl rub is a little different. First, the base varnish is selected and also gently applied to the finger in several layers. While the varnish is not completely dry, proceed to the pearl powder. It is collected with a special brush or sponge, sprinkled on the nail and gradually rubbed into the nail plate. You yourself can control the process of contrast of pearls and base color. At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to remove excess powder residues.
• It is imperative that the finished product must be fixed with a finishing agent, which, in addition to its direct function, will add a little more shine to the nails.

This instruction is suitable for both regular manicure and gel polish using a UV lamp. To these rules are added a few more in the case of using decorative pearls. For a high-quality manicure with stones, check if your specialist had experience in this area and go to a trusted master. If you try it yourself, then start with simple applications. So, pearl manicure is not so difficult to do. If you're afraid of experimenting, start with a simple light pearl polish and add more complexity and variety each time.

The last thing to talk about is the trends of the season. Manicure is an industry that is influenced by fashion trends. Every year, new original color combinations appear. Pearl varnishes have not spared this trend, so here are some of the most popular ideas for this season.

The pearl decoration itself is a ready-made design. Such a manicure can be diluted with a pattern or thin metal stripes. Or you can use varnish not on all fingers, but only on the index and ring fingers. This option will look good with a matte finish on the main nails.

Nails with different shades of pearls look very original. It is also recommended to try the ombre or french technique with a light shimmery finish. Pearl manicure is perfect for any girl. It is relatively neutral, but it also has a wide field for experimentation. Try it and you won't regret it!

For information on how to make a pearl manicure with your own hands, see the next video.