Rubbing Pedicure Ideas

One of the latest innovations in the field of nail design is the mirror polish, which makes the usual coating perfect. This tool is suitable for festive decoration, but it can also decorate a classic pedicure, adding a touch of novelty and freshness to it. The shimmering shine that appears when using it can give a wide variety of shades, depending on the color of the gel polish.

Glitter pigments became popular a few years ago, and were mainly used for festive finishes, replacing the once demanded metallic varnishes. After looking at how perfect the coating looks in photographs, some do not dare to apply it. But the technique for using this mysterious pigment is quite simple.

Rub is a fine and weightless crystalline polyester powderthat perfectly adheres to a fresh layer of gel polish. Fashionable powder comes in any color and comes in varying degrees of mother-of-pearl, gold or silver, so you can choose to your liking.

The tool has certain advantages:

• it does not provide for a complex application technique, and you can master it yourself;
• even with one type of powder, having several varnishes at hand, you can get a completely different design;
• the pedicure process does not take much time, and the result exceeds expectations.

The rub is sold in small jars, its weight in the package is from 0.5 to 1 g. Despite the scanty amount, it is consumed economically, so you can use the glitter for a long time.

In general, this is an affordable tool, however, in retail, its cost can be “wound up” several times, so many people buy it on the Internet, after reading reviews about a particular resource and the quality of the product.

It should be noted that this glitter is perfectly applied to acrylic and gel coatings, and ideally lays on a fresh layer of quick-drying gel polish. You just need to carefully and carefully distribute the powder over the nail plate. The remnants are usually simply shaken off, and the nail is closed with a top.

From the tools, you will need a special rubber hoof, which will make the application process more convenient. If it is absent, it can be applied with a fingertip.

Of course, the ideal result can be obtained only with strict adherence to the technology, in stages it looks like this:

• the most important step is the preparation of the nail, including the removal of cuticles, excess particles; hardware processing is possible in the salons;
• grinding is required - the appearance of the coating largely depends on the flat surface;
• by means of a buff, its shiny layer is removed from the plate;
• the first layer is a transparent gel polish, a color version is applied to it;
• ideally, the glitter should be applied to the top, dried in a UV lamp for about 2 minutes;
• using an applicator or a finger, a rub is applied and distributed - this is done until the nail looks uniform in color;
• excess powder is removed with a soft file or buff from the sides and around the entire circumference of the nail plate;
• at the end, a glossy top is applied to enhance shine and volume, and the nails are dried.

Various types of pigments can be successfully used to create an unusual, festive and everyday pedicure.

• "Northern Lights" - a powder that allows you to give nails a gentle play, like the well-known atmospheric phenomenon.
• Pearl rub will ennoble nails with delicate white, beige or pink mother-of-pearl, pearl dust looks beautiful on dark varnish coatings, emphasizing their depth.
• Gold powder suitable for pedicure coverage, if you use shoes with decorative elements like gold. Under different colored varnishes, the powder will also look rich and chic, so it is better to use it for special meetings and holidays.
• A pedicure can be exquisite using silver polyester, in addition, it is this variety that gives the unique mirror shine that attracts everyone so much.

An unsatisfactory result is sometimes associated with some errors. However, errors can be avoided if you adhere to important recommendations:

• you need to scrupulously polish the surface of the nail so that depressions, mounds and cracks are not observed on it;
• it is necessary to remove nail dust during processing, this will allow you to apply varnish and rub in without gaps;
• metallic shine is possible only with a uniformly applied powder, and this point needs to be given special attention;
• it is necessary to sprinkle glitter generously, since a thin layer will be too thin and transparent, not giving out saturation and depth.

In addition, it should be remembered that you need to rub in the product quickly, until the gel polish has completely hardened. Also, do not use matte tops - they are not suitable for a topcoat, only gloss can give the design the expected, luxurious look.

You will learn how to apply the rub in correctly in the next video.