Features and ways to create nail design "broken glass" gel varnish

Beautiful and well-groomed hands - a sign of a real lady. And what to do if you wanted to “gossip” and add a bit of spice and piquancy to your own image? New original trend - manicure gel-nail polish "broken glass"! This design is suitable for everyday wear, and for a secular outlet. Different versions of the "glass" manicure imply a large amount of material for its creation and a huge flight of your imagination. “Fragile” design is chosen by beautiful ladies of different age categories.

Historically, this unusual design originated in South Korea and began to enjoy wide popularity among local residents. Soon, the new trend in nail art spread to all corners of the world and was appreciated by women. Note that the gel nail polish "broken glass" on the nails looks especially original in the summer, as it shimmers in the sun.

Bright, unusual modulations on the nails are created thanks to pieces of shiny cellophane (holographic). In addition, various stickers are presented in a wide range of modern stores. And also fit: mica (remnants of a bouquet wrap), foil (it happens with a 3D effect), rhinestones or decorative pebbles. One of the most popular materials of this design is a thin film with modulations of different shades. It is perfectly mounted on the gel polish and is durable socks. It looks amazing both on a dark substrate and on delicate pastel colors.

Make a spectacular design on the nails at home will not be difficult.

So, we will need:

• monophonic base (can be colorless);
• tweezers or thin brush;
• top coating;
• a small piece of foil or sticker;
• gel varnish (preferably pastel colors);
• polymerization lamp.

Before making the design carefully prepare the nail plate: remove the previous coating, if any, remove the cuticle and give the desired shape. Foil gently cut pieces in the form of fragments of different shapes and lengths. Small squares, triangles and rhombuses are welcome. From young to old, in one word.

Put the base on the nails and polemize in the UV lamp. Then each nail is covered with gel varnish (the color of your choice) and dried. Without waiting for complete drying, the foil elements are applied neatly with tweezers. At the final stage, “glass” nails are covered with a top coat and sent again to dry. Then remove the sticky layer, under which is an amazing and radiant manicure, decorating hands.

The effect of "bit glass" perfectly diversifies the classic French french and moon manicure. All you have to do is need the shimmering pieces of foil or stickers on the already prepared base. This will add to your image of playfulness and uncommonness. If you prefer the classic style, you can select only one nail.

Moon manicure is popular all the time, but even it can be made more original.His application technique allows you to leave the nail well intact, so it is in these places you can glue the pieces of "broken glass", cut from holographic cellophane.

Abstract drawings at registration of "glass manicure" look really bright and colorful. For example, the effect of "liquid glass". It is obtained by applying abstract patterns on the nail plate. And also the image of cracked glass is very popular (cracks naturally appear on the lacquer during the drying process). In addition, “fragmentation” manicure involves the use of rhinestones, decorative stones and fantastic stickers.

The most original manicure gel-varnish "broken glass" of the current season.

Having mastered all the principles of design manicure with the effect of "broken glass", you can afford any, even the most extravagant, experiments. Combine different shades depending on the season (in summer - bright, saturated, in winter - colder tones).

When making a "glass manicure" uses a combination of glossy and matte textures. (base for splinters). You can decorate with "glass" not all nails, but only a few. Make sure that the pieces of the foil do not peel off from the nail plate, otherwise cover the nails again with the top.

Ways to create nail design "broken glass" in the video below.