Beautiful nails - the main weapon of any girl. There are many techniques of nail design.
Features
Luck "cat's eye" won over many girls for its incredible effects. It is a lacquer with the effect of "shiny metal", which changes the appearance of nails depending on the review by 360 degrees.
In order to create a popular manicure called "cat's eye", it is necessary to use varnishes, which include microscopic metal particles. Due to them, the nails turn out beautiful play and drawings. Their structure resembles the gems, from which the name went.
If you use a varnish with a large accumulation of large particles, you get the effect of "space". In professional stores you can find a large assortment of colors and shades.
In addition to varnish, you must use special magnets. For the convenience of customers and craftsmen magnets come in all different sizes. For example, there are magnets in the form of a ballpoint pen.
Magnets are needed to create patterns. This happens due to the fact that the magnet collects metal particles together - thanks to this, a three-dimensional pattern is obtained. Beginners are advised to give preference to large and flat magnets, and after that move to magnetic pens and create incredible iridescent patterns.
Earlier, simple patterns were made in the form of ordinary stripes. Now the masters of nail service create various complex patterns in the form of curved bands and full-fledged pictures.
A feature of such varnishes can be considered the fact that they have a gentle effect on the nails.
Manicure will not work if you use only gel polish and a special magnet, because, in addition, varnishes are needed to create a base and topcoat, as well as an UV lamp.
Design Ideas
There are a huge number of ideas for creating a manicure design with a cat-eye varnish. It can be done not only in beauty salons, but also at home. With the help of various additional materials you can diversify and create a unique and unique manicure. Lucky include a huge palette of colors, suitable for every occasion.
The most popular is blue, as well as green, red, burgundy and black. Recently fashionable colors are considered pastel colors. These include blue, lilac and shades of dusty roses.
Also in professional stores there are varnishes that create the effect of "chameleon". With him, "cat's eye" will give a golden glow and beautifully shimmer.
Below are the ideas of creating a design.
Standard "cat's eye"
To execute such a solution, only gel polish and a magnet are needed. Such a manicure, despite the ease and simplicity of execution, looks stylish and beneficial due to its technology.
Manicure with painting
To create such a manicure you will need a thin brush, as well as a thick matte top of the required color. In order to make a painting on the nails, it is necessary to apply a pattern on the dried nail. Color and style depend entirely on the wishes. The main thing is that it does not stand out from the rest and look favorably. The plot of the painting is directly related to skills.
Skilled craftsmen realize on their nails a whole composition like Khokhloma or Gorodets painting. Such a decision noticeably diversifies manicure.
Manicure with drops
To create a manicure with drops, you will need materials such as a matte and glossy top, as well as gel polish with metal particles. On the dried gel polish you need to apply a transparent top matt coating, then fix it in the lamp. Then with the help of a glossy top it is necessary to put small drops and dry them again in the lamp.
Manicure with beads and rhinestones
The design with the use of beads and rhinestone in combination with the cat's eye will look beautiful and fashionable. Nails will undoubtedly stand out from the rest and attract attention. To create a unique design of nails, the above-mentioned accessories are necessary.
Size, color, shape - all at the discretion of the master. You can use them or make your own pattern.
Rhinestones can be embedded in the lacquer or left on top. In the first case, the manicure will last longer.
Manicure with painting on a dry gel polish
This painting came straight from the visual arts and is now willingly used in the nail service. To use this painting you will need brushes of different thickness, varnishes and other tools for manicure. By applying a cat's eye varnish over a simple lacquer, you can get a unique pattern that will shine in the sun and attract attention. Together with this technique you can combine beads and rhinestones to diversify the design of nails.
Thematic Design
This option is usually created in connection with any holiday. For this purpose, it is desirable to use thematic murals with different varnishes, using rhinestones, beads or glitter. Also in the shops you can find individual stencils or stickers on the nails, which are used as an addition to the design.
Design in delicate pastel shades - a great option for girls, as well as for those who marry.
Light shades not only give tenderness to the image, but also visually lengthen the nails. Due to this, pastel colors look good on short nails.
Multi-colored nails
In this case, you can apply multiple colors to perform a unique manicure. The use of close and contrasting tones, as well as the use of different techniques and styles are welcomed. Making nails depends entirely on the imagination of the master. This design will be loved by those who like non-standard solutions.
How to use?
In order to get a manicure quality and beautiful, you must follow the special technology. First of all, you need to use suitable materials. Below is a list of such tools.
- Nail file, tool for removing unnecessary cuticles and lint-free wipes.
- Gel polish base. It serves to align the surface of the nail and improves the connection of varnish to the nail plate.
- Gel Polish "cat's eye" required color.
- Finishing gel varnish. It is necessary in order to secure the last layer and protect the surface of the painted layer. The finish can be glossy or matte - it all depends on the preferences of the master.
- Magnet to form a pattern.
- UV lamp. From the power of the selected lamp depends on the drying time of the layer. The less power, the longer it will take to dry the coating. Typically, the drying time ranges from 30 seconds to 2-3 minutes. For beginners and those who do a manicure for themselves, the average power lamp is suitable.
Step-by-step description of the technology of applying manicure is described below.
- Need to pay attention to the hands: burrs and cuticle. The upper layer of the plate needs to be cut a little, slightly aligning it, to give the plate the desired shape. If this is done poorly, then the varnish will fall unevenly. Manicure will be spoiled.
- Lint-free cloth should be moistened in a degreasing lotion, wipe it with nails.
- The base layer needs to be thinly applied and dried in a special lamp.
- Nails should be varnished with metal particles and thoroughly dried in the lamp. This layer will serve as the base and substrate for the next coating. Many masters use as a substrate the usual gel varnish.
- Shake the bottle before applying the lacquer coating. Then you should apply the next layer of lacquer and start drawing patterns. To do this, it is necessary to hold a magnet over the nail plate, while placing the magnet at a distance of 5 mm above the nail. It takes about 10 seconds to hold the magnet. If it is necessary to correct the drawing, then it should be done before drying - after it it will be impossible to change the pattern.
- The layer should be dried in the lamp, then cover the nails with a top coat and fix it in the lamp again. With the help of cosmetic oil to lubricate the damaged cuticle.
With a correctly selected top and base coat and following the manicure technique, it lasts up to three weeks. You can remove the varnish as a special liquid, and by cutting the coating. The most safe are liquids. When cutting a layer of varnish, you can easily damage the nail plate.
Before buying a base and finish coverage, it is advisable to analyze the market and read reviews - this will help not to be mistaken in the process of purchasing.
Also varnishes from different companies may have a different consistency - do not be afraid to ask the seller about this.
Below are helpful tips for craftswomen, clients and fashionistas.
- In order to create patterns of different thickness and size, for example, 5D, you need to use magnets of different diameters. A magnet in the shape of a pen is perfect for an elegant picture.
- You can experiment with the location of the magnet. If you apply it with different edges, you can get interesting and different patterns. Lacquer with metallic shiny particles can serve as a backdrop for the subsequent decoration.
- Manicure should be done before and after menstrual days and in the absence of hormonal problems, otherwise there will be no adhesion to the plate, and the varnish will fall off.
- On the day when the manicure was performed, do not spend much time with water.
- To keep your nails always well-groomed, do not forget to make a correction and promptly clean the dirt from under the nails.
- To lacquer held out for a long time, you need to do all the work in rubber gloves. Chemical solutions and acetone should also be avoided.
Beautiful examples
This manicure with the use of painting rhinestones is perfect for a holiday or gala evening. In everyday life, these nails will be the subject of discussion of any evening.
It is easy to apply, and it looks amazing.
Design using emerald blue shade is perfect for everyday life. Manicure will complement any image, make the handles brighter. Also, these shades are perfect for girls with blue or green eyes.
A manicure using brown iridescent tones in combination with a delicate pink color diversifies the casual look. This design combines tenderness and elegance, simplicity and style at the same time.
How to apply a cat's eye gel polish, see the following video.