Gel Polish with rhinestones: features, methods of application, examples of nail design

Manicure plays a huge role in the lives of girls. Thanks to the stylish design of the nails, it is possible to emphasize the outfit in an original way and complement the image. This is especially true of solemn occasions when you need to present yourself in the best possible way.

Nail art with shiny pebbles (rhinestones) is chosen by those of the fair sex who want to stand out from the crowd with sophistication and charm. Modern manicure provides not only a simple design of the plates, the masters of decorative materials and gel polish create real masterpieces of art.

The main advantages of décor with rhinestones are listed below.

• Versatility. In this simple way, you can simultaneously emphasize the beauty of the ladies' handles and hide their external defects in the form of plate irregularities.
• The perfect complement to the female image. The brilliant design is appropriate not only at night, but also during the daytime. It can be used both for everyday life and for publication.

• Simple execution technology. To create a decor does not require great skill and experience. The display of shiny particles depends on personal fantasy.
• Large product range. The market is represented by rhinestones of any color and size, so they are easy to match for a certain style.

As for the minuses of such a manicure, it can cause discomfort while wearing - rhinestones cling to hair and clothing. Moreover, such a design is short-lived, its duration depends on the quality of the adhesive.

Rhinestones are miniature jewelry with imitation of precious stones, they are made of rock crystal, zirconium, plastic, colored or clear glass. Due to the fact that one side of the rhinestone has many faces, the particles can change color and shine in the sun. The second side has a flat shape, which allows you to conveniently attach elements to the nail plates. Rhinestones come in different shapes, sizes and types. The smallest of them reach only 0.5 mm, and the largest - 4 mm.

For modern manicure usually apply multifaceted, rectangular and round elements; Straziki in the form of ovals, boats, droplets, flowers and hearts are also very popular among women of fashion. As a rule, shiny particles are produced in a metal base or on a mirror substrate.

Depending on the manufacturing method and external effects, the following types of rhinestones are distinguished.

• Classic. They are characterized by smooth edges and perfectly imitate precious stones and minerals.
• Smooth hemispheres. They undergo special grinding. Such smooth elements as pearls and “cat's eye” look beautiful in design.
• Stab. These are pixie crystals, obtained from crystal chips and broken glass. They have small sizes that do not exceed 1.5 mm.
• Cone They have a tapered bottom and are usually used to decorate nails.
• Charms. Differ in difficult execution and are made in the form of New Year's Christmas trees, bows, snowflakes or crowns.
• Pearls of Siju. Imitate transparent and colorful "sea pebbles".

In addition, crystals differ in the effect of brilliance, which is obtained by passing light through the transparent glass. Since the material can be both colored and colorless, the light is differently refracted in the facets of the particles and scatters into numerous sparks. Many masters for manicure choose crystals with the effect of "northern lights", they are called chameleons. Due to the holographic coating, these stones are iridescent rainbow colors. Pearl shine rhinestones are also available, they are made in more than 20 colors and shades.

Transparent particles are considered the most fashionable, as they are ideally combined with any pattern and design. The price of each type of rhinestones depends on the material from which they are made.

Nail art with rhinestones is presented in various design options. They can spread interesting patterns and beautiful flowers. For summer manicure, it is recommended to use brighter shades of gel polish and decorate with crystals like all or separate nails. In the autumn it is best to pick up pomegranate, chocolate and burgundy varnish. Most often, crystals are placed on the plates as follows.

• In the line of the cuticle. This design gives the manicure a festive look and dilutes the monotony of colors. A large rhinestone is usually placed in the center of the line, small elements are attached to the sides, and the smallest are attached at the edges. Crystals asymmetrically located along the cuticle line also look unusual.

• On the whole plate. A clawed dotted with shiny rhinestones can turn out to be a chic luxury, but if you overdo it with the number of elements, the manicure will become vulgar and indicate the girl's bad taste. Therefore, stylists recommend decorating in this way only one finger (ring finger).
• The pyramid. In this design, the crystals are fixed at the base of the plate, forming the appearance of a shiny triangle. This design looks beautiful and is easy to make at home.

• Shirt. The decor is suitable for a monochromatic coating. Brilliant fragments spread on the center in the form of three vertical strips. In this case, the pattern can be slightly shifted to the left or right side of the nail.
• Wave. The nail plate is decorated with a line of "diamonds", running from the base to the free edge. The pattern should smoothly change the angle of the direction and squirm.
• Moon. In this design, the main focus is on the nail hole, which is decorated with iridescent elements. As a rule, this technique is used only on one leg.

The crystals emphasize the contours of the service jacket and combine them with other decor options.

Manicure should be in harmony with the outfit and look natural. Therefore, choosing one or another type of design with rhinestones, it is important to remember about their moderation, otherwise a huge number of pebbles will give to the nails a weighting look. The color of the crystals should be selected not only to the lacquer palette, but also to the shade of the decoration. For everyday image can not use too contrasting pebbles.

For girls who spend a lot of time in the office and prefer a strict style, the masters recommend doing a classic french dressing with rhinestones. On a pastel base, which is close to the natural color of the marigold, fine crystals, placed at the junction between the base and the edge of the plate, will look good.

Such a design will give femininity to the pens and will suit any style and color of the dress.Business ladies can also apply moon manicure with rhinestones: a laid out line of shiny particles in the form of a ball or a month looks unobtrusively and beautifully emphasizes the style of a dress, skirt or trouser suit.

As for the publication and solemn events, a composite manicure made of rhinestones is suitable for them. The color of the crystals should be continued in the accessories and other decorations of the girl. This will make the image at the same time airy and bright.

Nail art with shiny stones is very popular with the fair sex, regardless of their age. This design can be done both in the salon and at home. The mounting of the crystals is usually carried out on a gel coating. This technique is simple and even a novice master can handle it. To properly put the rhinestones on the nail, you must perform the following steps.

• Before you put the shiny elements you need to create a coating of gel varnish, using both single-phase and three-phase varnishes. After the color coating is ready, the marigolds are covered with top, with the exception of those where it is planned to attach the pebbles. Top dried in the UV lamp.
• Then on the plate, where the rhinestones will be placed, gently put the gel and immediately on it lay out in the form of patterns crystals. Apply the rhinestones on the gel polish gently, pressing it down slightly so that they are slightly “drowned” in the gel.
• Next, the plates are dried in the lamp for several minutes and between the crystals is carried out with a brush dipped in the top, trying not to soil their surface. At the very last turn, the sides of the stones are treated, the top is dried in a UV lamp and the adhesive layer is cleaned.

In addition, rhinestones can be fixed on a transparent varnish, trying on it as an adhesive. To do this, first a manicure is done, a design is made and everything is dried. Then the crystals are taken one by one with tweezers, turned over, placed on the back side of a drop of varnish and glued. Then the rhinestones are re-coated with lacquer and waiting for complete drying.

Manicure with rhinestones is beautiful, but sooner or later it has to be corrected. Crystals are usually kept on a gel basis for no more than 5 days, then the fragments of the patterns from the nails begin to fall off and their design deteriorates. To prevent this, rhinestones can be easily removed at home and then create a new decor.

Pusher is used to clean pebbles from gel polish, which has the form of a sharp hatchet, in this way you can quickly remove all the elements. Also, many masters cut rhinestones, soak them with a special liquid or remove them with a router. These methods are acceptable, but they require considerable effort and time-consuming. Therefore, it is best to start pusher work. Each crystal is in turn hooked up with a hatchet: if the attempt fails from the first time, then it should be picked up from the other side.

When all the rhinestones are removed, but a dense layer of the top remained on the attachment points, which was poured for fixation, you need to additionally cut this coating. A similar procedure is done on all the nails. At the end of the procedure, the handles should be soothed and re-cleaned the varnish residues with an orange stick. In addition, the plate must be well polished with a milling cutter and left without decor for some time, since the constant attachment and removal of rhinestones can damage the structure of the nails.

Review of Swarovski rhinestones for nails, see the following video.