How to apply glitter on gel polish?

Glitter in manicure design occupy a special place. With their help, you can transform any manicure, no matter how boring and uninteresting it may seem initially. Sparkles love almost everything. But not everyone is able to apply correctly on nails. This topic needs detailed study.

The role and importance of sparkles in the life of every woman of fashion has increased even more with the advent of gel polish. Now these two concepts are inseparable, confidently occupying a place on the manicure tables of professionals and settling in the homes of ordinary women. This decor has a number of features that should be studied immediately.

1. Glitter gel polish is applied easily and simply. There are several techniques, any of them is applicable both in the salon and at home. You can have a minimum set of varnishes, but with the help of sparkles every time you get a new design.
2. Convenience in creating various design options ranging from simple to the most complex and intricate.
3. Glitter does not spoil the quality of work, on the contrary, prolong the durability of the manicure. But only under the condition of high-quality overlap, in which not a single corner of the shiny element will cling during wear.
4. A huge range of decor allows you to implement any ideas, no matter how bold and original they may be.
5. Low cost allows you to not limit yourself in the choice of sparkles.

Most of the sparkles are created according to a single scheme: the metallized foil film is cut into very small pieces. They differ in shape, color, size.

Depending on the size of glitter are divided into several groups:

• gives is characterized by very small size, even tiny, it is practically powder, which can even be used as a rub for a sticky layer;
• glitter is larger particles, the diameter of which varies within 3-5 mm;
• confetti - so we used to call round spangles of different colors and sizes, although in reality they are called kamifubuki, which translates as “paper storm”.

Also sequins for manicure are divided into types depending on the consistency.

1. Dry glitter is available in the form of dast and glitter. For their packing round flat jars or small cones are used. It is convenient and easy to work with such decor. Crumbly shiny decor is applied on a sticky layer, followed by the application of a topcoat.
2. The liquid version of the decor is a clear lacquer, in which a brilliant powder was added. Sold such glitter in the same bottle with a brush, like a regular varnish. The density of the sparkles is determined by the manufacturer. It can be enhanced by applying several coats of lacquer, but this is not always appropriate.

It is impossible to get past the shiny boxes that spark and sparkle with magical light. Sequin is never enough, always want to buy a new decor, which will be combined with a new dress, suitable for a new bow, or just will cheer up, decorating your nails. Glitter can be applied in a variety of ways in the nail design. Consider only a few options that are the most successful and popular:

• framing a smile in French manicure and in its reverse version;

• drawing of sparkles can be obtained using a stencil or by drawing with a thin brush;

• the selection of individual parts of the finished picture;

• the gradient is achieved due to the uneven application of spangles - near the cuticle the density of the decor is maximum, it gradually decreases or vice versa;

• spangles can cover the entire area of ​​the nail, show off on all fingers or only a few, in any case, such a design requires the selection of a more modest bow, the use of ornaments is undesirable;

• youth option is the point application of sparkling decor.

To make a brilliant manicure at home, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing techniques for applying such decor. There are several techniques, none of them is difficult, each can be implemented at home, even without the relevant experience.

Each technique must begin with the preparation of nails and cuticle for further manipulation. Without such training, you do not even need to think about creating a high-quality, beautiful and durable nail design. The preparatory process includes a series of steps.

1. Evaluate the condition and width of the cuticle. If it is narrow, then you can use an orange stick, with the help of which the cuticle is moved back to the nail bed. Otherwise, you will have to remove regrown skin.
2. Give the nail plate the desired length and shape. This requires special scissors and a nail file. After trimming the nail on its edge are small dents and roughness. To remove them you will need to use a nail file for polishing, otherwise the manicure will not be durable, and your nails will constantly cling to clothes, bringing discomfort to their hostess.
3. Processing the plate buff allows you to remove microscopic irregularities and roughness from the area of ​​the nail. With this tool, it is important not to overdo it.
4. Dust and other contaminants are removed from polished nails, the plate is degreased. After that you can apply the base, which is dried in the lamp.

At this preparatory stage is completed, and you can proceed directly to creating a design using glitter. Examine each technique in detail and select the appropriate one.

The method of sprinkling is not the most economical, because the masters rarely choose it in their work. Its essence is as follows:

• a small layer of transparent gel is applied to the plate;
• the finger is placed over an empty small container;
• using a spatula, an orange stick, a brush or a pusher, a small amount of sparkles are gathered;
• we sprinkle a plate, trying to achieve uniformity;
• excess decor is removed fan dry brush;
• dry in the lamp, cover the finish and dry again.

Rub in appropriate for very small sparkles. In this case, step by step instructions will look like this:

• we put a layer of a color varnish, we dry;
• Apply glitter to the formed sticky layer using a dry brush;
• the entire surface of the plate must be covered;
• we rub in sparkles by rubbing movements into the lacquer, at the same time the remnants of the decor will be removed;
• we remove the remaining decor with a brush, which has not connected to the sticky layer;
• For a few seconds, put your hand in the lamp, put the finish and dry your nails.

Glitter with varnish is convenient to put in the form of a pattern, This process is performed as follows:

• in a small container we combine a little varnish and spangles, you need to mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained, the decor can always be added to obtain the desired density;
• it is better to do this mixture immediately for all nails, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve the same density, and the design may be different;
• on a brush we collect a small amount of the created mixture and apply it on a plate in accordance with the chosen design;
• dry, overlap the finish and dry again.

For a large decor it is better to use another technique. It will ensure the durability of the design and facilitate the work, which will consist of the following steps:

• the future design is thought out in advance, it is better to draw it on paper or practice on a tipsy, such a decor will be difficult to move along the nail;
• we cover the nail with a modeling gel, in our case it is convenient to use this material;
• for a convex or coarse decoration, it is necessary to apply a thicker layer of gel than with a regular manicure, in this case the glitter will be recessed in the coating, and their corners will not protrude and cling further;
• with a dotsom or a magnetic pencil we catch a spangle and place it on the nail in the right place;
• dry, overlap the finish and dry again;
• another finish layer may be required if the décor is in place, or if the layer is not sufficiently thick.

If sequins were used in manicure, it is already irresistible. You need to really “try” to spoil the design with this decor. Of the many examples selected the most interesting and beautiful.

• In this example, many techniques were used, but the result was worth it. It is difficult to tear off a look from such marigolds, it wants to be considered again and again. Glitter in this case were used very well and in moderation, they put the necessary accents, dilute the black jacket, which without them would look dull and gloomy. The decoration was carried out in different techniques. Liquid glitters were used for edging smiles, and powder was used to decorate the drawings.

• Before us is one of the variants of the gradient, to create which was used brilliant decor. Moreover, the master used two types of sparkles, which differ not only in color, but also differ in shape and size. This design can serve as a festive option and everyday. It is done very easily, much easier than classic French manicure.

• You can't spoil the sparkles with stones - you want to say something like this, looking at this design. Despite the presence of three types of expressive decor (pearl dust, bouillons and stones), the design did not turn out to be overloaded. We must pay tribute to the master for the successful selection of colors and selection of additional elements.

• As a summer youth option, you can use this example. Let it seem unnecessarily vivid to someone and inappropriate expressive, but such a design will always have fans. Agree, sometimes you want to shine like a star, and a manicure when creating such an image plays a significant role. Pay attention to the edging, which is made of confetti, which was already mentioned.

• Geometry in the nail design settled thoroughly. Despite the emergence of new directions, the masters continue to draw geometric lines and shapes on the nails. Many options can be created at home without the involvement of a specialist. For example, this design, although it is simple, but still looks unusual. To draw a clear line, you will need to use a demarcation strip, which is removed immediately after applying the sparkles. Only then can you proceed to the drying stage.

How to make a manicure with sparkles and ribbon, see the following video.