Airbrush for nails: features and recommendations for use

The sphere of the nail industry has recently expanded its capabilities. Another new product for creating a beautiful and stylish manicure was airbrush for nails. It is easy to use, does not limit the imagination of the master, but on the contrary, allows the specialist to draw the smallest details and give the desired effect to the nails. Before making a choice between a brush and an airbrush, you should take into account all the features and recommendations for using this device and look at examples of design solutions made with it.

The airbrush is a small size pneumatic spray.

It has several components.

• Compressor that supplies air.
• Special tool that looks like a gun. It has a small tank for paint, which it then sprays.
• Hose connecting unit and sprayer.

It is easy to work with the airbrush for nails: when the device is turned on, the compressor creates high air pressure, which through the valve enters the mechanism for spraying. Then everything is simple - the coloring matter under the influence of air is blown out evenly from the nozzle and creates the necessary pattern. The distinctive features of the device are its compact parameters and low weight, making it easy and comfortable to hold in your hand. The small diameter of the nozzle allows you to draw thin lines, to outline the already made a drawing or to create interesting patterns.

With this tool you can make the following designs:

• vertical or horizontal gradient (smooth transition from one tone to another);
• different geometric print;
• clearly defined parts, the use of thin or larger lines;
• original combinations of drawings with the effect of their movement.

In the nail industry market, there are two types of airbrush design: a conventional device that controls the flow of paint into the nozzle, and a double action device. The second option is controlled by a valve, thereby controlling the flow of air and paint. Such models allow you to create thin lines and drawings.

However, the tool may have other differences.

• By the type of spraying the airbrush is divided into external and internal. In the first case, air and the coloring matter are mixed outside the device, and in the second, the whole process takes place inside it, which allows drawing a line of any length.
• According to the type of location of a special container for paint: top, bottom, side. However, this does not affect the work of the master at all. As a rule, it is more comfortable for specialists to work with a tool that has this “cup” on top.

When choosing an airbrush, you need to consider several points: the purpose of use (gradient, drawing details, etc.), the convenience of working with the tool, the power of the compressor. To check whether there are any defects in the airbrush, you need to pay attention to the following signs.

• The quality of the instrument is checked by the uniformity of the spray of the coloring matter.You can test it with plain water: if the wet spot on paper or fabric has the correct shape, then the device works correctly.
• It is necessary to check the smoothness of the movement of the lever: the softer the movement, the easier it is to adjust the intensity of the jet with paint.
• If the needle and the nozzle of the instrument do not have any defects, then after finishing work with the device, there should be no coloring matter in it.

For professional and high-quality work with an airbrush, you will need to stock up on the following kit:

• air pressure compressor;
• a gun with a small nozzle and a container for paint;
• rubber hose connecting devices;
• coloring matter to create a design;
• instrument washing liquid;
• tips, necessary for training work.

Using the brush will not get such an air effect, as this can be achieved with an airbrush for nails. It is convenient and easy to use if you know how to do it correctly.

• Before you start work, airbrush must be collected. Hose need to connect the compressor for supplying air and the sprayer itself.
• The instrument is a "cup" - there should be poured paint. A few drops will be enough. At the same time, you need to remember to close the tank with a lid so that the contents do not spill out.
• Before spraying on the nails, it is better to carry out a test on paper to make sure that there is no other paint left from previous use.
• For better work, the angle of inclination should be 45 degrees.
• To start working with an airbrush, it is necessary to pull the trigger: first get rid of the air, and then paint. It is important to know here that the density of the color will be less if the trigger is pulled down less and vice versa.
• In order to get thin lines, the device must be brought closer, and for smooth transitions it should be removed from the surface of the nail. In this case, the hand with the airbrush must constantly move. If she stops at one place, it will turn out to be a ridiculous stain.

There are many options for nail design. To create a simple gradient, no other fixtures are needed. But the unique drawings require the use of special stencils for airbrushing. Some masters got used to apply different nets and openwork products that can perfectly replace stencils.

Covering the nail plate with an airbrush is carried out in several stages.

• Marigold is covered with one main color or two, which smoothly transform into each other (gradient).
• After drying the color, a stencil is put on top and paint is applied with an airbrush.
• To draw details and contours, you should use thin nozzles. The design can be supplemented with rhinestones, stickers, sparkles, etc.
• Apply top to secure the picture.

In addition, the airbrush will last much longer if properly cared for. To do this, it should be washed with a special solvent after each use. The same procedure is performed to change the color.

Airbrush allows you to perform various interesting drawings. These can be combined techniques using additional decorations.

There are several decorative techniques.

• The use of stencil with ready-made images. This is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to decorate the nail.To this end, a stencil with a pattern is superimposed on the main dried tone, the slits are filled with paint, then the stencil is removed, the design is again dried and covered with top coating.
• Drawing ornament. No additional devices are needed here, but the device must be powerful and multi-layered, and the master must have good skills and imagination.
• The ombre technique, often referred to as the “gradient”. It is very popular in the design of nails, the process itself does not take much time, and working out skills is not difficult.

The last option is relevant at any time of the year for any style, you just need to successfully choose the color scheme. For the autumn period, for example, warmer tones will do: orange, brown, red, yellow. In winter, cool shades will be relevant: blue, white, purple, blue.

For romantic natures, you can use the pink tone as the main one, with the help of a stencil and white paint to put the silhouette of a fairy, an angel, a kitty or a heart. All this is beautifully complemented by sparkles. Airbrush is an excellent solution for the image of a starry sky, the Milky Way or a whole galaxy. With the help of this device French manicure can be made more refined. For this fit mesh or other openwork products. This will be an excellent option for a wedding manicure, especially with the addition of rhinestones.

A master who masters the technique of airbrushing can create unique drawings resembling whole art.

Internet buyers and owners of airbrushes note that this tool is very convenient and easy to use. With it, very little time is spent on creating even large drawings, and the compositions are original and spectacular. This allows you to quickly and efficiently serve customers.

Most experts emphasize that the spray gun should be regularly washed from the paint with a special liquid. Thanks to this process, the device will last longer without any damage.

Buyers also point out that it is comfortable to work with an airbrush, even at home. It is not always possible to portray a beautiful picture to itself with your left hand, but the device in combination with the stencil does an excellent job with its role. As a result, a manicure is no worse than after a salon visit, subject to mastering the tool.

In the next video you will find a review of the airbrush for nails with Aliexpress.