What are the features of nail foil and how to use it?

Chic manicure - the dream of many girls and women. Attractive nails with a metallic sheen, like a film star or a model, often pursue beauties, even in dreams. Today, making yourself such an unusual manicure with foil is completely simple. Great nail design with different types of foil is obtained quickly and easily, if you know how to use it.

A neat manicure makes women's hands well-groomed and attractive. Beautiful hands can be safely compared with a business card in our modern world, where fashion, glamor and chic do not occupy the last place. Today, most female representatives pay much attention to manicure, constantly trying something new and original. Special demand has recently been observed on the design of nails with foil. This material gives a luxurious metallic luster, which invitingly overflows and attracts attention.

Currently, there are several main types of foil.

• Transfer can be rolled and sheet. It is considered the easiest to use. In addition, you can experiment with it indefinitely, creating new versions of manicure. This is facilitated by the widest range of colors. And even matte shades look gorgeous. By its structure, this type of foil is the most dense. Already by one name it becomes clear how this material is used - it is copied onto the nail plate. To do this, take and stick the sticky side of the foil to the nails. After that, the film is removed, and a colorless fixer should be applied on top. This is necessary to keep the design better.

• Untranslated:

1. leafy;
2. detachable;
3. inseparable (stickers).

In terms of density, its structure is similar to translation. However, in order to use it, you need to know the basics of the special technique and get your hand in order. This type of foil does not have the indicated lines along which it is necessary to tear it off. It is necessary to cut the material along the patterned lines or immediately according to the shape of the nail plate.

The tear-off type simplifies use, as it has dotted lines that greatly simplify the tearing of the foil. The leaf type most often represents sheets on which various decorative patterns and elements like butterflies and flowers are applied. Sometimes they need to be cut using a stencil. This type is perfect if you want to make the effect of cast metal marigolds.

• Tattered It is produced exclusively in a jar and looks like gold leaf. The structure of this type is very original, and its thickness is the smallest of all types of foil presented today. With this material, you can create intricate patterns and even mosaic pictures with many highlights on the plate. Foil should be applied on a layer of special gel or glue.

• Embossed can be sold in rolls or sheets. The structure of such a foil is pronounced and differs in a variety of colors, patterns, decorative variations. All the beauty of this material is easily imprinted on the nails, giving them a unique design. Most often used in conjunction with other types of foil.

• Thermofilm or thermofilm Apply exclusively with warm air. When heated, this material becomes obedient. It is quite easy to work with it compared to other types of foil. However, thermofuel can only be used in conjunction with an ultraviolet lamp.

• Tape most often has a width of 2 to 3 mm and is sold in rolls. This type immediately has a glue base, which simplifies its use. This foil is used both as a decoration and as a stencil. With it, even a complex manicure can be created quickly and without any problems. To do this, remove the base layer, and then press the element to the nail surface.

• Shmicones are stickers with a sticky layer. They can easily and quickly decorate the nails, securing a colorless coating. Often used for ready-made manicure.

• Minx - small pieces of foil in the shape of the nail. Apply with glue on the plate. To fix them, high temperatures are used.

Options for nail design with foil can come up with many. Everything is limited solely by fantasy. For parties, mirrored marigolds in gold or silver are appropriate. Ideally, this design can be implemented using sheet foil types. Gentle girls will surely enjoy lace with a fascinating metallic sheen.

Multi-colored pieces of foil on the nail plates look very lively and original. This version of the manicure can be realized using a collapsed type of foil. And the smaller the pieces will be, the pattern on the nails will turn out more beautiful. It is best to apply the pieces using tweezers, glue or a thin layer of fresh varnish.

At the peak of popularity still remains moon manicure. When creating it, colored foil is more than appropriate. After all, the metallic luster involuntarily attracts attention to itself, making the nails the center of attention. This option would be appropriate for both short nails and long ones.

Emphasis on the hole can be done using a variety of methods. You can emphasize its convexity or curvature, and you can give the hole an unusual triangular shape. A straight piece of foil on it will also be very original and interesting. Of course, it is better to think over the shape of the hole in advance, choose the colors of varnish and foil. After all, the composition should be very harmonious.

Moonlight manicure with foil in contrasting colors becomes very interesting. For example, on a dark background in blue or black, gold or delicate light would be appropriate. When creating decorative elements of foil is best to use stencils. This will make all the holes neat and in the same style.

Often for the selection of the hole used translated foil. It is desirable to apply it on a still wet basis for a better consolidation. At the same time do not forget about the finish.

No less popular and French manicure. French is clearly not going to lose its appeal. Designers recommend using this type of manicure for both everyday and festive events. With foil it becomes even more refined and luxurious.

A unique manicure with the use of pieces of foil can be created by emphasizing the smile line with metallic glitter. For the free edge of the nail, you can use rounded elements, resembling a crescent or a triangle with straight sharp lines. You can also use ready-made stencils that offer a variety of options, ranging from simple lines. The foil allows, in addition to the usual jacket, to make also an expressive braid. In contrast to the moon manicure, in the French version, the foil is applied to the regrown part of the nail.

Mirrored, or, as it is also called, reflective or metallic manicure - the king of parties and holidays. These nails will always be gorgeous. The shiny layer evenly covers the entire plate, causing it to attract views. For such a design is better to give preference to the film.

The effect of casting excites the desire of many fashionistas. Of course, it is most often performed on artificial nails. Although it is worth noting that in natural it will look no less luxurious. You can make such a manicure not only in the salon, but also independently at home.

For the effect of casting is best to use translated foil. It is the easiest to work with and even beginners can handle it. You can stick the foil on the nail plate with a special glue or gel polish. To diversify this design option, you can additionally stick liquid stones or use acrylic powder. Also an interesting option would be the use of stained glass windows, which are made by applying various varnishes.

Crystal nails or manicure “broken glass” appeared not so long ago, but stubbornly refuses to leave the leading positions. Fragments on the plates allow you to experiment with the design. This type of manicure is able to decorate the nails of any length and shape. Broken bright splashes look luxurious in any variations. Moreover, the nail plate does not seem overloaded, which allows you to apply pieces of foil to all ten fingers.

Due to small pieces, the manicure looks easy and looks like precious stones. Recently, holographic fragments, which are applied on a black base, have become most popular. Various oriental themes as well as placers of foil resembling expensive diamonds are no less often used. Do not be afraid to have "broken glass" chaotically and without any system. Light, getting on the nails from different angles, will turn them into an intricate and fascinating kaleidoscope.

Not so long ago, a new type of foil appeared - liquid, and almost immediately it became a new trend of nail art. This foil is itself a gel polish interspersed with small metallic spangles. When they dry up, they are very reminiscent of a bright film with a unique brilliance. The main advantage of such a manicure is the ease of execution. In addition, such marigolds are easy to add with paintings or stickers.

Geometric manicure using foil will look very impressive and interesting. It is desirable for this option to choose durable types of foil. As for the size and width of the figures, they can be very diverse. You can opt for parallel lines, intricate lattices, expressive triangles, extraordinary waves.

New manicure techniques are easier to master if you have all the necessary tools at hand. It is not easy to apply foil, and this will require not only a special manicure arsenal, but also a lot of patience. To properly make chic marigolds with the use of metallic luster at home, should be pre-stocked with the following materials and devices:

• a solution that helps soften the cuticle;
• set of accessories for manicure;
• varnish for the base layer;
• special nail file for polishing nails;
• a defatting fluid, such as a primer;
• foil you like;
• adhesive, if the foil does not have a sticky base;
• lamp with ultraviolet spectrum;
• a stick or other tool for leveling and pressing.

The most popular composition is Jina. Its main advantage is that it is packed in tubes and it has a brush. Thus, it is easy to apply on marigolds. In addition, he lays down a uniform layer on the plate and holds the metal material well. For drying there is no need to use additional funds.

The adhesive solution for the foiled material is applied to the base layer of varnish after the latter has completely dried. Then you should wait until the glue color changes, and then apply the foil. If you hurry, the manicure may not be very beautiful, as the film may not stick. It will also be better if the adhesive liquid is applied in a thin layer.

In the event that it is planned to use rhinestones in the design, it is better to choose Hongyi glue. It features a comfortable thin brush and drying in just 5 minutes. Additional UV lamp drying is not necessary. In addition, it is easy to remove in case of contact with the skin.

Glue Rio Profi dries even faster - for 3 minutes. At the same time it is completely colorless and creates a glossy layer. Sold exclusively in black bottles of 10 ml. Also among the quick-drying adhesives is known Global Fashion. Initially, the substance has a white color, but as it dries it becomes colorless.

Using foil that is applied to the glue is completely easy. For this it is enough to follow some rules:

• remove the previous manicure so that the nail plates are absolutely clean;
• give the nails the desired length and shape using nail accessories;
• polish the nails with a buff with an abrasivity of 300 grit;
• treat nails with a degreasing agent;
• apply a base coat to the plates;
• to carry out drying under a special lamp;
• using a special cloth, remove excess layer;
• apply nail polish on the nails and dry again using UV rays;
• when the varnish dries, apply glue over the top according to the design and wait until its color changes;
• take the foil and the inner side (most often it is white) to attach to the places on which glue is applied;
• with a stick or other suitable device, evenly press the pieces of foil to the nails for a couple of seconds;
• in order to translate the foil coating well, you need to remove the top layer in one quick motion and wait 2 hours;
• cover the nails with a fixing coating, for example, gel.

If you use foiled material with a sticky base, you can greatly simplify the procedure, without glue. Also, it can always be replaced with varnish. Especially good are the types of metallic coating that can be simply printed on the nails. The algorithm of works in this case will be as follows:

• erase traces of the previous manicure;
• process the nails with a manicure set, giving them the desired appearance;
• to polish the plates with buffs;
• apply a degreasing agent and wait until it is completely dry, and you should not use additional drying;
• prepare the foil: cut or tear into necessary pieces or cut the desired decorative elements;
• cover the nail base and dry under a special lamp;
• paint the plates with the selected varnish and dry them again under the lamp;
• apply foil according to the design; if there is a transfer film on it, then it should be removed;
• gently press and level the foil layer with a suitable object;
• cover the nails with a fixing solution and dry under the lamp;
• remove overly adhering layer.

A manicure with a light base lacquer and a pair of parallel foil strips of golden or silver color is perfect for every day. This design is distinguished by elegance and accuracy and will look great with both business clothes and a cocktail dress.

Another suitable option for everyday wear is plain foil on all fingers. And it is not necessary to stop the choice on pastel tones. Perfectly look saturated crimson or elegant dark blue. Moreover, several plates can additionally highlight stones or stripes of a different color.

Translated foil is able to perfectly decorate the tips of the marigold, giving the usual manicure novelty and moderate brightness. The main thing - to choose only contrasting colors.

For more festive occasions, a combination of golden foil all over the nail and a thin transparent strip of the hole would be appropriate. Also translated gold and silver foil look attractive in bright red or bright green colors.

A great solution for any occasion would be a rainbow foil. Moreover, it can both cover the nail plate entirely, and used in the form of small decorative elements. This option color will be in harmony with any shade of varnish. In addition, it looks spectacular in the form of "broken glass".

Do not assume that the pieces of foil scattered on the plate in the form of miniature "glass" - only the evening version. If you put dark "glass" on a light base, then it is suitable even for the office.

How to make a manicure with foil, see the following video.