Features and techniques of leopard manicure

The leopard manicure, made in different versions, including with a classic jacket, is always popular. Knowing the subtleties of the coating, you can decorate your marigolds independently, and in any color scheme based on the general idea.

Design with animal print looks equally impressive on the pens of both young and mature women. Of course, it must fit the occasion, therefore it is performed in bright or pastel combinations of varnishes. This decoration is also relevant for those who have nail plates that are uneven and have some flaws: with the help of leopard spots, they can be made as inconspicuous as possible.

Allowed and additional elements of decor:

• glitter and rhinestones that make nails more expressive and bright, they are mainly appropriate for celebrations and parties;
• on the other hand, the same rhinestones and small beads, when they are placed on the nails, dosed, or even decorate one or two fingers, can make the manicure especially refined, therefore, suitable for more serious events, and sometimes for everyday life.

In general, nails of any shape and length are suitable for this type of design, but best of all, spectacular spots look on oval and square nails of medium and long length. Artificial and natural nail plates are suitable for decoration.

By itself, a leopard pattern involves a combination of black, yellow and orange spots on any suitable background, but this is a stereotypical idea of ​​a “predatory” design. Modern fashion has other unusual combinations of colors and shades:

• black with pink or purple;
• silver with lilac;
• white with black, red;
• yellow (gold) and brown;
• blue with different shades of blue.

For a youth party, a girl can choose more extravagant combinations, such as burgundy and pink, emerald green and light green.

For a manicure with a print in the form of stains, three design options are commonly used:

• traditional classical style involves the use of nude, natural shades, as well as silver and gold;
• if the spots are done in French manicure, then the main part of the nail remains of a natural color, and the animal print starts up along the “smile” - the edge of the nail;
• A variety of bright colors are used to visit the club or other youth events.

Of course, it is important to observe their compatibility, but sometimes the opposite shades look stylish and expressive.

Clothing for a more effective combination with a manicure is better to choose a uniform, but it can always be supplemented with glasses in a leopard frame, a belt or a small scarf of the same color. If there is a blouse or even a dress in this style, the combination may look tasteless.

Different products are chosen as a coating, and simple varnishes that quickly wear out are suitable for this, which means that the appearance of the nails loses its beauty and attractiveness.

Leopard manicure can be performed with stable formulations:

• acrylic paint with a thin brush (No. 1, 2);
• if the nails are extended, it makes sense to apply acrylic or gel polish;
• The best option for natural nail plates is shellacs, which are presented in a wide range and allow you to choose any shades, besides, this coating is durable and will help to keep unusual decor for 2-3 weeks.

Leopard jacket can be done with the help of a stamping kit, which allows you to create any drawing. This kit includes:

• rubber or silicone dies;
• plates with different patterns;
• highly resistant coatings for application;
• nail scraper - scraper for cleansing the nail surface.

When making nails should be borne in mind that you need to transfer the picture quickly, because the special varnish quickly hardens. With certain skills, you can use the sliders - stickers made to order. From above for durability, they are covered with a double layer of finishing varnish.

First of all, you need to choose the way with which the “predatory” manicure will be performed and prepare everything you need.

In the usual version it is:

• tools to create specks - a thin brush, toothpick or needle, manicure pen;
• bath, towel, cotton swabs and discs;
• tweezers for cuticle correction;
• nail polish remover;
• colorless base coat, varnishes for the base, contour, stains.

Step by step procedure is as follows:

• at the first stage, the old coating is removed, the nails are processed, the cuticles and burrs are eliminated, the plate is given a round or square shape that needs to be degreased;
• the transparent basis is put and dried up;
• base varnish, which will be contrasted with specks, is applied in two layers and both of them are dried in turn;
• You can paint stains with a brush or toothpick, the main thing is to do it carefully so that they do not spread, well, if the elbow is on the table, the movements will become more accurate and precise;
• “Leopard” does not require special symmetry at this stage even when the contours of the spots are outlined in a darker color, because in nature the flawlessness of nature on the skin of a predator does not differ;
• the white dots and semicircles on the spots themselves will give them a more lively, “leopard” look, so it’s even good if they are located chaotically;
• then all these strokes are also surrounded with black lacquer, but if you leave them unclosed, they will look more realistic.

Manicure with the help of stamps will be more accurate and attractive if there is no drawing skill. The technique of stamping art includes the following actions:

• having carried out the usual preparatory treatment of nails, apply the base and double coating with background varnish;
• then a stencil is applied and its indentations are filled with a contrasting lacquer composition;
• using a stamp quickly and accurately makes an imprint, and the remains are removed;
• Finally, two fixing layers are applied.

It is not always possible to do everything neatly, the skill of applying specks with a brush or using special plates requires skill, so you can practice a little before making a leopard manicure.

How to make such a print more realistic, see the following video.