Mosaic decoration in manicure is considered not only the most popular, relevant, but also represents an original way of decorating nails. Nail art with a mosaic looks great in everyday and evening image. Its design depends on the length of the nails, the colors used and the application technique.
Design features
Manicure "mosaic" is an original design, thanks to which girls manage to emphasize their individuality and beauty in a special way. It has the form of a single composition made up of individual multi-colored particles, which are most often used stones, pieces of glass or foil. Applying a special technique, such nail art is unusual and stylish. Mosaic manicure has several features.
- Decor elements should be placed next to each other, avoiding long distances. Between these details draw thin lines, they allow you to achieve the maximum mosaic effect.
- Small pieces in the design can take on a different shape. Most often, the stylistics use square and triangular fragments, but there are also particles in the form of ovals and spots.
- For the basics of manicure you need to choose bright and juicy shades. Their contour is outlined in one color with a thin brush or liner.
It is worth noting that this decor looks good on long nail plates, which are decorated with a classic french. In this case it is possible to decorate with a mosaic both a part of a marigold, and its entire surface. The main advantage of the mosaic pattern is that it is easily created on the nails, so any girl can cope with the creative process.
In this and future season, the combination of mosaic with casting of liquid stones is considered a real trend. The design in this design is distinguished by elegance, grace and luxury.
To avoid the manicure effect nalapistosti, it is recommended to decorate only one or two fingers. In order to make a mosaic using casting, you must have a special material: sapphires, polymer, malachite and emerald. You can add extra shine to nail art using rhinestones, sparkles and stickers. For girls who visit the office, school or university, it is advisable to do a manicure in soft shades, this will emphasize its formality and severity. Interesting compositions for the everyday image can be made with the help of dots or stemping.
Drawing technique
Regardless of what design and color scheme is planned to be used in manicure "mosaic", it must be started with the traditional preparation and processing of marigold. Since this decor is too "capricious", the handles must necessarily have a well-groomed and impeccable look that will give them even more beauty.
After the nail plate has acquired the desired length and shape, and the cuticle has been processed, you can proceed to the most crucial stage - the creation of a picture. The process is carried out in several stages.
- First of all, the surface of the nail plate is degreased with a special agent, then it is opened with a colorless base and dried in a UV lamp.
- Then a thin layer is applied to the base in the form of colored lacquer. As a rule, for the "mosaic" masters choose a light base. You can also use varnishes and contrasting shades, but there is a chance that they will show through and the composition will be blurred.During the painting it is important to ensure that the varnish does not fall on the cuticle area and the skin.
- Then, with the help of acrylic paints or multi-colored varnish, they begin to apply abstraction from the free edge of the nail. The pattern should be in the form of colored spots of different size and shape. The combination and number of shades depends on the image and imagination of the girl, the main thing is that the “mosaic” should look harmonious. It is necessary to leave small gaps between the background spots, which will later be filled with a contour.
- At the end, the surface of the nail is dried and every detail of the pattern along the contour is outlined with a thin brush, needle or toothpick. The color and thickness of the contour layer may vary. Most often stylists choose black for eyeliner, but any other contrasting shade is also well suited.
- When the ornament is applied on all nails, it is fixed with a finishing coating and re-dried in the lamp.
How to make a mosaic manicure, see the following video.
Recommendations of specialists
Mosaic manicure can be easily done on your own at home. Of course, the technique of applying such patterns requires a certain experience, but even novice masters can cope with it. To make the process of creating an unusual decor correctly, it is necessary to take into account the following tips of stylists:
- performing a classic manicure, nail plates must be cut wet, they are filmed only dry;
- you can not degrease marigolds with acetone, for this you need to use special tools that do not eliminate shine on the nails;
- For work, you should choose high-quality paints and varnishes of uniform consistency, they must be applied in several layers;
- it is better to refuse from agents that include formaldehyde and toluene, since they can cause allergic reactions;
- the first time you design it, you should practice it on a piece of paper, drawing up sketches in pencil;
- in order to give an unusual shine to the mosaic manicure, it is desirable to combine varnishes with a glossy and matte surface;
- for a bright and evening image of a marigold with a “mosaic”, you can decorate it with such decorative elements as rhinestones and sequins.
Beautiful examples
- To date, there are many options for creating mosaic nail art. A manicure with shine, which is created in the form of foil abstraction, is considered a real trend. Design design begins with a base covering the base, after which chaotic strokes are made with transparent varnish. On the sticky surface is carried out with foil and perform light prints. Such a manicure looks unusual with black lines, which are used for abstraction details. Such a solution will suit any image of a girl, giving her marigold chic and sophistication.
- Mosaic manicure with a complex drawing is also considered interesting. To increase the efficiency of the patterns, the nail is completely covered with a special top, then, using a thin brush, they begin to draw rhombuses or squares. After drying the contour and lines, the formed cells are painted over with various shades. Such nail art is distinguished by originality and fills the image of the lady with mystery and mystery. For everyday life, it is too bright, but at the celebration will not leave anyone indifferent, attracting the attention of others.
- A perfect example would be a manicure with a mosaic effect, created with the help of craquelure varnish. This coloring agent has a unique ability - after complete drying, its surface begins to crack, mosaic fragments are formed. In addition, in this version it is not necessary to do additional drawing of parts. This manicure is perfect for bright and self-confident girls.