Pigment for nails: how to choose and apply?

Manicure design in bright colors is one of the best trends of this season. But whatever variety of tones and shades the palette of gel polishes can contain, you always want to add a unique touch. This can be done with a pigment for nails. It will give a matte tint shine or, depending on the type of pigment, will complement the color with an amazing shimmer.

A pigment is a powdery substance that is intended to impart color to a surface. It helps to change the original tone of the coating. It is applied on nails from acrylic, gel varnish and shellac.

The great advantage of this decor is the ability to create a design.absolutely suitable for any bow. It can be a modest business or minimalistic style, made in pastel colors, or a luxurious evening version in rich colors with glitter.

There are certain nuances of using pigment in combination with different basics. When nails grow with acrylic, this coloring pigment can be added to it in an amount of up to 50%, since the compositions have a similar structure and properties.

When working with gel polish, it is important to observe exact proportions.Because the pigment reduces the strength of this coating. In the color gel, you can add no more than 2% of such coloring matter, and in the transparent - no more than 5%.

This coloring material varies by type. Depending on the source of production, the pigment can be:

• natural;
• synthetic;
• metal.

The natural look is obtained by mixing different kinds of minerals. Synthetic coatings are made from both organic and inorganic sources. Metallic pigments are prepared by mixing various metals or their alloys.

Distinguish these dyes and tint effect. It can be: matte, mother-of-pearl, shimmering, radiant, brilliant with modulations. It is necessary to choose a pigment depending on the type of design. For example, pearl dyes will create the smoothest and most effective transitions when using the ombre technique.

No less unique and modern is the stained glass design. When mixing a transparent base without a sticky effect and different tones of pigment, you can create on the nail a voluminous mini-stained-glass window on any subject. This approach customizes the decor, makes the design unique.

Any manicure should be started with nail treatment. First, the old coating is removed using a special liquid. Then the cuticle is removed, and the periungual pads are processed. The tip of the nail is given the desired shape, and the entire working surface is carefully polished with a buff. Dust residues must be removed from the plate before applying the substrate. It uses a cotton pad and degreaser.

Now you can impose a protective base. The most commonly used transparent version of gel polish. Next, the layer is dried under a UV lamp. Now thinly color Kohler and also dried.The processing of each lamp cover is about two minutes.

You can proceed to the decoration. To do this, take a transparent gel polish and a thin brush for drawing, which create a pattern on a color coating. Of course, it can be made on different subjects and in any style.

Pigment of the desired color is collected on the brush and is applied on top of the drawn lines. If you need to take a different color, then wipe the villi of the brush with a polyester lint-free cloth. Drawing make the so-called driving-in movements that provides the maximum density of a color scheme.

If a novice does the work, then before changing the color, it is better to dry the previous element. But then you need to paint with transparent varnish again. At the end, the topcoat is applied, and the finished manicure is placed under the lamp.

It is also possible to mix the pigment with an acrylic base or a clear gel polish.

In addition, a separate container is recommended for each color. The mixing itself is carried out with a brush, as it allows the color particles to be evenly distributed.

Often, nail designers put pigment on dried color base. It helps to create the necessary shade and play. Here we must remember that this material does not completely change the original tone, but only gives a reflection of a different shade.

This technique will help to embody a metallic design or give a golden shine to the decor. An excellent option would be an ombre with a smooth shading and smooth transitions. Here it is necessary to make a reservation that the pigment looks best on dark colors. On pastel shades, transitions and flicker are less prominent.

Correctly apply the pigment will help one-time sponge for the shadows. Due to its texture, the composition lays tightly and accurately. When creating a color scheme on a moon manicure or a french sponge, it is easier to outline the necessary bend.

Pigment can be combined with different design styles. Using this mixture is suitable for bright girls who prefer to stand out and focus on nails. Of great importance and value. Even when choosing expensive products for the same price, you can buy one or two bubbles of gel polish or 10 packs of pigment.

In addition, the process of mixing different colors of the pigment is much easier, and is available to any girl who does not have the professional skills of a nail designer. For example, a French ombre effect on long nails combined with a moon design is hard to paint with gel polish. And when using pigment and sponge the task is simplified many times. And also creating a color jacket, I want to emphasize the tip color as much as possible. The pigment can easily cope with this task.

With some skills in drawing patterns with a brush, it is easy to create a three-dimensional drawing. Pigment can be used to highlight the glow of one of the tones, the depth of color or transitions between shades. This decor will help to show their individuality.

In any case, the use of this composition when creating a manicure will significantly reduce the cost of decor and give you the opportunity to change the design frequently, experimenting with color solutions.

For pigments and how to use them, see the video.