How to stretch the sparkles on the nails?

In the current season, stretching (ombre) sequins on nails is very popular with fashionistas. Glitter (glitter) - very beautiful, inexpensive and easy to use material. They will easily bring individuality and uniqueness both to a gentle romantic image and to a bright festive one. This article will talk about how to make a manicure with sparkles and choose the right design.

Ombre is a well-known word in the fashion industry. It implies a smooth transition from one color to another. Gradient is most often sent from the top down. At the moment, this technique is actively used when creating nail art. The highlight and unprecedented irresistible stretching added the use of sparkles. In order that the last layer does not fly off, it is usually coated with clear varnish or the like.

It is located directly in the lacquer in a mixed state. Therefore, it is a bit thicker than usual, but it frees you from having to buy glitter separately. They come in different sizes. Manicure with large sparkles often do for parties or holidays. Pearl lacquer, in turn, contains many tiny particles and is in great demand among fashionistas, because it looks less defiant on the nails and fits almost every image.

It is bought separately and is usually sold in flat jars or sachets. Its advantage is that it is easy to experiment with it. You can choose the area where to apply the new layer, the size of the sparkles, their shape, color, pattern.

A gradient can be created according to three main criteria:

• darkness or lightness;
• dimness or brightness;
• more or less (occupied space in one color or another).

There can be countless combinations. Let's stop on some of them.

The most popular combinations (top - glitter): red and soft pink, red and orange, red - white, purple-pink and peach, peach and white, purple-pink and white, orange and peach, amber and yellow, emerald and light - yellow, blue and light turquoise, cornflower and light violet, dark violet and blue, dark blue and violet, purple and light red. The same combinations can be used the other way around, for example, for the first: pale pink and red. Almost any color is combined: silver, gold, copper, black, white.

Differs in tenderness and ease, ideally complements the touching and romantic image. Perfectly combines with any accessories, discreet, but not boring. And also successfully suited for everyday images.

Bright, rich, it is ideal for a holiday, party, festival or concert. The main thing - do not overdo it and do not make a solid fireworks. With this version of the manicure, you need to carefully approach the choice of accessories so as not to “strain” your hands.

It uses dark or dull colors. Looks more restrained. Glitter with the effect "from the depths" gives mystery, mystery.

Probably a classic business style. It can be combined additionally with beige, brown, ocher and nude shades.So, on a black or white lacquer golden-pink stretch will look elegant, but not defiant.

• Two identical tones. The bottom layer has one color, the top one is the same. This option will help you if you want to create a mysterious and imperturbable image. Looks good with colors such as crimson, red, silver, purple and azure.

• Two different tones. For example, you can make the top red, and the second layer - gold.

• Combination. Three or more shades are used, and more often the emphasis on the gradient is given when creating the stretch.

• Transition. For example, if on the lower layer there is already an ombre, then you add it to the next layer. This creates a double gradient, which contributes to an unusual effect. Like a magic haze or falling snow.

• Combining multiple designs. This is a well-known selection of one or several nails. Distinguish one or another can be a different gradient - on all the nail plates to make a weak, "short" stretch, and on some one to bring almost to the end.

• Sheer radiance. This refers to the transition of one or several tones of shiny particles to another without using the bottom layer. The entire nail is covered with an ombre of glittering particles.

Additionally, the banner is decorated with elements such as patterns made on the first layer, crystals - large and small, from which you can also create a pattern, and flat figures - snowflakes, hearts and so on.

• French. White sparkles smoothly from the end of the nail to the beginning. The smile line at the same time merges and does not stand out. The design looks great on the nails of any length.

• Lunar. As usual, the hole stands out. And if the sparkles go from top to bottom, then, as in the previous version, it merges with them. In this case, they go as if an arc.

• Geometric. Stretching is carried out on a layer with geometric elements. This can be either a smooth line, or a grid of diamonds, or several intersecting lines.

• Floral. The design with shining colors, undoubtedly, looks not only very feminine, but also festive. This manicure is perfect for the Eighth of March or birthday.

• Japanese stretching. Quite complex and demanding skills and means of design. It is done in the style of Japanese manicure. For him, careful care of the hands and the condition of the nail plates is important. Therefore, a stretch is preceded by a series of procedures. The result pleases with its tidiness and really almost shines with health.

Make an elegant sparkling (iridescent, brilliant) ombra is not difficult at home. Everything can be done quickly and effectively. So let's take a look at the implementation.

1. Prepare your hands. Carefully process the cuticle, set the length and shape of the nails. The surface must be smooth, degreased and dry. It is very important to achieve an aesthetic result.
2. Apply the first coat of varnish.
3. On the upper part (near the cuticle), apply varnish with sparkles. If you do not have this, you can use a regular varnish mixed with glitter of the desired shade to the desired consistency.
4. Apply top-to-end, paint over remaining space. The layer should not be very thin, but should not be too thick, so that the sparkles are well shaded to stick to the golden mean.
5. Take a thin brush, place the brush parallel to the nail and begin to smoothly shade, from top to bottom.
6. Dry in the lamp and cover with top.
7. The nail file can correct irregularities, if any, on the tip of the nail.

Let's analyze some successful examples of design.

• 4 colors were used here: maroon, blue, cold pink and light peach.The average length and shape of the “soft rectangle” contribute to the resulting pleasant effect of the starry sky.

• Here we chose a smaller length, the shape of a "rectangle". Stretching goes from the bottom up and is carried out with the help of professional paint China glaze. Light pink was used as a subtone that looks very tender with glitter of lilac color.

• Large length, oval shape and vertical gradient - a great way to visually lengthen the nails. In combination with mother of pearl the color scale "unicorn" looks magical and soft.

• On New Year's festive design looks with snowflakes. Magic adds stretching. It turns out as if it is a Snow Maiden's manicure.

• And this design resembles a Christmas tree. He awakens warm and happy memories from childhood - the smell of tangerines, glass cones, balls and laughter of guests. This is a rather complicated, but fascinating option.

• For top chose black. On it, the golden ombre is advantageous and luxurious. Lac on the photo - Milano.

• On the pink top gold looks more tender, but not without solemnity. And also it will look great on soft blue or other pastel colors. Well this design is suitable for a graduation party or a date.

• Made in the style of French manicure, this design attracts glitter. The shiny strip looks great with a mother-of-pearl nude pink top.

• Essie's dark blue lacquer is also often combined with stretching. In this photo, like moonlight, smooth wave of sparkles come from the beginning of the nail plate.

• Demonstrated stretching with large hexagonal sparkles. The particles are arranged skillfully, not a handful, and the oval shape of the nail helps to create a very effective design.

• Spring and bright design turned out with varnish from KBShimmer. Particles of different colors and sizes, mixed together, free you from having to buy a lot of materials.

• Two words - just space! This is a very complex, but justifiably awesome option for stretching sequins. It shows that a real professional worked here.

How to quickly stretch the sparkles on the nails, you will learn from the video below.