Sand effect manicure: what is it and how is it done?

Sand nail design looks equally amazing on the nails of young ladies and respectable ladies. It is perfect for a romantic date and a formal business meeting. Some women of fashion are interested in features of a plush design, a technique of execution, useful tips, pros and cons. Other young ladies want to learn about new trends in fashion, to see unusual velvet images on the nails.

It has become fashionable to decorate your nails with soft sand and a matte top. It turns out a great plush surface. Sand manicure looks luxurious and original. It is created using a special powder, which is called "velvet sand".

Flock is of several types. It can give your nails the appearance of velor, velvet, cashmere, satin or suede. After the final treatment, a matte finish can be obtained. The color of the sand depends on the base gel, when mixed with which the powder gets its color. Interaction with varnish on the texture of sand is not affected.

Manicure with sand is great for natural and artificial nails. Any kinds of varnishes are suitable. Plush manicure looks volumetric even without applying a finishing top. Any design created using the gel can be decorated with velvet or acrylic powder.

There are undoubted advantages of design.

• Sand manicure is easy to do. The material is very easy to apply on the nail, holding on for a long time. To use the powder does not require special professional tools. They are needed only to create a pattern on the nail surface.

• Elegant manicure with the effect of sand can be done at home on their own. You must first read the instructions for applying the material to the nail. Sand covering the surface is easy, simple and fast.

• If the velvet sand was not enough, then it is quite possible to replace it with acrylic powder. You can buy the material in any specialty store.

• The versatility of a manicure is that it combines with any clothing, suitable for ladies of all ages.

The disadvantages include the difficult removal of rough texture. The remains of sand design clean cotton swab soaked with nail polish remover. Cotton pad must be pressed to the nail plate, hold for a few minutes. After softening the sand, it is not difficult to remove the substance.

There is another drawback: manicure with the effect of sand, made at home, lasts for several days. It can be made for a specific event. In beauty salons, creating sand design is an expensive procedure.

To create a sand manicure velvet powder, nail polish and a brush are required.

One of the most excellent materials for decorating nails is velvet sand, or flock. It looks like a multi-colored fine powder. Powder of the acrylic substance brought to a dry consistence consists. The structure of the powder resembles shiny dust. Special viscose added to the sand creates a shimmering effect.

Often used acrylic powder, which is similar in texture to the velvet sand. With its help, you can create a more refined sand manicure.The print looks very neat, lasts longer than the pattern, made with velvet sand.

Sugar varnish, or liquid sand, fits well on the nail surface, does not spread. But according to reviews of some girls who do manicures on their own, liquid sand highlights the relief and emphasizes the unevenness of the nail. To avoid this, two conditions must be met:

• sugar lacquer should choose high quality;

• nail plate should be polished smoothly and soundly.

There are various techniques of applying velvet sand on the nails. You can use any way you like, just to properly cover the nail plate with sand.

• It is necessary to pour a lot of powder on the still dried nail surface, dry and shake off the remnants with a brush.

• Finger coated with nail polish dipped in a jar with special sand.

• Liquid sand is easily applied with a brush to the surface, because it is much thicker than ordinary varnish.

Technique of manicure using velvet sand:

1. first nail file is aligned nail plate;

2. cuticle removal, cleaning, degreasing and polishing of the nail;

3. the base is created, dried in the ultraviolet lamp;

4. two layers of gel are made;

5. again the nails are thoroughly dried in the lamp;

6. the nail surface is treated with top;

7. on the dried plate put patterns, ornament, any pattern;

8. abundantly sprinkle with sand on the surface that has not yet dried, and the drawing should be completely covered with the substance (it is recommended to perform operations on the jar to shake excess material there);

9. drying in the lamp takes twice as long as usual;

10. after polymerization with a brush remove the remnants of the material.

There are two more ways to create a sand manicure without using a base gel.

First method:

1. preparation of the nail surface: cleaning, removing the previous varnish, degreasing, filing;

2. applying clear or cream varnish;

3. after about 10 minutes, the surface is sprinkled with velvet powder;

4. excess sand is removed with a brush;

5. draw patterns;

6. nail plate covered with shellac;

7. It is advisable to dry the nails in the UV lamp.

The second method:

1. after cleaning the nail, it is necessary to apply varnish;

2. further drawing is done;

3. then you need to use velvet sand;

4. after drying, the excess powder must be shaken off;

5. then follows the application of the fixing varnish.

You can use acrylic powder. It forms a slightly different roughness. The effect of velvet increases.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a sand manicure using acrylic powder:

1. nail file give the necessary shape to the nails;

2. degrease the surface;

3. put the base layer and dried;

4. make a layer of gel, thoroughly dried;

5. repeat the previous action;

6. put a top, dry, remove the adhesive layer;

7. create a gel pattern;

8. dried layer;

9. sticky layer is not necessary to remove;

10. again covered with gel;

11. sprinkle with acrylic powder;

12. dried in the lamp;

13. shake off excess powder with a brush;

14. Do not cover the final top in order to avoid the loss of velvet.

When applying such a manicure, you can use the advice of experts.

• Flock of proven companies must be purchased in special stores or at fairs of the beauty industry. You should see the date of manufacture, expiration date.

• Velvet or acrylic powder do not need to save. The nail surface is plentifully sprinkled. For better fixation it is necessary to press it slightly.

• To add charm to nails the French, sprinkled with sand will help. Rhinestones will give a special piquancy.

• It is recommended to apply clear and heavy lines. They are needed for expressive drawing.

• Matt shades of lacquers provide good sand fixing. On such a surface is easy to draw, the image does not spread. When applying the pattern on the entire nail may use glossy varnish.

• It is best to use several shades of sand.

• Before applying the gel paint patterns, the nail plate should be rubbed with a grinding buff.

• It is recommended to mix very thick paint with gel or varnish of the same color.

• Longer drying in the lamp allows velvet powder to take a darker color. If you want to achieve this result, you must exceed the recommended drying period.

• Sugar lacquer must be completely dried before applying the finish.

• While drying without using a lamp, you should not touch the nails covered with velvet sand for 40 minutes. The drawing will not be erased if an ultraviolet lamp is used.

Any decorative element applied to the velvet surface of the nails, gives elegance and solemnity. Various patterns, flowers, symbols look amazing on a plush nail plate. This season is fashionable to use floral and floral design. Velvet roses, delicate flower buds look extraordinary.

Special charm attached to the image of dew drops on flowers, created with rhinestones. You can see the plush flower arrangements. White wedding sand manicure with the image of flowers, magnificent patterns looks very beautiful.

In the trend oriental pattern. The print with the image of sakura branches, oriental ornament remains the most sought-after and fashionable design.

The novelty of the season is marmalade nail design. It is similar to sugar manicure. Not dried out nail plate, covered with gel or varnish, abundantly sprinkled with powdered melange.

Manicure with sand is excellent for creating a winter design. Frosty velvet patterns look amazing on nails. Knitted manicure imitates the weaving of a scarf or sweater. Looks great on almond-shaped and short nails. It is perfect for the winter season.

Sand manicure of black color will suit the evening celebration, inlay with shiny white stones will give the design a special gloss. Velvet sand perfectly combines with any color varnish. Red varnish on the background of sand looks bold and bright.

The use of gold sand is suitable for any clothing, suitable for all events, including for everyday life. Golden velvet always looks elegant and luxurious.

How to make a manicure with the effect of sand, see the following video.