Mica for nails: options for design and subtleties of use

It would seem, in what conditions geology and beauty-industry intersect? Modern nail art is a fresh trend in the design of nails - layered, thin, varying in shades of sparkling mica. This decor can be adapted to any casual and business attire, despite the fact that it looks festive and elegant.

Mica is a natural material that has a layered texture. It breaks light in such a way that it creates funny holographic effects. From such brilliance and shine it is impossible to tear off a look. The price of "metamorphic rock" is relatively low, so it is very popular when creating:

• semi-precious jewelery;
• limited series of accessories (bags, straps, stand-up collars, etc.);
• accessories for clothes;
• nail design;
• architectural objects;
• some cosmetics.

The main advantages of the “natural treasure” of the nail service master include:

• excellent layering, thanks to which you can achieve bulk nail art;
• subtle brilliance replacing rhinestone decor, “cat's eye”, shining shades of gel polishes and other things;
• the ability to create an original and unique design, the effect of "broken glass";
• the inability to harm a healthy nail plate;
• the ability to complement evening, business, casual casual look'i.

Manufacturers of mica for nails create artificial material from super-thin pliable particles of plastic. Mica and designs with it are subject even to beginners and women of fashion who make manicures at home.

Glitter mica can be seen in the collections of TNL Professional, Atica, Oxxi, Kodi Professional and other brands. There is also a series of gel polishes with mica, but what is remarkable, the consumption of such materials is extremely minimal. In addition, you can experiment with Yukia flakes on your marigolds, the structure of which is very similar to mica. They are more expensive, but it is also a pressed pigment with a very similar shining effect of “broken glass”.

Many manufacturers skillfully imitate natural material, “slicing” the thinnest foil shining plates, repainting them in all sorts of colors.

Many people get tired of walking with an aristocratic service jacket, a flirtatious moon manicure, lurid rhinestones and pretty bored geometric prints. Mica will go beyond the classical nail art. Today, only two types of synthetic material are known in the beauty industry:

• liquid or wet mica;
• dry mica.

In addition, you can choose from a wide range of the following varieties: small, large-caliber, round, diamond-shaped, mirror mica. The reasons why fashionable women without a doubt choose a holographic decor turned out to be:

• numerous variations of combinations with any shade of varnish;
• unique ability to reflect sunlight;
• avoiding the vulgar and catchy manicure, which often happens with modeling, rhinestones;
• excellent durability with proper application technology, “sealing” the free edge.

The only drawback of mica is the wrong choice of manufacturer. This will entail a series of troubles and disappointments. Mota created mica can peel off, stain clothing. When applying a large number of "shiny" nail design is easy to weight, make it coarse.

On the table of the nail master often there is a liquid version of mica. In fact, this is the usual shellac, gel polish. The consistency of the substance is thick and viscous. It can be evenly distributed over the nail due to its excellent adhesiveness.

For the application of liquid glitter with a pearl shade, use a thin brush with a flat tip, as well as a "hair", with which fancy monograms and lines are obtained.

A bottle of dry mica is shiny "fragments", presented in powder form. Small air pieces of foil are produced by processing the structure of the mineral itself. Get this decor at home is obtained with the help of nail scissors. It is enough to carefully cut the foil into small shimmering pieces.

Due to the dry mica, the effect of a voluminous nail is achieved, an aquarium design.

To create a creative manicure, it is enough to turn to the “broken glass” variant. The easiest way to achieve it, if you use dry mica according to the instructions in the following sequence:

• hygienic manicure, correction of the desired shape, cuticle trimming;
• polishing and leveling the nail plate with a buff;
• degreasing of marigolds with special napkins (it is allowed to use ordinary micellar water for make-up at home);
• applying a primer that will prolong the "life" of the manicure;
• applying a base under the nail art, polymerization under the UF-lamp;

• gel nail polish;
• applying tweezers, a toothpick or dots of flickering particles, their distribution over the entire surface or creating a decorative pattern with their help;
• fixing the result with a matte or glossy top;
• removing sticky layer.

Experienced masters share the secret of a neat manicure: to remove electrification, the wand or dots are pre-soaked in a glass of water. Next on the tip of the tweezers you need to pick up a small amount of mica and transfer it to the nail.

When applying liquid mica, all these steps are repeated until the base is polymerized. Once the primer is fully absorbed, you should not remove the sticky "barrier". It is necessary to dip the brush in the glitter and evenly apply the substance over the surface of the marigold. Experts recommend applying two layers of wet mica at once to heighten the effect.

In contrast to the “dry competitor”, such a manicure will last much longer. The nails themselves are now less prone to chipping, scratching, and they perfectly withstand any stress.

It is somewhat more difficult to create a shimmering jacket, as you will have to test the eye while applying glitter.

A win-win color variation of this decor is considered to be a combination of black gel polish and rich blue glitter, purple and lime mica, red shellac and golden spangles. Fashionable looks on the blue crimson and turquoise lacquer silver shining blotches.

With color mica, you can embody the most incredible ideas of nail art. The decor looks exclusive both in manicure, and in a pedicure. The “broken glass” design fits absolutely any style of clothing and any season of the year. You only need to correctly combine the color palette.

Glitter pedicure looks strikingly and fashionably. It is often combined with sandals on a heel, a high platform. Nails can be covered with completely shining particles or create interesting floral, animalistic prints.

Young girls should experiment with geometric shapes. For the base, you can use the pastel palette, beige or ivory, and on individual nails draw triangles, circles filled with shimmering mica. Such partial occupancy with foiled elements (stripes or crumb) looks extraordinary.

The following options will look fantastic.

• "Broken glass". The design perfectly complements the winter and spring look, perfect for the warm season. Increasingly, young girls use the rainbow effect, coloring the nail plate with holographic hues shimmering in the sun.

• French will become neoclassical, sometimes avant-garde interpretation of the standard French manicure. Decorate the holes as well as the smile line with glitter, and you will surely get the spotlight. Try to pick a dry or wet mica of a contrasting hue, rather than the very base of varnish.

• Honeycomb decor - this year's fashion theme. To translate such a masterpiece will require the experience of a master and high-quality tools. Pick up the desired shape and location of the honeycomb, in order to outright destroy their rivals and the stronger sex. Beautiful graphic pattern will be the perfect complement to the evening look.

• Glitter in a wedding manicure just will not spoil the elegant image of the bride. Combine bright sparkles with the neutral tonality of shellac, gel polish.

• New Year's manicure in 90% of cases, it is not without mica. In this case, you can embody the most incredible ideas, correctly combining shades: fiery red and elven green, dark blue and silver, lilac and mustard, burgundy and golden.

• Abstract design using glitter will add nobility and aristocracy to any image. Masters create phantasmagoric images in the style of modernism, impressionism. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish mineral mica from acrylic painting on nails. This difference is visible only in the total cost of the work.

In any design of nails a la "broken glass" it is important to observe not only the technique of applying powdered material on the nail plate, but also successfully combine the color palette. There are several "trump" ideas with which any fashionista will feel like a self-confident lady, a fatal lady or a carefree young mademoiselle.

The coolest shades to use mica are considered such.

• Grenadine - A real "antidepressant" for the autumn-winter period. The appetizing hue is associated with dynamics, boldness, looks somewhat defiant, but in combination with golden, blue sequins emphasizes well-groomed hands, romantic nature, seductiveness and passion. The color of the grenadine looks stylish with a gray and dark blue tonality.

• At the peak of popularity - color "Port Tony" with rich eggplant intonations. Noble walnut brown palette is suitable for self-confident women. It fits perfectly into monochrome nail design.

• Tone Ballet Slipper, or "ballet pointe", excites its versatility. Multicolored mica looks spectacular on a powdery marshmallow basis with an admixture of beige and pale lavender hue. She emphasizes the sophistication and femininity of nature, creates a glamorous and candy baby-doll image.

• Terrific on nails with glitter looks nude tone "Oily rum". This is an indispensable option for a winter look, literally a “warming” look. The shade delicately emphasizes the whiteness of the skin, it will be especially fashionable to look on short claws.

• Charmingly in “duet” with mica looks calm shade "Sea Peony" or Navy Peony. This varnish will have a rich pigmentation, suitable for a festive manicure.

Such tones look as fashionable as Shaded Spruce, "Golden lime", creating catchy nail bows, inspiring cheerfulness and vigor.

Using the glitter decor, young women of fashion are increasingly seeking to create sweet "candy" designs, complementing the design of camoufs, with colorful confetti. Representing powdery or saturated pink shades, truly girly look'i are obtained. Girls in elegant 30 years prefer a more restrained palette:

• Sailor Blue deep dark summer sky tone;
• the shade of the pearl-gray Harbor Mist harbor, resembling a haze of mist;

• coffee drinks mocha, latte, cappuccino in sandy-beige design, always with milky accents of mica;
• spring azure sky tone Little Boy Blue with “mirror” glitter inserts;
• oriental spices and Chili Oil spices in a sensual red-brown tones.

Use simple techniques for applying such decorative material as mica. The effect of any selected design you provided.

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