Manicure with rhinestones: interesting nail design options and tips for doing

Every woman wants her image to be impeccable. The perfect manicure that fits to the dress is simply necessary today. Many girls love to decorate their nails with shiny rhinestones. This manicure is really very beautiful, but with one condition - it must be done correctly and without excesses.

Rhinestones invented the famous glass maker by the name of Strass, who wanted to make a decent cheap replacement for diamonds. His follower Swarovski became the founder of the mass production of rhinestones using an electric machine. Such jewelry is an example of a very high quality cut.

The main feature of this manicure are themselves brilliant jewelry. They should be well attached to shine on nails as long as possible. Currently, gel polish and special gel bases are mainly used to attach jewelry such as rhinestones. On the nails, they should be kept well, as they are subject to a constant risk of being caught on something and other external influences.

Rhinestones differ in their quality indicators: the material of manufacture, shape, color, substrate.

Mostly used rhinestones from the following materials:

• acrylic is a polymer often used in the nail industry;
• plastic is a cheaper version of the polymer compound;
• glass is the ancestor of all rhinestones;
• zirconium is a semi-precious stone.

The geometry of this decoration is now also a great variety. The shape of the rhinestone around the perimeter can be:

• square;
• rectangular;
• rhombic;
• round;
• oval;
• drop shape;
• various figured forms.

Rhinestones also differ in their diameter - from large ones, which can cover practically the entire nail plate, to small ones - very tiny ones, which from a distance will seem just sparkles. Cut diamond is also very unusual.

The classification of the top surface of the jewelry is as follows:

• classics (for example, Swarovski) - imitation of gem cutting;
• smooth - imitation of pearls, cat's eyes;
• pixie - fine crumb of crystals (broken glass);
• with a conical bottom - only for nails;
• Shinju's pearls are small sea stones;
• charms - you can say whole decorations, consisting not only of pebbles, but also of a metal frame.

You can even distinguish the shine of rhinestone, which is divided into the following categories:

• traditional, which occurs when the light passes through the edges of the decoration and is refracted;
• chameleon (aurora borealis) - the reflection itself also changes from different angles of view;
• pearlescent or pearl shine.

Rhinestones do with the substrate and without it. If the base is present, then it is usually made of foil or a thin metal of silver color. The substrate allows you to select the color of the rhinestone, if it is transparent, and more tightly fasten it on the nail. After all, the reverse side of the base under a rhinestone can have a rough structure.

The rich variety of types of rhinestones allows you to make any manicure on this topic original.

To choose rhinestones, it is important to take into account many factors: this is the main color of lacquer, and clothing, which will be combined nail decoration. Everything has a definite meaning. What is important is the budget that a woman counts on when planning this manicure.

A large variety in appearance and price makes it difficult to choose rhinestones. First you need to decide on the material from which the jewelry is made.

• Acrylic Rhinestones - This is the cheapest jewelry. Their biggest advantage is the price. But the disadvantages are very significant: uneven corners, loss of shine after a couple of weeks of socks and inconvenience in use. Such items are not used in beauty salons, but newcomers to the manicure business love them very much, since the low price allows not to save on experiments.
• Glass rhinestones cost a little more, but have better decorative properties. Their cut is much better than acrylic, but they also lose their brilliance and beauty quite quickly. Just 2-3 weeks, and such a manicure requires a change of rhinestones.
• Swarovski crystals - the most expensive, but the most beautiful and durable rhinestones for nails. True professionals use them. But the price is justified, since the Swarovski manicure with rhinestones will literally shine and attract the eye for a very long time, which even has time to get bored.

After making a decision on the choice of material production, you need to proceed to the choice of colors. I would like to note that transparent rhinestones that have the usual shine or overflow of a chameleon suit almost any basic color of the manicure. They beautifully complement the wedding and casual manicure. Rhinestones can also play on the contrast with a manicure or be in tone.

For an evening out you can use this combination: light and dark rhinestones on the background of deep blue, wine and emerald colors will look amazing. These shades can be supplemented with rings and bracelets with stones of similar colors. For everyday wear, choose soft colors or monophonic manicure and all this is supplemented with single rhinestones, for example, along the growth line of the nail or along the nail plate make a thin thread of the smallest crystals.

Very beautiful shiny crystals look manicured on the marine theme. Various pearls, fish, treasure chests, fish and even mermaids are perfectly combined with shiny jewelry. Such a manicure will decorate the rest, like a real work of art.

It is important not to overdo the amount of jewelry when choosing, and everything else is a matter of taste. You should not choose the material of different companies, because in the process of socks, it can behave quite differently and the general appearance of the nails will lose beauty.

Modern nail design pleases with its variety. Manicurists have learned to reproduce almost any vagaries of customers, so the matter remains only for imagination. However, even in such an individual case as a manicure, there are some fashion trends. You should consider those types of decorative coatings for nails, which are now at the peak of fashion and are perfectly combined with rhinestones.

FRench probably never go out of fashion, as it is a manifestation of good taste and good for women at any age. To dilute its conciseness, rhinestones are often used. For example, all nails are covered traditionally: the regrown tip is usually white, and the rest is of natural color (pink, beige, peach, whitish). And on the ring and middle finger make decorations.Another option could be lunar French manicure, where a line of crystals of small diameter is laid out along the growth line of the nail.

Varieties of French manicure ombre or corner french perfectly combines with rhinestones. Very often, such an elegant and delicate design is used for the most important celebration - weddings. The location of the jewelry here does not matter, usually brides choose designs that are combined with lace veils or some floral ornaments in which rhinestones fit into.

Manicure with the transition of colors in itself looks beautiful and original, but the addition in the form of several crystals will not spoil it. It is important to skillfully emphasize depending on what needs to be emphasized more: a smooth transition of color from dark to light or a pattern of shiny decorations. If the latter, it is better to use light, not bright shades of varnish.

Any solid color manicure is ideal for translating any ideas with rhinestones. Variants of the display of jewelry can be very different - from minimalist small rhinestones to whole paintings on the nails. You just need to choose a suitable pattern or come up with yourself and fulfill this fantasy.

It would be very appropriate to look a solid manicure with rhinestones on the feet, as the frequent change of summer shoes implies some versatility of such a coating.

At the height of fashion is matte varnish. Its beautiful texture and brevity contrast beautifully with elegant rhinestones. For such a coating, you can choose any shade of lacquer, because rhinestones will look harmoniously with almost any color, if it has a matte texture.

Black and white manicure with decorations will always be in trend. But decorating them with rhinestones in manicure, you can get a real concise masterpiece for all occasions. And most importantly, such a manicure is suitable for any outfit, both in color and style.

For lovers of diversity in manicure, you can try different ideas of a combination of drawings and rhinestones. Beautiful look different flowers, leaves and berries, decorated with rhinestones. From red small crystals you can lay berries or stamens in lilies or other flowers.

Pictures of animals can also be decorated with rhinestones. For example, it is possible to arrange a rhinestone instead of the eye of a snake or a bear or any other animal depicted on the nail.

It is important to remember that rhinestones can be distinguished by contrast: there should be light decorations on a dark background, and vice versa.

In shops with rhinestones, you can find a rich variety of nail jewelry. Broths became popular - small balls that are attached to the nails using a quality base. They look very unusual. To touch the nail also acquires an interesting structure. You can try a combination of bouillons and rhinestones, but when choosing such a solution, it is better not to use too complex schemes for crystals and not to choose many colors for a manicure. Let everything be within two or three tones, otherwise the nails may look ridiculous.

Popularized and quite pretentious ideas manicure, which consist not only of the main coating, but also of rhinestones and stones. This combination is appropriate to do for the sake of any solemn event in the evening. And it is better not to get involved in, sticking them in a chaotic manner on all the nails. It is advisable to choose a specific scheme and follow it, putting a rich decoration on one or two nails, no more.

Rhinestones are relatively large shiny jewelry. If a manicure is performed with them, for example, by the New Year or for another evening celebration, it can be supplemented with glitters to match the main decorations. Rhinestones inscribed in snowflakes and small silver glitters imitating a blizzard are also suitable for winter manicure.

With the help of rhinestones, you can make a simple and concise design that will look very beautiful thanks to the brilliance of the crystals. To depict a geometric figure from rhinestones is easy: lay out crosses of various configurations, squares, diamonds, stripes and circles.

Trips to the salon to a good master always end with a perfect manicure. But what if you want to learn how to translate design ideas into life and decorate your nails with shiny crystals, then you can try. Rhinestones are not so difficult to stick yourself, the main thing is to comply with the technology and not be afraid to experiment.

Correctly perform a manicure with rhinestones and stick them at home is not so difficult if you follow a number of nuances.

• Choose a design: choose the color of the main lacquer and the pattern according to which you will need to lay out rhinestones. For everyday manicure fit short nails and some decorations. If the nails are long, then the rhinestone can be stuck more, but do not be zealous.
• Choose tools and materials: lacquer, rhinestones, tweezers, scissors, nail file, dots or toothpick, glue for jewelry, topcoat. Gel polish also requires a UV lamp.

• To carry out hygienic preliminary procedures. Trim and file the nails, giving them the desired shape. Remove the cuticle, cover the base and air dry or with a lamp. Use a degreaser if you later apply gel polish.
• Apply the basic color of lacquer, dry it, and then use the base for rhinestones and start to lay them out using tweezers in accordance with the selected pattern. They need to be glued carefully, as errors are unacceptable here. After moving them to the required area using tweezers, you need to gently unclench it and use a toothpick or dots, pressing the rhinestone to the adhesive base for the best grip.
• Cover the pasted rhinestones with a special fastening agent and dry it using ordinary varnish. If gel polish is used, then topcoat is not required. But dry glued rhinestones need about two or three minutes under an ultraviolet lamp.

An important point for working with jewelry for nails is sufficient lighting of the workplace and a convenient table where you can place your hand and accurately see the place where the rhinestones are applied to the nails. It is better to place on the table a white cloth or a sheet of paper before work. On a light background it is much more convenient to work with small details.

Sometimes, to make a symmetrical manicure, they use stencils that are applied to the nail, and crystals are laid out in place of the holes or along the line. This method simplifies the task of home manicure, as it allows you to perform your idea as smoothly as possible. If there are no stencils, you can cut them out of paper on your own in order to guarantee a perfect manicure at the output.

Choosing nail design with rhinestones, it is very easy to get confused, because you want to use all the stylish ideas. And the beauty and variety of jewelry pleases the eye.

What not to do when choosing a manicure, decorated with these stunning crystals.

• It is important to remember that rhinestones are only a supplement to the basic idea of ​​covering nails. An abundant amount of them will look cheap and vulgar.
• Heavy jewelry does not allow air to the nail, so frequent use of them can harm even the most well-groomed hands.
• The choice of cheap materials will not make you wait for the negative consequences in the form of ugly voids after falling away rhinestones or tarnished remaining stones.

• For women after 40 it is better to limit to small rhinestones, one on each finger, or not to use this type of manicure at all. The brilliance of such jewelry can attract attention to the age-related changes in the hands of the ladies.
• Independently inaccurate execution may entail the asymmetry of the pattern, and together with the bright brilliance of such decorations, it can become especially visible.
• The use of too large jewelry can interfere with the performance of household chores or even lead to nail injury, as it is possible to cling to clothes or hair.

Observing the recommendations, you can make a very beautiful manicure with rhinestones and enjoy it for a long time on weekdays, holidays, on vacation and in everyday life.

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