How to make an unusual stained glass manicure?

For any woman it is very important to keep yourself in perfect order, it does not bypass it and nails. Maintaining nails in a neat and beautiful condition is not so difficult - just a few simple procedures once a couple of weeks are enough.

To date, there are many different variations of creating a beautiful manicure. One of these options is the stained glass design.

Nails decorated in stained glass style is bright and creative. Stained glass gives some special festivity. This option is ideal for those girls who are tired of a normal, boring and dull manicure, but many wonder what a stained-glass manicure is and whether it is difficult to perform it.

The technique of stained glass has its origins in ancient times. Only initially, this technique was used far from miniature decoration of nails: huge windows in huge buildings adorned with stained glass windows. In the modern world, anything can be decorated with a stained glass window. Recently, the technique has found application in the decoration of nails. The stained glass manicure technique emerged from the varieties of the service jacket, however, it had long ago grown into something more.

Creating stained glass images on the nails is possible with the help of even ordinary varnish, the main thing is to have at least the makings of a professional. The ideal option for decorating such a style would be a special translucent gel polish that will look very nice and neat. The technique of applying any varnish is practically no different. With professional coverage, the main and the brightest color of the stained glass is obtained, as it were, inside the nail, and protected from above by a colorless gel.

You can try to create a beautiful nail design at home, but for this you need to have at least minimal skills in this area and all the necessary materials and tools. For this you need to purchase:

• starter set of tools (special nail scissors, cuticle sticks, a set of nail files for shaping, a brush to remove dust, a special pusher and nakoshnitsy);
• special UV lamp;
• firming base for stained gel;
• color gel or gel polish;
• black or white lacquer;

• top for gel polish;
• rhinestones and sparkles;
• disinfectant.

The whole process of creating a stained glass on the nails occurs in several stages.

• Primary treatment of the nail and cuticle plate.
• Covering the nail with a strengthening base in several layers.

• Applying color coating on the nails. Then also required drying under the lamp.
• Drawing a thin brush of black borders, which are smooth or broken lines.

• Drawing color spots between black borders.
• Redrawing the borders with a thin brush.
• Strengthening the entire pattern with a special top and finishing the tip of the nail plate.
• In the end, it is necessary to process and sanitize all tools and remove the workplace.

Stained glass painting of nails, in turn, is divided into 4 subgroups, one of which must be selected before proceeding to work. Preference is given individually depending only on your tastes.

• Mosaic technique.To create a stained glass window of this type, pieces of foil, mica, rhinestones, small ornaments or tinsel are used. You can compare this kind of technology with "broken glass".
• Contour manicure. First, a black outline is made for various lines, shapes, and waves, and then the outline is filled with color from the inside. The color is a regular varnish or gel. In addition, rhinestones or sparkles can be used.
• Standard decor with painted elements.

• Stained glass decoration. This decor contains a large number of ornate elements, weaves and zigzags.
• Imitation gems. A feature of the stained gel polish is its thickness, thanks to which on the nail, instead of sparkles and rhinestones, you can create a bright imitation of gems. This design looks unusual on the nails and is more original at the moment than the previous versions.
• Mirror or glass "neyl-art".

• Aquarium technology. Transparent or translucent gel polish is complemented by all possible decorative elements (rhinestones, sparkles, etc.). Most often, such a design is used on extended nails.
• Combination. The combination of several of the above varieties. All of them are well combined together, but we must not forget that the sparkles and rhinestone should be in moderation.

The classic options for creating a stained glass window include some simple elements of geometry, that is, lines and shapes, but your imagination can easily transform these too simple shapes into fancy flowers, and inconspicuous lines into bright plants. In this case, the technique of implementation will practically not differ from the standard, only the level of skill and professionalism necessary to create complex elements will be different. Therefore, it is important to be confident in your abilities before moving on to more complex elements and drawings.

If you decide to make a manicure using colored foil, then you will not need colored gel polishes, since bright pieces of foil will add brightness and beauty here. Therefore, in this situation from the process of creating a stained glass manicure you need to remove parts with colored varnish. All you need is a base, a white stained gel polish and anchoring top.

If you are bored with simple elements and you have gained enough experience, then it will suit you. stained glass french manicure. The process differs slightly, but is quite complicated in contrast to the standard. In this case, care must be taken to ensure that all the nails are decorated equally, smoothly and carefully.

At the moment on the market there is a huge amount of a wide variety of gel polishes from different manufacturers, which can be purchased at any cosmetic store. But preference is still given to the already proven brands. Among them:

• Kodi;
• Nayada;
• Diamant;
• "Formula Profi" and others.

• Before applying the stained glass gel polish, it is imperative that you thoroughly mix, since the pigment settled to the bottom can spoil the varnish feature and leave stains and bald spots on the nails. With a uniform distribution of gel varnish, the glass effect is preserved.
• Stained glass gel polish is a specialized varnish for decorating nails, so they are not recommended to completely cover the nail plate. It is better to use it for some small design elements.

• It is better to use all varnishes and gels strictly according to the instructions, and also to take into account all the individual features of your nails.
• When using a UV lamp it is necessary to know all its features and characteristics that are indicated in the passport of the device.This is necessary in order to accurately determine the drying time of any of the layers.

If you decide to make a stained glass gel polish independently and at home, then it is not difficult, the main thing is to follow a few tips:

• A standard base coat is suitable as a solvent for a stained gel, the main thing is that it has a thick texture and viscosity;
• At first, a soluble base is dripped into the glass, then a gel and paint, and it can be stirred with the help of some small object, for example, with a needle.

To feel truly irresistible, enough of such a simple trifle - an unusual manicure, an example of which is a stained glass manicure. This kind of design of the nail plate - it is always elegant and beautiful, and most importantly - very interesting. You can safely experiment with colors, designs and additional decorations. The main thing is that your manicure brings you joy, positive emotions and ideally complements you and your image.

An overview of the stained gel varnishes and more detail on how to make such a varnish at home, you will see in the next video.