Rub in for nails: what is it and how to use it?

Fashion trends in manicure vary season by season. Recently, at the peak of popularity manicure with the effect of a reflective surface. Contrary to the desire of fashionistas, it can not be done only with varnish. To achieve a mirror effect is applied to rub in the nails. Manicurists know what it is and how to use it, but it is possible to master the secrets of technology at home.

Nail for rubbing is a pigmented polyester powder. It has such a small fraction that it looks like powder by its consistency and appearance. Depending on the color of polyester particles, a white, colorless or bright coating with a mirror shine is obtained on the nails.

Its name rubbing received for the way in which the powder is applied to the nail plate. Included with a jar of powder is a special applicator or brush that helps to gain the right amount of powder and even apply a layer on the nail.

The base for rubbing can be any coating: enamel, gel varnish, shellac.

Depending on the method of application, different results are possible: monochrome coating, focus on several nails, French jacket, decorative elements, smooth or volumetric manicure.

The material is classified according to two criteria: grinding (particle size of the powder) and the effect it gives.

Manicure masters use two main sizes. Numbering or marking designations do not have these dimensions. Conventionally, they are divided into powder and melange.

Powder is very fine, soft, flowing. With its help, they achieve a perfectly smooth coating and varying degrees of gloss.

Melange is large particles. In appearance they look like acrylic sand. Melange is sometimes called a "sugar", "marmalade" or "snow" manicure, which is quite true. Manicure with melange is voluminous, embossed, rubbed particles are visible under the layer of the top.

Sometimes a third species will be distinguished - Yuuki's flakes. They got their name for the similarity with snowflakes. In size and shape, they are unlike previous species. These are the finest and finest flakes with iridescent surface. Often this effect is called a chameleon.

Yuuki's flakes are very fragile. This is both plus and minus material. On the one hand, they can be ground into powder and divided into fragments of different sizes, or used as a whole. On the other hand, it is necessary to work with them carefully, so as not to destroy the plates by accident.

By type of coating, there are many more varieties.

• Pearl rub. The color of the coating corresponds to the name. It is light, pale cream, gray white, pale pink, with a bluish tint. The surface of the nail is pearlescent, like pearls. This type of material is popular for weddings and romantic images. Suitable for toasts and everyday wear. Relevant at any time of the year. Transparent, white, silvery decorations of small size are well combined with pearl rubbing: rhinestones, sparkles, caviar beads for manicure, velvet sand.

• "Unicorn". In appearance, it looks like a pearl, but the color is more saturated and warm. Widespread azure, pink, blue shades, the color of pure water."Unicorn" (sometimes called "Mermaid" or "Aurora") has a glossy surface that reflects light. Bright decorations are superfluous in such a manicure, but with matte coatings, this kind of rubbing is perfectly combined.

• Metallic. In the classic version has the color of precious metals: silver, gold, copper, platinum, bronze. But the metallic palette has long gone beyond these colors. Today, the coating with this effect can be chosen in blue, yellow, red, green shades. The surface of the nails under metallic looks like polished. It’s difficult to see your reflection in it, but your nails catch and reflect the light, drawing attention to a stylish manicure. Using several shades of the same color, you can create a gradient on the nails.

• Mirror rub or "chrome" nails. The masters tried to achieve a mirror effect on the nails in different ways: with the help of glitters, foil, sequins, but an even smooth “mirror” can be created only with the help of a rub. It gives the very effect of glass and silver on the nail plate. Manicure looks unusual and fragile, although in fact rubbing is held firmly. With a mirror manicure you should not combine bright accessories on the nails. They are best complemented by rings of silver to match the coating. Rings can be with light stones and diamonds. Jewelry made of base metal without stones will do.

• Ruby-chameleon (or "May beetle"). The peculiarity of this coating is that in addition to smoothness and shine, nails acquire a beautiful multi-faceted color. Reflecting the light, they shimmer in different colors, like the wings of a cockchafer, hence the name. Chameleon coatings are rich in dark shades: emerald, blue, purple, black, dark olive. On the surface of the nail plate at the same time several colors are viewed at once, since the light hits the nails in different ways. Rubbing chameleon is combined with voluminous decorations, with other shades from its palette. For everyday wear it is a controversial option, but at the evening event it will be very useful. It is noteworthy that in a jar the powder does not have such an effect. It has an inconspicuous beige-gray color, and in all its glory is revealed only on the nails.

• Holography (or "Prism"). To describe the effect of holographic rubbing, it suffices to recall the flip side of a CD. In the classic version, the manicure looks like a silver coating with colored tints. You can diversify the manicure with a color base or rub with a bright pigment, but the effect of an iridescent rainbow on the nails will remain. Manicure with this effect is relevant in the cold season, especially on New Year's holidays. It shimmers like snow in the sun, and reminds of a winter fairy tale. It is possible to combine iridescent "winter" shades with white, silver, bluish decor. For example, beads or melange. Also relevant is velvet sand and matte details.

• "Cat's eye". A few years ago, gained popularity magnetic manicure. Special varnish contained in the composition of the magnetic particles. The kit included sticks with magnets that helped create beautiful stains on the nails. Rub in with a similar effect is a more modern way to quickly create a popular "cat flash." However, he also suggests the use of magnetic stick. The advantages of rubbing over gel polish with a similar effect are that the powder is used sparingly, and a clear pattern is obtained the first time. Bright flare can be achieved on the basis of a good quality simple varnish and any gel polish.

• "Northern Lights". Rub in different colors, mostly dark, the surface of which shimmers from a bright to dark gradient. The palette of this type of polyester powder is not rich. These are mainly shades of blue, green and red."Northern Lights" in harmony with glitters, rhinestones, sparkles that resemble sparkling ice and stars in the night sky.

• "Liquid Diamond" - rub with the effect of Hollywood chic. The composition of the powder contains particles of different sizes, from pollen to flakes. They are distinguished by the maximum brilliance, so the nails literally sparkle after application. You can compare such a manicure with a foil or “broken” coating, but it looks more expensive and neat.

The use of rubbing due to the peculiarities of the technology deserves attention. It has a zest. It makes others wonder how it is possible to create such beauty on the nails and how much time was spent on it. And in most cases, those who do not yet know about rubbing are mistaken. At first glance, it seems that performing a mirror manicure is difficult, time consuming and expensive.

Three main advantages of rubbing: simple application technology, affordable price and quick results.

In addition, rubs have several advantages.

• Wide possibilities of ne-art. The material is malleable, the color palette is varied, so you can implement the most courageous ideas.
• Versatility. Any type of rubbing is suitable for use on all coatings. This may be ordinary enamel, which does not require polymerization in the lamp, gel varnishes, biolaks, shellacs. It is important to consider only the composition of enamel. It should not be acetone - it will corrode particles of powder.
• Persistent manicure. Nail design will last as much time as the base. For enamels the term is short - a week or a half. With gel polish about a new manicure, you can not think for at least three weeks.
• Harmless composition. Rubbing does not contact directly with the nail plate. She cannot scratch her or cause other harm.

• Simple application technology. To create drawings using colored powder, practice is needed, but even non-professionals can use a single-color coating.
• Beautifully looks on nails of any length and shape.
• Glitter and pearl overflow visually make nails more dense, smooth and healthy.
• Economic expense of means. To spend the minimum amount of rubbing, you need to adjust to the bulk material, but this is easy.

There are fewer drawbacks than advantages. It can upset an unpredictable result when combined with acetone-based enamel. Also in the first time of use, everyone notes an unusual way of applying the material to which you need to get used.

In rare cases, rubbing is not fixed on the nails. This may be due to poor-quality material or features of the body. Some types of gel varnishes do not take root on the nails, and with them the decor goes away. This situation can be corrected by choosing a suitable basis and a rub from the professional brand. Such a tool will cost more than from the Chinese site, but the effect justifies the cost of materials for the pros.

Apply current trends in manicure can be at home. It is enough to take the classic technique and apply new material to it. And if there is no clear idea of ​​the result, you can peep ideas from the nail art masters.

Classic single-color coating on all nails looks stylish and appropriate in any setting. With the addition of rubbing, this simple technique will play with bright notes of brilliance and rainbow tints.

Mirror shine, pearl and pastel shades are well integrated into everyday and festive images.

"Cotton" cover - a good opportunity to apply a new solution in the design of nails. With rubbing it looks more luxurious than in other techniques. In this case, a matte manicure has many advantages.It lasts longer, suitable for any shape and length of nails, looks noble. In matte performance, bright colors look muffled. If the color manicure with a noticeable brilliance is difficult to decide office staff, then matte will not look defiant.

Mirror manicure - this is the most common option in techniques that involve the use of rubs. The surface of the nail looks chrome.

Glitters successfully emphasize the features of rubbed design. Glitter and pearlescent coating on a light or transparent basis visually make the nails strong and healthy, so this coating is a salvation for thin and brittle nails.

Various combinations of matte and glossy textures always look win-win. They balance each other. Wet gloss on a subdued base helps to give volume to the pattern, and matte patterns on gloss still look unusual.

The combined service jacket looks beautiful: a white matte plate and a silver or golden smile on the edge of the nail.

Another variation of this combination is reverse french. It is possible in two variations: the matte execution of the "smile" and the glossy surface of the nail, and a similar option in the mirror image.

The author's technique of manicure with negative space appeared recently. Its essence lies in the fact that the nail plate is partially covered with color, while the other part of it remains “bare” or “empty”.

For this technique, there are two types of stencils. The first allows you to put a picture on a transparent base, and the second - to leave empty space on the colored nail plate.

Stamping manicure is a type of screen manicure. It involves the use of special applicators made of silicone or metal. The applicator is engraved with an ornament that is transferred to the nail. Usually, acrylic paints or colored varnishes are used for this purpose. Working with rubbing is more difficult than working with liquid consistencies, but the result is worth the labor.

Stickers are best used on a single-color coating. For dark stickers, light bases are suitable, for light ones - contrasting ones. Also on light colors, elements in the color of gold and silver look luxurious.

The sticker is not applied directly to the rub. First, it is sealed with a glossy top, and on top you can apply ready-made patterns.

Technique gradient distributed under the name "Ombre". It involves the use of two or more colors or shades of the same color on the nail. The colors smoothly transform into each other, forming a beautiful stretch.

Rubbing is convenient for a gradient manicure due to a powdery consistency. It is literally shaded on the nails.

At home, the use of rubbing involves several stages. Not all of them relate directly to design work. A significant part of the preparation.

For the implementation of nail ideas you will need coating, rubbing, nail preparation tools, a small set of tools for working with pigmented powder. A simple varnish, gel, shellac or acrylic will suit the role of a base. The choice depends on individual preferences.Be sure to have in the set of high-quality top coating.

At the base rubbing literally glued, and transparent top protects it from mechanical damage, water, sun.

The finer the grinding, the simpler the product is applied to the substrate. The coating is more dense and uniform.

Manicure set must match the type of coverage. If the base is a normal varnish, the minimum set is enough. If the work is carried out on the gel, you need a llama, a liquid to remove the sticky layer, special brushes and nail files for polishing gel nails.

Colored powder is applied and applied with an applicator or brush. She can go in a set with the tool, it can also be purchased separately. Brushes come in different sizes and from different materials.

Brushes and applicator easier to wield when there is little experience. At first, it is easier to put the powder in with your finger (hence the high consumption at first). To rub in does not stick to the skin, it is desirable to use silicone gloves.

In addition, you will need a wide fluffy brush to remove excess funds from the nail plate.

For complex design, you can use stencils and additional decor.

Any manicure is done according to a certain pattern: preparation, base, decor, application of top. Work with rubbing is no exception.

Preparation consists of basic techniques.

1. Process the cuticle and rollers. The classic way is suitable for girls with normal skin of the hands. Owners of delicate skin more suitable European technique - when the cuticle is not cut off, and soften and move away with an orange stick. Apparatus manicure is considered universal, but is done on dry skin without steaming.
2. Eliminate cosmetic defects of nails: remove irregularities, mask broken nails, cracks. The base under the lacquer can be applied with any type of coating.
3. Give the nails the desired shape. The choice of length and shape is determined by the condition of the nails and personal preferences. Rubbing looks favorably on any nails.

The sequence of actions is different when using different materials as a base. Work with ordinary enamel is the fastest, and with gel varnish - the most stable result.

On the enamel.

1. Apply base enamel in one layer on the prepared nails. She has to grab, but still sticky. If at the touch of a finger the layer is not smeared, you can proceed to the main stage.
2. To collect powder with the applicator, to densely powder a nail in a varnish. With a small pad of your fingertip, gently press down, rub the pigmented mixture. The pressure should be lightly, so as not to remove the coating.
3. Brush remove excess powder.
4. Apply top coat.
5. Allow all layers to dry completely. The lamp is not needed for this.

On gel polish.

1. Apply and dry the base. It is important to "seal" the nail on the edge.
2. Cover with one layer of colored gel in one layer, polymerize in a llama.
3. Without removing the adhesive layer, distribute a little rub-in on the nail. Gently rub the pigment. To make the color brighter, you need to repeat the procedure.
4. Brush off any excess powder with a brush.
5. Dry in a lamp rubbed (not longer than one minute).
6. Seal the top layer with a glossy top and cure.

On how to properly rub on gel polish, see the next video.