Nail dots: what is it and how to use it correctly?

Modern manicure technologies simplify the work of the masters to the maximum. Created the maximum number of devices to create a spectacular design without much effort and time.

Dots (dotter) - one of the main tools for creating patterns on the nail plate. The device is simple, but like a tassel, it allows to realize the most original design ideas. The basis of his work - the arrangement of points and circles of different sizes. On their basis, more complex drawings are being made. Dots are also suitable for other techniques: filling the internal surfaces inside the contour of shapes, drawing thin elements, creating monograms and other patterns.

Dots for nails is a kind of ballpoint pen. This is a handle, on the end of which a metal ball is fixed (less often a plastic one). The handle is often decorated with sequins, bright plastic, but maybe wooden.

Often dots are sold in sets with balls of different diameters. The easiest inexpensive tool costs 1-2 dollars. Beginners can take one dots with balls at both ends of different sizes: medium and small.

Dots is easy to work if you use the advice of professionals. Even with a single tool, you can create points and lines of different thickness and size. It is regulated by picking up a certain amount of pigment on the ball and by pressing force on the tool.

When performing a manicure using dots, even novices usually do not have problems. However, in order to feel all the possibilities of the tool, you should first use a sheet of paper or cardboard, tips for drawing the simplest patterns. Then you can go to create a picture on your own nails.

To get the right effect, dots should be kept perpendicular to the nail when working., in the same way, put points and take the gel or varnish from the tube. You can hold it in your hand in any convenient way.

When applying the pattern or painting the details, it is better not to lower the dotter each time in varnish, but take a few drops of the coating on a special palette or foil. This option may seem less economical in terms of the use of coverage. But then the drawing will be the right size, without smudges and better quality.

To work with this tool when creating a picture, it is best to use varnishes of medium or thick consistency.

To prevent the pigment from drying out on the instrument, after each drawing and before the new dipping in the pigment, you need to wipe the tip. To do this, use a cloth or lint-free napkins. In general, dots care is undemanding, it is easy to clean.

Dots is a simple tool, so the choice of a manufacturer or a company does not play a role in its use. You can take the most simple and inexpensive.The advantage of dotter lies in its versatility for the execution of many patterns in different techniques: gradient, retro-manicure, graphic design, monograms, ethnic patterns, flower motifs.

You can create different patterns according to your inspiration with the help of dots. Any manicure, no matter what design you choose, begins with a thorough preparation of nails. The accuracy of the manicure and the future appearance of the coating, as well as its durability, depend on their appearance and condition. To draw any image using dots is easy if you use the step-by-step guide for beginners.

First, bring the nails in order. Remove the liquid without acetone old coating. We make a bath to strengthen the nails and soften the cuticles. Remove the cuticles using a trimming method or a European manicure. We give the nail plate the desired shape and length. Plus the design of the dots is that such a pattern is equally suitable for all and without exception and looks great on all types of nails. Smooth the surface of the nail with a light buff treatment. Degrease the nail plate, and apply a primer.

Whatever coating you choose, as a basis for it must necessarily apply a transparent gel or varnish. Design with dots can be done on a regular varnish. In this case, the coating will stay no more than 4 days. First, apply the main color in one or two layers depending on the desired color density. Each layer is necessarily well dried separately. Then, in a contrasting color, drop the dots ball and put points on the lacquer surface in an arbitrary order or strictly execute any shape.

When using gel varnish, the procedure will be slightly different; additional tools and application methods will be needed.

1. After compulsory application of the base coating, we dry it in the lamp for about a minute.
2. Apply a layer of gel polish of the desired shade, for example, red. Dry under the lamp for three minutes. If necessary, apply a second layer and also polarize.
3. To make the pattern on the gel more accurate and not spread, some recommend removing the sticky layer from the varnish before applying the pattern.
4. Put a little white and black gel polish on a palette or a piece of foil. We take dots, dip them in white paint and put dots in random order over the entire surface of the nail or only in some part of it.
5. We take the instrument with a smaller ball, dip it into a black gel polish and put a few more points on each finger. Before each dip in the pigment, do not forget to clean the tip of the dotter with a napkin.
6. Polarize the lamp for about 5 minutes. Then be sure to finish the finish. Carefully seal the edges and the end of the nail to better preserve the manicure.
7. After drying in the lamp, do not forget to remove the sticky layer from the finished manicure. The actual polka dot manicure is ready.

If you can not get dots, then do not worry. It can be replaced with familiar household items with a rounded tip. The best substitute would be a regular writing pen with a metal ball. It should be empty, without ink and well cleaned. Such a “tool” will make it possible to create small points and neat lines of about 0.5 mm in thickness.

It is useful and plastic or wooden toothpick with a rounded end. A metal hairpin, which was used about 20 years ago, will also be useful. They have rounded tips. To draw large circles, you will need a round head stud.

Dots - the perfect assistant for creating different types of manicure from the usual geometric design to drawing in a simple flower and intricate patterns in ethnic style. You can draw hearts, or you can decorate your nails with a ladybug. The author is limited only by fantasy. Work dotsom facilitates any process. They can draw straight continuous lines and fill the space inside the borders of the picture.

We offer several spectacular examples of dots gel gel polish.

Design in the form of flowers and peas - the most popular in the performance of dots. Coloring in the classic combination of red, white and black looks very impressive with all the uncomplicated pattern.

Points can be positioned vertically, horizontally, diagonally or circumferentially. In this case, each time you get the original visual effect.

In the popular technique with the same success, you can use a matte and glossy finish, bright and delicate colors. Make a pattern on the entire marigold or on its parts: the tip, base or side.

Black is the perfect base for graphic patterns. Look at it any colors unusually advantageous.

For a retro-manicure, choose gentle, muffled, slightly “dusty” tones. It can be milk, turquoise and light beige, as in the example. Peas look good on any form of nails. Square, for example, it smoothes and makes it more feminine.

You can add points of any popular technique. In this case, the moon manicure in the technique of negative space is made with the original triangular design of the holes.

With the help of points you can create any stylized thematic decor for different seasons. Winter manicure with laconic dots and silver shine. Formed pattern in the form of original snowflakes. Cute and unobtrusive.

Dots can only arrange accent fingers. To do this, often use the color of the main manicure in the form of points on the accent nails. It turns out a kind of tone roll, reminiscent of the technique of gradient staining.

Oriental patterns in Indian or Moroccan style look simply luxurious, especially on a black, creamy or chocolate background.

Roses are very popular in the dots painting technique. They are often combined with peas or graphic circles. You can choose any color from a classic combination to fantasy shades. The result is a variety of visual effects.

Forget-me-nots bloomed on a red background. The trend is not a clear pattern in the center, but an imitation of a piece of fabric. To do this, separate flowers draw intact, and other parts - in halves or thirds.

Dotter can create a variety of unusual images. These may be animal figures, for example. White cat spilled milk and inherited black paws. And now gently sticks out a muzzle.

Black and white classic always looks fresh.

Fashionable geometry is easily embodied in the form of straight lines and circles. One has only to choose the right shade, and you are in trend.

How to do a manicure dots, see the next video.