One of the latest innovations in the field of nail design has become a mirror rubbing, making the usual coating ideal. This tool is suitable for a festive decoration, but it can decorate a classic pedicure, adding a touch of novelty and freshness to it. The shimmering shine that appears when it is used can produce a wide variety of shades, depending on the color of the gel polish.
What is fashion glitter?
Pigment glitters in the form of glitter became popular a few years ago, and were mainly used for festive coatings, replacing the once-popular metallic lacquers. Looking at how perfect the coating looks like in photos, some dare not use it. But the technique of using this mysterious pigment is very simple.
Rub in is a fine and weightless crystalline polyester powder, perfectly lying on a fresh layer of varnish-gel. Fashionable powder is of any color and has varying degrees of nacre, gold or silver, so you can choose it to your taste.
The tool has certain advantages:
- it does not provide for a complex application technique, and you can master it yourself;
- even with one type of powder, having several varnishes on hand, you can get a completely different design;
- pedicure process does not take much time, and the result exceeds expectations.
Rubbing in small jars is sold, its weight in a package is from 0.5 to 1 g. Despite the scanty amount, it is spent economically, so you can use glitter for a long time.
In general, this is an affordable tool, however, at retail, its value can be “screwed up” several times, so many people buy it online, after reading reviews about a particular resource and the quality of the product.
When choosing, it is advisable to look at the product photos specifically on the nails, which real buyers often post online.
Proper use
It should be noted that this glitter is perfectly applied to acrylic and gel coatings, and ideally fits on a fresh layer of quick-drying gel polish. It is only necessary to carefully and gently distribute the powder on the nail plate. The remains are usually simply shaken off, and the nail is sealed with a top.
From the tools you need a special rubber claw, which will make the process of laying more convenient. In its absence, it is possible to apply with a finger pad.
Of course, the ideal result can only be obtained with the exact following technology, step by step it looks like this:
- the most important step is the preparation of the nail, including the removal of the cuticle, excess particles, hardware processing is possible in the salons;
- sanding is obligatory - the appearance of the coating largely depends on a flat surface;
- using the bafik, a shiny layer is removed from the plate;
- The first layer is a transparent gel polish, it is superimposed color version;
- ideally, the glitter should be applied to the top, dried in the UV lamp for about 2 minutes;
- using an applicator or a finger, rubbing is applied and distributed - this is done until the nail looks uniform in color;
- Excess powder is cleaned with a soft file or a buff from the sides and around the entire circumference of the nail plate;
- At the end of a glossy top is applied to enhance the shine and volume, and the nails are dried.
If you want to make a stunning pedicure with rubbing in, you can even use a regular lacquer, however, you need to determine when it starts to harden, and only then apply the product.
Cuts
Different types of pigment can be successfully used to create an unusual, festive and everyday pedicure.
- "Northern Lights" - powder, allowing to give the nails a gentle play, like a well-known atmospheric phenomenon.
- Pearl rubbing it ennobles the nails with delicate white, beige or pink mother-of-pearl, pearl dust looks beautiful on dark lacquer coatings, emphasizing their depth.
- Gold powder suitable for pedicure coating, if you use shoes with decorative elements in gold. Powder will also look rich and elegant under different colored varnishes, so it is better to use it for special occasions and holidays.
- Pedicure can be refined using silver polyesterbesides, it is this variety that gives a unique mirror shine, which attracts everyone.
You can also use rubbing, which give the effect of rainbow streaks or pigment with holographic particles, superimposed only on the gel varnish.
How to avoid mistakes?
An unsatisfactory result is associated with some errors. However, errors can be avoided by adhering to important recommendations:
- you need to carefully polish the surface of the nail, so that it is not observed cavities, mounds and cracks;
- it is necessary to remove nail dust during processing, this will allow to apply lacquer and rub in without gaps;
- metallic luster is possible only with evenly applied powder, and this moment should be given special attention;
- It is necessary to sprinkle glitter generously, since a thin layer will be too thin and transparent, without giving out saturation and depth.
In addition, it should be remembered that the tool should be rubbed quickly, until the gel polish is completely frozen. Also, do not use matte tops - they are not suitable for finishing, only gloss can give the design an expected, luxurious look.
How to apply in a slice, you will learn in the next video.
