Mother-of-pearl manicure, it would seem, has always been revered. But this is not entirely true - for several years he has occupied a confident position in the ratings of anti-trends. It was believed that its owner does not follow fashion at all. This year, unexpectedly, this type of coverage is back in trend.
According to beauty experts, its relevance will not be limited to one season, so you can safely stock up on a whole collection of bubbles.
Benefits
The most fashionable colors for mother-of-pearl manicure will be soft blue shades and other pastel colors. They will appeal to those who are a little tired of excessive brightness on the nails. In addition, delicate mother-of-pearl varnishes are an absolute must-have for those whose lifestyle requires restraint in nail art. Thanks to this palette, hands look well-groomed and nails look elegant.
Also, when the coating starts to wear off a little from the tips of the nails, it is not very noticeable and does not require daily reapplying.
Features
Pearlmanicure is very demanding on the condition of the nails. It emphasizes all the shortcomings of the nail plate and the imperfect state of the cuticle. Therefore, before opening the bottle with the selected varnish, you will need to process your nails. The complex of procedures includes giving the nails the same length and shape, processing the cuticle, removing the burr.
Rubbing glitter
There are several ways to give your nails a pearly glow. One of them is rubbing glitter.
For work you will need:
- base coat;
- light polish;
- small sequins in different colors;
- brush;
- top coat.
Getting Started:
- A transparent base coat should be applied to treated and filed nails, which will even out the nail and close all microcracks.
- After this layer is completely dry, two more layers of varnish are applied - the first one dries well, and the second one should be a little sticky.
- Sprinkle white glitter on your nails. It is better to do this with a brush, which should spread them over the entire nail plate with a little pressure to rub them into the varnish. Some people find it easier to do this with their fingers.
- Just shake off any leftover glitter.
- To make the coating look more like mother-of-pearl, it should shimmer in different colors. To do this, you need to add a small amount of colored sparkles. They are applied with a brush, which places the spots next to each other, as if the work is being done.stamp. At the end, the top layer is smoothed with a brush and a tonal coating is applied to the nails.
Mother-of-pearl manicure, the photo of which confirms how interesting it looks, can become the basis for creating a more complex design. If desired, supplemented with stickers, pebbles, modeling or patterns.
Gel Polish
The problem with conventional nail polishes is that they need to be constantly renewed on the nails. To save time, manufacturers have come up with a special composition that retains its attractive appearance for a long time. Shellac is resistant to the influence of external factors, and repainting of nails is required when you want to change the color of the coating or your nail has grown strongly. It is a combination of regular lacquer and gel, which prolongs the life of a manicure.
Pearl gel polish can be found in the collections of all leading manufacturers. The coating can be applied at home with a UV lamp in which the shellac is dried.
Working with the composition will take longer than with the usual varnish. But its advantage is extraordinary durability, providing a perfect look of nails for two to three weeks:
- Before applying the composition, the nail plate will need to be sanded a little. Then it is degreased with a special tool. If this is not done, then the varnish will quickly fall off.
- The next step is to apply a special base to the nails, which will securely fix the gel polish. Layerdried in a UV lamp.
- Then you can cover your nails with a layer of the selected shade of pearlescent gel. Manicure will bulge after drying if the first layer applied is too thick.
- As soon as it dries in the lamp, a second coat is applied, which is also dried.
- At the end, a fixer is applied and the sticky layer is removed. To do this, use a special tool or ordinary alcohol. It is important that the tissue used to wipe the nails is lint-free.
Pearl manicure is the fashion trend that will appeal to most fashionistas and especially those who prefer classic elegance.
