Today, many women are familiar with this kind of manicure, like Hollywood. Its creation is impossible without the use of special foil. In this case, it is not necessary to go to beauty salons. You can make it yourself at home, but for this, in addition to the special material, you also need to have high-quality glue for nail foil.
Nail glue properties
This type of glue was specially developed taking into account the characteristics of the nail plates. You can use this viscous agent for fixing:
- foil;
- tips;
- lace;
- rhinestone.
Also, this glue is used in cases where natural or artificial nails need repair. It helps with their serious breakage in a situation where the plate has moved too close to the meat.
The glue is based on cyanoacrylate polymer, which does not cause irritation, but only a high-quality product has this property. Substances included in the composition do not lead tostructure change. Many users emphasize that after using glue, the nail plates become stronger. The rare quality of this composition is that it is white at first, but gradually becomes invisible. If you apply the material for the design in a timely manner, then the result will be a coating:
- uniform;
- smooth;
- damage and scratch resistant.
Foil glue is sold in bottles with a brush, it is very convenient to apply the composition on the nails pointwise. This product does not need to be dried in special devices. There is a quality glue about 100 rubles. In specialized stores, it is presented in a huge assortment.
Global Fashion
Foil glue for gel polish of this brand is one of the most popular. It is produced in South Korea. It has hypoallergenic properties. It is used very sparingly. Experts note its quality as the ability to reliably stick foil and other decorative elements used to create a design. This tool dries quickly, after which it changes color. One tube of 15 ml is enough for a long time. Sold with regular or fine brush.
Star Glue
This Chinese-made foil glue is also designed to create a Hollywood manicure. It is easy to use, dries quickly, and thanks to its good stickiness, it holds the foil and any decor elements firmly. Resistant to temperature changes. Supplied with hardsynthetic brush.
Rio Profi
Another great quality glue for gluing this material is Rio Profi. The consistency of the composition is transparent and thick, it spreads evenly for gluing all types of foils and stickers. The tool is developed on a rubber basis. It does not contain allergenic components and harmful substances. After applying the transparent composition, the coating is glossy. The tool is resistant to damage and moisture, it takes 2-3 minutes to dry. The composition is poured into a jar of 10 ml. Holds foil for 2 weeks or more. Its properties are poorly reflected in low temperatures. Produced in Russia.
Jina
Affordable, high-quality and popular is this type of glue for foil and any decorative elements for manicure. One tube is enough for a long time. Even with constant homework, it keeps perfectly on the nail plate. On the surface of the nail, it dries quickly and evenly. Dries without drying in the lamp for 5 minutes.
Required materials and tools
To create a Hollywood manicure at home, you need to prepare tools and materials, without which it is not possible to do this. This list includes:
- base and top coat;
- gel polish;
- UV or LED lamp;
- orange stick or pusher;
- special foil.
There is a non-transfer foil, fromwhich patterns are cut out, and already from them a certain design is created on the nail plate. On the nail, covered with varnish, carefully lay out pieces of foil with tweezers. Most often there is a transfer foil in the form of a small notebook with tear-off leaves. There are also rolls that are in glass jars. The choice of colors and foil patterns is huge. Nails can be completely covered with it or create unusual patterns. The transfer form of this material is more convenient to use and is equipped with a film that protects the manicure from damage. The foil must be applied with a matte side. Still produced reaped (tear-off, leaf). It is distinguished by a certain structure, it happens with or without a pattern. It is released as a sticker or a whole sheet.
Instructions for sticking foil on nails
Before you start doing a Hollywood manicure, you need to learn how to use nail foil glue. First of all, you should prepare your hands, do a basic manicure. Preparation consists in giving the nail plates the desired shape, degreasing its surface.
It is necessary to apply a base coat on them and dry in a UV lamp for 1 minute. Then apply 2 layers of gel polish, each dry for 2 minutes. You must make sure that the base color is dry, otherwise, if the varnish is not completely dry, the foil may slip and bumps will form. Next, a top coat is applied, which is also dried in a lamp. Use lint-free wipes to remove the sticky layer.
Now it's the turn of the foil glue-gel. After applying it, wait a few seconds until itwill become completely transparent. Be sure to wait until it changes color, otherwise good adhesion of the foil will not occur. In advance, you need to cut off a piece of it, which should now be applied to the surface of the nail, smeared with glue. It must be borne in mind that the drawing must be considered in advance, it is not possible to correct the remaining traces, because the material immediately leaves them on the plate.
The foil is gently smoothed out. It is very convenient to do this with a pusher with a rubber tip. Then you need to sharply pull the foil, then the pattern will be well imprinted on the surface of the nail. Fix it with a top coat, which is left to dry in a lamp for 2 minutes. Finally, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing oil, which is designed to care for the cuticles.
All foil nail designs look very impressive and colorful, for example "Moonlight", "Casting". Be careful when working with glue. Do not apply too much composition. It is forbidden to replace the special glue for the foil with any other composition that is not intended for working with the nail surface. There are a large number of its variants from different companies, which are easily removed from the skin around the nails. Only careful work will allow you to create a beautiful manicure that will delight for a long time.
