In manicure, as in clothing, there has long been a mixture of styles, allowing everyone to choose what they want, and at the same time stay in trend. A brilliant jacket is a vivid confirmation of this. French manicure, which appeared in the middle of the last century, has been faithfully serving its original purpose all this time - to make nails neat and suitable for any look. This is probably why it never went out of fashion. Rhinestones, in the last decade alone, have managed to survive several impressive ups and crushing falls. Either they playfully sparkle from the catwalks, or they hide in the cabinets so as not to give out “bad taste”.
Complex uncertainty
Now, with the light hand of trendsetters, rhinestones are again at the peak of popularity, and thanks to the endless desire for a new reading of the classics, the jacket is becoming more and more interesting. A new word in nail design is a brilliant jacket. An elegant and neat smile line, complemented by sparkling stones, looks very fresh.
At first glance it may seem that this is solemn-bridal manicure. However, if you play with color and shape, you can achieve completely different effects. So, an abundance of rhinestones can both eliminate the need to wear any jewelry on your hands, and complement your favorite rings or bracelets with a slight radiance. There are countless variations, and everyone can combine combinations of colors and textures, completely adjusting the design to their own lifestyle and existing rules.
Rhinestone properties
The big advantage of a shiny jacket on nails is that it is easy to make at home. Despite the fact that rhinestones shine brightly and look so luxurious that they could easily replace expensive jewelry, they cost very little. In manicure, despite their charming appearance, they are among the numerous consumables. And this means that they are usually purchased in bulk, because they must be present at the master in large quantities.
At the same time, stones are sold in sets of several pieces at once, which gives scope for imagination and allows you not to be afraid that one of them will fall somewhere and get lost. The back of these sparkling jewelry has a flat edge that allows them to stay firmly and permanently on the nail. In addition, they can be applied and removed up to ten times, and they will remain as beautiful and shiny as they were when they were bought.
Creating a sketch
Manicurists know a large number of options for how to make a brilliant jacket. For those who have never done this on their own, but are planning to start, maybeit can be difficult to come up with your own design. It can be interesting and pleasant to experiment, but still laying out the design immediately on the nail is not the best idea. Removing well-attached rhinestones is not easy, so if something goes wrong, it will take a lot of time to change everything.
A paper sketch can be a real salvation in such a situation. It is enough to circle your own hand on paper, then draw nails on your fingers - and the field for experiments is ready. For the greatest clarity, it is advisable to first paint over the nails on a paper hand with varnish. This will allow you to see how the color of the lacquer matches with the stones. Then you can safely proceed to the creative process. This will require only rhinestones and a vivid imagination. Since the surface is flat, no glue is required, which means you can shift the rhinestones until the resulting pattern is completely satisfactory.
Searching for inspiration
Those who don't have the time or inclination to come up with their own design can choose the most suitable option from what is already on display. Today you can find many skillfully made author's designs that show a brilliant jacket in the photo. Fortunately, in the era of the Internet, it is customary to share everything good with the world, so many masters put their work on the net. As a result, in just a few clicks, you can find a lot of quality work.
The advantage of this approach is that you do not have to spend time to find out how the design will belook on voluminous nails. After all, the result is always different from what was planned on paper. Especially considering the fact that few people paint over their nails drawn on a paper scheme with varnish, even though the color combination plays an important role in the perception of a holistic image. Viewing photos will not interfere with any approach. Those who plan to create their own designs can find inspiration in this way.
Tools for creating a brilliant jacket
In order to create a basic version of a brilliant jacket, you only need a few tools:
- base that strengthens and protects nails;
- neutral (pink or beige) polish;
- white lacquer;
- thin brush or stencils to create a smile line;
- rhinestones;
- glue for them;
- glossy or matte top for fixing manicure.
All this will be needed in order to draw a classic jacket and add a design of stones to it.
Decoration
You can add a brilliant French design with a simple painting. To do this, you need a thin brush and any varnish of a suitable color. It is not at all necessary to have artistic talent to create a drawing. Since this is a French manicure, less is more.
In order to add a small flower to the nail, it is enough to carefully put small dots in the selected place and then pull the petals out of them with a thin brush or toothpick. Possibly alsoreplace the smile line with vertical stripes. This design will look interesting and unusual.
Dazzling smile
Diversifying a shiny jacket is easy enough. Those who are unable to draw the line of a smile evenly can abandon futile attempts and instead take the name of the design literally, laying out the line with rhinestones. It is much easier than drawing it, however, it has its own peculiarities. The main difficulty lies in the selection of the stones themselves. Their size and how well they are able to fit next to each other will be especially important here. Usually, the smallest stones look most advantageous in this layout, especially if you managed to combine several types in one line.
Smile is not the only option for placing rhinestones. Among the favorite designs, there is also a strip laid out straight or diagonally, a half-smile at the base of the nail or a hole, both left empty with only one contour, and completely filled. By randomly placing stones over the entire surface of the nail, you can create the effect of light-reflecting drops.
What to look for when choosing?
For most people, Swarovski is strongly associated with the word rhinestones. These are very expensive rock crystal stones that have gained popularity due to their similarity with diamonds. They are not needed at all in order to make a brilliant jacket.
For manicure, special stones are enough, which are sold in the relevant departments of stores or at specialwebsites.
There really is plenty to choose from: all kinds of shapes, colors and sizes are on sale. As a rule, no special approach is required when choosing. Usually you can safely take what you like and get down to business. Manufacturers today are trying to monitor quality, so even and shiny rhinestones mostly fall on the shelves. However, when buying in a new location, it makes sense to check the stones for chips and other mechanical damage that can spoil the appearance.
