What woman doesn't want to look luxurious even on the most ordinary weekday? At the same time, it is not necessary to seek help in branded clothing stores or spend all your savings on buying a new outfit. In any image, details are important. No wonder there is a saying that a woman should be well-groomed to the tips of her nails. It is about them that will be discussed.
Glitter nails are in fashion for more than one season. They are able to give any manicure shine, and add a festive mood to the image. An important point is the technology of applying the presented varnish and literacy in choosing a color combination.
How to choose glitter?
Before you start choosing, you need to decide what nail glitter is.
This kind of decoration of the nail plate means a metallized film, pre-cut in the form of various geometric shapes: rectangles, rhombuses, stars, circles. The most popular particle shape is the hexagon. It refracts light best of all, which means it shines brighter and shimmers with a variety of shades.
Sequins, depending on the particle size, are divided into 2type:
- Dust (or pollen) - a scattering of small sparkles.
- Glitter - large sequins of a clear shape.
Each type can significantly transform even the simplest manicure.
Benefits of glitter polish
Glitter nail polish is more durable than regular nail polish. Due to the metallized particles, such a varnish is able to withstand repeated contact with water and detergents. By applying glitter as a recoat, you protect the main layer from chips and microdamages. The glitter is also resistant to UV rays, which means that the decor will not fade or melt under the influence of the scorching sun.
How to apply glitter on nails?
There are many options for applying, and they depend on the selected sparkles.
If you choose a glitter polish that has an opaque tone, you can apply it on the nail in several layers. So you will achieve the effect of scales. Covering the entire surface of the nail, the sparkles will sparkle with double power.
Would you like to conduct such extraordinary experiments? Then use a varnish on a transparent basis, which will be appropriate both in independent execution and in the decor of the entire surface of the nail plate or its individual parts.
By the way, nail glitter exists not only as an addition to varnish, but also as an independent coating, in a dry form. Some tools are required to apply them. These include: a brush with synthetic bristles for application and a stick for even distributionlarge particles.
The base coat is also important. Its prerequisite must be high quality, since a glitter manicure must dry quickly and successfully, otherwise all the work will go down the drain.
Three application tips
1. Make sure the glitter base is dry. If this is not done, the nail will appear uneven.
2. Hands and application tools must be dry. Sequins should be located only on the nail or its specific area, and not be scattered throughout the body. The application procedure is as follows: dip the brush into the fixing varnish, then pick up the required amount of sparkles with it and transfer them to the surface of the nail.
3. Apply glitter in short strokes. And if you want to cover a separate area, then paint over it with a fixing base, and then sprinkle some shiny particles on this area with a stick. Have you gone out of your way? It's OK! Just blow off the extra glitter and the manicure is ready.
How to remove the cover?
As noted above, glitter is not easy to remove from the nail.
However, the process will be greatly simplified if you soak a cotton pad with nail polish remover, and then wrap it around your nail for just a couple of minutes. The liquid will dissolve the base and the glitter will stay on the cotton pad.
Another option would be a special base, which includes resin. It does not just dissolve under the action of a special liquid, but is removed as a single film, simplifyingmanicure removal process.
What do customers say about glitter?
If you decide to buy nail glitter, reviews will be indispensable helpers in choosing. Most women recommend this manicure. It is simple, does not require time, lasts a long time, and most importantly - looks spectacular. In addition, the price of sparkles is more than acceptable. Sequins can not only be applied in a chaotic manner, but also designed in the form of a pattern or pattern. There are no design restrictions. Probably, for this brilliant manicure is so loved by fashionistas.
Design examples
Even if you don't have long nails, this manicure will look neat and elegant. The main thing is to choose the option you like and bring it to life.
Want to know how glitter looks on short nails? Photos will help not only to draw some manicure ideas for yourself, but also to decide on the choice of the size of shiny particles.
Apply large glitter on a transparent base in several layers. The effect of scales will be an alternative to any club manicure.
Create a dark tone, and randomly apply large sparkles of various patterns on top. You can also complement them with a small scattering of shiny particles, recreating the effect of a starry sky.
Create a candy manicure with a nail polish with a color base of pink tones and sparkles of various shades.
Conclusion
Glitter nails delightfashionistas are not one season, which means that you can safely take them into service. Dream up, don't be afraid to take risks and experiment - and then you won't be able to avoid admiring glances!
