Recently, the fashion for shellac has increased rapidly. Due to the unique composition, such a coating lasts much longer and keeps the nail plate intact and safe. Such a fashionable shellac has conquered more than one fashionista and is in great demand among the female half of the population. Now you can not be afraid to wash dishes, do household chores and cook various dishes for your family.
Many women prefer artificial nail polish for a number of reasons:
- shellac is more durable than regular polish;
- you can simulate any shape and length of nails;
- the nail plate "breathes" and does not change its structure from the impact of this coating;
- variety of design allows you to do something unusual and unique every time.
Experienced masters assure that beautiful fashionable shellac will make you feel more beautiful, desirable and self-confident. Each of us will find a design, its own shape and acceptable color, depending onpreferences and habits.
Benefits of shellac
Shellac itself is a hybrid of gel polish and nail polish, which includes useful components in its composition. However, unlike conventional coatings, this product lasts much longer and will not peel off on first contact with water.
The main advantages of such a fashion trend as shellac include the following criteria:
- The ability to grow your nails. Thanks to the composition, which includes vitamins and nutrients, the coating allows you to grow your natural nails without damaging the nail plate. It does not make it brittle or dry, but rather, it nourishes and strengthens.
- Duration of wear. Since this product cannot be erased with improvised means, the coating is not afraid of water and household chemicals. The average duration of wearing shellac is from 3 to 5 weeks.
- Coat gives nails a bright and glossy shine.
- Variety of colors and designs of shellac nails.
- No harm to he alth and fully approved for use by pregnant and lactating girls, people prone to allergic reactions, as well as children over the age of 12.
- Such varnish is removed not only in the salon, but also at home. In order to remove the coating yourself, you need a special tool that can be purchased at specialized stores, and a cotton pad.
Of course, such a fashionable shellac cannot but rejoice with its durability, long wear and a wide choice of designs andcolor palette. However, do not forget that these characteristics directly depend on the experience and professionalism of the master you have chosen for yourself.
Disadvantages of this coverage
Despite such positive reviews and the quality of such a procedure, shellac has a number of drawbacks:
- High cost. It's no secret that a good manicure is not cheap, but what can't you do for the sake of beauty? In addition, you pay not only for the design, but also for the quality of the work done. Before going to the master, carefully study his work, look at the reviews and do not hesitate to write directly to his clients. So you can find out much more information and determine for yourself whether it is worth going to him for the procedure.
- Although the coating is really resistant, but it also has its drawbacks. The thing is that when we take a bath or wash dishes under hot water, the coating expands a little, and then narrows again to normal. In some cases, shellac can crack, which will grow larger over time and accumulate dirt and dust. But all this, of course, depends on the quality of the work of the master. When properly executed, the coating will not crack or warp.
Besides the above two shortcomings, such a popular and fashionable shellac has no disadvantages. The most important thing that is required of you before the procedure is to find a good and trusted master. It is not recommended to go to beginners, as in most cases this is fraught with deformation of the nail plate during shaping, various microcracks and inoverall poor quality work. It is better to turn your attention to specialists with more than 5 years of experience, about whom there is information and customer reviews.
How this product is applied
At the very beginning of the procedure, the master specifies the desired shape and length. Then you choose the color and design.
Coating steps:
- using an antibacterial spray, the nail plate is cleaned;
- the required shape and length is cut with a nail file;
- nails are covered with a very thin layer of shellac base;
- after it has dried, the main layer is applied;
- next comes the design, which is fixed with a special compound;
- dry the coating in an ultraviolet lamp and that's it, your beautiful fashionable shellac is ready!
After 3-4 weeks, be sure to come for a correction to your master, who will remove the remnants of the old coating and apply a new one.
Trendy autumn shellac
The most popular colors and designs for autumn include the following:
- juicy red nails with sliders and stones;
- solid nude manicure;
- black nails combined with gold and silver sequins;
- Flawless rubbing along with dark matte finish.
With a wide variety of color palettes and nail decorations, you can choose a design that suits your needs and preferences.
Now consider each option separately.
Red nails with stones
Bright and juicy red shades in combination with a scattering of stones look very autumnal.
An interesting design option for fashionable shellac for short nails is this design. Most often, one nail on each hand is completely decorated with stones of different colors and sizes, and the remaining plates are painted in a single color.
Shades of red can range from bright and juicy to deep burgundy. This design can be done on black, beige and brown nails. An interesting design option are stones on shellac with a shade of "cat's eye".
Plain Manicure
Classic, but at the same time insanely fashionable and beautiful design is a solid color coating.
Recently, nude shades such as white, beige, soft pink and light colors have gained wide popularity. Often, the base "camouflage" for French manicure is used as a base.
A solid shellac nail design can be embellished with a foil print, which will give the manicure sophistication and arouse interest, but there is also an option to leave the plates in the state in which they are. This design is perfect for office work, a wedding event, and for girls who are not allowed to use bright colors of manicure at work or school.
Black nails with glitter and powder
Introducing another chic manicure. Themblack nails with powder of different colors are considered. It can be silver, gold, purple sequins and so on.
A feature of the fashion trends of shellac is that the coating allows you to choose any shade and decoration. Recently, short nails with the shape of a narrowed square have gained particular popularity. It is quite comfortable, makes it easy to do household chores and fits any design.
Black or red nails with gold powder are most often done before the approach of the New Year holidays. This is a really bright manicure that makes its owner stand out from the crowd.
Matte Manicure
Despite the fact that most girls prefer glossy shine, matte nails have also come into fashion. Such a manicure is distinguished by color consistency, precise shape and durability in wear.
In most cases, matte nails are done in dark colors. This is due to the fact that light colors in such processing are unnecessarily susceptible to pollution, so the masters advise paying attention to the color scheme a little darker.
Dark red matte nails look very nice in combination with large stones, because only they give shine. Such a manicure turns out to be really luxurious and attracts the eye.
Rubbing on nails
This treatment gained its popularity a few years ago. Thanks to this technique, you can get perfectly shiny nails that shimmer in the sun.
For this design, it is best to use pastel shades. Often the rub is done on several plates, because if you do it on all fingers, you risk looking ridiculous and too vulgar. True, this applies only to long nails, but on short ones, the rub looks very harmonious, pay attention to the photo.
To complete the design of trendy shellac nails using this technique, you can use sliders, foil prints and small "marble" streaks.
