Sponge manicure is not only an unusual, but also a very simple way to quickly and originally decorate your nails. This option is especially suitable when there is no time to visit the salon. Agree, any girl wants to look stylish and keep up with the times.
Such a creative manicure is the dream of every modern woman who takes care of her nails. It will not be difficult to create such a masterpiece on your hands. How to perform such a manicure? Pretty simple!
First of all, prepare all the necessary tools, namely: nail files, wooden cuticle sticks, a base for varnish, varnishes of different colors, acrylic paints, clear varnish and a foam rubber sponge or cosmetic sponge.
Sponge manicure with smooth transition effect includes the following steps:
1. Prepare your nails for foundation. Using a wooden stick, gently push back the excess cuticle near the nail fold.
2. Give the desired shape to the nails, sand and degrease the surface (do this very gently and carefully).
3. Apply an even layer of the base under the varnish and wait for it to dry completely.
4. Pick a fewshades of varnish with a dense texture. It is preferable to choose tones from the same color palette. It should be noted that red manicure is still in fashion.
5. Slightly moisten the foam sponge. To do this, soak it in water.
6. Apply a small drop of varnish of the chosen shade to the tip of the sponge. With a light and clear movement, press the edge of the sponge to the nail. In this case, the varnish should not spread and smear. It imprints, leaving a fine pattern of spongy material.
7. After the first layer is completely dry, you can start applying the next one. On the clean edge of the sponge, drop a drop of varnish and do the same manipulations, applying it not to the entire surface of the nail, but only to half or to the edge.
8. After the last layer has dried, apply a colorless varnish on it.
Also, a sponge manicure with a transition of colors can be done a little differently. To do this, you must first apply two shades of varnish on a small sheet of foil and mix them with a toothpick or needle. After that, blot the sponge with varnish and gently apply it on the nail.
Sponge manicure - creating a pattern
1. Prepare your nails for applying the base coat. Cover them evenly with a base coat, then with a colored varnish of your choice.
2. Wait until the last layer is completely dry. Squeeze some acrylic paint onto a sponge, press it against your nail exactly where you planned to apply the drawing, and hold it for a couple of seconds. If necessaryrepeat this manipulation. Choose material of different textures and porosity.
3. Apply a coat of colorless top coat.
To create the perfect manicure, you need to experiment a little with different shades of colored varnishes, try sponges of different textures in practice. Also, be patient, because the first time it is difficult to achieve the desired result. This will require a little skill and skill!
