Lovers of original and non-standard manicure rejoice! A novelty of nail art last year was velvet nails, which are still popular today. Visually, they are difficult to distinguish from velvet, but in fact, flock is used to achieve this effect (it contains small particles of acrylic, cotton, wool and other materials). Terry or velvet nails, photos of which are presented below, captivate with their simplicity and tenderness.
Velvet DIY
Salon masters use the flocider tool to create such a manicure - a portable device that creates an electric field, under the influence of which particles of the material fit snugly against the surface of the nails. Thanks to him, the manicure will retain its beauty and keep its shape much longer. At home, it is also possible to create such terry nails. True, they will not last as long as salon ones. However, the beauty is worth it. Necessary forthis:
- base polish;
- colorless varnish;
- flock;
- lacquer the same color as the flock;
- wide tassel.
Action algorithm
It will take about 30 minutes to create a "velvet nails" manicure. So, what is the sequence of actions to be performed?
- Initially, the powder (flock) must be poured out of the jar and made completely homogeneous. To do this, you need to stretch all the lumps in it.
- Apply base coat on cleaned and prepared nails for manicure.
- Next, apply colored varnish in two layers and wait a few minutes until it dries slightly.
- Apply a layer of colorless varnish and start applying the flock itself. There are two options for applying it: dip your finger in a jar of material or manually sprinkle it on the nail. It will be more convenient to do this gently with a finger with clapping movements.
- Using a brush, press the flock layer to the nail plate as tightly as possible.
- Do the same with all nails.
- Wait a few minutes for the layer to dry.
- With a wide brush, gently brush off the remnants of the flock from the surface of the fingers.
- After 30 minutes, the manicure will dry completely and velvet nails will be ready.
How long such a manicure will last is quite difficult to say, it is influenced by many factors. But its originality and originality will appeal to all lovers of innovation. Reviews about the "fur" manicure completelyvarious. In the short time of its existence, he managed to gain both supporters and ardent opponents. What are the pros and cons of this amazing manicure?
Pros
- can be applied at home;
- ease of application;
- original and unique look.
Cons
Impractical. Any contact of your nails with water will shorten the life of the manicure. It is better to use a velvet cover for formal occasions
Whether you like velvet nails or not - you can decide this only after you try it. Definitely judging him by the reviews of other people does not make sense. Velvet manicure will help you show your personality and add brightness to the image. By the way, it is not necessary to apply a flock to all nails, you can highlight some and give them a velvety effect. Everything for nails and their beauty!
