There are many different manicure techniques. Masters of the nail service can create a real work of art on the nails. The fair sex is trying to follow the latest nail design to keep abreast of the latest trends. One of the latest manicure trends is a mirror polish. This design looks very impressive and stylish.
What is this?
For manicure "mirror powder" use a special fine powder. Thanks to him, shine is created. As the name already implies, it is rubbed into the nail plates. You can take regular varnish as a basis, but rubbing gel polish is best suited for a mirror manicure. This design will last longer and be more interesting.
It is sold in small jars, in which you can buy ordinary small sparkles. Also included with the rub is a special applicator, with which this powder is applied. This powder has the properties of a reflective surface, due to which it turns outmirror effect.
Nail design options
You can implement the following ideas for a "mirror rub" manicure:
- add a variety of glitter in a variety of colors;
- mirror effect design;
- french, for which, unlike the classic, you can choose different shades and varnishes with different structures;
- imitation of the cockchafer by rubbing;
- "Northern Lights";
- creating a variety of patterns, patterns;
- neon effect.
You can find many photos of the "mirror rub" manicure, which demonstrate the advantages of this variety over other gel polishes with a metallic effect.
Benefits of this design
Why is the "mirror rub" manicure popular with fashionistas?
- Color lasts for a long time, even with frequent exposure to sunlight. Therefore, even while relaxing at the resort, the manicure will remain as spectacular.
- "Mirror" powder is not afraid of water and physical impact, thereby protecting the nail plate.
- The rub is easy to use, so even a beginner can get a beautiful manicure.
- Absolutely safe for nails as applied over gel polish.
- You can create not only a glitter effect, but also shimmer.
- Removes easily from nails.
- Small cost of consumables.
Mirror rubbing manicure can be matched to any look and create any patterns that will turn out to be voluminous and will look impressive and unusual.
Types of "mirror powder"
There are several types of rubs that will give your nails a stunning look:
- "Mirror powder" or "metallic" rubbing. Some use gel polishes to achieve this effect, but this result will still not work. Because due to the texture there will be an insufficiently even surface, as when using this rubbing. High-quality material will look like crumbly shadows, the particles will be very small and weightless. Therefore, you need to work with "mirror powder" carefully.
- Rubbing "marmalade", or multi-colored. It belongs to this coating, although, unlike others, "marmalade" does not need to be rubbed into the nail plates. The highlight is to create a matte velvety. Use multi-colored sequins to create a cute, delicate and airy look.
- Holographic and dry glitter. Of course, there are other types as well. But holographic ones are used for rubbing. The application technique is no different from others.
These are the most common types, but nail technicians are trying to find new solutions to create interesting designs and patterns.
What will it take?
To create a "mirror manicure" you will need the following tools:
- manicure tools;
- UV lamp;
- antiseptic;
- base coat;
- gel polish of the desired shade;
- rubbing;
- finish coat.
The main thing is to purchase quality materials to make the manicure perfect.
How to make this nail design?
There is nothing complicated in creating a "mirror shine" manicure - the rub is easy to use. Gel polish will be taken as the basis, as the effect on the nails will last longer. Below will be given instructions on how to make a manicure "mirror rubbing":
- Pre-treat the nail plates. The quality of the manicure itself depends on how well the preparatory work is done. It is necessary to carefully treat the skin around the cuticles. In this case, you can not do trimming manicure and steaming baths. To remove dead particles, you should take a special tool, and push the cuticles with a special stick.
- Then start polishing the nail plates. It is necessary to remove the natural shine of the nails. To do this, you need to take a soft buff - then the gel polish will lie more densely on the nail plate.
- Hands and tools must be sanitized.
- Then a base coat is applied to the nails.
- Nail plates are covered with gel polish of the desired color. It is very important that the applied layer is no thicker than the previous one.
- Next, the varnish is dried in a UV lamp.
- The most interesting andan important stage in manicure is the application of rubbing. No need to remove the sticky layer - the powder is rubbed into it. It is applied with a special applicator. You can use a brush - in the process, the girl will determine what is more convenient to apply. This procedure is not fast, since the rub must be applied in an even and not thick layer, but it must be sufficiently dense. Paper should be placed under the arms, this is done so that the excess coating does not have to be collected all over the floor.
- After applying the rub, the hands are placed in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- Nails are then covered with a topcoat to give a glossy finish.
An important nuance: if you use a regular varnish as a coating, you do not need to wait until it dries completely. There is nothing difficult in the rubbing technique, the main thing is not to rush and monitor the uniformity of applying the powder to the nails.
Features of this manicure
In order for this design to be of high quality and aesthetic, it is necessary to take into account the important nuances of this technique:
- The main thing in this manicure is the uniform application of the powder. Many try to rub the product, waiting for it to dry completely or immediately after varnishing. In no case should you do this, otherwise you can ruin the entire manicure. You need to wait until the coating dries, but still retains a sticky layer. Another important basic point is that the surface of the nail should be perfectly even, and the varnish should lie in an even layer. Therefore, grinding of the nail plate is mandatory.
- What-then there are no special recommendations for the selection of colors. But the use of powder of different shades will look very nice.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. A "mirror rub" manicure with a design looks very unusual, it can be a 3D drawing, a neon coating.
If you take into account all the recommendations, the nails will look beautiful, stylish. And such a manicure will suit any style and will look appropriate at any event and in any image.
Most popular options
You can find a photo of a manicure "mirror rub" for nails with the brightest, iridescent ideas. But the most favorite are the following:
- "Prism" - it is made using holographic sparkles. This results in a 3D effect. Iridescent overflows are obtained on the nail and a feeling of a flat surface is created. This rub looks like iridescent mother-of-pearl.
- "Maybug", or another name - "chameleon". The colors and overflows used are similar to the body of the cockchafer. Most often, dark shades of golden and green are chosen. If you look at the nails from a certain angle and lighting, they appear purple. For the base, you can choose a varnish of any bright shade. The manicure will turn out rich, unusual and spectacular.
Foil Manicure
Some women don'tlimited to "mirror powder". The most common alternative is foil. This option will require more effort, but the effect will be as fashionable as when using a rub.
In addition to standard manicure tools, base coat, background polish, you will also need foil and glue. Before the procedure, you should not use hand cream, as it will soften the nail plate and the varnish will go down worse. The foil should be prepared in advance before applying the manicure, because after the glue comes into contact with the varnish, you need to stick the foil very quickly. No need to try to do several nails at the same time, because the result may turn out to be sloppy. After the foil is on the nails, it should not be covered with additional varnish.
How to do a foil manicure?
The start of work is standard, as with the use of rubbing. The nails are covered with a base coat, then a clear varnish is applied to them. After it is completely dry, apply a second coat or foil glue.
Pieces of foil must be prepared in advance. They need to be made a little more than a nail. After it has been applied to the nail plate, it must be carefully smoothed with a cotton swab so that no bubbles or irregularities form on the surface. And the trendy manicure is ready!
To embody such a stylish and popular trend on nails, you do not need to have professional skills. And in order to get ideas for design, you can see the photomanicure. Rubbing "mirror shine" will allow you to embody your most incredible fantasies. You can do both a monochromatic coating, and choose the style of a French manicure.
When choosing a rub, you need to pay attention to the firm and particles of the powder. They should be small and soft to the touch. The quality of the sparkles will also depend on how the mirror manicure will turn out. This technique does not require rush to create a perfectly even reflective surface. Thanks to the variety of design options, the simplicity of the technique and the fact that the pattern lasts for a long time, mirror manicure has become popular and has become a fashion trend.
