Glitter pedicure options

Despite the constant changes in the fashion world, pedicure has always remained and remains at the top of the trends. For many centuries, women have carefully monitored their nails and tried to make them as well-groomed and beautiful as possible. Since the time of the Renaissance, beauties covered their nails with improvised varnishes from improvised means - henna, plants, insect wings.

Therefore, many representatives of the fair sex strive to make a manicure not only on her hands, but also on her feet. This makes them even more compelling. And one of the most popular pedicure options is applying glitter varnish.

First you need to think about how you are going to apply the sparkles. You can buy a varnish with already made spangles, you can separately apply spangles over the colored surface of the varnish. You can paint your nails just sparkles. Be sure to cover them with a protective layer on top, because the sparkles must necessarily be supported by something.

There are many sparkles of various kinds.

• Large. Their size is about 1 mm. The shape of the sparkles is very different - stars, hearts and the like. They are usually laid out piece by piece on the sticky layer of varnish and are the basis of the pattern.

• Small. Their second name is "give." They are usually used in fairly large quantities to give the pedicure brightness and beautiful colors.

• Dry. They can be of all colors, shapes and sizes. Sometimes there are sparkles with a reflective effect.

• Liquid. They are already in the varnish. But it will certainly be small sparkles - you will not find large ones. Liquid glitter includes all varnish options with sparkles (gel polish, shea varnish and the like).

• Holographic. They are used most often against a dark background, as they contain a lot of light-refracting particles. This allows you to create a holographic effect.

• Colored. They, unlike the above, are most often used on a white background. This option allows you to make your nails quite bright and add festivity to your image. A large number of options and shades contributes to the choice of varnish to your taste.

• Foil. You can make this option yourself at home. For this you need only two things - foil and scissors. And the result will look simply irresistible.

• Glitter powder. This is a type of dry spangle: they should be applied to a liquid base, and then rubbed using a cosmetic applicator. The result is a smooth mirror finish.

• Glitter sand. This option is the smallest sparkles. The composition is very thick, it should be applied to the nails with a special spatula. Dispersed particles fit perfectly on the nail and add shine to it.

To begin with, decide on what color you want to cover your nail plate. Be careful about this, because different colors can have different meanings and cause different associations.

So, next in line is the first color - pink.

It is important to understand that it is often associated with frivolity. However, there are so many shades that every girl can choose the right color and get rid of the vulgar subtext. Also, think about your outfit. After all, the pedicure should be suitable for clothing, otherwise it will look tasteless. With flowers such as fuchsia, adelaide, light cherry, the magenta, you need to be careful.

For those who love a calm and gentle style, amaranth, cutters, dusty roses, terracotta are perfect. These are quite restrained colors that can reduce the variegation of sparkles.

The second in line is white. It is often used as a base for something more vibrant and catchy. This combination helps to create a festive and elegant look. However, if glitter is used in moderation, then such a pedicure can work in an office style, reviving the atmosphere.

The black. Use it may be appropriate only at a festive event. It creates an atmosphere of solemnity. The sparkles on top of the dark base create an atmosphere of magic and fairy tales. Therefore, with it, gold or red is perfect. If you don’t want your pedicure to look very bright and catchy, you can add a little dark blue color, which will help to dilute the abundance of black.

Red. This color will add life and energy to your image. If you apply sparkles on top, then this will not increase the catchiness of your outfit, on the contrary, sparkles will dilute the brightness of the pedicure, without reducing its effect at all. Bright and deep red will help you look like a real vamp woman.

Blue. This color has a huge number of shades: from the warmest to the coldest. Pick it based on an already created image. It is important that your dress is already present blue. This will help make your look more harmonious. Sequins are best chosen gold or white. This will help make your nails brighter. Silver goes well with light blue.

Golden is a great option for those who want to become a party star. Apply golden sparkles either directly on the nails or on a clear varnish. This will allow the sparkles to look spectacular and noticeable.

One of the most delicate shades is beige. It allows you to maintain the tenderness and restraint of the image, does not look particularly defiant and allows you to maintain calm and elegance.

If you do not like the simple version of the pedicure, then you can make some pattern on the nail plate. Of the options on how to do this, there are two main ones: choose one of the options described below or come up with your own version.

• French. This is one of the options for the French pedicure, which usually comes in combination with a similar style of manicure. The latter is a type for the former. Of all the changes, the main one is that the usual white edge of the nail is replaced by a shiny placer, which will add elegance and brightness to your image. The white color of the strip can be replaced with gold or silver - they will ideally be combined with any color, and the shiny decor will only improve the effect.

• Lunar. This option involves the presence of a small indentation at the edge of the nail, which is painted with transparent varnish and decorated with sparkles. The view is quite unusual. But this oddity only adds to the image of attractiveness.

If you paint your nails in unusual colors, place a few rhinestones on top, this will add sparkle and energy to your image, perfectly complementing your evening or holiday toilet.

In order to convey the atmosphere of light warm summer days, you can depict on your nails a bright pattern of tropical fruits or sea landscapes. A combination of several bright colors will perfectly convey the summer mood - each nail can be painted with its own color. But be careful with this - the main thing is that the colors are combined with each other.

Pay a lot of attention to your nails and try not to run them, namely: cut short enough. It makes you more well-groomed and tidy. And do not neglect pedicure on short nails. Color them in bright colors or make an unusual ornament or pattern. All this will make you simply irresistible.

In order to avoid excessive variegation and not to overdo it with sparkles, you can decorate them only with the big toe. This will help make your legs even more beautiful and will not let you look vulgar or defiant. Apply glitter on the big toes of both legs, and paint the rest of the fingers with dull dark colors (preferably, they contrast with the big toe).

This type of varnish will help you enjoy a more persistent manicure. Otherwise, everything is the same as with ordinary varnish. However, be careful when applying gel polish, as it has a more fluid texture. Use a special brush.

Before applying glitter on your nails, You should do several operations, as there is a special application technique.

1. Do not neglect hygiene procedures. Treat nails and skin of feet. This will help get rid of cracks in the heels, corns and generally make the skin more tender.
2. Give the nail plate the desired shape. To reduce the risk of injury to the nail or the skin around it, use a file with less abrasiveness.
3. Carefully polish your nails and try to make the surface as even as possible. Otherwise, the glitter will not lie flat and will only draw attention to all the irregularities and roughnesses.
4. Degrease the nail with a primer. Both acidic and non-acidic agents can be used.
5. After the entire primer has been absorbed, apply a base coat. This will help smooth out irregularities and even out the nail plate.
6. After the base layer has dried, begin to varnish the nails. In order to enhance the color intensity, cover the nail with a double layer of varnish. Be sure to thoroughly dry each layer and patiently wait for the polymerization of the varnish. This is very important for a neat manicure.
7. After you have covered your nails with a layer of the usual color, you can proceed to apply the main portion of sparkles and make a design.
8. When all the sparkles are applied, you should cover the pedicure with a layer of matte or glossy top.

See how to do a brilliant pedicure in the next video.