Each girl wants to look attractive, so when creating an image she needs to choose not only stylish clothes, but also an original manicure. To date, nail art is represented by various design options for nails, but the design with the effect of a marble surface is especially popular among them. Despite the fact that this technique of decorating with gel polish is considered difficult, it is quite possible to deal with it on your own at home.
Features
Marble manicure with gel polish is one of the most popular trends in modern nail art, in which bizarre and unusual designs in the form of color stains are performed. To make the effect of a natural mineral on nails look stylish, several shades of varnish are used simultaneously. They can be formed both according to a certain scheme, and in a chaotic order. The marbled design is done in an aqueous and anhydrous manner. In the first option, ordinary water is used, and in the second - kitchen wrap or cellophane. Stylish patterns can also be brushed.
Marble manicure, like any other, requires proper hand preparation and a choice of color palette. Since such an effect looks perfect only on a smooth surface, the nails must be given the chosen shape before polishing, polishing and removing the cuticle. For such nail art, you can use any color of gel polish, but it is best to give preference to white-blue, gray and pink tones, since they are the most fashionable this and next season.
The combination of pink and snow-white color allows you to get the maximum effect of natural stone.Using a combination of dark blue and bright blue, you can create an unusual imitation called “turquoise”. To make the surface of the nails look like a malachite gem, it is recommended to mix green and lighter shades. As for beige and pastel colors, they are ideal for creating a casual look, as they give the nails a touch of mystery and chic. The main feature of marble manicure is that during its design, the use of various color combinations is allowed, the only exception is only bright shades of the palette, since they look unnatural and make the nails vulgar.
The marble effect is applied to both short and long nails. If the plates have a length of not more than 5 mm, then small simple patterns or wide lines are used to decorate them. In this case, the shape of the nail plate may be different. For long nails, a soft and clear square is ideal, and the oval is most often chosen for medium and short lengths.
Dark colors can visually hide the shape of the plate, while light colors, on the contrary, make it larger.
Long nails can be decorated with both light and dark patterns. To further emphasize the stains, they should be drawn with silver and gold stripes. Thanks to this, a simple design will turn into a real work of art.
Fashion trends
Marble design is considered to be very beautiful, therefore, the effects of natural stone must be present in the news of nail art next year. To make the drawing unusual, experts recommend choosing no more than four shades for its design. In addition, you can also experiment with texture using holographic, matte and pearlescent gel polish. Now the baby and animal images are relevant, the combination of marble with the color of tiger skin and bee stripes looks interesting.
To create a romantic image, pink color and images in the form of spirals or chaotic lines are suitable.
Next season, a natural color palette will prevail in marble design, as it is ideal for creating a daily and evening look. Therefore, stylists advise fashionistas to choose ashy, light brown and pastel shades. At the same time, natural colors can be supplemented with sequins, sparkles and glitter.
The following options will also be a good choice.
- White classic marble. This is a calm design, in which black and gray stains are applied to a white background. This design is suitable for everyday life, and for special occasions, because it looks stylish and sophisticated.
- Visual French. The stone effect in this case is created on the tip of the plate and is distinguished by a clear line of “smiles”. The color palette may be different, but the most common are light shades.
- Gray dusty marble. In this design, the manicure looks attractive. For everyday wear, light colors are good, and for going out and celebrations, you can choose darker tones.
- Blue sapphire marble. It is a chic design in which a combination of purple and blue stains creates a beautiful texture of natural sapphire. In addition, patterns can also be done in blue and turquoise colors.
- Black marble. Despite the fact that the black background is considered gloomy, when decorating it with snow-white stains, an unusual and sophisticated manicure will be obtained.
An interesting solution is the addition of foil to marble patterns. Simulate precious stones will also help to decorate the texture. To make the decor unusual, it is recommended to design the nails in different shades. A hit this season is considered to be a nude marble manicure, for which beige and pink shades are used. For courageous girls, nail art in bright and contrasting colors may be suitable.For this, burgundy, red and blue are recommended.
Types of Technician
Recently, many girls choose marble nail art, because it is characterized by an unusual appearance and allows you to stand out from the crowd. The process of creating such a manicure is complex, but you can do it yourself if you wish.
The stone effect is created in several ways.
- Waterless technology. Stains are formed using ordinary cellophane. In this case, no water is used. To work, you need to pick up several tones of gel polish and pre-cut 10 pieces of cellophane. First, the base is applied to the nails, it is dried under a UV lamp, then the plates are covered with a colored background. For example, if you need to get a pale pink marble, then the nails should be painted white. When the main layer has dried, other colors are applied to it, cellophane is applied, performing movements in different directions. As a result, a pattern is created that looks like marble. In order for the texture to be accurate, it is necessary to choose a gel varnish of a proven brand and a thick consistency. At the end, the plate is coated with a finishing agent and dried in a UV lamp.
For this manicure, it is best to use two or three color shades.
- Water technology. Thanks to this method, it is possible to obtain more interesting and beautiful patterns, consisting of many colored stripes. In addition to a container of water, for work it is also necessary to have a gel polish and hands should be covered with a nourishing cream before work - they carefully lubricate the skin around the nails. The greasy base protects the skin of the fingers from varnish and allows you to quickly remove paint residue from it. To perform this technique, water is poured into a container, then gel varnish of a different palette is dripped into it so that at least ten layers are created. Then, using a needle or a toothpick, the varnish is mixed until a streak forms. Fingers in turn are lowered into the water and when they are removed, unusual patterns appear on the surface. The remnants of gel polish are removed from the skin and a transparent fixative is applied to the plate.
Such a manicure can be performed both in one dish and in advance to prepare ten small cups with different colors.
In addition, fashionable nail art can be created with special marble gel polish. A similar effect is created much easier compared to previous techniques. Since gel polish in its composition has special marble particles, it allows you to get interesting compositions. This tool is also easily applied to the surface of the plates, lasts a long time and does not lose its original appearance. To make the design attractive, you need to choose a thick varnish with a dense texture.
Summing up, we can say that the marble effect is available to everyone. Before you do it, you should only decide on the appropriate technique and purchase high-quality gel polish.
How to do it yourself?
At the moment, manicure is represented by a huge selection of nail design options, each of its appearance is characterized by its originality and originality. At the same time, the technique for performing nei-art can be different. Considering fashion trends, it is worth noting that in this and next season marble manicure remains relevant, which is quite realistic to arrange on your own at home. For beginners, a simple master class will help.
- Aqua design (water). This method is considered to be uncomplicated and the most popular, since color mixing is performed by water and the master only needs to carefully transfer the patterns to the plate. Before you begin the most creative process, you need to prepare a container of water at room temperature, multi-colored gel polish, base, topcoat, primer and have a UV lamp. First of all, a manicure is done, the cuticle is carefully moved away with an orange stick and the dry skin is cut off on the sides of the finger using nippers.Then, the nail plate is given the desired shape by cutting and polishing. The surface of the nail should be clean and fat free.
Next, the plates are coated with a primer, wait until it dries, and a base is applied, which should be dried under a UV lamp for three minutes. After that, the nails are stained in the main color and re-dried in the lamp for no more than 120 seconds. In a bowl with water, color gel polish is dripped in turn, creating several layers. With the help of toothpicks, patterns are formed on the colored surface in the form of lines, chaotic zigzags or spirals.
Paints need to be mixed with quick movements. The finger is placed parallel to the surface of the water and gently lowered into the liquid for 20 seconds, waiting until the "marble streaks" stick to the surface of the plate and create bizarre patterns. It is important to ensure that no gel polish remains on the skin around the nail.
If the manicure is carried out for the first time and the pattern has reappeared on the skin of the fingers, it can be quickly erased with a cotton swab.
The resulting pattern is dried under a lamp for 120 seconds, then a finishing agent is applied and again dried in a lamp for 180 seconds. At the end, the cuticle is treated with nutritious oil and the manicure is considered ready. When choosing a water technique for marble manicure, you need to pay attention to the following points: the water should not be too cold and hot, and it is advisable to use gel polish of high quality and one brand.
- Brush drawing. Initially, similar to the water technique, the preparation of the marigolds is carried out, they are cut, polished and degreased. First, the base coat is applied and listened, then a transparent layer of varnish is applied, it is not dried. A drop of varnish should be applied to glass or foil, the color of which should be darker than the background shade. Using a thin brush, stripes and lines are drawn on the plate. Before using a different shade, the brush needs to be cleaned. The stripes can be different and differ in contrast, curvature and size. The resulting drawing is dried in a lamp for 120 seconds, then it is coated with a finishing agent, dried for another 180 seconds and a special oil is applied to the cuticle.
- Marble effect with a film or bag. For manicure, it is necessary to prepare a cling film or ordinary cellophane. The material is cut into pieces 5 × 5 cm in size. First, the nails are prepared, giving them the desired length and shape. An acid-free primer is applied to the nail, give it time to soak well and cover the surface with a base, everything polymerizes in a UV lamp. After that, you need to drip a few colored gel varnishes on the base and apply a film tightly. Shades should be in perfect harmony with each other. To get an interesting pattern, the film should be carefully moved in different directions. Then it is removed and the skin is cleaned of varnish. The nails are covered with a protective agent and dried in the lamp for 180 seconds. In addition, the composition can be coated with a matte top.
A master class on creating marble manicure in the video below.