How to apply glitter on gel polish?

Spangles in a manicure design occupy a special place. With their help, you can transform any manicure, no matter how boring and uninteresting it may seem initially. Almost all love sparkles. But not everyone knows how to correctly apply on nails. This topic needs to be studied in detail.

The role and importance in the life of every fashionista of sparkles was further enhanced with the advent of gel polish. Now these two concepts are inextricable, confidently taking a place on the manicure tables of professionals and settling in the homes of ordinary women. This decor has a number of features that are worth exploring immediately.

1. Glitter on gel polish is easy and simple to apply. There are several techniques, any of which is applicable both in the salon and at home. You can have a minimal set of varnishes, but with the help of sparkles every time get a new design.
2. Convenience in creating various design options from simple to the most complex and intricate.
3. Spangles do not spoil the quality of work, on the contrary, extend the durability of manicure. But only under the condition of a high-quality overlap, in which not a single corner of the shiny element will cling during wear.
4. A huge range of decor allows you to realize any ideas, no matter how bold and original they may be.
5. Low cost allows you to not limit yourself in choosing sparkles.

Most of the sparkles are created according to a single scheme: a metallized foil film is cut into very small pieces. They differ in shape, color, size.

Depending on the size, the sparkles are divided into several groups:

• it will be characterized by very small sizes, even tiny ones, it’s practically a powder that can even be used as a rub in for a sticky layer;
• glitter - these are larger particles, the diameter of which varies within 3-5 mm;
• confetti - that's how we used to call round spangles of different colors and sizes, although in fact they are called kamifubuki, which translates as “paper storm”.

Also, sequins for manicure are divided into types depending on the consistency.

1. Dry spangles are available in the form of dast and glitter. For their packing round flat jars or small cones are used. This decor is convenient and easy to work with. Loose shiny decor is applied to the sticky layer, followed by the application of a topcoat.
2. The liquid version of the decor is a transparent varnish, in which brilliant powder was added. Such spangles are sold in the same bottles with a brush, like regular varnish. The glitter density is determined by the manufacturer. It can be improved by applying several layers of varnish, but this is not always appropriate.

It is impossible to pass by shiny boxes that sparkle and shimmer with magic light. Sequin is never enough, you constantly want to buy a new decor that will be combined with a new dress, will suit a new bow or will simply cheer you up by decorating your nails. Sequins can be used in a variety of ways in a nail design. Consider only a few options that are the most successful and popular:

• framing a smile in French manicure and in its reverse version;

• a glitter pattern can be obtained using a stencil or by drawing with a thin brush;

• selection of individual parts of an already finished drawing;

• the gradient is achieved due to the uneven application of sparkles - near the cuticle, the decor density is maximum, it gradually decreases or vice versa;

• sparkles can cover the entire area of ​​the nail, show off on all fingers or just a few, in any case, such a design requires the selection of a more modest bow, the use of jewelry is undesirable;

• youth option is the spotting of sparkling decor.

To make a brilliant manicure at home, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing techniques for applying such a decor. There are several techniques, none of them is complicated, each can be implemented at home even without the appropriate experience.

Each technique should begin with the preparation of nails and cuticles for further manipulations. Without such preparation, you don’t even need to think about creating a high-quality, beautiful and durable nail design. The preparatory process involves a number of steps.

1. We evaluate the condition and width of the cuticle. If it is not wide, then you can use an orange stick, with which the cuticle is moved to the nail bed. Otherwise, overgrown skin will have to be removed.
2. We give the nail plate the desired length and shape. This requires special scissors and a nail file. After cutting the nail, small notches and roughness are located along its edge. To remove them, you will need to use a nail file for grinding, otherwise the manicure will not be durable, and the nails will constantly cling to the clothes, bringing discomfort to their mistress.
3. Processing the plate with a buff allows you to remove microscopic irregularities and roughness from the area of ​​the nail. With this tool, it is important not to overdo it.
4. Dust and other contaminants are removed from polished nails, the plate is degreased.After that, you can apply the base, which is dried in a lamp.

This completes the preparatory phase, and you can proceed directly to creating a design using sparkles. Learn each technique in detail and choose one that suits you.

The method of sprinkling is not the most economical, because masters rarely choose it in their work. Its essence is as follows:

• a small layer of transparent gel is applied to the plate;
• the finger is placed over an empty small container;
• with the help of a spatula, an orange stick, a brush or a pusher, a small amount of sparkles is typed;
• sprinkle the plate, trying to achieve uniformity;
• excess decor is removed with a dry fan brush;
• Dry in a lamp, cover with a finish and dry again.

Rubbing is appropriate for very small sparkles. In this case, the step-by-step instruction will look like this:

• apply a layer of colored varnish, dry;
• on the formed sticky layer with a dry brush, apply glitter with patting movements;
• the entire surface of the plate should be covered;
• rubbing glitter into the varnish, at the same time the remains of the decor will be removed;
• remove the remaining decor with a brush, which did not connect to the sticky layer;
• for a few seconds we put our hand in the lamp, apply the finish and dry our nails.

Glitter with varnish is convenient to apply in the form of a picture, This process is performed as follows:

• in a small container we combine a little varnish and sparkles, you need to mix until a homogeneous mass, the decor can always be added to obtain the desired density;
• it is better to make such a mixture immediately for all nails, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve the same density, and the design may differ;
• we draw a small amount of the created mixture on the brush and apply it to the plate in accordance with the chosen design;
• dry, cover with finish and dry again.

For large decor it is better to use a different technique. It will provide durability to the design and facilitate the work, which will consist of the following steps:

• the future design is thought out in advance, it is better to draw it on paper or practice on the tips, such a decor will be difficult to move on the nail;
• we cover the nail with a modeling gel, in our case it is convenient to use this material;
• for a convex or large decor it is necessary to apply a thicker layer of gel than with conventional manicure, in this case, the spangles will be recessed in the coating, and their corners will not protrude and cling further;
• with a dots or a magnetic pencil we catch a spangle and place it on the nail in the right place;
• dry, cover with finish and dry again;
• another finish layer may be required if the decor is protruding or an insufficiently thick layer has previously been applied.

If sparkles were used in manicure, it is already irresistible. You need to really “try” to spoil the design with such a decor. Of the many examples, the most interesting and beautiful have been selected.

• Many techniques were used in this example, but the result was worth it. It’s hard to tear your eyes away from such nails, you want to consider it again and again. Sparkles in this case were used very well and in moderation, they put the right accents, dilute the black jacket, which without them would look boring and dark. The decor was carried out in different techniques. Liquid sparkles were used to frame the smile, and powder was used to decorate the drawings.

• Here is one of the options for the gradient, to create which a brilliant decor was used. Moreover, the master used two types of sparkles, which differ not only in color, but also vary in shape and size. Such a design can serve as a festive option and everyday.It is done very easily, much easier than a classic French manicure.

• You won’t spoil the sparkles with stones - I’d like to say something like this when looking at this design. Despite the presence of three varieties of expressive decor (mother-of-pearl dust, broths and stones), the design did not work out overloaded. We must pay tribute to the master for the successful selection of colors and the selection of additional elements.

• As a summer youth option, you can use this example. Let it seem to someone too bright and inappropriately expressive, but such a design will always have fans. Agree, sometimes you want to shine like a star, and manicure plays a significant role in creating such an image. Pay attention to the edging, which is made of confetti, which has already been mentioned.

• The geometry in the nail design has settled thoroughly. Despite the emergence of new directions, masters continue to draw geometric lines and shapes on nails. Many options can be created at home without the involvement of a specialist. For example, this design, although it is simple, but still looks unusual. To draw a clear line, you will need to use a delimiting strip, which is removed immediately after applying the sparkles. Only then can we proceed to the drying phase.

See how to make a manicure with sparkles and ribbon in the next video.