How to apply gently on gel polish?

Each girl strives to always be impeccable and attract close attention of others with her style and grooming. An elegant manicure is considered one of the best ways to stand out from the crowd, but the fashion for nail decors is constantly changing and every new season brings fresh trends and directions. This year, the trend for nail polish.

Rubbing is a simple procedure that got its name from the type of coating. She went into fashion last year. Visually, it is a shimmering powder, ground almost to dust, it is realized in the same small jars in which you can get the most ordinary shine. However, outwardly these two compositions differ: the rubbing looks more like river sand of the finest grinding, in addition, the applicator is needed in the kit, which is needed to apply the composition to the surface of the marigold.

A manicure with a rub looks very stylish, so immediately immediately distinguishes its owner from all the others. Due to its characteristics, the composition gives a mirror effect. Of the advantages of the rubbing, one can also note the ease of application, which requires neither specialized skills, nor work experience, nor a professional tool.

Many confuse rubbing and varnishes familiar to everyone with a metallic effect. In practice, they vary greatly both in application technique and in basic consumer features.So, mirror powder is characterized by its resistance to chemical solvents, sea water or the sun, and visually the coating looks more chrome than when using shellac with foil. The rub is very easy to apply and easy to remove from the nails. If necessary, you can create a stylish metallic glow, and the effect of "flicker". Features of the powder allow you to create volumetric decors or French manicure.

With such a number of advantages, rubbing has a very affordable cost, and the composition is spent very economically. The decor lasts up to 3 weeks without causing any harm to the nails. The products are presented in a wide product line in a wide variety of shades and effects, can be combined with any outfit, but if desired, you can choose a coating for each individual case. This season, at the peak of popularity, steel, dark blue, purple, as well as golden tones and the so-called chameleon.

If you are determined to apply the rub to cover the nail plates, then the first thing you need to understand is that the surface must be completely even, otherwise the powder will be distributed unevenly, and you will not achieve the desired effect. To prepare the nails, it is necessary to pre-align the plates with the help of files of various degrees of abrasion and cover with base compounds. It can be shellac, and the simplest varnish. It is best to use dark shades - the metallic will be stronger and more pronounced.

Different types of rubs are applied to the nails in several ways. It is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on each option used.

This type of rubbing is very popular, while it is quite easy to give your nails a stylish chrome look even on their own at home.

The application process is as follows:

• first you need to make a good manicure, grind the surface, then degrease and apply a primer, which contributes to better adhesion of the gel polish to the top layer of the nail plate;
• then directly apply the varnish of chocolate, burgundy, black or any other dark shade and dry thoroughly;
• then remove the adhesive layer from the surface with a concealer, and then rub the mirror dust with massage movements; you need to do this with an applicator or just with your fingers;
• pay special attention to the side areas near the nail rollers - if you do not pay enough attention to them, the coating will be uneven and untidy;
• at the final stage, the nails are covered with a top and dried in a professional UV lamp.

Pearl rubbing is more suitable for those girls who want to achieve a gentle effect. Natural radiance will not leave anyone indifferent, but at the same time it does not look too bright and catchy. This option is considered optimal for young brides and in popularity is not inferior to French and moon manicure.

To achieve the effect of a pearl on the nails, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

• coat nails with white varnish in 2-3 layers;
• then remove the top layer with a degreaser and rub in using any available method;
• be sure to cover with a good fixative at the end - in this case, the manicure will retain its rich luster and pearly flicker for quite some time.

This is a special type of grinding, which is characterized by a much finer grinding, which allows you to achieve a stylish 3D-effect. Quite often, such a rub is called holographic, but it is not quite the same thing. The holographic composition has distinguishable spangles, while the prismatic coating is a very fine powder, almost dust, due to which it can be used to obtain a truly rainbow effect. The main advantage of this powder is that it forms a smooth, leveled surface and looks like shimmering nacre.

It is applied in stages in the following sequence:

• to begin with, the nail plate is filed, sanded and degreased;
• when the surface is leveled, the very first layer of shellac is applied, dried in an ultraviolet lamp;
• then a brighter coating is applied and re-dried, not forgetting to remove the sticky layer from the dried nail plate with a professional concealer;
• the required amount of dust is collected with the applicator and rubbed vigorously into the surface of the marigold with light massaging movements, distributing with an even layer over the entire area;
• all excess sparkles are removed from the skin near the nail, the coating is fixed with a hardener and dried for the last time.

Keep in mind that the prism can completely overlap the base color of the coating. To achieve the desired effect, dust should be applied as carefully as possible so as not to worsen the final appearance. As a rule, the substrate is painted in saturated dark colors, then, depending on the main tone, the powder acquires a certain gradient. For example, when rubbing sequins into a burgundy base, the final color turns out to be soft pink with iridescent stylish tints. As for the holographic rubbing, every spangle is clearly visible in such a decor. Most often, this composition is used in combination with such fashionable tones as mint, turquoise and lime. The holographic rubbing with a Tiffany hue looks very stylish, while the nails are completely covered with such a composition.

This is a fairly stylish and non-trivial coating. It is often called a chameleon - it creates a real play of colors. The shades with such a coating shimmer and in bright light resemble the color of the wings of the May beetle. As a rule, such a metallized powder is represented by various shades of dark color, as well as golden and bright green, and even when it is dimmed, it turns purple. Depending on the chosen basis, the finished decor can come out more juicy and bright or, conversely, dark, saturated or faded. It is noteworthy that the powder itself in the jar has a grayish-beige hue, and not at all green or even golden.

The step-by-step application of rubbing on a regular varnish is not very different from the technique of coating shellac and is as follows:

• first, the nails are covered with the selected varnish in 2-3 layers and wait for easy drying - this coating should be slightly sticky;
• rubbing is applied with a small applicator, which is sold complete with dust, if it is not, then you can use an ordinary cotton swab, a soft brush or, in the worst case, a finger;
• the powder is rubbed in with rotating movements very carefully, with particular attention to the edges of the plates;
• at the final stage, the nails are covered with an additional layer of a fixer of a transparent tone and enjoy the result.

The most common mistake when applying the rub is the purchase of a low quality product. Polyester dust of inadequate quality is applied with lumps, leaving dirty stains, and the service life of such a coating is significantly reduced. The most popular for creating mirror effects are gold and silver pigments, but for pearl, it is worth giving preference to light shades. To make the decor more intense, you need to dwell on black and dark blue basecoats. If you want to get a delicate look, beige and pastel varnishes are used.

The wrong color scheme prevents the desired rub effect.Therefore, all the subtleties of the coating should be thought out in advance. If you use a brush to apply dust, it is best to purchase the softest one, so that the right amount of particles stick to it immediately and do not crumble. Women who only master the technique of rubbing often apply it directly to the base - this is not entirely correct, because in this case the color and, accordingly, the radiant effect is less pronounced than if they used shellac. Moreover, it will harmoniously look with metal powder, regardless of which tone you prefer.

To cover your hands for as long as possible, try to avoid the following mistakes:

• do not save yourself a bit - if you apply too little composition, the shade will turn faded and inexpressive;
• the technique can only be used on aligned nail plates, which is why prior to coating, the entire surface of the nail should be thoroughly buffed, otherwise the particles will begin to slide into unaesthetic lumps;
• when applying a rub, do not take matte tones as a finishing coating;
• it is best to use an applicator to blend the composition, applying with a finger is possible only as a last resort, since one or another amount of sebum is always present on the skin, which can significantly reduce the durability of the entire coating;
• after applying the powder, unused sparkles often remain on the fingers - they should be brushed off with a brush.

Keep in mind that the smaller the particle, the more tightly it needs to be applied, the only way to achieve a uniform look on the nails. Experts advise taking a second layer with a diameter of 0.2 mm for the first layer, and for the second layer the size should be smaller, optimally 0.1 mm. Many beginners neglect this rule, as a result, the effect is not strong enough and expensive. Rubs for nails are best purchased in specialized stores, and if time permits, then it is worth ordering a parcel from the Chinese website. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages - in the first case, you can see the powder with your own eyes and touch it with your fingers, but the cost will be quite high. When ordering from China or another online store, the price will undoubtedly please you, but delivery will have to wait. Yes, and you can judge the quality only upon receipt of the rub.

A gentle rub with a pearl shimmer will be ideal for romantic girls, and this choice will be optimal for creating a delicate look of the bride. Such a rub is perfectly combined with base coatings of milky white and pastel colors.

Not so long ago, the market appeared with unusual names: Unicorn, Aurora and Mermaid. They are distinguished by warm flickering and in their final effect are close to pearl.

Chameleon and May Bug - These options are good for determined and active girls with well-groomed hands. Outwardly, they look like the shell of the well-known May beetle, ideal for covering black or purple nails. As a rule, such bows are used for evening exits.

Powder has a similar effect. "Northern Lights" - This is an option in which the color of the nail can vary from pink-lilac to blue-violet and other similar shades. With proper execution, this manicure takes on a truly unique look.

Holographic - this rub is very popular this season, and rub it Rainbow and Prismthat combine flickering snow and rainbow colors.

Golden rub - this is perhaps the most luxurious, no other composition gives such a rich and expensive effect. Golden flicker on the nails is the result of using golden rubs. In addition to its unique flicker, the composition is characterized by a mirror shine, thanks to which the coating is as close as possible to the color of a real precious metal.

A relatively new type of rubbing - "Melange", particles of such a powder are much larger than that of all other types of rubbing, so many people call the material snowball or ice cream - and this fully determines the appearance of such a coating. On the surface, it forms a rather bulky layer that seems soft. Usually the Melange particles do not have a pronounced shade, but in some cases they can be painted.

Well, of course, at the peak is a mirror rubbing, which recreates the effect of liquefied metal on the nails. Usually it is performed in silver or gold color, but light pink and blue shades are no less popular. The mirror coating perfectly emphasizes the beauty of jewelry in the hands of its owner and even in the most laconic way brings a sense of celebration and luxury, without vulgarizing it.

For how to properly apply the rub on gel polish, see the next video.