Airbrush for nails: features and recommendations for use

The sphere of the nail industry has recently expanded its capabilities. Another novelty for creating a beautiful and stylish manicure is a nail airbrush. It is easy to use, does not limit the imagination of the master, but on the contrary, allows the specialist to draw the smallest details and give the desired effect to the nails. Before making a choice between a brush and an airbrush, you should consider all the features and recommendations for using this device and look at examples of design decisions made with its help.

The airbrush is a small size pneumatic spray gun.

It has several components.

• A compressor that delivers air.
• A special tool that looks like a gun. It has a small paint tank, which it then sprays.
• Hose connecting the unit and sprayer.

It’s easy to work with a nail airbrush: when you turn on the device, the compressor creates high air pressure, which through the valve enters the spraying mechanism. Further, everything is simple - the coloring matter is uniformly blown out of the nozzle under the influence of air and creates the necessary pattern. Distinctive features of the device are its compact parameters and low weight, making it easy and convenient to hold in your hand. The small diameter of the nozzle allows you to draw thin lines, outline an already made pattern or create interesting patterns.

Using such a tool, the following designs can be implemented:

• vertical or horizontal gradient (smooth transition from one tone to another);
• different geometric print;
• clearly defined details, the use of thin or larger lines;
• original combinations of drawings with the effect of their movement.

There are two types of airbrushes for design on the nail industry market: a conventional device that controls the flow of paint into the nozzle, and a dual-action device. The second option is controlled by a valve, which controls the flow of air and paint. Such models allow you to create thin lines and drawings.

However, the tool may have other differences.

• By type of spraying, the airbrush is divided into external and internal. In the first case, air and coloring matter are mixed outside the device, and in the second, the whole process takes place inside it, which allows you to draw a line of any length.
• By the type of arrangement of a special paint container: top, bottom, side. However, this does not affect the work of the wizard. As a rule, it is more convenient for specialists to work with a tool with this “cup” on top.

When choosing an airbrush, several points must be taken into account: the purpose of use (gradient, drawing parts, etc.), the convenience of working with the tool, and the compressor power. To check if there are any defects in the airbrush, you need to pay attention to the following symptoms.

• The quality of the instrument is checked by uniformity of spraying of the coloring matter. You can test it with plain water: if the wet spot on the paper or fabric has the correct shape, then the device works correctly.
• It is necessary to check the smoothness of the movement of the lever: the softer the movement is, the easier it is to adjust the intensity of the jet with paint.
• If the needle and nozzle of the instrument have no defects, then after finishing work with the device, no coloring material should remain in it.

For professional and high-quality work with an airbrush it will be necessary to stock up with the following set:

• compressor for supplying air pressure;
• a gun with a small nozzle and a container for paint;
• rubber hose connecting devices;
• coloring materials to create a design;
• liquid for washing the device;
• tips needed for training.

With the help of a brush, you will not get such an air effect as this can be achieved with an airbrush for nails. Using it is convenient and easy if you know how to do it right.

• Before starting work, an airbrush must be assembled. The hose must connect the compressor for air supply and the sprayer itself.
• There is a “cup” on the instrument - paint should be poured there. A few drops will be enough. In this case, do not forget to close the tank with a lid so that the contents do not spill out.
• Before spraying on the nails, it is best to do a paper test to make sure that there is no other paint left after previous use.
• For better performance, the angle should be 45 degrees.
• To start working with an airbrush, you must press the trigger: first drive the air away, and then draw with paint.It is important to know that the color density will be less if the trigger is pulled less and vice versa.
• To get thin lines, the device needs to be brought closer, and for smooth transitions it should be moved away from the surface of the nail. In this case, the hand with the airbrush should constantly move. If she stops in one place, an absurd spot will turn out.

There are many options for nail design. No other fixtures are needed to create a simple gradient. But unique drawings require the use of special stencils for airbrushing. Some masters got used to use different nets and openwork products, which can perfectly replace stencils.

Covering the nail plate with an airbrush is carried out in several stages.

• The marigold is covered with one primary color or two that smoothly transition into each other (gradient).
• After drying the color, a stencil is placed on top and paint is applied with an airbrush.
• Thin nozzles should be used to draw details and contours. The design can be supplemented with rhinestones, stickers, sparkles, etc.
• Apply a top to fix the pattern.

In addition, the airbrush will last much longer if it is properly looked after. To do this, it should be washed with a special solvent after each use. The same procedure is performed to change the color.

Airbrush gives you the opportunity to perform various interesting drawings. These can be combined techniques using additional decorations.

There are several decorative techniques.

• Application of a stencil with finished images. This is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to decorate your nail. To do this, a stencil with a pattern is applied to the main dried tone, the slots are filled with paint, then the stencil is removed, the design is dried again and covered with a top coating.
• Drawn ornament. No additional devices are needed here, but the device must be powerful and multi-level, and the master with good skills and imagination.
• The ombre technique, often referred to as the "gradient." It is very popular in nail design, the process itself does not take much time, and working out skills is not difficult.

The latter option is relevant at any time of the year for any style, you just need to successfully choose the color scheme. For the autumn period, for example, warmer tones are suitable: orange, brown, red, yellow. In the winter, cold shades will be relevant: blue, white, purple, blue.

For romantic natures, you can use the pink tone as the main one, using the stencil and white paint to apply the silhouette of a fairy, angel, cat or heart. All this is perfectly complemented by sparkles. Airbrush - a great solution for the image of the starry sky, the Milky Way or the whole galaxy. With this device, French manicure can be made more sophisticated. For this, a mesh or other openwork products are suitable. This will be a great option for a wedding manicure, especially with the addition of rhinestones.

A master who has mastered the technique of airbrushing can create unique drawings that resemble a whole art.

Internet shoppers and airbrush owners say that this tool is very convenient and easy to use. With its help, very little time is spent on creating even large drawings, and the compositions are original and spectacular. This allows you to serve customers faster and better.

Most experts emphasize that the spray gun should be regularly washed with a special liquid from the paint.Thanks to this process, the device will last longer without any damage.

Buyers also indicate that it is comfortable to work with an airbrush even at home. It’s not always possible to successfully depict a beautiful drawing with your left hand, but the device, in combination with a stencil, copes with its role perfectly. As a result, the manicure is no worse than after visiting the salon, provided that you master the tool.

In the next video, you will find an overview of nail airbrush with Aliexpress.