How to choose and use acrylic nails?

Acrylic paints, which we used to see on canvases, have become a wonderful addition to nail design. They allow you to create gorgeous colorful paintings on nails, and the master only needs to master the technique of their application.

Apply acrylic paints to the surface of the nail plate using brushes made of synthetic material or dots. This tool is present in the set of each master, since it is easy for them to work with acrylic (especially if they do manicure at home independently). It allows you to create amazing acrylic patterns, while the paint does not have time to gather in lumps due to the fact that it dries quickly.

Dots looks like an ordinary fountain pen - its shaft ends with a round metal tip. It helps in creating small acrylic paint drawings (brushes are used for others). Dots (or a dot brush, as the masters used to call it) helps to create not only dots on the nails - with its help you can easily apply abstraction, lace ornament, create a pattern of flowers. A tool that is simple from a constructive point of view is simply necessary for women who are just mastering the technique of working with acrylic. With it, it becomes easier to create simple and complex compositions. Any picture will look beautiful (even if it is a simple pea), while most of the patterns are very simple to perform, from a technical point of view, you just need to try to delve into the process and follow the advice of professionals.

The following are the benefits of acrylic paint (why it is more convenient to use than gel polishes and other materials).

• Acrylic paints are much cheaper.
• Huge selection of colors and shades.
• The consistency of acrylic paint makes it easier to work with (if compared with other materials). This gives the master more opportunities when creating complex compositions that cannot be made with varnishes or gels.
• The nail paint thickens and coagulates in a matter of seconds, which allows you to create a 3D effect on the nail (though this technique is very complicated and will take a long time to master).

This material has not only advantages, but also disadvantages. For example, nail paint dries on the brush every time there are residues on it after applying the first layer. This is one of the reasons why the master takes more time to create such a manicure. You have to constantly clean tools or work very quickly, and this is available only to masters with great experience. The paint frozen on the brush thickens it, so it is already impossible to recreate the subtlety of the previously drawn line. Acrylic is removed only with water, so it is better to rinse the brush every time after applying the first layer and wipe it with a paper towel.

Before using acrylic paint on nails, they must be put in order:

• align the shape;
• polish your nails;
• apply a base coat.

If the second and third conditions are not met, then the acrylic will lie unevenly on the nails, all the expectation from the manicure will deteriorate.

You can imagine the technology of working with acrylic paint in more detail.

• The cuticle, burrs are removed, the nails are given the desired shape with a nail file. Work with a standard manicure set. First, all nails are filed (while they are dry), otherwise the nail plate will simply stratify. After a warm bath, excess skin is cut off.
• It is important and necessary to polish nails - this stage allows you to level the surface, remove irregularities.
• After that, you need to decide on the pattern that is planned to be applied to the nails, and prepare everything necessary for further work.

From the tools you will need:

• acrylic paints;
• a glass of water;
• brushes and dots;
• disposable wipes;
• palette for mixing paints;
• wooden stick;
• clear varnish or gel to fix the result.

In order to create a beautiful picture, You need to follow a simple step-by-step instruction.

• Squeeze some paint from the tube onto the palette. It is not necessary to squeeze out a lot of material at once, because it dries quickly enough (it is better to add more later).
• If acrylic seems too thick, you can dilute it by adding a drop of water and mix.
• The desired color is easily obtained by mixing several shades.

Each time, the brush will need to not just be wiped, but washed in water and remove excess moisture from it. Some people prefer to slightly dilute acrylic with water - it dries more slowly, becomes less bright and more pliable. The paint is absolutely safe for humans, since it is not toxic, but it is sold in any stationery store and is cheap. You can buy it as a set, or you can choose for yourself a suitable range in tubes.

The magnificent variety of color palettes erases all boundaries between fantasy and reality. Professional masters of nail design can create amazing paintings with acrylic paint on nails. This material is removed from the nails using a standard nail polish remover.

The extremely charming image of light blue nails was liked by the fair sex, so this color does not go out of fashion.Masters of nail design try to beat him: they use pictures of the cloudy sky, draw delicate cornflowers, add painting under Khokhloma.

If you have a lot of experience, you can create a picture of the Chinese New Year using acrylic paint, or paint a pumpkin expressing your love for Halloween.

The advantage of acrylic paints is that you can create a still life on the nails or draw a whole galaxy. You can take small-sized foam pieces and, after wetting them with the desired color, create interesting overflows.

Abstractions and lines are popular. They are painted with a thin brush. They break the nail into different zones, try to visually change its shape - make it narrower or longer.

You can make your personal style a little more luxurious, just choose the right decoration for your nails. Lace is easily created using black acrylic paint and a fine brush. So that they are not boring and monotonous. they are complemented with a sequin jacket. To ensure maximum effect, it is worth using a few rhinestones in the middle of the composition. The color of the sparkles and the main background depends on the individual preferences of the woman.

In order to beautifully design your nails, you need to follow the advice of professionals:

• do not mix paints from different manufacturers, as the effect may turn out to be unexpected;
• it is necessary to purchase hard brushes made of synthetic materials, since acrylic is a heavy material and an ordinary brush cannot cope with it (it will be impossible to draw a clear line);
• when mixing colors, it is worth remembering that some shades look darker when dried;
• so that acrylic does not dry quickly, it should be moistened with water from a spray bottle.

If you master the simple technique of working with acrylic paints, then the master will have countless opportunities. Amazing and colorful palette will allow you to create real masterpieces. Do not be afraid to experiment and try new things.

See how to use acrylics in the next video.