Gradient manicure is gradually becoming the classic way to design nails. Having become popular several years ago (in 2015 - 2016), he echoed the fashion trend of ombre hair design.
Today, the gradient on the nails is a modern and fashionable version of the design. It allows you to combine different colors and shades. In addition, the nail service masters went further and began to decorate unusual manicure with sequins, rhinestones and artificial crystals.
However, it is worth remembering that in order for your nails to transform and shine, it is not necessary to contact a manicure specialist in beauty salons. Stylish design can be done with your own hands.
How to make a gradient with sequins on the nails yourself without the help of specialists? You will learn about this by reading our article.
Design options
To begin with, it should be noted that There are several ways to design nails in gradient style:
- vertical (the colors of the nails change from left to right or from right to left);
- horizontal (colors change from bottom to top or top to bottom);
- diagonal (shades change from one corner to another).
Each of these options will look interesting and unusual on your nails.
How to do it yourself?
Of course, turning to a beauty salon for applying gradient manicure, you will receive a range of professional services that will provide you with highly qualified masters through expensive materials and professional equipment.
But what to do at home in the absence of such funds? The answer is simple - improvised tools will come to your aid. There are two ways to make a gradient at home:
- with sponge and foil;
- with a brush.
To begin with, it should be noted that no matter which of the above methods you choose, the first thing to do is prepare your nails. They should be cleaned from the previous manicure, treated with a cuticle, trimmed manicure and spa treatments (massage, applying cream, etc.), and also degrease the surface of the nail using special tools or regular nail polish remover. At the end of the treatment, the base should also be applied to the nail.
In order to apply a gradient to your nails using sponge and foil, you need to apply the selected colors to a small piece of silver paper (there may be two or more of them). Moreover, it is necessary to apply varnish so that each next shade slightly goes to the previous one. After that, immediately apply the shades to the applied shades immediately before they dry out. Now apply the sponge to the nail and press down for a few seconds - the gradient on the nails is ready.
If you are more impressed with the method of decorating nails with a brush, then you have to do the following. First, you need to completely cover the nail with one of your chosen colors, and then on one of its parts (upper or lower) you need to apply a different color. Until the coatings have time to dry with a brush, it is necessary to shade the border of the varnish. Stylish manicure is ready.
How to apply glitter?
When the main gradient base of your manicure is ready (do not forget to wait until the coating has completely dried), you should start applying glitter. So, you can choose sequins, small rhinestones, larger beads or massive crystals. Please note that the larger the size of the decoration you choose, the more accented and bright your nails will look.
When the type of jewelry is selected it is important to determine the color. So, you can use colorful rhinestones (there are crystals of all colors of the rainbow) or use a more classic version of golden and silver jewelry. The most universal are silver sequins - they fit almost any basic color of your manicure. In any case, it is necessary to build on the colors that were used when applying the gradient.
No less important is the location of the beads on the nail: they can decorate the base of the nail or its end. In addition, rhinestones can be distributed around the entire perimeter or even over the entire area.
The drawings laid out with the help of ornaments (contours of figures, abstractions, initials) also look stylish.
Gradient manicure, being in itself a stylish way of nail design, goes well with sparkles, which give the image more brightness, as well as a certain solemnity and luxury.
On how to make a gradient glitter manicure yourself, you will learn from the video below.
