Features and techniques of leopard manicure

The leopard manicure, made in different versions, including with a classic jacket, is always popular. Knowing the intricacies of coating, you can decorate your nails yourself, and in any color scheme based on the general plan.

The animal print design looks equally impressive on the hands of both young and mature women. Of course, it should be appropriate for the occasion, therefore it is performed in bright or pastel combinations of varnishes. This decoration is also relevant for those whose nail plates are uneven and have some flaws: with the help of leopard spots they can be made as invisible as possible.

Additional decorative elements are also allowed:

• sequins and rhinestones that make nails more expressive and bright, mostly they are suitable for festive events and parties;
• on the other hand, the same rhinestones and small beads, when they are placed on the nails dosed, or even adorn one or two fingers, can make the manicure especially refined, therefore they are suitable for more serious events, and sometimes for everyday life.

In general, nails of any shape and length are suitable for this design option, but spectacular spots look best on oval and square nails of medium and large length. For decoration, artificial and natural nail plates are suitable.

The leopard pattern itself involves a combination of black, yellow and orange spots on any suitable background, but this is a stereotypical idea of ​​a “predatory” design. Other unusual combinations of colors and shades are registered in modern fashion:

• black with pink or purple;
• silver with lilac;
• white with black, red;
• yellow (gold) and brown;
• blue with different shades of blue.

For a youth party, a girl can choose more extravagant combinations, for example, burgundy and pink, emerald green and lime.

For stained print manicures, three design options are usually used:

• traditional classical style involves the use of nude, natural shades, as well as silver and gold;
• if the spots are made according to French manicure, then the main part of the nail remains natural in color, and the animal print is triggered by a "smile" - the edge of the nail;
• A variety of bright colors are used to visit a club or other youth events.

Of course, it is important to observe their compatibility, but sometimes the opposite shades look stylish and expressive.

For a more effective combination with manicure, it is better to choose plain color, but it can always be supplemented with glasses in a leopard frame, a belt or a small scarf of the same color. If a blouse or even a dress in this style is present, the combination may look tasteless.

Different means are chosen as a coating, and less of all, simple varnishes are suitable for this, which quickly erase, which means that the appearance of the nails loses its beauty and attractiveness.

Leopard manicure can be performed with stable compounds:

• acrylic paint with a thin brush (No. 1, 2);
• if the nails are extended, it makes sense to use acrylic or gel polish;
• the best option for natural nail plates is shellacs, which are presented in a wide assortment and allow you to choose any shades, in addition, such a coating is durable and will help to maintain an unusual decor for 2-3 weeks.

A leopard jacket can be made with a stamping kit, which allows you to create any pattern. This kit includes:

• rubber or silicone stamp;
• plates with different patterns;
• highly resistant compositions of varnishes for application;
• manicure scraper - a scraper to clean the nail surface.

When designing nails, it should be borne in mind that you need to transfer the drawing quickly, because the special varnish quickly hardens. Having certain skills, you can use the sliders - stickers made to order. Top for durability they are covered with a double layer of topcoat.

First of all, you need to choose the method by which the "predatory" manicure will be performed and prepare everything you need.

In the usual case, this is:

• tools for creating spots - a thin brush, a toothpick or a needle, a manicure pen;
• bath, towel, cotton buds and discs;
• cuticle tweezers;
• nail polish remover;
• colorless base coat, varnishes for base, contour, stains.

Step-by-step procedure is performed as follows:

• at the first stage, the old coating is removed, the nails are processed, cuticles and burrs are removed, the plate is given a rounded or square shape, which must be degreased;
• a transparent base is applied and dried;
• the base varnish, which will contrast with the spots, is applied in two layers and both of them are dried in turn;
• you can draw spots with a brush or a toothpick, the main thing is to do this carefully so that they do not blur, it is good if the elbow lies on the table, so the movements will become more accurate and accurate;
• A “leopard” does not require special symmetry at this stage even when the contours of the spots are outlined in a darker color, because in nature, true spots on the skin of a predator do not differ in perfection;
• white dots and semicircles on the spots themselves will give them a more lively, “leopard” look, so it’s even good if they are located randomly;
• then all these strokes are also surrounded by black varnish, but it is worth leaving them open, so they will look more realistic.

Stamp manicure will be more accurate and attractive if there is no drawing skill. The stamping art technique provides for the following actions:

• after the usual preparatory treatment of nails, apply the base and double coating with background varnish;
• then a stencil is applied and its recesses are filled with a contrasting varnish composition;
• with the help of a stamp, an impression is quickly and accurately made, and the remains are removed;
• in conclusion, two fixing layers are applied.

It is not always possible to do everything carefully, the skill of applying spots with a brush or with the help of special plates requires dexterity, so you can practice a little before making a leopard manicure.

See how to make such a print more realistic in the next video.