Pigment for nails: how to choose and apply?

Manicure design in bright colors is one of the best trends of this season. But no matter how many tones and shades the palette of gel polishes contains, I always want to add a unique touch. This can be done with a pigment for nails. It will give a matte shimmer or, depending on the type of pigment, complement the color with an amazing flicker.

A pigment is a powdered substance that is designed to color the surface. It helps change the original tone of the coating. It is used on acrylic, gel polish and shellac nails.

A big plus of this decor is the ability to create a designsuitable for absolutely any onion. It can be a modest business or minimalist style, done in pastel colors, or a luxurious evening option in rich colors with brilliance.

There are certain nuances of using pigment in combination with different bases. When nails are built up with acrylic, you can add this coloring pigment to it in an amount of up to 50%, since the compositions have a similar structure and properties.

When working with gel polish, it is important to observe the exact proportions, because the pigment reduces the strength of this coating. In color gel, you can add no more than 2% of such a coloring matter, and in transparent gel - no more than 5%.

This coloring material varies by species. Depending on the source of receipt, the pigment may be:

• natural;
• synthetic;
• metal.

A natural look is obtained by mixing different types of minerals. Synthetic coatings are made from both organic and inorganic sources. Metal pigments are prepared by mixing various metals or their alloys.

Distinguish these dyes and tinting effect. It can be: matte, pearlescent, shimmering, radiant, shiny with tints. The choice of pigment is necessary depending on the type of design. For example, pearlescent dyes will create the most smooth and effective transitions using the ombre technique.

No less unique and modern is the stained glass design. When mixing a transparent base without a sticky effect and different tones of pigment, you can create a mini-volume stained-glass window of any subject on the nail. This approach individualizes the decor, makes the design unique.

Any manicure must begin with the processing of nails. First, the old coating is removed using a special fluid. Then the cuticle is removed and the periungual pads are processed. The tip of the nail is given the desired shape, and the entire working surface is carefully sanded with a buff. Residual dust must be removed from the plate before applying the base. A cotton pad and degreaser are used.

Now you can put a protective foundation. Most often, a transparent version of gel polish is used. Then the layer is dried under a UV lamp. The color is now finely applied and also dried. The treatment of each lamp cover is about two minutes.

You can proceed to decorating. To do this, take a transparent gel polish and a thin brush for drawing, which create a pattern on a color coating. Of course, it can be performed on different topics and in any style.

The pigment of the desired color is typed on the brush and applied over the drawn lines. If it is necessary to take a different color, then the brushes of the brush are wiped on a polyester lint-free cloth. Application is made by the so-called driving movements, which ensures maximum color density.

If the work is done by a beginner, then before changing the color, it is better to dry the previous element. But then you need to paint with transparent varnish again. At the end, a top coat is applied, and the finished manicure is placed under the lamp.

It is also possible to mix the pigment with an acrylic base or transparent gel polish.

In addition, a separate container is recommended for each color. Mixing itself is done with a brush, since it allows you to evenly distribute color particles.

Often nail designers apply pigment to a dried color base. This helps to create the necessary shade and play. Here you need to remember that this material does not completely change the original tone, but only gives a reflection of a different shade.

This technique will help to embody the design in the style of metallic or give a golden sparkle to the decor. A great option would be an ombre with smooth shading and smooth transitions. Here it is necessary to make a reservation that the pigment looks best on dark colors. On pastel shades, transitions and flicker stand out less.

Correctly apply the pigment will help a disposable eye shadow sponge. Thanks to its texture, the composition lays down tightly and neatly.When creating a color scheme on a lunar manicure or jacket with a sponge, it is easier to outline the necessary bend.

Pigment can be combined with different design styles. Using this mixture is suitable for bright girls who prefer to stand out and focus on nails. Of great importance is the cost. Even when choosing expensive products for the same price, you can buy one or two bubbles of gel polish or 10 packs of pigment.

In addition, the process of mixing various pigment colors is much simpler, and is available to any girl who does not have professional nail designer skills. For example, a jacket with an ombre effect on long nails combined with a moon design is hard to describe with gel polish. And when using pigment and sponge, the task is greatly simplified. And also creating a color jacket, I want to emphasize the color of the tip as much as possible. The pigment can easily cope with this task.

If you have some skills in drawing patterns with a brush, it is easy to create a three-dimensional drawing. Pigment can be used to highlight the radiance of one of the tones, color depth or transitions between shades. Such decor will help to show your personality.

In any case, the use of this composition when creating a manicure will significantly reduce the cost of decoration and give you the opportunity to often change the design, experimenting with color schemes.

For pigments and how to use them, see the video.