Stylish design options for mirror manicure and the rules for its application

A beautiful nail design can be designed not only in the salon, but also independently at home. An example of this can be a mirror manicure, which is characterized by an unusual shine and fits perfectly with any image chosen by a girl. Using reflective varnish, special stickers and foil, it is possible to create an unusual nail art that emphasizes the shape and length of the nails.

Mirror manicure is most often used on medium and long nails, but it looks good on short ones. To make a stunning effect of the mirror on the nails, it is best to choose the oval and almond-shaped shape of the nail plates, but if the girl likes the “squares”, it is recommended to smooth their angles. As for the color scheme, this season blue, white, purple and pink shades are very popular. Shine in a mirror manicure is created using various techniques and materials, as a decor, rhinestones, colored crystals and shimmering toppings are also used.

Among the many design ideas, golden nail art is of particular interest. It goes well with all tones, suitable for celebrations and for everyday wear. Nails in this design look not only original, but also attract the attention of others. In a mirrored gold manicure, there are simultaneously notes of modernism, minimalism and elements of the east. To date, it can be performed in the following options:

• with the use of pastel shades and the addition of sparkles;
• in monophonic mirror style or with patterns;
• in a multi-colored combination using shiny powder and varnish.

The design in such a manicure provides for the presence of clear proportions. You can make it attractive with decor in the form of drawings, confetti and the effect of “broken glass”. For painting, you need to choose beautiful flowers, ribbons, geometric shapes and abstraction. Depending on the purpose of the manicure, it can also be diluted with combinations of transparent and monochrome coatings, modeling elements. To the fair sex, who love delicate shades, the right choice will be:

• fashionable golden design in pastel colors, where the emphasis is on one or more fingers;
• decoration of nails with beads and rhinestones;
• plain coating without decor;
• a combination of monotonous gold with a brilliant "moon".

Owners of short nails will use a mirror manicure with gold openwork patterns or a triangular jacket. Nowadays, gold stripes, dots and zigzags on one of the fingers are considered a real hit. When choosing a style for oriental themes, it is necessary to give preference to black and pink color. They stain the plate halfway and insert a mirror strip of gold.

Girls with long nails can experiment with leopard print, gold monograms and sparkles. The mirror manicure looks original, in which there is a combination of blue and white, and the frame is made of gold stripes and rhinestones.

Often, to create an original image of a lady, they choose a mirror manicure with a metallic effect. The main feature of this design is that the outer coating on the nails simultaneously resembles a smooth mirror and shimmering metal. For this manicure, the length of the nail plate should be taken into account: for short nails, it is desirable to use light shades, and for long nails, brighter and more saturated paints.

Mirror manicure "metallic" is created using a special metal rubbing, which gives the surface a slight dullness. To make the design not too “cold” and strict, this rub is performed on only one or two fingers. At the same time, a manicure with a metal rub can be softened by applying light varnish gel as a substrate.

A true work of art is mirror nail art with a pearl rubbed. It allows you to fill the image of a girl with tenderness and romanticism, therefore, as a rule, brides choose this design. The noble radiance and soft overflow of colors looks great on the hand and emphasizes any shape and length of nails in an original way. The mother-of-pearl veil makes the manicure chic and rich, it contains notes of magic.

In this and next season, pigmented pigments called “chameleons” are widely used. A special powder is applied to the mirror surface and provides a double overflow, capable of changing its color depending on the angle of view. Today there is a huge selection of pigments, they all differ in color overflow. So, for example, many girls prefer chrome-chameleon for the manicure, called the “May beetle”. It is considered the most expensive and belongs to the premium pigments, since it contains fine particles having a pronounced metallic tint.

You can create an unusual game of colors with the help of a mirror rubbing “rainbow”. It has a multi-color overflow and can take on a green, pink and blue hue. Such a manicure looks beautiful in gold design. Thanks to pigments, it acquires a beautiful dark overflow.

If fashionistas want to impress others with a manicure with the effect of the northern lights, it is recommended to choose the Aurora pigment.

A bright spectral overflow can also be obtained using the holographic rubbing.

The mirror surface on the nails can be either plain or decorated with other types of coatings. To feel like a real queen, it’s enough to decorate the manicure with rhinestones, unusual drawings.

Special stripe stickers or pebbles with colored overflow will help to add mystery to the image.

A combination of marble and mirror manicure is also very popular, for the creation of which they use special equipment.

A jacket with a mirror effect is considered no less successful. It looks elegant and stylish. For this design, you can use various types of coatings, combining dullness and bright shine. With the help of a rub, they get a beautiful mirror manicure with a metal overflow, which perfectly harmonizes with the moon manicure.

Mirror manicure can also be created from a combination of nail polish and colored foil. An unusual solution is a matte mirror surface and bright glitter inserts. Well, this design also combines a matte and glossy surface.

Before you begin the procedure for creating a fashionable mirror manicure, you need to prepare a special varnish, decorative elements and all tools. At the same time, if nail art will be performed at home for the first time, it is advisable to invite an assistant, since it is difficult to cope with the right hand alone. Such a manicure is done step by step and consists of several stages.

• First of all, you should do the traditional treatment of nails using hardware or trim technology. In addition to the nail plate, you need to pay special attention to the cuticle and the skin of the hands. Mirror design does not tolerate bumps and defects, as they will be immediately noticeable. Therefore, the nails must be flattened and deburred. If there are natural imperfections on the nail plate, then they can be hidden with a small ornament laid out of foil.
• After that, the base is applied to the nails, as a varnish is used. It is selected for the appropriate tone of the foil. In the case when the design provides for the use of several types of color coatings, the shade of the base base must be combined with them. Coloring is carried out carefully, leaving no spaces with gaps. The nails are decorated and covered with a colorless protective coating.
• When the adhesive layer dries, small strips of colored foil are applied to it. To create a beautiful ornament, sheets of foil are recommended to be spread with an orange stick. After a few minutes, the strips are torn off the nail and continue to work with the other fingers.

You can also create an unusual mirror manicure with reflective varnish. To carry out the procedure at home, you need varnish-foil. It consists of many reflective particles and provides the nails with a delicate glossy finish. The method of applying varnish is simple and performed like this.

• First, the nail plate is cleaned of the old coating and degreased. Then a bottle of varnish is taken and shaken thoroughly. This is done so that the varnish becomes evenly thick and easy to apply. The coating is distributed on the nail sequentially and accurately.To do this, it is recommended to use a hard and even brush.
• Then, using the corrector, excess varnish is removed. After drying the first layer, you can apply the second.
• The manicure ends with the application of a fixative.

Many girls also independently create an original mirror manicure with the help of stickers. For him, you will need to prepare a buff, a solution for removing varnish, cotton buds and a special adhesive tape. Before the procedure begins, you need to relax your hands well in the nutrient bath, clean the nail plate, remove the burrs and even out the shape of the nails.

Next, the nails are degreased. A film is selected along the width of the plates. It is slightly heated and glued, gently forming a coating on the nail with a cotton swab. The remnants of the film are cut with scissors. At the end, a strengthening gel is applied. It will help prolong the effect and beauty of manicure.

To date, nail design is represented by various stylistics and design techniques, but at the same time, mirror manicure is very popular with modern girls. He received a lot of positive feedback, because it is simple to perform and allows you to create beautiful images suitable for both everyday life and special occasions. In addition, the fair sex appreciated the possibility of mixing different surfaces in such a manicure. Ladies of nail art in silver and gold colors were especially highlighted.

The mirror manicure of brides has earned recognition. It allows you to translate any fantasy into reality, and a combination of different shades and compositions in the form of patterns, drawings and sparkles gives the image of the newlywed an elegant and sophisticated look.

As for the bright personalities, they liked the design of the shades game, which can be obtained from contrasting colors and special pigments. This nail art is also in great demand among business girls who spend most of their time in the office. Mirroring allows them to look both stern and stylish.

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