Pearl manicure: design options and fashion ideas

Beautiful and well-groomed nails are an indispensable component of a good look and taste of a girl. The art of manicure is developing very quickly, and you just can’t count the trends in the design of nails. There are more classic options, for example, French manicure. But pearl manicure can be both everyday and solemn. We will consider its features, application techniques and designs.

Pearl manicure is quite unique, as it is suitable for any occasion. That is, the “pearl” will not be challenging for work, and not faded for the holidays. It differs from the inconspicuous design of nails for the office with a light shine. In addition, pearl nails are a real hit of the season. The trend has gained such popularity thanks to a variety of wipes and application techniques.

Today, pearl manicure is not just a special varnish with sparkles. The nail beauty industry has gone much further, therefore, to make beautiful nails with a pearl shimmer, special preparations are needed that give a wide selection of color palette and texture. As with any kind of manicure, pearl has its own design features. It’s worth remembering a few simple rules to get a beautiful result.

• The basic version of nails with pearl shimmer is light varnish colors. Therefore, it should be remembered that white, flesh and any other light shade always reveals all the flaws on the nails. And their splendor will only emphasize. If you decide to try such a manicure, carefully prepare the nail plate.

• Choosing pearl or pearl, you need to carefully consider the processing of the nail. The surface should be as flat as possible, without burrs and an overgrown cuticle.With such a manicure, all such flaws will be very visible.

• Such a coating is ideally diluted with painting or decorative pebbles. They can be as neutral or, conversely, bright for emphasis on the nails. The decoration of not every nail, but only a few fingers, remains in fashion. This is the field for your experimentation and specialist skill.

• In addition, not all fingers can be pearly. This shade goes well with velvet and matte varnishes. Like the previous recommendation, you should not be afraid to choose other colors and add “zest” to your manicure.

The first thing to remember, pearl manicure is not only white color. Of course, the most popular option is a light color, but there are also many other successful shades. Color combinations can be divided into dark, bright and almost white colors. Let's start with the classic version. Light colors include white, pink, nude and yellow. And also all their shades. In the design, you can mix these colors, making several nails pink and the rest white. Or use the popular ombre technique today. A separate item can be identified translucent nails with light sequins.

In bright colors, the imagination has no limits. You can choose absolutely any color and achieve a pearl effect with the help of manicure rubs. Do not be afraid of bright solutions, such colors with a sparkling coating look very beautiful and not at all vulgar. The palette is huge - from poisonous and acidic colors to scarlet that does not go out of fashion. By the way, it is bright lacquers that sometimes acquire a new life thanks to the pearl colors.

The last category is dark manicure. Shades from black to dark green and dark blue. Pearl dark manicure has earned a special love among girls. This is because often just dark or black varnish is very provocative and does not fit for every day, but rather for a certain image. Pearl spraying slightly smoothes this effect and allows you to wear such a design both during the day at the office and in the evening at the restaurant. If you are still afraid to use too dark shades, you can choose a gray color, which is located just between light and dark shades. Again, with a slight sheen, even such basic colors will sparkle in a new way. As you can see, the palette of pearl manicure is limitless.

Now we will tell you directly about the rub, so popular with ladies and modern nail designers. In fact, this is a powder that is applied to the nail coat and rubbed into it with quick movements. Rubs are also in different colors. The simplest option is colorless, which gives only a slight sheen. Next come all kinds of colors from white to black. They are created for a mix of varnish colors and the pearl coating itself, which makes it easy to combine two colors on one nail. Metal rubbing is popular this season. Agree, gold and silver nails will look very original and interesting.

In the previous sections, some techniques for creating pearl manicure were mentioned. Nevertheless, there are 3 main ways to create a similar effect.

• Pearl lacquer or shimmer microparticle coating. It should be noted that the pearl coating is precisely small particles, and not large sparkles.
• Rubbing is the most popular pearl effect technique. It is a fine powder, which is the final stage and is rubbed after the nail polish dries.
• Another popular remedy is false stones a la pearls. They come in different sizes and shapes, making it possible to create designs and decorate your nails. The only important point is a more complex technique and is not suitable for everyone due to the additional volume on the nail plate.

Having familiarized yourself with the main methods of obtaining the effect of pearl manicure, you should go to the instructions for the phased creation of such a coating for nails. To do everything right, you need to remember a few simple rules.

• Until the very stage of applying the varnish, standard nail preparation takes place: turning and creating the shape of the nail plate. Remove the cuticle and apply nutritious oils.
• Degrease a fingernail and apply base.
• Now, if you use ready-made pearl lacquer, then go to it. Remember, you need to use varnish in several layers, so that the texture is dense, and the color is well reproduced.
• Work with pearl rubbing is a little different. First, the main varnish is selected and also gently applied to the finger in several layers. While the varnish is not yet completely dry, proceed to the pearl powder. They pick it up with a special brush or sponge it on the nail and gradually begin to rub it into the nail plate. You yourself can control the process of contrasting pearls and the primary color. At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to remove excess powder residues.
• Be sure to fix the finished product with a finishing agent, which, in addition to the immediate function, will add a little more shine to the nails.

This instruction is suitable for both regular manicure and gel polish using a UV lamp. A few more are added to these rules when using decorative pearls. For a quality manicure with stones, specify if your specialist had experience in this field and go to a trusted master. If you try it yourself, then start with simple applications. So, pearl manicure is not so difficult. If you are afraid of experimentation, start with a simple light pearl varnish and each time complicate the task and add variety.

The last things to talk about are the trends of the season. Manicure is an industry that is subject to fashion trends. Every year new original combinations of shades appear. Pearl varnishes have not spared this trend, so we will offer you some of the most popular ideas for this season.

The pearl decoration itself is already a finished design. Such a manicure can be diluted with a pattern or thin metal strips. Or you can use the varnish not on all fingers, but only on the index and ring fingers. This option will look good with a matte finish on the main nails.

Nails with different shades of pearls look very original. It is also recommended to try the ombre technique or jacket with a light shining coating. Pearl manicure is an ideal option for any girl. It is relatively neutral, but it has a vast field for experiments. Try it and you won’t regret it!

See how to make a pearl manicure with your own hands in the next video.