So, what kind of manicure techniques exist today, and which of them can be performed at home.
Modern manicure techniques
Let’s start with the simplest. Each type of manicure has its own characteristics of creating a coating. In one case, this can be the use of some auxiliary tools, in the other, special types of varnishes and decor elements. The most easy-to-use and therefore widespread manicure technique can be called manicure with special stickers..
Striped manicure with stickers
The so-called “striped” manicure is very easy. It is enough to use special stickers or make them from adhesive tape or cellophane at home. Stickers are used to create lunar and French manicure, as well as fashionable manicure with geometric patterns this season. The technology is simple. The drawing is applied in layers. Each layer must be given time to dry well..
The sequence of execution: we cover the nails with the main color, then we stick the strips cut out in shape, then we apply the next color. So until your picture has a finished look. Finally, we fix the result with a transparent coating.
Also, to create a manicure with stripes, you can use ready-made gold and silver narrow ribbons, which are attached to a slightly dry varnish.
Gradient color manicure
To make a gradient manicure, we apply the varnish not on the nail plate itself, but on a sponge or sponge. Moreover, the shades are used all at once in a pre-selected sequence. Then, gently pressing the sponge to the nail, print the coating on the nail, remove the remaining skin from the skin with a cotton swab previously moistened with nail polish remover. Next, adding varnish to the sponge as necessary, we process each subsequent nail. At the end of the procedure, we apply the final transparent coating. The result is a beautiful coating with flowing color.
You can simplify the procedure somewhat, initially apply the main color to all nails, let it dry, and then apply another color from the middle with a sponge.
Water manicure with flowing patterns.
Water manicure is a type of manicure that is not so easy to apply, but ultimately looks very impressive.
More details about the technique of manicure and improvised tools. First of all, you need a glass or bowl of water at room temperature. To create a good base for the coating, we use transparent varnish as the first layer. Then apply the main color (white or beige will work well). Next, carefully glue each nail with tape or cellophane, so that when applying subsequent layers of varnish the skin does not get dirty. Create a picture: for this we take 2-3 colors of varnish and alternately drip them into the middle of the container with water. 6-9 drops are enough. To varnish drops evenly distributed on the surface of the water, do not hold the brush too high, try to drip gently. Then, using a toothpick, create a pattern by gently stretching drops of varnish on the surface.
Try not to devote much time to the creative process of creating a drawing, everything must be done quickly, otherwise the coating will turn out to be of poor quality.
In the finished pattern, gently lower the finger in a horizontal position. Without sticking your finger out of the water, wind the unspent varnish onto a toothpick, then remove the finger. Remove the tape and remove all excess coating residue from the skin. The procedure is repeated with each nail. Finally, when the varnish dries, we apply a transparent fixing coating on the nails. Water manicure is ready! This manicure technique seems complicated only at first glance, repeating the procedure several times, each time you will spend less and less time on it.
Nail Design with Foil
The foil technique is one of the most popular this spring. Gold, bronze, silver covers all or part of the nails, it all depends on the imagination. To create a manicure with a gold coating you will need: foil and special glue. They can be purchased at a specialty store..
Manicuring with foil is very easy. To do this, prepare the nails as usual, cover them with varnish of the main (background) color in one or two layers. Apply special glue. If you want to create a specific golden pattern, use a stencil. Then, until the glue has dried, apply foil; for convenience, use tweezers or a wooden stick. After the varnish dries well, remove the remaining foil with a brush. In conclusion, cover your nails with clear varnish (preferably in two layers). Stylish manicure with foil ready.
Stamp manicure (stamping manicure)
A variety of patterns and ornaments can be applied to the nails using special stamps..
Cover your nails with the primary color..
Then apply a small amount of varnish to the plastic or metal stamp and gently swipe the stamp with your fingernail to print..
The pattern is fixed using a transparent coating..
Manicure with a microbead
In specialized stores, not so long ago, a novelty for nail design appeared – multi-colored microbead balls. They are used to create a trendy spring manicure. To work with nails while performing such a “caviar” manicure is better in turn. First apply the base on the nail, immediately after that, not allowing the coating to dry, sprinkle the nail with beads. For better fixation beads press down slightly. Dry the varnish well at the end of the procedure..
An alternative to beads can be small pearls or rhinestones, but if the elements for nail decoration are very voluminous, it is better to use special glue for good fixation. Spangles are also used as decoration for nails. Glitter coating is called glitter manicure..
Photo Design Manicure
The technology of manicure, in which a photo is applied to the nails, does not differ much from foiling.
The only feature is that for the decoration of nails instead of foil, special thin print stickers are used.
Matte manicure
Matte manicure can be done in two ways..
The first is the application of special matte coatings. The second is manicure using powder or flock. The technique for performing such a manicure is similar to applying a microbead, only the material is different. Using the flock creates a trendy velvet effect on the nails.
Newspaper manicure
A stylish design option for your nails that is easy to perform at home. To do this, it is enough to use alcohol and newspaper stencils. Step-by-step execution:
– cover the nails with the main color (preferably using white or beige shades of varnish). Next, work with each nail separately;
– apply clear varnish. Without waiting until it dries, carefully use a pair of tweezers to lower the newspaper blanks into alcohol, wait 5-10 seconds, stick the newspaper on your fingernail, gently press it to print, then carefully peel off the blank;
– apply the final transparent coating. Black and white manicure looks best in this technique..
Art manicure
The most complicated manicure technique. She will require your imagination and perseverance. Ornaments and patterns are literally drawn on the nails. Feel like an artist and use a thin brush or toothpick to create your own unique masterpiece. Artistic drawing is applied either with varnish or with special acrylic paints. For fixing at the end of the procedure, a transparent top coating is used..
Using simple manicure techniques, create your own masterpieces of nail design, even at home.
