Plain glitter coating
Usually it consists of a transparent base and a large number of fairly large pieces of metallized or aluminum film. Often this varnish applies unevenly: the shining particles do not want to be evenly distributed, but instead accumulate in one place. To prevent this from happening, roll the bottle a little from side to side, but do not shake - otherwise bubbles will appear in the varnish.
There is a more convenient way to transfer glitter - using a sponge. Just before the manicure, do not forget to apply a special protective agent (“liquid tape”) to the skin around the nail. After some time, it will harden and turn into a thin film, which you can easily remove along with excess glitter. Or just use a correction marker.
Once you get tired of the glitter, it may be difficult to wipe it off your nails. First, press a cotton swab of nail polish remover onto your nails for about 10 seconds. If this doesn't help, speed up the process with a special glitter remover.
What to buy
- Silver glitter gel from Rio Profi, 250 rubles →
- Pink glitter gel from Masura, 249 rubles →
- Silver gel polish with glitter from ruNail, 175 rubles →
- Glitter polish from Soda, 199 rubles →
- Liquid tape from Patrisa Nail, 110 rubles →
- Nail polish, gel and glitter remover from Orly, 790 rubles →
How to use
The most important thing is moderation. You shouldn't apply shimmer all over your face, even if it's a masquerade party (although in this case anything is possible). It is also necessary to remember that glitter will highlight all the unevenness, roughness and imperfections of the skin. Therefore, it is better to use it on areas of the face and body with a perfectly smooth surface. Of course, as far as possible.
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Do not under any circumstances use makeup products on acne-prone skin. They only make the condition worse.
The same rule applies here as with blush. For fair-skinned fashionistas, light shades are suitable: pink, silver, light blue, lilac, beige. And on darker skin, gold, bronze and red colors will look good.
Shimmer application steps
First: you need to carefully prepare the skin. Cleanse well, moisturize, nourish, cover with foundation and concealer. Only after these simple steps is it possible to move on to the second point.
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The next step is to choose where to apply the shiny particles:
- If this is a face, then you can focus on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin, area under the eyebrows or under the lip. Again, you need to consider the type and condition of your skin.
- If you choose eyes, you should take a thin brush and make a small dot in the corner of the eye. And if you want something more, then a little glitter in the center of the eyelid will not hurt anyone. Thanks to this simple manipulation, your look will become much more expressive.
- And on the body you can... apply it anywhere! Legs, arms, décolleté, collarbones, neck - any place will be successful. And a secret: photo shoots in this look are simply incredible.
Do not use shimmer close to clothing. Better yet, test it at home. There is a high probability that it will leave dark stains.
- At the end, if desired, you can apply powder to tone down the shine a little. Girls are such girls: first they want it to shine more, and then eventually less. But not too little.
Solid shimmer finish
Shimmer polish also contains shining particles in its composition. But the sparkles in it are very small, sometimes so much so that they are even difficult to distinguish on the nails. But on such a manicure, daylight creates beautiful shimmers, similar to the effect of shimmering precious stones. Shimmer formulas are very easy to apply, they usually apply well and last a long time.
What to buy
- Pink gel polish with shimmer from Grattol, 365 rubles →
- Golden polish with shimmer from Yllozure, 380 rubles →
- Golden polish with shimmer from Alvin D'or, 225 rubles →
- Delicate lilac gel polish with shimmer from Grattol, 365 rubles →
- Nail polish with shimmer from Lovely, 129 rubles →
Simple ways to create a design
As you know, there are several ways to do a pearl manicure. For you, we have collected the simplest but unique instructions for creating an original design. All techniques can be combined with each other to give your nails a special and unique look.
Nail polish with shimmer
For the simplest pearl design, any nude or soft pink polish with shimmer will do. The special texture of the varnish has tiny particles that shimmer in the sun and create an unusual coating. If such a monochrome design seems too boring and simple to you, then you can add several translucent rhinestones or bouillons to the neutral background.
If you mix a nude shade with white gel polish, top coat and add some loose glitter, you can get a unique result with a pearlescent effect.
Mother of pearl beads
In nail art, there are a huge number of decorations that can be used to decorate your nails. In addition to standard stones and small beads, there are small Pixie crystals and halves of pearls. The sets contain pearls of different sizes and colors. With small “decorations” you can decorate the space near the cuticle or fill the whole nail with them. You can line the corner of the nail with small crystals, and place large pearls at the base of the plate. Other extravagant options are also suitable. Try mixing the shine of a delicate shell with the strict lines of geometry. An example of a pearl manicure with rectangular inserts can be seen in the photo.
Unusual radiance
If you haven’t found a suitable varnish to create an unusual base, then you can look for special sliders with a pearlescent texture. They need to be attached to a white design base and smoothed well with an orange stick so that no bubbles form on the surface. A similar texture is used when creating manicures using the “broken glass” technique. The special foil used for the design has a pearlescent shimmer from pink to green and a huge number of halftones.
Sparkling splendor
You can achieve a unique shine on your nails using the “Pearl” pigment. The rubbing has many different names, among them you can find: “Aurora”, pearlescent rubbing or pigment with the effect of broken glass. A special rubbing is a scattering of tiny dust particles. It must be rubbed into the nails using an eyeshadow applicator or a gloved finger, and then a special pearlescent texture with monochromatic tints is formed on the nail. This rub can be complemented with unusual patterns, contrasting patterns or small pearls surrounded by iridescent stones.
Decorating kamifubuki (confetti)
Cute circles of different sizes and colors can be not only matte, but also shiny. It is better to use gel polish as a base for them. You can also use a regular one, but then the effect will not be lasting: very soon the confetti will begin to fall off.
Securing the kamifubuki is easy. To do this, you need to cover your nails with a thick layer of base and, without waiting for it to dry, carefully transfer the confetti using a manicure dot (a regular toothpick or an orange stick will also work) and send it to dry in a lamp.
When the nail polish is completely dry, apply at least two more coats of top coat on top. But more layers may be required, because all protruding parts of the glitter must be coated with varnish.
What to buy
- Round red kamifubuki of different sizes from IRISK, 50 rubles →
- Round kamifubuki in delicate shades from In'Garden, 98 rubles →
- Small multi-colored kamifubuki from Patrisa Nail, 50 rubles →
- Set of four shades of kamifubuks from De.Lux, 200 rubles →
- Kamifubuk sets from AliExpress, from 100 rubles →
- Double-sided dots for nail design from TNL, 32 rubles →
Sprinkle with dry glitter
Small dry glitters, sold in jars, are very popular among manicurists and manicurists. The easiest way is to cover the entire surface of the nail with shining particles. This can be done in several ways.
The easiest option: dip your nail, covered with an undried base, directly into a container of glitter. To shake off excess glitter, tap your finger, for example, on a table, and apply top coat on top. If you use gel polish, after this you need to dry the coating thoroughly in a lamp.
You can also apply glitter to the nail using a thick brush. In this case, you no longer need to apply a topcoat.
What to buy
- Silver-beige glitter for nails from ruNail, 24 rubles →
- Glitter of different colors from AliExpress, from 19 rubles →
- Sets of glitter in different colors from AliExpress, from 135 rubles →
- Pink glitter from Patrisa Nail, 50 rubles →
Nude manicure with glitter for short nails
On short nails, the right manicure can highlight your taste. But this depends on the quality of the nail artist’s work. One of the stunning options for short nails is nude with glitter: along the edges of the tips, with a silver border or all over the surface. If you choose a festive manicure option, highlight your thumb or two at once with multi-colored glitter (see photo).
Ombre glitter
To make a beautiful ombre, or stretch, with glitter, you will need a special professional varnish, saturated with shining particles. You can also use regular dry glitter, but then you need to mix it with the top to the desired consistency.
Apply liquid shimmer at the base or tip of the nail (depending on which direction the stretch will be directed). Cover the surface with topcoat end-to-end without touching the shiny part. Then carefully blend the glitter with a thin brush. Once complete, seal the design with another layer of topcoat.
What to buy
- Multi-colored dry glitter from AliExpress, 35 rubles →
- Translucent gel polish with golden glitter from Grattol, 365 rubles →
- Nail polish with silver glitter from Yves Rocher, 310 rubles →
- Nail polish with glitter from Misslyn, 374 rubles →
- Thin brush for design from ruNail, 120 rubles →
French glitter
French glitter is done in the same way as regular glitter. Apply the base coat and let it dry thoroughly. Then, using a thin brush, paint glitter stripes on the tips of your nails. Glitter can be used either dry or liquid.
Professionals usually use only a thin brush. But if you are not confident in your skills, a special stencil for French manicure (also called striping tape or nail line) will help you create the perfect line.
What to buy
- Direct stencils for French manicure from Prima Nails, 69 rubles →
- Metal stencil for French manicure from AliExpress, 76 rubles →
- Curly stencils for French manicure from Milv, 50 rubles →
