How to properly glue rhinestones for manicure

In this article we will look at how to properly and on what to glue rhinestones on nails.

Rhinestones on a woman’s beautiful, well-groomed nails look stylish and original, but it is generally accepted that this decoration is more suitable for special occasions than for everyday life. In this article we will try to convince you that this is far from the case. If a woman’s image is well thought out, clothes, makeup and accessories are chosen tastefully, and the procedure for gluing rhinestones onto gel polish is done correctly, then they will become an excellent addition to even a strict style and will adhere firmly to the nails without causing any inconvenience.

Of course, to stick rhinestones on your nails, it is better to use the services of a specialist, but not always and not everyone has such an opportunity. In addition, many women prefer to experiment with their appearance themselves, take a creative approach to finding ideas and creating their own image, and they do it well.

What should I use to glue rhinestones on my nails?

If you glue rhinestones onto regular varnish, then you need to do this on a slightly dried, but not yet dried varnish. You can use a fixative that has also dried a little. If you glue them too early, your pattern will float. If you miss the time while the top layer is still sticky, the rhinestones will not stick at all. Simple, affordable, but short-lived - just for one evening.

Types of rhinestones

But today the basis of modern manicure design is gel polish. This is a very durable coating that preserves the beauty of your nails for up to a month, provides an almost unlimited choice of shades and allows you to firmly glue rhinestones onto your nails using different materials. What should I use to glue rhinestones on my nails?

• Top for gel polish. The simplest, but not the most convenient option, in which small rhinestones tend to blur due to the liquid composition of the top and have to be adjusted before drying.
• Top for rhinestones. A thicker one, which provides better adhesion, is not applied to the entire surface of the nail, but pointwise, under the rhinestones. Some manufacturers produce it in a gel texture.
• A mixture of topcoat and acrylic powder. It is made in a 1:3 ratio, applied pointwise, and provides good adhesion, including for large rhinestones. But this method requires a powerful drying lamp - at least 36 W.
• Special glue. It provides strong adhesion, but has one significant drawback - it dries quickly, after which it will no longer be possible to straighten the rhinestones if they are placed unevenly.
• Gel for extensions. This version is for large beads and massive compositions. It holds, as they say, “tightly.” But this is not the most economical option, both in terms of material and financial matters. In addition, when working with small stones or medium-sized rhinestones, some difficulties and problems may arise.
• A mixture of extension gel and acrylic powder. As a result, you get such sticky plasticine that it turns out to be a little more economical than the previous option, but the glue is no less strong. But there is one “but” here - the method is only suitable for rhinestones from 2.4 mm.
• Base, preferably rubber. Beginner manicurists are increasingly using this method, since the base has higher strength than the top. But let's be honest - this strength directly depends on the correctly performed manicure and the applied top coat. Large rhinestones and rhinestone compositions are not held firmly enough.
• Base plus acrylic powder. This is the most universal method, which will ensure ease of use with any size and high strength. It is necessary to dilute in approximately the same proportion as the top coat - 1 to 3. Rhinestones on nails can make you happy for a very long time!

The easiest way to attach it is with special glue or topcoat.

Necessary tools for gluing rhinestones on nails

In order to inlaid your nails with rhinestones at home, you need to stock up on the following tools and materials:

• natural nail file - for correcting the shape of the nail plate
• polishing buffer that you will use before coating
• orange stick - can be used for gluing rhinestones or for removing minor smudges/irritations
• gel polish of any color
• top coat and base
• rhinestones
• You may need acrylic powder

There are several ways to transfer rhinestones to your nails.
To directly transfer and stick rhinestones to your nails, you can use:

• The simplest and most popular means at hand is a toothpick dipped in water. It is moisture that helps to grab and hold the rhinestone. The method is suitable for medium and small sizes;
• the same orange stick. The algorithm for using it is the same as with a toothpick. Both of these options are suitable for small rhinestones. By the way, it is also convenient to lay out broths (small beads) with a sharp thin stick if you are using them to create a pattern;
• It is also good to apply small rhinestones with a thin, damp brush. She will not take large beads. Although for a larger size you can use an acrylic brush. Craftsmen often use this when using thick or plasticine mass as glue;
• to glue large rhinestones, use tweezers;
• It’s quite convenient to carry and glue rhinestones with dots. It is a metal stick with a round tip at the end. To take a rhinestone, you need to moisten it in water. It is convenient to glue only small rhinestones, the rest will fall off;
• The most convenient method is to use a wax pencil! It doesn’t cost that much, but it can be used to glue rhinestones of any size, and they don’t get lost during the process of transferring them to the nail. It needs to be sharpened periodically, but overall it lasts a very long time!

It is most convenient to work with a wax pencil

How to glue rhinestones on nails: algorithm

In principle, gluing rhinestones on your nails is the finishing touch to your manicure. But there is often confusion in the order of actions. And the most important rule is that when laying out rhinestones, you need to arm yourself with patience, do everything carefully and without haste.

Important: Do not post all the rhinestones at once! We glue large rhinestones 1-2 pieces each and dry them in a lamp, medium and small ones - 3-5 pieces each. Be sure to dry between coats! If you have a composition made of rhinestones, then it is more convenient to make it on a table/mannequin, and then transfer it to the nail plate itself. It is good to roll the broths in the base, and then lay out a pattern from them.

• Without nail preparation and manicure, we don’t glue rhinestones or even apply varnish - it looks extremely ugly!

Before you begin the procedure of applying gel polish and attaching rhinestones, you need to prepare your nails by giving the desired shape and performing a hygienic manicure. We clean all dirt, carefully cut off the cuticle, remove the pterygium, clean the side ridges, and polish. If there is a split in the nail, remove it with a nail file. We apply special products that degrease the nail plate and ensure adhesion of the materials - a dehydrator (alcohol can be used) and a primer. There should not be much time between applying the primer and gel polish, otherwise the coating must be reapplied.

Important: Do not apply the primer too close to the cuticle, and do not place the base under the base of the nail. This leads to numbness!

Basic algorithm

• Applying base and gel polish

After the manicure is done, we begin to apply the base coat. It is applied to the entire surface of the nail, including its end part (we already know that we do not push the base directly under the base). It is also necessary to ensure that the base does not flow onto the cuticle or into the side sinuses. The base layer performs a protective function, protecting the nail from contact with the coloring substance of the gel polish.

Apply the required number of layers of gel polish, drying each of them completely. We remind you that you need to coat your thumbs separately to avoid the varnish running off. We do not remove the sticky layer!

And now there are different options for gluing rhinestones to the nail!

1. You can glue rhinestones onto a colored coating that has previously been properly dried. After laying out, you apply a top coat to fix the rhinestones on the sides and cover the entire nail for shine.
2. If you use a gel top coat for rhinestones, then it must be applied to a layer of top that is not completely dry!
3. You can also usually complete your manicure by covering it evenly, but very thinly, with topcoat and drying it completely (don’t forget about the ends). We also make sure there are no leaks! If there are any, carefully remove the excess varnish with an orange stick. If your top coat has a sticky layer, remove it and degrease it! And only now do we move on to the layout.

Remember: For color - we do not remove the sticky layer, for top - we remove and degrease!

Don't post all the rhinestones at once!

• Placing rhinestones on the nail

Many inexperienced craftsmen glue rhinestones directly onto the top coat, which has not yet been dried (without glue). But this is wrong and inconvenient! You can do this if you only have one pebble. And then - so you will lose that very highlight! If you are laying out a pattern, then always dry the fixing layer of the top!

It is better to lay out rhinestones from the cuticle side, from the center, gradually moving towards the end of the nail. Always start with big rhinestones! We put a drop of base, top or glue, not too large. Otherwise, excess will leak out and ruin the smooth finish.

We fix the rhinestones on the sides with a top so that the edges don’t catch! If you have bouillons or small stones, go over the rhinestones with topcoat to secure them!

Yes, if you don't do this, you can quickly lose them. This will not affect their shine in any way! We walk so that the top flows between all the stones. Therefore, it must be used not too liquid and without a sticky layer! But at the same time, make sure that excess does not lead to streaks! If you have very large beads, then create a rubber rim around them, for example from a base and acrylic powder.

Algorithm

Step-by-step technique for gluing rhinestones

For gel polish

1. First, the nail is coated with gel polish in 2 layers and dried with a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
2. The base is applied with a thin brush (or dots, if you have one), and the places where the decorations will be placed are outlined.
3. You can apply rhinestones to gel polish with an orange stick, wax pencil or dots. During application, the stones need to be lightly pressed into the surface of the nail. It is convenient to use a toothpick to adjust the placement of the rhinestone. Next - to dry.
4. The base is again applied to a thin brush, the contours of the stones are outlined, and the nails are dried.
5. The top covers the parts of the nails that are free from rhinestones. The final touch: the nails are dried and treated with a clinser to remove stickiness.

Using glue

1. A base is applied to the nail, then colored varnish.
2. Glue is applied to the dried varnish in those places where decorations will later be placed. It will be convenient to do this with a thin brush.
3. Rhinestones are glued to the designated places. With a pencil, dots or stick - whatever you have.
4. Decorated nails are additionally treated with another layer of varnish.

Gluing rhinestones to your nails is half the battle: how and what to remove the rhinestones with?

If you have used a manicure with gel polish and rhinestones to secure them, then you understand how difficult it is to remove them. Therefore, before gluing rhinestones on your nails, you should consider options for removing them!

• It is best to remove rhinestones with a nail pusher, using a sharp hatchet on the back of it. We simply pry up each stone with a hatchet and remove it. But sometimes some pebbles may not give in very readily. In addition, this procedure can be performed with several stones or fingers. Be careful - we work from the base of the nail!
• For small rhinestones, it is ideal to use a sharp cutter, prying up the stones at the base. Don't worry - several layers of varnish will protect your nail plate.
• You can use nail clippers (they have a rounded tip). This method is especially practiced for large or medium-sized rhinestones.
• You can use nail polish remover or remover, but this is a labor-intensive method. It is necessary to soak your nails by wrapping them in foil. After 10-15 minutes, the pebbles can be lifted with an orange stick. If necessary, the procedure should be repeated. Do not forget that the composition of the liquids contains aggressive substances that are harmful to natural nails!

We work in the direction away from ourselves!

Gel polish attachment technology

The procedure differs little from performing a manicure on natural nails.

It is produced in several stages:

1. Two layers of shellac are applied to the prepared plates.
2. The coating is dried for 2 minutes under a UV lamp.
3. The base is applied to a thin brush.
4. The places where it is planned to place the pebbles are outlined.
5. Use an orange stick to place decorations on the surface, pressing them slightly into the surface of the nail.
6. The placement of elements is adjusted using a toothpick.
7. The base is applied to the brush again.
8. The contours of each pebble are outlined.
9. The surface is dried.
10. Parts of the plates free from decor are covered with topcoat.
11. The nails are dried again and treated with a clinser to remove stickiness.

How to properly glue rhinestones on nails: tips

• Most designers and stylists believe that if you glue rhinestones on your nails, you should avoid other bright decorations, stones and sparkles. An overabundance of shiny accessories, which makes a woman look like a Christmas tree, indicates a lack of taste and leads to the opposite effect.
• Don't get carried away with large stones when inlaying your nails. Their abundance looks vulgar. In addition, their use is allowed only on long nails and in very limited quantities.
• The combination of the color of gel polish and stones, as well as the design on the nails, if it is included in the manicure, is of great importance. Rhinestones should be in harmony with the nail design, and not stand out from it and not create a colorful background.
• Young girls are more suitable for light-colored stones, combined with matte or light shades of gel polish. For older women, darker stones on bright gel polish are acceptable. Stones of silver and golden shades are considered neutral, which look equally beautiful on both light and dark polish, as well as on nails of any shape.
• For short nails, it is better to select small rhinestones and lay them out in bulk or in French French style - along the edge of the nail.
• is of particular importance . Crystal stones are more practical, effective and less susceptible to chipping; they can be used many times. Glass stones also look good. But gel and plastic ones are short-lived and, as a rule, after the first use they lose their appearance and stop shining. Therefore, they are used more often as disposable ones. Swarovski crystals are considered the best stones.
• Small stones are easier to attach and stick to nails better; they are more suitable for everyday use. Large stones are used mainly for special occasions. Although everything has its exceptions and a lot depends on the design.
• You can use not only stones as rhinestones, but also beads, bouillons, and small beads.

Abundance is not always appropriate!

Features of fastening depending on the shape of the rhinestone and the length of the nails

When performing a manicure, you should take into account the length of the nails and the shape of the decorations used.

Attaching cone rhinestones

Cone rhinestones have a sharp tip, so this manicure can cause discomfort. Parts often cling to tights and clothes . It is recommended to glue them as tightly as possible to each other.

The optimal solution is the spot use of conical parts in a large composition. 2 such elements are enough for one pattern.

For short nails

Rhinestones can be glued not only to long, but also to short nails. When performing everyday manicure, it is recommended to choose discreet shades of varnish. On each nail, 2-3 elements are enough.

Silver and bright jewelry is used, but it matches the tone of the clothing.

For a festive manicure, don’t be afraid to use bright varnishes. In this case, you can lay out the most bizarre patterns.

Even a large number of stones on short nails looks elegant. The main thing is to choose clothes in calm tones.

How to glue rhinestones on nails: manicure ideas

You can lay out rhinestones in classic patterns, the most popular of which are:

Popular models

• reverse French - in the form of a curved flat at the base of the nail
• chain mail - complete coverage of the nail plate with rhinestones (aka luxury)
• crystals - the shape of broken glass

Layout
But you can use your imagination and come up with your own original pattern to glue rhinestones onto your nails! Therefore, we offer you ideas for inspiration.

Simple but tasteful!

Ideas

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