Nail design Broken glass, master class from Imkosmetik

Stylish manicure designs combined with different techniques. TOP 5

Ideas that will suit short and long nails, regardless of shape.

Holographic stickers, foil of various colors and, in rare cases, cellophane are used to create a “broken glass” manicure on nails:

white or nude solid color using bright foil colors;
dark coatings such as black, blue, red are combined with golden or silver shades of foil - this gives expressiveness to the nails;
the design of broken glass is very popular in the form of hearts, diamonds and other geometric shapes;
the use of matte coating with the effect of broken glass, both dark and light shades, will not leave the most mysterious and soft ladies unnoticed;
Designs of several fingers in a combination of different shades of coating and the design itself are also popular.

It is worth noting that there are many different “cuts” of foil using nail scissors:

Rectangular pieces of foil - suitable for triangles of various shapes
You can cut diamonds from a square
Using a hole punch (figured) you can get circles, butterflies, stars and others.

What you need for a manicure with the “Broken Glass” effect

Let's talk about what equipment you will need to create a shimmering manicure. First, let's look at the non-professional set.

For a manicure with imitation broken glass you will need:

varnish base;
colored varnish;
As the main material, you can use both foil and various holographic stickers or even labels;
scissors with which we will cut shapes from the selected material. The nail plate, however, can be sealed completely. This option also looks very impressive;
tweezers – they are very convenient for placing decorative material on nails;
fixing varnish.

For manicure, you will need special tools, in addition to varnish and film.

For professional manicure, as well as “Broken Glass” on gel polish, some points of the plan remain the same.

Now about other, already professional attributes:

gel polish Color doesn't matter, only your preference matters;
“Broken Glass” itself.

The material can be found in specialized stores that sell all the attributes necessary for a professional manicure. This is either medium density foil or polyethylene. Both the first and second have a huge color palette.

That's all the wisdom you need to create a stunning manicure.

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Combination with standard jacket

The French design combines with broken glass and looks very interesting.

It is performed either as a line on the edge of the nail according to the shape, or as a whole. By highlighting one or two fingers among the classics, you create your own style.

Combination of ombre and broken glass

The nail gradient will not only be diluted, but will also stand out if you decorate 2-3 fingers in the same tone.

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The advantage of this technique is that you can select completely different shades from soft bed to bright tones.

Recommendation: It is better to apply fragments of foil to dark highlights.

Shattered Glass Nails

This manicure is known under another name - Shattered Glass Nails. Manicure was invented in South Korea by quite famous designers in the nail industry. The hit was received with a bang, so it is not surprising that the broken glass manicure quickly became popular far beyond the borders of South Korea.

The main advantage of Shattered Glass Nails is that the manicure goes with any outfit and type of clothing. It can be made strict, discreet, catchy, elegant, barely noticeable or original. There are a lot of ideas for creating a manicure, which is why broken glass decor is so highly valued in the world of the nail industry.

Design with drawings

Designs with drawings are very unusual and popular for broken glass manicure 2021.

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In order for everything to be in harmony, it is necessary to draw not too intricate drawings in order to avoid a clear combination.

This manicure looks very stylish and self-sufficient. You can draw discreet flowers, rose petals, eyelashes, all the details that do not stand out.

Pearlescent rub

The combination of powder and manicure fades into the background, and foil joins them. The combination of three elements is a special style.

For evening and holiday outfits, we recommend red broken glass manicure. Deep hues add intrigue to the look, while the placement of the shards on the ring fingers adds a sparkle. The style can be done using either the French or matte technique.

Knowing the basic techniques for creating cool designs, you can easily create your own nail art at home. Please note that it is better to use gel polish for an even coating of the nail plate.

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Doing a “broken mirror” manicure at home

First, you should prepare well by choosing all the materials and tools in the store:

Foil or mica with a 3-D effect or reflective surface (ordinary food foil is also suitable). The photo below shows a photo example of material from a specialized store;
Base varnish (it is better to use a colorless version);
Gel polish of your preferred shade;
Thin brush for forming a pattern and gluing fragments;
Top – finishing coat (fixer).

The first step is to carefully treat each nail: degreasing, filing to give a beautiful shape and applying a base polish. In this case, the cuticle should be carefully cut and the old varnish should be completely removed. Then the decor is prepared - holographic particles, after which the stage of applying gel polish will follow (if you have chosen a colored manicure option).

Let's look at some interesting ways to cut foil:

Lines. They are cut with ordinary nail scissors and can be either horizontal or vertical. After gluing, excess edges that extend beyond the nail are removed;
Rectangle and square. Simple shortened mini line options;
Triangle. To form such shapes, you will need to additionally cut rectangular parts;
Rhombus. First, cuts are made vertically, then horizontally;
Circle. In this case, you can use an ordinary stationery hole punch;
Original forms. If you use special hole punches as a template, you can get people, animals, hearts, butterflies, inscriptions and other interesting shapes.

You need to have time to apply all the mirror particles before the varnish begins to dry. They are laid out on the nail plate carefully using tweezers, a brush or a wooden manicure stick. Top varnish is applied to the resulting design, after which the nails are dried in an ultraviolet lamp.

At the end, you can decorate your work of art with additional elements: rhinestones, stones, glitter or designs.

As we already understood, a manicure with a broken mirror effect consists of glossy details applied to the nail plate, which can be arranged in a certain or chaotic order. You don’t have to limit yourself at all when choosing a color palette, because sometimes you really want to realize your wildest fantasies on your nails! The video below shows how you can make a glass manicure, using step-by-step instructions and a detailed explanation from the master.

How to make broken glass

To understand how to do a broken glass manicure, you should read several recommendations that must be used.

You will need:

Prepare the necessary materials for processing before coating:

hard file (for shaping the nail);
elastic buffer for polishing;
cuticle remover;
if necessary, cotton pads or napkins.

Prepare materials for coating:

base coat;
gel polish;
main color;
top coat (for glossy manicure);
foil of the desired color (you can use chocolate wrapper);
tweezers for applying foil;
scissors;
lamp.

A short overview of the application steps:

prepare the nail;
cover with a base layer;
apply the main tone 1-2 layers;
without waiting for it to dry, apply the broken glass pattern with tweezers (before this you need to cut the foil, as mentioned earlier);
dry in a lamp;
cover with top (glossy or matte);
Enjoy the iridescent manicure.

Important! Before creating your image, think about the entire design, namely, the color and arrangement of the fragments and the combination of shades used. Each layer must be dried in a lamp and must be secured with a topcoat.

Thus, the broken glass effect is gaining popularity precisely due to its diversity.

There are a lot of techniques and they will never go out of fashion, but each time they will add exactly that zest to your image that will become unique.

The right combination of base coat shade or gradient with a multi-colored foil shape will give a truly stylish look for 2021. Be trendy and individual!

Set the color

The next step is to apply the base color varnish. The shade of the finished work will depend on it. Think about how you want it to be. Perhaps a rich color scheme would be suitable: cherry, dark blue, chocolate? Or maybe you decide to do without it altogether, leaving your nails a natural color? Nails processed using this technique will look like translucent pieces of ice.