The best decorations for any young lady are always shining eyes and a radiant smile, which fascinate those around them with their attractiveness. And of course, in addition to this, everyone has a secret in stock that allows her to look great in any situation. The latest manicure design ideas with echoes of the brilliant style of the 90s, which we are going to talk about today, will just suit the taste of such lovers of chic and glamor. Getting into the holiday spirit?
Fashion trends for manicure with glitter 2021
More recently, nail designs with glitter were mainly complemented only by evening or holiday looks. Modern trends encourage us to radically change our opinion about this manicure, and boldly design everyday looks using a variety of shiny things.
Among the main trends were nail design in the French style, geometric manicure with glitter, minimalism with glitter, stretching with glitter and many other ideas. The current trend today is to design using crystal chips, rubbing, glitter, shimmer, foil or kamifubuki. Each individual type of shiny manicure 2021 deserves your attention. Selected sparkles can act as an independent decoration, can beautifully complement the design, and can also be combined with drawings and various techniques.
How to use glitter with gel polish
It’s not difficult to paint your nails evenly, but how to make a design or other highlight is a question. Because of this, the use of glitter has gained popularity. It doesn't cause any big difficulties.
Options for applying glitter to gel polish:
- The independent process of performing gel polish does not require professional skills. An obligatory step is nail preparation. Degreasing and filing of the top coating on the nail are performed; The base is applied and dried. Afterwards, a colored coating with glitter is applied in several layers and dried. At the end, a transparent type gel finish is applied, which does not have a sticky layer.
- French style decorative design. First, the nail is covered with a base coat without color. Then a shiny layer should be applied to its edge. Thus, a natural nail design is created. Finally cover the finish with gel.
- An interesting way to make gel polish with glitter. The design is created using a special stencil, which can be used to limit the selected area. It should be glued to the nail, a shape is created. After drying, additional decorations are sometimes used.
- Glitter is used to create a geometric manicure. This is a true work of art. A stripe with a metallic effect serves as a color divider and adds flair to the design.
French manicure with glitter
French design is in demand and relevant as always, and this season you can play with it in a completely new way. Use glitter, confetti or any sparkles of your choice to create a smile, and the jacket will sparkle with new colors. Drawings with shiny strokes or a shining accent nail also look very beautiful. In any of the options, you will one hundred percent get a very beautiful manicure.
Manicure with glitter on the tips of nails: features
Glitter is rightfully considered one of the most spectacular manicure designs. Moreover, there are many varieties of this decor. First of all, we note that glitter can have not only a dry, but also a liquid texture. To achieve the brightest and most effective design, you can use several types of glitter. They can differ not only in size, but also in shape and color. Therefore, before going to the master, we recommend deciding on the type and method of applying the decor.
Dry glitter includes rubbing and classic glitter. Each option is applied using a special brush or tool designed for this purpose. But the main thing is to do this with the varnish not dry, which results in better fixation. An alternative is to dip the polish brush into a container of glitter before applying to the nail plate. And of course, if you use larger glitter, it is applied using a special glue on top of the gel polish coating.
Liquid glitters are considered to be those that are already contained in varnishes or special liquid glitter. Applying the latter option yourself is quite difficult. Therefore, we recommend using varnish at home. It looks no less impressive, but at the same time easier to use.
And of course, one cannot fail to note the versatility of this coating. The thing is that a manicure with glitter is ideal not only for holidays, but also for weekdays. The variety of decor allows you to experiment and not repeat the design. And this, you see, is a significant advantage.
Gradient manicure with glitter
The unique color transitions on the nails look very impressive on their own, and when combined with elements of foil or crystal chips on several nails, they have the right to deservedly be called a masterpiece. A gradient with stretched glitter or confetti of different sizes will decorate your fingers no less beautifully. This technique involves a smooth transition of glitter from the base to the middle of the nail or, conversely, from the tip to the middle.
How to make an interesting manicure yourself?
There are a few simple shortcuts worth mentioning. Here's how to add variety to your marigolds:
- The easiest way is a transparent manicure with glitter on the tips. Just apply the polish to the nail, and then use a brush to spread dry glitter on the edges of the nail. Secure everything with a second coat of varnish.
- Another application option. Dip a brush already moistened with varnish into glitter and transfer this entire mass to the nail.
- The third method is a little different. Paint your nails with clear polish and apply large and medium-sized glitter with a toothpick or thin stick.
- Apply clear polish to the desired part of the nail, and then dip your finger in a jar of glitter, they will stick to the part of the nail you need.
Now it’s worth talking about the detailed creation of a manicure with glitter on transparent gel polish. The simplest option is to apply not a dry material, but a liquid colorless base with glitter or dust. Such varnishes are often sold, it is not difficult to buy them. Here's how you can use them:
- Get a manicure and give your nails the shape you want. First apply primer to your nails, then cover them with a transparent base, then dry them in a lamp for a certain time.
- Choose the color of the nail polish base with glitter, apply it in one or several layers, it all depends on the quality of the material. Do not forget to dry each layer under the lamp for the prescribed time.
- The last stage is applying the top so that the surface of the nail is glossy or matte (it all depends on your personal preferences or mood). The top also needs to be dried under a lamp.
This is the simplest manicure that anyone can do, even if they have no experience with gel polishes.
Shiny nude manicure
Modern young ladies also cannot do without a manicure in nude tones. You can give preference to any shade from this laconic and discreet palette, and use both varnish and matte finish. These natural colors look great with glitter designs, metallic stripes, shimmering geometric shapes and colored glitter foils. You can decorate all your nails with glitter or highlight accent fingers.
Original shiny notes in matte manicure design 2020
The matte base simply looks incredibly beautiful with shiny sequins, confetti of different sizes, fine crumbs and other decorative details. It is appropriate to decorate all ten nails, highlight one or two fingers and combine several techniques at the same time. For example, add a glitter accent to some nail plates, leave the finish monochrome on others, and add elements of negative space to this mixed design. Such a masterpiece will definitely attract attention to your hands.
How to properly apply dry glitter to gel polish?
If you have small, dry glitter, then the simplest option is the following: first do a manicure, apply a colorless coating and a modeling layer, and then dip your nail in a jar of glitter. Excess can be easily removed by tapping the nail on a hard surface, and then you will need to immediately apply a top coat. This method is ideal if you need to cover the entire surface of the nail.
There is another way to apply dry glitter:
- After the manicure is done and the nail plate is covered with a base and modeling layer, you will need to dry the nails in a lamp.
- Apply the main pigment in several layers, dry everything under the lamp.
- Now apply a thick layer of fancy-shaped gel polish, do not dry it, but carefully sprinkle it with glitter, and only then send your nails to the lamp.
- Excess glitter is simply tapped, then top coat is applied.
As you can see, if you spend a little time and effort, you can create a beautiful and unique design with different patterns and sparkles.
Manicure with glitter in minimalist style
This season's top artists simply uniquely combined sparkles and minimalism style, which we hasten to share with you, our dear readers. Such a delicate design with a delicate shimmer will definitely appeal to young ladies who prefer laconic and modest looks. You just need to choose the right base and carefully decorate it with tiny crystals or miniature pieces of foil.
Melted gold effect
This trendy new product has already gained fans and is sometimes called “unicorn tear” or “liquid metal”. Based on the name, it’s easy to guess what this design approximately looks like. The marigolds are decorated with a shiny element of golden foil, which has the shape of a droplet and actually looks like molten metal. Accent nails are mainly chosen for decoration.
Glitter for short nails
This length requires a special approach from the hostess this season. The best stylish idea was to use laconic shades of the color scheme with a brilliant accent on just one of the fingers. Deep colors should first be diluted with one or two nails of a lighter tone, and then decorate the adjacent nail with shiny elements. The current material for performing such a manicure is considered to be the smallest shimmer, glitter or small sequins.
Shiny long nails
You can always create unique and exciting ideas on long nails. Some of the most interesting were exquisite designs with glitter, shiny French, gradient stretching with shimmer, patterns of confetti of different sizes, a combination of several techniques and much more. Shiny details in a duet with drawings also look very beautiful at this length.
An important feature of modern nail designs with glitter is its universal ability to complement both bright and festive looks, and to wonderfully add sparkling notes to an everyday look. A manicure using glitter today is not tied to a specific date or event, it’s just a state of mind.
Glitter in manicure
Finely cut pieces of film that have a metallic effect are called glitter. They can be multi-colored or transparent, have different sizes and shapes. Glitter is used in both festive and everyday manicures. The nail can be covered in different ways:
- one nail,
- a small part of it
- decorate the French area,
- a few nails.
Note! Using gel polish with glitter, and showing complete imagination, you can achieve the desired style and result.
Sometimes the professionals themselves doubt that the final result will be successful. Therefore, before applying glitter to gel polish, you need to clearly decide on the design of the manicure.
