Gel polish has firmly won a leading place among nail coatings. The special composition of gel polishes allows the manicure to be perfectly preserved for 2-3 weeks, without losing the color saturation and gloss of the coating. Gel polish is preferred not only for its reliability, but also because the nails always look beautiful and festive. To enhance the elegant look of a manicure made with gel polish, masters often use drawings, glitter powder, sliders, rhinestones, etc. on the nails.
How to choose the right rhinestones for manicure
Today, there are many types of manicure stones, made of both glass and plastic. You come up with the image you want to create, and it's time to choose rhinestones. To make a choice, you need to use some recommendations:
- The material from which the rhinestones are made.
Manufacturers will offer many options, however, if you want the manicure to look solemn and the stones to sparkle, give preference to glass. Although such rhinestones will cost much more than plastic ones, the stones will sparkle much brighter and will not fade.
- The size of the stones.
If you decide to start experimenting with rhinestones in manicure, make sure to have stones of different sizes in stock. This will be needed not only to fulfill the artistic design, but also in case of unforeseen circumstances, when the rhinestone is lost when worn.
- Colour.
The same applies to the choice of colors of rhinestones. Let you have several shades in stock, then you can create not just any pattern, but also choose the right tone for a specific outfit.
How to apply rhinestones on gel polish
Manicure professionals distinguish two main ways of attaching rhinestones to gel polish. Stones are attached with:
- Special glue for gel polish.
After completing all the procedures for applying gel polish to the nails, including the finishing layer, rhinestones are glued to the nails. To do this, a point of glue is placed on the nail with a thin brush in the right place and a stone is attached to it with a wooden toothpick.
- Finishing gel polish.
The method of gluing rhinestones with a finishing varnish is similar to fixing with glue. One has only to walk around the strass finish. Be careful not to stain the stone itself (it will lose its luster).
When applying a dense pattern of rhinestones to the nails, you can use another method of fixing. After applying layers of colored gel polish to the nail and drying them in a UV lamp, cover the nail plate with a top coat. Without polymerizing, start laying out a pattern of rhinestones. When the picture on the nail is ready, dry the nail. To enhance the strength of the design, go between the rhinestones with a thin brush with a top coat and dry again. You can repeat the procedure again.
Materials and tools
To perform a manicure with gel polish and rhinestones, you don’t need any special tools: you only need to add wooden sticks or toothpicks, a thin brush and glue to work with gel polish to traditional tools. And of course, rhinestones of different sizes and colors.
When working with small stones, it is important to prepare the workplace: a comfortable high table and a bright lamp. When applying a complex pattern of rhinestones, it is better to first outline its contours with a transparent gel polish, and only then glue the stones.
Having in stock stones of different colors and sizes, you can show your imagination and create new images every time. If you follow the rules for working with rhinestones and carefully wearing them, your nails will look great until the next manicure.
Rhinestones will look great on a manicure in combination with matte bright varnishes (BASIC Gel Polish Grenadine, BASIC Gel Polish Blackberry from MASURA), and sparkling novelties from MASURA: BASIC Gel Polish Alicorn, BASIC Gel Polish Red Koi, Gel Polish BASIC Cherry Tart.
If you regularly care for your nails, then you have probably visited a nail salon and had a gel polish applied. There is an opinion that shellac is harmful to nails, because before applying varnish they need to be prepared in a special way. But at the same time, such a coating serves for a very long time and various decor can be used as its decoration. Recently, the design with rhinestones has been in great demand.
What is the best way to make a manicure with rhinestones on gel polish? If you do not have experience with gel polishes, then you are unlikely to be able to create a beautiful manicure the first time and carefully stick rhinestones on both hands.
If you doubt your abilities, then visit the salon, professionals know how to apply rhinestones on the nail correctly so that such a design lasts a long time. Of course, for such a manicure, a special lamp with instructions is also required. Without it, you will not be able to do a manicure on your own.
The main difficulty of this application is that the nails must first be carefully prepared step by step: remove the cuticle, remove the top layer of the nail, apply gel polish in several layers. Sometimes building is also required, and in order to master it on your own, one instruction will not be enough. Only after all these manipulations, you can begin to attach the pebbles to the prepared surface. Of course, without experience, such a manicure will take you a lot of time and effort.
How to glue rhinestones on gel polish
Before applying jewelry, you can additionally decorate the nails with some patterns. You can decorate each nail with a separate pattern, but it is important not to overdo it with their number. Sequins in large quantities will be superfluous. Usually one or two nails on each hand are decorated with a pattern, then the image does not turn out to be overloaded.
If you wear gold jewelry, choose rhinestones to match your jewelry. That is, they should have a yellow tint. For lovers of silver jewelry, it can be advised to use colorless rhinestones.
Remember that it is quite difficult to remove glued rhinestones from the nail, so you should not cover the entire plate with them. If you take large rhinestones, then glitter and other decorative elements should not be present on the nail - the manicure will turn out to be vulgar.
Rhinestones are already an adornment of your hands, so do not overload them with bracelets and rings. Excessive jewelry also looks vulgar. Lacquer color is selected individually - it all depends on your taste.
Step-by-step order of laying out
If you have finished the main manicure, fixed the main background with a top coat, then you can proceed to sticking the decor. It is better to impose them on two nails - no more. The pattern can be symmetrical - it will turn out both beautiful and practical. Prepare, in addition to rhinestones, thin tongs. You can apply rhinestones with an orange stick, but this requires some skill.
You can immediately buy a ready-made kit for gluing pebbles. It already has rhinestones of different colors and sizes, special glue, orange sticks. The shelf life of the finished manicure will directly depend on how you care for your hands. For example, after creating this beauty preferably during the day as little as possible to contact with water.
It is worth listening to other tips that will help your manicure last more than three weeks. Although the masters do not recommend wearing the same coating for more than two weeks, the natural nail grows back, and the manicure no longer looks so aesthetically pleasing. In addition, the coating begins to overload the nail, you can break it.
- Wear protective gloves when doing any household chores.
- Hot water will steam the nails, the rhinestones can fall off fairly quickly if they were not glued well.
- Rhinestones can peel off along with the coating if you applied the main layers of varnish poorly: they poorly sealed the free ends, went beyond the nail.
If you treat your manicure carefully, then it will delight you with its appearance for a long time. When you need to remove the pebbles, it is better to go to the salon. There they will be removed for you with a special pusher, in especially difficult cases they will be cut down with a file.
It's worth remembering what if you do not give natural nails grow and rest from gel polish, then their top layer will become thinner, they will become brittle and will constantly exfoliate. Even if you have strong nails, do not constantly overload them with rhinestone designs.
Advantages of decorating nails with rhinestones
This nail art looks very feminine and attractive. Usually it is made for some kind of event: they perfectly complement a wedding or prom dress. But if the nails are decorated in soothing colors, and there are only a few pebbles on them, then you can safely go to work in the office.
It is enough to make a high-quality manicure and it is guaranteed to go with it for several weeks. Carefully glued pebbles hold firmly on the surface. But if you still lost one or two somewhere, then you can go to the salon for a correction. Or you can do it yourself if you are a professional nail technician. After that, you will be able to enjoy an updated manicure for a few more weeks.
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A manicure decorated with rhinestones is a great option for a festive nail design. Thanks to the variety of colors and shapes of decorative elements in the form of stones and sequins, nails are decorated in various styles. With the help of sequins, you can make the surface of the nails shiny and colorful, shimmering with a variety of color shades. To perform a manicure with rhinestones, you will need a small amount of additional tools, so you can create your own nail design yourself at home.
Rhinestones glued on nails are crystals of various colors and shapes. They are made of plastic, zirconium, rock crystal or ordinary glass and are attached to the nails with glue. The most commonly used are blue, pink and beige options, and transparent jewelry is considered the most versatile. The shape distinguishes between round, triangular and square pebbles. It is possible to combine different types of elements in one manicure solution.
The prototype of modern rhinestones are decorative elements invented by the French jeweler George Strass in the second half of the 18th century. They looked like clear crystals with a metallic base that shone through the stone. The famous Daniel Swarovski went even further and gave artificial crystals the appearance of precious stones.
Pebbles look very elegant on nails and have a shimmering effect, imitating precious jewelry. As a rule, the size of the rhinestones is no more than 5 mm. The reverse side of the pebbles is flat, which ensures the convenience of applying them to the nail. Fragments can be used many times - after the next manicure, simply remove them, clean and save for the next time.
Rhinestones for nails are sold in a convenient set and arranged by color
It is recommended not to apply crystals on all nails, but to accent only one or two fingers with them. Crystals laid out along a certain line on the nails look very beautiful. For example, along the smile line with a French manicure, or in the form of decorating a figure like the moon on the nails with a lunar version of the design.
A manicure sparkling with rhinestones can be easily done at home, since you do not need expensive equipment or professional skills. Each time, the crystal design will get better and better, and you will be able to independently invent any style you want to decorate your nails with pebbles.
You can make a brilliant manicure with rhinestones at home by coming up with an original design.
Preparation for the procedure
Before you start a manicure with crystals, you need to consider the design option. It is important to clearly imagine in advance exactly where the rhinestones will be located on the nails. Indeed, otherwise, the jewelry will have to be removed during the procedure and each time the process must be restarted.
It is best to lay out all the decoration elements on a piece of paper in advance, as they will be on the nails.
Nails before the procedure must be pre-prepared by cleaning hands in a bath with soapy water for 10 minutes. It is necessary to process the cuticle and give the nails the desired shape with a nail file.
Manicure with rhinestones based on ordinary varnish
As a basis for applying pebbles, you can use a standard varnish, on which fragments are fixed. Based on the characteristics of the elements, their weight and size, they are applied either on a non-dried layer of the main varnish, or on a special glue.
Instruments
To perform a manicure with decorative crystals, you will need the following set of tools:
Depending on the characteristics of the nails, you can choose a varnish for the initial coating with a different effect - firming, moisturizing, whitening.
To glue large and medium rhinestones on a regular varnish, you will need glue
Technics
After completing the preparatory stage, proceed directly to the procedure for applying varnish and fixing the rhinestones:
In order to lay out the crystals in a straight line, you can use a thread. Apply it to a layer of varnish to form a dent, and then remove it. On the resulting indented line on the nails and apply decorative material.
The need to use glue depends on the weight and size of the stones. So, if the crystals are light and small, then you can put them immediately on the second varnish layer before it dries. When using medium and large rhinestones, it is better to use glue. It can be applied directly to the nail in the form of drops, or on the base of the pebbles before fixing them on the varnish layer.
It is most convenient to apply rhinestones with the help of dots - a special stick with a metal ball at the end
The procedure for applying pebbles on gel polish
When using gel polish instead of the standard composition, you can increase the duration of wearing a manicure with decorative pebbles. In addition, this option allows you to use more complex patterns and design options.
Instruments
A manicure involving the use of gel polish can be done at home, this will require an ultraviolet or LED lamp and other tools:
To apply rhinestones on gel polish, you will need a kit with a nail polymerization lamp
Technics
When using gel polish, try to apply the material in a thin layer. Otherwise, this may lead to unevenness during the drying stage of the surface.
When choosing a topcoat, give preference to compositions with a sticky layer. Such varnishes have a high degree of plasticity, unlike other compositions, the use of which does not form a dispersion.
To dry the gel polish with rhinestones, you can use a UV or LED lamp.
In order for a manicure with pebbles to look beautiful and last for a long time, especially at the first performance, follow these tips:
Large stones look better on long nails
Features of manicure using sequins
Sequins are multi-colored confetti designed to decorate nails. Outwardly, they look like thin plates made of foil and polymeric materials. decorative elements are represented by a huge variety of shapes, colors and sizes and can be in the form of circles, hearts, stars, diamonds, crescents and other shapes. For manicure, voluminous and flat, matte and shiny options are used. They are sold in packaging both in the form of a scattering of one color scheme, and in mixed combinations.
In Japanese, sequins are called kamifubuki, which translates as "paper storm" and allow you to create many design solutions for decorating nails.
Manicure with sequins looks spectacular on both short and long nails.
At home, it is quite simple to perform a manicure with sequin decoration, as they are plastic, thin and easily fixed on the nails. The use of elements can be combined with classic options, for example, French manicure, or applied to colored varnish. Multi-colored confetti in the form of an iridescent rainbow look great on long and short nails of any shape. They are used as an independent type of decoration on the entire surface of the nail, or as an accent, filling only part of the surface.
Preparation for the procedure
At the preparatory stage, the nails are filed and given the same shape. Before this, it is recommended to hold your fingers in a special bath filled with soapy water. The cuticle also needs to be processed - pushed back or removed.
In preparation for a manicure with sequins, it is necessary to process the cuticle
Manicure with sequins on gel polish
To decorate nails with sequins, it is necessary to use a base in the form of gel polish, since they will not hold well on regular polish for a long time due to their quantity. In addition, after application, it is imperative to perform a top coat of gel polish, which will ensure the durability and effectiveness of a manicure with decorative elements.
Instruments
Since a manicure with multi-colored confetti is performed on gel polish, the following tools and tools are included in the kit:
When choosing a lamp for drying the surface of nails, choose a device with a power of no more than 36 watts so that the manicure is not damaged during polymerization. The time during which the nails must be kept under the lamp depends on its type, and on average is 2 minutes for a UV device and 20-30 seconds for a LED lamp.
For a manicure, you will need a set of sequins of different colors.
Technics
After processing and preparing nails for a manicure procedure with decorative sequins, follow the instructions:
There are two options for applying sequins: they can be fixed on a sticky layer of the main gel polish, or on an uncured top. In the first case, it is more convenient to move the fragments on the surface, choosing the best location. However, when applying the final coating, there is a risk of their displacement. If you apply confetti on a dry top layer, then the number of top layers of varnish increases. Try both methods of applying sequins and choose the one that suits you best.
Try to make each layer of varnish as thin and uniform as possible - this will ensure long-term preservation of the manicure. The final coating can be applied in a thick layer to consolidate the result.
Apply the sequins to the nail one by one with tweezers or a stick
Manicure using sequins will not cause difficulties if you take a few more tips into service:
To create a voluminous manicure, you can use the following technique: place a drop of top coat on each fragment and dry under a lamp. As a result, sequins with drops of varnish will protrude on the surface of the nail.
Sequins are best applied to the middle part of the nail, avoiding the edges.
Female attractiveness is formed, like a puzzle, from many little things. Not the last role in this is played by well-groomed hands and a neat manicure. Modern representatives of the fair sex attach special importance to the decorative design of nails, decorating them with artistic painting. But there is a simpler and more effective technique that instantly draws attention to the hands - these are rhinestones and sequins, which fascinate with their mysterious overflows. The good news is that you can create such a manicure at home, by devoting a certain amount of time and diligence to training.
Features of performing a manicure with rhinestones at home
Decorating nails with rhinestones, according to stylists, is perfect for both a strict everyday style and a luxurious festive look. It gives elegance and sophistication.
A characteristic feature of sequins and crystals is their versatility. Such decorative elements are perfectly combined with any ornament (french, classic neutral, floral motifs, geometry, etc.), they look great on plates of any length and shape, natural or extended.
The main advantage of rhinestones is the possibility of their reusable use.
If you use high-quality glue, which can be purchased at specialized stores, the stones will stay on the nails for a long time. After changing the manicure design, they can be carefully removed and stored in a box until the next use.
Decorating with sequins
Sequins are much smaller than rhinestones. However, nail art with sequins has been at the height of fashion for several years in a row. Its secret is in versatility. Unobtrusive soft overflows will be appropriate both in a strict office setting and at a party in a trendy club.
The easiest way to decorate nails with glitter is to use ready-made varnish. A more complicated method, but leaving freedom for novice designers, is the piece-by-piece gluing of sequins on the nail plate. There are different types of glitter:
- will give ("dust") - the smallest, they are superimposed in a fairly dense, uniform layer, indispensable for creating complex drawings;
- shimmer - a kind of dust;
- glitter - have a diameter of more than 1 mm, their caliber is usually indicated on the package; visually similar to confetti or mini-fireworks.
The shape of the sequins also varies - from classic round to "stars".
The “degrade” effect continues to be relevant, when there are almost no sparkles at the base of the nail (in the hole), and the density of their application increases towards the outer edge
Preparing nails at home is the same as before attaching rhinestones. It is necessary to put your hands in order, file your nails, give them the desired shape, remove cuticles and burrs, varnish (step-by-step instructions are described below).
The simplest technique for applying sequins at home looks like this:
- do a classic french manicure;
- using a ready-made varnish with a small scattering of sparkles, carefully cover the white edge of each nail, wait until it dries completely, apply a second layer;
- cover the nails with a fixative.
To stick large sequins, you will need a match, a toothpick or a thin brush, you can attach them to a dry base varnish or special glue.
To draw a whimsical ornament with sequins, you will have to work hard, showing your creative abilities. To do this, strips of glue are applied to the base with a thin brush, then sprinkled with sequins on the nail plate. After waiting for the glue to dry completely, the remnants are carefully removed (blown off or fanned with a soft brush).
Video: manicure with sequins on gel polish
Rhinestones as nail decoration
Before embarking on a manicure with stones, it is important to choose high-quality materials. A special chic is the combination of a pattern on the fingers and jewelry (ring, bracelet).
Rhinestones or Swarovski crystals are produced in various base shapes. Some stones have a flat surface below, others are made in the form of a cone. Flat are suitable for sticking on natural and false nails. Conical ones require preliminary preparation of the nail plates (drilling holes), therefore they are used only on extended nails.
The material from which rhinestones are made is also of great importance. This affects both the cost of the decor and its durability. Stones are made from:
- crystal;
- glass (stamped and faceted);
- acrylic;
- plastic;
- zirconium.
Many manicurists prefer to work with Swarovski crystals because they have several advantages:
- correct rounded shape;
- comfortable flat base with reflective film;
- a certain number of facets, providing a play of light.
By appearance, crystals are divided into:
- completely transparent (white);
- multi-colored;
- holographic;
- with satin finish;
- metallized;
- hematite;
- with low transparency.
The most practical shades are champagne, neon and completely transparent crystals.
The basic rules that professionals adhere to when decorating nail plates with rhinestones are as follows:
- Smaller is better, but more effective. It is necessary to avoid piling up stones, as this creates inconvenience in everyday life and visually “weights” the fingers.
- Accuracy above all else. Inappropriately glued stones, with noticeable streaks of glue, can nullify all efforts to paint the nail plates.
- The shade of rhinestones should be in harmony with the colors of the main coating (emerald green stones on a flashy red monochrome look tasteless).
As a rule, rhinestones are not combined with other voluminous decorative elements - modeling, etc. But pebbles can not be attached to everything, but only to one of the fingers.
Medium and large crystals can visually make the nail shorter!
Here are some options for decorating with stones:
- classic, on the ring nail at the inner border of the white line, a scattering of small rhinestones is glued;
- thin lace is first glued on nails covered with a base of natural color, and then decorated with crystals at their own discretion.
These types of manicure "for every day" are elegant and attractive.
Method for gluing rhinestones at home
Step-by-step instructions for decorating a manicure with sparkling crystals will be as follows:
- Do trimming with the removal of the cuticle.
- The base is prepared: each of the nails is covered with a base, then with the main tone in 2 layers. The second is applied only after the first has completely dried. Then the nails are covered with a fixative and begin to model the future pattern.
- Special glue “marks” (put tiny dots) the location of future stones.
- One end of the toothpick is moistened in water, then a pebble is “picked up” with it from the front side. With a flat base, which is outside, the crystal is gently brought to a drop of glue on the nail and pressed lightly.
- Gradually stick all the rhinestones.
- A fixer is applied over the stones again.
To make it more convenient to work with stones, you can pour them out of the box onto a sheet of white paper, and use tweezers instead of a toothpick. A fine scattering can be poured over the wet varnish.
Some of the crystals lose their luster from the fixer! Therefore, they are glued at the very end, after the fixer.
Video: beautiful manicure with rhinestones on gel polish
There is a slight difference in cost between glass and plastic products. The first ones come out a little more expensive, but they look more impressive. They do not lose their original luster during the finishing coat, they retain their brightness for a long time.
The variety of shades of crystals sometimes makes even professionals get lost. For beginners, it is better to try with transparent stones, or work with rhinestones of 2-3 colors. Over time, ideas for improving manicure will begin to appear in thoughts, then the color scheme can be gradually expanded.
It is better to refuse to use too large rhinestones at the beginning. They require long, perfectly shaped artificial nails, and it is easy to “overdo it” with their number. For beginners, the best option is:
- classic jacket or monochrome base;
- small scattering or separately glued stones of medium caliber (contrasting or matching the tone of the base).
Alternatively, you can practice sticking metallic or transparent rhinestones on a black base, which will successfully hide the glue drips.
If the stone is attached incorrectly, you will have to remove everything from the nail and start over (with the base applied). Therefore, before treating the nail plate with glue, you can simply put rhinestones on top of it, making a preliminary “fitting”.
For ladies of advanced age, stylists recommend refraining from using rhinestones, in extreme cases, decorate only one nail on the hand with a small scattering of transparent stones. In addition, manicure masters warn about the negative impact of crystals on the nail plates. They advise alternating rhinestones with regular manicure.
Glitter is best to try first in the finished varnish, and only then gradually move on to dust and glitter. They start with one shade - under the tone of the base coat of nails, gradually expanding the range of colors.
Removing a manicure with sequins is much more difficult than with rhinestones. To facilitate the process of removing the “flickering” coating, moisten a cotton swab abundantly in a solvent, and then tightly wrap the nail in it for 2-3 minutes.
Decorative nail coating with sequins and rhinestones continues to be in fashion. A huge range of materials gives room for creativity and endless experiments. Any woman who cares about the beauty of her hands can try her hand at nail art. Sequins can be tried in ready-made varnishes or purchased separately. Fastening the rhinestones will require some skill, but the excellent result will please.
Fashion passes, but rhinestones remain, they are loved by all girls. If possible, the beautiful half of humanity would wear sparkling pebbles on their nails daily. Moreover, modern trends in nail art quite allow this to be done. Rhinestones will decorate any manicure from the simplest one in a monochromatic version to painting with monograms and fancy patterns. The only thing that stops many is the painstaking work and the fragility of such a manicure.
Technology features
Having made a nail design with rhinestones at least once, for example, in a nail salon, you want to return to this decor again and again. After all, he looks luxurious. Sparkling pebbles add charm and zest to any look. It is worth noting that recently rhinestones cover the accent nail completely or use complex patterns of stones of different sizes and shapes on a pair of accent fingers. For everyday wear, nails are decorated with a few modest rhinestones in the form of pattern elements and rows on the lunula or in the middle of the nail plate.
To bring to life a manicure with rhinestones is not difficult at all, even at home. It is only important to know the correct technology of work, which will help to firmly fix the rhinestones on the nails. Then the look will be spectacular and neat, and the manicure itself will last for a long time. The advent of a new long-term coating, shellac, has greatly simplified the work. Now you can create shine on your nails for 2 weeks or more. And if necessary, it is not difficult to make a correction.
Experts advise not to save on materials and choose the highest quality. This applies to both gel polish and rhinestones. The best stones are made of glass or crystal and have many sparkling facets. At a price they are somewhat more expensive than Chinese options, but the manicure is worth it. In addition, some craftswomen manage to use rhinestones more than once. If, after wearing, carefully remove them and clean them of glue or coating residues, then you can again do a manicure with them.
The stores also sell more affordable plastic rhinestones. They don't shine as brilliantly, and it's quite problematic to use them twice. When removed, they are easily damaged and scratched. Do not try to put them on the usual universal glue like "Moment". The metal coating on the base of the rhinestone may react with the adhesive and dissolve. Then the stone will almost not shine. It is better to purchase inexpensive glue, which is often sold in the same nail supply store.
For reliable fixation of rhinestones on nails, two main methods are now used: working with special glue and gluing rhinestones on gel polish. Each method has its own advantages and features.
The glue has a medium density structure, therefore it is universal for decor of different sizes. It comes in a handy small package with a small brush. It can be smeared on the reverse surface of the rhinestone itself or put a few drops in the right places already on the nail. The glue hardens quite quickly in air, which reduces the time of work. But on the other hand, it also creates some inconvenience, since it will no longer be possible to correct the pattern or correct individual stones. Glue provides a strong fixation of various elements: stones, rhinestones, bouillons, decor for caviar manicure, microbeads.
To create a decor from rhinestones on a manicure with gel polish, base and top coats are used. In this case, it is very important to choose a texture. If the product is too liquid, you can add a little acrylic powder to it. It will not lose its fixing properties, but will become more viscous. A thick base is used for gluing large heavy elements so that they do not flow down the nail plate. Smaller rhinestones are best planted on the top coat. It will securely fix the stones and prevent them from "drown" in the coating.
When creating a design with rhinestones, the finish, according to professionals, is best used without a sticky layer. The final step in any shellac manicure is to remove the sticky layer from the top coat. During the procedure, you can remove the excess, move the stones or remove some of the shine from them. That is why this type of design is best fixed with a finish without a sticky layer.
Rhinestones on the nails are combined with any jewelry. If the color of the stones and manicure is kept in cold shades, you should choose silver metal hand jewelry. Gold will go well with gold rhinestones and manicure in a warm palette. Often, along with rhinestones, glitter and various materials with a metallic effect are used. This is acceptable in moderation. Designers do not recommend wearing rings, especially with stones, if rhinestones sparkle on the nails, otherwise the hands will look too overloaded with decor. What looks good in a picture doesn't always look good in real life.
Necessary tools and materials
To create a manicure with rhinestones, you will need the same tools as for a regular design using gel polish. Some additional materials will come in handy for attaching rhinestones to the nails and then removing them when the nails grow back. You will need:
- cotton pads, metal foil or special caps for nails, nail polish remover (remove old varnish);
- bath, essential oils, bath salt (we make a warm hand bath);
- cuticle softener, orange stick, tongs, scissors, nail file (we correct the cuticles and give the desired shape to the nails);
- buff, clinser or alcohol, primer, base coat (for preparing the nail plate);
- gel polish of different colors, glitter, other necessary decorative elements, top coat, UV lamp (to create the main design);
- rhinestones, glue, rhinestone pencil or tweezers, toothpick, orangewood stick, base and top without a sticky layer, UV lamp (for creating a rhinestone decoration).
Sometimes, to create a design with sparkling stones, not individual rhinestones are used, but thermal stickers with whole ready-made drawings and patterns of rhinestones. Such a manicure will require special tools. You will need a heat press or a soldering iron to heat the film before transferring it to the nail. This method can significantly save time, especially if the manicure is done for one or two evenings. In addition, it will appeal to beginners who have not yet "knocked their hand" in small jobs.
For a design with rhinestones, it is better to choose an ultraviolet lamp. It polymerizes any type and thickness of coatings. In addition, it dries all the elements of manicure much better.
Many questions arise when the nail plate has grown and it is time to remove the rhinestones. High-quality glued decor is not so easy to remove. In nail salons, it is often simply cut down. If you want to use rhinestones again, you will have to work a little longer and more carefully. To neutralize the glue there is a special composition. To remove rhinestones from gel polish, correction liquid is most often used. The pebbles soaked in it should just move away. If the decor sits firmly, you will have to apply mechanical action. You can help yourself with tongs or an orange tree stick. Do not be afraid to damage the surface of the nail, as it is protected by gel polish and a couple more layers of coating.
Procedure
To please yourself with a beautiful pattern with rhinestones, you need to fasten them correctly. Then the manicure will last for a long time. The gluing technique depends on what you will use so that the rhinestones do not fall off. You can glue them with special glue or top on gel polish. You need to do the whole process step by step. Only in the case of the correct application of technology can we expect that the rhinestones will sit firmly. Consider the technique of creating a beautiful manicure with rhinestones, in which glue is used.
- We perform the usual hygienic manicure. We degrease the nails and apply the base, dry under the lamp.
- We apply 2 coats of the selected gel polish or carry out the design that you have chosen. It can be painting, gradient and other styles. We strive to create each layer as thin as possible. Let dry separately. In the case of a UV lamp, it will take about three minutes, the LED lamp will cope in 30 seconds.
- On those nails that will be without rhinestones, you can apply a top coat and dry it.
- Next, take the glue and rhinestones. Pattern drawing and layout should be thought out and rehearsed in advance. The glue hardens quickly, so most likely it will not be possible to move or correct the rhinestone.
- It is better to take rhinestones with tweezers or a special wax pencil - it does not leave marks on them and does not spoil the shine. We apply glue with a brush from a bottle or a wooden toothpick on the back surface of the stone. You can also make glue dots directly on the nail in those places where the decorative elements will be located.
- We are waiting for the glue to dry. The time is usually indicated on the bottle. Now you need a top coat without a sticky layer and a toothpick. We apply the finish on the nail, passing around the base of each of the stones. We strengthen them with gel, trying not to touch the edges of the rhinestones. In no case should they be covered with a top, otherwise the effect of cheap muddy plastic will turn out.
- Dry the manicure well under the lamp.
There is another technology for gluing rhinestones - immediately on gel polish.
- The process is no more complicated than with glue. It gives more room for correction and error correction.
- So, the basic care manicure is done, the nails are treated with a buff, degreased and coated with a primer.
- After applying the base and drying it, we make the main design on the nails. Rhinestones are combined with different techniques - from classic French manicure to trendy ombre or trendy geometric pattern.
- The coating is applied in two or three layers. We try to make each of them uniform and thin. Dry the layers under the lamp after each next application. For ultraviolet, it will take at least three minutes.
- On nails not intended for rhinestones, apply top and dry. Remove the top sticky layer.
- The fingers where the rhinestones will be attached are also covered with a top. But we do not dry it, but put stones on it with tweezers. At the same time, each rhinestone must be pressed, as it were, so that it “drowns” a little with the base in the finish coating.
- If the rhinestones are blurry, try making the coating a little thicker by adding acrylic powder to it. You can mix everything on a palette or a piece of foil.
- When the entire pattern on one finger is created, dry the nails under the lamp. And you can move on to the design of the next finger.
- After thorough drying, the stones will need to be fixed again with a top. To do this, use a toothpick or a thin brush. We circle each rhinestone around the base. We fill with the finish all the free places between the rhinestones. We try not to get coated on the surface of the rhinestones.
- We dry the manicure in a UV lamp. For such a design, it is better to use a top without a sticky layer, so as not to touch the decorative elements once again at the final stage.
To make a luxurious manicure please you longer, we offer some practical tips from nail design masters. Any work associated with warm water, chemical or abrasive substances must be done with gloves. Manicure with rhinestones should also be protected from too hot water. Going to the sauna with such marigolds is also highly undesirable. In creating a gorgeous manicure with a shining decor, be guided by the latest trends that speak of moderation. Create your own unique image, connect your imagination. Combine different techniques and types of coatings in one manicure. Do not be afraid of creative ideas and experiments with manicure. This is how most often you can choose the most successful options for yourself.
For information on how to properly glue rhinestones on gel polish, see the following video.