In an effort to improve their image as much as possible, some girls go to very desperate measures. For example, on gluing false plastic nails that spoil a natural nail plate. But there are many simple, safe and affordable ways to create a unique and stylish image. For example, space-manicure.
When did he get into fashion?
At the end of 2013, models showing new space prints in clothes began to appear on the world's fashion catwalks. Around the same time, the nail industry underwent some changes. As a result, cosmic manicure came into fashion. It is noteworthy that the owners of natural nails, and not extended ones, were the first to try it. Which was even some kind of revolution, since before that it was the other way around. Novelties are more often tested on extended nails, only then introducing natural designs.
What is it like?
Before you make a manicure "space", it is worthwhile to understand what it is. The first thing that comes to mind is stars, planets, the Milky Way, comets or astronauts. However, the space-manicure in the classic version of the masters is a star galaxy. Most often on a black or dark blue background. With the right approach, a manicure really resembles particles of space at the tips of nails. By the way, no special tools are required to create. Therefore, anyone can independently realize such a design at home.
The easiest way
Manicure "space" at home is performed using different technologies. However, the simplest and most affordable is exclusively lacquered. For design you will need:
- dark varnish for the base (black or dark blue);
- transparent varnish with small sparkles;
- transparent varnish with large figured glitter (preferably hexagons);
- basis for manicure.
When the nails are thoroughly cleaned of the old coating and filed, it is worth paying attention to the cuticle. It is either pushed back with a pusher (special spatula), or removed using a special gel. Use of nippers or scissors is not recommended, as there is a risk of personal injury. Prepared nail plates cover the base. After it dries, a dark base varnish is applied. In several layers, if required. After that, varnish with large figured glitter is applied. He must dry thoroughly, otherwise the manicure will wrinkle and slide. The last step will be to apply a varnish with small sparkles. Space manicure is ready. This is the easiest way that does not require special skills, tools, materials.
Sponge Design
There is another way to make a manicure "space" at home. Fairly simple, but interesting in execution technology. For manicure you will need:
- dark varnish for the base;
- silver varnish;
- foam rubber or a piece of sponge;
- spangled varnish with a thin brush or a thin brush separately;
- golden varnish;
- paper;
- palette;
- nail polish remover;
- basis for manicure.
Previously, the nails must be prepared: filed to a beautiful and symmetrical shape, remove the cuticle, remove the old coating, if it was. After that, a thin layer of the base is applied, which dries quickly. All nails are covered with dark base varnish. One layer is enough.
Silver varnish is poured into the palette, a piece of foam is immersed in it. The first smear is done on a piece of paper so that the prints on the nails do not look too sticky. After that, golden varnish is added to the palette. The same manipulation is carried out with him. Varnish prints are transferred very carefully to the nails. If necessary, excess skin is removed using a special liquid.
Silver lacquer with a thin brush draws thin strips in the vertical direction. Naturally, each coat of varnish should dry before applying the next, otherwise the manicure will turn out ugly and jammed.
Photo design
The varnish method, of course, is good, but it does not always pay off. Quite often, due to the abundance of layers, a manicure slips too quickly from the nails. After about 4-6 days. Therefore, masters are advised to try space photo design. It is noteworthy that you can carry out the procedure yourself at home. To do this, you only need a base for manicure, fixer and photo design. The latter can be selected on an adhesive backing to make it easier to use.
The picture is detached from the base, with tweezers placed on the prepared nail (already covered with a base for manicure), the excess is trimmed with scissors. Alternately, the procedure is repeated on all fingers. Then the design is covered with a fixative. There are many cosmic drawings, so the process of choosing the right one will be the most difficult. Some photo designs also glow in the dark, which is the latest fashion!