It would seem that pearly manicure has always been revered. But this is not entirely true - for several years he held confident positions in the ratings of antitrends. It was believed that its owner does not follow fashion at all. This year, unexpectedly, this type of coating was again in trend.
According to beauty experts, its relevance will not be limited to one season, so you can safely stock up on a whole collection of bubbles.
Benefits
The most fashionable colors for pearly manicure will be soft blue shades and other pastel colors. They will appeal to those who are a little tired of the excessive brightness on the nails. In addition, delicate mother-of-pearl varnishes are an absolute must-have for those whose lifestyle requires restraint in nail art. Thanks to this palette, the hands look well-groomed, and the nails are elegant.
In addition, when the coating starts to wear off a bit from the tips of the nails, it is not very striking and does not require daily updates.
Features
Pearly manicure is very demanding on the condition of nails. He emphasizes all the shortcomings of the nail plate and the imperfect condition of the cuticle. Therefore, before you open the bottle with the selected varnish, you will need to process the nails. The complex of procedures includes giving the nails the same length and shape, processing the cuticle, deburring.
Rubbing sparkles
There are several ways to give nails a pearly shine. One of them is rubbing sparkles.
For work you will need:
- base coverage;
- light varnish;
- small sparkles of different colors;
- brush;
- top cover.
Getting started:
- The treated and filed nails should be applied with a transparent base coat that will even out the nail and close all microcracks.
- After this layer is completely dry, two more layers of varnish are applied - the first is well dried, and the second should be slightly sticky.
- On the nails you need to pour white sparkles. It is better to do this with a brush, which should be distributed across the entire nail plate with a little pressure to rub them into the varnish. Some are more comfortable doing this with a finger.
- The remains of the sparkles just need to be shaken off.
- To make the coating look more like mother of pearl, it must be shimmering in different colors. To do this, you need to add a small amount of color sparkles. They are applied with a brush, which spots are placed next to each other, as if the work is done with a stamp. Finally, the upper layer is smoothed with a brush and a tone coating is applied to the nails.
A pearly manicure, the photo of which confirms how interesting it looks, can become the basis for creating a more complex design. If desired, complemented by stickers, pebbles, sculpting or patterns.
Gel polish
The problem with conventional varnishes is the need for constant updating on the nails. To save time, manufacturers came up with a special composition that long retains its attractive appearance. Shellac is resistant to external factors, and repainting of nails is required when you want to change the color of the coating or your nail has grown strongly. It is a combination of regular varnish and gel, which prolongs the life of manicure.
Pearlescent gel polish can be found in the collections of all leading manufacturers. The coating can be applied at home in the presence of a UV lamp in which shellac is dried.
Work with the composition will take longer than with the usual varnish. But its advantage is extraordinary resistance, providing the perfect look of nails for two to three weeks:
- Before applying the composition, the nail plate will need to be sanded a little. Then it is degreased with a special tool. If this is not done, then the varnish will quickly disappear.
- The next step is to apply a special base on the nails, which will securely fix the gel polish. The layer is dried in a UV lamp.
- Then you can cover the nails with a layer of the selected shade of pearlescent gel. The manicure will rise after drying if the first applied layer is too thick.
- As soon as it dries in the lamp, a second coat is applied, which is also dried.
- Finally, a fixative is applied and the sticky layer is removed. To do this, use a special tool or regular alcohol. It is important that the napkin wipes are lint-free.
Mother of pearl manicure is the fashion trend that will appeal to most fashionistas and especially those who prefer classic elegance.