Today, many women are familiar with such a variety of manicure as Hollywood. Its creation is impossible without the use of special foil. It is not necessary to contact beauty salons. You can make it yourself at home, but for this, in addition to the special material, you must also have high-quality glue for foil for nails.
Properties of glue for nails
This type of glue was specially developed taking into account the characteristics of the nail plates. You can use this viscous agent to fix:
Also, this glue is used in cases where natural or artificial nails require repair. It helps with a serious break in a situation where the plate has moved too close to the meat.
The adhesive is based on a polymer of cyanacryl, which does not cause irritation, however, only a quality product has this property. Substances included in the composition do not lead to a change in structure. Many users emphasize that after using glue the nail plates become stronger. A rare quality of this composition is that at first it is white, but gradually becomes invisible. If you timely apply the material for the design, then the result of the coating will be:
- uniform
- smooth;
- resistant to damage and scratches.
Glue for foil is sold in bottles with a brush, it is very convenient to precisely apply the composition to the nails with it. This tool does not need to be dried in special devices. It costs quality glue about 100 rubles. In specialized stores, it is presented in a huge assortment.
Global fashion
Glue for foil on gel polish of this brand is one of the most popular. It is produced in South Korea. It has hypoallergenic properties. It is spent very sparingly. Experts note such quality as the ability to reliably adhere foil and other decorative elements used to create the design. This product dries quickly, and then changes color. One tube of 15 ml is enough for a long time. Sold with a regular or thin brush.
Star glue
This Chinese-made foil glue is also designed to create Hollywood manicure. It is easy to use, it dries quickly, and thanks to its good stickiness, it holds the foil and any decor elements firmly. Resistant to temperature changes. Comes with a stiff synthetic brush.
Rio profi
Another great quality glue for gluing such a material is Rio Profi. The consistency of the composition is transparent and thick, it spreads evenly for gluing all types of foil and stickers. The tool is developed on a rubber basis. It lacks allergenic components and harmful substances. After applying a transparent composition, the coating is glossy. The product is resistant to damage and moisture; it takes 2-3 minutes to dry. The composition is poured into a jar of 10 ml. Holds foil for 2 weeks or more. Low temperatures are poorly reflected in its properties. It is made in Russia.
Jina
Affordable, high-quality and popular is this type of glue for foil and any decorative elements for manicure. One tube is enough for a long time. Even with constant performance of homework, he adheres perfectly to the nail plate. On the surface of the nail, it dries quickly and evenly. Dries without drying in the lamp for 5 minutes.
Necessary materials and tools
To create a Hollywood manicure at home, you need to prepare tools and materials, without which it is not possible to do this. This list includes:
- base and top coat;
- gel polish;
- UV or LED lamp;
- orange stick or pusher;
- special foil.
There is a non-transferable foil from which patterns are cut out, and a specific design is created on them from the nail plate. Pieces of foil are gently spread on the nail covered with varnish. Most often, there is a transfer foil in the form of a small notebook with tear-off leaves. There are rolls that are in glass jars. The choice of colors and patterns of foil is huge. Nails can be completely covered with it or create unusual patterns. The transferable appearance of this material is more convenient to use and is equipped with a film that protects the manicure from damage. The foil must be applied with a matte side. Reaped (tear-off, leafy) is also produced. It is distinguished by a specific structure, it happens with or without a pattern. It is released in the form of a sticker or a whole sheet.
Instructions for gluing foil on nails
Before you start doing Hollywood manicure, you need to learn how to use glue for foil for nails. First of all, you should prepare your hands, make a basic manicure. Preparation consists in giving the nail plates the desired shape, degreasing its surface.
It is necessary to apply a base coat on them and dry in a UV lamp for 1 minute. Then apply 2 layers of gel polish, each dry for 2 minutes. You must make sure that the base color is dry, otherwise, if the varnish does not completely dry, the foil can slip and tubercles form. Next, a topcoat is applied, which is also dried in a lamp. Use a lint-free cloth to remove the sticky layer.
Now it is the turn of glue-gel for foil. After applying it, wait a few seconds until it becomes completely transparent. Be sure to wait for it to change color, otherwise a good adhesion of the foil will not happen. In advance, you need to cut off a piece of it, which now should be applied to the surface of the nail, smeared with glue. It must be borne in mind that the drawing should be thought out in advance, it is not possible to correct the remaining traces, because the material immediately leaves them on the plate.
The foil is gently smoothed. It is very convenient to do this with a rubber-tipped pusher. Then you need to sharply pull the foil, then the pattern will print well on the surface of the nail. Fix it with a top coating, which is left to dry in a lamp for 2 minutes. In conclusion, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing oil, which is intended to care for the cuticle.
All nail designs using foil look very impressive and colorful, for example, "Lunar", "Casting". When working with glue, care must be taken. Do not apply too much composition. It is forbidden to replace the special adhesive for the foil with any other composition that is not designed to work with the nail surface. There are a large number of its options from different companies, which are easily removed from the skin around the nails. Only careful work will allow you to create a beautiful manicure that will delight you for a long time.