There are many different manicure techniques. Masters of nail service can create a real work of art on nails. The fair sex is trying to keep up with the latest nail design in order to keep abreast of the latest trends. One of the latest trends in manicure is mirror rubbing. This design looks very impressive and stylish.
What it is?
For manicure "mirror rubbing" use a special fine powder. Thanks to him, shine is created. As the name implies, it is rubbed into the nail plate. You can take as a basis and ordinary varnish, but is best suited for mirror manicure rubbing with gel polish. This design will last longer and more interesting.
It is sold in small jars in which you can buy ordinary small sparkles. Also included in the kit is a special applicator, with which this powder is applied. This powder has the properties of a reflective surface, due to which a mirror effect is obtained.
Nail Design Options
You can implement the following ideas for the mirror polish manicure:
- add various sparkles of various colors;
- mirror effect design;
- French, for which, unlike the classic, you can choose different shades and varnishes with different structures;
- imitation of the beetle using rubbing;
- "Northern Lights";
- the creation of a variety of drawings, patterns;
- neon effect.
You can find many photo manicure "mirror rub", which demonstrate the advantages of this variety over other gel polishes with a metallic effect.
Advantages of this design
Why is the "mirror rub" manicure popular with fashionistas?
- For a long time, color remains, even with frequent exposure to sunlight. Therefore, even while relaxing at the resort, the manicure will remain just as spectacular.
- The “mirror” powder is not afraid of water and physical impact, thereby protecting the nail plate.
- The rubbing is easy to use, so even a beginner can make a beautiful manicure.
- It is absolutely safe for nails, as it is applied to gel polish.
- You can create not only a glitter effect, but also give flicker.
- Easy to remove from nails.
- Low cost of consumables.
Manicure "mirror rubbing" can be selected to any image and create any patterns that turn out to be voluminous and will look spectacular and unusual.
Types of "mirror powder"
There are several varieties of rubs that will provide your nails with a stunning look:
- “Mirror powder”, or rubbing “metallic”. Some people use gel polishes to achieve this effect, but this result will not work anyway. Because, due to the texture, the surface will not be smooth enough, as when using this rub. Quality material will look like friable shadows, the particles will be very small and weightless. Therefore, you need to work with "mirror powder" carefully.
- Rubbing "marmalade", or multi-colored. It belongs to this coating, although, unlike others, “marmalade” does not need to be rubbed into the nail plates. The highlight is the creation of matte velvet. With the help of multi-colored sparkles, you can create a cute, delicate and airy image.
- Holographic and dry spangles. Of course, they come in other forms. But holographic ones are used for rubbing. The application technique is no different from others.
These are the most common types, but nail service masters try to find new solutions to create interesting drawings and patterns.
What is required?
To create a “mirror manicure” you will need the following tools:
- manicure tools;
- Ultraviolet lamp;
- antiseptic;
- base coverage;
- gel polish of the desired shade;
- rubbing;
- topcoat.
The main thing is to purchase high-quality materials so that the manicure is perfect.
How to make such a nail design?
There is nothing complicated in creating a “mirror shine” manicure - the rub is easy to use. The basis will be taken gel polish, as the effect on the nails will last longer. Below you will find instructions on how to make a mirror polish manicure :
- First you need to process the nail plates. The quality of the manicure itself depends on how well the preparatory work is done. It is necessary to carefully treat the skin around the cuticle. In this case, you can not do trim manicure and steaming baths. To remove dead particles, you should take a special tool, and cuticles to push back with a special stick.
- Then proceed to polishing the nail plates. It is necessary to remove the natural shine of nails. To do this, you need to take a soft buff - then the gel polish will lie denser on the nail plate.
- Hands and tools must be treated with an antiseptic.
- Then, a base coat is applied to the nails.
- Nail plates are covered with gel polish of the desired color. It is very important that the applied layer is not thicker than the previous one.
- Next, the varnish is dried in a UV lamp.
- The most interesting and important stage in manicure begins - this is the application of rubbing. No need to remove the sticky layer - the powder is rubbed into it. It is applied with a special applicator. You can use a brush - in the process, the girl will determine the more convenient to apply. This procedure is not quick, because the rub should be applied with an even and not thick layer, but it should be quite dense. You need to put paper under your hands, this is done so that the excess coating does not have to be collected all over the floor.
- After rubbing, the hands are placed in the UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- Then the nails are coated to give a glossy shine.
An important nuance: if you use regular varnish as a coating, you do not need to wait until it dries completely. There is nothing complicated in the technique of rubbing, the main thing is not to rush and monitor the uniformity of the application of powder on the nails.
Features of this manicure
In order for this design to turn out to be of high quality and aesthetic, it is necessary to take into account the important nuances of this technique:
- The main thing in this manicure is the uniform application of the powder. Many try to rub the product, waiting for it to dry completely or immediately after varnishing. This is by no means necessary, otherwise you can ruin the whole manicure. It is necessary to wait until the coating dries, but still retains an adhesive layer. Another important basic point - the surface of the nail should be perfectly even, and the varnish should lie in a uniform layer. Therefore, grinding the nail plate is required.
- There are no special recommendations for the selection of colors. But using powder of different shades will look very beautiful.
- No need to be afraid to experiment. The “mirror rubbing” manicure with design looks very unusual, it can be a 3D-drawing, a neon coating.
If you consider all the recommendations, the nails will look beautiful, stylish. And such a manicure will suit any style and will be appropriate to look at any event and in any way.
Most popular options
You can find a photo of manicure "mirror rub" for nails with the brightest, rainbow ideas. But the most favorite are the following:
- "Prism" - it is made using holographic sparkles. Thanks to this, a 3D effect is achieved. On the nail, iridescent overflows are obtained and a feeling of a flat surface is created. This rub looks like an iridescent mother of pearl.
- "May bug", or another name - "chameleon". Used colors and overflows turn out similar to a beetle body. Most often choose to rub the dark shades of golden and green. If you look at the nails at a certain angle and light, they appear purple. For the base, you can choose a varnish of any bright shade. The manicure will be saturated, unusual and spectacular.
Foil Manicure
Some women are not limited to “mirror powder”. The most common alternative is foil. This option will require more effort, but the effect will be as fashionable as when using the rub.
In addition to standard tools for manicure, base coat, background varnish , you will also need foil and glue. Before the procedure, do not use hand cream, as it will soften the nail plate and the varnish will go worse. The foil should be prepared in advance before applying the manicure, because after the glue comes into contact with the varnish, the foil must be glued very quickly. You do not need to try to make several nails at the same time, because the result can be sloppy. After the foil is on the nails, it should not be covered with additional varnish.
How to manicure with foil?
The start of work is standard, as when using a rub. The nails are covered with a base coat, then a transparent varnish is applied to them. After it is completely dry, apply a second layer or glue for foil.
Slices of foil must be prepared in advance. They need to be made a little more than a fingernail. After it has been applied to the nail plate, you need to carefully smooth it with a cotton swab so that no bubbles or irregularities form on the surface. And fashionable manicure is ready!
To embody such a stylish and popular trend on nails, you do not need to have professional skills. And in order to get ideas for design, you can see a photo of manicure. Rubbing "mirror shine" will realize your most incredible fantasies. You can do as a monophonic coating, and choose the style of French manicure.
When choosing a rub, you need to pay attention to the company and particles of powder. They should be small and soft to the touch. The quality of the sparkles will also determine how the mirror manicure turns out. This technique does not require haste to create a perfectly smooth reflective surface. Due to the variety of design options, the simplicity of the technique and the fact that the drawing lasts a long time, mirror manicure has gained popularity and has become a fashion trend.