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How to apply glitter to your nails. Video
Glitter can transform even the most boring shade of varnish. Use dry glitter or shiny coatings with various special effects to create an original manicure – both modest and very catchy options can be found on sale.
How to apply glitter to your nails
For manicure, you can use powder glitter, varnishes with a fine or large shimmer, as well as individual sparkling crystals. All these options are perfectly combined with colored varnishes, gels, and also with each other. Choose from gold, silver, or dyed sequins.
It is easiest to work with dry glitters or glittering varnishes. More complex options are foil, large glitter intended for laying out patterns, as well as various spraying.
To work with shiny materials, you will need synthetic brushes of different shapes. Flat and thin, it is convenient to apply sparkling dust to nails, fan-shaped ones are useful for brushing off excess powder. Very thin and long brushes are needed to paint intricate shiny patterns.
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The easiest way to quickly add shine to your nails is to coat them with shimmer varnish. Apply it over colored enamel, the effect can be very unexpected. Make sure that no streaks form on your nails. Before use, be sure to shake the glitter bottle to distribute it evenly.
Be sure to apply a thick layer of top on top of the glitter, it will fix the shiny particles and give the nails smoothness.
Another option is to highlight the tip of the nail, creating a kind of variation on the theme of French manicure. Cover your nails with two coats of colored or clear nail polish. While the last layer is still wet, start applying glitter. Dip a flat synthetic bristle brush into dry glitter pigment and pat it onto the free edge of the nail. This will create a nice, blurry line. If you want a crisp edge, stick paper strips onto the plates before applying the glitter. Remove minor errors with a cotton swab dipped in varnish remover.
Glitter and rhinestones: a festive option
For a party, you can make a spectacular manicure with large sparkles. Choose interesting color combinations. For example, blue varnish can be complemented with silver glitter, and red or pink with gold. For decoration, both a transparent agent with large particles and dry glitter in the form of hexagons are suitable.
Paint your nails with the color of your choice. Until the last layer is dry, begin to gently glue the dry glitter. It is convenient to attach them with a toothpick. Spread the smile line with sparkles or randomly place them on the nail.
Try to highlight one or two fingers on each hand with sparkles, so the manicure will look less flashy. If you want to draw everyone’s attention to it, try on the rainbow version – each nail is painted in its own shade and decorated with large glitter of the same tone. Such a manicure is quite laborious, but it looks very elegant.
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