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Lacquer rules. How to properly apply nail polish: a neat manicure under the cuticle. How to apply colored nail polish
The last step in both manicure and pedicure is the application of cosmetic varnish and nail design. As you know, a simple colored nail polish usually stays on the nails for no more than three days, after which the nails lose their aesthetic appearance, but if you know how to properly apply the nail polish, you can change the cosmetic coating on the nails much less often.
How to apply nail polish correctly?
It is not so easy to make a beautiful and correct manicure, as it would seem. In order for the varnish to lay on the nails evenly and last as long as possible, it is worthwhile to pre-prepare the nail plates for applying a cosmetic coating:
Lacquering technique
For the correct distribution of varnish:
How to save a manicure from everyday housework?
Washing dishes, wet cleaning in the house, washing, cooking are the daily worries of almost every woman, which negatively affect the health of nails and the durability of the manicure coating.
How to protect your nails from water:
How to neatly paint your nails?
The correct application of varnish lies not only in the uniformity and durability of the coating, but also in accuracy. It is unacceptable that the skin of the fingers be smeared with varnish.
How to neatly paint your nails:
When choosing nail polish, you should pay attention to its consistency: an excessively thick varnish will look greasy and sloppy on the nails, it cannot be applied evenly and without bubbles or lumps. Too liquid consistency of varnish threatens its uncontrolled spreading even when applied in a thin layer. The varnish should have a moderately viscous texture.
Interesting videos:
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So that after removing red or other bright varnish, the skin around the nails does not look like you have killed someone or have been poking around somewhere, apply a greasy cream to your hands before the procedure.
2. Remove the remnants of varnish from the skin
flickr.com If you did not use the previous advice and the skin around the nails is stained, adhesive tape will help eliminate stains. Duct tape perfectly collects the remnants of varnish, especially silver.
3. We erase the varnish quickly
In the manicure departments of cosmetic stores, they sell various products for quick removal varnish. They are bubbles with a sponge soaked in cleansing liquids. You do not need to run a cotton swab over your nails: just dip your fingernail into the bottle and wait a bit.
Such a tool can be made independently. Take a small glass jar, place a cut-to-size sponge in it and soak it with nail polish remover. The principle of operation is the same.
4. Remove glitter polish
Soak cotton pads in nail polish remover, place them on your nails, and wrap each finger in foil. After 10 minutes, the varnish will come off easily, despite the sparkles.
5. Whiten nails
Sometimes colored varnish is absorbed into the nail plate, leaving behind an ugly yellowness. You can get rid of it with a whitening toothpaste. Take an old brush and clean your nails with it.
But to prevent such incidents from happening at all, do not forget to use a base coat before applying the main varnish.
6. Save a broken nail
You will need a tea bag and clear nail polish. Apply the latter to the damaged nail, and then place a patch cut from a tea bag over the crack. Cover the nail again with colorless varnish.
7. We store varnishes conveniently
If you store polishes in an opaque box, label their caps with the appropriate shades. So you do not have to get all the bubbles in search of the right one.
8. We make varnishes ourselves
If you don’t have enough varnishes or you can’t find the right shade in the store, you can do what you want yourself. You will need colorless varnish and mineral shadows. They are perfectly soluble in varnish, while you can adjust the saturation of the color.
You can also add various glitters to homemade varnish.
9. Opening a bottle of varnish without difficulty
If the cap of the varnish is glossy, tightly twisted and does not lend itself in any way, they will help to cope with the problem. By wrapping them around the lid, you will get the right grip and easily open the varnish.
10. We extend the life of a manicure
If you want the varnish to last longer, before applying it and applying the base, the nail plate must be thoroughly degreased. To do this, wipe your nails with a cotton swab dipped in white wine vinegar.
11. Paint your nails the right way
flickr.com The accuracy of manicure largely depends on the technique of applying varnish. How to paint nails correctly, read this.
12. Create an even finish
flickr.com One thick layer will never lay down as evenly and neatly as several thin layers. Just be patient: let each layer dry.
13. Make a matte finish
flickr.com Matte lacquers are very popular lately. But if you don’t have one, then just mix light loose powder with transparent varnish. In this case, mix as shown in tip number 8.
14. Make polish brighter
flickr.com Many girls know that if you apply shadows on the base, they lie more evenly and the color is richer. It's the same with varnishes.
If colored nail polish looks faded, use white as a base. Matt lacquer. You will get a bright manicure and will be able to avoid multilayer application.
15. Apply glitter correctly
This video shows how to apply large glitter polish so that it adheres well to the nail and does not bulge.
16. Protect the skin
Applying a stamping or gradient to your nails can make the skin around it very dirty. We already wrote that in this case a special one will save. But if you don’t have one, use PVA glue: it also forms an easily removable film.
17. Eliminate manicure flaws
Paint your nails and do not stain the skin around them, especially on right hand, pretty hard. But it doesn't matter if it happened.
Take a thin brush, soak it in nail polish remover and wipe off the blemishes. Unlike a cotton swab, the brush does not cling to the varnish and does not leave lint.
18. Draw patterns on nails
flickr.com If your eyeliner is dry or just doesn't work for you, don't rush to throw it away. Her excellent elastic brush - as a rule, there are just such - can be used in nail design to draw fine lines.
Some girls adapt even ordinary stationery markers for nail art.
19. How to Create an Animal Print on Your Nails
If you cut the eraser on a pencil like this, you get a homemade stamp: dip it in black varnish and make leopard prints on your nails.
20. Making blanks for nail art
Add varnishes of different colors alternately to the water. Use a toothpick to create a pattern. Remove the resulting film and cut blanks from it for.
21. Making sliders for design
The principle is the same as in the previous case. Only here you need to make a film of transparent varnish and already apply drawings on it. For example, with the help of dots.
22. Replace dots
Dots is a stick with a metal ball tip. With it, you can create various patterns on the nails.
If you do not have dots, use improvised tools. For example, safety pins, toothpicks, empty ballpoint pens, and so on.
23. French Manicure
French manicure looks feminine and suitable for almost any occasion and. But not everyone can draw a smile line for a jacket. The video shows several ways to do it neatly.
In addition, you can highlight the tips of the nails using a regular stationery gum.
Just pull it around your finger and apply white polish. This is a budget alternative to custom vinyl stencils.
24. Masking the roughness of the jacket
If, despite all the tricks, you can’t get even stripes, you can go for a trick. Draw a line under the white part with a shiny varnish. Sequins will hide flaws, and you will get an original design.
25. Making stencils from electrical tape
This irreplaceable thing can be used in nail art. For example, for all the same rendering of a jacket.
Also, excellent stencils are obtained from electrical tape, which, unlike adhesive tape, do not stick tightly and do not peel off dried varnish.
26. Dry your nails quickly
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To protect freshly painted nails from small villi and dust, drop cuticle oil on top.
28. Save a Manicure
If you smeared a manicure you just made, do not rush to wash everything. Just wet your finger with water and gently rub the affected area. The varnish has not yet hardened and will easily return to the desired position.
29. Shake the polish properly
What do you do before opening a nail polish bottle? Shake it well so that it is less viscous? Great! Just do it right: put the bubble between your palms and roll it.
If you shake and turn the varnish, then when applied, it may bubble up.
30. Save thickened varnish
Favorite varnish began to thicken and already poorly fits on the nails? Place it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes and then shake well.
If you have your own manicure difficulties, be sure to share them in the comments.
It seems that nail polishes have always been with us, but in fact, this beauty product is not much more than 80 years old! Nails were loved to decorate in ancient times, using henna and other natural dyes, compounds based on resin, wax and vegetable oils. However, the first varnish in its usual form appeared in 1934 and immediately took its place in the first beauty rows. Since then, varnishes have not lost in popularity. Everything you need to know about this tool, you will find in this article.
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What are nail polishes - 18 types
Nail polishes are decorative and medicinal. The latter, as the name implies, are aimed at solving problems: they strengthen nails, help to cope with delamination, fungus and other troubles (read more about nail care). Decorative varnishes are responsible for interesting nail images: let's talk about them in more detail.
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Liquid gloss varnish
Lac is the ancestor. A monochromatic finish with a glossy effect is still considered traditional. And even if you do not belong to the community of nail maniacs, you will definitely find several bottles of bright ones. Sometimes this type of coating is called cream or enamel.
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Pearly Lacquer
For decades, nail polish with a pearly sheen was the most popular - partly because, for example, in the Soviet Union, others were not available. In the 2000s, they forgot about it, but a few seasons ago, leading brands made sure that mother-of-pearl varnish triumphantly returned to the beauty arena.
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True, this tool has several disadvantages - mother-of-pearl varnish can visually “age” your hands. In addition, it emphasizes all the irregularities nail plate. Therefore, with this choice, it is important to ensure that your hands and nails are in perfect condition.
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Matt lacquer
One of the hottest trends recent years- non-shiny lacquer finish. On sale there are colored varnishes that initially guarantee a similar effect. But you can buy transparent matte finish capable of transforming any glossy varnish in matt. Read more about how to make a matte manicure, we wrote in this
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Varnish with large shiny particles in the composition. Especially popular are transparent top coats with abundant glitter, ready to make any manicure festive in a couple of minutes. For a detailed article dedicated exclusively to glitter manicure, look for this.
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Perhaps, in the modern world, shimmers are the second most popular varnishes after classic glossy ones. Delicate radiance is provided by small sparkling particles in the composition. If the varnish is light, then it can be used in everyday manicure. It is important to emphasize that such varnishes differ from glitters in the smaller size of the shining crumbs.
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"Sand" varnish
Varnish with small particles that make the coating uneven, "sandy". The same effect can be achieved if you buy a special powder in a store for professional craftsmen and apply it on top of a regular varnish. The main disadvantage of such a coating is that it is more prone to chipping than others.
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"Caviar" coating
Like "sand" varnish, such a tool belongs to the type of textural, but it includes larger colored particles resembling small beads. Such varnishes are rarely produced ready-made, more often “caviar” manicure is created using loose pigments.
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Duochrome and multichrome
"Lac-chameleon" changes its shade depending on the angle of view due to small shiny particles that glare differently in the rays of light. If the varnish shimmers in two shades, then you have a duochrome, if there are more shades, then we are talking about multichrome.
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It shimmers on the nails with all the colors of the rainbow, reminiscent of the stains of a gasoline film. By the way, this technique is now in trend and in.
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They create the effect of a foil coating - silver, gold, copper or bronze. Metallic manicure has become one of the main 2018, which has remained with us and is not losing ground. How to create a similar image, read.
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Changes its color depending on the temperature environment. It is enough to put your nails under a stream of warm water so that the color of the coating changes, as if by magic. Radical changes should not be expected (blue will not turn into red), but instantly creating an effect on the nails with a smooth transition from one shade to another will work for sure.
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Creates the effect of "cracking" on the nails. For a more impressive look, first paint your nails with a contrasting colored varnish, and apply a craquelure coating on top: the first layer will “look through” through the “cracks”. Such a varnish must be fixed with a transparent top coat, otherwise it will not last long.
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Fluorescent varnish
In daylight, it looks like an ordinary varnish of a bright "acid" shade, under ultraviolet rays it begins to glow. The best thing for a disco!
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Magnetic varnish
The composition includes the smallest metal particles that form intricate patterns if a magnet is brought to the nails.
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lacquer jelly
As the name implies, it has a jelly texture and lays down in a translucent layer, even if the shade seems to be saturated in the bottle. Often in the composition of such varnishes there are large shiny particles. It doesn't take a lot of courage to create a jelly-effect manicure, but what about?
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gel polish
A finish that threatens to supplant classic nail polishes: Today, gel polishes are almost more popular than conventional ones. And this is not surprising, because such a coating, hardening under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, remains on the nails in its original form for up to three weeks without chips and scratches.
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At the same time, outwardly, gel polish cannot be distinguished from any other! The only inconvenience is that it will not work to remove it with the usual liquid, you will have to stock up. Previously, gel coating could only be done in the salon, but today many beauty brands are releasing kits for home use.
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Base coat
Transparent varnish, which is applied to the nail plate before using the base shade varnish. It is better not to skip this stage in manicure: the base coat protects the nails from the effects of color pigments, prevents the nails from exfoliating and turning yellow. By the way, if the last trouble did happen, to help you.
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The top coat is applied at the last stage to fix the manicure. Such a varnish significantly prolongs the life of a manicure. For the best effect, use a top coat of the same brand as the base coat.
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Trendy nail polishes 2019
Let's tell you what polishes to add to the collection to stay in trend in 2019?
Most likely, you already have such a varnish, and you actively use it both in daytime and in evening manicure. But if for some reason you still haven’t bought it or want to replace the one you already have with a new one, try to find pointe shoe-colored polish, “ballerina shoes”. This shade, judging by the latest shows, will be the most relevant. As many as 94 ideas for nude manicure we have collected in the article.
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Dark metallic
In general, it is not so important which shade of metallic you choose in the end - no one can accuse you of beauty illiteracy. However, if you come across a deep metallic varnish, do not miss the chance. Combine this manicure with matching make-up, as in the autumn-winter show of Alexis Mabille.
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Light gray pastel or taupe polish is at the peak of popularity. Such a manicure, on the one hand, will not look too gloomy, on the other hand, it will be combined with any outfit and will definitely not raise questions either from teachers at the institute or from management at work. And if you want to make it more interesting, paint a few nails with glitter or shimmer varnish.
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Emerald
Bright green polish for you - too bold decision? Then try to "try on" a deep emerald shade that looks very noble and interesting. Pair it with burgundy and gold for a go-to nail look. By the way, if you prefer just a golden manicure, then this article will come in handy.
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Violet
But not bright neon and not dark plum, but soft lilac, lavender or orchid. In winter, this one will definitely cheer you up, and in summer it will beautifully accentuate your tan.
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red-orange
Red lacquer is the head of everything, but the trends of 2019 show that not everything is so simple. Choose options with orange pigments and combine them with equally bright clothes. Look for more orange nail polish ideas.
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What is nail polish made of?
The list of ingredients on a bottle of nail polish looks like a Chinese letter to most of us. What lies behind the incomprehensible names?
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Resin that literally "glues" and holds all the components together. As a rule, there are two types of resin in the composition at once - film-forming (it is she who is designated by the word nitrocellulose) and adhesive (look for the inscriptions polymer, copolymer or resin). The film-forming resin is responsible for the glossy sheen, while the adhesive polymer makes the lacquer texture more elastic and allows it to adhere better to the surface of the nail plate.
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Ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate
All these components are solvents, which are responsible for the easy application and quick drying of the varnish. As the compound dries, the solvent evaporates, leaving the surface dry. The main problem that manufacturers face is to make sure that the solvent does not evaporate too quickly, otherwise bubbles will appear. Alas, the buyer can check this only after applying nail polish.
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Stearalkonium hectorite, stearalkonium bentonite
Thickening additives that help mix resin and solvent without allowing color pigments to settle to the bottom of the bottle.
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UV stabilizer that prevents the color and texture of the varnish from changing under the influence of sunlight.
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Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate, triphenyl phosphate, camphor and ethyl tosylamide
These components are plasticizers, they do not allow the resin to thicken and prolong the durability of your manicure.
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CL (numbers next to it indicate the number of the shade used)
Dyes and pigments, which determine the color of the varnish. Dyes are often organic, but pigments are not.
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Mica is added to varnish to add a glossy sheen to it. In rare cases, particles of natural pearls and aluminum powder are also added to the varnish.
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How to paint nails with varnish
It seems that it could be easier to gently spread the varnish over the nail plate? But many cannot cope with this beauty task on their own, preferring to entrust the process to a salon master. Perhaps our step-by-step photo instruction can make a difference.
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Wipe your nails with nail polish remover or a special degreaser, even if you have not applied cream to your hands before, and there are no residues of old varnish on your nails. By doing this, you can be sure that you have prepared the ground for the perfect coverage. It is better to use not cotton pads, but a lint-free cloth that will not leave small lint on the nails.
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Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
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Before using the varnish, warm the bottle a little in the palms of your hands: the product will become more pliable.
Apply two coats of color and let dry thoroughly. You should act like this: first place a drop of varnish at the edge of the cuticle in the center and draw a line to the tip of the nail. Then fill with varnish the space to the right and left of the drawn line. After the second coat, do not forget to “seal” the edge of each nail, as it were, in order to further prolong the durability of the coating.
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Secure the result with a transparent top coat.
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The result is unlikely to be beautiful if you have learned how to carefully paint your nails, but at the same time have not learned how to do, in fact, the manicure itself. We have prepared a training video that will help fill this gap.
How to remove varnish from the skin around the nail
Often, after applying varnish, a little (or a lot) of the product is on the skin around the nail plate. This mistake often cannot be avoided even by professional nail artists, but it is very easy to fix. Wait for the polish to dry and follow one of the recommendations below.
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The easiest way is to soak a clean, thin nail brush in nail polish remover and gently rub off excess nail polish stains. If there is no special brush, use an orange stick. It is better not to do this with a cotton swab, as it can leave small villi on the surface of the nail that will ruin the manicure.
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If you are not in a hurry, just wait for the varnish to dry and take a shower. Under the influence of warm water, the skin will be cleaned of varnish on its own. © site
How to dilute nail polish
As a rule, the shelf life of varnish is from six months to three years (depending on its composition). But what if your favorite varnish thickened ahead of time? We know several ways to save him!
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Place a tightly closed bottle of varnish in a bowl of hot water and wait a couple of minutes. Under the influence of heat, the texture of the varnish will become more liquid, and you can do a manicure without problems. True, before the next use, this action will have to be repeated.
Add some micellar water
How to remove nail polish
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The correct answer is using a special nail polish remover. The classic version is a liquid in a bottle, but today this product is also available in the format of cleansing wipes, as well as in the form of a special sponge moistened with nail polish remover. But what if there is nothing at hand?
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Classic nudes, bright accents and quick-drying polish: products for all occasions.
Nail polish that dries in just 60 seconds automatically becomes the leader of any beauty competition. But this is not the only trump card of Colorama 60 Seconds - more than 50 shades of varnishes are presented in this collection, from soft pink and beige to jet black and mint. Our choice for 2019: red-orange lacquer number 40.
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La Laque Couture, 1 Rouge Pop Art, YSL
Allow yourself a truly explosive accent: pure red shades are the trend! Be sure to add one to your collection this summer. The advantage of this particular tool is its phenomenal durability.
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Nail Color, 6 Ballet Slippers, Essie
The very perfect pale pink pointe-colored polish (in fact, the name of the polish is translated as “Ballet Shoes”). By the way, it is with this varnish that the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II paints her nails - and no more!
What color polish do you most often choose? Leave your comment.
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How to increase the durability of the varnish, speed up its drying and increase the shine? Some simple tips how to paint nails ordinary varnish, will help you significantly extend the life of your manicure.
How many times has it happened that literally a day after application, the varnish breaks off and you have to perform a manicure again. It's not even about what you got cosmetic product of dubious quality. Most likely, you just did something wrong. Elementary did not comply with the technology. Let's remember those very "truths" that will help the manicure last longer.
How to apply varnish correctly
An important point - before applying varnish, the nail must be degreased. For example, using a conventional liquid-remover that does not contain oils. Never varnish your nails if you used hand cream or cuticle oil a few minutes ago. Also, don't paint your nails right after washing your hands. The nail plate has a porous structure and absorbs liquid well. The ideal interval between water procedures and applying varnish - 15-30 minutes. If possible, after degreasing the nail plate, do not touch it. All moisturizers for hands and nails are applied at the very last stage, when the varnish has already "grabbed" well.
Almost all varnishes must be used in combination with a base and top coat. This is also necessary to maintain the health of the nail plate, to improve its smoothness, and also to ensure that the colored varnish lasts longer. Bypassing the base, but using a varnish of bright colors, you risk getting yellow, exfoliating nails. The absence of a top coat will increase the drying time of the varnish, as well as reduce the time it is on the nails.
Classic regular nail polish should be applied in layers. The thinner each layer, the better. For example, a varnish applied in one thick layer will dry for a very long time, it may be distributed unevenly, and the durability of a manicure will definitely upset you. Try to apply varnish in 2-3 layers so that the nails do not shine through, and its shade is uniform.
The durability of the varnish is not only the observance of the application technique, but also certain characteristics of the product. So, for example, you should not count on high durability if you like quick-drying varnishes. A large number of volatile components make the varnish very unstable. In addition, varnishes with effects, for example, "fur", velor, matte - the most short-lived. They dry instantly, but by the evening the first imperfections may appear.
In the process of coloring nails, do not forget to "seal" the end of the nail by running varnish over it. This is often done when creating a gel or gel polish manicure. The free edge of the nail is the weakest part, this is where the polish starts to come off first. By the way, if you urgently need to update your manicure, just tint the ends of the nails, and apply a fresh layer of top coat on the nail itself, which will quickly restore shine to the nails.
Dried nail polish, blemishes on the skin and prints on the nail ... Too familiar, right? If you don’t know how to properly paint your nails with the most ordinary varnish, then you can say goodbye to a neat manicure and a modicum of self-confidence. In this article, you will learn all the intricacies of handling a manicure brush and learn useful life hacks in painting nails.
Why normal varnish?
Since shellac and gel polish are now in trend among beautiful girls, should the good old regular polish fade into the background? This is partly what happened, but he still has a whole army of fans. After all, such a varnish is cheap, application does not require special equipment and it practically does not cause allergies.
But, despite the fact that women have been actively using standard varnish for a hundred years, questions still arise about how to carefully paint nails near the cuticle, how to make sure that the coating does not bubble and peel off after a couple of days. And just something you need to learn how to properly hold the brush and follow the technology. Then at home you can manage a manicure for one or two!
Preparation is the mother of perfect coverage
Burrs, cuticles, oiliness and the bumpy-pitted surface of the nail are the enemies of an even gloss. And they must be destroyed!
There are many varieties of manicure, and European unedged is perfect for home. Special preparations will dissolve the cuticle and soften the burrs. If you are confident with a pusher and nail clippers, then you can make yourself a trimmed manicure.
So preparation means:
- Carefully file the edges so that they are the same shape.
- The cuticle can be softened either in a soap bath, or apply a product (oil, gel, cream - you decide) to dissolve it. When the skin becomes soft, it must be pushed back with a pusher and cut off the strongly protruding part. The same applies to burrs. It is this couple - the cuticle and the burr - that are the first lines to the places of leakage.
- After that, take the time for the plates to dry completely, and polish them with a buff, removing all irregularities. A wet nail becomes porous, and if you rub it with a buff, it will delaminate.
- Degrease your nails. Soap solution or gel to dissolve the cuticles, nail dust after polishing will prevent the varnish from connecting to the plate. The degreaser will remove all excess and the clutch will be perfect.
This completes the preparation. The next steps depend entirely on your skills. Do not be shy, pull yourself together, take a bubble in your hands and get down to business!
Instructions on how to paint nails with regular varnish in 3 easy steps
Get to work in a well-lit area and in a comfortable position. You're not an Indian yogi or a girl from a teenage movie to paint your nails while lounging on the couch and chatting on the phone? Hands, of course, should lie on a flat surface, and let the emergency kit wait in the wings nearby.
It includes:
- Cotton wool.
- Nail polish remover.
- Toothpicks. Many erase excess with cotton swabs, but their head is too voluminous and can touch already painted places.
Forewarned, forearmed, now you can paint your nails! Prepare mentally in advance for the fact that this process will take a lot of time.
Stage 1 - applying the base coat
A beautiful gloss cannot be achieved without a base. As it will fit either special remedy with useful microelements, leveling plates, or, in the absence of such, transparent varnish.
Do you know when, after removing red or black polishes, the nails retain a dirty shade for some time? To avoid this, do not neglect the base. It is necessary if you are going to cover the claws with very bright or dark colors. Then the pigment will not be able to get inside the nail plate, which, as you already know, is porous, and takes in coloring substances.
Apply the base in a weightless thin layer and wait for complete drying.
Stage 2 - correct nail coloring
Follow the instructions, then you will be able to carefully paint your nails near the cuticle, and the manicure will last a long time and will be indistinguishable from the salon!
- Be sure to roll the varnish bubble in your palms so that the consistency inside becomes homogeneous.
After removing the brush, squeeze the excess on the edge of the neck so that it becomes flat. If the drop is large, then the pigment will definitely flow behind the nail folds and rush under the cuticle. - Paint your nails, starting with the little finger, so as not to accidentally touch the wet coating. Put a "dot" in the center, not far from the cuticle. And stretch it to the lunula. The brush from your actions will open like a fan and the semicircle at the cuticle will turn out to be perfectly even.
- Now drag the drop from the center to the edge, then, moving from the center, paint over from the sides in the same way. So, in just three strokes, you will paint the entire nail!
- With a light movement, run along the end of the nail, sealing it.
- Then you can paint the rest of the claws in the same way.
- Wait for the first layer to dry completely, then apply the second. No streaks and bald spots, a beautiful shine - that's why another layer is needed.
- If the skin is accidentally touched, immediately remove the pigment with a toothpick. In the case when the “damaged area” is extensive, the toothpick will have to be wrapped with cotton wool and moistened with nail polish remover. An impromptu tool will easily erase all the bloopers.
Stage 3 - applying the fixer
The finish is needed so that the varnish does not peel off longer and the manicure gleams glamorously. Apply it in one layer in the same way as a regular varnish: center - up - down - along the edges - ends.
Dry the fruits of your labor as long as possible. Try not to touch anything for at least half an hour.
This picture perfectly shows the diagram of how to work with a brush:
How to paint nails on the right hand
Of course, it is more difficult to act with a non-working hand, but you will be able to do it. Here are just a few tips:
- The left hand should have support. So she will not tremble, and the lines will turn out even.
- Place the right one on a flat, flat surface. Put a bottle of varnish next to it.
- Help yourself with your right hand. That is, gently twist your fingers when you work near the nail folds.
Otherwise, the technology is absolutely no different.
And in this video lesson you can clearly see the whole algorithm of work:
Useful life hacks
Well, where without cute female secrets! Over the centuries of communication with ordinary varnish, they have accumulated a lot.
- Not everyone has a special degreaser. If you are one of those people, then wipe the plates with alcohol, nail polish remover, or white wine vinegar.
- Lacquer lays down better if it is cool. Therefore, do not store vials in sunlight or near batteries.
- Old varnish can be revived by dropping a special solvent or remover into it. True, then its density will deteriorate slightly.
- After painting each nail, dip the brush into a new portion of varnish.
- Do not listen to advice that you need to erase "failed takes" when you paint over all your nails. It's best to do this right away, because by the time you're done, the pigment has already penetrated the skin and hardened. You can't remove it neatly.
- Instead of a toothpick, you can use a flat nail brush dipped in nail polish remover. Such a tool will not cling to the skin and leave villi, unlike cotton wool.
- Do not dry the pigment with hot air or water. Only cold procedures!
- Shower, bath, washing mountains of dishes for at least 7 hours after applying conventional varnish are contraindicated. Perhaps the coating will not peel off instantly, but it will definitely not serve for a long time.
- And finally - use high-quality varnish, and nothing more. Never cheap varnish can justify its low cost! It will thicken quickly, will strip and peel off very quickly.
That's all the subtleties of how to properly paint nails with regular varnish. Accuracy, a quality product and adherence to the algorithm are the three pillars of an ideal manicure. With the most old-fashioned varnish, you can also embody the sea fashion ideas, you just have to be patient and hone your technique! Dare, never give up and be the most beautiful!
