Mirror manicure: a photo, how to make a gel polish, rub in. Fashion designs, step by step instructions

The beautiful sheen of the mirror finish attracts attention. Mirror manicure brings originality and brightness to even the most strict outfit. The fashion trend is suitable for any occasion, both for celebration and for daily use. You can perform such a manicure as in the photo on your own, just know the technique and get used to it a little.

What is nail polish

The original name "mirror" comes from the way it is used, namely the pigment is rubbed into the sticky layer of the paint base. The design offers a ton of options. The secret is what shade will become the basis of the manicure. If the base is pink and the pigment is yellow, then the result will be a delicate beige.

More recently, special metal paper has been used to achieve a brilliant manicure. Now, mirror rubbing is so popular in the circle of nail service masters. It looks like a small special pigment that is intended to be rubbed into the nail, resembling a grain of sand or powder crushed into dust.

Has reflective particles that create a shiny metallic finish on nails... Use it on a base of varnish, gel polish, acrylic and similar manicure products.

Rubbing creates the most unexpected results. It all depends on the method used to apply the material. It is sold in small glass or plastic containers. The material is removed from the jar with a special spatula, scraper or applicator.

Rubs are of various types and differ significantly from each other:

1. Classic. It includes different tones, such as silver, copper, greenish or bluish shades. The trend of recent seasons. In the container it looks like a metal speck of dust. Due to it, a shining surface is obtained.
2. "May beetle" or "Polar lights"... Has a unique look when used correctly. The tone is combined with several shades that shimmer on the nails: purple and blue, blue and green, greenish and lilac, and so on.

   

3. Melange is large free-flowing pigment, particles look larger than other types of rub. In another way, it is referred to as sugar, snowball, marmalade. When you see it, it seems that a soft layer remains on the surface. Such grains of melange do not have radiance, although there are various options that differ in color. Due to it, matte velvet nails, delicate designs are created. This powder is used only on gel polish.
4. Prism. When the light hits the nails, an iridescent effect is created. It is difficult to work with it, since its particles are very light and weightless.
5. Glitter or the hologram is fine glitter. Looks great on long gel nail plates or on gel polish coatings. Glitters cannot be used on ordinary varnish. With acetone coating, the glitter will become pale and regular, with no visible effect.

Most of the different types of rubbing allow you to transform a unique design without much difficulty.You can do without professionalism, just have basic knowledge and skills.

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What are the advantages of a manicure with a rub

If you use a mirror design, it will give the image beauty and brightness. Knowing the correct use of the powder will help you easily apply it to the nail plate.

The advantages of a mirror manicure are as follows:

• convenient to use;
• easy to remove with regular nail polish remover;
• you can create a metallic or shimmering effect;
• it is permissible to achieve an efficiently stable result;
• it is possible to create a volumetric design with a mirror effect, with patterns;
• can be easily applied in French manicure, but in limited quantities, in places of "smile";
• effectively fixed to the surface;
• when applied to the nail plate does not damage it;
• can be combined with any clothing;
• low price, low cost for manicure.

Trendy colors for short nails

For mirror manicure, golden and silver are considered fashionable colors, but other colors will also look spectacular. Pink, white, blue and purple colors look very beautiful, as in the photo.

The mirrored and holographic rubbing is ideal for shortened nails. It is important not to choose bright flashy colors, as pastel colors will look best.

On long nails

Rainbow colors are best for long nails, because the elongated section of the nail plate allows you to demonstrate the play of light in all its glory:

1. Rubbing "May beetle" or "chameleon" will look more chic.
2. The holographic version will also look good, due to the overflow of several colors.
3. Combine with decor such as stones, rhinestones, images, stamping, confetti.

On accent finger

Rubbing in is an unusually beautiful manicure, but this type of nail decoration can be a disadvantage in a certain setting. For example, if the employer requires a woman to look modest, without flashy jewelry, then this style of manicure is not at all acceptable.

But there is always a way out and there is no need to specially wait for a special occasion to decorate your hands with a mirror finish. This is because the rub can be applied only on 1 or 2 accent fingers, and the rest can be varnished in neutral colors.

The accent fingers will combine glossy and matte nails. In this case, the shades should be either close to each other, or, conversely, contrasting.

What you need to rub

With the help of rubbing, the nails become glossy and have a mirror shine. In this technique, there are no restrictions on shades and therefore you can safely show your imagination.

To apply rubbing, the following materials are needed:

• manicure set;
• primer;
• degreasing agent;
• cuticle remover;
• basic, colored, top coating;
• cleanser;
• brushes;
• UV lamp;
• special oil;
• glitter, powder.

On gel polish

Gel - the base is used most often, since it is the foundation at which a mirror and sparkling manicure comes out, and also a perfect shine is obtained. The glitter is perfectly fixed due to the gel coating, since it has a sticky layer.

For rubbing in glitter, follow the instructions:

1. Remove the cuticle by any method, steam the nails in warm water in advance. They move the cuticle and apply a special softener to it. After a certain time, they are removed.
2. Prepare the nails, create the desired shape, polish the surface, gently process the edges with a buff. If you press hard, the nail will become thin.
3. Degreasing is mandatory.
4. Use the primer over the entire nail plate, while drying for 1 min. without using a lamp. The primer makes the manicure lasting.
5. Apply a thin layer of base coat and cure in a lamp for 2 minutes.
6. In 2.3 layers, they are painted with a thin layer of colored varnish, dried for 2 minutes.
7. Glitter is applied to the sticky layer of colored varnish with a brush. The nail is completely covered with sequins. Re-coat if necessary. Distribute with a brush and immediately remove excess.
8. Dry with ultraviolet light.
9. Use 2 thin coats of top coat.
10. Each coating is dried for 3 minutes.
11. With the help of a cleanser, they get rid of the sticky layer immediately, before the dust adheres. Do not use nail polish remover, otherwise there will be stains and the tone will change.
12. As a result, essential oil (apricot or grape, castor, burdock, jojoba) is applied to the cuticle.
13. If the nail plate is not smooth enough, then the process will be disrupted.

An important factor for rubbing the glitter should be an absolutely flat and smooth surface of the nail plate without defects and flaws, otherwise chrome plating will accentuate any unevenness. Therefore, it is so important to level the surface of the nail.

You can apply glitter not on all fingers, but only on a few. And also take into account that before the sequins they are painted with a dark colored varnish for a brighter shine. Other nails can be painted in another color you like. So that the color does not turn out to be inconspicuous, you need to use a glossy top as a topcoat.

Pigment manicure

Pigment is a coloring agent that is very similar to grains and has different tones. Chromium pigments of various tones are used for the mirror design.

A step-by-step prescription will show the rules for implementing a fashionable manicure:

• process nails to give them a neat appearance;
• remove the oily surface;
• applying a coloring gel base;
• dried;
• rub the pigment onto a slightly light sticky layer of gel with a brush or hand;
• shake off excess pigment;
• paint the finish.

Mirror glitter powder

You can achieve a noble shimmer thanks to mirror powder. This element for manicure is wonderfully used on a gel, acrylic, ordinary base.

For independent manicure, you need to know the following rules:

1. First of all, they perform a hygienic procedure.
2. The top layer is polished well enough.
3. Degrease the surface with the intended agent.
4. The base is applied once.
5. Expose to ultraviolet light for 30 sec.
6. Apply the gel polish that has been chosen.
7. Dry again with ultraviolet light.
8. Cover with top.
9. Leave to dry for a proper time.
10. With an applicator or a soft rubbing brush that comes with the kit, take quite a bit of loose pigment and smooth it over the entire nail plate.
11. Rub the powder with gentle massage movements with your hands or an applicator.
12. The pigment should be distributed in such a way that there are no gaps.
13. If necessary, add an additional portion and grind again.
14. The remaining material is shaken off with a brush.
15. After the end of the procedure, the nails are painted with 2 layers of fixer. Allow to dry for a few minutes between layers.

On regular varnish

Mirror manicure (the photo demonstrates clearly) of ordinary varnish also looks great. But rubbing is actively used in the design of nails, which are covered with gel polish. The main rule is to apply it in time.

When pigment is applied to all fingers, the procedure is performed alternately:

• prepare nails for coating;
• apply the base in 2 layers;
• dry for 5 minutes;
• apply top for maximum smoothness;
• instead of a top, you can use a regular water-based varnish;
• apply pigment on a not yet completely dry surface and gently smear with light movements;
• remove excess pollen with a Kabuki brush;
• secure with top.

For the durability of the manicure, a varnish fixer is used, which is painted after rubbing in and then dried thoroughly.It is recommended that you do not wet your fingers and do not use a cream of oily consistency for 2 or 3 hours. It is better to use essential oil - due to the substances that make up it, your hands will look neat.

Mirror nail polish

Mirror manicure (the photo confirms the popularity of this type of decoration) for those who have poorly mastered the technique, shellac manufacturers have created a special varnish. Thanks to him, the fashion trend is made at home on their own without any difficulty. The instruction with such a varnish does not differ from the usual one.

With the help of mirror varnish, you can very quickly perform a manicure and it is inexpensive, but there is one drawback - it is a short durability period. To extend the period of a magnificent manicure and give it shine for a long time, after applying the varnish, the nails are kept in an ultraviolet lamp.

When buying such a varnish, you need to make sure that the jar has an inscription confirming that this is not an ordinary shiny varnish, but a mirror. And one more important point when buying a varnish - the brush must be wide, which will capture the entire nail, otherwise there will be no effect.

Also, you cannot add acetone or nail polish to such a varnish, since the structure will curl up, the effect and shine will disappear forever.

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Design options

Mirror manicure (a photo of which can be seen on thematic sites) looks better on medium and long nails than on short ones. The shape of the nail plates can be any, although oval and almond-shaped are actual. The square shape also belongs to the trend, only with beveled corners.

A list of stylish mirror design ideas include:

1. Classic style. This option is combined with any outfit, as well as with jewelry and accessories. The range of colors includes: golden, silver, blue, light blue, pink, red, purple.
2. Mirror jacket. An unusual, but more delicate way is the French style with mirror elements. The mirror moon manicure also looks interesting.
3. All kinds of shades. You can choose both bold bright colors and muted ones that do not immediately catch your eye.
4. Decor... This element will add variety to your manicure.
5. Marble style.
6. Nacre... This design requires a fine pollen-like glitter and a nude base.
7. Holographic. When applying, use gray pollen to make it sparkle like diamond dust. The traditional silvery shine will appear on a black and white substrate.
8. Prism. It is so small that parts of it are difficult to see. Looks on nails as well as a gasoline dilution on water.
9. Northern Lights. In another way, this design was nicknamed the May beetle, due to overflows that resemble an insect's shell.
10. Accent. If you rub on only 1 finger, and paint the rest in any neutral color, then with such a manicure you can appear anywhere and at any time without changing your style. Also, an accent can be both painting on 1 finger and sliders, while the rest of the nails are painted with shiny varnishes.
11. Kamifubuki. Japanese nail art, similar to confetti, is often combined with rubbing. The best option would be to paint 1 nail with confetti, while others will just shine.
12. French. French manicure + rubbing. The nails are painted with gel polish, and then the sticky layer is removed and a basic smile or a hole is drawn. Dry and rub in the powder, finish with a top coat.
13. Double blinking. Method using rhinestones.
14. Drops on the mirror. The design is obtained by combining 2 trends of rub and droplets.
15. Pearl manicure.

Young girls always strive to be noticed, especially with such magnificent nail designs as mirror manicure. The metallic shine, as shown in the photo, will not leave its owner unnoticed among others.The fashionable design looks very attractive and mesmerizing.

It is recommended to wear it for holidays, parties or other special days. For those who wish to see such a manicure on their nails every day, you can use free-flowing pigment, focusing on 1 or 2 fingers as a decoration. Mirror rubbing is a very fun and creative process and it's worth experimenting for this.

Article design: Vladimir the Great

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