Ideas to paint your nails: the art of decorating your hands
Hands have become the focus of make-up and the options to beautify them are multiplying. Nail art, products, colors and more.
Nail art or "nail art" is a trend that emerged in the 80s in New York and in recent years has returned with everything. The images of the decorated nails of influencers from all over the world are filled with "likes" on social networks and fashion is followed by millions of women around the planet. We share some ideas to paint your nails and get on the trend.
- Ideas to paint your nails: the art of decorating your hands and nail art accessories
Although teenagers and young people are the ones who innovate the most in colors and designs, there are alternatives for all ages and styles. There are options for those who love to see a more traditional look on their hands and variants for those who want to unleash their imagination and decorate their hands with some boldness.
At the same time, although many prefer to go to the beauty salon or nail art store so that their hands are impeccable, nail decoration can also be done at home with the correct elements.
Nail painting ideas: nail art designs
There are many ways to paint your nails in this art. Everything is allowed although it is key to respect good taste, since a bad manicure can ruin a complete look. The most famous nail designs are:
- French nail art: The “French girl” is still one of the most requested designs. But it no longer has to be quasi monochromatic (milky-white). The tips of the nails are also painted in colors, gold or silver. And you can see a lot of the inverted French that is achieved by painting the lunula in one color and the rest of the nail in another.
- Caviar nails: They are one of the must of nail art. Caviar are tiny balls, like eclairs but round in shape, that give a super sophisticated look. With this topping different designs can be achieved.
- Glitter & confetti nail: The main idea is that it provides a glitter and glamor effect. Glitter topping of all colors is used. There are also glitters already armed in the graffiti style that are dreamed of.
- Velvet nail: An effect of softness and small “hairs” is achieved, causing a texture on the nail. The enamel gives a velvet effect.
- Animal print: Whether it is leopard, zebra, tiger, animal print also revolutionizes the world of manicure and is super cool. Nail stamps can be an option for this design.
- Striped: Another of the most used designs is that of stripes. Striking, combining colors and stripes.
- Florals: They always look good, they can be white or in different colors. It can be used on just one nail or all of them.
- Geometry: Geometric figures are a trend in nail design. Triangles, rhombuses, etc.
- Combined nails: It is one of the most commonly seen. A color is chosen - with or without design - on all nails, except for one nail of each hand - it is usually the ring finger - which is painted in another color.
- Chrome or mirror: It is created by applying a super fine powder, called “chrome mirror powder”, to the enamel. It can be done on any color. They are divine on white, blue, silver, gold or black.
Sculpted nails
Always impeccable and "almost" unbreakable, sculpted nails are gaining more and more followers. Artificial Nails, False Nails, Gel Nails, Acrylic Nails, Sculptured Nails, and Porcelain Nails: There are many techniques for sculpting (gluing an artificial material over the natural nail), but not all are safe. Some products used can be highly toxic and very aggressive for the nails.
The materials for sculpting nails are:
- Acrylic: it is a rather hard material, not very flexible, with which it can break more easily. But the advantage is that you can file them at home. It dries instantly, in contact with air, mixing a liquid (monomer) and a powder (polymer). They are made by polishing the natural nail and then using acrylic powder and acrylic liquid. With this technique the manicure lasts, between 15 to 20 days, always depending on the growth of them.
- Gel: they have a permanent shine and are more flexible than the previous ones. They have a more natural appearance due to their transparency, which is why they go unnoticed with the naked eye. Enamel is optional. It is not convenient to file them at home, as they lose their seal. They harden only by introducing the nails in a UV cabin. This glaze is more durable.
- There are also combinations of the two systems: acrylic nails are built, then a small layer of gel is placed and introduced into the cabin. In many places they are called porcelain nails.
Ideas to beautify your nails
In order to achieve designer nails, you must have several elements:
- Oil and cuticle remover: Before starting with the beauty operation, it is necessary to have the manicure done impeccably, so the cuticles must be very well cared for. To forget about hangnails and dryness, the important thing is to apply an oil and cuticle remover.
- Nail clippers and file: it is important to cut the nails before painting them. We must give them the length we want, while with the file we achieve the shape - square or round - that is desired.
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- Nail hardener: when it comes to hand beauty, there is nothing worse than breaking a nail, as that can ruin the entire manicure. To avoid this, the best is a nail hardener. If, in addition to hardening, it nourishes, much better: it is an ideal way to keep them healthy and strong.
- Base polish: Now the good stuff begins and for this we must put a base nail polish, one or two layers, in order to keep the color in place and for longer. This step is very important because it can make a difference in the duration of your nail art.
- Brushes: Although each polish comes with a paint brush, a good brush is a thousand times better, even if you have a good hand. Especially to make “French” nails, both the classic and the most modern ones that combine colors.
- Toppings: Many textures are used on the nails and one of the favorite toppings of the lovers of this art is that of caviar. It can also be rhinestones, glitter, glitters, nail stamps, mermaid tails, etc. They are divine and in the market there is a wide variety of enamels ready to be applied on top of a top coat.
- Dotting tool: It is one of the most important tools, it is a must in nail art. It is a must to do almost all designs. But to be able to play with your creativity it is best to have several of different head thicknesses.
- Drying drops: One of the most boring things women go through is when they have to wait for the polish to dry. Now there are drying drops, the best are those that have a drip applicator.
- Express nail polish remover: One of the best inventions that manicure has are express acetone solvents. We will no longer have to use almost half a cotton bag to unpaint the nails, with these jars you just have to put your finger inside and the nail will be unpainted instantly.
How to paint your nails
To know how to paint easy and beautiful nails, you just have to follow some tips.
- To prevent the tips of your nails from chipping, use two coats of polish. The first one only in the upper half and once dry, a second coat is given, but this time on the entire nail.
- Use white nail polish as a base to make the colors pop. And then paint your nails with the desired color.
- A good idea is to use eyelets as a guide to paint your half moon nail designs.
- Paint two-tone with masking tape. Put the lightest polish on all your nails. Let it dry and then stick the tape in the chosen design shape. Take the darkest color and paint your nails with it, let it dry and remove the tape gently.
