How to decorate nails with sugar

 How to decorate nails with sugar

For all those who like to wear unconventional nails and who are followers of the nail art or nail art phenomenon, surely you like to know new or different techniques to paint their nails and, also, some original designs that are different to what we normally use to decorate our nails.

If you are one of these people, you will like this article on OneHowTo.com in which we will explain a technique that began to be used in the world of fashion some time ago, but that is worth knowing because it is a very different way to show off your nails that, in addition, will raise curiosity among those around you. You will see that you need little material and that it is faster to do than you can imagine and, in addition, you will love the results as they will give you a very sweet touch. Keep reading this article and discover how to decorate your nails with sugar.

- How to decorate nails with sugar and nail art accessories

Steps to follow:
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The first thing to achieve a good result when decorating the nails with sugar is to be sure that, before starting to paint them, the nails are well clean and free of impurities. To do this, it will be good that you first know some tricks to clean your nails and then go on to do your manicure.

When you have the nail cleaning done, prepare all the material to decorate your nails, you can see the list of the material in the You will need section.

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Once your nails are clean, to get a fantastic result with the technique of decorating nails with sugar, start by applying a protective base coat for your nails.

Then put on the first coat of the nail lacquer of the color you have chosen, it is preferable that it be a light color such as white, transparent or nude, as this way the decoration will be much better appreciated. Let it dry for a few seconds and when it's done, apply a second coat.

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You should have the plate with sugar or colored sugar balls close to you and, before the second coat of nail polish has time to dry, you should sprinkle the sugar or balls over your nails. Another option is to gently run your fingernail over the pile of sugar.

When all the nails are well covered, you should blow them out and gently tap the table with your nails to remove excess sugar or balls. With this step, you are almost done decorating your nails with sugar.

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Once the excess sugar is removed and you look very dry, apply a layer of top coat or nail polish on top of the layer of sugar or colored balls. Wait for it to dry completely for a few seconds or a few minutes, this will depend on the shine you have chosen. By doing this last step we will help this nail decoration, which has some relief, to last many more days intact.

Once all this process is finished, if you have traces of shine or lacquer on the skin around the nail, do not hesitate to use a cotton swab or, better yet, a manicure stick dipped in a little acetone to pass it over the excesses and eliminate them, thus leaving a perfect manicure.


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Now that you know how to decorate your nails with sugar, if you like to decorate your nails often and change techniques or designs, we invite you to also read this other article so that you know how to crack nails and this one so that you learn how to make a gradient on nails

If you want to read more articles similar to How to decorate nails with sugar, we recommend that you enter our Beauty and Personal Care category.

Tips

• Always try to have your nails clean and exfoliated before applying a lacquer on top.
• Use the normal materials to remove the nail polish when you want to remove this decoration, but it may cost you a little more, so you will have to add more nail polish remover and rub a little longer.

Baby boomer nails: what they are and how they are made

 Baby boomer nails: what they are and how they are made

Would you like your nails to look totally perfect and in the latest fashion? Currently we can find a great variety, both in designs and techniques to make beautiful nails. However, in addition to these factors, many women also look to the latest trends when choosing their next manicure. In this regard, there is a trend that is sweeping both celebrities and on the street: baby boomer nails.

This technique, also known as French faded nails, is roughly a faded French manicure. That is, it combines the three typical colors of this style of nails creating a gradient effect between them. However, if you want to know in detail what baby boomer nails are and how they are made, we recommend that you continue reading this oneHOWTO article, in which we also show you several designs of this manicure. Dare this trend and show off some killer nails!

- Baby boomer nails: what they are and how they are made and nail art accessories

What are baby boomer or french faded nails
As we anticipated, baby boomers or french faded nails are one of the trends that are taking the most lately due to their naturalness and elegance. This method of painting the nails is usually quite simple and consists of making a manicure very similar to the French one, that is, with the three tones used for this style. However, the difference between a normal French manicure and baby boomers is that the transition between the pink of the wide part of the nails and the white of the tip of the nails is blurred, creating a gradient effect.

This current beauty trend can already be done with different manicure techniques. Depending on the type of product we have chosen, we find the semi-permanent or permanent baby boomer, acrylic or porcelain nails and the gel baby boomer. Although it can be done with semi-permanent products, this type of manicure is always more advisable to do with a permanent finish such as gel or acrylic nails.

Although the french faded is generally done with the colors of a French manicure (that is, one or two shades of pink and another white), we can also show off this gradient effect using other colors or drawings and decorations on top of the diffusion of colors. Whatever the chosen colors, with the baby boomer you will show off elegant and delicate nails.

How to do baby boomer or french faded nails
Now that we know more about this latest nail trend, below we will explain how to do the baby boomer effect on nails at home with the use of gel and permanent polishes. However, before you get down to work, it is important that you know that this technique is more recommended for those who have professional aesthetic materials at home and who have some practice in making manicures.

Materials for making baby boomer gel nails

• 180 grit natural file.
• Polishing file.
• Cuticle pusher.
• Base.
• Permanent enamel for the base color.
• White gel for the tips.
• Top coat.
• Uv lamp.
• Beveled brush.
• Sponge brush or makeup sponge.

How to do baby boomer nails with permanent gel polish

1. With the nails completely clean, we will take a 180-grit file and file the length of the nail until they are square and rounded at the tips.
2. Now with a cuticle pusher we will remove the cuticles of each nail a little. Then with a polishing file, we will finish filing our nails to remove cuticle remains so that the products are much better.
3. Once you have removed the dust from the nails, apply a base on them and then put them in a UV lamp for 2 minutes so that the product is well adhered.
4. Now apply a layer of permanent nail polish of the pink shade you like the most and put them back in the lamp for 2 minutes. Then apply one more coat of base color and again, put them in the lamp for 2 minutes.
5. Clean the nails with a little paper and now with the help of a beveled brush, apply the white gel to the tip of one nail. Then with a sponge brush you will have to blur the transition between white and pink, being careful not to touch the tip of the nail. Repeat this process with the rest of the nails and then put them in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
6. Now apply another layer of white gel on all nails and blend it again. Put your nails back into the lamp for about 2 minutes.
7. Finally, apply the top coat to give the manicure more shine and duration. We already have our baby boomers nails ready.

How to combine baby boomer or french faded nails
As we have anticipated, despite the fact that French faded are among the latest nail trends, we can already find different designs and shapes to show off a more daring and original look. Here's how to combine baby boomer or french faded nails:

• Asymmetric design: consists of creating a blurred French manicure and then making asymmetrical shapes such as circles or triangles that occupy less than the vertical half of the nail on top.
• Inverted design: this variant consists of doing the manicure upside down, that is, the white polish would go at the base of the nails and the pink one at the tips.
• Contrast Manicure: In this design we will use shades of the same color (such as a fuchsia pink for the base and a pastel pink for the tips) to create this gradient effect.
• With golden details: another original look is to use a shiny polish to create details such as lines or pearls on the baby boomer nails.
• Glitter: we can accompany this manicure with some nails full of glitter to give it a more feminine look.

Photos of baby boomer nail designs
Now that we know more aspects of this innovative manicure, we finally present below some images of baby boomer or french faded nail designs. Which one do you prefer?