How to do sweater nails
One of the latest trends in nail art is the 'sweater nails' or 'jersey nails', do you already know what this new design consists of? It is ideal to show off an original manicure adapted to winter days, as the nails acquire an effect similar to that of knitted sweater fabrics, with textures and shapes that remind us of this type of garment. If you want to know how to wear this trend on your nails and go to the latest fashion, don't miss the step by step of this OneHowTo article in which we show you how to make sweater nails.
Prepare your nails
The first step in making this jersey effect nail art design is to prepare your nails and leave them perfect so that the finish is flawless and long-lasting. It is important that you remove any remaining enamel with an acetone-free nail polish remover and that you wash your hands with soap and water to remove dirt and any type of residue.
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Once your nails are completely clean, it will be your turn to create the desired shape. To do this, cut them with a nail clipper (never scissors) if necessary and use a quality file to shape them. For this design to look good and you can work better, it is preferable that the nails are longer, since if they are too short it will be very difficult to give them that appearance similar to that of a sweater.
In addition to these steps, you must pay attention to the nail cuticles, as it is important to push them back with the help of an orange stick and remove the excess skin with a cuticle remover. Previously use an oil that softens the cuticles and makes the task easier. If you don't really know how to do it, we advise you to follow the steps in the article How to remove nail cuticles.
Materials needed for the 'sweater nails'
Now it is the turn to start doing the sweater nails and to be able to wear a super original nail design and ideal for those winter days when we wrap ourselves up with a nice sweater. To mimic sweater knitting on your nails, you'll first need to gather the following materials:
- Gel polish or gel lacker of the color you want, although it is preferable that you choose the same shades as your sweaters in order to show off a matching manicure. It can be white, pink, burgundy, gray, brown, beige, dark green, navy, etc. You must use this type of permanent polish, since with conventional ones you will not be able to make this nail design.
- Fine brush to create relief patterns on the nails.
- UV lamp for drying gel polish
- Top coat polish or transparent polish to extend the duration of the nail design and show off a perfect manicure for longer.
Steps to make 'sweater nails' or 'jersey nails'
Once you have all the necessary materials, in order to achieve this tendency for nails to look very similar in texture to knitted sweaters, you will have to carefully follow the steps detailed below:
- Apply a layer of clear polish or base top coat on your nails to prevent them from becoming too weak.
- Color the nails by applying a first coat of the gel polish you have chosen.
- Put the nails in the UV lamp to dry.
- Once they are well dry, apply a second coat of gel polish and dry them again with the UV lamp.
- Now, with the same gel polish, you must create the jersey effect on the nails. To do this, pour a little enamel on a piece of plastic and take a small amount of the product with the fine brush. You just have to draw the lines, points or drawings you want to create knitted or jersey nails. There are many designs that you can do, you just have to be inspired by the braids or drawings of your winter sweaters.
- Put your nails in the drying lamp last and wait as long as necessary for the design to look good.
- To finish, you just have to seal the drawing with a layer of transparent enamel or top coat. This will help your nails stay intact longer.
Different designs of 'sweater nails'
There are many designs that you can make to simulate the knitting of sweaters on your nails and join this revolutionary nail art trend. From one-color and discreet manicures to others that combine different shades and different patterns. It's all a matter of trying and being creative, but always looking for a design that reflects that characteristic texture of winter knitted sweaters.
Pay attention to the images that we show you below and get inspired by those 'sweater nails' designs that you like the most.
