Glitter nail design - this is one of the leading fashion trends of this season in the nail industry. Glitter in jars, shimmer, glitter, which were no longer used after the 90s, are again at the peak of popularity among the designs of manicurists.
Types of glitter in manicure jars
The variety of types of brilliant decor pleases most of the manicurists.
If you classify them by size, then they are fine, medium and coarse grinding.
This sparkling powder is a shredded foil that comes in a variety of shapes:
- Round.
- Square.
- Oval.
- Triangular.
- Hexagonal.
- Pentahedral.
- In the form of butterflies.
- In the form of snowflakes and many other shapes.
The color palette of sequins in jars is very versatile. It ranges from flashy bright colors to delicate nude shades. Sequins can be easily matched to any color of gel polish and complement any design. Shiny nail art also differ from each other in density. There are sequins that show through the coating they are laid on.
According to their structure, they can be divided into free-flowing and gel-like. These two types can be found in twist-off jars. Dry glitters are usually sprinkled on the sticky surface of a base or gel polish, while liquid glitters are applied with a manicure brush.
The advantage of liquid glitter is the possibility of zoned arrangement of sparkling elements. With the help of dots, thanks to its consistency, you can put a shiny circle, make an amber with a gradient brush or completely cover the surface of the nail.
What nails are glitter suitable for?
Shimmer looks best on short and medium length nails, and on a long nail plate it looks good with partial surface coverage. When choosing a shape, it is better to stay on a square or slightly rounded nail at the edges.
Glitter coating options
There are several options for glitter coatings. Initially, you need to understand whether you like glitter under the top coat, with which the surface of the nail is smooth or without it, but in this case the nail will be rough. If you choose the first option, the sparkling decor can be applied to the sticky layer of varnish.
If the tack isn't enough, you can apply a thin layer of base and sprinkle the glitter on top. The method of "immersion" of the nail completely into a jar with a shimmer is also convenient. It is necessary to dry the coating for about 60 seconds in a UV lamp, and cover the sparkles with a top and dry again the same amount.
In the second case, we apply gel polish of the color you like to the nail. Next, we polemicize it in the lamp. Then we apply the middle layer of the base and sprinkle glitter on the nail surface, dry it and do not cover it with a top. You can also make a matte or glossy nail surface.And in fact, and in another case, this can be implemented using the top.
Rules for the use of loose sequins in jars
When using loose glitter in jars, you need to take into account that they are very light and easily crumble. To get a neat design, you first need to do a combined manicure. Further, when the nail is prepared for coating, its surface is leveled with a base layer and dried in a lamp.
After applying the gel polish, the sticky layer is not removed. It is best to apply the glitter with a brush, holding your nail over the jar, or place the entire nail there. If the sparkles are not evenly laid down, then you can gently press them with your finger from above. Excess glitter can be removed with a brush.
The top coat needs to be applied more than usual to get all the glitter underneath. Keep nails in the lamp for about 2 minutes.
Rules for applying liquid glitter
The tinned nail glitter (liquid) is very easy to use. If they are finely ground, then the principle of application is the same as that of gel polish.
Using any manicure brush, you need to take the required amount of shimmer and distribute them in accordance with the design that should ultimately come out.
If the glitter is large, it may overlap during coating. In this case, you can separate them with the sharp edge of an orange stick. The most important rule for a beautiful design using liquid glitter is to carefully apply them to the nail.
With a large layer of shimmer, it can flow onto the side ridges and under the cuticle. This must be closely monitored.
Beautiful combinations with sparkles of different shades of varnish
If we talk about shades of sparkles, then there are a large number of them, and the color variety of varnishes can be even more difficult to count.
And that is why there are many options for combining shiny nail art with different colors of varnish.
The most versatile glitter colors are gold and silver. They look great with any varnish color.
Nail glitters in black jars harmonize well with white, red and yellow nail coverings. Pink, blue, beige, black, red, blue are considered to be the win-win colors of varnish for the background coating. Decorating with both colored shimmer and sparkles of neutral shades suits them.
A manicure looks great in combination, in which the shade of the varnish is slightly lighter than the shade of sparkles or vice versa.
Techniques for applying shiny decor at home
The development of design techniques in the manicure world does not stand still. Every year there are more and more of them.
Rubbing into gel polish
Rub-in is one of the popular techniques for applying shiny decor. This method is easy to use and will be suitable for nail beginners at home.
The rub is a fine, like pollen, iridescent powder. Usually found in jars with a lid.
It happens with different effects:
- Metal.
- Rainbow.
- Pearl.
- Pearl.
To add incredible shimmer and shimmer to the nail, you need to rub rubbing into the dispersion layer of gel polish (using an applicator or a silica stick) and cover it with a top coat.
Sprinkling
One of the simplest and at the same time effective techniques for working with glitter. Using a sprinkle, you can cover the nail completely or partially. You can choose one color of shiny decor or combine several shades. The most important thing is that the sticky layer is not removed from the nail surface.
To do this, you need a base, gel polish, a brush, a jar of sparkles, and a top. After the stage of covering the nail with varnish, you need to pick up the required amount of sparkles with a brush and sprinkle them on top of the colored coating. You can also cover individual patterns, patterns, ornaments with sparkles.
To do this, after applying varnish, you need to remove the sticky layer from the nail, draw a pattern and sprinkle it with sparkles. Brush off excess flickering particles and dry the nail in a UV lamp.
Stretching on nails
Stretching on nails with glitter is a manicure that will attract the attention of others. You can create such a design at home, but you have to try. The best way to do this is to use a Gradient Brush, with which it is easy to achieve a smooth transition from more sparkles to less.
You need to apply a strip of shimmer closer to the cuticle and gradually stretch it along the nail plate. It is better not to touch the free edge, so the design looks deeper and more interesting.
Mixing sequins with a top
Designing with liquid glitter is more convenient than working with dry glitter. Thanks to their texture, they are evenly distributed on the nail.
A very convenient and simple technique for mixing glitter with top coat. The main advantage of this method is its versatility and the ability to control the amount of shiny decor.
For a less flashy manicure, you can add a minimum amount of sparkles, and for lovers of attention on their hands, you can mix more shimmer with a top.
Glitter Design Ideas
Nail design can be easily matched to your lifestyle, upcoming event and any mood.
Business manicure
Office or business manicure is usually discreet and discreet. It should complement the classic style of clothing and at the same time not focus on itself. Often used for covering white, beige, light pink, gray, pastel colors. Red can also be attributed to the business palette.
Office nail designs with glitter include:
- Solid color finish with sparkling geometric elements. With a glitter from a bacon, you can apply a thin vertical strip, dot or rhombus to the surface of the nail.
- Coating nails with one color other than the ring finger. It can be covered completely with glitter.
- Solid color coverage using a shimmery top. The amount of glitter should be kept to a minimum.
Bright manicure
A bright manicure is a complete personification of hot, summer days. This design is perfect for creative people and lovers to attract attention.
Green, yellow, orange, purple, hot pink are the colors of varnish and sparkles, which are used to create a bright manicure. And you can combine them by applying sparkles to the colored coating of each nail, highlighting several fingers with shiny nail art, or making a bright stretch from the shimmer.
Festive French
This design creates an atmosphere of celebration and fun. Relevant on the eve of the New Year, corporate party or birthday. For this decor, almond-shaped or square-shaped nails are suitable. The recommended length of the nail plate is short or medium.
The principle of creating a festive jacket is the same as that of the classic French manicure. The only difference is that the smile is painted over with silver, gold, black and many other glitter colors.
Gradient stretch or ombre effect
The gradient technique is popular this season. If earlier it was performed only with the help of gel varnishes, now stretching is done with sparkles. The background coating can be of any color. The most important thing is to achieve a smooth transition of a shiny design from larger to smaller.
The sparkling gradient should fade towards the free edge of the nail. This ombre effect can be achieved with a Gradient Brush or Aeropuffing Brush. This design creates a sense of depth and volume in the coating. And fits any nail shape and length.
Stamping design with shimmering accent
Stamping is a modern alternative to brush painting. It is a set consisting of a metal plate with drawings, a stamp, a scrubber and varnishes.
To create a stamping design with a shimmery accent, you first need to rub or finely grind glitter onto the silicone stamp. Then add varnish to the plate, spread it with a scraper evenly over the pattern and transfer it to the stamp by pressing on the pattern.
When the desired ornament is on the silicone seal, we apply it to the nail, rolling the stamp from right to left. The resulting drawing pushes the boundaries of reality. It is unique and strikes with its brilliant appearance.
Patterns of large and small elements
The very variety of sizes of sequins speaks of the pattern that can be drawn with them. Using a thin brush and glitter, draw lines, leaves, petals, monograms. The patterns look sophisticated and graceful. They can decorate and accentuate any solid color finish. In the case of large sequins, we are talking about larger scale patterns.
They can lay out a heart, stars, a circle, a rhombus. Such a pattern can be the main and only accent on the nails.
Hole decoration
A beautiful and stylish design is considered a moon manicure, in which a hole can be drawn with glitter. Camouflage coating in beige, white, pink and transparent looks good in a duet with silver, white, pale pink, gold sequins.
Decorating the hole with flickering particles, you should pay attention to the condition of the cuticle, since the main element is next to it. A combination manicure is recommended before coating.
Strict geometry
Geometry is included in the list of trending designs for 2019. Austere and clear details border on the style of "minimalism".
| Geometric figure | Description |
| Lines | They can be located vertically or horizontally on the nail plate, and also differ in thickness. |
| Circles | It can be one shiny dot in the middle of the cuticle line, or it can cover the entire nail. Precise and even circles are obtained with the help of dots. |
| Square | It can be painted with a thin brush or glitter stickers can be used. Often there are designs in which a square is drawn in a square. Thanks to this pattern, a 3d illusion is created. |
Triangle, cage, color block technique also refer to elements of strict geometry. And thanks to glitter, such a manicure looks more delicate.
Combination of matte, gloss and star shine
Such a manicure can easily be called "space". The design turns out to be special and extraordinary. It is suitable for a gala event, an evening walk and a romantic date. Glitter for nails in jars can be perfectly combined with both glossy and matte finishes.
You can highlight several fingers with matte tops, and cover all the rest with glossy ones, and before that, make a stretch on each nail with sparkles.
Volumetric monograms in silver, gold
Volumetric monograms look equally good on any length and shape of the nail plate. The silver and gold pattern should be used in contrast. These two shades are combined with the entire color range. White, black, red, blue, burgundy, emerald are considered the most suitable colors for creating such a design.
You can decorate each nail with monograms, but highlighting one or several nails looks more harmonious.
Combining glitter with a different decor
Sliders, rhinestones, kamifubiki, foil, broken glass are perfectly combined with a shiny coating. Sequins are a great addition to most nail decor. It is important in decorating the design to stop in time. The most important thing is not to overdo it when choosing the number of jewelry. A manicure should be sophisticated and elegant.
Fashion trends 2019 recommend a large assortment of glitter jar nail designs. Stretched, with geometric shapes, matte finish and glitter - these nails will be the finishing point of any look.
Nail Glitter Video
How to attach glitter to gel polish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDLSLy0_wEU