Glitter nail design. New items 2020, photos, instructions for application and removal

Glitter manicure is a bold nail design classic for special occasions. Every season offers new fashionable interpretations of dazzling nail art. An overview of current trends and photos of the best options for a brilliant manicure will help you choose your own version of a shining decor for nails.

Sequins and their use in modern manicure

Glitter is the name stuck with glitter for manicure. The term comes from the English word "glitter" - to shine. Glitter is a small particle made from reflective raw materials. When applied to nails, they create a luminous decorative finish, transforming the manicure into a personalized look.

Glitter nail art has an expressive character and is popular as a nail decor for special occasions. He won a resounding success in the early 2000s - an era of unbridled glamor and does not lose popularity today. Today's manicure trends dictate their own rules for the use of glitter in nail decor.

Contemporary glitter designs feature both extravagant and understated nail art pieces.

Differences between sequins and rhinestones

The confusion between the two tools for creating a dazzling manicure is understandable. The effect achieved with their help is similar, but there are also significant differences between sequins and rhinestones.

How do they manifest themselves:

1. Manufacturing material. Sequins are made from foil, rhinestones - from glass or acrylic.
2. Configuration. The sequins are flat, while the rhinestones are bulky and resemble artificial gems.
3. Technique for use in manicure. Applying glitter to nails does not involve the use of special glue to secure them, unlike rhinestones.

Varieties of glitter for manicure

In today's market for nail decorative products, glitter is presented in a wide range of options. The products are aimed at creating a variety of "special effects" on the nails.

Nail art sequins differ in several ways:

• Release form (liquid or dry glitter).
• Sizes (from dust consistency to large sequins).
• The form.
• Colour.

Small and large sequins

The smallest glitter, reminiscent of pollen or sand, are called give (from the English word "dust" - dust). On the nail, they create a decorative coating comparable to a precious dusting. Particles of larger glitter range in size from a few mm in diameter and look like festive confetti.

They are presented in several configuration options:

• Round.
• Triangular.
• Having 4 or more corners.

The coarse glitter is suitable for spot use as well as for creating a solid, shiny finish on your nails.

Large and small glitters are available in dry or liquid consistency.

Dry glitter: characteristics and use

Dry shine nail art is reminiscent of colored powder or confetti. It is sold in small flat cans.

4 ways to apply dry decor to your nails:

1. Glitter is collected from the package with a brush and applied to a fresh previous coat of regular manicure varnish.
2. Dry glitter is mixed with colorless varnish and applied to the nails with a brush.
3. The sequins are poured into a flat container. A nail with a fresh layer of regular varnish is dipped in a shiny decor.
4. For spot application of large sequins on the nail, the decorative particles are picked up and placed with a toothpick.

The advantage of dry glitter is the ability to dispense glitter. It allows you to model patterns and experiment with the amount of shining particles.

Liquid glitter: characteristics and use

These are glitter particles carefully blended with nail polish. Liquid glitter is sold in bottles with a brush for applying to nails. The consistency of shiny nail art decor is thicker than traditional varnish. Liquid glitter is applied to the nail plate with a brush like a regular varnish.

The advantage of liquid glitter is that it is easy to apply to nails. Sparkles in liquid form are suitable for creating a dense, shiny decorative coating.

Trendy colors for glitter manicure 2020

Glitter nail designs (photos show manicure in all colors of the rainbow) can have a different color scheme. The colors of the glitter itself and the background for sequins in fashionable nail art can be different.

Traditional rules for choosing a shade of varnish:

• Light colors are appropriate in the warm season. They go well with a summer wardrobe and set off a tan. Light-colored manicure with glitter particles is a popular nail art option for brides.
• Dark and rich bright shades of varnish are traditional colors of autumn-winter nail art. Their combinations with glitter are a noticeable version of nail art that will fit into a festive look. Matte dark lacquer in conjunction with laconic shiny decor is suitable for everyday life.

Glitter Fashion Manicure Ideas

Glitter nail designs (the photos show many options for dazzling manicure designs in the spirit of fashion trends) vary in the degree of extravagance.

Current types of glitter manicure:

1. Patterns on the nails.
2. French.
3. Lunar manicure.
4. Stretching, or ombre.
5. Aquarium design.
6. Transparent manicure.

Glitter patterns

Manicure with drawings remains popular among lovers of extraordinary nail art. Decorating your nails is a surefire way to highlight your individual style. The shiny decor fits well into popular designs for artistic nail art.

A small master class on creating glitter patterns on nails:

Fashionable motives of images for a shining manicure:

• Geometric figures. Graphic designs on the nails look strict. The minimalist design with stripes and a moderate splash of shiny elements is appropriate for everyday manicure.
• Natural motives - flowers, insects, snowflakes. Romantic images are performed in different techniques and can be both realistic and stylized.
• Complex abstract ornaments. Intricate images with glittery décor look attractive on long nails.

French manicure with glitter

French is a recognized classic in the world of nail art. Discreet, sophisticated designs inspired by the natural appeal of nails are appropriate for any situation. These days, classic French manicure has received many fashionable interpretations. Trending ideas concern the choice of colors for the main part of the nail and its upper part.

Glitter French manicure is a bright festive variation on the classic theme.

2 trendy ways to use glitter in French manicure:

1. Glitter is applied to the edge of the nail and replaces the classic white strip.
2. Glitter patterns applied to nails with traditional French manicure.

Shiny moon manicure

This type of nail art is also known as reverse French manicure. A feature of the technique is the selection of the nail hole instead of its upper edge. The classic version is the study of the natural "smile" line of the nail with white varnish. In current nail art designs, the color and size of the hole leave room for imagination.

Highlighting the "smile" of the nail with the help of glitter will revive the classic manicure without violating its restrained character. Glitter nail designs (a photo of an elegant moon manicure with a bright eye-catching detail prove this) always remains in fashion.

Stretching manicure

Other names for nail art are ombre, or gradient manicure. This nail decor involves the use of several shades of varnish. with a gradual transition from one shade to another. Stretching looks great on perfectly shaped nails created with shellac.

Stretch glitter nail design is one of the most expressive varieties of gradient manicure. When stretching with glitter, the transition effect between tones is achieved by gradually increasing the layer of shiny coating towards the upper or lower border of the nail.

The shimmery edge is sometimes accentuated by the addition of larger glitter particles.

Glitter aquarium design

Aquarium nail art is a procedure that involves nail extension. Ready-to-use artificial plates come in a wide range of shapes, lengths and designs. Glitter is a popular decorative piece for gel nails. Aquarium nail art ensures the integrity of glitter images as the shiny pattern is located inside the gel nail.

The advantages of a shining aquarium manicure are the variety of options and the durability of the decor, but it can only be removed together with the false nail plate.

Transparent glitter manicure

Colorless nail polish is a practical option for a basic everyday manicure. Thanks to him, the nails look neat and well-groomed. Glitter decor will add originality and solemnity to a transparent manicure. Fashionable transparent nail art allows the use of sequins of any size, color and configuration.

"Precious" gold or silver dusting on transparent nails looks advantageous in the "ombre" version - with a gradual increase in the intensity of the shining decor. The simultaneous use of sparkles of different colors and sizes will create a confetti effect and is suitable for a party.

A classic French or moon manicure on transparent nails will look more bold and relevant if you accent the hole or edge of the nail not with white varnish, but with glitter. This glitter nail design combines the beauty of naturalness with the extravagance of a radiant decor.

Manicure for short nails with sparkles: what to choose and what to refuse

Glitter nail designs prove that an attractive manicure does not depend on the size of the nails. Building them up is not a prerequisite for creating actual nail art. Short length nail designs follow the current trends of glitter manicure. Photos of successful nail art samples demonstrate several types of shining manicure for nails of natural length.

The best options are:

• French with a shiny top stripe.
• Lunar manicure with a shimmering nail hole.
• Brilliant dusting with dastom.
• Drawings with dotted decor with large sparkles. The motives of the drawings are any. The main requirements for images are thin lines and miniature size.

Lovers of short nails should consider the limitations of shiny nail art.

2 shiny nail art details they should give up in the new season:

• Large drawings without clear outlines. Vague patterns need room to reveal their appeal. On a small nail, they look indistinct.
• A continuous coating of large sequins. Large particles of glitter visually make the short nail even smaller.

Glitter manicure at home

An exquisite and original design of glitter nails can be done not only in a beauty salon, but also on your own.

Execution order:

1. The preparation of the nail plates is a step necessary to ensure the aesthetic and neat look of the finished nail art. It includes:
2. Shaping nails with scissors and a manicure file.
3. Pulling back the cuticle with an orange stick.
4. Polishing the nail plates with a rough file.
5. Degreasing nails. To do this, they are wiped with cotton wool soaked in nail polish remover.
6. Applying a clear base coat to nails. It is necessary to wait for the drying of the primary layer of the manicure.
7. If desired, apply the first layer of colored decorative varnish without sparkles.
8. Create a shiny decorative finish with dry or liquid glitter.
9. Application of a fixing layer of colorless varnish.

The finished nail art dries naturally.

How to remove glitter?

Eliminating shiny nail art will take more effort than cleaning your nails from a traditional manicure. There is a method of getting rid of glitter, recommended by experienced craftsmen and available at home.

Necessary materials:

• Small pieces of cotton wool.
• Powerful nail polish remover. To eliminate glitter, experts recommend taking active substances with acetone.
• Foil sheet.

Procedure:

1. The foil is cut into rectangular strips. Their number is equal to the number of nails decorated with sequins. The average size of each strip is 30 × 5 cm.
2. Pieces of cotton wool are abundantly soaked in nail polish remover.
3. Cotton wool or cloth moistened with the active substance is applied to the nails with glitter.
4. Each finger with a cotton swab applied to the nail is tightly sealed from all sides with a strip of foil. She must securely fix and press the cotton wool against the nail plates.
5. Leave the nails alone in the foil and wait about 5 minutes, allowing the nail polish remover to absorb.
6. At the end of the wait, remove the structures from cotton wool and foil from nails. If the solvent is effective enough, the glitter will come off with the cotton wool.
7. The remains of the decorative coating should be re-treated with a piece of cotton wool dipped in nail polish remover until the nail art is completely removed.

How much is dazzling nail art worth

Approximate prices for glitter and beauty services will help you determine the cost of a perfect manicure. The table shows the average cost of goods and services in Russian rubles.

In the new season, glitter nail art retains its leading position among bright nail designs. Photos of the best examples of shining nail art are pleasing to the eye. A variety of fashion ideas allows you to choose the design of a shining manicure in accordance with personal ideas of style and beauty.

Author: Fursova Anna

Article design:E. Chaikina

Helpful Video on Glitter Nail Design

A plot on how to make a gradient with sparkles: