The nail art industry is constantly evolving, and some trends are being replaced by others. One of the latest fashionable novelties is the nail polish. The name of the tool comes from the way it is used. Rubbing on your nails looks like a glitter powder. It is important to do it correctly so that the manicure looks flawless.
What is rubbing
The product is a powdery glossy pigment. The grain sizes may vary. Small ones are intended for the first layer, and for the subsequent use a larger rub.
The fair sex, who prefer to express their individuality in everything, can use several rubbing colors at once. After all, one shade, smoothly turning into another, always looks nontrivial.
To obtain a dense and uniform coating of the nail plates, it is recommended to take a fine rub.
The product goes on sale in small transparent jars. Very often, an applicator is included in the package, with which the rub is applied to the nail plates. The name of finely dispersed glittering pigment comes from the way it is used. The powder is rubbed into the nails, after applying a base coat.
The latter can be:
- simple varnish;
- gel;
- acrylic;
- shellac.
In order for the manicure to please for a long time, it is imperative to apply a top to the rubbed layer.
Advantages and disadvantages of rubbing
Rubbing has gained immense popularity in a very short period of time due to its many advantages.
The main advantages of this tool include:
- the rubbing coating is effective;
- ease of use - a mesmerizing manicure can be done at home;
- the rub is resistant to solvents, water and sunlight;
- quickly and easily removed from the nail plates;
- unlimited opportunity to dream up with the design of the future manicure;
- rich palette;
- low price;
- does not harm the nail plates, as it is applied to the base.
There are practically no disadvantages to rubbing. The only thing that can frustrate beginners is the high material consumption. However, this phenomenon has not been observed for long. Over time, the necessary experience is gained, and it is easier to control the amount of material - no excess will remain on the applicator.
the effect
Few know how to rub on nails. The main thing is to follow the sequence of actions in order to get the desired effect. With this decor, you can get a wide variety of impressive options. The effect will depend on the application method as well as the material.
It can be:
- monotonous or multi-colored sequins;
- holography;
- mirror shine;
- shimmery manicure;
- decor (patterns, french);
- volumetric design.
The resulting effects differ significantly from each other.
Types of rubbing
The result of a manicure depends not only on the rub, the pigments of which always differ in structure and shade, but also on the color of the base coat.
Mirror shine
The mirror effect always looks original. This is not only a bold decision, but also very profitable. Mirror shine simply mesmerizes the views of others. Overflow can be of different shades - silver, copper, white. It depends on what color the nail polish is.
Holography
The holographic effect can only be obtained with a gray rub. The holographic shade depends on the color of the nail plate. Regardless of the color of the substrate, the rub is always taken only in gray. It is better to make the base bright and saturated.
To obtain a classic holographic pattern, the nails are coated with white or black base varnish.
May beetle or chameleon
This type of rubbing shimmers with yellow, blue and green shades, which makes it suitable for any bow. It is sometimes confused with the Northern Lights pigment, but they differ. May beetle shimmers not only with cold tones, but also with warm ones. In the Northern Lights, there is only a cold palette.
In order for a manicure with a rubbed May beetle to look beautiful and neat, it is necessary to carefully process the nail plates. They should be perfectly flat.
Northern Lights
The main feature of this pigment is a narrow color spectrum - the coating shimmers only in cold tones. All shades of red, yellow and orange are absent here. To get a manicure with the Northern Lights effect, nails are pre-coated with white or black varnish. You can also use a gel as a base coat.
Gold
With the help of golden rub, you can create a luxurious mirror manicure, which will give the image of elite chic. It is not necessary to cover the entire nail plate with gold; you can highlight only a smile in a jacket and antifreeze, or make any pattern you like.
To make the surface happy with its magnificent overflows, the rub is applied to perfectly straight nails covered with gel.
Ordinary varnish can be taken as a basis, but, in this case, the surface will have to be polished for a long time, since the mirror shine highlights all the roughness and unevenness. It is not recommended for beginners to combine gold with silver, because only experienced craftsmen can achieve harmony in such a composition.
Pearl rub
Many people know how to rub in on the nails, but in order to achieve a pearl effect, it is worth fantasizing with a lower layer of varnish. This pigment can be applied to shellac of any shade, the type of finished manicure will depend on the latter.
The pearly look of the rub in allows you to give your nails a pearlescent shine, reminiscent of real pearls... Powder blends perfectly with pastel palettes and is great for complementing a wedding or romantic look.
Silver
Silver, like gold, is a classic manicure. The powder creates a perfectly smooth mirror surface. However, when combined with different bases, the effect can be completely different. So, if the substrate is dark in color, then eventually the nails will take on a shade of graphite or wet asphalt.
A manicure is ideal to complement a business or urban look. If the base varnish is taken light, then the shade of the nail plates will be much lighter and softer, so this option is perfect for festive events.
Rainbow
This type of decor is also called a mermaid or unicorn. Multicolor overflows are ensured here due to the fact that the rainbow rubbing consists of three types of powders at once - Northern Lights, holographic and pearl.
Melange
Melange rubbing has larger and more expressive grains, which creates the effect of a manicure with sugar on the surface of the nails. This is where all the names of this powder come from: marmalade, ice cream, sugar, snow - they all talk about the appearance of nails.
Not all pigments of this powder have the gloss characteristic of rubbing in, but there are some. The finished manicure looks voluminous.
How to choose a rub
A huge number of different rubbing has a rich palette. The choice is solely a matter of personal preference.
The demanded and popular powders are:
- gold;
- pearl;
- nacre;
- chameleon;
- silver;
- pink;
- red;
- blue;
- rainbow.
To create an attractive and harmonious manicure, it is necessary to choose powder and base varnish that are combined with each other. After all, in different colors, powder pigment appears in a completely different way. In order for the finished manicure to be bright and rich, it is necessary to apply a dark base varnish.
And rubbing will further enhance the color depth. If you want to add something delicate and romantic, then, accordingly, the substrate should be pastel or transparent.
The most popular are the following companies that produce rubbing:
- Masura;
- Zoo Nail Art;
- Nike Nagel.
All these brands have a wide range of color palettes, the cost of the powder is different for each company:
| Masura | from 70 to 350 rubles. for 0.5 g |
| Zoo Nail Art | from 60 to 200 rubles for 1 g |
| Nike nagel | from 300 to 390 rubles. for 5 g |
Before you buy a rub, you need to make sure of its quality. You should not take cheap pigments, as they can ruin your manicure. Some of them give ugly stains of an incomprehensible shade.
Rubbing on gel polish
In order to apply a rub on gel polish, you need tools. Requires a brush or applicator designed for this process. A large fluffy brush is recommended to remove excess pigment. In addition, you will need a full set of materials and tools for covering your nails with shellac.
It includes manicure tools, an ultraviolet lamp, a base for polish, gel polish of the selected color and a glossy top. The gel polish used in tandem with the rub can be chosen at your discretion. It is important that it is of high quality, and that the top coat of varnish is sufficiently sticky.
It is recommended to carefully process the nail plates before applying the rub:
- Use a file to shape the nails as desired.
- Tidy up the cuticles.
- Align the surface of the nail plate, removing all roughness and notches. Otherwise, under a thick layer of varnish and rubbing, they will become much more noticeable.
It is recommended to carefully cover the work surface with a newspaper or napkin before starting the procedure, otherwise the worktop will acquire an unwanted shine.
Manicure experts recommend following a specific sequence of steps to get a beautiful and durable finish.
It:
- First you need to apply the base to the nails, carefully blocking the ends of the nail plates. The coating should be dried under UV rays.
- Then you should cover the nails with one layer of the chosen colored varnish. It also needs to be dried under a lamp.
- Use the applicator to draw a small amount of rub in. Then gently distribute it over the nail plates. Rub with applicator or fingertip and finish application.
- Use a brush to brush away excess material.
- It is recommended to dry the applied shiny layer in a UV lamp for at least 60 seconds.
- At the end of the procedure, the nails are covered with a glossy shine, which must also be dried.
It is also possible to apply rubbing directly to the top, only it should be without a sticky layer. The procedure ends with a layer of topcoat.
Rubbing on regular nail polish
If the rub is applied to regular varnish, the nails are also pre-treated.
How to rub on nails with regular varnish, instructions:
- The first layer of varnish is applied and slightly dried so that it remains slightly sticky, but the varnish does not mix from touching the surface with a finger.
- Rub with the applicator applied in a generous layer to the nail. To distribute it, rub in the pigment with gentle smoothing movements. Do not press too hard, otherwise the varnish layer will be damaged and the procedure will have to be started over.
- Then remove excess glitter with a fluffy brush.
- A glossy top completes the manicure. Dry the last layer well.
You don't need to be a professional to have a beautiful manicure with the addition of rub in. It is enough to follow the instructions and do everything carefully enough.Confidence and dexterity will gradually develop.
Rub on shellac
To get an attractive manicure, you must follow the instructions:
- First you need to put your nails in order. Without this, it is impossible to obtain a beautiful coating. Particular attention should be paid to the surface of the nail plate - it must be perfectly flat so that the pigment is evenly distributed.
- It is recommended to degrease the surface with a special product. A primer is ideal.
- The next step is to apply the base. One layer is enough.
- Then you need to gently dry your nails. Under UV rays, this is done within 2 minutes, and in an LED lamp, the procedure will take only 30 seconds.
- The next step is to apply a colored layer of gel polish. This layer needs drying.
- The top shouldn't be too sticky. It should also be dried.
- Next, apply rubbing, for this you need to dial it with an applicator or brush and distribute it over the nail plate. The main thing is not to allow gaps, otherwise the result will not be perfect.
- Small villi, dust and other foreign elements can spoil the beauty of a manicure. Therefore, the work surface must be perfectly clean.
- To prevent glitter from peeking out of the tip of the nail, a nail file will help. She should file the edge, in this way, sealing the coating.
- At the end of the procedure, it is recommended to apply two finishing coats, thoroughly dried. But before that, the rub-in must be well shaken off the nails so that there are no glitters adhering and the color is not disturbed.
It happens that the varnish shines through from under the shiny pigment... This is possible if the color base is too dark. In this case, the procedure must be repeated to achieve an effective mirror finish.
Ways to remove rub
Every master should know how to apply a rub on nails, but sometimes girls have to remove the decor on their own, and therefore it is important to learn how to do it correctly. To remove nail art with pigment, you need a gel polish remover that contains acetone, several cotton pads, orange sticks, foil and hand cream.
Sequencing:
- First, you need to cut the cotton pads into pieces, each of which should be slightly larger than the nail plate.
- Soak each piece of cotton pad thoroughly with nail polish remover. The skin around the nail should be well lubricated with hand cream. Cover each nail with a soaked cotton pad and wrap in foil.
- After the varnish has soaked in the foil for 10-15 minutes, it's time to start removing the coating. To do this, you need orange sticks, with which you can gently remove the gel polish along with the rub.
When the nails remain uncoated, you should wash your hands and grease with a caring cream.
Why does the rubbing not hold
When the master makes mistakes in the process of rubbing in, the result is an ugly manicure, and the pigment does not hold. If the nail is unevenly covered with shiny sand, bald spots appear, it is better to immediately remove the low-quality material and start the procedure from the very beginning.
When applying the rub, you should not make mistakes:
- It is important to choose the right size of the grains of the rub. If they are too large, there is a danger that they will not adhere well. Fine shiny dust dries for a long time. The optimal pigment size is one or two.
- There are low-quality gel polishes or shellacs. Their main problem is insufficient stickiness, which prevents glitter dust from sticking to the varnish.
- The layer with the applied rubbing should be thoroughly dried. If this is not done, when applying the finishing layer, the glitter will stick to the brush and bald spots will appear on the surface.
- The aesthetic appearance of nails will be spoiled if, when rubbing in, its particles fall on the cuticle or lateral ridges of the nail.
For those who wish to extend the coating period with rubbing, manicure experts advise, after applying a layer of pigment, cover the nail with a base, wait until it dries, and fix the color with a top.
To enjoy a great nail polish result, you must follow all the steps for applying this coating. It is important to know how to do this correctly in order to end up with a beautiful nail design that is suitable both for the holiday and for everyday wear.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
Video on the correct application of the rub
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