Manicure with stones and Swarovski crystals. Design ideas, inlays. A photo

Hands are one of the most delicate parts of a woman's body. It is the hands that indicate feminine sophistication and neatness, so it is important to follow the manicure. Stones and rhinestones will be an excellent option for decorating a manicure. They can be versatile or festive and will fit any nail length.

Sizes of Swarovski Rhinestones for Nails

The sizes of Swarovski crystals are different and varied, as are their shapes. It is imperative to understand them in order to understand how much is required for work. Rhinestones are round, square, triangular, oval and any other various shapes.

The rhinestones most often used in work are considered round. Only these stones have a single marking for most manufacturers. In addition, the most attractive manicure is obtained with them. The size designation of Swarovski crystals includes two letters "ss" + a number, which means the size in millimeters.

"Stone size (ss)" is translated from English as "stone size".

Usually, masters use small sizes in manicure so that the image does not look vulgar. The most common: ss3, ss5, ss8, ss12, ss16, ss20.

Options for decorating short nails

A manicure with stones and rhinestones will always be appropriate for any length of nails. You don't have to grow your nails to make an elegant nail art. With the help of rhinestones and stones, you can easily add a festive look to the image while maintaining the convenience of a short length. The only disadvantage of such a manicure is a small area for creativity.

But you should not be afraid of this, because the wrong manicure is much more problematic for the final image!

Top ideas:

• monochrome with rhinestones;
• French manicure;
• a combination of glitter and stones;
• multi-colored manicure;
• moon manicure;
• bright manicure;
• ombre with rhinestones.

Ideas for long nail plates

Long nails are the perfect artistic field for nail art. For this length, it is customary to consider nails, the free edge of which exceeds 3-4 mm. All combinations of stones and rhinestones of any size can be allowed with such nails. Such a manicure will look bright, festive and catchy.

Top ideas:

• design of large and small rhinestones
• French manicure with stones;
• monochrome with rhinestones;
• bright manicure;
• a combination of glitter and stones;
• moon manicure with rhinestones;
• gradient manicure with rhinestones;
• manicure with rhinestones, stones and drawings;
• water manicure with rhinestones;
• nail completely inlaid with rhinestones;
• with acrylic modeling and rhinestones;
• ombre with rhinestones.

What to plant and fasten Swarovski to

Manicure with stones and rhinestones is not difficult to create. First you need to learn: a good manicure depends on the quality of the material used. You should not buy too cheap and unverified products. They can easily ruin all nail art.

Video instruction for gluing rhinestones on nails:

There are three ways to attach rhinestones to your nails:

Using the base. The easiest way. Here rhinestones are attached to the base for the gel polish. It is important that it is thick.

• Applying the elements to the nail plate, they must be slightly "trampled" into the base. For this, special devices are better suited - an orange stick or a special holder for rhinestones.
• Then the nails are placed in an ultraviolet lamp for 2-3 minutes.
• The next step is to apply the top. It must be applied gently with a thin brush, passing around and between stones. The top should not hit the rhinestones, otherwise they will lose their shine.
• After that, the nails are sent back to the lamp until they are completely dry.

Using the top. The method is similar to the previous one, only a sticky top is used to secure the rhinestones.

• Initially, the nails are processed and covered with a double layer of gel polish. Both single-phase and three-phase gel varnishes are suitable here.
• Next, a top coat is applied to the gel polish, but not dried. It is important that the top is sticky and not runny. Otherwise, the rhinestones will move along the liquid top, distorting the entire design.
• Rhinestones are placed on the not dried top, and the nails are sent to the lamp for 2-3 minutes.
• At the end of the work, a top is again applied around the rhinestones and on the nail.
• Finished nails are placed in an ultraviolet lamp until completely dry.

With special glue. This method requires a special glue or rhinestone fixative.

• After a complete manicure, you need to apply a drop of glue to the place where the rhinestone will be.
• The pebble must be carefully transferred to this drop and pressed firmly. This is how each rhinestone and stone is worked out.

After application, wait 15 minutes. for complete fixation and manicure is ready.

Colors and shades

In manicure with rhinestones and stones, the choice of colors is varied. It can be either neutral and gentle, or bright and catchy. All it takes is the right mix and fantasy.

Life hacks for combining the color of varnish and nails:

• For calm shades, you can use both small and large rhinestones. Small rhinestones and stones look better on bright colors.
• For blondes and light girls, red shades of varnish with a pink tint are suitable.
• For brunettes and dark-skinned - wine and burgundy shades of red.
• The combination of matte finish and shimmery rhinestones is the perfect contrast.
• The combination of pastel shades and rhinestones with stones will be an excellent option for a wedding manicure.

For those with pink skin tones, cool colors and shades are suitable.

Manicure with monochrome

Monochrome is a solid color manicure. Monochrome manicure cannot be spoiled, it is laconic and will suit any length of nails. Such a manicure is simple and can be changed even daily. It is also possible to make a monochrome combination. It is based on a combination of several shades of the same color for different nails.

For those who are bored and both previous options, rhinestone jewelry is suitable.

Bright manicure uses colors contrasting with rhinestones, and gentle - soft shades and light stones. For a monochrome manicure, any arrangement of rhinestones is suitable. An accent on 1-2 nails will look good, placing rhinestones along the entire length.

The main thing is not to overdo it!

With glitter and stones

The right combination of gritters and colored stones or sparkling rhinestones will create the perfect evening look. It is appropriate to place an accent in a manicure on 2 nails. On one - glitter, on the other - colored stones in small quantities. Also stones and glitter can be combined with geometric or floral nail art.

This nail platinum design is perfect for themed parties. With the soft gleam of glitter and the brightness of colorful stones, it's easy to create flawless, colorful designs. It is important to know that you should not apply both on all nails at once. Otherwise, an inharmonious image will develop.

French and lunar

The perfect combination of irreplaceable classics and fashionable shine. This option for nail design will always remain popular and appropriate., suitable for any type of appearance and length of nails.After completing the French manicure, rhinestones should be applied on 1-2 nails in the form of geometric shapes or one by one on everything.

Nails painted with a floral style and decorated with rhinestones or stones will also look beautiful. The arc at the base of the nail in the moon manicure can be done in any color. Its decoration with stones and rhinestones along its entire length will look elegant and laconic.

Such a manicure is ideal for short nails, giving them elegance.

With gradient

A fashionable manicure that will add originality and mystery to any nails. Any arrangement of rhinestones and stones will be appropriate. Vertical or horizontal stripes, single rhinestones or arcs at the base - all this will emphasize individuality and imagination.

The gradient can be angular, vertical and horizontal. They differ only in the direction of the stretch of the varnish: diagonally, from the base to the edge of the nail and along the cuticle line, respectively. Such a manicure can be both seasonal and topical at any time of the year.

With patterns and drawings

A manicure with rhinestones and stones looks great in combination with an unusual nail art. The design of such a manicure needs to be thoroughly thought out. It is difficult to perform and requires a lot of work. The pattern can be applied to one or two nails. In this case, the rhinestones should be in places that are logical to the pattern in a small amount.

For small designs, you can use more rhinestones or stones.

Geometric shapes on the nails also look original and stylish. They can be decorated with rhinestones, stones or glitter. It is worth noting that delicate lace and floral designs are perfect for modest and sophisticated natures, and bright geometric patterns are perfect for daring, self-confident women.

Full coverage of the nail plate

A nail fully encrusted with rhinestones is a great option for an accent. This option will save even the most gray manicure from boring and nondescript. For greater originality, it is appropriate to combine rhinestones and stones of different sizes or different colors. For example, the whole nail is in small broths and 2-3 ordinary rhinestones.

And by combining stones of different shades on one nail, you can create both a beautiful pattern and a magnificent ombre of the entire nail.

Ombre

There are 2 options for ombre with rhinestones:

Ombre nails with gel polish, decorated with rhinestones and stones. Such nail art will be appropriate in any color scheme. It is simple to execute and easy to carry out at home without special fixtures. Everything you need: water, sponge and foil.

• Two varnish colors are applied to the foil close to each other.
• The sponge is dipped in varnish and applied to a prepared nail.
• The entire structure is fixed with a topcoat and is kept in an ultraviolet lamp until dry.
• The next step is to decorate the nail plate with any rhinestones and stones. In choosing their colors and sizes, you should adhere to the same rule as for monochrome nails.

Ombre on nails with rhinestones and stones. This transformation is best done on one, maximum two nails. Otherwise, the image will look cheap and vulgar.

• Using one of the methods of attaching rhinestones and stones, you need to install them on the nail according to the color scheme. It is important to choose shades close to each other so that the transition looks neat and harmonious.

For better clarity, the stones should be arranged in advance in the required sequence.

With acrylic molding and rhinestones

Manicure with acrylic modeling and rhinestones is the most striking, catchy and complex. Not everyone is able to complete it, which is why the price for this nail art is appropriate. But such a manicure is an ideal field for creativity. but this type of nail art is suitable only for long nails.

Sculpting on nails is performed using 3D gel-plasticine, acrylic or acrygel.You also need a dots (special stick), acrylic brush, petal brush and monomer (special acrylic fluid). It is important to wear gloves. After the completion of the modeling, it is carefully decorated with rhinestones and stones.

There should not be many of them so that the nail does not overload and the composition does not dazzle. This version of manicure in light and pastel colors is ideal for brides, since the tenderness of the figures and moderate shine will create an unforgettable image for a significant celebration.

Decoration options

• vertical stripes from one row;
• vertical stripes of two or more rows;
• diagonal stripes;
• horizontal stripes from one row;
• horizontal stripes from several rows;
• in the form of a circle;
• in the form of a circle;
• French;
• double jacket;
• shirt;
• pyramid;
• a single rhinestone at the base of the nail;
• wave;
• in the form of perpendicular stripes;
• along the moon manicure;
• nail completely encrusted with rhinestones;
• at the base of the nail;
• in the form of a triangle;
• in the form of a heart;
• in the form of a flower;
• V-shaped arrangement;
• staggered;
• along the cuticle line.

Well-groomed hands are what makes a woman young and beautiful. And a beautiful manicure is directly responsible for this function. Skillful combination of rhinestones and stones on the nails will improve any image, give femininity and brevity. And the luxurious shine of rhinestones will emphasize the natural beauty and nobility.

Author: Veronica Novikova

Article design:E. Chaikina

Useful video clip about manicure with Swarovski stones and rhinestones

Video on how a manicure with rhinestones is performed: