How to beautifully paint short nails. Doing a manicure at home - step-by-step instructions. Subtleties of using various finishing coatings
Manicure gives a flawless look to nails and decorates every girl. Therefore, it is important to do it carefully and correctly. At first glance, everything seems simple and easy, but it is not so.
Unevenly painted nails can spoil the impression of a girl. Following special manicure rules will help avoid such unpleasant situations.
A high-quality manicure will decorate any girl
To understand how to paint your nails beautifully yourself, you need to figure out step by step where to start a manicure and what rules to follow.
How to prepare your nails for painting
Preparation stages:
- The first step is preparing the nails for painting. Take nail polish remover (it is recommended to use without acetone) and wash off the remnants of your previous manicure. After this, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and wait until they dry so that the polish lays evenly on your nails and lasts longer;
- using a sanding file, sand the surface of all nails;
- Now shape the nail plate using a nail file. Oval and square nail shapes reflect the latest fashion trends and are the most common, but you can choose a different shape.
Important to know! Constant filing of the corners of the nails leads to their separation and weakening.
Removing cuticles using the classic method
You can add some rose petals to the steam bath - this will add a touch of aromatherapy to the process Let's take a closer look at the process:
- Place warm soapy water in a special bath (or other small container) and add a pinch of sea salt. The hand bath is ready. Keep your hands in the bath 10-15 minutes, remove and wipe with a towel;
- move the cuticle to the base of the nail plate with a stick or pusher;
- using tweezers, trim the keratinized skin on each side of the nail plate being treated and cut off the cuticle;
- Apply the cream to the treated areas with massaging movements;
- Wipe your nails thoroughly with a napkin.
How to paint your nails beautifully and choose the right polish
Beautiful nails are unattainable without the right and thoughtful selection of polish.
In order for the layer to be neat and even, the varnish, according to the rules, should be liquid and not thick.
This can be checked in a simple way: hold the brush vertically above the bottle of varnish. If after 3 seconds there will already be a drop on the brush and after this time it will fall, then this varnish is of high quality and can be used.
Pay attention! The varnish should not flow quickly from the brush. An overly thin varnish is a diluted varnish that was not manufactured correctly.
A good varnish cannot have a strong acetone smell.
According to the rules, the bristles of a varnish brush should be round in shape and not stick out to the sides. The evenness of the layer depends on the brush. Therefore, it is necessary that it be of medium hardness.
Color selection
For girls with fair skin, light and light red shades look good.
For girls with dark skin color, golden nail polish color is recommended, and almost all bright shades.
You can also choose the color of the polish to match the color of your lipstick.
However, completely copying the color of nail polish to match the color of lipstick is considered bad manners and unacceptable to use when trying to paint your nails not only beautifully, but also fashionably.
Step-by-step instructions: how to paint your nails beautifully yourself
Now let’s figure out how to paint your nails correctly and beautifully with varnish.
Take a protective base polish and paint your nails with one coat. At the same time, place your hand comfortably on a pillow covered with a towel.
First of all, the varnish is applied to the little finger. Run the brush along the center of the nail, from the nail fold to the very end of the nail, then paint the sides of the nail.
Scheme: one of the options for how to properly paint your nails Excess varnish can be removed with another clean brush. Paint all your nails this way. Don't forget to wet your brush with polish before painting each nail. After covering all the nails on your hand with a protective layer, wait until they dry. Then start painting the nails on your other hand.
As soon as the colorless varnish is dry on all nails, proceed to applying decorative varnish. If the initial layer is uneven, then when it dries, apply a second layer.
There are varnishes that dry quite quickly. However, if your nails are painted with two layers of polish, it will take longer to dry. To avoid wasting time, you can soak your nails in a bath of cold water.
How to remove excess varnish
When you try to paint your nails beautifully at home, you often accidentally get the polish on the skin around the nail. Let's look at several ways that will help remove excess polish without ruining your manicure.
Excess varnish must be removed carefully, and only after the nail polish has dried, so as not to erase the manicure:
- Take a toothpick and wrap a small piece of cotton wool around the end. Remove excess nail polish using a toothpick dipped in nail polish remover.
- Wash your hands with soap several times. It is recommended to wash the dishes or take a shower; the excess varnish will wash off on its own.
Try to paint your nails slowly and carefully initially, so that you don’t have to remove excess polish later.
French manicure. How to make it yourself at home
French manicure is always popular.
French looks great on nails of any shape and length.
It is also considered acceptable and universal for any of the variants of this manicure, suitable for all outfits and special occasions.
Therefore, most of the fair sex prefer French manicure.
To create a French jacket, you can use special stencils To create a French manicure at home, and have it look as beautiful as if applied in a salon, you should be well prepared.
What tools will you need:
- Manicure tongs.
- Files of various abrasiveness.
- Cuticle remover stick.
- Liquid that softens the cuticle.
- Base and top coat.
- Varnishes designed to create this particular type of manicure.
- Stencils or ordinary tape.
Step by step instructions:
- Use a nail file to shape your nails. The most common shapes for French are oval and oval-square. Make sure all nails are the same length.
- Prepare a hand bath and soak your hands in it, 8 minutes each. Then dry them with a towel.
- Removing the cuticle: apply liquid to the cuticle and 20 seconds remove excess liquid with a napkin; push back the cuticle with a stick; cut the cuticle with pliers; Wash your hands well in warm water.
- Paint your nails with a protective base. Wait until dry.
- Now, on the part of the nail that has already grown, draw an arc (smile) with white varnish. Start from the edge of the nail and move to the center, then draw the same way from the other edge of the nail to the center. Take your time to ensure the arc is neat. If the polish is uneven, remove the excess with a cotton swab soaked in nail polish remover. If you think that the color is inexpressive, then apply a second layer.
- Take a light pink polish that has the most natural shade and paint all your nails so that the entire surface of the nail plate is covered with polish. Once your nails are dry, proceed to the last step.
- Paint your nails with a special fixative, top coat. With this coating the manicure will last longer. It also gives a glossy shine to your nails.
So we looked at step by step how to make a beautiful French manicure yourself, and how to properly paint your nails for it.
Nail designs
Tools for painting on nails are divided into two types:
- domestic;
- professional.
Professional ones include:
- Dots are a small stick with a ball at the end. Small elements are applied with it.
- Brushes – used to apply complex patterns. Brushes are divided into thin, flat, fan and liner brushes.
Household tools include:
- Paint brushes, fondant brushes.
- Needles, hairpins, pins.
- Applicators, foam sponges.
If you decide to paint your nails yourself at home, then you will need the above tools, varnishes of different shades, acrylic paints and decorative elements.
Important to know! To paint on your nails, you need to choose a well-lit place to work.
Rules to follow:
- small designs are applied to short nails, and large ones are applied to long, grown nails;
- The little finger is decorated first;
- the use of too dark and light shades makes the nails visually shorter;
- French, on the contrary, makes nails visually longer;
- First, the nails are painted with varnish, and only after it has dried, drawings are applied;
- before applying drawings, be sure to get a classic manicure;
- After applying the design, cover your nails with a fixative.
Don't be discouraged if you don't get it right the first time. With each new drawing you will get better and better. Therefore, it is advisable for beginners to select simple drawings for the first time.
Manicure using tape. How to make at home
Manicure using adhesive tape is original and uncomplicated. Even beginners pick it up quickly.
You will need:
- Narrow and single-sided tape.
- Varnish base.
- Fixing coating.
- Nail polishes, several matching shades.
- Decor for manicure.
How to do:
- apply base coat. Wait until it dries completely;
- paint your nails with colored polish. When dry, proceed to the next step;
- now stick the tape to create a pattern;
- Apply another polish to the part of the nail that is exposed. Wait for it to dry again;
- now you can remove the tape;
- apply a sealing coating;
- decorate your nails with rhinestones or sparkles.
As you can see, everything is simple. You can use tape to paint your own nails and create a beautiful design on your nails.
Craquelure effect - how to make it yourself
Craquelure means “crack” in French. This type of manicure is classified as vintage style.. Due to its originality and unusualness, it has become very popular. There are even special craquelure varnishes, after drying, so-called cracks appear on the nails.
Varnishes are divided into two types:
- thread craquelures (spider);
- craquelure cracks (fence).
What rules should you follow when creating craquelure:
- a base coat must be applied to the nails;
- craquelure is not done on extended nails;
- the varnish is applied quickly so that lumps do not form;
- You cannot apply varnish in two layers.
First, do a classic manicure. Then apply a base coat to your nails, after it dries, paint your nails with your chosen polish. Once the varnish is dry, apply craquelure. And at the end you cover your nails with a fixative.
The process of creating a manicure with a craquelure effect If you follow all the above rules, you can make craquelure on your nails at home. To create it, you just need to paint your treated nails with a special varnish, and you are guaranteed a beautiful manicure.
Do I need to use topcoat and topcoat?
Many girls who do their own manicure at home consider the fixative to be useless and unnecessary. Perhaps these girls simply never used a topcoat, or used an ordinary clear varnish instead.
However, a high-quality topcoat has a number of advantages:
- gives nails a matte or glossy look, making them more elegant;
- protects nails from external factors;
- With a fixative, the manicure will last longer.
There are many types of topcoats from different manufacturers. These are transparent, decorative, matte tops. In addition, today you can find top and topcoat in one bottle, which is much more convenient and economical.
Is it allowed to paint your nails with nail polish during pregnancy?
There are many different prohibitions for pregnant women. Sometimes they are so strict and adamant that, after hearing them, you can begin to be afraid to simply live. However, you should not neglect your nails during pregnancy.
Most women's nails deteriorate during this period from calcium deficiency, so the question often arises: is it allowed to paint nails with varnish during pregnancy?
Of course, you can apply nail polish, you just need to follow some rules:
- paint your nails in ventilated areas;
- buy varnishes that do not contain camphor and toluene;
- Use nail polish remover that does not contain acetone.
Being pregnant is happiness. And if you really want to paint your nails, then don’t deny yourself this little joy.
In this video you can learn about one of the ways to paint your nails at home quickly and accurately:
In this video you can see two neat ways to apply nail polish:
In this video you can learn how to beautifully paint your nails with a sponge:
Hands are a girl’s calling card. Well-groomed, beautiful nails, delicate skin on the hands are the key to success and a good mood. If you want to diversify your usual manicure, but you don’t have time to painstakingly paint your nails, or you spend a long time choosing between your favorite pair of shades and can’t decide what color to paint your nails today. You will be interested to know how to paint your nails with two colors. Two-color manicure is in trend today; it refreshes the nails and adds zest to the look.
You can paint your nails with two colors in different ways and by combining color shades you can get a unique, interesting manicure. We choose color combinations depending on our mood and don’t forget about the whole look - clothes and makeup. It is necessary that the color scheme be combined and the color of the manicure be “friendly” with the color scheme of the clothes. Varnish is combined not only in color, but also in texture - glossy and matte, with or without sparkles.
How to choose the right polish colors to paint your nails with two colors?
It’s not enough to just take two colors of polish you like and paint your nails. It is important to choose a combination of colors according to certain rules, otherwise the manicure will look tasteless.
Of course, someone has a natural instinct and intuitively sees beautiful color combinations, but someone needs to be guided by the rules (at least for a start :) Now we will talk about the most win-win and basic color combinations:
Monochrome combination is a combination of different shades of the same color
This is the most harmonious and easiest combination to select. The shade differs only in lightness and color saturation and excludes the dilution of color by other tones. For example:
- dark blue and light blue;
- violet and lilac;
- warm brown and muted orange;
- dark herbal green and delicate light green.
This manicure looks very light and soft, which is what we see in the photo.
Combination of related colors
Here colors that are located next to each other on the color wheel are combined. This combination looks calm and harmonious and is already more interesting. For example, you can paint your nails with the following pairs of related colors:
- red varnish and orange;
- green and yellow;
- blue and purple;
- light green and blue;
- dark blue and eggplant.
Related colors of different lightness will also go well together. For example:
- dark blue and lilac;
- dark blueberry color and pink.
Contrasting color combination
The most catchy, bright combination of opposite colors. These are varnishes of such colors as:
- yellow and purple;
- red and green tones;
- orange and blue;
- purple and yellow-green;
- turquoise and coral.
And softer combinations of contrasting light colors:
- delicate light green and light pink;
- pastel lilac and light lemon.
In any of these methods, you can reveal the overall color and contrast by combining lighter colors with saturated ones. Or combine only bed colors according to one of these three schemes.
Achromatic colors are also used - black, all shades of gray, white, for manicure this includes flesh and beige colors. These tones can be combined with each other or refreshed with any other colors and shades.
If you want to make a color stretch, you don't have to look for and buy 5 polishes for each nail. It is enough to have 2 colors of varnish (gray and white, for example) and change the shade by mixing these two colors - for each nail, dilute the gray varnish with white in greater quantities than the previous one.
The two colors of varnish can be applied to different types and patterns. The manicure can be a French manicure with an even or smooth transition.
Beautiful combinations of black glossy varnish and varnishes of other colors with sparkles. You can paint your nails with two colors, like a lunar manicure, a lunar manicure, when the “suns” at the base stand out with a different color. Geometric manicure is also interesting - two colors break the nail vertically, diagonally or horizontally.
How to paint your nails in two colors using a sponge with a smooth color transition
Everything is very simple, the main thing here is to do everything carefully and not rush anywhere.
Step 1 First, choose two suitable varnishes and determine which color will be the main ones, cover your nails with them (photo 1).
Step 2 On any hard surface (plastic, thick glossy cardboard, etc.) apply two colors of varnish next to each other. Using, for example, a toothpick, carefully mix the two at the point of contact - you will get a color stretch (photo 2). You can skip this step and apply the polish directly to the sponge.
Step 3 Take a small narrow sponge (slightly wider than your nail) and scoop the polish onto the sponge (photo 3).
Step 4 Gently transfer the polish from the sponge to the nail, making an imprint (photo 4).
Step 5 The polish will also imprint on the finger itself, so you need to soak a cotton swab in nail polish remover and clean your finger of unnecessary polish. To make it easier to remove, first apply a rich cream to your fingers. Using the same stick, correct the coating line near the cuticle, making it even and smooth, then the manicure will look neat.
Step 6 Finally, cover your nails with a protective coating or just a clear varnish.
You can also use an applicator for these purposes, then the skin practically does not get dirty:
Paint your nails with two colors with a transition brush
You can also make a two-color manicure without a sponge, but this requires more skill. Paint your nail with your base color and let dry. Then carefully apply another color in layers, the brightest layer will be at the tip and gradually fade away in the middle of the nail.
You can add more glitter here for greater effect.
You can also use glitter polishes to focus on one nail – most often the ring nail. It will add a festive feel to the look.
The combination of matte and glossy varnish looks original and stylish:
Look for your combinations and delight your nails with new shades!
Women's hands need constant care - a high-quality manicure, removal of rough skin and cuticles, daily moisturizing and nutrition, protecting the skin and nails from aggressive agents during cleaning. Also, women's hands are beautiful when the nails are not only well-groomed and evenly shaped, but also decorated with colored nail polish, a French jacket or other design.
But it often happens that you can’t paint your nails evenly and beautifully on your own, the varnish runs, stains the skin around the nails, and doesn’t lay down the way you wanted. How can you learn to paint your nails yourself, as manicurists do in salons? Today's site website will show and tell you how to paint your own nails neatly and evenly.
First, you should get a good, high-quality manicure.: file and give an even and identical shape to each nail, steam your hands in the bath, push back or remove the cuticle. If the nail plate is uneven, it needs to be sanded a little. A buff or file for grinding and polishing natural nails is suitable for this.
Secondly, you need to use high-quality varnishes for nails. They apply smoothly, have beautiful colors, dry quickly and last longer on the nails.
Third, be sure to use a base and top coat.. The base perfectly levels the nail plate, protects the nails from staining with the pigment found in the colored varnish and allows the manicure to last longer. The top coat also protects the manicure from external influences and gives a delightful glossy shine.
Fourthly, so that the varnish dries and does not accidentally smudge, you can use a special dryer for varnish.
Fifthly, it often happens that you manage to paint the nails on your left hand perfectly, but you can’t carefully paint your right hand with varnish. There is only one piece of advice - first apply the polish with your left hand to the nails of your right hand. And then use your right hand to paint your left. Surprisingly, this trick works! You may need to practice several times.
Don't put too much polish on your brush at once.. It is better to cover your nails with a thin and neat layer that will not flow anywhere, and if there is not enough saturation, apply a second thin layer of varnish on top.
Hands and elbows must be supported. Do not paint your nails while holding your hands up.
How to paint your nails neatly and evenly: diagram
In order to carefully paint your nails with varnish, you need to apply the varnish correctly and in a certain sequence. To do this, we will use the following scheme:
1 - Remove old polish, shape your nails, do a manicure, push back cuticles.
2 - Cover your nails with base coat and let dry.
3 - Now put colored varnish on the brush; press the brush against the edge of the bottle. You don’t need to add a lot of varnish, otherwise the drop will be too large and the varnish will definitely flow where it is not needed. Start painting the nail from the center, backing about 5 mm from the cuticle.
4 - Now with a brush you need to stretch the drop of varnish first to the cuticle. With good varnishes, when pressed, the brush opens like a fan exactly according to the shape of the cuticle. This allows you to get an even line of varnish near the hole.
5 - And only after that paint the center of the nail to the tip.
6 - Again we return to the center of the nail near the cuticle and move the brush in a semicircle, paint the side area near the cuticle with varnish. This is not difficult, the brush fits the shape and you get a smooth and neat edge.
7 - Move the brush further and paint the side of the nail. At this stage, it is advisable to move the side roller away with another finger, or press your finger against the table and move it a little so that the side roller moves and does not get varnish on it.
8 - Repeat on the other side of the nail. 
9 - Paint the other side of the nail. We also draw a brush along the edge of the nail and seal the end with a thin layer of varnish.
10 - After the color varnish has dried, apply a top clear coat. At this stage, you can use a special varnish dryer. You can also dry it with a hairdryer.
Finally, be sure to apply cuticle oil and rub it into the skin around the nails with gentle movements.
If, anyway, the varnish gets not only on the nails, but also on the skin, side ridges, cuticles, just wash it off: soak a cotton swab in nail polish remover and remove all blemishes from the skin.
For these purposes, it is very convenient to use a special felt-tip pen or marker (corrector) to remove nail polish; its thin and beveled rod is soaked in nail polish remover.
Any woman always wants to look perfect, and the appearance of her hands plays an important role in shaping the overall impression of her. Sometimes a poorly done manicure can ruin not only the appearance of your nails, but also your entire look and mood. In order to avoid getting into such unpleasant situations, you need to know how to paint your nails correctly and what rules you need to follow.
Specialists in beauty salons use products available to everyone, and the secret of a quality manicure lies in carefully performing all procedures. Stains and unnecessary strokes on the skin make your hands untidy, but the ideal look of a manicure depends not only on carefully applied varnish. Proper nail preparation, treatment of side ridges and cuticles play a very important role.
Varnish application technique
So, the nails are put in order, the cuticles are processed. How to paint your nails beautifully so that the coating looks perfect and lasts long enough? Painting should be carried out in three stages, applying one by one:
- Warp.
- Fixative.
Warp
First of all, you need to apply a base coat that represents 
a colorless base. It is designed to protect the nail plate from the negative effects of varnish, as well as to level the surface.
Thanks to the base, a manicure done at home will look much better. It can be used as special strengthening varnishes or regular colorless bases.
Color coating
Before applying nail polish, you should prepare several cotton swabs and pads, as well as a bottle of nail polish remover.
The place where you are going to perform the procedure should be comfortable and well lit. It is recommended to use high-quality varnishes that spread easily over the surface.
How to paint your nails correctly
Painting should begin from the middle of the nail: apply a wide strip of varnish to it, without bringing the brush to the cuticle, and then begin to carefully distribute the coating over the entire surface. To remove excess from the brush, you need to lightly press it against the neck each time you dip it into the bottle.
As a rule, the first layer does not look neat and beautiful enough, so you need to apply a second layer on top. In this case, the shade will become deeper and more saturated, and the surface will be even. However, it must be borne in mind that the second layer can be applied only after the first has completely dried. If this condition is not met, then the varnish will have to dry for a very long time, and during such a long drying process you can accidentally damage the integrity of the coating. 
If the consistency of the paint coating is very thick, then you can get by with one layer.
Fixer
At home, you don’t need to apply a top coat, since not every girl is ready to wait 30-40 minutes for all 3-4 layers to dry. However, with a protective coating, the varnish will last much longer, and the manicure will acquire a glossy shine.
- You should be aware that the fixative cannot be applied until the colored varnish is completely dry. To speed up the process, you can use a special “drying”, which is applied with a brush, spray or pipette.
- The protective layer should cover not only the surface of the nail, but also its end part.
- When the last, fixing layer is completely dry, you can begin to remove excess varnish from the skin. To do this, use cotton pads, sticks and nail polish remover.
If you often paint your nails, it is recommended to use only a liquid that does not contain acetone. Otherwise, your nails will become dry and brittle.
Short nails
Owners of small nails often face the problem when, when applying varnish, the manicure turns out to be insufficiently neat and attractive. This is due to the fact that thick varnish does not adhere very well to short nails, and often a large amount of it ends up not only on the nails themselves, but also on the skin around them. To avoid this, you should use varnishes that are not too thick.
When painting short nails, you should consider the following nuances:
- You need to put a small amount of varnish on the brush, otherwise the excess will smear around the edges.
- If you want to make your short nails visually longer, you can not paint their side parts, retreating from both edges by approximately 1 mm.
- If, however, you did not calculate it correctly, and too much varnish got on the nail, then you can only remove large drops. It is not recommended to touch the gaps between the nail and the skin, so as not to accidentally spoil the integrity of the coating.
When the varnish is completely dry, you should thoroughly wash your hands or take a bath: upon contact with water, the excess will be easily and quickly washed away from the gaps.
Gel polish
Today gel polishes are very popular. And this is not surprising, because they have a number of advantages compared to other varnishes:
How to apply gel polish correctly
Girls who are thinking about how to learn how to properly paint their nails with gel polish at home should take into account that it will not be possible to do such a manicure without a UV lamp, a grinder, a degreaser, a base and a fixer. Therefore, everything listed should be purchased in the store. 
You need to know how to use gel polish correctly so that it lasts for a long time. If the application technology is broken, the manicure may not last even a few days.
If you adhere to all the above rules, your manicure will turn out no worse than in an expensive salon. By the way, you can also paint your toenails with gel polish using the same technology.
Gel polish coating, video instructions
Two-tone coloring
Many women and girls do not like to do manicures in solid colors. Only a professional master can create a complex design on your nails, but at home you can easily paint them in two colors using simple-to-use technologies.
There are many ways to create a two-color manicure. Among the most common are:
- Lunar manicure.
- French manicure.
- Gradient.
- Manicure with graphic images or ornaments.
The main rule for such application methods is the correct choice of shades. They must have not only the same density, but also saturation, warmth and other artistic characteristics.
French manicure
Today there are several ways to easily and beautifully do a French manicure. As a rule, all methods involve the use of special strips for a French jacket. Differences may lie in the width and shape of the stripes, the selection of colors, and the decoration of the border between varnishes of different colors with rhinestones.
To create a French manicure, you can use various color combinations. The free edge does not have to be covered with the usual white; nail technicians are increasingly using various fancy colors for French manicure. In this case, in any case, you must adhere to the main rule: the colors of the nail bed and its edges must be contrasting.
Lunar manicure
This nail design option is also called reverse French. To perform it, the same strips for a French manicure are used, but they are glued not to the upper edge of the nail, but to the lower edge, forming an ellipse at the base of the nail.
Moon manicure looks especially beautiful if the crescent or ellipse is painted over with a shiny coating, for example, gold or silver. So, gold goes well with blue, black, and green colors. You can match silver with red, blue and many others.
Along the smile line for both French and moon manicure, you can stick rhinestones - in this case, the nails will look very beautiful and elegant.
To make a manicure with regular varnish at home, you need to master the correct technique for applying the material and familiarize yourself with some important life hacks that will help you create a neat manicure.
What you need for a home manicure
You can create a simple and beautiful manicure with regular varnish if you have a number of tools and materials:
- nail polish remover;
- brushes;
- one or more varnishes;
- greasy hand cream, oil or wax;
- cotton pads.
Every girl can create a beautiful manicure with her own hands; for this there is no need to resort to the services of salon specialists.
Preparatory stage
To do even the simplest manicure, you need to prepare your nails for painting:
Tip for beginners: apply a base first. This step is optional, but it helps to level the plate and prevent it from yellowing and preventing paint pigment from penetrating into it. Also, in order for the polish to always lie flat on the plate, it is necessary to moisten it regularly with wax, oils and special moisturizing nail pencils.
Step by step instructions
Before you begin the process of applying varnish, you should consider that the girl has 40 minutes of free time, eliminate or minimize distractions, and also think through the design. In addition, you need to check the shape of the brush; it should not be narrow and dense. Instructions for creating the perfect manicure:
- Apply wax or oil to the periungual area without touching the plate. This will help you subsequently easily remove excess material from the cuticle and rollers.
- It is recommended to apply a coat of base to facilitate subsequent application of colored varnish.
- Take a brush of colored varnish and wipe it on the edge of the bottle so that very little varnish remains on it, literally on the tip. This way it won't bleed onto the skin.
- We paint our nails with regular polish, starting with the little finger. You should place a drop in the center of the plate, then carefully “adjust” the varnish with a brush to the base.
- Then, with slow movements, holding the brush confidently, you need to apply the varnish to the side surfaces of the plate. Thus, the varnish does not flow onto the cuticle.
- You need to complete the manipulations with a brush at the end of the nail. Thanks to this, the varnish will last longer.
- Apply another coat of varnish to deepen the color.
- When performing movements, the elbow should rest on the table and the hand on which we apply the varnish should also lie on the table; you should not apply the varnish while holding your hand suspended.
- Apply a quick-drying top coat. This item is optional, but it will extend the wear time of the coating and make the manicure perfectly glossy.
On the left is a top coat applied to the nail, on the right is a nail without a top coat.
Ready-made manicure with regular polish
What to do if varnish gets on the cuticle
It often happens that varnish gets on the cuticle and ruins the entire manicure, but don’t be upset, now we will show you how to fix such a manicure.
To do this we need a lint-free cloth, a flat brush and nail polish remover or acetone.
We wet the brush in nail polish remover and move it over the area where the nail polish needs to be removed. We wiped off the polish, wiped the brush on a napkin, soaked the brush in nail polish remover, repeated, and so on until it was clean.
Result of work: before the varnish flows and after
Tips to help you paint your nails perfectly
The following tips on how to paint your nails correctly and beautifully will help you achieve a flawless manicure:
- Before you start applying colored varnish, you can practice using transparent varnish. Daily coating of the plates with treatment bases will help you get used to proper brush work.
- To ensure a dense and beautiful coating, the varnish should be applied in two layers.
- If the coating is damaged during drying, you can smooth it out with a damp fingertip. It is necessary to smooth the coating carefully in a circular motion.
- It is better to apply “loose” varnish on a layer of white. Thanks to this, the coating will be more saturated.
- To ensure a perfectly even coating, the varnish should be applied to the base.
- To make a hole on the plate, you can use strips cut from regular tape.
- If you only have clear varnish left at home, you can make it colored by adding blush particles and two beads that will help the materials mix.
- PVA glue will help to avoid staining the area around the plate with varnish; it should first be applied with a cotton swab to the rollers and skin at the base of the nail, without touching the plate itself. When the glue dries and the nails are already painted, the film must be removed.
- If the product does not dry for a long time, then you can resort to using ice water and putting your hands in it; the coating will dry much faster.
- To remove the polish from one nail and not ruin the manicure on other nails, take a cotton pad soaked in acetone, you can use the following life hack: you need to place the sponge in a glass jar, pour acetone into it and immerse one finger in it. Thus, the manicure on other nails will remain the same. The jar should be tightly closed.
- A thick layer of cream will help prevent streaks in the area around the plate after erasing the varnish.
- If you bring your nails painted with glossy varnish to a pan of boiling water, the coating will become matte.
Nail care after coloring
Caring for your nails after painting involves following several important rules:
- Wear rubber gloves when working with household chemicals.
- Apply moisturizer to your hands twice a day.
- In the cold season, wear gloves made from natural materials.
- Renew your manicure at the first sign of chipping.
Interesting ideas for manicure with regular polish
Newspaper manicure
When performing such a manicure, first you need to apply a transparent varnish to the plates, then white, after which you can also distribute holographic varnish, it will add shine to the nails. When the layers have dried, apply small newspaper clippings soaked in alcohol (10 seconds) to the nail. The paper must be pressed tightly, and then apply a clear varnish or topcoat to the nail.
Lace manicure
For this you will need an orange stick, a brush, nail polish remover and varnishes. Apply two layers of the product to the plates and wait 7-10 minutes. Then use an orange stick to create drawings; this is especially easy to do with glitter. You need to draw designs on glossy varnish with a regular brush dipped in nail polish remover and an orange stick. Then the nails are covered with top. This way you get a beautiful nail design with regular polish.
Manicure with a pattern
For it you will need a thin needle and varnishes of different colors.
The first option: you need to apply three red vertical stripes on a layer of white varnish, after which you need to make a pattern with a needle using gentle movements, moving it from one side roller to the other, gradually moving towards the free edge of the nail.
Second option: on a nail covered with dark varnish, you need to apply three white drops so that they are located on the same line, then draw a needle along this line from the edge of the plate to the base.
Third option: place a few drops of pink on a white polish, and a smaller drop of white on them, then use a needle to connect the circles in a chaotic manner.
Volume manicure
A manicure for short nails can be voluminous. After waiting for the varnish layer to dry completely, you can begin creating a knitted manicure. It is necessary to mix white varnish and the one that was already used to cover the plate, and use a brush to create a pattern as in the image.
Manicure with dots
To create an unusual manicure you will need a toothpick and two polishes. After waiting for the layer of one varnish to dry, you should use a toothpick to create several dots on the nail, moving from the free edge of the nail to the base, there should be fewer and fewer of them.
Ombre
To create it you will need a sponge and three varnishes. You need to apply white varnish to the plate, and a strip of white, blue, for example, and blue to the sponge. Then you should cover the area around the nail with PVA glue. Then, using patting movements, transfer the material from the sponge to the nail, cover it with topcoat and remove the glue film.
Thus, to create the perfect manicure at home, you will need a little time and skill.
