How to do a manicure with pearl pigment on polish and gel polish.
Super fine airy pearl powder is weightless as ash, therefore, when creating a manicure on any type of coating, it is absolutely not capricious. When applying, you can use any method convenient for you - a brush, sponge or finger in a latex glove. The result in any case will look magical. To create the effect of natural delicate pearls, apply decor on a white substrate, and to experiment with a shade and halftones of pollen - on a black or colored one.
Applying over regular polish
• Carefully polish the nail plates to a shine with a special file polisher. Carefully work on the edges of the nails, tidy up the cuticle and side ridges.
• If there are aesthetic defects (hollows, grooves), it is necessary to align with special bases (ridge fillers) .
• Coat your nails with a base colored polish and dry it thoroughly until it is slightly tacky (but without smearing the base).
• Over a sheet of paper, thickly rub on the nails, smoothing and polishing movements away from you. Do not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging the base polish.
• Use a fan brush to remove excess pollen, cover nails with a top coat with a glossy effect and dry thoroughly.
Gel Polish Application
• Perform a hardware or edge manicure, polishing each nail.
• Apply a very thin layer of base for gel polish, carefully work on the ends of the nail (fix).
• Cover nails with color coat and cure under lamp according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Remove tacky dispersion layer and Rub the pearl pigment evenly over the nail. Reapply if necessary for a more intense effect.
• Cure the layer under the lamp (60 seconds in UV and 30 seconds in LED machine).
• Apply top gloss and re-cure the design.
If you want to create a very a neutral and calm look for everyday outfits, pearl pigment can be rubbed directly into the gel polish top. Just be sure to choose a finish without a sticky layer for the correct manicure.
Rules for the longevity of pearl powder designs.
Every nail art has pigments have their own secrets that you need to know so that the result will please you as long as possible and most fully. When applying pollen to your favorite nail polish or shellac color, remember:
1. Sprinkle the pigment generously and sparingly, otherwise the shimmer will be too muted and not expressive.
2. Due to the effect of light scattering of light, pearl pigment is not so critically demanding on a smooth surface of nails, but it is still very important to carefully polish the nails.
3. You should not experiment with a matte top, even as a pattern through a stencil on a pigment. It will erase the effect of an impeccable gentle radiance, deprive the design of all its charm.
4. For a flawless look with pearls, pay special attention to the cuticle area when rubbing. If necessary, rub in the pigment with a flat brush or Q-tip.
5. Some nail masters practice an interesting life hack when working with this pigment: before applying the top, they cover the polymerized rubbing with one layer of the base for gel polish. And slightly file the free edge of the nail with a soft buff.
6. You should not apply the pigment to the nail with the pad of your finger (without a glove), as particles of sebum will remain on the surface, which can affect the wear of the image as a whole.
