What is a veil manicure, the technique of execution and the main features of the fashion trend. How to make a veil manicure with gel polish or with stamping.
Veil on nails is a popular trend that has appeared relatively recently. The design uses not only nail painting, but also rubbing, rhinestones, foil, various pigments, as well as a metal bow, which should not be large. Relatively recently, lace was made only in black, but today a wide range of colors is used.
Features of manicure veil
A classic manicure is a veil or a manicure with a nylon effect, visually similar to openwork lace or a delicate mesh. In most cases, the design is applied to one or two nails, the rest should have a monochromatic coating. The veil is performed both on a light and dark basis. This design looks very interesting in combination with a light backing, since the laces appear in a dark color.
The main advantages of a manicure veil are:
- ease of execution (the only exception can be hand-painted);
- there is no age link;
- the design is universal, because it is ideal for both a festive and everyday look.
In several versions, a veil manicure is performed:
- Black and white veil … The design made in this style will help to emphasize the expressiveness and brightness of the picture. It is recommended to choose a black and white drawing for a business and austere style, which does not lose the elegance of the image.
- Lace painting - not only white and black colors are used, but also blue, emerald, red and other shades … This option for decorating marigolds looks interesting, unusual and original, ideal for almost any event. Therefore, it is not surprising for anyone that it is the lace painting that is very popular. Another advantage is that it is easy to choose clothes for a lace manicure.
- The classic ornament is executed in black … Not every girl likes to paint her nails exclusively black. However, it is this option that changes the usual idea of / u200b / u200bthe dark colors of varnishes. Exceptionally black color will make the lace manicure really perfect and unique.
A veil manicure can also be called "tights", but to create it, the nails must have an ideal look:
- Correct selection of the shape of the nails. It is the correct shape that gives the nails a beautiful and well-groomed look, can visually make them longer.
- It is important that all marigolds have the same length, otherwise the manicure will look sloppy.
- Burrs and cuticles must be removed.
- The ideal option would be to do a manicure using clear varnish as a base.
- The veil is applied to one or two nails, and the rest are painted with the selected monochromatic varnish. The glass effect on the rest of the fingers looks very nice.
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How to do a veil manicure?
A veil manicure is quite simple. You can ask for help from an experienced craftsman or do everything yourself at home.
It is imperative to adhere to the following principle of action:
- First of all, the cuticle is necessarily removed, as well as all keratinized skin particles.
- The nails are given the desired shape.
- This design looks most successful on nails that have the shape of a "soft square".
- All marigolds, with the exception of those on which lace is planned to be applied, must be covered with a monochromatic varnish.
- If gel polish will be used for coating, a base is first applied to the surface of the natural marigold.
- It is recommended to apply a transparent or beige substrate to the nails on which the veil will be applied, after which it must be dried.
- Using a thin brush, a pattern is applied to the nail and dried again
- All marigolds are covered with a finishing layer. An excellent choice would be a colored, matte or glossy top.
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Required materials for manicure veil
To create a manicure veil at home, you will need the following materials:
- Foil will help to translate the drawn drawing. This is one of the simplest and most popular methods for creating a manicure veil. It is important to choose a varnish that should ideally match the foil, as not all varnishes meet this quality. To complete this design, it is better to stop the choice on a varnish, in which there are no additional additives.
- Glue must be special and suitable for working with foil. Glue is applied to the varnish and left for a while, until it dries slightly. A thin and sticky film should appear on the surface. Then the foil is gently pressed with the help of a special stick, with which the cuticle is pushed back.
- Stickers will become a real find for those who cannot draw or do not have time for it. Today, special stickers are sold that completely simulate lace, and it can also be assembled in separate parts. You need to choose the right base varnish so that the lace looks beautiful and harmonious. It is recommended to stop the choice on darker shades of varnish, because this design is made on a transparent basis.
- Stamping will greatly simplify the task. It is best to choose a special disc with this pattern. The process of performing a veil manicure is greatly simplified by the use of such a disc. First you have to learn how to transfer the pattern to the stamp, and then to the nail.
- Acrylic paints suitable only for those who can and love to draw, because the image must be perfect. The advantage of acrylic paints is that they will not spread over the surface of the nail. For work, you need to purchase a thin brush in advance, with which a mesh will be created. To obtain a smoky tone, you will need to apply a black ball on top of the light varnish.
- Gel polish can also be used to create lace designs. If you mix black gel polish with a fixer, you can get a smoky effect. The pattern is applied with stamping or stickers, can be done manually.
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Useful tips on how to make a veil manicure
To create the perfect and stylish manicure, you should pay attention to the following tips from experienced nail artists:
- If this design is done for the first time, and there is no experience, you should refrain from color experiments. It is best to opt for the classic black color. But this does not mean that the rest of the marigolds cannot be painted with contrasting colors.
- When recreating a drawing on your own, it is better to use gel paints. This material has a fairly dense consistency, so it will not spread during operation.
- If you can't use stickers, plates, stamps or sliders, and you don't have the ability to draw, you can take dots. It allows you to draw crisp dots that can look like a classic veil.
- The frames should be drawn as accurately as possible, if you go behind the side parts, it will be extremely difficult to align the line again.
- Depending on the chosen polish color, you can create an eccentric or discreet manicure. There are practically no restrictions here, but the classic veil should be done only with black varnish.
Options for creating a manicure veil
A beautiful openwork coating can be diluted with some decorative elements, making it brighter and more expressive. Even a beginner can perform this version of a manicure. To make it easier to work, you should first prepare all the necessary tools.
Velvet shine
To create a velvety effect, you will need to use glitter sparkles or acrylic powder. The technique is very simple and easy to perform:
- first, the marigolds are prepared for work, a base coat is applied;
- mixes top and black gel polish;
- tinting is applied to the prepared marigolds;
- stroke is performed with black gel paint;
- marigolds are covered with a second layer of translucent varnish;
- dots are placed on the nail plate in a checkerboard pattern;
- a dots of a smaller diameter is taken and small dots are put diagonally between the large circles;
- the pattern is sprinkled with transparent acrylic powder (glitter can be used);
- marigolds are dried under a UV lamp for 2-4 minutes;
- all unnecessary particles are removed with a brush.
Black veil gel polish
To keep your manicure in perfect condition for a longer time, it is better to use gel polishes. But work requires care and perseverance. It is carried out in several stages:
- the surface of the nail is treated with a buff to remove the glossy layer;
- the base is applied, if necessary, the surface of the nail plate is leveled;
- marigolds are dried;
- a base translucent color is applied;
- marigolds are dried in a UV lamp;
- lines are drawn with a thin brush and dried;
- a top layer is applied and the nails are dried again in a UV lamp.
Bridal white veil
Veil manicure can be performed not only in classic black, but also in other shades. A veil made in white looks very interesting, and is ideal for complementing the image of a bride. This option is very simple to carry out:
- before starting work, the nails are prepared - the surface is polished with a soft buff;
- one layer of base is applied;
- marigolds are covered with tinting, on which the design will be applied;
- using a thin brush, a rim is drawn around the nail plate;
- marigolds are covered with a matte top;
- a pattern is displayed with white gel paint;
- the drawing is sprinkled with white acrylic powder or glitter;
- all layers are dried in a UV lamp;
- extra small particles are removed with a brush;
- with the help of dotox, white dots are applied to the nail;
- the nails are dried in a lamp and the wedding manicure is completely ready.
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Manicure veil with stamping
First, you need to prepare the nail plate, as when drawing monograms using gel polish, after which you need to adhere to the following sequence of actions:
- the selected drawing is covered with gel polish, the shade of which should contrast with the base;
- using a special scraper, excess color is removed immediately;
- you need to make sure that the color remains only in the recess of the stencil;
- the scraper (special rubber roller) is tightly pressed against the stencil;
- a clear image should be printed on the surface;
- with soft rolling movements, the stamp is pressed against the surface of the nail;
- all movements must be accurate and single;
- the pressure should not be vertical, but horizontal, otherwise the drawing will turn out blurry and will not have clear beautiful contours;
- the printed nail is dried in a UV lamp;
- a layer of top is applied and cured again in a UV lamp.
Manicure veil with foil
This option is ideal for girls who cannot draw or simply do not have the necessary artistic skills. The manicure is created in the following order:
- the marigolds are filed, the desired shape is given, the cuticle is removed;
- a drawing is applied with a transparent base with a sticky layer;
- a foil is applied and gently pressed with an orange stick until it merges with the surface of the nail and breaks off with a sharp movement;
- top coat is applied;
- the nail is dried in a UV lamp.
Exquisite casting
Silver or gold patterns are ideally combined with a translucent black background, thanks to which the marigolds acquire a noble look. This design option is very simple, it is enough to adhere to the following sequence of actions:
- a base layer is applied to the nails and dried in a UV lamp;
- marigolds are covered with translucent tinting;
- with a thin brush, a stroke is neatly drawn;
- a matte top is applied;
- a pattern is drawn with black gel paint for casting;
- all layers are dried for several minutes in a UV lamp;
- manicure foil is carefully applied to the pattern;
- the foil is pressed against the pattern with an orange stick to print well;
- the foil is removed with a sharp movement;
- the topcoat is applied in two layers and dried in a UV lamp.
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A manicure veil will be the perfect complement to any look, giving more femininity and sophistication to the girl. If you do not have artistic talent or do not know how to work with gel polish, it is best to trust an experienced manicure master who will help you get the perfect drawing.
