On your own at home, you can easily and quickly make a mirror manicure, which has become the latest in fashion. Glossy metallic sheen is the hottest trend in the new season. More and more often found not only in accessories and clothing bronze, gold and silver textures. Similar changes have affected the field of manicure.
This trend is not only the most relevant, but also quite practical, since the metallic sheen is ideally combined with any color of clothing and will be a great addition to any look.
Mirror manicure in metallic color looks stylish, bright and unusual - the color of the nails shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow, which attracts attention to women's hands.
To get such a manicure, it is not necessary to visit a salon, since the technology for creating it is very simple and everything can be easily done on your own at home. To create a mirror manicure, you do not need any special skills or knowledge, the main thing is that you need to work very carefully.
How to choose a mirror manicure design?
The main principle of mirror manicure is a glossy reflective surface that creates a mirror effect on the nails. Typically, metallic shades such as gold, silver and bronze are chosen to create nail designs. But other options are often found - for example, a variety of pearlescent shades, solid nails and a rainbow effect.
The easiest and fastest way to create a mirror manicure is to use foil. In this case, it is not recommended to select a varnish that matches the tone of the foil.
Shade of mirror manicure
You can choose almost any shade that you like best. In addition, depending on the chosen color, a mirror manicure looks completely different.
- Silver shade. This is the most popular shade for creating a mirror manicure. The color itself is almost invisible, but at the same time a neutral shiny surface is created on which any reflections play interestingly. At first glance, such a manicure may seem unusual, cold, but at the same time bright and gives the image independence and freedom. A silvery mirror effect nail polish is the perfect complement to urban style.
- Gold tint. Gold manicure not only looks bright and extravagant, but also more demanding. This option is ideal for going out, parties, however, it is not recommended to combine it with the casual style. But those girls who prefer bright clothes and accessories can complement the image with golden nails with a mirrored surface.
- Bronze shade. Bronze mirror manicure looks neutral and can relate to the boho style. But it's not as familiar as a silver or gold hue. You can also safely choose a variety of colors with shades of yellow or pink. It is the sophistication and complexity of the bronze shade that will determine how bright and interesting the mirror manicure looks.
- Mother of pearl effect. Mirror manicure, which has an interesting mother-of-pearl effect, sends fashionistas back to the retro style. For quite a long time, mother of pearl was considered outdated, but now it is becoming fashionable and popular again. However, you should be very careful when choosing this shade of manicure. It is best to opt for a mother of pearl of a not very intense shade, as in this case it will be less noticeable. It is worth abandoning too bright and catchy shades, giving preference to more restrained versions of mother of pearl.
- Rainbow manicure. This type of manicure, most often, is chosen by young and confident girls who like to attract attention to themselves. Using the technique of mirror manicure, you can easily and fairly quickly paint your nails in all colors of the rainbow. However, such a manicure requires special care, since even small defects can noticeably disrupt the rainbow pattern and the fingers will not look very attractive. When choosing this option for a mirror manicure, you need to think carefully about your image so that it is ideally combined with accessories, clothes and makeup.
- Solid colors. To create a mirror manicure, you can use multi-colored foil, thanks to which a glossy surface of a wide variety of shades is created. It is best to stop the choice on dark colors - an interesting and unusual contrast is created, mirror areas are favorably emphasized, which shimmer beautifully in the light.
- Extra shine. The use of foil allows you not only to create a monochromatic stylish manicure, but also to give your nails an extra shine. For this, a mirror surface with glitters is combined. As a rule, such a manicure is most suitable for a solemn and festive occasion or a night party, since it is too provocative and extravagant for a casual style.
Mirror manicure with foil at home
To get a perfect mirror surface, you do not need to use gel polish, as foil is also ideal for this case. It will take a little time and effort to create a mirror manicure, but you must strictly adhere to certain stages of work.
To get the perfect mirror manicure with foil at home, you will need to take:
- Orange stick. It can be replaced with any similar tool, which should be round and thin enough, since with its help it will be necessary to smooth out the foil on the surface of the nail.
- Base varnish. You can choose almost any shade, since there are no prohibitions here. The base varnish should level the surface of the nail plate, as well as prepare it for the application of the next layers.
- Glue for foil. You can buy it at any specialty store. If desired, any quick-drying clear varnish can be used, but it is best to opt for the first option.
- Transfer foil. The choice of shade directly depends on which version of the mirror manicure is being done. It is best to use plain foil. The fact is that designs that look beautiful on foil may not be so attractive on the semicircular surface of the nail. Also, reproducing a drawing will require certain skills and practice.
- Nail polish. It must be selected to match the foil. If, after printing it, it is not possible to smooth the layer as evenly as possible, ugly gaps may appear. It is advisable to purchase foil and varnish in one place.
Before creating a mirror manicure, you should use the following tips:
- it is not recommended to use hand cream, as it makes the nail plate softer, as a result the varnish will lay down much worse - this is an important recommendation when creating a mirror manicure, because it is not highly durable;
- no varnish should be applied to the printed foil, otherwise the ideal glossy structure will be disturbed;
- do not try to process several nails at the same time, since as a result, the time for smoothing the foil and drying will not work evenly, and the finished manicure will look sloppy;
- it is necessary to prepare the foil in advance before the manicure is done - after the glue is applied to the surface of the nail plate, it instantly adheres to the varnish and you need to attach the foil as quickly as possible.
Before doing a mirror manicure, you must definitely prepare your nails:
- cuticle is removed;
- the base of the nail is given the desired shape;
- the nails are aligned in length.
To obtain a glossy manicure, the nail plate must be processed with a soft nail file:
- the file is placed flat;
- several soft and light movements are performed;
- do not press too hard, otherwise the nail plate will become very thin and the nails will break.
In order for the manicure to be as accurate as possible, it is recommended to choose a medium or short length. Due to the observance of this rule, the finished manicure will look stylish, fashionable, elegant and practical.
If in doubt about the chosen nail shape, it is best to opt for a soft oval. Sharp and square marigolds look a little old-fashioned. Also, an oval shape can be given to broken off or short nails.
Before applying the base coat, it is imperative to degrease the surface of the nail plate. Thanks to this, the coating will last much longer. After the classic manicure is completed, you can move on to the creative process. It is necessary to put all the materials that will be needed during work close, so as not to be distracted.
To create the perfect glossy surface, you need to adhere to the following steps:
- A base coat is applied to the nail surface, after which you need to wait until it is completely dry.
- Colored varnish is applied to the nails. It is important to choose the shade of the varnish so that it is as close as possible to the color of the used foil. With the help of this varnish, any imperfections and gaps will be hidden if the foil is not imprinted on the nail. This layer of varnish should dry completely.
- Glue is applied to one nail, but it should not be used too much - it should not flow out of the nail plate. There will be enough glue when the surface of the nail feels like sticky tape to the touch. Then you need to wait a few minutes, since the glue should adhere well to the varnish and dry slightly.
- After the glue dries up and stops spreading, its consistency becomes more viscous, you can proceed to the next step - a piece of foil is carefully attached to the surface of the nail (it must be prepared in advance).
- With the help of an orange stick (you can take another tool), the foil is quickly smoothed over the surface of the marigold. It is important that the glossy foil layer does not adhere too tightly to the glue. Make sure that there are no wrinkles or areas not adhered to the nail on the surface of the nail. The varnish was used precisely to hide such imperfections.
- After the foil has been carefully flattened, you need to carefully peel off the top foil. In the event that the result is completely satisfied, you can proceed to other marigolds.
By adhering to this sequence of actions, a beautiful and stylish mirror manicure with a perfect glossy surface will be obtained. It is not worth applying clear varnish on top, as this will ruin the mirror effect. However, in the absence of a securing layer, such a manicure will not last too long, so you need to wear it more carefully, and do all your homework only with gloves.
For more information on how to make a mirror manicure yourself, see the video below:
