Principles of nail decor in the technique of moon manicure. Methods of staining nails using stencils, foil and a brush are considered. Content:
- How to make at home
- Step-by-step instruction
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Execution technique
- Stencil
- Foil
- Using gel polishes
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How to draw
- No stencil
- With stencil
Lunar manicure is a type of jacket that involves staining the lunula area with a contrasting varnish. Moon manicure has become popular thanks to the work of Lady Gaga. It was she who made such an unusual design of nails with her "trick". Now it is a common and common nail decor in salons.
How to make a moon manicure
At home, decorating nails in this style is quite simple. A stencil can be used for this. Note that you have to practice a little. In addition, a trim manicure must be performed before applying the varnish. The nail plate and fingers should be perfect, because this design option visually shortens the nails and highlights all errors.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a moon manicure
We present to your attention a short guide on how to make a moon manicure at home:
- Soak your fingers in warm sea salt water.
- Use an orange stick to push back the cuticle and cut it off.
- Scrape off the pterygium, if you cannot do this, and there are pieces of transparent film on the nail, then sand it with a buff.
- File off the free edge.
- Apply base polish all over the nail.
- After the first coat has dried, apply the second.
- Use the decor to paint the moon at the base of the nail.
Technique for performing moon manicure
There are two techniques for making an inverted jacket: with a stencil and with foil. Let's consider each of them in more detail.
Moon manicure technique with a stencil
Paint your nails the color you want to paint the lunula. After the varnish has dried, glue the stencil. This can be done with a bulge inward or outward. Move as far away from the cuticle as you see fit. Do not make large indents on short nails. This will make them unkempt. Now apply a layer of contrasting varnish, stepping a little over the stencil. Once dry, tear off the adhesive strip and apply to the nail fixer.
Inverted French technique with foil
You will need lumpy foil for the procedure. Apply a layer of colorless varnish in the area of the lunula. When it dries a little and becomes sticky, attach a piece of foil and smooth it out with a cotton swab. After that, apply a contrasting coating, stepping back from the cuticle 2-3 mm. As a result, you will get bright marigolds.
How is moon manicure done with gel varnishes
The technique of creating a manicure is the same as with ordinary varnishes. Before applying the first coat of varnish, you must degrease your nails and apply a base. Dry it in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Cover the plate with the gel polish you are going to paint the moon with. Dry in the lamp. Using a stencil, paint over the nails with contrasting gel polish. Remove the stickers and dry the cover in the lamp. Cover the entire nail plate with top and place your fingers in the lamp. A manicure made using gel polishes lasts 2-3 weeks.
How to draw moon manicure
For this, it is better to use contrasting shades. It is undesirable to combine matte and glossy varnishes. This will make the nails look untidy. Metallic coatings and matt varnishes are perfectly combined with each other. The moon is isolated with foil or a coating with a metallic sheen.
How to draw moon manicure without a stencil
To do this, you need a thin brush and a little practice. Apply a coating to the nail plate. After it is completely dry, dip the brush in varnish or acrylic paint and draw the contours of the lunula. Next, paint over the cuticle area with a thick brush. Apply a layer of fixer.
How to draw a moon manicure using a stencil
As a template, you can use special round stickers or ordinary strips for a jacket. After preparing and degreasing the nail, apply a layer of base coat. After it's dry, glue the stencil. Slightly stepping over the edges, cover the nails with a contrasting varnish. Once dry, remove the decals and finish off by covering the nail plate with shine or fixer. If you do not have special stencils, then you can use ordinary tape as stickers. Cut strips of the desired shape and size from it.
A master class on creating a moon manicure is presented in the video below:
You don't have to go to a salon and spend a lot of money to get your nails in order. With a little practice, you can get the perfect manicure.
