6 ideas for a chic glitter manicure

Before applying glitter, prepare and do a hygienic manicure - tidy up the skin around the nails and give them a beautiful shape. Then degrease the nail plate and apply a base coat.

1. Monochrome glitter coating

It usually consists of a transparent base and a large number of fairly large pieces of metallized or aluminum film. Often this varnish lays down unevenly: the shining particles do not want to be evenly distributed, but instead accumulate in one place. To prevent this from happening, roll the bottle a little from side to side, but do not shake it - otherwise bubbles will appear in the varnish.

There is also a more convenient way to transfer glitter - with a sponge. Just before the manicure, do not forget to apply a special protective agent ("liquid tape") to the skin around the nail. After a while, it will harden and turn into a thin film, which you can easily remove along with excess glitter. Or just use a corrective felt-tip pen.

When you get tired of the glitter, wiping it off your nails may be difficult. First, press a cotton swab of nail polish remover onto your nails for about 10 seconds. If that doesn't work, speed up the process with a dedicated glitter remover.

What to buy

• Silver glitter gel from Rio Profi, 250 rubles →
• Pink glitter gel from Masura, 249 rubles →
• Silver gel polish with glitter from ruNail, 175 rubles →
• Varnish with glitter from Soda, 199 rubles →
• Liquid tape from Patrisa Nail, 110 rubles →
• Liquid for removing nail polish, gel and glitter from Orly, 790 rubles →

2. Solid color shimmer

Shimmer polish also contains shiny particles in the composition. But the glitter in it is very small, sometimes so much that it is even difficult to distinguish them on the nails. But on such a manicure, daylight creates beautiful overflows, similar to the effect of shimmering precious stones. It is very easy to apply shimmer compounds, they usually fit well and hold for a long time.

What to buy

• Pink gel polish with shimmer from Grattol, 365 rubles →
• Golden varnish with shimmer from Yllozure, 380 rubles →
• Golden varnish with shimmer from Alvin D'or, 225 rubles →
• Delicate lilac gel polish with shimmer from Grattol, 365 rubles →
• Nail polish with shimmer from Lovely, 129 rubles →

3. Decorating kamifubuki (confetti)

Cute circles of different sizes and colors can be not only matte, but also shiny. It is better to take as a basis for them gel polish. You can also use the usual one, but then the effect will not be persistent: very soon the confetti will begin to fall off.

Fastening kamifubuki is simple. To do this, you need to cover the nails with a thick layer of the base and, without waiting for it to dry, carefully transfer the confetti when help of a manicure dots (an ordinary toothpick or orange stick is also suitable) and send to dry in lamp.

When the nail polish is completely dry, apply at least two more coats of top on top. But more layers may be required, because all the protruding parts of the sequins must be varnished.

What to buy

• Round red kamifubuki of different sizes from IRISK, 50 rubles →
• Round kamifubuki delicate shades from In'Garden, 98 rubles →
• Small multi-colored kamifubuki from Patrisa Nail, 50 rubles →
• A set of four shades of kamifubuk from De. Lux, 200 rubles →
• Sets of kamifubuk from AliExpress, from 100 rubles →
• Double-sided dots for nail design from TNL, 32 rubles →

4. Powder with dry glitter

Small dry sequins, which are sold in jars, are very popular among masters and manicure lovers. The easiest way is to cover the entire surface of the nail with shining particles. This can be done in several ways.

The easiest option: dip the nail, covered with an undried base, directly into the container of glitter. To shake off excess glitter, tap with your finger, for example, on a table, and apply a top on top. If you are using gel polish, then the coating must be thoroughly dried in lamp.

Also, glitter can be transferred to the nail with a thick brush. In this case, it is no longer necessary to cover with a top.

What to buy

• Silver-beige glitter for nails from ruNail, 24 rubles →
• Sequins of different colors from AliExpress, from 19 rubles →
• Sets of sequins in different colors from AliExpress, from 135 rubles →
• Pink sequins from Patrisa Nail, 50 rubles →

5. Ombre sequins

To make a beautiful ombre, or stretch, glitter, you need a special professional varnish, saturated with shiny particles. You can use ordinary dry glitter, but then they should be mixed with the top to the desired consistency.

Apply a liquid shimmer to the base or tip of the nail (whichever direction you want the stretch to go). Cover the surface with an end-to-end top without touching the shining part. Then gently blend the sequins with a thin brush. When finished, secure the design with another layer of top.

What to buy

• Multi-colored dry sequins from AliExpress, 35 rubles →
• Translucent gel polish with golden glitter from Grattol, 365 rubles →
• Nail polish with silver glitter from Yves Rocher, 310 rubles →
• Misslyn glitter nail polish, 374 rubles →
• Thin design brush from ruNail, 120 rubles →

6. French sequins

French with sequins is done in the same way as usual. Apply base coat and let it dry thoroughly. Then, with a thin brush, paint shiny stripes on the tips of the nails. Glitter can be taken both dry and liquid.

Professionals usually only use a fine brush. But if you are not sure of your skills, a special stencil for French manicure (also called striping tape or nail line) will help you create the perfect line.

What to buy

• Direct stencils for French manicure from Prima Nails, 69 rubles →
• Metal stencil for French manicure with AliExpress, 76 rubles →
• Curly stencils for French manicure from Milv, 50 rubles →