How to glue rhinestones on gel polish

Not everything that glitters is gold and gems. Also perfectly shimmer, sparkle and dance in the glare of light, small faceted glass, called rhinestones.

In the second half of the 18th century, a French jeweler named George Frederic Strass came up with the idea of ​​a metallic coating for the bottom of a clear crystal that shone from the substrate outward through the stone. Thus, the very rhinestones that we know today were created. In the future, Daniel Swarovski managed to imitate the facets of precious stones when creating rhinestones, and therefore their popularity has increased incredibly.

To create such a decoration, you need to prepare everything you need in advance:

1. A bath with warm water for washing hands;
2. Moisturizing cream;
3. Ultraviolet (UV) lamp;
4. primer;
5. Gel polish acting as a base;
6. Color gel polish for nails;
7. Top, or fixer;
8. 1 orangewood pen (orange stick);
9. Swarovski rhinestones (1.8mm perfect for nails);
10. Thin and medium brushes;
11. Medical alcohol;
12. Clean dry towel.

• You need to attach rhinestones only on treated nails, or immediately before application, the fingers should be dipped in a bath with soapy water for 10 minutes to remove all kinds of contaminants. Then a primer is applied to the nail plates.
• You need to apply the foundation, starting with the thumb, this should be done as carefully as possible, without affecting the cuticle and the skin around the nail. After application, the finger is placed under a UV lamp for 2 minutes to fix. Each finger is also processed.

• Second phase - this is a coating with a colored gel, which occurs in 2 layers, each after application must be dried under a lamp. In the case when, in addition to rhinestones, the composition should also contain painting, it should be applied on the second layer.
• The top, or fixer for gel polish, is applied to all nails on which it is not planned to apply rhinestones, after which the nails are dried under a lamp. A top is also applied to the nail that is decorated with pebbles, into which rhinestones will be glued. They take pebbles either with an orange stick (a thin stick made from orange tree wood, which has antiseptic properties), or with a toothpick.

It is necessary to gently touch the pointed end of the stick to the top of the rhinestoneto pick up the crystal and then place it on the selected position. In order for the rhinestones to remain on the nails for a long time, they must be fixed in the top, or, as they say, “drown” in it.

Do not apply a top coat over rhinestones, as this will cause them to lose their luster. You need to dry the rhinestones for 2 minutes, then you need to repeat the application of the top over the entire free space of the nail, especially carefully bypassing all the pebbles. For this, the thinnest brush is used. Be sure to dry in the lamp.

Crystals reflect light and add shine and volume to any manicure. There are variations in the location of rhinestones on the nails, which have already become classics of nail art:

1. «Shirt"represents 3 separate pebbles, located in length in the middle of the nail plate;
2. «french"- a strip of 5 rhinestones along the outer edge of the nail;
3. «double french"represents 2 strips of pebbles along the outer edge;
4. «Pyramid"- this is a pyramid of 5 stones at the base of the nail;
5. «Geometry"is an arbitrary intersection of two lines lined with rhinestones;
6. «Wave"- this is an imitation of a wave pattern along the middle vertical of the nail;
7. «luxury» call the complete laying out of pebbles on the surface of the nail.

However, with the use of rhinestones, it is possible to make not only such compositions that have already become familiar. Each manicure master is an artist and is able to both repeat interesting design options and create his own. The main thing to remember is that the nails at the ends are still flexible, and therefore it is desirable to fix large stones closer to the base.

Even before you decide on a crystal pattern, you need to decide if you want to get rounded or square nails, or perhaps a sharp tapered version of the shape.stylet" or "butterfly". Then you need to decide on the texture of the surface, because it can be both glossy and matte, especially popular this season.

In addition to rhinestones, small beads can be applied to the nail, this option is also called “caviar manicure” or bouillon design. With the help of beads, you can put hearts, bows or initials on your nails, which are underlined by one or two shining crystals. But in this case, you should pay special attention to the choice of shades of rhinestones, beads and varnish in order to maintain harmony and not create an overly vulgar pattern.

Rhinestones on nails made from Swarovski crystals are very popular. A beautiful sheen in various colors that comes from the refraction of light in natural products Swarovski, is a great decoration for nails.

Rhinestones on the same finger on both hands are a discreet but very effective detail that enriches the entire manicure. Often, rhinestones on all nail plates will seem like overkill, but on one nail they will look very impressive.

In addition, beautiful nails with crystals mean not too much jewelry on the fingers, maximum - one or two thin rings. It is also important that the manicure matches the style of clothing, because such an ornament as a nail design lasts about 2 weeks, so you should imagine in advance how harmoniously it will fit into your everyday wardrobe.

This luxurious gray-brown manicure has been on the top of popularity for the past two seasons.. Somewhat reminiscent of India and its luxurious beauties. Rhinestones enrich the picture, their appearance echoes the double ring on the chain. It should be noted that this type of rings is also an absolute hit of recent times.

These nails remind me of the Snow Queen. Long, narrow, decorated in neutral shades of pink, which are always popular, with a lot of rhinestones, they are a real decoration.

A manicure with a matte surface has appeared relatively recently.. In this case, a very beautiful dark green shade, called royal, is used. Burgundy or lilac matte nails also look great.

A beautiful combination of dark blue and beige nail polish with matching rhinestones softens the deliberate extravagance of blue glitter nail polish and creates a memorable combination. This design is possible on any length and shape of nails.

The combination of matte varnish, sequins, rhinestones and metallic varnish looks relevant and catchy. This option is suitable for girls who think that covering all nails in metallic color is too much, so they serve this color on one or two nails of both hands, adding sparkles and crystals.This will be enough to get a shining manicure that will not go unnoticed in a nightclub or at a friendly party.

Deep inky blue, moderate length nails are a great choice. White nail polish is added to serve as a backdrop and set off the beauty of the velvety dark blue crystals.

Not every nail shape will suit all ladies. An exception is, perhaps, an almond-shaped manicure with a cut edge, which visually narrows and lengthens the nail. The rhinestones in this case are golden, as are the beads that complement the pattern, and the nails are separately coated with glitter.

Nail art with false roses on a matte surface can be called the trend of this season. In this unique composition, roses add softness, zircon adds luxury, and a white detail on the index finger refreshes autumn colors.

A rich and luxurious composition, consisting of a combination of pastel shades, made in the technique of "ombre»and a rhinestone in gold. The design subtly resembles one of the luxurious fairy tales "Thousand and One Nights". Suitable for wedding ceremony in oriental style.

French manicure is always in trend. Each lady has the right to decide for herself whether it will be a simple discreet manicure or it should be served a little richer, decorating it with painting and shining crystals. In the latter case, you get an excellent version of evening nail art, which will also look appropriate with everyday clothes.

1. First of all, you need to remove the old varnish from the nails (if any): To do this, soak your nails in a vessel with warm water for a couple of minutes. This will soften the cuticle. You can remove regular nail polish with nail polish remover.
2. The next step is to push back the cuticle. To do this, apply lotion or cuticle oil at the base of the nail to soften it. Then the cuticle is gently pushed back with an orange stick, which has antibacterial properties. Cuticles should not be trimmed as they protect the nails from infection.
3. Then you should polish the nails, and, if necessary, give them the desired shape. It is advisable to avoid reciprocating movements, as this weakens the nail plate and leads to its delamination.
4. The edges of the nail can be made square, round or tapered, or choose a combination of square top and oval edges.. Rounded nails, reflecting the shape of the cuticle and slightly extended beyond the edges of the fingers, will look stylish and discreet.

• Apply a base layer of varnish should be, starting from the cuticle and bringing the movement of the brush in one stroke to the end of the nail. In three passes, the varnish should cover the entire nail. Then, for at least 2 minutes, the finger must be placed in a UV lamp so that the composition is completely dry.
• Before applying colored gel polish, you need to stir it directly in the bottle. Do not shake the nail polish bottle while doing this, as this will create bubbles and the nail polish will not be smooth when applied. It will be correct to take the vial between the palms and quickly turn it back and forth, then the pigment will be distributed perfectly evenly.

• When applying two layers of colored varnish, the nail is also covered in three approaches, then in both cases drying under the lamp follows.Those nails that are not planned to be decorated with rhinestones are covered with a top (top layer) and dried. The top layer protects the manicure and color from chipping, it makes sense to refresh it every 2-3 days so that the nails look shiny and fresh for as long as possible.

The top also serves to attach rhinestone crystals with it: they need to be carefully picked up with the thin end of an orange stick and glued, laying out on a nail plate covered with a top. Attaching heavy rhinestones in accordance with the pattern is quite difficult for beginners, so it is better to do a trial manicure using small crystals. Dipping the wand in water and blotting the excess moisture onto a cotton ball or cotton pad will help the rhinestones stick to the tool more easily.

If it gets on the skin during the application of varnish, you can remove it with an orange stick, in no case placing such smudges for drying under the lamp.

It becomes embarrassing when, in an attempt to give a hand, beautiful nails lose rhinestones. Thus, the length of time that the rhinestones stay on the nails is of particular importance.

Each manicure master has his own tricks and subtleties., which show a class of skill that can only be acquired through experience.

In many cases, when clients complain about quickly crumbling rhinestones, either not very resistant glue is used (in the case when the master uses glue for fixing), or the master simply misses one of the important technological points.

There can be many such shortcomings, ranging from the lack of a sufficient amount of top on the nail plate, when stones are laid on it, and ending with insufficiently thorough processing of the edges of each crystal with the top, which is a very painstaking procedure.

In any case, when performing such a complex manicure in the salon, it is worth asking about the terms for which the master can give a guarantee. In the absence of such, it is worth looking for another salon, and in the case when the crystals crumbled during the warranty period, you can contact the master for correction.

There are several ways to get rid of this problem:

1. Use permanent varnish, for example,"Phenom "from brand Jessicaapplied without drying in a UV lamp in order to paint over a free area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe nail at home;
2. Apply a variant of the manicure called "lunar": draw a semicircle in the shape of a moon disk on the regrown nail as accurately as possible, such a coating looks stylish, moreover, the “lunar manicure” is in the top of the last season;
3. Make a manicure correction, in which a semicircle of sequins and metallic varnish is formed on the regrown area;
4. An interesting way out can be gluing the overgrown part of the nail with small rhinestones or beads - broths, while the manicure becomes visually more advantageous, and there is not even a hint of the correction of the overgrown area.

Required components:

1. Basic gel polish "Frenchi";
2. Red gel polish "Jerden Gel Finish";
3. Quick-dry top "LCF";
4. Acrylic paint in white tone;
5. Glass rhinestones;
6. brush for painting;
7. Dots.

• First of all, a transparent gel base is applied to the nails, which is dried under a UV lamp. The next stage is the application of red varnish in 2 layers, this happens with the constant drying of each of the layers. The border of the lunar part of the manicure is chosen either according to a stencil for a jacket, or arbitrarily, to your taste. A drawing is made with a thin brush and the depth of the moon is drawn as carefully as possible.
• Then you can start decorating. The nail on the ring finger should be decorated with painted white roses. On the remaining nails, small dots are applied with the same white paint using dots. After that, a top is applied to the surface of the nail plates and dried in a lamp.

The top on them does not dry out until the pebbles are installed and pressed into it. They will look great in the center of each rose, on the middle nail they will successfully decorate the border of the moon manicure. Too many crystals can overload the design, so you need to "plant" them selectively.

Required components:

1. primer;
2. Base colorless gel polish Masura;
3. Masura black gel polish shade 290-19;
4. Lilac gel polish Masura shade 295-08;
5. Magnet for manicure;
6. Rhinestones in three sizes;
7. Top;
8. Thin brush.

• At the beginning, it is necessary to degrease the nail plate, then apply a base on it, not forgetting to “seal” the edges. Then the nails are sent to a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Then, a black lacquer from the series “Masura Gemstones” and also dries for 2 minutes.
• As a second layer, lilac gel polish Masura shade is applied on three fingers 295-08, the remaining ones are covered with a second layer of black varnish. Do not forget to "seal" the edges of the nail plate. Then drying in a UV lamp necessarily takes place.

• Now it's time to use the magnet. It is brought first in the direction of nail growth, and then across it. This results in the effect of radiance in the center of the nail. After that, the nails also need to dry for 2 minutes. The next step is to apply the top and dry, after which it is time to decorate the manicure with rhinestones. In order to securely stick the crystals, a strip of top is applied, on which the rhinestones are attached, after which the manicure is dried in a lamp.

• At the final stage, with the help of a thin brush, all the rhinestones around the edges are outlined with a top, preferably twice, with the last application, smaller strasses can be placed in the composition.At the end of laying, they are also bypassed with a top and dried in a UV lamp.

In the next video, you will learn how to fix the rhinestones on the gel polish so that they stay on throughout the entire sock.