Mint manicure with gel polish

Mint color is a fashionable tone of summer. It is associated with freshness, lightness and romance. This is a great occasion to please your nails with a special manicure. Mint manicure with gel polish is a beautiful, delicate and durable coating.

A manicure based on gel polish differs from a regular coating in that the gel is included in the product, so drying in a special device is indispensable. Gel polish lasts much longer on the nails: with proper application of nail cosmetics, it will delight with a noble and lasting color for two to three weeks without additional correction.

This shade has a positive effect of color therapy, it looks great on nails at any time of the year. In the heat, it gives a feeling of coolness, and in the cold it seems warm. This tone is unique in that it can be harmoniously combined with most things in the wardrobe. With the addition of nail art, any clothes will look new.

Manicure of this color is appropriate in different cases. It is unique in that it brings notes of sophistication and femininity to any style. Mint manicure is harmonious:

• in the image business woman;
• in the urban network fashionistas;
• on a romantic date;
• when meeting with girlfriends in a cafe;
• on the party in a noisy company;
• on the special day (birthday, wedding, official reception, etc.);
• in the beach ensemble;
• houses to raise moods.

Mint gel polish is suitable for nail design of any length and shape. This is not just a popular color: it is a style, a classic, a sense of taste. A feature of the coating of this tone is the flawless execution of manicure. If the background is uneven, unpainted, it will ruin the whole look. It is important that the shape of all nails is the same, the cuticle is trimmed, and the rollers are free from burrs.

The benefits of mint gel polish include:

• large selection of shades mints from very pale to rich;
• dense pigmentation gel polish;
• high resistance coatings;
• matching with shades pastel colors and bright colors;
• purity of tone without foreign impurities;
• unlimited freedom of design;
• ability to add sliders a few days after application (in order to diversify a plain background);
• different effect (matte, with gloss, "cat's eye", temperature, "yogurt", "chameleon", with mother-of-pearl, sparkles);
• simplicity and convenience in work;
• acceptable price.

Light tone requires more careful painting. If it is enough to apply bright colors in one or two thin layers on the surface of the nail, a mint shade after two layers does not always give an even tone and uniform coloring. You can not apply pigment in thick layers, no matter how much you want: this will lead to peeling of the entire coating, including the base and top.

Mint color requires perfect skin, it is able to emphasize its imperfections. Hands must be in perfect condition.

Gel polish is a coating that only seems difficult for home use. If you purchase a UV or LED lamp, a base, a finish, and the pigment itself, you can make a beautiful mint manicure yourself.

The technique of manicure as in the salon implies the careful execution of each stage. Since gel polish is difficult to remove after drying, if the product gets beyond the borders of the nail plate, it is removed immediately. Otherwise, you can catch the nail, and this will cause the coating to chip.

To make the manicure look professional, repeat the technique of experienced craftsmen, including the following steps:

• easy manicure without soaking;
• alignment nail shapes;
• grinding nail plates;
• degreasing;
• coating primer layer;
• application bases;
• two or three layers pigment;
• fixing manicure finish;
• performance art design;
• removal residual stickiness.

The mint color is a gentle contrast and goes with any skin tone from fair to bronze tan. Since a monochromatic manicure is too simple, a “mint” design with the addition of other colors allows you to create a unique accent for each look.

Depending on what shade is added to it, the general background changes:

• duet with white brings airiness to nail art;
• black color will give some severity;
• pink gives harmony and notes of romance;
• orange and coral endow manicure with warmth and softness;
• dark green emphasizes the tenderness of light mint;
• beige capable add nobility and aristocracy;
• gold and silver simply created to bring shades of high status into the general background.

Using mint gel polish, you can make a variety of manicures:

• french. French manicure is performed not only with the replacement of white. It looks much more interesting in a duet, when, in addition to a white tint, the free edge of the nails is decorated with a rounded strip of two tones of mint color with the addition of gold.
• Lunar. The reverse jacket is remarkable in that it can experiment with the hole. The base of the nails is done in mint color, and the accent is created using the decor of the hole. It can be transparent and decorated with small rhinestones (and only on a few nails). In other cases, it is a modest white accent, and sometimes a strip of silver along the hole and alternating mint with coral tone.
• The game of shades. One of the interesting techniques, thanks to which you can not only draw drawings (in the form of a gradient, geometry, abstraction). Thanks to an interesting combination of colors of the palette, you can create the effect of an ombre or temperature gel polish. Using different shades, the technique of smooth transition of tones looks beautiful and impressive.

• stamping. The technique of stamping on the finished main background is very popular today. Moreover, with its help, it turns out to instantly apply a thin air pattern to the surface of the nail plate. This eliminates the need for long and tedious drawing. Such a manicure is one of the most delicate, even if the color of the pattern is a bright contrast.
• Slider design. Applying water-based or adhesive-based stickers allows you to instantly transform a monochromatic coating. By decorating a few nails with bright accents, you can update the style. The technique is remarkable in that due to the light tone of mint, the clarity of the images will be maximum, and the color will be bright.
• Use of small decor. A way to make noble additions to a delicate background. Nails decorated with shiny rhinestones, microshine, special thin adhesive tape or voluminous elements will attract the attention of others. This is one of the most popular decoration methods.
• mixed media. The use of two different techniques allows you to create a unique design. The main rule is moderation and thoughtful design: you can not overload the manicure, otherwise it will not only not fit the intended image, but it will also look out of place.

To facilitate the implementation of a manicure at home, when buying, it is worth considering a number of nuances:

• buy a remedy you need it in a specialized proven boutique;
• in good the cosmetic product does not contain harmful impurities that destroy the structure of the nail;
• with heterogeneous and weak pigmentation of gel polish, you should look at the products of another brand: a poor-quality product is inconvenient to use and will flow beyond the boundaries of the nail;
• cannot be purchased expired nail cosmetics;
• for more freedom ideas it is better to buy a neutral shade of mint;
• if possible, when buying, it is advisable to immediately select design components or suitable shades for contrast;
• buying products of a particular company for manicure, it is better to look after the product of the company that is available at home.

To make the manicure look beautiful, you should listen to the recommendations of experienced masters. Naturalness is in fashion today. Therefore, the beautiful length of the nails is small. This can make nail design difficult, but with the right approach is not a problem.

• to make the drawing look better on the nails, it is worth choosing a medium-sized print, excluding extremes (too small or large);
• choosing stamping, it is worth paying attention to small compositions that highlight a certain part of the nail plate;
• visually lengthen the nail you can use vertical lines or a jacket;
• picture to be selected specifically for the shape of the nails;
• if possible, massive decor should be excluded: it is acceptable on long and extended plates, but is completely inappropriate for medium length;
• drawing should be light and unobtrusive;
• no abrupt transitions: this will spoil the tenderness of the manicure.

Mint manicure with gel polish is a stylish trend. Many of the fair sex think so. In their comments, fashionistas note that the color of mint brings notes of tenderness to the manicure and is associated with youth.

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