Aquarium nail design, as a way of self-expression, you can do yourself. This is a relatively new technique in nail design, which has thoroughly taken the leading position in the fashion Olympus. The popularity of this trend is growing exponentially.
What is the secret of its popularity?
This is what we have to find out today.
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Peculiarities
The cost of such a design in salons is catastrophically high. But that doesn't stop the fashion lionesses. Why?
Everything can be explained by the advantageous features that it possesses:
- Versatility and volume. The “under glass” design looks very unusual and extremely beautiful. The inner layer can be created from a wide variety of decorative elements, including three-dimensional ones.
- Versatility. When the situation changes dramatically, for example, you are an office worker and the dress code of the organization does not accept such a design, you can cover your nails with any solid color that does not contradict it. Then you can safely remove it without damaging the original image.
- Timing. If the manicure is properly cared for, it will serve you for about 3 months. Neither the top layer nor the picture inside undergoes wear and tear, does not fade. True, there is one condition, since the nail grows, then as it grows, it is necessary to make a correction - to supplement or modify the picture.
- Practicality. Visually, the volume seems to be quite large. However, the entire interior decor is securely fixed, the surface of the plate remains flat. Therefore, you can do any homework. At the same time, the quality and appearance of the manicure does not suffer.
- Self-sufficiency. Such a manicure is so unusual and original that it attracts outside glances many times more often than expensive jewelry on the hand. You can abandon them, staying constantly in the spotlight.
We suggest watching the video:
This is why aquarium design has become so popular.
What happens
There are many ways to perform aquamanicure. You can distinguish both accent several marigolds, and all five on each hand. For those who are bored by everyday life, you can make an unusual jacket in the form of imitation of animal hair or something else - it all depends on imagination and taste preferences.
Techniques that are at the peak of popularity:
- painting;
- modeling;
- acrylic drawings;
- glitter compositions;
- combinations of stones, pearls and broths, dried flowers.
What marigold is suitable for
Aquamanicure is convenient for long and short nails. More often it is performed simultaneously with building. The design only seems to be convex, in fact - it is uniform and does not cling to any third-party surfaces.
The interior design is covered with a layer of acrylic, which is why it looks like under glass.
Grown
On such nails it is very convenient to create a design in the form of sculpting and drawing. The longer their length, the more space for the realization of artistic fantasy.
Alternatively, you can use tips if you do it yourself. On a removable plate, abstract motifs will be more accurate and high-quality traced.
Short
On short, aquamanicure will act a little differently. An already short nail will seem smaller, the visual volume will hide the length. Therefore, the build-up still needs to be done, at least a little.
When choosing an aquarium design, you need to be very thoughtful about the style. Carnival or too fanciful will be judged by outsiders - as a sign of bad taste. Besides, you yourself will soon get tired of it.
Step-by-step nail art algorithm at home
You can implement the idea yourself only if you have all the necessary materials and tools:
- Ultraviolet lamp;
- gel base;
- gel under the base;
- primer;
- color gel;
- top gel;
- colored paints;
- brushes, dots;
- decorative material.
It is necessary to strictly observe the sequence of actions and the required time in the drying lamp. Only in this situation can the result please you.
The algorithm of actions is described in detail in the video - viewing with your own eyes is more clearly perceived and remembered.
So, how are 3D motifs made on the nail plate? Watching the video.
Aquamanicure design with gel
From the tools you need to prepare:
- colorless gel;
- household UV lamp;
- primer;
- materials for work: sparkles, rhinestones, dried flowers and everything for which the soul lies;
- nail polish remover;
- lint-free napkins;
- nail files.
Sequencing:
- Step 1. Give the nails the desired shape.
- Step 2. Degrease the surfaces of the plates.
- Step 3. Apply the first layer (primer), dry for 2 minutes.
- Step 3. Apply the 2nd layer, but now with gel (not thick).
- Step 4. Until he froze, we quickly lay out the planned composition. For the inexperienced, you can limit yourself to simple sparkles. As the level of skill increases, the motives can be complicated.
- Step 5. We send the marigolds to the lamp, dry the same 2 minutes.
- Step 6. Apply another layer of gel. It must completely cover the decor elements. To test this, look at the surface from the side with your hand raised. We also dry everything for 2 minutes.
- Step 7. It remains only to remove the sticky layer with a lint-free cloth moistened with liquid.
- Step 8. We cover everything with colorless varnish. Moisten the cuticle with oil or nourishing cream.
This method is recommended for those who have the slightest idea how to work with the gel. Or those who constantly go to salons and know by heart what the master does and how.
The same aquamanicure, only with varnish
The tools are the same as in the previous description, only we take varnish instead of gel. The algorithm of actions is the same. It is impossible to dry the varnish in a lamp, so we wait until it dries naturally.
There is no difference between these two methods, except for time. The first is done much faster, the drying is better. After the latter, the coating is very durable, it is difficult to damage it.
In the second, drying of the varnish takes a lot of time. After completing the last step, the topcoat cannot be said to be strong. It takes several hours for it to dry completely.
Combined with a jacket
You can decorate marigolds using the aquarium technique as you like, and in each individual case you can get pretty gorgeous results. Including the French style.
For clarity, consider several successful projects:
- An original idea for summer, made using fimo on a fruit theme.
- A nude background with rhinestones and sparkles looks laconic. This design can be a worthy addition to any bow.
- A volumetric motif with the use of dried flowers with glitter will not leave romantic natures indifferent.
- See how beautiful and elegant a floral-themed jacket, decorated with almond-shaped broths, looks.
- Translucent with print in the form of a print is able to revive the most boring image.
- Another variation of the jacket with the use of colored sand looks very original and feminine.
- Small seashells and sparkles, neatly traced with a brush, are an ideal nautical theme, appropriate for a summer vacation.
- An original traditional jacket, decorated with a floral accent, will complete your evening outfit one hundred percent.
- Sequins, helium drawing in a delicate color palette will bring femininity and sophistication to the image.
The video will tell and show how it all looks with his own eyes.
Ideas for a flawless nail art
A few simple fresh ideas for a stylish aquadecor.
Flowers
One of the trendy directions is the floral theme. The motives are really dazzlingly beautiful, voluminous, gentle. This decor seems to breathe femininity.
But this is how they look on nails of medium length and elongated. On short nails, such an effect cannot be achieved.
Sequins and glitter
Sparkling decor is always a win-win choice for an evening dress. They can be used to decorate any length of plates. Glitter can be mixed in different shades.
This technique is especially relevant in performing the ombre smooth stretching technique. You can mix different tones, but the most versatile choice is the pastel group.
Foil
An ideal material for creating an amber jacket. Manicure foil is freely available in stores and is inexpensive. Together with it, acrylic powder is often used in the decor, it forms the surface of the newly built nail plate along with the base coat.
Foil, if it is in the form of a sheet, is cut into small shreds, laid out in the desired shape, motive, pattern.
Fimo
It is a polymer based clay. The most demanded component in the design of aquamanicure. Most often, summer versions of ideas are made from it, which is why such a multi-colored, rich and bright gamut of clay is explained.
Compositions are formed by thinly sliced elements. In order for the particles to be securely fixed, not one, but several layers of transparent gel are applied on top of them.
And due to the fact that fimo is a very small material, they can play up both the reverse jacket and the French manicure as desired.
Sequin broths
When choosing them for decoration, it is very important to take into account the color, shape, especially size. Sequins are good for decorating a marine theme.
The broths are fixed with several finishing layers of gel, since they are very voluminous. They can be easily combined with sequins.
Several recommendations from reputable masters
It takes a lot of time to create the technique we are considering. And everyone who sets this goal wants the result to last as long as possible.
Before you start learning and working, try to remember the following:
- It is highly undesirable to use hand cream before the procedure. This will negatively affect the coupling.
- Use only lint-free napkins for degreasing. Villi are more likely to cause flaking or cracking than other causes.
- If the paint is poorly pigmented, it will look dull and unobtrusive. Too rich and bright will nullify tenderness and sophistication.
- It is better to select the color of the material for work with a related or contrasting palette in relation to an evening dress. It is not recommended to choose the tone-on-tone option.
- The number of crystals, stones and volumetric sparkles should be taken deliberately. Sometimes it happens that they are completely out of place in the overall picture. Kamifubuki will be more profitable under a transparent layer.
- In order for the manicure and bow to merge into a single harmony (for a very important event in life), it is better to choose the design for a specific outfit, jewelry or handbag. So it will not look flashy in the overall picture of the bow.
- So that the length of short nails does not seem even shorter, choose discreet and not too bulky motifs. And besides, it is not necessary to arrange all short plates in the same way. Emphasize only a few fingers.
- To make the manicure last longer, protect it from too aggressive environment and frequent temperature changes.
If you want to make a voluminous aqua decor, remember a few important nuances. Anything you plan to stick to the top helium layer will rub against other surfaces.
To neutralize this, you will need to apply several layers. This will significantly thicken the nail plate. Too thick nails do not look very neat, to put it mildly.
Before "hanging" something on the nail, think (or better imagine in your mind) how it will look later and whether these elements are appropriate. Be beautiful!
