Knitted manicure, a photo of the best options of which you can see later, looks very original and non-standard due to the volume of the drawing. During frosty periods, women often wear their favorite cashmere cardigans or woolen sweaters with a throat and long sleeves. And in such cases, nail art, imitating weaving of threads and patterns created with knitting needles, will help to maximize the beauty of products woven from yarn and to make the chosen image even more comfortable and stylish. And today we will talk not only about the features of reproducing such beauty on women's fingers, but also about current trends and fashionable colors.
Content:
- What it is?
- Can nail art be done at home?
- Step-by-step instruction
- Ideas for creating flawless nail art
What it is?
As mentioned earlier, "Knitted Pattern" manicure involves the creation of a relief pattern on the surface of the nail plate. Its structure can not only be seen, but also felt. Also, a distinctive feature of this nail art is the fact that to perform this technique you do not need to grow a significant length, it looks great on short nails, and in some cases its effect is enhanced precisely due to the absence of prominent tips.
One more indisputable advantage should be noted: imitation of knitting can maintain an ideal appearance for two to three weeks, or even a month (depending on the growth rate) due to the fact that a professional gel or gel polish is used in the process of performing the technique. Acrylic in this case is completely inappropriate, and there is no need to talk about the use of ordinary varnish, since it is in principle impossible to do something similar with it.
Advice! Naturalness and naturalness are in fashion today, so long nails in the shape of cat's claws look tasteless. It is ideal to have an oval tip 4-5 millimeters long.
Can nail art be done at home?
Masters of the nail service assure that it is quite simple to create such splendor on your fingers with your own hands, it is enough to have at your disposal the necessary set of tools and cosmetics for decorating and certain knowledge and skills. Of course, the first attempts may end in complete failure, because not every beginner can boast of the ability to do small jobs. But after two or three times you will be able to "get your hands on" and improve your skills.
Advice!In addition to the usual cuticle removers, base removers, topcoats, gel polishes, nail files and other tools, you will need an ultraviolet lamp. Only she can provide all the conditions for high-quality and complete drying of the coating.
Step-by-step instruction
This section is a must-read for those who want to know all the secrets of creating a flawless and trendy knitted manicure. All the points set out below must not only be carefully studied, but also worked out to the point of absolutism. This is the only way you can quickly learn how to make a "sweater" not only on your fingers. This "hand-made" can be an ideal gift for girlfriends on the eve of the New Year and Christmas holidays.
- We remove the remnants of the old varnish left over from previous beauty manipulations.
- Treat the cuticle thoroughly, gently push it back and remove it with special tools. Immediately before performing this step, apply a cosmetic product to the border between the plate and the skin, which will help soften the stratum corneum.
- Take a nail file (preferably a glass one) and shape your nails into the desired shape. Remember that oval and rounded rectangle are popular this season. In general, stick to a natural shape.
- Degrease the surface to be treated. This will help the next layers of coating to withstand the aggressive environment for longer due to the best adhesion to the plate.
- We cover everything with the base. It will protect your nails from external factors.
- Apply gel polish of the selected shade. Work through each section slowly to minimize the risk of under-stained areas.
- Dry under an ultraviolet lamp for 2-5 minutes.
- Make as many layers as necessary to ensure color saturation. Don't forget to dry regularly.
Advice! All of the above steps are just preparation for the process.
The scheme of your further actions entirely depends on the option chosen earlier:
- Gloss effect. After applying the color gel, start creating the pattern. Take a thin brush in your hands, dip it in the chosen gel polish and gently make short strokes. Here you can show all the facets of your imagination. Intricate bumps, sophisticated braids, zigzags, snakes - draw what you like best. After a while (after another drying), repeat your actions again so that the pattern is brighter and more pronounced. Then hold your fingers under the lamp, apply a top coat and get rid of the stickiness.
- Matte coating. To create such an effect on the nails, it is necessary to fulfill all the conditions described in the previous paragraph, and finally apply a layer of matting agent.
Advice! The smoothness and lack of shine make the imitation sweater even more voluminous and beautiful. But in 2018, the haze fashion will gradually come to naught, again giving way to a charming gloss.
- Seductive velvet. Having finished all the manipulations with color gel polish, we proceed to applying a glossy top. We spend a few minutes under the rays of ultraviolet radiation, and then draw a knitted ornament with a thin brush. We take out velvet sand or acrylic powder from the box with manicure tools. Dry again. We take a wide brush with a good long bristle or a comfortable brush and shake off excess powder particles. As a result, you should have a soft pattern full of smooth lines and beautiful transitions.
Advice! Acrylic powder attracts all kinds of dirt, so the very next day such a manicure will not look aesthetically pleasing. If you want to decorate your nails with this material, do nail art just before the event at which you want to show off the beauty of your fingers.
Ideas for creating flawless nail art
Oh, how big and diverse is the world of nail service. Modern masters can realize your most daring ideas and fulfill any whims of a fashionista. In the directories of specialists, you can find hundreds and even thousands of different options. But this does not mean that when creating your own masterpiece, you should adhere to generally accepted techniques and blindly follow the trends of capricious fashion. She, by the way, never stopped appreciating individuality and sense of style.
So, to implement your plan, you will need to get your favorite knitted things out of the closet and carefully study their pattern. Any weaving can be easily reproduced on the nail plates, it is enough just to know where to draw a zigzag and where to put a bold dot.These can be various small diamonds, pigtails, tubercles and a chess theme. By connecting your imagination and creative talents, you can supplement the selected drawings with spectacular decorative elements of "our own production".
Recently, it has become incredibly fashionable to highlight only a few marigolds on the hand with a volumetric image. Usually, the middle and ring fingers are the carriers of a bright accent. In this case, the rest of the plates can be decorated at your discretion. For example, buy holiday stencils or stickers from a specialty store. We all love the famous Christmas candy canes, red decorated stockings, Christmas tree decorations or gifts in big beautiful boxes. Why not transfer them to your pens? Snowflakes, snowmen and other winter elements look no less impressive next to the "sweater".
Knitted manicure is in good contact with all kinds of stones and rhinestones. They can be used to create festive nail art. By the way, stylists have recently recommended combining knitting with sophisticated French manicure. Its colors should overlap with the tonality of the volumetric weaving, otherwise the color resonance will be striking.
Fashion palettes
The choice of color scheme should completely depend on individual preferences. Nail service masters do not establish specific prohibitions and taboos. But it should be understood that bright, flashy shades will attract attention to themselves, and against their background, imitation of interweaving of threads will look very faded. For example, based on the red pattern palette, it will not be visible at all.
In the matter of choosing a suitable range, fashion trends should also be followed. During the period of autumn cold weather and the first winter frosts, you can use flowers that are constantly in sight. Snow-white nail art looks spectacular, imitating spacious snow-covered fields. The beauty of the blue sky can also be conveyed on the surface of the plates. Emerald colors also look good, reminiscent of the main attribute of the New Year - a lush green Christmas tree.
As for the pastel shades that are relevant today, it is better to give preference to light pink, gray, restrained purple, pistachio, olive and beige. They will never lose their relevance and will always be popular.
How to learn how to draw voluminous braids?
At the end of the article, I would like to talk again about how to quickly and effortlessly learn how to create intricate weaving on your own nails. In this matter, the main thing is to stock up on patience and the necessary materials. Try to start experimenting with preforms - they are sold at any beauty store. Apply a pattern with a thin brush, dry it thoroughly under the lamp, and then apply another layer over the lines already obtained. Continue these manipulations until the pattern acquires the desired relief and looks like knitting. It is quite possible that you will get the first perfect results already during the first "lesson".
Advice!To make your fingers look stunning, a knitted manicure will not be enough. Perform caring procedures regularly, use moisturizers and nourishing creams. Paraffin baths are also very useful - they strengthen the nails and make the skin soft and velvety.