How to use foil for nails

"You can't look perfect if there is no perfect manicure at your fingertips." This phrase fully reflects the essence of modern fashion. Casual or festive style implies the presence of well-groomed, beautiful and neat nails. The modern fashion of nail art is changing by leaps and bounds. Long, natural, rectangular-shaped nails replace the long applied nails.

As for the design, there are no restrictions. Today, the fair sex decorate nails with anything - rhinestones, beads, feathers, metal clasps. If we talk about colors, then absolutely any shade can be beaten on the nails so that it will look very profitable and attractive.

One of the trends of modern art is foil.We used to use manicure foil to remove shellac coating or gel. Today, the foil received a second life, namely, it is used in decorating nails.

Types of foil

For manicure, a special foil is used, which can be purchased at a cosmetic store. Ordinary foil is not suitable for this. Here are the main types of foil that is used in decorating nails.

1. The most common foil is transferable. Special decor applied on a protective layer. The foil is applied to a dry varnish or a special gel polish with a sticky layer. Foil is sold as a small roll.
2. Sheet foil. This foil is not translated, but glued directly on the base. Usually, various shapes or patterns are cut out of such a foil.
3. Embossed foil is distinguished by its texture. From it you can cut shapes and patterns in the same way as from sheet foil. Embossed foil has a unique three-dimensional pattern.
4. Compressed foil in its appearance resembles gold leaf. But the foil does not necessarily have to be gold. Different shades of compressed foil are sold in jars. The effect of applying such a foil is overwhelming.
5. Minx is a modern technique of applying foil to nails. Minx foil is cut into the shape of a nail pieces of decorated foil, which are glued to the base and fixed with high temperatures.
6. Among the varieties of foil can be distinguished thin strips that are used to decorate the finished manicure. A strip a few millimeters wide is sold as a skein, it can be of a different shade.

So, having understood the types of decorative foil, you can begin to use them.

How to use translated foil

If you are using foil in manicure for the first time, it is better to start with a translation base. It is easy to apply, and the end result looks just gorgeous. With the help of transfer foil you can make a holographic manicure, as well as a manicure with various patterns and drawings.

1. First, prepare your nails for the upcoming manicure. Strike and move the cuticle away, cut off the excess skin. Nails must be polished and give them the desired shape.
2. After that, the nails are covered with the usual varnish as a base. If the foil is solid, then you can cover the nails with a colorless varnish.If the foil is textured with patterns, you can apply a contrasting color on the nails.
3. Wait until the varnish is completely dry. Then on top of it you need to apply a special glue for the foil. It is usually sold in the same stores, often bundled. Some girls use instead of a special glue ordinary PVA. But this is not recommended, because this glue is harmful enough to the nails, it destroys their structure. It is better to use a special glue adapted for nails.
4. The foil should not be applied immediately, but after a while, when the glue has partially dried. You will understand it by its color. When it ceases to be whitish, and becomes transparent, then it is time.
5. Cut a small piece of foil from the roll and attach it to the nail with the transfer side. If you can’t see by which side to glue, just lightly scrape the shiny layer. From which side departs, that side and glue.
6. Gently smooth the foil with a cotton swab. Make sure that all areas are tight to the nail plate.
7. After that, quickly but gently tear off the protective layer. The whole picture with foil will be on your nail.
8. There is a lot of controversy over whether to fix the foil with a top coat. In fact, it is worthwhile to keep the manicure as long as possible. However, if you do not want to lose the shine of the manicure, the top coat should be applied no earlier than 3-4 hours after applying the foil.

This simple algorithm will help you apply foil to your nails, even if you have absolutely no experience. You can remove the foil with ordinary nail polish remover. Thermofoil differs when applied in that it is usually heated for fixing on the nail plate. This can be done in a UV lamp or simply drench your nails with a stream of hot air from a hair dryer.

How to make a moon manicure using foil

Moon manicure is one of the modern trends in the art of nail decoration. Of course, it can be done with the help of ordinary lacquer, but with a foil such a manicure is perfect.

First you need to fix the nails - remove the cuticle, cut the burrs, file the shape of the nail plate. After that, the glue is applied to the base of the nail 3-5 mm wide.When the glue dries, apply a foil on the base. For lunar manicure it is best to take gold and silver shades, which are combined with matte black, beige and white colors. After the protective foil layer is removed, it is necessary to put a stencil on the nail and paint the entire length of the nail in a contrasting color. This can be a regular varnish or shellac coating. When the moon manicure is completely dry, it is covered with top layer to preserve the beauty for a long time.

Why foil is not translated

But often the foil is not translated, if you stick it too fast on the adhesive layer, without waiting for the glue to grip enough. After applying the adhesive, be sure to wait at least 3 minutes. When gluing a foil, the glue should not be liquid, but sticky. After applying the foil, you do not need to hold it for a long time, tear it off immediately,after careful straightening. By following these simple rules, you can stick even the most naughty piece of decorative foil.

Manicure foil is an immense stream of fantasy. By combining the foil with other decorative elements for a manicure, you can get compositions that are unusual in their beauty and design. After all, nails - is a canvas that you can cover with real art. Try, experiment, dare, and you will be able to subdue all the refinement of their nails.

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