Nail art - the trend in fashion is not new, but has recently gained immense popularity. To some extent this "peak of glory" is due to the exposed plates - it is on the acrylic and gel basis that masterpieces of manicure fine art are most often created. However, and on natural nails can draw no worse, it would be the desire and time.
Nail preparation
Before creating a pattern on the nails, it is important for beginner artists to assimilate the truism: a qualitatively executed preparation is already half the case. Therefore, you need to remove the cuticle in advance and polish the surface of the nails. The next step is degreasing. To do this, use special tools, but you can get helpers and just wet the cotton wool disc with alcohol or liquid to remove varnish. Next, you must apply a basic coating. His role will successfully play a normal transparent lacquer, but if you do not mind the money, it's better to buy a professional base. With her nails will get protection from the effects of chemistry.
Choosing a technique
There are many drawing techniques and several options for the pigment used. In particular, the main consumables are colored varnishes and acrylic paints. You can apply them with brushes (by default we will assume that they include dots - devices for creating dots) or needles (which can be replaced, for example, by toothpicks). To create a pattern on the nails, it will be more convenient for novice designers to use cheaper versions of tools and colors. It is easier for them to study without large financial costs. And after achieving significant success, you can purchase professional equipment.
We draw with varnish
To some extent, creating patterns on nails varnish is more difficult than other methods. This is due to the different density and drying speed of the varnishes, as a result of which the pattern can lose the contour. In addition, with the help of lacquer it is practically impossible to depict Chinese flowers (very beautiful floral motifs with a smooth transition of color). But liquid lacquers are ideal for work with needles. It is enough just to paint the nail in the main color, and then gently apply a few drops of varnish of a different color and give the desired shape to the sharp tip of the working tool. This is the simplest pattern on the nails. For beginners to recreate something like this will not be difficult. It will be a little harder to paint the tip of the nail in a contrasting color and depict any intricate lines on the entire surface.
Drawing with paints
Acrylic paints are more expensive than varnish, but they are also more interesting to paint. They allow you to achieve many color effects, which are difficult to achieve in other ways. For example, they can draw multicolored lines in one stroke. It is these colors that create images of landscapes and other intricate paintings. But to work with acrylic you will need a set of special brushes, each of which is designed to draw certain lines. Such a pattern on the nails for beginners may seem overwhelming, but actually lacks a few workouts.
Tips for last
Not only the usual varnishes and paints can be done art-manicure. The last few words will be devoted to how to make the patterns on the nails even more elegant. For this, small glitters, rhinestones, stickers, decals are used. For everyday decoration of nails, it makes sense to use only the last two options, because the former are not very practical in everyday life. By the way, any manicure should be covered from above with a protective layer of clear lacquer.