Mirror manicure– this is not a new thing, some will say. Any good salon will be able to give you a high-quality manicure with a mirror effect, the only pity is that this service is quite expensive. Yes, “metallic nails” of a wide variety of shades have conquered women’s hearts. In addition, this is exactly what is recognized as the most fashionable this fall. We will not tell you about “metallic film or stickers” for nails, because this is an outdated way of creating such a manicure. The editors of WomanSovetnik have prepared for you a fascinating review of a new product on the beauty market - pigment for mirror manicure. After all, with it you can really create a high-quality, beautiful and neat mirror manicure at home.
Looking for the right product on the shelves of beauty stores
Mirror pigment for nails is a very finely ground aluminum powder. It fits perfectly (or rather, rubs in) into a gel or varnish base.
The result - a mirror effect - works well even for girls who have never done professional manicure before.
It is important to understand that ordinary sparkles, even the smallest ones, cannot replace chrome pigment for nails. So if you want to buy just such a mirror powder, look for one of the following names on jars of products:
- Chrome Powder;
- Glitter Powder;
- Chrome Pigment and the like.
These are not brand names - they are variations of the product name.
What color is fashionable?
If we talk about shades of mirror powder, then, undoubtedly, they lead in popularity gold and silver. But there are no restrictions, and besides, you can find different colors of mirror powder on store shelves. There are even products whose color changes depending on the angle of light.
Where to buy? How much will you have to pay?
This new product in the world of beauty has not yet reached the mass market level, so if you can’t find mirror gloss for nails in your favorite cosmetics store. Go to a boutique with professional products.
You can also find such a rub on the websites of cosmetics manufacturers or in online stores of cosmetic products. Already now, a good selection of shades can be seen on European and American trading platforms (there a 3 gram jar will cost about 15-20 US dollars), on Chinese sites, if you search very hard, you can find analogues (perhaps even in exactly the same package) at a price of 2-5 dollars. USA and above. It's up to you to decide whether to order online.
What do you need for a mirror manicure?
Before you make a metal one, make sure that you have all the necessary materials in your arsenal.
We will need:
- Mirror rubbing. We choose the color of mirror powder that you like most, because the main thing is that you like the result;
- Gel polish or gel without a sticky layer, not necessarily single-phase. If you only have gels with a sticky layer, you will also need to take a sticky layer remover;
- Top. There are also different tops for artificial and natural nails. We take the one that you need;
- Gel for extensions. We use it only if we plan to extend a little nail before doing a mirror manicure.
It is important to know: different gel polishes and gels are used for natural and artificial nails. You should not replace one with another if you want your manicure to last as long as possible.
Is the color of the coating onto which the powder will be rubbed important?
If you have already held a jar of mirror powder in your hands, then you have probably noticed that its pigment is translucent, that is, the shade of the coating into which the chrome powder will be rubbed will also affect the result. If your goal is gold or silver nails, choose a black coating, but if you take a colored coating, you will get a completely different result - the color of the coating with a gold, silver or pearlescent tint (depending on the color of the mirror powder).
Watch the video, choose the color of the coating
Mirror manicure with glitter step by step
- 1 On a prepared nail (your own or an extended one), treated with a base (to even out the surface of the nail plate as much as possible), apply the appropriate gel or gel polish. If we choose gel polish: apply it in a thin layer, very carefully and quickly begin to dry so that it does not have time to spread. If the layer is too thick, it will not be possible to avoid the appearance of wrinkles on the surface during drying.
- 2 In order for the mirror pigment to lay down as evenly as possible, you should dry your nails much longer under the lamp;
- 3 We begin to rub chrome powder into perfectly dried nails, covered with gel polish or varnish. This can be done with either a fingertip or an eyeshadow applicator, a silicone brush, or even a foundation sponge.
- 4 Once the entire nail looks like a mirror, use a soft fluffy brush to brush off all excess glitter. You need to clean especially carefully near the cuticle so that there are no unnecessary sparkles left there, which with their lonely uneven shine can ruin the entire manicure, because our goal is a shine like metal, and not a manicure with sparkles.
- 5 To make your manicure look neater, you should file the edge of your nail; this will help smooth out the edge and remove excess glitter.
- 6 We begin to apply the top. If you see that there are several sparkles on the top brush, carefully remove them so as not to spoil the manicure.
- 7 Before the final drying of the manicure under the lamp, carefully inspect the surface of each nail again for the presence of single loose glitter. If there are any, carefully pick them up with a regular thin brush for drawing patterns on your nails.
- 8 Dry your nails under a lamp. If the pigment on the nail is uneven, you can apply another layer of rub directly onto the top coat and then “seal” the manicure again with another layer of top coat.
Tip: Before each use of gel polish, we recommend shaking the bottle and mixing the liquid with a brush, since pigment settling occurs in most bottles.
If we choose a gel, we apply a thicker layer, evenly distributing the mass over the nail plate.
Secret: rubbing will give a mirror shine only if you don't rub your nail too much. All movements should be smooth so that the already fixed sparkles do not move or roll down. It is most convenient to rub it on the nail plate with your fingertips, but along the edges and near the cuticle, a small sponge or a fairly hard brush can effectively apply mirror powder.
Secret: if you don’t want glitter to get into the jar with the top (after all, you can also use it for other manicures that should not have glitter), we recommend that you first select the required amount of top, place it on the palette, and then draw from there onto the brush and “seal” the nail with it.
Result
Mirror powder for nails is a fairly simple material to work with, so it is quite possible that you will succeed the first time, which is what we wish for you.
Mirror manicure VIDEO lesson, 5 ways
Mirror manicure photo
You can easily do a mirror manicure at home. To do this you will need foil or special stickers. More on this later.
How to make a mirror manicure with foil
The easiest way to create a fashionable mirror manicure is to use foil. But not a culinary one, but a special one, which you can purchase in all stores that specialize in selling manicure equipment. Apply the foil over the nail polish, smooth the foil with an orange stick (do this very carefully) and remove it. No more manipulation! Below is a video on how to make a mirror manicure using foil.
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How to make a mirror manicure using stickers
The second option is even easier! You can make a mirror manicure using special stickers (thermal nail film). You can find them in any cosmetic store. Before applying the decal, degrease your nails with nail polish remover. It is better to preheat the sticker (you can do this using a table lamp) so that it becomes more elastic and covers the nail evenly. After applying the sticker, carefully smooth the coating with a cotton swab and cut off the excess adhesive tape with scissors. Ready!
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As you can see, making a mirror manicure at home is not so difficult! Choose the option that is most convenient for you and try it. We are sure you will succeed! We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with it, which is one of the trends in 2016.
If you want to draw attention to your well-groomed nails, then be sure to try a mirror manicure. This is a new trend in the beauty industry. This design looks especially beautiful and impressive on long nails.
The peculiarity of this design lies in the unusual coating, which is very reminiscent of a mirror or shiny, polished metal.
Today, in specialized online stores you can purchase gel polishes that can help achieve a similar effect. The shades are very diverse. Most often, girls choose gold, silver, blue, and brown.
Fashion trends in nail design: stylish mirror manicure
Fashion trends are such that something unusual, but at the same time laconic, comes into fashion. Mirror manicure has captivated many. He looks simply amazing and arouses interest among people around him. Every time you see such marigolds, you want to take a closer look at them. This effect can be achieved in various ways. To do this, you can use gel polish, which allows you to get a mirror effect, special foil, and stickers. All these consumables are freely available. Mirror manicure can be done at home.
Photo of mirror manicure
Colored mirror manicure
Mirror manicure with gel polish
How to do a mirror manicure at home: step-by-step photo instructions
Today, more and more girls are taking care of their nails at home. After all, thanks to the Internet, where educational lessons with step-by-step photos are posted, learning how to design your nails yourself is not difficult. In addition, doing your own nails allows you not only to save your budget, but also to discover your creativity.
- Simple mirror manicure with gel polish
The simplest and most common option for performing a mirror manicure is to use gel polish with a metallic sheen. Mirror manicure with gel polish looks great on nails of various shapes. In addition, the mirror coating can be supplemented with painting or decorated with beads or rhinestones.
When creating a mirror manicure with gel polish, a standard technique is used. You will need to prepare the nail plate: remove the old coating, cut the cuticle and give the nails a beautiful shape. The upper part of the plates should be treated with a buffer, which will remove the top fatty layer. After which, all nails are wiped with primer. It removes nail dust and degreases the surface. After drying, a base coat is applied to the nails. This is what ensures good adhesion to gel polish. Only after this can you begin the procedure of applying the main varnish.
When using gel polish that creates a mirror effect, you absolutely cannot do without a UV lamp. After application, the fingers are placed in the device for 2-3 minutes. In order for the mirror effect to be obvious, gel polish manufacturers recommend applying them in two layers. At the end, be sure to cover your nails with a finishing compound. It will provide a beautiful shine and preserve the beauty of the result for a long time.
- Mirror manicure with rubbing
To obtain a noble shimmer, you can use powder (metallic pigment) for a mirror manicure. The formula of this product allows you to get charming shimmer in a matter of seconds. The powder is a very finely ground aluminum powder. Excellently rubbed into the varnish coating. When using the rub, you should remember that you can get a beautiful mirror finish only on smooth nails. Therefore, when designing them, you should use a leveling base that can correct existing shortcomings.
Video: how to do a mirror manicure? 5 ways
Mirror manicure with gel polish photo new 2019
A mirror manicure with gel polish is a great way to add some zest to your look. After all, he is very unusual and intrigues many. Often girls ask questions, how to achieve such an effect? After all, when you try to do it yourself, you don’t always get the desired result. And all because some application rules are not followed. If you strictly follow the recommendations of the masters, then doing this is not at all difficult, and the result obtained will please you for a long time.
Mirror and, photo
Chrome design gel polish
To perform a mirror manicure, a photo of which can be seen below, MIRAGE MIRROR gel polish is suitable. It comes in various colors. The varnish is applied with simple movements and dries very quickly. It allows you to get a chrome or mirror effect. The texture of this varnish is very dense, so it is not necessary to apply a second coat.
Photo of mirror nail design
Design ideas with a mirror effect, photo
In the article we looked at how to perform a mirror manicure at home. Now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the 2019 trends and get inspired!
Beige manicure with gold and silver
Mirror manicure has long attracted the fair sex. Its second name is Hollywood. It differs in that it is an imitation of a reflective metal coating. At the same time, the nails shine dazzlingly and are able to attract admiring glances to their owner. This type of manicure is quite simple in execution, and the effect is simply charming.
Ways to create a mirror manicure
The mirror effect can be achieved in a variety of ways. Fortunately, the nail industry does not stand still and constantly offers the fair sex new techniques for decorating nails. In order to masterfully learn how to perform the necessary procedures, it is not necessary to constantly visit salons and look for famous masters. Almost every true fashionista knows how to make mirror nails at home.
A mirror manicure can be obtained by applying a special reflective varnish, gluing manicure foil, film, or by rubbing sand. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, after studying which you can decide which one is best suited for you.
Reflective film for mirror manicure
How to make mirror nails yourself without ruining your nerves? Almost every girl asks this question. The simplest and most effective way is to stick on a special reflective film, which is freely sold in any cosmetic store.
When creating a glamorous manicure using film, you will also need orange sticks, a base for applying varnish, transfer foil and varnish that matches the color of this foil, as well as a clear varnish.
Creating a mirror manicure at home
Many people really like mirror shine on their nails; a huge number of people also wonder how to make it yourself. And the procedure is very simple, the main thing is to follow the sequence and some nuances of execution.
The procedure should always begin with a regular hygienic manicure, with the help of which your nails will turn into ideal surfaces for further creativity. Particular attention should be paid to the shape of the nail plate and carefully remove the cuticle from it. There should be no roughness or irregularities on the surface.
After a hygienic manicure, a base product is applied under the varnish, which helps to make the plate less brittle and protect it from the effects of aggressive environmental factors. Next, you can start painting your nails. In this case, the color of the varnish and the foil must be absolutely the same. After all, if the foil print is bad, holes can form, which should be veiled by the pre-applied colored varnish.
Step-by-step manicure with foil
What mirror nails are and how to create such beauty at home becomes more or less clear. It remains to figure out step by step what actions should be performed.
After the colored varnish has been applied and the coating has dried a little, you need to coat all the nails one by one with a special glue for foil. Then there is a pause of several minutes, and small pieces of foil are applied to the still wet and slightly sticky glue. Press the foil a little with your fingers so that it adheres well to the surface. Using an orange stick, the layer is carefully leveled. The protruding edges are cut off with a sharp movement.
In this case, you should not apply a topcoat, since the manicure may lose its metallic shine due to this.
Mirror manicure made with varnish
How to create a mirror effect on your nails if you have almost no experience and are afraid to take on complex manipulations? A special varnish with a reflective effect that imitates a mirror-like metallic sheen can come to the rescue. It is applied easily and simply, does not cause any difficulties in use. A beginner can easily cope with the task.
A manicure with mirror varnish is done very quickly and simply, but it also has its drawback: it is very short-lived. Its service life directly depends on the quality of the varnish. You can easily distinguish it from a simple glitter varnish by the word mirror on the label. All you have to do is decide on the shade and start applying.
How to make mirror nails using varnish has become more or less clear, but how to choose the right varnish remains to be seen. After all, the result directly depends on its quality. The silver tone should be natural, not dirty, and the gold should be like dull antique gold. You should not opt for a varnish marked metallic, since it will most likely turn out to be matte and you will not get the desired mirror shine. An ideal coating can only be obtained by using uniform consistencies, without any additional impurities or shiny particles.
The varnish brush should be wide, which will subsequently pick up the product well. When using a regular brush, you may not get a perfectly smooth finish, and the result may be somewhat disappointing.
Experts do not recommend diluting mirror varnish if it has thickened for some reason. The solvent disrupts its structure, and in the future the coating will no longer be mirror-like, but simply metallic.
Using film to create a mirror manicure
How to make mirror nails using manicure film? Yes, very simple! The technique is similar to that demonstrated in a similar procedure using foil. Only the foil is replaced with a special film, which is selected according to the size of the nail plate. The coating is durable, capable of not losing its appearance for a long time when exposed to mechanical damage.
It is not necessary to use glue: the film already has a sticky layer. Fixing such a sticker is also quite simple, but before doing this you should do a hygienic manicure and achieve ideal smoothness of the nail plate.
Application of mirror rubbing
Many have already heard about this innovation, but not everyone knows how to make a mirror rub and what materials are used for this. You should first ensure that there are no stripes or breaks on the nails, since sand can ideally lie only on perfectly smooth surfaces.
In this case, a mirror effect can be achieved by using a specially designed mirror file. After putting the nail plate in order, a layer of base gel is applied to it, which is sprinkled with a layer of shiny sand on top. When the material is completely dry, a fixing layer of transparent varnish is applied on top of it. The resulting coating shimmers temptingly and shines very effectively.
Using powder to create a mirror manicure
Modern fashionistas have often thought about how to make mirror nails with powder. Moreover, mirror glitter powder, produced by a variety of manufacturers, has in its arsenal many shades, including chameleons. The technique of using powder is accessible even to beginners.
How to make mirror nails using powder? As in previous cases, a hygienic manicure procedure is first performed. Then a base coat is prepared, which is best used as gel polish. It is applied in two layers, pre-drying each of them. Any sticky layer that may remain after drying must be removed.
After this, begin applying mirror powder. Apply it with a sponge or finger. Moreover, the latter method is more preferable, because it makes it possible to control the pressure as much as possible. Apply the powder using rubbing movements, without gaps. The excess is then easily removed with a brush.
Finally, the top of the nail is covered with a glossy transparent coating and dried thoroughly. The result is very impressive, capable of pleasing you for a long time. The procedure itself is very simple, just like using regular mirror varnish, but in terms of its service life, the resulting manicure will please you much longer.
All the methods discussed above are good in their own way and have their advantages and disadvantages. After reviewing them, you can choose the one that is ideal for you.
To get a high-quality professional manicure, you need to spend a lot of time. After all, you need to apply several layers of varnish, come up with an intricate design, which also takes a long time to dry. Is there an alternative? Yes. This is exactly the method we will talk about in the article.
Description of the type of manicure
If you don’t have enough time, then it will save you, or, as it is also called, Hollywood. It is a metallic coating of the nail using a smooth shiny plate. It can be silver, shimmer with gold, or be multi-colored.
Mirror nails give their owner a strict look. Hands with such shine look well-groomed.
Mirror nail polish can be done at home. It's not that difficult. Especially if you follow the recommendations on how to make mirror nails at home.
First stage
It's very easy to do using reflective film. The main component of this method will be reflective foil.
First, we will perform a hygienic manicure, paying special attention to ensuring that the surface of the nail plate is very smooth, and there should be no unevenness along the edge of the cuticle.
Second phase
Now we work with the base coat: applying it will prevent delamination and protect the nail from the effects of the external environment. Then we cover the nail with varnish exactly the same color as the foil to hide any imperfections if it prints poorly. When the varnish dries, we proceed to the last stage. We apply glue to the varnish, after some time we apply foil, gently press it, then level it. After it dries, remove the excess foil with a confident movement. Here's how to get mirrored nails. As you can see, this is a very simple method.
And what is mirror? It is very similar in color to metal or mirror. The structure is similar to enamel. This manicure is done quite quickly, but, unfortunately, it is short-lived. This varnish is labeled mirror, its structure is dense and opaque. What is in the bottle will completely match the shade on the nail itself.
The most fashionable shades are dirty silver and dull antique gold. Separately, it is necessary to say about the brush for this varnish: it should be wide and take a lot of varnish. Application must be done in one motion, otherwise there will not be a perfectly smooth coating. If the varnish has thickened, it is thrown away, as it will become dull when diluted.
Manicure with mirror polish at home
Using mirror varnish you can create a water-based coating. It is performed as follows. Pour cold water into a cup and start dripping into the middle. You need to take several varnishes, preferably contrasting ones. With each drop, the varnish spreads in circles across the surface of the water. When it fills the entire surface, we make a drawing as desired. Now we stick tape on the finger, leaving the nail plate free, and lower the nail into the cup. Using a cotton swab, remove excess varnish to the side. Then take it out and remove the tape. A beautiful pattern remains on the nail. We clean off excess from the sides, if there is any, and dry it. It turns out a very beautiful coating.
Doing a manicure with film
How to make mirror nails? For example, apply a film on them. This coating is very resistant and durable. You will need the same tools as in the first case. Only instead of foil there will be a film on a sticky layer, and thanks to this there is no need for glue.
So, first a hygienic manicure. Then we degrease the nails, select the film according to the width of the plate, and heat it until it becomes soft. Apply it to the nail and, starting from the base, level it, moving upward. Use a cotton swab to smooth out all the roughness, cut off the excess, straighten everything with a nail file and apply gel to fix it.
Ways to fix a mirror manicure
There are several more ways to make mirror nails. The first option described in this article may be the basic one. But you can fix the shiny coating with hot air from a hairdryer. The foil tightly envelops the nail, merging with it.
There is also a special MINX coating, which heats up successfully when using a special lamp, flows tightly around the nail, and the excess is removed with a stick.
Mirror rubbing for nails
Mirror rubbing is also sold in stores. It looks very elegant on nails, creating shimmer. Before using the rub, the nail must be properly prepared. Particular attention to the cuticle and tips of the nails: there should be no nicks.
Nail glitter
You can make a mirror manicure using a mirror nail file. This is the technology here. We tidy up the surface of the nails using the named tool, then apply the gel and shiny sand on it. When it dries, we cover everything with transparent varnish, and the mirror is ready.
A little conclusion
Thus, thanks to the fact that new means and methods are constantly appearing, every woman, if desired, can have beautiful, well-groomed hands. We told you how to make mirror nails. The above methods will help you create beauty yourself at home. Having tried to do such a manicure once, you will learn and be able to give yourself mirror nails every day (or every other day or two).