Grishkova Marina | Updated: 2018-03-30
A flawless pedicure is always relevant, both in the summer, when we constantly wear open shoes, and in the cold season. For example, when visiting the gym or swimming pool, any woman wants to look great. Of course, a pedicure can be done in a beauty salon with the help of a professional. But in the rhythm of modern life, we don’t always have enough time for this, so any woman who takes care of herself should know how to paint her toenails herself.
Before you start applying nail polish, you need to get a pedicure. After steaming your feet well in a warm bath, treat them with a pumice stone or a foot scraper. After this, you need to remove the cuticle and shape your nails. If necessary, the nails can be softened before cutting the legs. When all this is done, you should move on to the most enjoyable part of the pedicure: massage using any foot cream.
The key to a flawless manicure and pedicure is the lack of haste, because in order to paint your nails well with varnish and not spoil the result after applying it, you need a certain amount of time for it to dry.
Now everything is ready, and the main question arises: how to beautifully paint your toenails with varnish, let's look at everything step by step?
For this you will need:
It is better to do a pedicure in a room with bright lighting and good ventilation, where odors will not bother you, this is especially important during pregnancy. Because nail polish vapors or nail polish removers can be extremely harmful to your health.
Before painting your toenails, it is imperative to clean the nail plate from traces of old varnish, as well as cream or oil that was used during the pedicure. That is, nails should be degreased either with nail polish remover or with a special composition containing alcohol. This will make it possible to apply the varnish in an even layer, and will ensure that it will remain on the nails for a long time.
Next, you need to apply a base coat , which should be more liquid than the varnish itself, since this is the first layer, which should dry quickly and promote ideal bonding between the varnish and the nail plate. The base coat should be applied with quick movements, as thinly as possible and close to the cuticle.
The base can be different: protective, if your nails turn yellow (when using dark-colored varnish); leveling if the nail plate has an uneven surface. You can use special pads to separate your toes, which will allow you to paint your nails more accurately.
If you have enough skill, you can paint your nails in different colors. If you are new to the art of manicure, and it is difficult for you to do it yourself, then limit yourself to two colors or one, as with a French manicure, the main thing is that everything is done carefully.
The methods for applying varnish to your toenails depend on many factors. The main thing is the condition of the nails, since our feet are susceptible to various damages, as a result of which they need very careful care. If you have problems with their health: they turn black, become uneven, the nail plate thickens, then before choosing the color of the varnish, you must consult a dermatologist; you may need treatment. Typically, colored varnishes, on the contrary, emphasize such problems, and no color can hide them.
Before applying the varnish, you need to roll the bottle in your hands for about 30 seconds. Then open it and remove excess polish from the brush. Do not shake it to avoid air getting in.
How to paint your nails with varnish in stages
Here are some tips on how to beautifully paint your fingernails and toenails at home:
Clearly painted toenails are shown in the photo in the article, try to achieve the same effect. Having learned simple rules on how to paint your toenails at home, you can move on to mastering more complex techniques, for example, painting your nails according to Feng Shui. And if you purchase special equipment, you can even cover your nails with shellac or gel at home.
Video on the topic: how to carefully paint your fingernails and toenails
You feel so awkward when your shoes stain your feet! Suspecting nothing, you take off your brand new shoes while visiting, but the heels and socks are black! The friends grin meaningfully: have you decided to save on quality? Get results! And you are perplexed, because the shoes are not cheap! In addition, try to scrub off the dirty heels from the coloring pigment, and you can immediately throw away the stockings! What to do, how to protect yourself from such disgrace?
Definitely defective? Not always. If a shoe stains only the heel, this is not considered a defect, but even the norm. On the inside of the back, a piece of leather is glued with the velvet side to the heel so that your feet don’t fidget while walking, and you don’t end up, like Cinderella, in one shoe. If exposed to moisture, the suede side may fade. Here's your blue heel!
And if new shoes are painted all over, you have come across a product from unscrupulous manufacturers.
Often the insole itself is made from cheap materials to save money. Therefore, caring manufacturers in this case try to make the inside of the shoes in light shades so that your feet do not stain. So it’s better not to risk it and stick to the white or beige version of the “inside” of the shoes you like. But it’s not always possible to choose a model with light insoles.
Do you feel bad that your shoes stain your stockings? You have every right to demand your money back. Provided, however, that the shoes are still brand new and you have kept the receipt. Then you have a chance to get rid of the fruit of unsuccessful shopping.
If shoes stain your feet, and you categorically disagree (or cannot) part with the purchase? What to do in this case? Use professional products that you will find in shoe departments. These are special paint fixatives. And in order not to get into trouble again, use high-quality products: “Anti Color”, “Stop Color” from the companies “Salamander”, “Tarrago”, “Saphir”.
To prevent your favorite shoes from staining your feet or stockings, use a paint remover used by artists. In this case, you do not fix the unstable pigment, but wash it away. It is better to choose a solvent with the most neutral odor. The most gentle option for the material is brush remover.
You can, however, be patient for a little while until the insoles and heels get tired of shedding. Wear your shoes at home with old socks. But what to do if the shoes are no longer new, but your feet still stain? Or there is no time to walk around the apartment in it in vain. Use available tools.
As you know, acid is a good fixative. Soak a soft cloth in vinegar and thoroughly wipe the inside of the shoes. Dry thoroughly and air on the balcony before wearing. And get ready to inhale vinegar fumes for a while.
You can use medical alcohol. Do everything as you would when using vinegar. Alcohol, however, washes out unstable paint rather than fixing it.
Apply polish to the inside of the shoe. Wait until the material dries. Wipe with flannel. You will have to do this several times if you want to consolidate the result. But remember that hairspray dissolves perfectly in water. So such a fixative will protect your feet from colored stains until the first downpour.
Pour talc (baby powder, starch) onto a soft cloth and rub it into the inside of the shoes. Remove any remaining residue with a clean cloth. Everything needs to be done when the insoles are completely dry.
We hope these tips will protect you from at least some unpleasant moments!
You can be a smart person and think about the beauty of your nails
A. S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin"
Nothing makes a woman look better than well-groomed hands, and nothing makes a woman look better than beautiful nails. Even in Ancient Egypt, long nails were a sign of wisdom; in China, it was believed that long nails symbolized wisdom, wealth, power and helped to communicate with the gods. Nowadays, beautiful nails are a symbol of beauty and an industry that is practiced by millions of people all over the world.
In ancient China, long nails were considered a sign of the upper class. Nail paint was made from wax, egg whites, gelatin, and gum arabic. 600 years ago, Chinese women preferred to paint their nails with gold or silver paint. During the Ming Dynasty, nails were painted black or red, and even later they began to put gold or silver tips in the shape of long nails on their fingers. Women grew their nails up to 25 cm long to show that they did not do manual labor. Men wore long nails as a sign of masculinity and an amulet against evil.
Taoist and Confucian sages not only grew their nails, but also painted them with black varnish. Gradually, long nails turned from a sign of wisdom into a sign that a person does not engage in physical labor, and therefore belongs to the noble class. A real table of ranks appeared - officials could have nails from 1 to 5 cm, but for the emperor their length was limited only by common sense. Chinese empresses wore elaborate cases made of gold or silver, decorated with precious stones and bright kingfisher feathers, on their incredibly long (up to 20 cm) nails.
In the 19th century, the famous Empress Cixi brought her nails to 15-20 cm. To keep them beautiful, the crowned lady steamed them in milk, and then covered each with a silk case. Imitating the empress, other noble ladies also grew crescent-shaped nails, painted them scarlet, painted phoenixes on them, or wrote hieroglyphs wishing them happiness. Thus, the ladies demonstrated to society that they did not cook and do laundry. And those who suddenly went “from rags to riches” wore false nails made of glued rice paper. There is a legend about one such woman who carelessly brought her false nails to the brazier - and they burst into flames. Unable to withstand the ridicule, the unfortunate woman committed suicide.
In Europe, everything was more complicated - in the 16th century, women cut their nails short because... a lady with long nails could be accused of witchcraft and easily burned at the stake. In the 17th century, morals became simpler and among noble people it was customary to grow nails on the little fingers.
For a long time, manicure was the prerogative of wealthy people, a calling card of their belonging to the highest strata of society. Manicure techniques in the East have been improved for hundreds of years, but in Europe it became popular only in the 19th century, and then it came to Russia.
And finally, the tips appeared. They were made from paper, silk and linen, covered with a thick layer of varnish. Natural nails were also used on tips, but they did not take root. False nails made from pieces of celluloid, invented in Hollywood in the 1920s, became more popular. They were attached with glue until Eugen Rohrbach invented a nail coating that was attached over the nail using the same varnish.
In 1939, he proposed a new idea - to use nail polish and lipstick of the same color. This fashion lasted almost 60 years and has not lost its relevance even now, only occasionally giving way to democratic trends in makeup. In the early 50s. It was Revson who introduced the fashion for blood-red shades of varnishes and lipsticks.
If the nails grow crookedly or they are long and resemble claws, this is a sign of the forces of evil or that the person is prone to stinginess.
If they are large, this is a sign of a long and prosperous life. In China, it was believed that long nails symbolized wisdom and helped to communicate with deities, so everyone grew and painted their nails. But among men, only representatives of the nobility received such an honor.
In Rus', many superstitions are associated with nails. For example, the old-timers of some villages are still seriously convinced that nails should be cut only on Thursday.
If you cut your nails on Good Friday, it will help with toothache (however, there were other beliefs: cutting nails on Good Friday brings bad luck. Or also: the future groom will appear in a girl’s dream).
If a pregnant woman steps on a cut nail, she will have a miscarriage. If a newborn baby's nails are cut off on the street outside the door of the house, he will sing well (but not on Monday - then all the child's teeth will fall out).
Cutting your nails is also surrounded by tradition and is considered safe only on certain days. In most areas, Monday and Tuesday are considered suitable days for this, and to a lesser extent Wednesday and Thursday. Cutting nails on Saturday is interpreted as an omen of either future losses or the arrival of a lover. Friday is bad in this regard, as in so many others, and whoever cuts his nails on Sunday will be accompanied by the devil all week. At best he should expect some misfortune or suffering before the beginning of the next Sabbath.
Old sailors believe that if you cut your nails at sea in calm weather, it will cause a storm. In northern England they say that if a married woman trims the nails of her right hand with the help of her left, she will dominate her husband. You cannot cut the nails of a baby under one year old, otherwise he will grow up with weak fingers. When they grow too big, the mother must chew them off. In Somerset it is considered safe to cut babies' nails as long as it is done over the Bible. This belief in the dangers of cutting nails early is very common both in Europe and outside of it.
In Wales and the bordering regions of England, it was customary to bury a child's first cut nails under an ash tree - then he would grow up to be a first-class singer. Since ash is a guardian tree, it is possible that this ritual also has additional advantages as a safe way to get rid of cut nails: otherwise, they could fall into the hands of a witch or sorcerer or other malicious person who could use them to cast evil spells on their owner.
To this day, it is considered bad luck to leave cut nails uncleaned, although these days this is not because they are afraid of witchcraft specifically, but because they are afraid of some kind of failure in general. Sternberg gives a surprisingly simple way to become a witch or sorcerer. It was enough to sit on the shelf for heating food in the fireplace and clean and trim your nails, saying: “I want to move away from God, like my nails from dirt.” This evil desire replaced the offer of an alliance with the dark forces, which they would always eagerly accept.
One of the most important components of a girl’s image is a neat manicure.
But not every girl knows how to paint her nails on her own.
Usually, if you manage to paint your nails beautifully on one hand, on the other it will turn out haphazardly and you will have to wash off the polish and try again and again.
And many girls, after an unsuccessful manicure at home, resort to the help of a specialist in a salon and pay money for such a seemingly simple procedure.
Can't you paint your nails yourself?
How to learn how to paint your nails correctly the first time, and not torment yourself with numerous attempts - further in the article.
Of course, before painting your nails you need to get them in order. You should definitely do a neat manicure - shape your nails, remove hangnails and trim the cuticles. After this, you need to apply moisturizer to your hands. You cannot paint your nails immediately after applying the cream - the varnish will lie unevenly and will peel off quickly. Before applying nail polish, the surface of the nails must be degreased - treated with nail polish remover.
After degreasing, an important step follows - applying the base coat. This stage should not be neglected, because the base coat evens out the surface of the nail plate and helps protect the nail from the aggressive components of colored varnish.
Typically used as a base coat:
1. Colorless, transparent varnish
2. Strengthening agents
The next step is to apply a cuticle protectant . To learn how to paint your nails correctly and quickly, and cope with this difficult task on the first try, it is better to purchase such a product. The bottle with the protective agent looks like nail polish, and the consistency is also very similar to varnish. However, when this product dries, it forms a film that can be easily removed when finishing the manicure.
The protective agent is applied after the base coat has dried. It is better not to skimp and not to apply too thin a layer, otherwise the product will come off in pieces. It must be applied to the cuticle and skin around the nail. After application, wait until it dries and you can proceed directly to painting your nails.
If the previous step is skipped, then it is better to stock up on cotton pads, cotton swabs and nail polish remover to wipe the polish off the skin after drying.
You need to put a small amount of varnish on the brush so that there is enough varnish to paint one nail. For each nail - a new portion of varnish . You need to start painting your nails from the middle of the nail plate, stepping back from the cuticle and moving the brush straight down. After this, the varnish must be applied in the same direction - from the base of the nail down, but painting the side parts of the plate. The first layer of varnish has been applied, which means that you must wait for this layer to dry and begin applying the second.
Why do you need to apply a second coat of varnish? As a rule, one layer will peel off quickly, and it won’t look very bright or rich. The second coat deepens the color and makes the coverage more even. You can leave one layer of varnish on your nails only if the varnish is very thick and there are no gaps left after its application.
After applying the color layer, a top coat follows - the final stage of manicure . This coating is applied only to dry nails, that is, you will have to wait quite a long time before starting this stage. Therefore, many girls, when doing a manicure at home, neglect this coating.
Top coat – is it necessary? The final coating allows you to extend the “life” of your manicure and give your nails a glossy shine. You don't have to apply this layer if you plan to change your nail color often. However, if your hands are constantly in water, it is better to apply a top coat.
After all layers have dried, you should begin processing the cuticle. If a special protective agent was applied after the base coat, congratulations, this stage will be easy! Simply remove the film and enjoy a beautiful manicure. If you don’t have a protective agent at hand, arm yourself with cotton pads, cotton swabs and liquid and carefully remove the varnish from the surface of the skin. If you begin to cleanse the skin before it is completely dry, there is a chance that you will touch your nails and damage your manicure. Therefore, in order not to spoil the work done, you need to be patient.
It takes about half an hour for the varnish to dry completely . The entire home manicure procedure lasts about an hour. But there is no need to rush in this matter, otherwise the result may not be pleasing.
Gel polish is extremely popular among girls. Many masters who previously practiced gel nail extensions or did regular manicures with regular varnishes have long since retrained and use mainly gel varnishes in their work. But why?
• In terms of strength and durability, gel polish is not inferior to gel, and unlike gel, it does not damage the nail plate
• Even during pregnancy you can apply shellac, because it has no contraindications
• Gel polishes are applied to nails much faster than gels, since the bottle with gel polish has a brush like regular colored polish for ease of application
• The colors of gel polishes are stable, that is, the color will remain as bright after a month as on the day of application
• The nail plate is protected from environmental influences and mechanical damage when covered with shellac
Undoubtedly, gel polishes have enough advantages over both gels and conventional colored varnishes. After all, the shellac coating can be renewed once every three weeks - when the nail plate grows and the part not covered with gel polish becomes noticeable.
In order to properly paint your nails with gel polish, you will need the following:
• UV lamp, which can be purchased at a specialty store
• Liquid for removing the sticky layer
Gel polish is applied, like regular polish, to prepared nails treated with a degreaser or nail polish remover.
The application sequence is not particularly different:
1. First apply the base coat. Next, the nails must be dried in a special UV lamp for 10 seconds.
2. Similar to the technology for applying colored nail polish, you need to apply the first layer of colored gel polish and dry it in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
3. After the first layer has dried, apply colored gel polish to the second layer and dry again for 2 minutes.
4. After the second layer has dried, you need to apply a top coat and dry your nails for 1 minute.
5. Next, you need to moisten a cotton pad in a special liquid designed to remove the sticky layer and wipe your nails.
Applying gel polish is practically no different from applying ordinary nail polish, so you can safely try making shellac at home. A UV lamp and gel polishes can be purchased in specialized stores. They even sell inexpensive kits for beginners. By purchasing a kit and learning how to make shellac at home yourself, you can save a lot, because getting shellac coating done by practicing craftsmen is not cheap.
All the girls who have not used gel polish before or did not pay attention to what brand of gel polish the master uses are puzzled by the choice of gel polish. The choice of gel polishes is huge, the price range is quite wide - how to make the right choice?
There is only free cheese in a mousetrap, you need to remember this. Therefore, when purchasing gel polish at a low cost, there is a risk that the gel coating on the nails will not last very long or that the condition of the nails will worsen after removing the coating. A standard bottle of high-quality gel polish cannot cost 200 rubles.
Professional gel polish costs from 700 to 1600 rubles, per bottle of 15 ml. This is a normal price for quality products. By purchasing professional gel polish, you can be confident in the quality of the product and if any problems arise with your manicure (gel polish is cracked, chips appear, the coating lasts on the nails for less than 10 days), first of all, you need to review the coating application technology, everything whether the actions are performed correctly.
The leading brands of gel polishes are Gelish, Entity, NSI Polish Pro, Salon Manicure by Color Club.
To avoid having to deal with lengthy restoration of the nail plate after removing shellac, it is better not to take risks and purchase quality products.
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Nothing can give a woman's hands a perfect look like a flawless manicure. Nails of a beautiful shape, neat, with fresh, unpeeled varnish can decorate a woman’s hands no worse than a diamond ring. Otherwise, alas, even the most expensive decoration will not save the situation.
How often does the average girl paint her nails? Once a week for sure. Where does she do this? If you are used to trusting professionals, then go to a beauty salon. But most often girls perform this procedure at home, on their own. Of course, there is no particular difficulty in painting your nails, and with certain skills, you can cope with applying varnish in 15-20 minutes. But surely every girl has found herself in a situation where it took a whole evening to apply the polish in an even layer, and as a result, after two hours, telltale wrinkles or stripes appeared on seemingly dry nails. This means only one thing: somewhere in the process of applying the varnish, serious mistakes were made, and in such cases it is better to learn how to paint your nails according to all the rules.
Before you start applying polish, carefully inspect your nails. It’s probably not worth specifying that they need to be painted after a manicure, classic or European, has been done. But if it is not required, then it is worth checking once again whether they need to be filed, polished, given the same length, in a word, “refreshed”.
If everything is in order, then you can proceed directly to the varnish application procedure.
It is best to paint your nails on a table, under good lighting. Nearby it is worth laying out in advance the tools that may be needed in the process - ear cotton swabs, a stick with a pointed end (a toothpick or an orange wood manicure stick will do), cotton wool (cotton pads), nail polish remover, and, of course, yourself varnish, base (base) and fixer. Many girls believe that they can do without the last two elements and are deeply mistaken, since the base and fixer perform a rather important function.
Thus, the base coat allows you to hide all the unevenness on the nail plate, preparing a fairly strong and smooth base, and also prevents the varnish from destroying it. And the fixative will help keep the varnish coating in a perfectly even and smooth state for a long time.
By the way, you can both paint your toenails and remove the varnish, taking into account all the above wishes. But if you want to paint your nails correctly and beautifully, you will also need to stock up on a special spacer for your fingers. If you don’t have one, regular cotton pads will do.
Well, now, perhaps, about the coating procedure itself.
1. If after a manicure your hands are covered with cream, then the nail plate will need to be degreased first. This can be done with any nail polish remover (preferably without acetone).
2. Apply a base coat to your nails. As a rule, it is colorless, so you need to be careful not to stain the cuticle. Once the base has dried, you can proceed to applying varnish.
3. Squeeze the bottle of varnish in your palm and shake vigorously. This will make it a uniform consistency and allow it to lie evenly, without bubbles.
4. Apply the required amount of varnish to the brush. Please note that excess will be unevenly distributed over the plate, and too little will paint it poorly.
5. Start painting from the middle, using even strokes, then on the sides, carefully distributing the varnish.
6. Once it dries, you can apply a second layer - this way you can achieve a deeper, more saturated color. Dry the layers thoroughly.
7. Complete the procedure by applying a fixative and give your hands rest for 15-20 minutes.
That, in fact, is the whole science of how to paint your nails correctly and beautifully yourself. But, despite its simplicity, it doesn’t hurt to familiarize yourself with some tricks that will help you achieve the perfect result.
1. It’s best to start painting your nails with your little finger.
2. If you accidentally stain your cuticles with nail polish, soak a cotton swab or the tip of a toothpick in nail polish remover and carefully wipe off the excess.
3. If the polish does not adhere well, soak a cotton pad in the liquid, apply it to the nail for 5 seconds, and then carefully wipe it off.
4. If you want short nails to appear longer, do not paint the entire sides of the nail plate, leave a gap of 1 mm.
5. After painting your nails, wipe the surface of the tube with a cotton pad soaked in nail polish remover - this will help keep the polish in good condition for a long time.
Nail extensions are still one of the most popular nail services. Therefore, it is not surprising that many girls are concerned about the question of how to properly paint their nails after extensions on their own at home.
In general, it is possible, but you need to take into account a number of nuances.
If you are going to paint nails with acrylic extensions, then before painting you should apply a colorless base to the surface of the nail, which will protect the acrylic from the color pigments of the varnish. And after it dries, apply the varnish itself.
The same applies to nails extended with gel. But it is recommended to remove polish from both acrylic and gel nails only with a liquid that does not contain acetone. Otherwise, there is a high risk of ruining the nail coating.
Manicure is one of the main details of a woman’s image. Therefore, quite often many girls are faced with the question of what are the fashion trends in this direction, what nail polish is in fashion.
It should be noted that the only timeless classic is the so-called “French” - a French manicure that is as close to natural as possible. And since naturalness reigns on the catwalks now, the “French” style, accordingly, remains at the peak of popularity.
Otherwise, it can be noted that deep berry shades, black, and gold have remained relevant for several seasons now. In the summer, you can experiment with extravagant blues, light greens, bright purples, neon pinks, yellows, oranges and other bold shades.
Painting on the surface of the nail does not give up its position either. If you know how to paint your nails correctly, but have the skills and imagination, you can decorate them with fancy patterns and colors.
Another fashion trend is to paint your nails in different colors. Moreover, here you can experiment with the color scheme of the French manicure (the base is one color, the tip is another, most often contrasting), and alternate varnishes of different colors on each hand.
Or you can even paint your nails in accordance with the science of Feng Shui. By the way, this is a fairly current trend lately.
As you know, Feng Shui is an ancient science of finding and attracting energies favorable to humans. With its help, you can be able to build your life so that you are always accompanied by luck, health, prosperity, and at the same time harmony always reigns in your soul. Feng Shui is usually associated with the correct zoning of housing and the creation of an interior according to all the rules of this science. But you can also use it in something like manicure.
If you don’t get into subtleties and nuances, then a Feng Shui manicure is when the index, thumb and little finger are painted the same color. But at the same time, it is important to know which nails are painted with a different color. And usually these are the nails on the ring and middle fingers. Why they? Astrology provides the answer. According to it, the middle finger is protected by the planet Saturn, which attracts good luck in career and business. And the nameless one is the Sun, which influences all other planets and helps in all areas of life. And then, after such a manicure, when you look at your nails, even unconsciously, you will be programming yourself at the subconscious level for good luck and prosperity.
At the same time, it is also important to know that it is necessary to correctly paint your nails in different colors only on the giving hand, and for us it is the right (for left-handed people - the left). By giving something, we begin to receive even more in return. After all, the more we give, the more we receive in return.
The color of the varnish is also of great importance. Here you can use both contrasting shades and the same color scheme. However, they must be in harmony with each other.
Drawings that correspond to both your goals and the element to which you belong can also enhance the magic of attracting good luck. Try it! It is possible that such an ordinary procedure as a manicure will help you open new horizons in life, as bright as the polish in your cosmetic bag.
Decorating nails is a whole science. Some people don’t like this process due to its length and scrupulousness, but others get pleasure from it and relax psychologically and morally. Be that as it may, every self-respecting young lady needs to know how to paint her nails correctly. Even those who regularly visit salons and use the services of a manicurist wear long or short nail extensions. We do hair removal and beneficial treatments at home and have been painting our nails at home for a long time. Is this correct and not harmful?
In order for the varnish to last longer, and most importantly, for the hands to have a well-groomed appearance and attract attention, creating your positive image, you simply need to carefully prepare your nails for applying varnish.
Today there are many types of manicure, so everyone, even the most fastidious young lady, can choose the ideal method for herself. If we talk about salon conditions, then a competent master himself can clearly determine what type of manicure is right for you. Well, for home use, we recommend using a preparation or Japanese type of manicure. These are unedged methods, which means the technology is performed quickly, easily and safely.
If you want to know how to learn how to paint your nails, then you can’t avoid studying the theory.
Go through all stages of manicure carefully. The instructions also apply to those who have extended nails. In its simplest form it looks like this:
It is very important to polish your nail plates well so that the polish lasts longer. But if you decide to do a shellac manicure on your nail extensions or your nails at home, then the process looks completely different, more on that a little later.
When applying regular polish to your nails, you need to follow a certain algorithm of actions. If you do everything at home carefully and according to the instructions, you can keep your nails in perfect condition for much longer.
Here's how experts advise doing a manicure and decorating your nails with varnish:
On average, the entire process, including drying the house, takes about an hour.
To ensure that the polish applies easily and evenly and stays on your nails for a long time, consider the following points:
These are not all the nuances. To get a feel for how to properly paint your nails with regular polish, you need to try this process.
After the appearance on the market of such manicure products as shellac and biogel, every representative of the fair sex has the opportunity to make a much more durable manicure at home, which lasts until the nails grow back. A manicure with this varnish can be done once every 2-3 weeks, it depends on the speed of nail growth. Moreover, it is not harmful at all.
We recommend using shellac, since it does not require cutting off the top layer of the nail and is much easier to remove than biogel. Everyone understands how fashionable it is to paint your nails with such means, but this is not only a tribute to fashion, but also concern for the health and beauty of your hands.
For the procedure you will need:
Kits for beginners are sold in specialized stores.
Here's what the process looks like step by step:
When using shellac, you need to remember to be especially careful. The viscous texture does not contribute to uniform application; it is somewhat unusual to paint with it.
It is recommended to paint your nails this way for 2 months. Then you need to take a break and paint with regular varnish.
Having done an ideal (or close to ideal) manicure at home, do not forget about caring for your nails in the intervals between manicures. In order for your nails to grow strong and healthy, you need not only to know how to paint your nails correctly, but also to constantly take care of them: carefully lubricate your fingers, and most importantly, the base of your nails with a special oil for nails and cuticles. In the same capacity, you can use a mixture of essential oils for nail care. In extreme cases, you can apply regular extra virgin olive oil.
In order for the skin on your hands to be moisturized, and therefore young, you need to take healthy baths with sea salt, essential oils, dairy products, and so on.
Remember that you need to protect your hands from temperature changes, do not keep them in water for a long time, otherwise your nails may peel and hangnails may form, and do housework carefully.
Part of this care can be considered the correct selection of high-quality materials for manicure at home, as well as the ability to use them.
If always having perfect hands is the norm for you, then it’s time to learn how to carefully do an unrivaled manicure yourself. Find out how it's fashionable to paint your nails now - and go ahead. You will definitely succeed.
“Teach me how to paint my nails beautifully! Well, for the life of me, I can’t paint my nails evenly. Even light varnish comes out crooked, let alone red! In general, give advice on how to paint your nails correctly . Best regards, Olga"
Well, Olga, you are not the only one tormented by this problem. And if you can still paint long nails neatly, then you have to tinker with short ones. As someone who has short nails (for a number of reasons), I know first-hand how difficult it is to paint your nails evenly without hurting the cuticles and the area around the nail.
So, the women's site Sympaty.net tells you how to paint your nails correctly so that your manicure looks beautiful and your hands look well-groomed.
Before you start painting your nails, treat the surface of the nail with nail polish remover, or wash your nails with soap and dry well. On clean, grease-free and dry nails, the polish will last a long time without peeling or bubbling.
Next, apply the first layer of varnish - a transparent shade or a special base for varnish. This will make the surface of the nail smooth, which will allow the polish to last longer, and will also provide the nail plate with additional nutrition - vitamins and other useful substances.
ALWAYS apply 2 coats of colored varnish , be it translucent or a bright, rich shade. Only two layers will allow you to enjoy the true color of your nail polish, this is the only way the polish will lie smoothly without streaks, and your manicure will look complete and perfect. As a rule, one layer of colored varnish does not turn out saturated , which is why the nails look faded.
You can also apply a special fixative on top of the colored varnish (second layer). This is done to keep your nails from peeling for as long as possible, and sometimes it gives extra shine to your nails. Although, if you have already applied 2 layers of colored varnish, and underneath there is a transparent shade, this may be enough. So decide for yourself whether to apply a fixative. Personally, I get along just fine without it.
Dry your nails as long as possible! You can dip them in cold water and wave them around with your hands, but wait at least 20-30 minutes after applying the last coat. Otherwise, fingerprints of everything you touched will remain on your nails. Remember - the more layers of varnish, the longer the nails take to dry.
After your nails are dry, use a toothpick (a match and a cotton swab are too thick) and wrap a small piece of cotton wool around the tip. Dip a toothpick into nail polish remover and wipe off any polish smeared around the edges of your nails. Please keep in mind:
That's all. Now let's move on to the technique of applying varnish.
There is nothing complicated here. Indeed, it is easier to paint long nails beautifully than short ones. The women's site Sympaty.net tells how to do it right:
Only after the first layer of colored varnish has dried, apply the next one , otherwise your nails will take a very long time to dry.
How to check if the varnish is dry? Use the nail of one hand to touch the other, as if lightly patting. If the nails do not stick together, the polish is dry.
When you're done with the colored polish, apply nail dryer or sealer .
Don't confuse short nails with medium length nails! The latter are just as easy to paint as long ones, but when the nails are short, it is difficult to paint them neatly and beautifully.
For short nails, always use a thin enough polish . On long nails, thickened varnish is easy to apply evenly, and a second coat is not required, but on short nails, thick varnish will definitely stain the skin around the nail.
Also refrain from bright colors - red, black, yellow, fuchsia. As you can see from the photo, it looks quite untidy . Pastel shades and translucent nail polishes are best for short nails
The principles of applying varnish are the same as for long nails, but with some nuances:
That's all the subtleties that will help you paint your nails correctly. Have a beautiful manicure!
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