Glitter for nails, foil, sequins, sequins, varnishes with shimmer - with all this you can create a festive manicure in a matter of minutes. But sometimes you can overdo it with gloss, or it will not be combined with the base color of the varnish. mystylex.techinfus.com/en/ decided to figure out what types of glitter there are, how to use it correctly in manicure, and what are the latest trends in the use of glitter for nails.

Glitter and its types

Many people mean different things by the word "glitter". Let's see what it is. In general terms, it is a glitter nail polish. But then opinions differ. In order not to get confused in different concepts, consider the types of glitter:

1. Dry glitter for nails. Yes, they may well be called glitter. It is a loose coating that is applied to the base color of the varnish or to the transparent base. There can be many sizes of sequins, as well as shapes: round, square, rhombuses, rectangles, triangles and polygons. Large sparkles are usually applied one at a time, while small ones can be used to cover the nail.
   
   
2. Liquid glitter. It represents the same dry glitter, but already mixed with a base of varnish or gel polish. It is more convenient to use, but does not involve large particles in its composition. Liquid or gel glitter can be applied to the entire nail plate, or you can draw a drawing with a thin brush. It can be gold, silver, multi-colored or other shades.
   
   
3. Varnish or gel polish with shimmer. The smallest sparkles, barely noticeable, like the milky way, are called shimmers. As a rule, they are applied completely to the entire nail plate. Small shimmer is completely unobtrusive and can also be in a variety of shades. Shimmer clear varnishes can be applied to any solid base color of the nail.
   

Current trends in the use of glitter for manicure

Minimalism is the main trend of the current year. This means that there should not be a lot of glitter and shine. The abundance of rhinestones, sparkles, sequins has already become a thing of the past. If you use them, then only to a minimum. So, here are the main trends this season regarding how to use glitter and shine in nail design.

French manicure with glitter

This is for fans of the classics, but if the traditional jacket is already fed up or you want to add festivity for some reason. French manicure can be decorated with glitter as you like, the main thing, again, is not to overdo it with an abundance of sparkling decor. A good option is a classic jacket on a nude or transparent base, with a white "smile" and a light shimmer on top. Choose for this transparent coatings with a shimmer in a silver shade - it will look best on white.

Large sequins and sequins can be used to decorate the nail at the cuticle. In this case, it is worth applying them only to one or two fingers on the hand, carefully laying them out at the base of the nail plate. An option for the bold and bright is a "smile" at the tip of the nail, completely done with glitter. It can be with a clear outline, drawn with a thin brush, or in the form of an ombre. In the second case, the sparkles will create a gradient, smoothly moving to the base of the nail plate.

Using sequins

Large sequins (also called kamifubuki or confetti) can be used with any base shade of nail polish or gel polish. As we said above, they are usually laid out one at a time, depending on the design you want to get.Such nail art looks very festive and attracts enough attention. Therefore, there should not be many sequins. Large flat dry sequins can be of any geometric shape, as well as in the shape of hearts, stars and other shapes, and in any color.

Sequins of any shade look good on light varnishes, and for dark ones it is better to choose contrasting, light ones so that they are noticeable. The most popular option for today is spreading glitter at the base of the nail, near the cuticle. They can be laid out one at a time, or several, making a stretch to the tip of the nail. Remember that when using gold or silver, this glitter should match the color of the jewelry you wear on your hands.

Glitter painting

Another very discreet, sophisticated and elegant manicure option is glitter painting. In this case, you will definitely need a liquid gel glitter of a fairly fine fraction, as well as a thin brush for drawings. What to draw? It doesn't matter at all, the main thing is that this is done very subtly and accurately. Therefore, it is better to perform such a manicure with an experienced master in the salon so that it does not look like a schoolgirl did it. A beautiful painting is suitable for a business lady if it is done on a nude or light basis.

The simplest option is geometry in the form of stripes and lines on the nails, parallel or intersecting in any direction. But geometry in the current season will be the most trendy, so be sure to try this nail design. Floral motifs and floristic designs require some drawing skills. Here you can paint not only with glitter, but also with some contrasting shade. Another option is to use a glitter hole in the moon design. Very interesting and relevant, attracts attention, but at the same time not vulgar.

Matte glitter manicure

The brightest and most contrasting glitter, sequins, glitter patterns look, of course, on a matte finish. The gloss of the glitter is not distracted by the glossy sparkle of the varnish itself. This option is perfect for a holiday or gala evening. The base color of the varnish can be any. Light nude or pastel shades look best, as well as more saturated ones: blue, green, fuchsia, purple and even black mat.

How to use gloss for a matte finish? Any of the above methods. It can be single sequins and confetti laid out, or it can be a small glitter in the form of some drawings and ornaments. Again, it is worth showing restraint in the abundance of sparkle, since it is most visible on the matte base. On a matte nail, the "smile" of a French jacket and a moon manicure hole look good, so it's worth trying these options.

Fine shimmer in different shades

Well, and finally, we moved on to that very small shimmer, which was mentioned above. A universal option is a transparent varnish or gel varnish with fine sparkles. It can be used with any base color - from the lightest to black. But there are also options that are already with color. In this case, the sparkles in the shimmer also match the shade of the varnish itself. It looks very gentle and restrained, but the nail shines and shimmers.

There are variants with a shine contrasting with the base color of the varnish. Dark shades look best: black, purple, dark blue, dark green, burgundy. Small sparkles shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow create the effect of the "milky way". The smaller the shimmer, the more it can be used, even applying to all fingers. If the glitter is larger, apply it on one or two fingers, and make sure the base polish on the other nails matches the color.