How to properly perform Hollywood manicure technology

Minx's manicure is done using stickers. Of course, every girl who wants to be beautiful will then wonder whether such a manicure will last? After all, you want to be radiant from the tips of your nails to the ends of your hair, but at the same time, it is advisable not to repaint your hair a hundred times, achieving the desired shade, and not to run every day for a manicure, because the wonderful design has been erased or broken off.

General concepts about Minx

Despite the fact that such nail coating has not been used very recently in the nail industry, such nail designs are still just entering the wider market. The highlight of this manicure is the metallic shine. But don’t think that imitation of expensive metals ends the entire range of designs for this nail coating. Not at all! Colors, shapes, patterns - the designs are almost limitless and will satisfy even the most pampered and spoiled fashionista.

What is a Minx manicure?

Minx is a shrink film with an adhesive backing. That is, when performing a Minx manicure, it is not dye that is applied to the nails, but a picture, as it were, pasted on. With such a description, one might imagine that the manicure will not last long, but this is not the case. He can delight his lucky owner from 5 to 14 days. Of course, provided that the owner does not spend them in the sauna. Unfortunately, Minx nail polish is not compatible with hot steam. But it is compatible with hot water, which means you can take a shower or wash dishes without fear that the film will peel off.

Initially, Minx came in a transparent design and was used to preserve nails. That is why with such a manicure you can easily do household chores, sports, have fun and relax, even in a club, at the opera, or at the dacha, digging potatoes. It not only adds zest to the appearance, is not only a new, fashionable and pleasing accessory to the eye, but also copes well with its protective function, reducing the risk of nail breakage.

History of Minx

In 2006, American Janice Jordan, who worked in a car repair shop, wondered about creating a unique protective coating for her nails. Australian Dawn Lynch-Goodwin supported her best friend's aspirations. The girls had the idea of ​​covering their nails with a special heat-resistant film resembling foil. The innovative product was immediately patented. The first star to try out a shining manicure was Lady Gaga. Other Hollywood beauties followed the singer's example. In the photo you see how impressive the Minx film looks even on short nails.

Today Minx manicure has become more accessible. You can cover your nails with a dazzling gloss at the salon or at home. To master nail art yourself, you need to purchase special nail stickers. I must say that doing a Hollywood manicure on your own is quite difficult. You will need a lot of patience and time. In a salon, this procedure takes about half an hour, but at home it can take several hours. Pay special attention to the nail preparation stage. For a manicure, you should prepare some tools in advance:

• nail scissors;
• glass nail file;
• orange stick;
• cuticle scissors.

Pros and cons of Minx manicure

The Minx brand carefully monitors the quality of the products, which are then used to cover the nails of beauties who have turned their attention to this particular manicure style. In order to start doing Minx manicures, you need to undergo special certification. So you can rest assured about the safety and quality of the procedure - Minx does not hand out its certificates to everyone! The advantages of this coating are as follows:

1. No need to dry your nails. Immediately after application, you can begin to go about your business.
2. The cuticle line and the lines on the sides will be perfectly straight.
3. There are no unpleasant odors when applied.
4. High stability (without fixer Minx lasts 5-9 days, with fixer - up to 14 days and looks wonderful).
5. Minx does not fade.
6. No additional care is needed. If suddenly the coating begins to “lift”, you just need to “put it in place” in one motion and press it down a little.
7. Removing a manicure is simple; you just need to heat your nails with a hairdryer and remove them.
8. The coating is hypoallergenic. It is very important. Anyone who has experienced an allergy to varnish knows what a problem it is.
9. Protection from mechanical or chemical damage. Ideal for those with brittle or soft nails.
10. Wonderful varied design.

The disadvantages of Minx's manicure have not yet been discovered. It's difficult to change your nail design every day.

Causes of dry hand skin

Minx manicure done on flaky fingers will focus not on the beauty of nail art, but on the fingers and hands. The cause of dryness may be a reaction to a new cosmetic product (cream, lotion), an allergic reaction, etc. If dryness began to appear after the last purchase of a hand skin care product, discard it. Try a familiar remedy that has won your trust. Dry hands may be the body's reaction to a disease of the internal organs. Peeling skin on the hands can be a side effect of some serious diseases. Minx manicure in this case is not the best way to hide imperfections in the skin of your hands. This requires urgent consultation with a professional cosmetologist or doctor.

But things are not always so serious. The skin on your hands can become “poor quality” for the most trivial reasons. Weather changes, changes in climate zones, temperature changes. Sometimes, if you stay in water for a long time, your hands can become flaky. This may also be due to frequent visits to the pool or seaside holidays. Trivial water procedures can cause dry hands in your particular case. Minx manicure advises to listen to your body and consult a specialist. This type of manicure looks great on perfectly well-groomed hands. If serious causes of dry skin are excluded, it is worth starting to do resuscitation procedures.

How to do a Minx manicure

To apply the selected film, it must be slightly heated under a red light lamp, removed from its place on the palette using a soft wooden stick, applied to the nail and carefully smoothed and leveled, starting from the cuticle, moving to the edge of the nail. In this case, it must be carefully, gently, but firmly pressed against the nail using a plastic pusher.

When it sticks, it should be cut to the shape of the nail and filed on the free edges. Before applying the coating, the nail must be degreased. If you don’t have any plans to visit a manicure, but want to pamper yourself with such a manicure, then here are some tricky tips on how to do such a manicure at home: you can heat Minx under a simple lamp or using a hairdryer; Remove from the palette using a soft thin nail file.

Instead of a pusher, a fingertip is used, and you can degrease your nails by anointing them with nail polish remover, alcohol-containing liquid, or washing them with dishwashing detergent that has anti-grease properties.

This manicure is perfect for any occasion.

Preparatory stage

Even and smooth nails are a prerequisite for performing a high-quality manicure in the Minx style.

1. Start the procedure with pleasant relaxation. Dip your fingers into a warm soapy solution and allow yourself to dream for 5 minutes. Imagine walking down the red carpet with your Hollywood manicure shimmering in the bright spotlight.
2. If you want to adjust the shape or length of your nails, use a nail file. In this regard, manicure with nail stickers has a number of positive features. You can decorate nails of any length in the Hollywood style. It doesn't matter whether your nails are natural or artificial.
3. Gently push back the cuticle with an orange stick and cut it with rounded scissors. If necessary, remove rough skin from the side bolsters.
4. Apply nourishing oil to your nails and massage with your fingertips for 3 minutes. Don't neglect this point. The oil will not only soothe irritated skin, but also strengthen your nails.

Conclusion

We looked at the main advantages and disadvantages of Hollywood film and studied the features of decorating nails with this accessory. To make the process of creating a Minx manicure with your own hands easier, check out the visual video in this article. The comments are open to your questions and comments on the topic if you have anything to add.

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Text \ Photo Victoria BOLSHOVA Posted 05/06/2020

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Do-it-yourself manicure with semolina gel polish

Now we will tell you how to use semolina for nails, having a couple of shades of gel polishes and a lamp for polymerizing the material. When purchasing glitter snowball, remember that the smaller the grains of the material, the denser and neater it will lie on the nail. By applying semolina glitter on top of gel polish you will get a stunning velvet coating effect, these are the ideas we are eager to share with you.

Anti-French with semolina and Minx film

To perform the following nail art, in addition to white glitter snowball, you will need: a base, black gel polish, top gel polish, silver minx film, lamp, thin brush, file, brush. The step-by-step execution scheme for this design looks like this:

1. The nails are prepared for creating nail art: the free edge is shaped, the cuticle is processed, and the plates are degreased.
2. Then the minx film must be cut into the shape of a small semicircle. Make 10 of these blanks for each nail. Then the film is heated under a lamp, applied to the tip of the plate and smoothed.
3. Using a file, remove excess film protruding beyond the free edge.
4. After the films are placed, the nails are covered with a base and dried in a lamp for about 30 seconds.
5. Then the area of ​​the nail that is not covered with film is filled with black gel polish.
6. The plates are covered with a layer of topcoat and sent to the lamp until the material is polymerized.
7. Use a degreaser to remove the sticky layer from the nails and repeat the application of black gel polish to make the shade rich and dense.
8. Sprinkle white semolina onto the not-dried coating, and then dry the marigolds in a lamp. This semolina nail design involves applying glitter snow to all fingers except the ring fingers.
9. When the material is completely dry, excess semolina glitter must be removed with a brush.

Thanks to the win-win combination of black and silver, this manicure looks stylish, and the sand effect created by semolina glitter makes it unusual.

Embossed semolina roses on nails

The following design is made using the following materials: base, top and gel polish in soft plum and white colors, rhinestones, white semolina, lamp. The step-by-step instructions for performing a manicure are as follows:

1. Nails are prepared in the standard way: the cuticle is pulled back, a file is shaped, and a degreaser is applied to the nails.
2. Next, all the plates are covered with a base for gel polish and dried in a lamp.
3. Apply a soft plum shade of gel polish in 2 layers and dry in a lamp until completely hardened.
4. Then we cover the nails with top coat, dry them again and remove the dispersion with a degreaser.
5. Let's move on to installing the rhinestones - to secure them, you need to put 3 drops of top on the nail, place the rhinestones on top and press them down a little. Pebbles are the centers of future roses. After this, the hand is placed under the lamp until the top is completely dry.
6. Next, remove the sticky layer with a degreaser.
7. Let's start drawing. For this, white gel polish or gel paint can be used. To apply the pattern you will need a thin brush. Draw swirls around each rhinestone to create a rose. The petals can be of different sizes and thicknesses; you should not try to make all three roses the same, each of them should be individual.
8. While the drawing is not dry, pour semolina on top in an even layer and place your hand in the lamp until the material hardens completely.
9. Then the excess semolina is removed with a brush.

Manicure is ready. Such voluminous roses will definitely not leave your hands without the attention and admiring glances of others. If this idea has inspired you, all you have to do is buy a nail polish and repeat the design with your own hands at home.

By the way, if you want to achieve a similar “sandy” effect on the entire surface of the nails, you can use a simplified method and purchase glitter varnishes, for example, Dance Legend. Applying it in 2 layers creates a dense coating and, unlike glitter on top of varnish, the glitter will not fall off.

Interesting nail art options

Initially, Minx manicure was presented in classic silver and golden tones. This design looks very impressive because it is associated with precious metals. In the photo you see what kind of nail art interested the outrageous singer Lady Gaga. No polish can give your nails such a dazzling metallic shine and shine!

You can choose monochrome Minx stickers or options with unusual designs, patterns, symbols, and textures. The collections are updated every season. Designers offer even more original and vibrant compositions. Hollywood manicure looks great at any time of the year. For any event in your life, you can choose a suitable sticker design that can accurately convey your mood. The photo shows only a hundredth of the possible nail art options.

Leopard manicure, which is very popular today, can now decorate your hands. For a visual example, we invite you to watch the video. You will be surprised how quickly and easily you can create stylish nail art and transform your nails.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMaym4dzTAg

And here are a few photos with a “cat” manicure.

The advantage of Minx stickers is that you get a ready-made design that will not smear and will fit perfectly on your nails. This does not mean that your imagination is limited to what the manufacturer offers. After all, you can purchase several sets and decorate each nail with different designs, as is done in the photo.

To consolidate your knowledge, we invite you to watch another video in which you will see an interesting Hollywood manicure. Don’t be afraid to learn new things, because using Minx stickers, you can create a really bright and stylish nail design at home that will not go unnoticed. Be beautiful and let Hollywood chic be the final chord of your luxurious look!