Looking for an unusual nail polish? Try it with sand effect!

One of the latest offerings on the manicure market is sand-effect nail polish. It creates a beautiful relief, looks impressive, but not pretentious. You can find a variety of options on sale: matte, shiny, fine-grained or shimmering with large glitter. Sand polishes are suitable for a variety of designs or can be worn on their own.

What a beast sand nail polish is

A fashionable novelty - textured varnish, immediately after its appearance on the market, attracted close attention and quickly became popular. Thousands of fashionistas are already doing a “sugar manicure”.

Nails coated with sand varnish appear both externally and to the touch to be strewn with grains of sand of different sizes . The abrasive particles that make up the varnish, after it dries, lead to the appearance of an interesting pattern reminiscent of the sands of hot deserts. Sand varnish is quite dense and thick.

At first glance, the varnish in the bottle seems ordinary. To achieve a visible effect, shake the varnish well before applying so that the “sugar” particles mix with the rest of the mass and are evenly distributed on the nails.

The sand coating looks unusual and original. A shimmering, magical manicure will be achieved by using a textured varnish with reflective particles and sparkles of various sizes. If both components are present, the mesmerizing shine of your nails will delight both you and those around you. Pay attention to the photos that demonstrate the beauty of sand-effect nail polish.

Advice: do not use too coat - a top, finishing coating that smoothes out roughness. It will turn an original manicure into a regular one. If the uneven spots are too large, cover your nails with a very thin layer of clear sealer.

Pros and cons of sand varnish

Advantages:

• Original;
• Beautiful;
• Protects nails from harmful external influences;
• Dries quickly;
• It lasts quite a long time (if the varnish is of high quality and the layer is of the required thickness).

Flaws:

• If you apply too much varnish, the coating becomes brittle ( chips appear );
• The shade that appears on the nails after drying is sometimes different from the color of the polish in the bottle. What to do? Be sure to apply a base coat to even out the tone;
• Removing nail polish is a little more difficult than regular nail polish.

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Powder top, cashmere-effect finish for gel polish

You can get velvet nails not only with the help of “sugar”, but also using a special type of finishing coat - with a matte effect. They do not look as “fluffy” as with decorative sand, the surface simply loses its glossy shine and becomes like satin with a slight shine, velvet or velor. All manufacturers have similar tops. The most famous, inexpensive and high-quality products are produced by the following companies:

• LiaNail,
• ONIQ,
• Haruyama,
• Solomeya.

How to Apply Sand Nail Polish

To make the “sand” layer look neat and stay on your nails for a long time, apply it correctly:

1. Cover the nail plate with a special base;
2. Shake the bottle well so that the glitter and abrasive particles are mixed with the total mass;
3. Place a little varnish on the brush. A layer that is too thick looks uneven and sloppy. It may split and crack;
4. If you bought a thinner nail polish with a sandy effect, Golden Rose, for example, you will need two coats (thin ones!);
5. Take your time so as not to “overdo” the amount of varnish;
6. Don't touch your nails. Wait for the coating to crystallize. The effect appears within 10 or 15 minutes.

Sand manicure ideas

Stylists use many ideas to create a spectacular sand manicure. Among the most common and in demand are the following:

• Nail art with a matte finish looks extremely elegant. The velvet motif can be applied over or onto individual fingers;
• You can add depth and saturation to the image using a black tone;
• freshness, tenderness and romance will be given by a white tint;
• to complement evening dresses, a shiny effect will be indispensable, this can be a “golden sand” manicure or a metallic shine;
• The addition of rhinestones looks extremely organic;
• the marine theme becomes especially relevant with the beginning of the summer season;
• The image of roses will add additional femininity;
• the velvet effect can be achieved using one shade or several multi-colored tones;
• This version of nail art will fit very organically into the wedding look.

French

French with sand can be done in several ways:

• Complements classic French design. Cover 1 nail completely with transparent decor on one side, and shade the cuticle on the other.
• Choose a nude shade of gel polish as your main one. The “smile” should be made with colored velvety sand. You can take 2 different shades and apply them both to the free edge of each nail: one from the left roller, the other from the right, so that they meet in the center.
• Make a traditional French design. But on 1 nail of each hand, make a manicure completely speckled. It can be white or pink, that is, it can be combined with primary colors. Or they acquire a bright shade that stands out against the background of the classic French tones.

painting

When performing a velvet manicure on gel polish, you can decorate it with unique patterns using gel paints. It can be a beautiful design in feminine shades with velvet roses and small rhinestones, like drops of dew in delicate buds. Or create a warm and cozy knitted manicure by repeating the knitting pattern of your favorite sweater.

Velvety sand holds up better on a matte surface and is also easier to brush on and paint well. Sand sticks to gel polish more securely than to varnish, because it tends to spread.

How to remove nail polish

Remember two rules:

• Do not hurry!
• Don't rub your nail when trying to remove sand polish! You will damage the nail plate.

So:

1. Soak swabs or cotton pads in nail polish remover;
2. Wrap each nail with them;
3. Wait at least 3 minutes;
4. Gently wipe your nails without pressing. If the coating is not completely removed, wet the new discs and leave for a couple more minutes;
5. Apply a nourishing cream or product to protect the nail plate.

What do we need?

Before you begin the procedure of applying velvet manicure at home, you should purchase the necessary materials that will greatly simplify the process.

We need:

1. Files of various abrasiveness, cuticle nippers, pusher.
2. Standard set for applying gel polish. Includes degreaser, primer, base gel polish, top coat and colored gel polishes.
3. Liquid for removing the sticky layer and sponges.
4. A thin brush for applying patterns and a medium brush for removing excess velvet from the skin.
5. UV or LED lamp.
6. If you have everything you need, move on to the next step.

Selecting your varnish

The acquaintance with sand varnish has not yet been so long, but the girls have already made the first conclusions. Each brand has both advantages and disadvantages. Let's compare to find out which sand effect nail polish is worth buying.

Varnish from OPI “Liquid Sand”

The American company OPI produces varnish for “sugar” manicure using its own revolutionary development – ​​technology that leads to the appearance of a texture called “liquid sand”.
The same rough structure, the same grains of sand on the surface. But the coating is of better quality and is easy to apply. Lasts great for a week. Many OPI varnish collections have an original composition that other manufacturers do not have.

Glitter can be very interesting: stars, holographic figures, sparkles, etc. The presence of shimmer gives the effect of glow and deep volume.

Mariah Carey's Liquid Sand™ collection made waves in 2013. She introduced Russian fashionistas to innovative coatings. Cost – 455 rubles.

Golden Rose

The Turkish manufacturer has been familiar to Russian beauties for a long time. Budget varnish Golden Rose with a sandy texture has proven itself well. The 31 shades of the “Holiday” collection have tones with and without glitter and the entire palette of colors. On the company's official website you can order varnish for 149 rubles.

Dance Legend

There is also a company in Russia that produces a trendy new product.
OLBO is the manufacturer of the popular sand varnish Danse Legend. The collection with fine glitter “Sahara Cristal” has a light texture and is easy to apply. Two coats of varnish are recommended. The effect is excellent, but the coating is quite unstable. Cost - 180 rubles per bottle. You can easily make hand baths for dry skin yourself; there is nothing complicated, just follow our advice.

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China Glaze

The difference between the “Texture” collection and similar products from other companies is its seasonal palette with rich, bright colors.
There are six of them. Shimmer and glitter – in moderation. Silicone particles give the varnish thickness. The varnish from China Glaze goes on evenly and is easy to remove. When mixing colors, a 3D effect is achieved.

New items from China Glaze – sand varnishes in white and black colors. Thick enamel varnishes allow you to create a flawless manicure. Snow white or deep black look great and highlight your style. Price – 289 rub.

Interesting design options

Some useful tips to help you create an original and effective design using velvet sand.

Beautiful French design.

To do this, you need to use white velvet, which is applied to the smile line. This option is perfect for a wedding manicure, and applying patterns with white sand will make it more expressive. Decorating your wedding design with sparkling rhinestones will perfectly complement the picture.

If you decide to apply a velvet pattern, you should not paint it on every nail; two or three nails are enough.

This combination emphasizes the presence of taste - moderate, but no less beautiful.

A classic composition of black and white tones of gel polish.

White velvet looks contrasting against a black background, emphasizing the depth of the design. So, gold or silver velvet looks good against a black background.

• Red shellac and black sand.

This composition will turn any shy girl into a femme fatale. Red color on nails is always in fashion, and decorating with velvet sand will add elegance and luxury to your look.

• Winter motives.

This manicure is preferred during the cold season, and the most successful pattern is a braid. In order to convey the full depth of the design, the nail is sprinkled with velvet, thereby creating the effect of grains of snow on the nails.

Velvet manicure is quite convenient and practical for special occasions, and the procedure for removing the gel coating is no different from the standard one.

Chameleon, craquelure, thermovarnish

Chameleons change their hue as the viewing angle changes, allowing you to create iridescent transitions of one or more tones on your nails. They are classified as glossy coatings. It is quite stable, since it contains small mica particles.

Craquelure creates a cracking effect. The material is very unstable, so it must be secured with an additional layer of transparent finishing varnish. The result is a sort of “giraffe” print on the nails.

Thermovarnish can change color depending on the temperature of the fingers or the environment.

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Jelly, mica, shimmer, glitter

The jelly has a jelly-like structure and transparency . It's hard to achieve vibrancy with it (even with multiple coats), although it can have a rich hue in the bottle.

Mica is very similar to jelly, but it contains oblong particles that shimmer in the light.

The shimmer includes shimmering grains. They give your nails volume and a jewel-like glow. Depending on the concentration of such particles, the coating can be almost invisible, and then it can be used in everyday life. Or, conversely, stand out with its brilliance, which makes it indispensable for parties. The varnish is easy to apply without leaving streaks, but due to the presence of sparks it is very difficult to remove.

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Glitter is the sister of shimmer, but instead of tiny particles it contains small sparkles. Such an addition can be plain or colored, in the shape of a circle, rectangle, triangle, hearts, stars. Removing it from nails is also problematic.

What is the difference between acrylic powder and velvet sand?

Both of these materials are polymer powder. Only their composition is different. In addition to acrylic powder of a special coarser grind, the composition includes microparticles and fibers that add velvety to the material.

Although the products are identical, acrylic powder lasts longer than sand, but does not look as voluminous on the nails. But judging by the reviews of the girls, this manicure solution is very durable and convenient in everyday life.

To create a sand manicure, you can use acrylic powder. To get a sparkling design, you can add glitter of different sizes to it.

The velvet product itself is a patented material and its cost is significantly higher than that of acrylic powder. Each girl decides for herself which product to choose from these two.

Sugar candies

Nowadays, many products have appeared on the nail design market, thanks to which you can achieve the effect of sugar on your nails. You can choose any colors: plain, neon or melange.

You can create a sweet surface using acrylic powder with small glitter.

• Each nail needs to be covered with a base, two layers of colored varnish and polymerized in a lamp.
• Apply a thin layer of top.
• Immediately, gently sprinkle acrylic dust using a pusher over the entire surface of the nail.
• Dry in a lamp and remove all excess with a brush.

To prevent excess powder from spilling, it is recommended to hold the nail over the jar and sprinkle glitter on top.

Metallic, duo/multichrome, holographic, magnetic

The so-called metallic gives the nail the effect of a foil coating. Most often it has silver and golden shades. Copper and bronze colors are less common.

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Duo- and multichrome change their colors when the angle of light or viewing changes, creating an interesting combination of several shades on the nail. There are many types of this effect; there are contrasting ones, for example, black and white, and monochrome ones. If there are two such shades, the varnish is called duochrome; if there are more, then multi.

The holographic is very reminiscent of a gasoline film on a puddle. It also sparkles and shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.

Magnetic varnish contains particles of iron filings, which, when applied to a magnet, form a beautiful pattern. Applying it will require some experience.

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Enamel, mother of pearl, gloss, satin

The enamel has a creamy texture , which makes it easy to apply without leaving streaks. And it holds up just as well. It is characterized by a slight gloss effect and opaque coating. This varnish is considered a classic and can be used both in everyday life and in a festive setting.

Mother of pearl has long been a hit, especially in the Soviet Union, where any nail polish was considered a luxury. It contains particles that provide a magical shine. Classic pearlescent varnish has pink shades, but manufacturers have learned to make this coating in any color. Its peculiarity is that the varnish emphasizes all the imperfections of the nail, and therefore requires special leveling. In addition, it is difficult to apply, as it can leave uneven stripes and contribute to the visual “aging” of the hands.

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Gloss finish is the granddaddy of all varnishes. A single-color coating with a glossy effect is easy to find on the dressing table of almost every lady who takes care of her hands. They come in bright or distinctly neutral shades. Very often this varnish is called cream. It fits well and holds up well.

Matte varnish is the opposite of its previous brother. It does not shine and still tops the ratings of nail decoration products. Combinations of pearlescent and matte shades are often used to create unusual manicures.

Reference. There are even special products that make a matte finish shiny and vice versa.

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