Translucent manicure features a weightless, delicate coating with a light veil effect. You can do it using gel polish. Or a camouflage base - has moderate covering ability, replaces the base and gel polish. If you want to achieve a shiny translucent coating, then use bases with the smallest shimmer particles or with a holographic effect. And by adding the current 2022 design to the camouflage, you will get a fashionable manicure for short or long nails.
Luxio jaded color
Translucent manicure on short nails
Short nails allow you to safely experiment with different colored translucent coatings, designs, decorations and color combinations. For example, milky and pastel colored camouflage coatings are one of the main trends of the spring/summer season. It is recommended to complement short lengths with translucent multi-colored manicure, milky gradient, gold foil, and sliders. Also in fashion is a top with an imitation of a “quail egg” pattern and a rubbing effect. Any of them will give an airy and original look to short nails.
Top 5. Bluesky Classic 80501
Rating (2021): 4.70
10 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, Veranail
The cheapest gel polish In our rating, Bluesky Classic 80501 has the best price. Gel polish costs 3 times less than most copies. However, the quality of the coating and pigment on the model is excellent.
The most comfortable brush Many users emphasized that the gel polish has a very comfortable brush. It is soft, elastic, does not lose its shape, does not fluff or crumble over time.
- Characteristics
Average price: 100 rub.
- Country: China
- Volume: 10 ml
- Curing in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Texture: liquid
- Effect: no effect
- Application: 2-3 layers
Bluesky Classic 80501 is often mentioned in the top lists of the best white gel polishes. Last but not least, the popularity of the model is associated with its affordable price. The varnish costs 3-4 times less than its analogues. However, its quality definitely deserves attention. First of all, Bluesky has very good pigment. The color is bright, pure white. And the main thing is that it does not fade over time. Secondly, the gel polish has an extremely convenient brush. Moderately soft and elastic, it is equally suitable for beginners and experienced craftsmen. On average, for a beautiful manicure you will need 2 layers. For those who like voluminous coverage, it is recommended to apply 3 layers. It is important here to choose a suitable base so that after one or two weeks the gel polish does not start to chip off.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Low cost
- No pigment washout
- For fragile and poorly growing nails
- Elastic soft brush
- Sometimes chips appear
- Liquid texture
Translucent color manicure
It is fashionable to do such a manicure with camouflage colored bases, which can be not only nude. For example, a weightless monochromatic overlap of the nail plate can be decorated using a milky, pink, lilac, gray-blue, light green or yellow camouflage shade. And then make a design. In the photo there are green and azure camouflage bases, sliders, gold leaf and a top with specks.
Top 7. Nano Professional Enamel NL 1200 white angel
Rating (2021): 4.62
12 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Nano-prof, Wildberries
For a French manicure The texture and color of Nano Professional gel polish is just designed for a French manicure.
Thin coating As you know, gel polish gives thickness and volume to nails. Nano Professional is a rare option where the texture is as thin as possible, and the coating is not visually very different from regular varnish.
- Characteristics
Average price: 546 rub.
- Country Russia
- Volume: 6 ml
- Curing in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30 s, 120 s
- Texture: liquid
- Effect: no effect
- Application: 2-3 layers
If you are looking for the best gel polish for a French manicure, then you should definitely take a closer look at this item. Nano Professional was created just for lovers of subtle textures and manicures in nude shades. This is not a bright white color, but a calm natural tone. It has a light liquid consistency that minimizes the bulk from the gel coating. As a result, the manicure looks very neat and natural. A particularly thin coating will be relevant for short nails, on which excessive volume looks rough. You need to apply the texture in a thin layer using spreading movements. For a beginner, this technique may seem complicated. Therefore, gel polish is more suitable for craftsmen, amateurs, and connoisseurs of liquid textures.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Suitable for French
- Does not create thickness or volume
- Spreads well on nails
- Smooth application without streaks
- High price
- Not suitable for beginners
- Liquid consistency
Beige translucent manicure
Another popular translucent color palette is all shades of beige and nude. They pair perfectly with eye-catching colors. For example, with fashionable yellow or neon green. The ideal fashion solution for short and long nails.
- And beige is also beautiful with a French design,
- watercolor,
- voluminous details,
- negative space,
- with a minimalist style,
- natural textures, floral and plant patterns.
For long nails
White color on long nails can look decent either without decorations or ornaments, or complemented with small accents. Recently, the most popular is an unusual contrasting shiny pattern on a matte base background. Geometric, floral and abstract motifs are appropriate here. This design will definitely refresh the image of any girl and give an enthusiastic look to those around her.
Milky translucent manicure
If they choose milky gel polish for a manicure, then many fashionistas rely on a milky gradient design. In addition, they decorate it with drawings and decor, so ideas with it come out in a laconic aesthetic. But not only a milky gradient can be an excellent choice for a manicure; milky manicures with gold leaf, cobwebs and a matte finish are also trending.
Materials and tools
To create a manicure you will need:
- Ultraviolet lamp. For personal use at home, a budget 9 W lamp is sufficient. It is compact and economical. At the same time, it dries just as well as powerful 36 and 54 W lamps or LED lamps. Its only drawback is that it only dries on top, because... It does not have side light sources, but this is quite enough for gel polish. To be sure, you can turn your fingers with their sides facing the lamp for a few seconds;
- degreaser. Alcohol-based product;
- primer;
- transparent base gel polish and finishing composition;
- nail file, buff;
- lint-free napkins, orange stick, pusher.
Fashionable translucent green manicure
Green manicure remains a real hit this year. And the translucent colors of delicate greenery attract with their unusualness. And pleasing to the eye. Current design options: plain green manicure in a variety of shades, textures, colored jacket, “different hands” design and in a transparent negative-space style. These are the easiest ways to tell the world that you have a fashionable manicure.
Top 10. UNO Color 001
Rating (2021): 4.55
78 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, IRecommend, Ozon, Wildberries, Krasotkapro
Fast drying UNO Color 001 dries almost twice as fast as most other gel polishes. Polymerization in an LED lamp lasts 30 s, and in a UV lamp – 60 s.
- Characteristics
Average price: 360 rub.
- Country: China
- Volume: 12 ml
- Curing in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30 s, 60 s
- Texture: medium
- Effect: pearlescent
- Application: 2 layers
Bright white shade from the famous UNO brand. Gel polish is equally suitable for French and full application. It has a dense coating, but the pigment is not one hundred percent. Therefore, you need to apply the texture in two layers. The polish shows good results on nails. It is quite durable, even after several weeks no cracks or chips form. Another big plus is associated with fast drying - almost twice as fast as analogues. But the result of a manicure with UNO Color 001 largely depends on the chosen base. In this regard, gel polish is whimsical and is not compatible with all products. Also, the main disadvantage is due to the fact that the actual volume is less than the declared one. Many buyers complain that a 12 ml container contains only 8 ml of the composition.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Dense coverage
- Dries quickly and is easy to remove
- No chips or cracks
- Self-leveling texture
- Not compatible with all bases
- Not pigmented enough
- In fact, the bottle has a smaller volume
Manicure with translucent coating and pattern
This year, opt for manicures with all kinds of designs on a transparent coating. Laconic handmade nail art, slider or stamping technique looks fashionable on all fingers. If the design is brightly accented, then on one or two nails.
For example, a favorite among fashionistas:
- butterfly designs on nails,
- leaves,
- flowers,
- twigs,
- textures,
- abstraction,
- divorces,
- wavy colored lines.
We are sure that in the photo selection below you will choose the technique, pattern and color of the coating that suits you.
Types of manicure in combination with white
The presence of a white tone in a manicure is always relevant, because it is one of those classic colors that can be combined with any other without any problems. It is now very fashionable to combine snow-white polish with other trendy shades, both on one nail and selectively.
An example of a manicure using white and another trendy shade
Plain white manicure
This design of nails is also used in everyday life, when choosing a wedding or other holiday manicure. The plain white coating of nails is often complemented with additional effects in the form of a matte or mega-glossy finish.
There are plenty of shades of white that can be used for a spectacular manicure: warm milky ones are suitable for everyday wear, snow-white ones are suitable for celebrations or special occasions.
Classic white jacket
The usual concept of a French manicure is a painted nail plate in a nude color and a white protruding nail. For this manicure, it is customary to take neutral white shades or those approaching snow-white.
A white jacket can have a base:
- transparent;
- light shades of beige;
- inspire romance with pinkish hues.
The classic French manicure can be seen on the nails of both a schoolgirl and an enterprising business woman, this manicure is so popular and appropriate in any situation. The main thing is to monitor the length of the nail: for a classic dress code, a length a la “shovel” is definitely not suitable.
Not fashionable vulgar jacket
Lunar design
A modest and incredibly delicate manicure is obtained if you use white for this technique. Moon design can be based only on white tones and a transparent coating, or may include additional colors.
Lunar design with white primary color and secondary color
Modern lunar manicure involves leaving a transparent hole, or, as an option, decorating it with rhinestones or glitter on selected nails. The shape of the hole can be semi-circular, semi-oval or half diamond. The choice of design depends on the purpose of the manicure and the shape of the nail plate.
Different hole shapes
Often craftsmen combine lunar design with French, which results in an original and at the same time unobtrusive result. For precise lines, it is better to use stencils.
White ombre or gradient manicure
The play of shades always looks advantageous on nails of any length and shape. To create a gradient, you can simply use a transparent coating and white color. Using this technique, you can make an original French manicure by painting the tip of the nail white.
Gradient French
Combining contrasting colors with white looks quite impressive if a gradient transition is used between them. The intensity of the transition can be used in different ways - from a slight darkening of the main white color to dramatic transitions.
White ombre
It is more convenient to stretch the color with an airbrush, but home-made manicurists can easily do this with a sponge or brush.
White marble
A real squeak of fashion is white marble manicure. The technique is quite simple: by painting the nails in the selected white shade, the lines characteristic of marble are drawn with a thin brush. First, thin layers of black varnish are applied for shades, and then the lines are drawn in dense color.
You can decorate all your nails in this style, but you can limit yourself to just a few. This manicure is suitable for different life events; for greater sophistication, decorative elements can be used.
Rhinestones and sparkles
It is optimal to use such decorations for manicures of various types: from business to festive. The difference here may be precisely in quantity and location:
- on each nail (at the hole, along the nail, at the place of the smile, etc.); Rhinestones on each nail
- on selective ones (covering the entire nail, part).
Glitter on selected nails
To avoid excessive glitter in your manicure, it is better not to use rhinestones with glitter on one nail. White manicure looks harmonious with silver glitter and rhinestones.
Floral and geometric patterns
Floral motifs and geometric patterns can be depicted either on a white background or simply using this color for application on any other. It is better to paint with dots or a thin brush.
Flower painting in white
To obtain a delicate nail painting, you should not use bright shades as a background. For a calmer manicure, it is better to use pastel colors.
Geometric designs should not be placed equally on all nails. It is better to diversify such a design with geometric elements that differ from each other. You can also decorate several nails with a similar painting, and leave the rest plain.
Geometric patterns in white
Floristry also does not tolerate much concentration on nails. It is better to dilute floral motifs with monotony or some elements in the same style.
Drawings on a white background
What can you see on the nails of modern fashionistas: hearts, flowers, notes, etc. Having chosen a background in white tones, you can draw on it in any color and anything you like.
The topic may vary:
- animals, plants, insects;
- signs, inscriptions, symbols;
- abstraction, ethnic patterns, ornaments, etc.
You can paint on your nails with acrylic paints, regular or gel polish. Mixing colors, gradient or tint transitions is allowed, you can also combine painting methods - airbrush, brushes, dots.
Newspaper manicure
A playful and unobtrusive manicure, which is best done on a light background, is a newspaper manicure. To do this, it is better to choose a snow-white background and a matte finish; to imitate inscriptions, like on a newspaper, use dark, dense shades. Looks harmonious on short and medium length nails.
Newspaper manicure on snow-white
For a more realistic newspaper design, stickers with the appropriate image are often used. First you need to cover your nails with white matte varnish, then stickers are attached. You can also do this manicure using an ordinary fresh printed newspaper: place a piece of newspaper against the sticky layer of gel polish, the letters are imprinted on the nail, and then the whole thing is covered with a top coat.
Another way to do a newspaper manicure
Another option to get a newspaper design with the most natural effect is to choose not a snow-white tone for your manicure, but one closer to milky, ivory, or ivory.
Winter and knitted manicure
It is appropriate to make a similar design with gel polish; it is difficult to use conventional compounds in this manicure. In white colors, the “sweater” looks very cozy and homey. Since a sweater is worn in the cold season, “knitting” on nails is often called a winter manicure. Suitable for everyday wear, but not for special occasions.
In fact, all this knitting is simply drawn on the nails, and special acrylic powder is used for volumetric highlighting. On the dried colored layer, a braid is drawn, typical for knitting a sweater, then sprinkled with powder and dried in a lamp.
Performing a knitted winter manicure
When working with regular varnish, the steps are the same, but you should paint the knitting quickly so that this layer of varnish does not dry out. You can do this in stages, but then the work will take time.
Glossy and matte finish
White tones of manicure look equally impressive if you use glossy or matte varnish. A glossy white finish looks better on short nails, while a matte finish looks better on long or medium-length nails.
Matte white manicure
Glossy white manicure
Ordinary clear varnish can add gloss to the coating. There are also special matte finishing tops for gel polish.
Translucent French and moon manicure
Among the new products are airy and translucent shades for the base of a French jacket, which can be colored or classic white. Of course, those who are ready for unusual nail ideas can experiment with a different jacket design. For example, it is fashionable to make a different type of French manicure on each finger, to combine a translucent French manicure with a single-color manicure and decoration. If your choice is a lunar manicure, for a spectacular design choose a milky camouflage base and a different color accent on the cuticle.
White varnish color combinations
Any color combinations are possible with a white tone, so you can safely use any colored varnish for a manicure. Any color tandems look stylish if white is present in the design.
Colorful duos with red nail polish, blue, pink or other bright accents will suit any woman. The main thing is to choose “your” color and manicure technique.
Black and white manicure
The most unpredictable color tandem in manicure is white and black. With these colors you can create both a light romantic design and a bold contrasting manicure.
Romantic black and white manicure
A stylish design will be achieved if you use a black and white color scheme for a jacket, “moon”, various patterns, and ornaments. The most popular design options in black and white:
- black polka dots on a white background;
- thin black stripes on white;
- black lace on a white base;
- bows, hearts, crowns in black on white, etc.
Designing marigolds in black and white colors is suitable for any occasion for schoolgirls and mature women, as well as for ladies with any occupation or interests.
Pink shades
Light shades of pink, especially if combined with white, are suitable for a discreet manicure for every day. For more daring ladies, you can use deep pink tones that will contrast perfectly with white.
A good idea would be to paint the painting in deep pink on a white background or vice versa. For a special romantic design, light pink tones are suitable.
With red varnish
The “blood and milk” mixture looks great on any woman’s nails. By choosing the optimal design, you can effectively decorate your nails according to the latest trendy innovations. For example, red and white manicure made using the lunar technique has been popular for several seasons.
Red painting can be done on a white background, then the resulting pattern will stand out brightly and will not go unnoticed. The tandem of red and white is often used for New Year's manicure and design for Valentine's Day.
Blue color
Any shade of blue can be safely used together with white. The gradient technique looks great, and is also a good option for various types of painting.
Suitable for manicure for any occasion. The blue and white duo looks great with silver rhinestones and glitter.
Beige tones
The most popular option for using a tandem of white and beige is the French and lunar design. But such combinations can easily be used for painting if you choose a dark shade of beige.
A manicure in this range is absolutely universal: it is well suited for business attire, and with the use of various decorative elements, it can easily turn into a festive one.
Blue shades
Heavenly tones together with white can be used for any manicure technique. This combination looks beautiful and stylish. If you choose delicate shades of blue, the resulting manicure can claim to be universal.
Nowadays the trend is to create nail designs that contradict the image in color. Therefore, just such a manicure will fit into any wardrobe and become its highlight, but only if it is chosen correctly stylistically.
With silver varnish
A frosty morning or sparkling snow are just some of the possible associations that a combination of silver varnish and white can evoke. They can be combined in different ways, but the most popular is a French manicure with a white base and a silver tip of the nail, or a moon manicure. There are a lot of tandem options; the professionalism of a nail art master will help you find yours.
White with gold
Gold will add a luxurious shine to a white manicure. It can decorate a nail in different ways. These are glitter, foil, rubbing, stickers, foil tape, threads, mesh, etc. gold and white always combine perfectly, its shade does not matter. It is important to decorate your manicure with golden notes for a glamorous lady.
Combination with clear varnish
White patterns on a transparent base look discreet and stylish at the same time. Such minimalism is often used in wedding manicure, especially in combination with various decorations - rhinestones, glitter, etc.
Looks good in the French technique and moon manicure. With the right choice of design, transparent and white is suitable for every day manicure.
Translucent matte manicure
Matte will never go out of style. Do you want to give your manicure a velvet effect? Combine gel polish of any translucent color with a matte top coat. Matte manicure with shiny decor, in pastel shades, with drawings looks especially attractive. Another way to wear a matte manicure is with a design in rich gradients. And also combine dense/thick colored gel polishes with translucent coatings and designs.
Plain transparent manicure: current photos 2021-2022
Chic nude translucent nails have always been one of women's favorite trends, and the 2021-2022 season is no exception. The reasons for the success of translucent nail polish are easy to understand: it is elegant, lasts longer than colored nail polish, and easily matches any look, mood and occasion, always providing a flawless impression.
Translucent manicure with decor
And another trendy design for 2022 - translucent nail design with decor. Including metallic paint stains, gold leaf foil, sparkles, glitter, rhinestones, rubbed top coat. You can simply add them to the finished design, highlight all the nails or two fingers. And don’t forget about manicures in delicate light green or sea green - trends.
Instructions for applying gel polish yourself
The technology of applying shellac differs from conventional manicure in that it strictly follows the steps. Follow our instructions step by step and get beautiful nails like after visiting a beauty salon!
Shaping the nail
Before starting the procedure, remove the remnants of the old coating, if any, with a special preparation.
The next step is to create the nail shape. Give the desired length using a file. If you have healthy, strong nails, then feel free to use a sand or sapphire file. If they are weak, thinned, then take a finely abrasive one. It is not recommended to use metal files.
Tip: do not steam the skin of your hands before using the file to avoid splitting the ends.
When filing, hold the tool at an angle, gradually moving along the edge of the nail without touching the skin. If the edges remain rough, achieve smoothness using a less abrasive file. After this, remove any dust with a stiff brush with an antistatic effect.
Cuticle removal
To remove cuticles, we recommend using special products - removers. Thanks to them, it is possible to get rid of dry skin around the nail as carefully and quickly as possible. As a rule, using such a tool is simple:
- Apply the preparation to the cuticle, and then use an orange stick to distribute evenly.
- Wait 2-3 minutes.
- Take the orange stick again and gently run along the base of the nail and the side ridges. Carefully remove any accumulations of dead cells and drug residues that appear.
Tip: Make sure you clean the nail completely, otherwise the shellac may not adhere to the surface.
Grinding
The next step is to polish the nail surface with a special tool.
Use the soft side of the sander until the surface of the nails lose their shine. Pay special attention to the area near the cuticle - it often remains untreated. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it and maintain a healthy layer of the nail. Therefore, do not get carried away and do not overdo it.
After finishing sanding, remove dust using a stiff brush.
Degreasing
To better bond the gel polish to the nail, it is necessary to degrease the surface. We recommend using a professional degreasing agent for this purpose.
Using a cotton pad, go over the surface of each nail millimeter by millimeter. Pay special attention to the area around the nail and the inside of the raised edge. Also don't forget about the end of the nail tip.
The more carefully you carry out this stage, the more effectively you can protect the coating from possible chips during wear. With this step we complete the preparation of the nail for applying gel polish.
Applying base coat
Shellac is not applied to the “bare” surface of the nail plate. Before proceeding with the colored layer, it is necessary to protect the nail from the negative influence of pigments and further improve the adhesion of the coating.
We recommend using a base coat from CND. Apply a thin layer to each nail, avoiding cuticles or surrounding skin. Also remember to carefully seal any loose edges. Let the base coat dry completely under the lamp. If you use an ultraviolet lamp, then with a device power of 36 watts, you need to keep your nails under ultraviolet light for no more than 10 seconds. This will be enough for the base to dry completely. If you have a device with a lower power, make sure that the drying takes longer, usually about 2 minutes. For an LED lamp, the drying time for the base coat will be about 30 seconds.
At this stage, do not remove the sticky layer.
Application of colored gel polish
We have finally come to the most enjoyable stage - applying colored gel polish! Before using shellac, roll the bottle between your palms. Then start coating.
- Apply the thinnest layer of gel to each nail.
- Dry it for 2 minutes under a UV lamp or 30 seconds in an LED lamp.
- Cover the nail with another coat, paying attention to the sides and sealing the ends. The color should become more saturated.
- Use the lamp again to dry the second layer.
- Screw the bottle of varnish tightly so that it does not spoil.
Tip: try not to apply the gel polish in a thick layer, otherwise the coating may bubble after polymerization.
You can limit yourself to just one layer - this will give you a more muted shade.
Applying the finishing coat
Do you think our manicure is complete after color coating? In no case! For long-term wear, you need to use one more product - a topcoat from CND. Apply a thick layer of it to each nail, carefully sealing the free edge, the area near the cuticle and the area near the side ridges.
Cure for 2 minutes with ultraviolet light or 30 seconds if you have an LED lamp.
This stage protects the color and allows the manicure to remain on the nails for as long as possible.
Removing the sticky layer
There is very little left until the end of the procedure. It is necessary to remove the sticky layer from the finish coat. To do this, take a lint-free cloth and apply the degreaser you used before applying the base coat. Wipe each nail.
Tip: do not use a cotton pad for this step - it may leave hairs or lint on the surface.
Hydration
This is the final stage of the manicure, which should not be skipped. Take care of your cuticles and apply moisturizing oil to them. Gently rub it around your nails. You can do a short hand massage.
Your manicure is ready! Now you know how to apply shellac yourself, and you can repeat this process as often as you like. You may not get it as neat as you would like the first time, but the more often you practice, the more perfect the result will be!
Translucent wedding manicure
This is a new wedding classic when the bride’s manicure is done using delicate color camouflage bases. And, for example, glitter: silver, gold, bronze - the shade is matched to the color of the wedding ring. And then they decorate the free edge of the nails like a French manicure or a zone near the cuticle.
Base from @moonnails_brand
How to choose white gel polish
Here are the main factors to consider when purchasing white nail polish:
Hue.
The color is chosen depending on your goals and preferences. Usually, information about the shade is indicated in the characteristics of the gel polish or in its name. For example, there are very bright saturated white varnishes, natural snow-white tones, translucent, with rich pigment, or close to the nude range.
Pigment.
The more saturated the pigment, the fewer layers of varnish you need to apply to get a bright white color. If you are buying a polish for a French manicure, then the option with medium pigmentation is more suitable. If you want to achieve maximum brightness, then it is better to give preference to the most dense pigment.
Texture.
For your first experiments with white gel polish, it is better to choose a model with a medium texture. It is the simplest and most convenient to apply. It is most difficult to work with a thick texture, and with a liquid one you will have to apply a large number of layers.
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Transparent manicure with glitter
Glitter is perhaps the most commonly used option for decorating nails. A glitter manicure is appropriate not only for glamorous parties or events like the Oscars, but also in the office and even at business meetings. In addition, the use of glitter is in no way tied to the season. In a summer manicure, they playfully shimmer in the sun, like small prisms bending the light. And a winter manicure with glitter creates the illusion of miniature ice floes frozen right on your fingertips.
There are several types of shiny decoration, we will look at the most popular of them:
- glitter. Medium and large shimmer particles with rounded edges are luxurious for short nails. Just paint the entire plate with transparent gel, and apply the coveted glitter along the free edge;
- rhinestones. A manicure with rhinestones is another simple trick to instantly transform your nails. Attach them in a chaotic order or place them in a pre-thought-out pattern - the result is always the same, simply magnificent. By the way, there are even transparent rhinestones that look even more original than their “crystal” counterparts;
- confetti. Confetti or kamifubuki on a transparent background is a bright way to emphasize your individuality and add a bit of celebration to the gray monotony of everyday life;
- pixie on nails. Another option for brave young ladies. These are the same confetti, but with a geometric shape and a more flexible texture. In essence, the technology for fastening them is similar to the technology for fixing bouillons.
As you can see, there are a thousand and one ways to create the coveted transparent manicure by adding a drop of glitter. We hope you no longer have questions like “What are transparent rhinestones on nails for?” After all, there is only one answer - every girl should shine brighter than the stars in the sky.
Translucent color in manicure
In order to make a beautiful nude manicure, it is not necessary to use transparent gel polish. The same effect is achieved through the use of various translucent nude shades for coverage: nude, soft pink, light beige and others. Most often, glossy gel varnishes are used for this design, but sometimes craftsmen fix the coating with a matte finishing top, due to which it loses its glossy shine. As a general rule, a matte finish is best for opaque polishes, while for a neat, clear or translucent manicure, it's better to use glossy finishes.
Usually, to create a classic French manicure, translucent varnishes are used that are close in shade to the natural color of the nail plate.
If you perform a manicure with translucent gel polish, the nail plate will appear healthier and stronger.
Advantages of design on a transparent background
Regardless of whether there is any design on the nails or they are simply covered with clear gel polish, both options have a number of advantages.
- As the nail grows, the border between the gel polish and the natural nail plate will be less noticeable.
- The transparent background of the coating resembles a canvas for painting. Even the brightest designs can be made on it, and they are unlikely to look vulgar or ridiculous.
- If you plan to cover your nails with a single-color transparent varnish, then, as a rule, such nails will not end up very thick, since there is no need to cover them with colored varnish. Usually, if a client chooses a solid clear coat, the nail technician will only strengthen the nail beds with a special base and perhaps sometimes cover them with a clear topcoat, although this is rare.
Ombre glitter
This type of nail design has become a favorite of 2022. Ombre glitter looks impressive not only in evening light, but also in daylight. Small particles of glitter shimmer, making your nails look festive and at the same time unusual.
Black drawing
First, you need to cover your nails with colorless gel polish. To achieve an ombre effect on the nail plate, you should choose at least two shades of glitter. But please note that the colors must be harmoniously combined with each other. For example, purple and pink glitter, blue and yellow, etc.
If desired, you can use a much larger number of shades of glitter. There is a wide range of different “dry” glitters on the market. The variety of colors of the material, quality and grind size will allow you to choose the most suitable option. But if for some reason you are not comfortable using loose glitter, most manufacturers offer liquid glitter.
Applying transparent gel polish
Ideas for short transparent nails
The transparent design looks especially beautiful on neat, short nails. Delicately airy, graceful and unobtrusive, it opens up the widest scope for experiments with decoration, combinations of techniques and decorations. The following solutions are relevant for this form:
Fact about manicure
The first manicure set of a familiar, modern look was made almost 200 years ago, by order of the personal physician of the King of France, Louis-Philippe. The cause was suppuration on the finger after a torn hangnail.
- jelly, with a trimmed tip or a gel cut to the required length. Transparent bright colors are in fashion - red, pink, acidic neon shades, blue and turquoise, light green;
- minimalist graphics - longitudinal stripes applied with paint or foil, glitter; stretch marks with glitter; gradient and French in all its diversity;
- floral motifs on a colorless basis look especially expressive and are suitable for the spring-summer period;
- volumetric nail design - 3D modeling, rhinestones of different sizes and colors, pearls and bouillons;
- translucent clouds, peas in combination with stripes;
- snowflakes sparkling with frost, vignettes and ornaments.
You should not frame short nails along the contour - such decor visually increases the width and reduces the length of the plate.
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Manicure with transparent inserts
The most common example of a manicure with a negative space effect is a lunar design, where the space of the lunula itself remains unpainted. Thanks to this, when the nails grow out, the coating still looks neat and tidy. The same technique can easily be applied to other types of designs. And our colorful pictures will serve as your stimulus and inspiration.
There should always be room for experimentation in life, especially when it comes to a fresh manicure. So why not try out a new trend with a very subtle hint of perfection?
"Moon" French
Making transparent gel polish is not difficult, you just need to follow some recommendations for applying this coating to your nails. First you need to prepare the nail plate for applying transparent gel polish. This manicure is often called a “changeover”. This is because it resembles a French jacket turned in the opposite direction. To do this, the artist draws a crescent moon at the very base of the nail. This can be done using a special stencil. The rest of the nail along its entire length is decorated with:
- glitter;
- mica;
- any bright gel polish.
Delicate transparent manicure
It will be especially impressive if the outline of the crescent is highlighted with rhinestones along the entire contour. This manicure will look great with any festive outfit and will undoubtedly complement and enliven any look.
Transparent nails with stripes
Geometry is back in business, and geometric manicure is again on the crest of popularity. Laconic lines are the best accompaniment to the simplicity and transparency of nails. Remember that when choosing this direction of nail art, you need to paint contrasting stripes, it is advisable to use black and white varnish or acrylic paint. Geometric manicure helps correct minor defects in the nail plates and truly decorates short nails.
