Transparent manicure ideas • NAILS Magazine

What is transparent manicure

Transparent or transparent, from English. transparent, manicure is the covering of nails with a clear varnish or a loose color.

The main feature of this design is that under the layer of material the natural nail plate and its free edge are visible, so its condition must be ideal - all errors in the shape and color of the plate will be visible through the coating.

Is hardware manicure harmful during pregnancy?

It cannot be said that one type of manicure is completely safe, while another, on the contrary, is excluded. This is not difficult to figure out. If you are doing a classic trim manicure, first straighten the nail, cut off hangnails and cuticles. All this is done with special tools - scissors, nippers, pusher. Before starting the entire procedure, the skin of the hands is steamed.

With hardware manicure, the dead layer of cuticle is removed with special attachments. Then the nail plate is processed - ground, polished, sanded. The hands are not steamed.

But remember that:

Injuries and cuts are possible with any type of manicure; only the professionalism of the master is responsible for the safety of the procedure;
Only a specialist should do a manicure, especially a complex one.

The opinion of doctors is that it is better for pregnant women to have a European unedged manicure, this is the safest option. The master will give the nails a shape, gently and delicately treat the cuticle with an orange stick and a special softening compound, without cutting it. A complex nail design is also undesirable - you will have to correct it all the time, that is, breathe in varnish more often, etc.

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Kinds

Classic . Natural nails are covered with clear varnish or gel polish. If desired, the coating can be decorated with drawings, rhinestones and other decorative items.
Jelly . Nail artists were inspired by the bright translucent sandals that were popular in the 90s and attempted to replicate the design. In the summer of 2022, American model Kylim Jenner appeared in the gym with a creative transparent nail design, and this coating instantly gained popularity. In the West, the design was called jelly manicure or jelly manicure. Performed on extended nails using tips or forms;
Negative space , from the English negative space.
The essence of the technique is to leave one or several areas of the nail unpainted. Negative space - learning beautiful manicure techniques, looking at ideas

Is it possible to get nail extensions?

It is very tempting to grow nails that will not break, flake, crumble with varnish, or turn yellow. However, during pregnancy you should not experiment with extensions, especially using acrylic. Not only solvents are aggressive, but also the polymer itself. In addition, pregnant women’s nails already suffer due to the huge expenditure of calcium on the formation of the baby’s skeletal system.

Extending nails during pregnancy

Classic design

A classic clear manicure involves applying clear polish or gel polish with minor embellishments. This manicure is suitable for women who are tired of colorful decor and an abundance of elements.

When covering your nails with exclusively transparent varnish, it is important to file the shape correctly, since all the flaws will be obvious.

Subtle patterns - flowers, abstraction, inscriptions - will help add a little tenderness and femininity.

Is it possible to do shellac while pregnant?

Gel polish is convenient and practical. You can get a manicure and forget about applying polish or maintaining shape for almost a month. Unpleasant odors during a manicure are almost eliminated, and to carry out the procedure you do not need to file off the top layer of the nail, as during extensions.

However, there are pitfalls here too. It is important that the master’s instruments are carefully processed and sterile. Be prepared for the fact that the varnish will be less stable than usual due to hormonal fluctuations. If you are suffering from toxicosis, then the slightest chemical smell can trigger an attack of nausea.

Being pregnant does not mean denying yourself feminine pleasures! It is possible and necessary to remain beautiful, maintain small rituals of self-care, find time for things that bring you aesthetic pleasure and increase self-esteem - just a little more carefully and carefully than before you began to carry a miracle within yourself.

For short nails

On natural short nails, a transparent manicure looks gentle and laconic. When choosing a design, avoid frames along the contour, which visually shorten it, but for the rest, trust your imagination and use your imagination.

A jelly design can also be created on short nails; to do this, just trim the tip or file the gel to the desired length. Jelly manicure goes well with bright colors - red, green, yellow, so feel free to experiment with the color of the tips.

Don’t forget that minimalism is trending and use it in your manicure.

Floral motifs – in combination with a colorless background, look natural and close to nature.

Add a voluminous design to your holiday manicure – stones or rhinestones.

Cute clouds and polka dots on a transparent background - summer girlish manicure. If you don’t know how to draw, use stickers - their use will speed up and simplify the process.

Winter idea - shiny snowflakes. On short nails this design looks laconic and stylish.

For short nails, use whatever you want - lines, patterns, colored designs, rhinestones. There are no restrictions in this case.

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Nail design for pregnant women

Nowadays, women work equally with men, not forgetting one of the main missions in a woman’s life - giving birth to a child. Moreover, many manage to combine caring for their child and quite successfully develop in their professional activities. Many women, being in an interesting situation, do not forget about themselves and use the services of nail service specialists, because the expectant mother must be well-groomed and beautiful. We bring to your attention interesting nail designs for those expectant mothers who work at the manicure table and those who sit opposite - women in an “interesting” position. During this period, they all want to emphasize such a wonderful situation and get enough of its beauty.

Petals

We cover the working surface (tip) with purple acrylic paint.
Draw the outline of the future silhouette.
We tint the area of the face and dress with beige color.
Add bright orange monograms.
Next to the orange ones we add red and dark blue monograms.
Draw the hand in dark blue or black.

Curls

Cover the working surface (tip) with yellow acrylic paint.
We set the contour of the future silhouette of the woman.
Paint the area of the face and arms with brown.
We tint the dress with pastel green acrylic paint.
Paint your hair bright orange.
Add some detailing in the form of monograms and curls with white on the dress and hair, and brown on the background area.
Add a touch of dark brown to the entire design.

Peas

We tint the working surface (tip) with a pastel brown color and create pastel pink stencil roses throughout the sample.
We set the contour of the future silhouette.
Paint the area of the dress with white acrylic paint.
Tint the hair brown and add individual strands.
We draw and paint over the face and hand.
Using dots, add polka dots all over the dress (thicker at the top and less frequent at the bottom) and subtly draw the silhouette with black paint.

heart

We tint the working surface (tip) with white acrylic paint.
We set the outline of the future silhouette with a pastel beige color (or the color of the future drawing, so that it is convenient to cover it with the main color) and paint over individual parts of the clothing with scarlet color.
Duplicate the outline of the silhouette with black acrylic paint and add a heart at the bottom of the tummy. We complement the design with tinsel made from dots in pastel pink.

Vera Lavrova, international class master, winner of the nail festival “Golden Hands of the World - 2011”, “Golden Hands of the World - 2013”.

Yulia Drokina, instructor, international master designer, winner and silver medalist of the international championship “World of Nails - 2012”.

For long nails

Use transparent manicure on long nails with caution, especially if you have extensions. The natural nail plate should look perfect, and its shape should be the same on each finger.

But if you approach the procedure with responsibility and diligence, you can create a candy design like this.

Try to cover up your smile line a little with stickers in the shape of bright fruits or hearts. This way it will be possible to hide small errors in the sawdust shape.

If you want classics and rigor, pay attention to the design with a smoky design that dissipates towards the tip.

Feel free to do a gentle summer manicure with clouds on long nails.

Decorate your nails with copious amounts of glitter.

For variety, use holographic sparkles that sparkle beautifully in the sun.

If you don't want all your nails to show through, focus on a few.

The matte transparent design looks original. To create it, apply a special topcoat to the coating, which after polymerization turns into a matte layer. Add designs, rhinestones or stickers to personalize your design.

Why are maternity hospital doctors against manicures?

In the maternity hospital you can hear the following arguments against manicure:

Brightly colored nails make it difficult for doctors to monitor a woman’s condition.
Under the varnish it is not visible how clean the mother’s nails are.
With long nails, a woman can scratch herself, a doctor or a newborn.
The impressive size of the nails interferes with the proper care of the child.
If the varnish peels off, it can get into the baby's respiratory tract.

Are such statements relevant today and is it worth listening to them?

Decorative coating is a hindrance to diagnostics

Normally, nails are a soft pink color. Blueness of the nail plates is a sign of lack of oxygen in the body. The brighter the varnish, the more difficult it is to understand what the natural color of the nails is. During normal childbirth, this indicator is not so important. But if emergency surgery is needed, the anesthesiologist will not be happy with any manicure.

If the birth is planned by caesarean section, we are not talking about painted nails.

Of course, to monitor the amount of oxygen in the blood these days there is a special device - a pulse oximeter. It attaches to your finger.

A pulse oximeter allows you to continuously monitor your pulse and blood oxygen saturation levels

But the pulse oximeter may not work correctly due to the dark varnish coating. And if the nails are long or there are voluminous elements on them, the device is difficult to install.

Painted doesn't mean clean

Dark polish can hide dirt under your nails, which is full of bacteria. If the nails are light, the impurities are immediately noticeable, and the woman quickly gets rid of them. This reduces the risk of infection for the mother and her baby.

With sparkles and rhinestones

Additional decorative elements have never damaged any manicure, and transparent is no exception. Feel free to use sparkles, rhinestones and other design options. This design will be appropriate for both workdays and a festive evening.

For variety, complement your manicure with elements of knitted decor to give it warmth.

Or combine with thick colored coating, patterns and symmetrical rhinestone patterns.

It is not necessary that the background be colorless; use any shades you like to get an original design.

Use rhinestones and sparkles of non-standard shapes, for example, in the form of stars.

Try to modernize the jacket by highlighting the free edge along the contour with black varnish.

Pay attention to the length of the nail plate with a thick layer of glitter.

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Recommendations and tips

To ensure that a trip to a manicurist does not end in disappointment and unpleasant consequences, you must follow a number of recommendations. Including:

do not contact professionals who work at home;
before putting your hands into the UV lamp, you must use cream;
It is advisable to perform manicure in a well-ventilated area;
It is important that the chair is comfortable;
use only quality products.

Shellac from a good company has an identification mark. Typically this is the lot's license plate number. If it is not on the box, there is a high probability that the material is of poor quality.

There is no need to refuse manicures and pedicures if there are no concerns or doctor’s orders. When choosing between regular varnish and shellac, it is better to choose the latter option.

The fact is that the varnish requires replacement every three to five days, and it must be removed with acetone, the use of which is contraindicated during pregnancy. Real shellac does not have a strong odor. It is important to have a manicure performed by a trusted specialist who uses only high-quality and safe materials.

One tone

Plain transparent coating is the trend of this season. Choose any color - blue, yellow, red or green - to express your sophisticated sense of style.

An interesting idea is to cover some ends with a dense color, and leave some transparent. Despite the lack of decorative elements, the design looks impressive.

If you are a lover of red, feel free to use it in a transparent manicure.

It is not necessary that the coating be completely transparent. Use this pearlescent varnish to hide minor unevenness in the surface and color of the nail plate.

Monochromatic manicure - nail design in one color tone

What components can cause harm?

When applying gel polish, it is important to ensure that high-quality, certified materials are used. Firstly, such a manicure will be more beautiful and will last longer. Secondly, brands monitor the composition of their materials.

There are many safe companies and brands, they have large palettes

Components whose use is dangerous:

formaldehyde is a hardening agent and carcinogen, causes various diseases, is prohibited in Japan and Sweden;
dibutyl phthalate - increases the strength of the coating, but can lead to hormonal changes, is not prohibited in Russia and the USA;
toluene - often used in solvents; prolonged inhalation can disrupt the functioning of the nervous system;
formaldehyde resins – lead to allergies and skin pigmentation;
camphor – with prolonged exposure causes allergies and skin irritation.

No self-respecting master will refuse a client to study the composition of gel polish. If they don’t let you look at the jar, it’s better not to use this product, and the technician should be changed.

In addition to ingredients in cosmetics, it is best to avoid these products:

gel polish remover;
acid primer;
disinfectants with strong fragrances.

It is best to choose acid-free primers; this product is available from any good company.
A primer is a preparatory material that “dissolves” the thinnest upper keratin plates, making them porous so that the base gets into uneven areas and, when hardened, holds firmly. Varnish wears very well on an acid primer, but this material can lead to allergies and even burns. It is better to use an acid-free version (it also contains acid, but in a much smaller volume).

With drawings

Drawings on a transparent background make the coating unique. Depict anything - abstraction, flowers, butterflies and other patterns.

Drawings in the form of flowers or fruits are perfect for summer manicure.

When choosing a pattern, do not forget about minimalism - simplicity is always in fashion.

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Pros and cons: can pregnant women get gel polish?

There are no special strict prohibitions. There are many myths, but they are often exaggerated. Gel polish is no more harmful than regular nail polish, and that's a fact. And if a master offers you a special bio-varnish or eco-varnish, most likely it is the same gel polish, but they always make good money on the gullibility and emotionality of the client. And suspicious pregnant women are a separate category of profit.

Why do injuries happen during an appointment with a manicurist:

Insufficient qualification of a specialist;
Blood vessels are located close to the surface of the skin, and any pressure on the cuticle causes bleeding;
The master is working too actively with the device.

Many masters assure that acetone-containing liquid does not cause the harm that is prescribed to it. Taking a minibus during rush hour or walking through a shopping center is no less harmful than removing nail polish. Moreover, you can remove the varnish not with a special liquid, but with a device, and then the coating is removed without unpleasant moments such as a toxic substance.

French

The French design is a suitable option for combination with a transparent coating. Leave the surface of the nail plate unpainted and creatively design the tips - with this manicure you can wear it to a wedding or to the office.

Replace the classic French with this rich black. It goes well with any clothing, be it a summer dress or a business suit.

Multi-colored, but at the same time transparent tips look playful and bright.

Create French beauty with a transparent base and on short nails, highlighting the free edge with a strip of dark color.

Design options for a French jacket - a selection of ideas
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Beautiful mother

How to choose clothes so that during the birth of a child, beauty does not contradict comfort. How you can take care of your appearance when going to the delivery room.

Hairstyle

Of course, before giving birth there is no point in doing complex styling, because during the birth process you will somehow have to lie down, and maybe take a shower or bath. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an option that will look advantageous in any environment. We must also remember that after giving birth, the mother will spend a lot of time caring for the baby, and will have much less time for herself than she had during pregnancy.

Hair length. During childbirth, it is convenient if you have a short haircut or hair of such length that you can put it in a ponytail. If you have never had a short haircut before pregnancy, then you need to consult with your hairdresser whether a short haircut will suit you. This hairstyle is convenient if you have thick and manageable hair, and not every face type suits short hair length. Keep in mind that a short haircut quickly loses its shape due to hair growth, so a trip to the hairdresser or inviting a hairdresser to your home should be planned for the end of the first month of the baby’s life.

It is convenient if during childbirth you can put your hair in a ponytail, then it will not interfere. It must be said that hairpins, especially crab hairpins, are not suitable for use during childbirth, because when you lie down, the hairpin will get in the way, and you may even experience pain from pressing it on your head.

Hair color. Even if you have been wary of using different hair dyes throughout your pregnancy, it is perfectly acceptable to do so before giving birth. It is just not advisable to use strong lightening agents. The fact is that during the chemical process of lightening hair, heat is intensely generated, which can affect blood pressure. In addition, these products have an intense odor, and there is a risk that it will provoke a deterioration in the well-being of the expectant mother.

Preconceptions that hair dye does not apply well during pregnancy are completely wrong.

Perms are not recommended during pregnancy or before childbirth. It must be said that chemical compounds are not able to penetrate the scalp, so they do not destroy the hair follicle and do not interfere with hair growth. If we talk about pregnancy and childbirth, they are not able to affect the fetus, much less the course of labor, but the result of a perm during pregnancy is unpredictable and may turn out to be far from expected - the hair will not be permed at all or will take on a different shape than you wanted counted.

In addition to hairstyles, women usually pay attention to the bikini area and leg hair. It should be noted that if you yourself do not take care of the bikini area, then you will probably have your perineum shaved in the maternity hospital, since in most maternity hospitals this procedure is mandatory - it is believed that this is the most hygienic, in addition, in the event of a cut or rupture of the perineum It will be more convenient for the doctor to restore soft tissue. So, the following methods can be used to remove hair:

Shaving is a fairly accessible method; however, the hairs grow quickly and are quite stiff;

Hair removal using an electric epilator - the effect of the procedure lasts quite a long time (up to 2 weeks), but the process itself is quite painful, so the procedure is not recommended for the first time during pregnancy;

Hair removal using special depilatory creams - the effect also lasts quite a long time, but it is also better not to try to use this product for the first time during pregnancy, especially before childbirth: this can be fraught with the development of allergic reactions.

Mani Pedi

It's nice when your nails look well-groomed and beautiful. In anticipation of childbirth, you can renew your manicure every 3-4 days, and pedicure every week. Nails should be cut short, the varnish must be removed, because after giving birth you will have to wash your hands frequently and take care of the baby, the varnish will peel off from the nails and can harm the baby, for example, if it accidentally gets into the nose. Long nails make it difficult to properly care for your child, and you can scratch the baby. In addition, long nails require more time for care, and after childbirth it will most likely be in short supply.

Decorations

It is better to remove rings, earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets during childbirth. Jewelry can interfere: earrings can prick the earlobe, neck jewelry can put pressure on the neck and limit the access of oxygen. In addition, jewelry can simply get lost in the bustle.

Makeup

No matter how much you want the baby who has just been born to see his mother as beautiful, you will agree that the evening version of makeup will look ridiculous in the maternity ward. It must be said that childbirth is quite hard work, and it is possible that during the birth of the baby, the mother’s face will be covered with drops of sweat, and a common reaction to the first acquaintance with the newborn is tears of happiness. For this reason, decorative cosmetics applied to the face will not look very attractive. Therefore, if you still decide to use mascara, pencil, etc., then the cosmetics must be waterproof. A cosmetic product that will really serve you well during childbirth is hygienic lipstick. Lips often become dry during labor, and wearing chapstick or lip gloss can help keep your lips feeling comfortable.

Smell

This is another important feature that emphasizes a woman’s individuality and grooming. The strong smell of your favorite perfume is best left for later. After all, after giving birth, you will put your baby to your breast, and it will be good if he feels the natural smell of skin, the smell of colostrum, especially since perfume and eau de toilette can provoke the development of allergies in the baby. Therefore, before giving birth, you need to take a shower with soap without harsh perfume compositions, and use unscented deodorant.

Cloth

In most maternity hospitals, women in labor are given a special “uniform” - a nightgown. It is unlikely that it will satisfy your sophisticated aesthetic needs, but its purity, or rather sterility, is guaranteed. If the shirt gets dirty during childbirth, it will be replaced. Some maternity hospitals allow you to bring your own clothes into the maternity ward. Of course, these clothes must be clean and ironed. It is convenient to wear a shirt like a men's shirt (it can be easily unbuttoned, giving the baby access to the chest) or a loose nightgown, maybe knitted, it does not need to be excessively long.

Shoes

Slippers may be the only thing you'll be allowed to take from home to the maternity ward, but don't rush to grab your favorite dog slippers or slippers with huge fur toes.

pom-poms. The shoes that you will wear during childbirth must be well, comfortable, quickly washed and dried, because water, antiseptic solutions, blood, and amniotic fluid can get on your slippers. It’s good if all this can be easily wiped with a damp cloth. Favorite rag or fur slippers from such exposure will, firstly, deteriorate, and secondly, become a source of infection, since pathogenic microorganisms live and easily multiply on contaminated shoes. We must take that into account. that in maternity hospitals the floor can be tiled; in addition, it is washed very often, and on such a floor there is a high probability of slipping, so it is necessary that your slippers are non-slip - for example, with rubber soles. Another recommendation regarding shoes for childbirth: they should be easy to take off and put on, so that there is no need to adjust the straps and straps again, because during childbirth you will have to take off and put on slippers many times.

Anti-varicose stockings

Varicose veins of the legs are an ailment that many women encounter for the first time during childbirth. An effective method of treating it is wearing special compression stockings. Special stockings or tights support weakened venous walls, thereby helping the movement of blood from the lower extremities to the heart. During childbirth, especially during pushing, the veins are particularly stressed, so women with signs of varicose veins are often recommended to wear special stockings to prevent thromboembolic complications. They have a special pressure pattern on the lower extremities and a durable heel zone to prevent skin irritation. This stocking is securely fixed on the leg using a silicone retainer. Therapeutic stockings are selected according to knee height and calf circumference. When purchasing a product, you must make sure that the product number you purchase from this company corresponds to the size of your feet. The stockings you take for childbirth should be clean, preferably new. Stockings should be put on after you have lain in bed for 15-20 minutes, preferably with your legs elevated (you can put a rolled-up blanket under your feet). You need to put on stockings without lowering your feet from the bed.

Instead of stockings, you can use traditional elastic bandages. The feet are also bandaged without lowering them from the bed, starting from the toes, grabbing the heel. Each subsequent turn of the bandage should overlap the previous one by half. If there is no need to use these products, you can take cotton socks with you to childbirth - they are warm and comfortable. In the delivery room, shoe covers are put on the laboring woman’s feet on the chair. This is also done for reasons of hygiene, in order to maximize the protection of the baby from various microbes.

And the last piece of advice: when preparing for childbirth, do not forget to “put on” a smile on your face that will greet the new person who has come into the world.

Why remove your manicure on the eve of giving birth?

Indeed, doctors warn that you should not apply manicure on the eve of childbirth. Everything is explained simply: childbirth is not an easy process, and it is difficult to predict the behavior of a woman in labor. If she has long nails, then she can easily get hurt by them. Or deform the wall (scratch), sheets, appliance wires. In a word, it is unsafe.

Women in labor often clench their hands into fists (which is also not worth doing), and if she has long nails, then the risk of injury is very high.

Finally, manicure requires care and correction. Will the young mother have time for this? What will the situation look like when a woman in the ward takes out a cosmetic bag, from there a nail polish, nail polish remover with specific and definitely unhealthy odors? No matter how you look at it, you need to give up long nails and bright nail polish before giving birth.

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But no one will prohibit:

Neat, non-flashy pedicure that does not require immediate correction;
Short-cut nails with neat cuticles, coated with light or clear varnish.

Well, gel nails are not a beauty that you can’t refuse. They will take up too much time from the young mother. And, at least at first, it’s difficult to care for a baby with long nails.