Along with a simple and laconic design, original 3D manicure options are still popular. The design with voluminous decor looks interesting and extraordinary. This is a great option for a special event: a wedding or prom.
In addition, voluminous nail design has become an object of experimentation for young girls who want to see something original and new on their hands. We invite you to plunge into the interesting world of 3D nail design, since the nail industry offers everything possible for this.
Fashionable 3D manicure: what you need for chic nail art
Volumetric manicure offers chic opportunities for decoration. Moreover, you can create an original design yourself, without resorting to the services of a master.
Depending on what kind of manicure you want to do, you will need:
- gel polishes of various shades
- acrylic Powder
- sparkles, glitter, sequins, tips
- voluminous metal figurines
- large rhinestones and cone stones
When creating a wedding design, you cannot do without polymer clay and acrylic. It is difficult to create truly attractive nail art without experience, so on the eve of such an important event it is better to turn to a professional nail artist.
In addition, volumetric design can be done using:
- knitted and fur patterns
- voluminous floral motifs
- lace and openwork patterns
- beads, eggs, lint, etc.
Stylish 3D manicure using gel
Gel paste allows you to create any volumetric design. The manicure will look attractive, regardless of the shape and length of the nails. The main advantage of gel paste is that it does not spread and holds its given shape perfectly. Thanks to this, you can make a wide variety of patterns, inscriptions and pictures.
Nail art on a matte surface with voluminous gel paste decoration is very popular. After drying the 3D decor in the lamp, you will get an incredibly stylish and beautiful nail design.
It is worth considering that not every master can work with gel paste. The texture, which is pliable at first glance, may look completely unattractive on the nails. If we are talking about a wedding or other important event, it is better not to experiment on your own, but to turn to a professional.
Nail design with metallic stickers
Matte and glossy metallic designs are the hottest nail art trend in recent times. You can find stickers for a continuous coating, as well as embossed metallic patterns for combination with the main color of the nails.
When applying such a coating, the nail is prepared in a standard way - filing, polishing, coating with a base layer. It is best to heat metal films not in water, but near a light bulb, so as not to get unsightly stains on the surface later. The stickers are cut before activating the adhesive layer and it is important to do this as accurately as possible so as not to get unnecessary bends.
Video tips: how to apply correctly
It is important to transfer the slider stickers correctly to the nail plate in order to get a really beautiful and even design. Difficulties can arise precisely in the process of removing an element from the palette and transferring it to the nail, and in order to avoid them, we recommend watching this video.
3D manicure with sliders
Sliders serve as an excellent basis for creating a chic three-dimensional design. The required design has already been applied to the surface of the sticker; all that remains is to draw individual elements with acrylic powder, granulated sugar, gel paste and other 3D decor.
Sliders make it much easier to create three-dimensional decor. Even experienced artists can find it difficult to draw gorgeous flowers and leaves from scratch. To create a 3D manicure with sliders you need:
- stick sliders with a floral or other pattern on your nails. To do this, cut out a piece of the design from the plate, dip it in warm water for a couple of seconds and place it on the nail.
- After the slider has dried, you can begin to decorate with volume. Use thick gel polish, gel paste, acrylic, pile, glitter, etc. for this. It is important that the material does not spread over the surface of the nail. To achieve the desired volume, it is necessary to dry each element in a lamp one by one.
How to use nail stickers
As a rule, sticker sets are accompanied by detailed instructions. Before you start manicure, you should prepare all 10 sliders in advance, adjusting their shape individually to each finger.
The film with the pattern is glued to the base coat, which is applied in a thin layer. If you use shellac instead of regular varnish, the design is guaranteed to last for several weeks.
Using tweezers, carefully separate the sticker from the backing - the film will lie smoother if two or three tiny cuts are made on the sides of each sticker. The glued pattern is smoothed with an orange stick or a regular napkin. The remaining free tip is bent over the edge of the plate and removed with a nail file. The final stage is applying the top coat.
How to cut stickers to fit your nails
To make the manicure look neat, ready-made stickers are matched to each finger - the line at the base of the plate can be trimmed with scissors, and the excess length is removed after gluing the design. You need to adjust the size of each slide before the base is removed - by applying the film directly to the nail plate. Special stencils will help you trim stickers placed on a solid sheet beautifully.
How to apply water decals to nails
Depending on the type of stickers, the technology for their application also differs. So, apply water-based nail stickers as follows:
- in turn, the cuticle is pushed back on each finger, and the plate is given the desired shape;
- Use a wooden stick to remove pieces of skin from the nail and side ridges;
- the surface of the plates is thoroughly polished with a buff;
- then the nail is degreased;
- apply colored or transparent gel polish;
- then the slider of the required size should be separated from the palette with tweezers and immersed in warm water for 30 seconds - this will activate the glue applied to the film;
- stickers are applied to each nail in turn and leveled;
- The top of the design is covered with a top fixative.
Water stickers are very popular among fashionistas, because they are easy to apply, instantly stick, they do not tear or curl, and therefore the design is not deformed. The film fits tightly to the edges of the plate, which ensures not only an aesthetic appearance, but also the durability of the manicure.
Attention! Water stickers are an invaluable find for owners of thin, brittle nails, because their use does not injure the weakened plate.
How to apply 3D stickers on nails
3D nail stickers are distinguished by an unusual relief texture that skillfully imitates sculpting. Their surface is not flat, but voluminous, which makes the manicure original and very effective. What is noteworthy is that voluminous nail stickers most often have a painted background, so there is no need to apply additional varnish.
In general, the procedure for gluing a 3D slider repeats the technology described above, with the only difference being that the top coat is applied only to the free areas. If you cover the entire pattern with topcoat, the volume effect will simply disappear. Accordingly, the finishing layer is not applied to the sliders that cover the entire plate.
How to apply self-adhesive nail stickers
To glue self-adhesive sliders, they should be applied to treated nails, having first removed the protective layer. Next, the film is gently pressed with your finger - here it is important not to move the pattern on the plate. Air bubbles and irregularities are carefully smoothed out with a cotton or wooden swab or a regular paper napkin. The part of the slider protruding from the sides should be carefully trimmed with scissors, and the end of the nail should be filed with a nail file. The manicure is secured with colorless varnish, which is applied to the end of the plate - this way the film will not peel off and the design will last much longer.
A manicure using self-adhesive designs is easy to do at home - with some skill, the result obtained is in no way inferior to a salon design. A huge selection of textures and images allows you to fully express your creative abilities and create a real art masterpiece!
How to use transfer nail stickers
Transfer stickers are produced in the form of the thinnest film with a colored and white paper backing. Transfer sliders, depending on the chosen design, decorate part of the nail or the entire plate.
The technology for applying them to varnish and shellac is slightly different. In both cases, the plate must be treated with an antiseptic, degreased and covered with a base - regular varnish or gel. The ideal background for transfer sliders will be pure white, any nude and pastel shades - this will make the pasted image more contrasting and expressive.
When working with regular varnish, the sticker is glued to a coating that has not yet dried. If shellac is used as a base, the film is securely fixed to a sticky polymer.
Comment! The sticker should not reach the cuticle and skin at the edges of the nail by about a millimeter - this will make the manicure last longer.
As a finishing coat, the varnish is applied in 2 layers, while the shellac should cover the plate with a thin layer, which will harden after drying under a UV lamp.
How to glue sliders
Using sliders - stickers on a thick paper base - is a budget-friendly way to create an original nail design at home. It’s not difficult to stick them on – even a beginner can handle simple stickers. An additional bonus is that the adhesive-based sliders thicken the plate, protecting it from fragility and delamination.
Often, masters create nail designs with stickers specifically for gel polish - a durable coating will allow you to enjoy chic nail art for much longer.
Before applying the slider, you should do a standard hygienic manicure: remove the cuticle, give the nails the desired shape and degrease the plate. If the surface is uneven, you can go over your nails several times with a sanding file - this will make the artificial coating perfectly smooth. Next, a layer of colored varnish is applied, the slider along with the paper base is placed in water for 20 seconds, removed with tweezers, the film is separated from the paper and transferred to the finger.
In order for the film with the pattern to lie evenly on the nail, you first need to press it with your finger against the cuticle, then carefully spread it over the entire plate, slightly pulling the slider towards the edge. As a result, the manicure will be smooth and its surface will not be covered with bubbles. You need to apply a transparent fixative on top - your unique bright design is ready!
Chic manicure with broths
Broths are small multi-colored granules that are attached to the surface of the nail using gel polish. This design can hardly be called everyday; the manicure looks completely extraordinary. In addition, the voluminous design with bouillons is impractical in everyday life; it often clings to hair and clothes.
How to glue 3D stickers
Decor that imitates a three-dimensional picture or photo can be water-based or adhesive-based (the so-called photo design). Both types are very similar: both the first and the second are a thin film. Photo designs can often be distinguished from translations visually (they use a non-white background) or by the instructions on the packaging. The application processes for these types of decor are also similar, with the exception of one significant difference.
Drawings on stickers with photo designs are afraid of moisture: they cannot be wetted before application and it is imperative to cover not only their surface, but also the ends with a top coat so that the image does not deteriorate.
Photo of nail design with a three-dimensional visual effect:
And instructions on how to properly use nail stickers of this type are given in the video master class:
As for voluminous stickers, if they are small in size, they are attached, like other decorations, with glue or on wet varnish. And the technique of applying coatings that imitate sculpting on the entire nail (“ready-made manicure”) will be discussed further.
Delicate volumetric manicure with acrylic powder
Acrylic powder is an easy way to create a 3D design yourself. All you need to do is coat your nails with gel polish and sprinkle them generously with acrylic powder.
A single-color design with acrylic undoubtedly looks original, but this season the trend is complex nail art with a gradient and various types of jackets. Experiment with shades of acrylic, use several tones at once. This way, a design with acrylic will look much more interesting.
Wedding 3D manicure with stucco molding
Working with gel plasticine requires some experience in working with this material. To create the design, gel from popular brands Arnelle, Lady Victory and others is used. Some craftsmen use “liquid stones” to create three-dimensional decor.
Wedding manicure does not tolerate mistakes, so each design element must be carefully verified and correctly positioned on the nail. Even at a wedding, nothing should distract the bride from the celebration, so you should not create overly complex nail art.
When creating a wedding manicure, it is worth considering the image of the bride. Often gloves are used for celebrations, in which a 3D manicure would simply be inappropriate. For such celebrations, use a voluminous design made of thick gel polish in several layers, several rhinestones, and lace decor.
Gel paste and gel plasticine are an ideal solution for a wedding celebration. Choose your own nail design option in advance; improvisation is inappropriate in such an important matter.
How to properly apply water stickers
Transfers are the most common type of stickers due to their maximum ease of use. The transfer film does not stretch, does not curl, does not stick to the fingers, and when wet it glides slightly over the nail, so its position is easy to correct.
You can see an example of a nail design with sliders as an accent on the ring fingers in the photo:
How to perform such a manicure?
- Cut out a separate motif from a single sheet for ease of use.
- If the slider is protected by two backings, remove the top one. You should be left with a decal on a piece of base (usually white paper).
- Place the slider in a container of water at room temperature or place it on a damp cloth or cotton pad to soften.
- Using your fingers or tweezers, slide the motif off the backing until you have a thin film left in your hands.
- Place the sticker on the nail plate and blot off excess liquid with a dry paper napkin.
- All that remains is to use gentle movements so as not to move the motif, apply topcoat and dry it.
Volume manicure with flock
A manicure with a pile looks very interesting and unusual. Delicate velvety fibers envelop the nails, making the design incredibly cozy and warming. For cold autumn and winter, this nail art is simply irreplaceable. It holds perfectly on nails and looks beautiful in everyday and business looks.
Manicure fibers have many shades that can be used in a single-color nail art or create a complex decor from fibers of different colors.
Volumetric manicure is often used in everyday looks. Most often these are simple nail art with acrylic, “sugar”, sequins and rhinestones. For special occasions, you simply cannot do without gel paste and gel plasticine, which make you feel like a real sculptor.
What are nail stickers called?
Manicure with stickers or slider designs, as seen in the photo, is a technique in which ready-made designs and patterns are glued onto the nail. In specialized stores, manufacturers offer to buy ready-made nail art of any complexity - from the simplest curls and geometric patterns to photographs and detailed colorful images. With stickers you can decorate all your fingers at once or highlight individual nails, cover the plate completely or put an expressive accent on the very edge. When developing a design, it is worth considering that such decor is completely self-sufficient and does not require additional decorations.
