Holographic nail polish - create a manicure with holograms

Over the several years of its existence in open markets, holographic polish has won the title of the best new product in the world of manicure around the world. Today, holographic varnishes deservedly take pride of place in the vibrant collections of famous nail design brands, such as Dance Legend, Flormar, Pupa and others.

Its radiant and iridescent texture will win the hearts of all fashionistas. The process of creating a manicure will take a minimum of your time and even beginners in manicure can do it.

About the features of nail care

Nail care is an important procedure that you still need to learn how to do correctly. Any girl can do light strokes of simple varnish at home. When you want to decorate your nails with a professional manicure, you go to a beauty salon, where there are suitable devices and tools.

And it’s easy to master various techniques on your own. Several trends can be identified in the trends of the last season:

• in everyday life they use drawings and patterns;
• for special occasions, appliqués and all kinds of decorative elements are chosen;
• the choice of shades is increasingly guided by the season:

1. during the warm period, they take bright colors (pink, yellow, blue, green), complementing them with nudes and pastels;
2. for winter and autumn, cool shades with a matte texture are more suitable;

Manicure option for the winter season

• The hit of the season is colors that shimmer with mother-of-pearl.

Fashionistas were delighted with the holographic manicure, which allows you to add elegance to your fingers. To do it at home, you will need a special lamp (UV or LED), because you will have to work mainly with gel polishes.

Trends

Delicate nude manicure

In spring, it will be especially trendy to choose a delicate palette of gel polish for your nails. Light pink, light blue, beige, cream, gray and other pastel colors allow any girl to create a feminine and beautiful look. Nude manicure is perfect for different nail lengths and shapes.

An excellent solution would be to make ethnic designs on such a covering. The result will be a very fresh and easy idea for a manicure that can go with different looks.

Stylish geometry

In some ways, a manicure with geometry can be classified as a minimalist manicure. He is always elegant, sophisticated and pleasant to look at. A set of drawings can contain any geometric shapes or stripes. The color of the stripes, as well as the coating itself, can be any color.

In particular, these are peach, beige, blue and other brighter and richer shades. In geometry manicure, it is worth trying to use different approaches to applying the design. You can make a more classic version, or, on the contrary, something bright and catchy.

Lace

And lace nails are back in fashion. This manicure always looks high quality and flawless. He is gentle, calm, but at the same time stylish and unusual. A large selection of the design itself, as well as colors, will allow you to create beautiful combinations of the color of the lace itself and the coating. With the help of special stencils, a lace manicure will be quite easy to do at home.

Create contrasting designs using different varnishes and acrylic paints. This will help you always be in the center of attention and at the same time have a stylish and versatile manicure that can be selected for different life situations.

About holographic manicure

Transparent manicure

The technique used in the work will allow you to create a three-dimensional volume on your nails, shimmering with rainbow colors. This effect cannot be achieved with ordinary varnishes; special compositions are needed that ensure multiple refraction of light rays.

Additional Information. Original nail art is obtained by mixing several color shades in one product. An additional element included in the composition is shiny shavings of various sizes.

Holographic nails look festive, so they are not very acceptable as an everyday option. This nail art is good because the design can be used on plates of any shape and size. Holography will help hide defects (chips, cracks, peeling, unevenness), visually lengthen short nails and make the plate more durable.

Manicure on short nails

Multi-colored reflections attract the attention of others. With such a bright accent, it is not recommended to overload the manicure with unnecessary decorative elements, but you can add small broths or rhinestones.

But in clothing you will have to limit yourself to a minimum of accessories, excluding massive jewelry. The outfits should also not be colorful, otherwise, instead of an elegant festive look, it will turn out to be vulgar and comical.

How to use it correctly

Knitted manicure

A hologram manicure can be done in several ways. The technique for creating nail art depends on the means with which the rainbow volume will be created.

Nail polish with holographic effect

When trying to master a new technique, you should start with the simplest option. In this case, it is a holographic gel-based nail polish. The algorithm of actions is no different from that followed when working with shellac:

• first, they tidy up their nails (shape them, clean them, degrease them);
• then put on the gel base;
• after waiting a couple of minutes after baking the varnish in the lamp, remove the sticky layer;
• now it’s the turn of nail polish with a holographic effect;
• finish the manicure with a top composition.

Each gel coating is dried in a lamp, only then the next one is applied. The decorative agent can be applied to the plate several times.

Holographic polishes

To achieve the desired volume, it is recommended to use different thicknesses of layers of holographic shellac.

Pros and cons of varnish

Note! The ability of varnish to change color during wear is perceived by some as a disadvantage. If you need a specific shade, then it is better to choose a different type of manicure.

Holographic Nail Powder

This material will help create deep volume. The effect itself depends on the size of the fractions applied to the nails. You can do a manicure using multi-colored powder not only on gel polishes - regular formulations are also quite suitable. The main thing is to follow a certain algorithm. Below is an option using shellac:

• tidy up the nail plate;
• apply base varnish;
• the next layer is a fixative;
• Immediately apply the holographic powder onto the nail with a brush.

To prevent the powder from crumbling, it is “sealed” with another layer of fixative. It is better to distribute the decorative layer with a soft applicator, moving from the cuticle to the edge.

Holographic powders

This technique will allow the rainbow effect to last up to 4 weeks in its original form.

In another option, instead of a base coat and sealer, several layers of regular varnish are applied. Then the nails are powdered and fixed with a transparent top.

Holographic nail stickers

You can find stickers with different effects on sale. The design creation technique depends on the type of holographic nail stickers. There are 2 types: transfer and adhesive based. The basic steps are identical in any case:

• tidy up the cuticle by removing excess skin around the plate;
• nails are degreased;
• apply a base tone using regular varnish;
• the sticker is adjusted to fit the nail, removing excess with scissors;
• the following action has differences:

1. if the sticker is self-adhesive, carefully remove the backing;
2. the transfer is dipped into water for a couple of seconds;

• The sticker is placed on the plate and leveled with a cotton swab.

Holography stickers

All that remains is to apply a protective layer of transparent topcoat on top, and the holography on the nails is ready.

Holographic nail rub

Externally, this product resembles decorative powder, but the reflective effect is created differently. To obtain a holographic manicure, the principle of contrast is used, which allows light to be refracted in an original way.

Among the commercially available options, the most popular are: “chameleon”, “chafer bug”, “diamond placer”. The imitation of the glare of a gasoline puddle looks impressive.

When thinking about how to use holographic nail rub, don’t be afraid to experiment. The material is not capricious, although it requires some skill. To master the nail art technique, it is recommended to first try the product on regular varnishes, following these instructions:

• when preparing the plate, carefully polish the unevenness with a buff;
• apply a thin layer of transparent varnish;
• Next, the marigolds are painted with colored varnish of the selected shade;

Note! To make the coating completely opaque, you will need 2-3 layers of regular varnish.

• After waiting for the product to dry, rub it onto the plate with progressive movements;
• the top layer is fixed.

The holographic rub works great on nails and gel polishes. In this case, lamp drying stages are added to the algorithm. To make your manicure perfect, you need to take into account the following nuances:

• gel polish can be applied in one layer, choosing the shade you like (black color will give an unusual effect);
• choose a glossy top, sealing the ends with it;
• The rub is applied when the sticky layer of gel polish is removed after drying in a UV lamp.

Once again cover the nails with a glossy top coat, dry and remove the sticky layer.

Algorithm for using rubbing

Rubbing can replace the gel polish itself. The product is applied directly to the base coat and secured with a transparent topcoat.

What is rubbing? "Holography" and "Prism": similarities and differences

The rub is a crushed micronized pigment. These can be either ultra-fine particles or larger microgranules, or decor in the form of mica flakes. Depending on the color, texture and size, they create a different visual effect, similar to popular coatings - chameleons, holographics, mother-of-pearls, microglitters. Rubs are produced in small jars (similar to other small decor for nail art). The choice of tool for applying (rubbing in) them - a fan brush, a sponge applicator, a silicone design brush, a master's latex gloves - also depends on what effect you want to achieve in the finished image.

Among the variety of existing products that love the bright sun or strong artificial light, fashionistas pay tribute to the beauty of holographics and prisms. Like no other, they create a special, festive mood. In summer - emphasizing sunny weather and creating a positive mood. And in winter - driving away the blues and bringing to mind thoughts of a pleasant series of holidays. What is the difference between these two beauties?

Incredibly popular prism (aka rubbing-mirage)

is a colored finely dispersed pigment. Its particles are so small that the coating with them produces an impressive deep 3D effect. The mesmerizing rainbow tints are visually similar in part to the veil of the northern lights, but most of all - to gasoline spilled on water. Particles of pigment rubbed into varnish or gel polish form a homogeneous, reflective, smooth canvas, without clearly visible shining particles.

Holographic

same rubbing

- an almost identical twin of the mirage pigment. It is very easy to confuse them in photographs, since under certain lighting and the angle of incidence of light, the “gasoline” beauty can also appear. The key difference between holographics is that their particles are larger. Even with perfect application (in one or two layers), the shine of individual grains of glitter is clearly visible. And scattered (fan) or linear holography, which is so popular at any time of the year, is visible.

Holographics give the effect of a diamond crushed into dust, and prisms are closer to the delicate beauty of pearls. Mirage rub is the choice of those girls who are not afraid to shine to the maximum. Modest holographic designs are an ideal compromise for the office, as their shimmer is more graceful and calmer. Due to their textural properties, mirages are better suited to varnish designs, since it is easier even for a beginner to rub them into almost set varnish. And the holographic glitter pigment is ideal for gel and gel polish, in the thickness of which it shimmers beautifully and does not rub off when worn.

Prismatic rainbow tints make the design original, stylish, and effective. When creating such images, it is important not to overdo it, but to demonstrate sophistication, a sense of proportion and taste. It will be much easier for you to do this if you know all the advantages and disadvantages of both types of rubs.

Advice from experienced manicurists

How to do a manicure with gel polish

To achieve beautiful holography in manicure, when studying techniques, pay attention to the recommendations of professionals. This will avoid most mistakes in the process.

Pro Tips:

1. You should use varnish with a holographic effect carefully - the excess will not be able to bake when drying.
2. Do not remove the sticky top coat before applying the decorative coating. Waiting a couple of minutes will provide additional shine and volume.
3. You can enhance the accent of holography if you decorate not all of your nails using this technique, applying a matte top coat to the rest.
4. To apply the rub, it is recommended to use a soft silicone pad, which is used to apply shadows.
5. When selecting products, pay attention to the dimensions of dispersed particles. Small ones will provide iridescence, large ones will provide depth and brightness of colors.
6. When creating a manicure, it is important that all compositions (from base to top) are from the same manufacturer. This makes it easier for them to interact with each other.
7. If your budget does not allow you to purchase the entire series, you can refuse the color coating, applying holography directly to the base, purchasing a high-quality product.

Without much effort, you can create amazing custom nail art on your fingers yourself. To do this, it is enough to master the holography technique using suitable means. Even without additional decorative elements, such a manicure looks festive and bright.

Designs with holographic rubbing and prism pigment: advantages and disadvantages

Decorative pigments “Prism” and “Holographic” are worth choosing and purchasing for many reasons. They will become worthy representatives of your decorative arsenal for self-manicure with varnishes and gel polishes both in the salon and at home.

Positive features of “sunny” decor:

• a design coated with a thick topcoat for varnish or gel polish is not afraid of color fading, changes in texture or dulling of the radiance of the rub. Your manicure is always impeccably beautiful and expressive;
• Although it seems that nails with holographic rubs are too simple and uncomplicated in design, nevertheless, you can create unique images using the rub as a canvas base. Painting, stamping, and even rubbing through a stencil will make your manicure expensive and stylish;
• both on short and long (gel or acrylic) nails, these types of rubbing are the easiest and fastest way to create a festive and fashionable look;
• Rainbow holographic rubs are ideal for summer manicures and pedicures. As a solo design, they will favorably emphasize the tan and well-groomed hands and legs;
• pigment in a “dust” texture is more convenient for beginners to work with rub-in designs. And the “holography” decor, due to its larger particles, can be used both for a mirror effect and as a product for painting nails (if you mix it in a top coat for polish or gel polish). The result is a very popular effect of “sparkling volumetric tears”;
• “Prism” and “Holography” rubs are very easy to apply, remove, and correct in the process of creating a manicure. They are very economical and affordable;
• These decorative elements can be mixed with other shades (for example, creating rub-prism duets from several halftones). This will allow you to create unique, almost designer color schemes on any substrate color.

Negative points of iridescent rubs:

• “solar” pigments attract maximum attention to the nails. This means your manicure should be impeccable: well-groomed cuticles, soft and delicate skin of the hands and feet;
• The most durable and chic rub-in manicure is in gel and shellac versions. This means you will have to fork out for a lamp to cure the design;
• the effect of holography and overflow of gasoline is most attractive when distributed as evenly as possible. This is more difficult to do on nail polish than on a gel polish top coat. This means you will need a lot of practice;
• Manufacturers of shining pigments often call your creations synonyms (rubbed “holographic prism”) or, due to the similarity of the effect, call holographics a mirage rub and vice versa. Which makes it difficult to create an image, since different types of rubbing require their own topcoats for gel polish (with or without stickiness). It is because of this confusion that the design often does not turn out as beautiful as it is intended to be. And beginners are unreasonably disappointed in rubbings in general.

So how can you quickly, correctly and without complications create a chic and unforgettable prismatic-holographic nail-look?