A glitter manicure for 2022 is not only an ideal solution for New Year's Eve. In fact, even an everyday manicure can look brilliant. When you want to shine, nail artists use what materials and techniques to create stylish nail designs. That's right, they strive to invent new ideas, achieve beauty and originality, and also be in line with trends.
Glitter nail art with sparkles
Glitter looks spectacular, and it is best to use glitter for nail art. And there are many options here. Fashion ideas, for example, in the classic evening palette: black, white, beige, red, gold, silver and fuchsia. There are also clear manicures with glitter or holographic glitter for those with a romantic streak. Use glitter to decorate photos, nail tips and holes. They will also help implement other design ideas provided by the client or owner.
French glitter
French glitter is done in the same way as regular glitter. Apply the base coat and let it dry thoroughly. Then, using a thin brush, paint glitter stripes on the tips of your nails. Glitter can be used either dry or liquid.
Professionals usually use only a thin brush. But if you are not confident in your skills, a special stencil for French manicure (also called striping tape or nail line) will help you create the perfect line.
What to buy
- Direct stencils for French manicure from Prima Nails, 69 rubles →
- Metal stencil for French manicure from AliExpress, 76 rubles →
- Curly stencils for French manicure from Milv, 50 rubles →
The Art of Painting Nails with Glass Glitter
Glitter glaze is a material that will be widely used in 2022. It has one undeniable advantage - incredible shine! The interesting thing is that it can be applied over nail polish and gel polish. It has various effects - from mirror to pearlescent. It can be used as an independent design element to decorate a manicure. In addition, wax can be beautifully combined with designs and rhinestones to make the design sparkle even more.
Holographic glitter
Types of glitter
Nail artists use different types of glitter to create shimmering designs. They differ not only in the shape of the shimmering particles, but also in the consistency of the material and its method of use.
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There are dry glitters - glitters, kamifubuki, mica, hexagons, Yucca flakes. They are glued to the applied transparent or colored coating, after which they are polymerized in a lamp. There are liquid glitters: liquid mica gel polish, shiny gel paint. They are applied with a separate brush to the already dried coating, then dried in a lamp.
Small sparkles
Small shiny elements create a dense, shiny coating. Due to the small particle size, it turns out to be less multifaceted and calmer. This makes the design with small sparkles suitable for everyday wear.
Small sparkles can be used as a drawing material. With their help, you can draw monograms and curls, fill holes, and draw a line of a free edge. A French manicure with a shiny tip is very feminine and sophisticated.
Large sparkles
The larger the glitter, the more eye-catching the design will be. Glitter with large shiny elements can be used to create a festive design. If you want to use it for everyday wear, it is better to combine a minimum of colors in the design. The best option is a transparent coating and glitter, without the use of additional decor and colored gel polishes.
A moderate design with large glitter can be achieved if you apply it to only 1 – 2 fingers.
Round glitter
Round sequins called kamifubuki allow you to create a confetti-style design. Even on a transparent background, kamifubuki look quite bright and catchy, since the shimmering elements are large in size and have multi-color tints.
In design, it is important to have a sense of proportion and not to overdo it with decor. Kamifubuki are self-sufficient and do not mix well with other decorative elements.
Square sequins
An unusual result can be achieved by using square sparkles in your design. They can be successfully used in geometric designs. Their correct shape will allow them to harmoniously complement geometric designs.
It is also important to observe moderation here so that the sparkles become an interesting addition to the design, and not its main accent.
Glitter straws
An imitation of shiny cobwebs or Christmas tree tinsel can be created using glitter straws. They look like thin and short metal threads packed in small jars. Loose glitter is applied to the uncured coating, after which it is polymerized in a lamp. By changing the density of glitter application, you can achieve different effects.
Other forms
In addition to the above options, you can find sparkles of other shapes on sale: stars, hearts, droplets, triangles. For aquarium and abstract designs, you can use sparkles of chaotic, unequal shapes, for example, Yucca flakes.
Don't limit yourself to just one type of glitter. You can combine shiny elements of different shades and shapes in your design. This will give it depth and make it more impressive.
Shiny manicure using foil
Stamping nail design will never go out of style. If you are bored with your monochromatic manicure, dilute it with other shades. And make a design out of shiny foil. For example, combine liquid glitter with pieces of cream-based gauze. You can also use textures - shapeless and shiny surfaces. Large or small pieces of gold glitter will blur the “flat” nail design.
Snow-white Ruffian manicure with glitter
In addition to the French manicure, a beautiful nail design can be a Ruffian manicure, which can be visually compared to a reverse French manicure. Where the main color, for example, will be white varnish, and the contrast to highlight the hole will be glitter in warm and cold shades. This design can be done on one or two nails or on all fingers. They can also be combined with other shades and types of designs - example in the photo.
Shiny nails with reflective gel polish
Reflective gel polishes and toppers are incredibly beautiful new products that will make your nails sparkle in the directional bright light. This manicure can look like the most elegant detail of your look. And they echo the colors of your holiday outfit.
Shiny cat eye nail design
Magnetic gel polishes create the brightest saturated stripes, patterns and shimmer on the surface of the nails. The secret lies in rich magnetic microparticles that create a beautiful glow and a festive mood on the nail.
Silver cat
Reflective "cat"
Instructions on how to make beautiful shellac with glitter
Shellac with glitter on the entire nail is done like this:
- The base product is applied to the prepared nails; the 2nd layer is not polymerized.
- Use a spatula to scoop up dry glitter and pour it onto a damp surface, trying to make the layer even.
- The finger is lowered down and tapped on it so that the excess glitter falls off.
- Next comes drying in a lamp.
- Use a brush to brush off excess glitter from the nail.
- All that remains is to apply the top without a sticky layer and cure.
What is convenient to apply
Glitter can be applied using different tools, it depends on the size of the shining particles and the chosen design:
- if the nail is completely filled with glitter, you should use a spatula to spread the material;
- when making patterns and lines, use a thin brush;
- to stretch with glitter you will need a wide flat brush or “comb”;
- large glitter is transferred to the nails using an applicator, dot or hair brush.
How to stretch
Stretching with glitter requires care:
- Nails are prepared as usual.
- They are covered with a base and two layers of gel polish.
- On the flower bed dried in a lamp, liquid glitter or dry glitter, but first mixed with top, is applied to the free edge.
- For the rest of the surface of the nail, use a finish.
- Using a thin brush, use short up-down movements and moving from side to side to blend the glitter.
- The hand is placed in the lamp.
- Apply another layer of finishing agent and dry.
There is another way to perform ombre:
- Treated nails are covered with a base and flower bed, as usual.
- It is necessary to remove the sticky layer of gel polish with a cleaner.
- Apply top coat to the entire surface of the plate.
- The tip of the nail is covered with liquid glitter or a mixture of dry material and top coat.
- Using patting movements of the comb brush, distribute it closer to the middle of the plate, so that as you approach it, the sparkles become sparser.
- The layer is dried in a lamp.
- The design is fixed with a finish and also polymerized.
What to combine with
Sequins are a spectacular and bright decor, but they can also be supplemented with:
- rhinestones;
- tape strips of foil;
- film imitating broken glass;
- kamifubuki;
- sliders;
- drawings and patterns, shading or outlining them with glitter;
- pearl rub;
- geometric lines and shapes.
It is important not to overdo it with the number of manicure details. Any color of gel polish can be used – from nude to bright saturated and gloomy dark.
Art painting of nails with rhinestones
Use rhinestones and bubbles in your manicure sparingly; too much design can be distracting. A plain coat with the addition of waxy, small patterned accents is enough to create a radiant beauty. And the wealth of colors, shapes and sizes of crystals will delight everyone.
Delicate shimmering manicure
Pale pink tones visually enlarge the nails, and their combination gives the manicure a gentle contrast. And you don’t have to adhere to minimalism in this design - you can use shiny accents and gel polishes. For example, in a delicate milky or beige manicure, the color of the coating does not dominate, harmoniously complementing any shiny decorations. If neutral shades are looking dull, you can go for a glitter manicure in stylish shades of purple, mint, blue and pink.
Decorating kamifubuki (confetti)
Cute circles of different sizes and colors can be not only matte, but also shiny. It is better to use gel polish as a base for them. You can also use a regular one, but then the effect will not be lasting: very soon the confetti will begin to fall off.
Securing the kamifubuki is easy. To do this, you need to cover your nails with a thick layer of base and, without waiting for it to dry, carefully transfer the confetti using a manicure dot (a regular toothpick or an orange stick will also work) and send it to dry in a lamp.
When the nail polish is completely dry, apply at least two more coats of top coat on top. But more layers may be required, because all protruding parts of the glitter must be coated with varnish.
What to buy
- Round red kamifubuki of different sizes from IRISK, 50 rubles →
- Round kamifubuki in delicate shades from In'Garden, 98 rubles →
- Small multi-colored kamifubuki from Patrisa Nail, 50 rubles →
- Set of four shades of kamifubuks from De.Lux, 200 rubles →
- Kamifubuk sets from AliExpress, from 100 rubles →
- Double-sided dots for nail design from TNL, 32 rubles →
Glitter French nails
Since Christmas and New Year are just around the corner, masters suggest replacing the classic French nail design with a festive one. Pay special attention to the choice of colors and decorations. Sparkling reflective colors mixed with glitter, foil embellishments and rhinestones can create a very sparkly effect. And French ideas in black and white with shimmering halftones are closer to the minimalist style.
Shiny short nails
A beautiful solution for such length of nails is a waxy, translucent gel polish with glitter particles. Especially when it comes to holiday manicure. Shiny, colorful geometric patterns on two fingers will also look great. The main thing is that they match the color of the rest of the nail. You can also, for example, use asymmetry in nail art - it will give the design visual liveliness and distract from the very short length.
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Design options
Nail trends replace each other at incredible speed. Masters come up with interesting designs and practice new techniques. So that you don’t have to delve into the depths of the Internet in search of successful options, we have collected for you the best ideas for transparent manicure with glitter.
Aquarium manicure
Aquarium design can be done on long nails. If the length is not enough, the master may suggest extending your nails with gel. Aquarium design creates a three-dimensional effect, the illusion of depth. He is captivating and eye-catching.
To create it, transparent gels are used, through which all decorative elements will be clearly visible. To enhance the volumetric effect, the design uses sparkles of different shapes and shades. The glitter is laid out randomly or in a clearly thought-out pattern, then a transparent gel is applied on top.
Wedding design
Using white gel polish, clear bases and silver or gold glitter, you can create a stunning wedding design. It can be complemented with drawings of flowers, monograms, and lace.
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Brides often choose a French manicure as their wedding manicure. An interesting option is a French manicure made with a translucent base and silver glitter.
Shimmering manicure
Spectacular shimmer can be achieved using “liquid mica”. This material is in the arsenal of almost any nail artist, as it is easy to use and allows you to create interesting holiday designs. It allows the nail artist to create a luxurious shimmering manicure on nails of any length and shape.
“Liquid mica” can have different shades, both classic silver and gold, and bright colors: red, blue, green, black, pink. To make a manicure with transparent gel and colored “liquid mica” harmonious, you should choose a gel polish of the same shade as the glitter and use it to cover 1 – 2 nails or individual areas of the nail plates.
Ideas with glitter
Glitter can be used to create beautiful designs. By covering the nail with a transparent varnish with a beige tint, you can use glitter to draw geometric shapes, stars or arbitrary shapes. For design contrast and clarity of the design, its contours can be outlined with black gel paint. Not all nails can be made transparent, but, for example, only on the ring fingers.
By choosing 2 - 3 beautiful, compatible shades of gel polish, you can create an abstract design with glitter. Using a thin brush, draw smooth lines, dividing the nail plate into several sections of different sizes. Fill each area with colored varnish, one with glitter, and leave one transparent. To enhance the contrast, areas of the nail that are not covered with glitter can be made matte, and a glossy top coat can be applied on top of the shiny elements.
New Year's decor
For New Year's design, sparkles of different sizes and shades are suitable. Color combinations should be made based on the festive outfit. The most popular solution is gold glitter. It turns your manicure into a spectacular addition to your look and harmonizes with gold jewelry.
No less popular are multi-colored kamifubuki, which create a cheerful mood. If your festive look contains bright colors, a transparent base will come in handy as a base for kamifubuki. It will not overload the manicure or make it vulgar, but will add lightness and laconicism to it. Below in the photo you can see an interesting manicure with glitter on the tips of the nails.
With glitter you can decorate pictures in the New Year's style: Christmas trees, Santa Claus, snowdrifts, snowmen, snowflakes. They densely fill individual elements of the picture or create highlights by arranging the strokes chaotically.
Multi-colored manicure with sparkles
Sequins come in a wide variety of shades. It won’t be difficult to choose a decor that matches the base coat, even if it’s a bright yellow or lilac gel polish. When creating a colored manicure with glitter, you can use the following techniques and techniques:
- manicure-frame: cover 3 nails on your hand with colored gel polish, and 2 with transparent, on transparent nails with black gel paint, draw a frame, outlining the nail plate, then fill the inner space with glitter;
- shiny tips: cover all nails with a transparent base, select glitter and transfer foil of similar shades, stamp foil on the tips of the nails, apply glitter on top;
- multi-colored moon design: choose 2 beautiful shades of gel polish and silver glitter, make your little finger nail completely shiny, draw holes on the next 2 nails with glitter, step back a little and cover the rest of the nail with colored gel polish.
Gradient manicure
Glitter can be used on both transparent nails and those coated with colored gel polish. If you choose glitter that is a shade darker than the coating, you can create a beautiful stretch of color. To obtain a gradient, glitter is applied from the tip of the nail to the center or from the lunula to the middle of the plate, adjusting the coverage density. The glitter is applied to the center of the nail with light strokes, and to the lunula or tip - in a thick layer. In the photo below you can see a beautiful pink manicure with glitter in ombre style.
Glitter French manicure
A transparent manicure with shimmering sparkles on the tips of the nails looks festive, but at the same time simple, without frills. If you apply glitter in a stripe to the free edge, you will get a variation of the French jacket, but more original and unusual. Sequins can be any color.
To cover the yellowish tint of the tip of the nail, you can apply white gel polish under the glitter as a base.]
Sparkling moon design
Neatly filed oval nails with a moonlit French look very feminine and sophisticated. The holes can be filled with glitter and outlined with white gel polish. The rest of the nail can be left transparent.
This manicure looks airy and delicate. Holes cannot be drawn on all nails. Nails without a design are often covered with a calm shade of gel polish, for example, pink, sand, vanilla.
Glitter nail art for long nails
For long, almond-shaped or square nails, bright and subtle designs with glitter are ideal. If desired, you can diversify the design with gradients, gold or silver patterns and rich contrasting details that will remain in your memory forever.
New Year's glitter nail art
New Year's manicure can be turned into an accent part of the image. Simply add rhinestones, sparkles or glowing gel polish to create a festive look. And the New Year is also a time of magic! Therefore, complement your manicure with a design: for example, a snowflake made of sparkling sliders and green Christmas branches, placed on a mother-of-pearl wax seal.
White New Year's manicure with glitter
When we talk about New Year's manicure, the most popular idea is white nails with glitter. And this is logical: the trend continues during the Christmas season and almost the entire month of January. Not only sparkles that imitate precious stones will help give your manicure a festive look, but also additional shades - for example, blue, green and light blue. Combinations of texture with glitter, snowflakes, stars, white nails with colored shiny blocks are also relevant.
