Shellac coating combines the best properties of nail polish and gel. In 2019, masters of the beauty industry recommend paying attention to shellac manicure, photos of which are replete with the first pages of glossy magazines. The coating combines the best properties of nail polish and gel. The rapid growth in popularity is dictated by the variability of colors, long durability, convenience and affordable price. Does not cause allergies.
This is a professional coating that is not cheap. But with regular use, the savings on beauty salons will pay for the tools in a few months
The rapid growth in popularity is dictated by the variability of colors, long durability, convenience and affordable price.
Any shellac coating looks bright, the glossy surface readily shimmers in the sun
- What's fashionable?
- What does shellac look like on short nails?
- Lunar manicure
- French: a classic in a new way
- Shellac manicure at home
- Pros and cons of shellac
Materials and accessories
The popularity of shellac is undeniable. However, not everyone knows that Shellac was originally a product of the CND brand, and not a regular two-week manicure.
The peculiarity of shellac is that it dries quickly, but only when exposed to a special LED lamp. If you do manicure professionally, it will pay for itself after 10 uses, so it is a good purchase.
As you know, shellac is not a simple gel or varnish. This is a professional coating that is not cheap. But with regular use, the savings on beauty salons will pay for the tools in a few months.
The peculiarity of shellac is that it dries quickly, but only when exposed to a special LED lamp. To begin with, three bottles of shellac are enough: a transparent base, a fixative and any desired color. You can also purchase stencils with which you can do a French manicure or apply various designs, requiring precision and symmetry
The manicure set includes:
- An ultraviolet lamp with a power of at least 36 watts for polymerization of the coating. A device with lower values is useless, since the shellac will not dry under it.
- Degreaser. It can be replaced with a liquid that contains acetone or pharmaceutical wipes with ethyl alcohol.
- The primer dries the plate and opens its scales. Thanks to use, the manicure lasts a long time.
- Lint-free wipes for removing the sticky layer. An indispensable product, since cotton sponges or paper napkins leave unwanted hairs.
- Shellac. To get started, three bottles are enough: a transparent base, a fixative and any desired color.
- Stencils with which you can do a French manicure or apply various designs that require precision and symmetry.
- Top coat for long lasting manicure. Apply on top of shellac at the end of the procedure.
- Cuticle oil makes your manicure fresh and neat.
This manicure can be called truly rich Shellac manicure in nude style Romantic appliques
Advice! There is no need to prepare your nails before applying shellac. But, if your skin is sensitive, you can make a hand bath with nourishing oils. Chamomile is ideal for calming and relieving irritation.
Painting a “smile” with white shellac
The “smile” line differentiates the white and flesh color of the nail. Each person has a different shape. With the help of white shellac, a natural “smile” can be corrected. To apply a “smile” you cannot use a stencil. Before you take on shellac, practice painting with regular varnish. To make the line perfectly straight, your hands must be relaxed and your movements confident. It is more convenient not to dip the brush into a bottle of shellac each time, but to pour a large drop onto a plastic, glass or metal surface and dip the brush into it. First, outline the outline with a brush pressed well against the edge of the bottle, almost dry.
Apply two strokes from the edge of the nail to the middle, then connect with a smooth line. Paint the tip with neat, small strokes from the contour line to the edge of the nail, moving the brush under the nail to “seal” it. There should be no more than two layers, otherwise the shellac will crack. Dry each layer in a lamp for 2 minutes. On short nails, make your smile as thin as possible - this will visually lengthen your nails. The perfect white edge is ready. And if at first it doesn’t turn out exactly the way you want, you can correct the shape with the help of orange sticks.
The next step is to apply the base color varnish. It can be not only pink, but also any other shade that suits you. Try to paint the entire surface, as close to the cuticle as possible, but without touching it. Then dry the shellac with a lamp for 2 minutes.
Applying top. It will preserve your French shellac without cracks, scratches and other troubles in the future. When applying a protective coating, do not forget to seal the ends of the nail. Dry in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
And the final operation: carefully remove the sticky layer from the nails with a napkin soaked in degreaser.
What's fashionable?
Among the fashion trends of the fall-winter season, nude manicure should be highlighted. It is made with shellac with gold and silver pigment. There are several types of Shellac application:
- same color for all nails;
- creating accents on several selected nails;
- different design of each plate;
- using stencils to implement design ideas.
The same color for all nails Different design for each plate Combination of moon manicure, French manicure and painting on nails
Wavy manicure has recently taken the leading position in nail design. Instead of straight stripes, smooth lines are used, the location of which is chosen by the master or client. The delicate texture of shellac allows you to draw beautiful, neat waves. Multi-colored variations make hands well-groomed and attractive.
On nails pre-coated with shellac, it is fashionable to draw geometric shapes, plant elements, thematic patterns, animal prints, and abstractions. This variety is called art manicure. To depict details, stampings and varnish-liners are used. Experts recommend water-based CND products. Even with a little experience and a small selection of colors, nail design can be made unforgettable.
When performing a manicure with shellac, the master is limited only by his own imagination. The texture of the material lends itself easily to drawing small details and adding decorative elements. Every idea can be easily brought to life.
On nails pre-coated with shellac, it is fashionable to draw geometric shapes, plant elements, thematic patterns, animal prints, and abstractions.
Stampings and varnish-liners 3-D decor are used to depict details
Advice! When choosing a varnish color, in autumn-winter it is better to give preference to delicate pastel tones or a light wine shade. A monotonous coating is the best solution for a business girl.
Dark manicure for summer 2022
This summer, manicurists suggest girls not to focus on light and delicate colors, but, on the contrary, to pay attention to a darker palette of shades. This manicure will look very catchy and elegant. The most important thing is that such nail art includes the use of various decor. This can be glitter, broths, kamifubuki, stamping images, decoration with acrylic powder, broken glass or rubbing.
This summer everything is in fashion, especially contrasting combinations!
The dark color palette deserves special attention in the nail art industry. Many girls treat such colors with a certain caution and a certain contempt, thinking that this manicure design requires special accessories and decor. To some extent, this opinion is correct, but when implementing this design it is simply impossible not to fall in love with it. In addition, dark colors go well with almost all types of decor. The main thing is to choose the right color palette and complement it with the desired elements!
What does shellac look like on short nails?
The attractiveness of long nails should not be disputed, but forgetting about the beauty of a short-length plate is an even bigger mistake. Today, natural nails of natural length are increasingly appearing on the covers of magazines. After all, an ordinary girl cannot afford extensions because of the inconvenience. Household chores lead to frequent breakage, adjustments and discomfort.
The attractiveness of long nails should not be disputed, but forgetting about the beauty of a short-length plate is an even bigger mistake.
Shellac fits perfectly on a short nail, strengthening it and allowing it to grow a little. The surface of the nail after coating is almost impossible to damage, even if the plate is weakened
Shellac fits perfectly on a short nail, strengthening it and allowing it to grow a little, since the surface after coating is almost impossible to damage, even if the plate is weakened.
Rules for harmonious design for short nails:
- avoid too large or too small stylistic elements;
- you need to give up voluminous jewelry and modeling;
- vertical patterns and designs visually lengthen the fingers and correct the shape of the plate;
- you should carefully choose the color of the varnish, for example, a lot of black or red will spoil the overall picture;
- do not use more than 2-3 shades in the design.
When choosing patterns for short lengths, it is recommended to pay attention to vertical patterns, diagonal lines, stamping prints and fashionable polka dots.
Avoid too large or too small stylistic elements. The ombre technique looks great. The main thing is to arrange the colors from a light tone at the base to a dark tone at the tips. Vertical patterns and designs visually lengthen the fingers and correct the shape of the plate
The ombre technique looks great. The main thing is to arrange the colors from light at the base to dark at the tips. Shades of gray, blue, red, green and purple are suitable. When applying shellac, instead of using a sponge, as in the standard version, they use the stretching technique with special pigments.
Advice! For short nails, a European or classic manicure is excellent. To visually lengthen the plate, it is recommended to choose an oval shape.
Gradient shellac design
One of the shellac nail designs is gradient or ombre. This is a method of applying two or three matching colors of shellac to the nail, creating a smooth transition from one color to another.
This unusual design is difficult to implement.
Not even all manicurists perform this technique. But with the help of a special tool - an airbrush and paints for it, the gradient can be easily created.
There are several types of gradient - vertical, horizontal or mixed. Made with light shades of shellac, this design will add romance and lightness to your look, while bright or dark colors will help attract attention and complement your look.
Lunar manicure
The best alternative to the classic French manicure is a moon manicure. This type of nail art was popular in the last century, when only half of the nail was covered with varnish, without touching the base. In 2022, Hollywood stars brought back fashion.
The best alternative to the classic French manicure is a lunar manicure. In the classic version, a lunar manicure involves covering the lunula with black and the main part with red. However, design today has a lot of options. The advantage of manicure is that it looks impressive on nails of any shape and length
In the classic version, lunar manicure involves covering the lunula with black and the main part with red. However, design today has a lot of options. Fashion trends include, in addition to the classic design, a two-color version, without painting the hole, Negative Space, geometric, ombre, mirror and reverse.
The advantage of manicure is that it looks impressive on nails of any shape and length. You can experiment not only with coating colors, but also with textures, hole shapes and sizes.
In 2022, the combination of gold and silver with red and black is relevant.
Negative Space involves a combination of shellac-coated and non-shellac plate surfaces. The brighter the color, the better the character of the owner of the original coating is emphasized.
Negative Space involves a combination of shellac-coated and non-shellac plate surfaces
Advice! For a perfectly even shape of the moon you need to use stencils. The appearance of a stylish manicure depends on this.
Popular nail design ideas
Fashion in the nail industry does not stand still. And all new design elements appear in manicures with shellac coating in 2020.
Manicures with a matte finish have become very popular; they look stylish and unusual.
For lovers of glossy surfaces, there are different types of designs. Designs made using watercolor techniques will add sophistication and romance to your nails.
In this way, various flowers are painted on the nails. Design ideas such as broken glass, mirror glitter and cat's eye are in great demand.
French: a classic in a new way
French manicure has maintained its leading position in the world of beauty and style for several years in a row. This is due to its versatility, naturalness and ease of implementation. However, in 2019, many variations on the theme have appeared. The nail plate can be painted not only beige, but the smile can be decorated in different ways.
French manicure has maintained its leading position in the world of beauty and style for several years in a row. The nail plate can be painted not only beige, and the smile can be decorated in different ways
Nude base and bright blue tips
Gradient French manicure, unusual designs as decoration, glitter, stones and double French are popular today. The combination of bright colors takes this type of manicure to a new level.
The most fashionable option is royal French manicure VS shocking. It is divided into two types: using nude translucent tones and with bright coatings, decorated with rhinestones and other decorative elements.
In 2022, it is important to change the shape of the tip color. The classic white stripe is often replaced with triangles.
If a French manicure is performed with shellac, it is considered one of the most difficult. Therefore, you first need to learn the basic techniques, because a perfectly even smile of the same size may not work out the first time.
If a French manicure is performed with shellac, it is considered one of the most difficult. Therefore, you first need to learn the basic techniques, because a perfectly even smile of the same size may not work out the first time. French is decorated with stones
Advice! When performing a French manicure with shellac, you should remember the texture of the varnish. To avoid sloppy gaps or streaks, it is recommended to apply the coating in several layers, remembering to dry each one.
White manicure with drawings
Every year, famous fashion gurus identify the key trends of the season, again turn the color spectrum upside down and come up with new types of shade combinations. However, white is not often found in this color game. But such a varnish can become an excellent business card if it is made with additional ornaments.
Decorating your nails is done to draw attention to your hands. Thus, a whitish color with the right pattern will harmonize perfectly with jewelry. Plus, it can add an extra dose of glamor to your look. If you are tired of the classic, monotonous color and want to try something fun and quirky, but not too bright, you should try combining light varnish and subtle abstractions.
The combination of the milky finish and the orange design is gorgeous and is recommended for the perfect summer manicure. A purple-pink pattern on white is a delightful combination, especially for a warm spring. Thus, the milk base should be used as a bare canvas on which you can really depict anything.
A black and white or zebra print is very edgy. This option is suitable for relaxation, informal parties and holidays. It will look even better if you have zebra print on your clothes or accessories. This design is quite simple: you don’t need any special artistic skills to make it yourself, you don’t need to mix shades or draw complex designs. For this you will need two colors. It is often recommended to use milk instead of white, but pure white seems better. You will also need a thin brush to draw lines. And a top coat is required. This is a classic shade combination that is perfect for a variety of occasions.
Another fashionable design option on a light background is a marble pattern. White marble flooring is the latest trend appearing on the fingertips of women all over the world. Inspired by the sophisticated look of marble, this technique uses the same white, black and gray free-form pattern. According to nail artist and manager of Vanity Projects American salons Leah Lopez, there are now a lot of requests for such a design.
Vanity Projects created a natural turquoise marble effect on nails. Lopez said she gets this effect by using a light green gel polish and then putting it on a gel mixer along with a darker blue polish and blending it together. These shades are used to create any design in nail art. The most important thing is to use white shellac very carefully: if applied incorrectly, it can create an untidy effect.
For such a covering with an ornament the following are also used:
- geometric shapes;
- floral themes;
- gradient;
- animal figures and cartoon characters.
Ombre nails are one of the best techniques for a more playful and whimsical look on white nails.
Milky varnish is very versatile because it allows you to experiment with patterns. It’s just very important to choose the right colors.
Shellac manicure at home
A shellac manicure can be done in just half an hour if you have a lamp, polishes and experience. The last condition can be easily fulfilled if desired.
A shellac manicure can be done in just half an hour if you have a lamp, varnishes and experience.
File your nails to the desired shape, push back the cuticles with a manicure spatula and wipe the nail plates with a napkin containing a degreaser.
Next, apply a thin layer of base on four nails, except the thumb, and place them in the lamp for a minute.
To do a shellac manicure at home, you need:
- File your nails to the desired shape, push back the cuticles with a manicure spatula and wipe the nail plates with a napkin containing a degreaser.
- Apply a thin layer of base to four nails, except the thumb, and place them in the lamp for a minute.
- Paint your nails with shellac, covering the outer edge immediately. This is necessary to avoid premature chips and cracks.
- Dry the coating under a lamp. The instructions indicate the drying time for the varnish. It ranges from 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
- Apply a second coat of varnish according to the previous principle.
- Apply a protective layer for shine of nails and durability of the varnish, dry in an LED lamp.
Paint your nails with shellac so that the outer edge is treated immediately. This is necessary to avoid premature chips and cracks.
Dry the coating under the lamp. The instructions indicate the drying time for the varnish. It ranges from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. Apply a protective layer for nail shine and varnish durability, dry in an LED lamp.
- Treat the nail plates with a degreaser. It will wash away the sticky residue left after the procedure. The napkin should be used without lint so that it does not stick to the manicure and ruin it.
- Repeat all manipulations from beginning to end on your thumbs.
You won't be able to remove shellac with regular acetone. To do this, you will need a nail file with an ambrosity of 180 units. She needs to file off the coating, then moisten cotton pads with the liquid from the LED manicure kit and wrap her fingers in them for 10 minutes. To speed up the process, you can wrap foil on top. If after this the varnish does not come off on its own, you need to help it with an orange stick or a plastic scraper.
Treat the nail plates with a degreaser. It will wash away the sticky residue left after the procedure. The napkin should be used without lint so that it does not stick to the manicure and spoil it.
You won't be able to remove shellac with regular acetone. To do this you will need a nail file with an ambrosity of 180 units.
File off the coating, then moisten cotton pads with the liquid from the LED manicure kit and wrap your fingers in them for 10 minutes. To speed up the process, you can wrap foil on top
Harmonious combination of manicure and pedicure
Advice! For a natural and beautiful manicure, it is recommended to soften the cuticle with 1-2 drops of oil.
Classic French
If you prefer the classic option, you will need white shellac to draw a “smile” on the tip of the nail, and transparent pink. In addition you will need:
- regular manicure set;
- nail degreasing agent;
- coating base;
- top coating;
- ultraviolet lamp with a power of 36 watts;
- nail polish remover;
- lint-free wipes.
Of course, you need to start with a regular manicure, your hands should be well-groomed. Then we prepare to proceed to the main thing.
Using a cloth soaked in degreaser, thoroughly wipe the nail, including the side surfaces, so that the coating adheres well.
Apply the base coat over the entire surface, “sealing” the edge of the nail. At the same time, carefully squeeze the brush against the edge of the bottle. Dry in a lamp for 30 seconds.
Pros and cons of shellac
Not so long ago, the most popular nail procedure was nail extensions. The situation changed radically when shellac appeared. But is he really that good?
The artificial plate is durable if you wear it carefully, but daily chores around the house, playing with children and even office work spoil any manicure, even one done using the sealing technique. Ordinary varnishes have long been out of trend precisely because of their short duration. They wear out quickly, have an unpleasant odor and take a long time to dry.
The situation has changed radically, because shellac appeared. To apply shellac, nails do not need to be extended. This is a colored coating that is applied to a natural Shellac plate and is suitable for short and long natural nails.
There is no need to extend your nails to apply shellac. This is a colored coating that is applied to a natural plate. Manufacturers claim that it has strengthening properties. In addition, the advantages include:
- a wide palette of rich colors that are relevant in every season;
- Suitable for short and long natural nails;
- allows the nail plate to grow due to the density of the coating;
- service life reaches up to 3 weeks;
- the coating does not fade over time even with constant exposure to water and detergents;
- gives nails a glossy shine;
- safety for health, since the composition does not contain harmful formaldehydes;
- There is a possibility of self-removal.
A wide palette of rich colors that are relevant in every season captivates many fashionistas The coating does not fade over time even with constant exposure to water and detergents
Shellac gives nails a glossy shine.
Among the disadvantages are:
- The varnish is dried only under an ultraviolet lamp;
- The coating procedure occurs in several stages;
- difficulty in doing your own manicure;
- high cost of salon procedures;
- regular correction of growing nails;
- diseases of the nail plate are caused by temperature collisions, after which the nail expands and contracts, creating microcracks in the coating for the proliferation of bacteria.
The disadvantages include the difficulty of doing a manicure yourself and the high cost of a salon procedure.
But if you master applying shellac at home, you can also make money from it. In general, shellac is an excellent choice for beautiful hands. To avoid fungus and other nail diseases, it is recommended to regularly use hand sanitizers. They get into microcracks and destroy pathogens.
Features of a business woman's manicure
It is worth noting that, first of all, the hands themselves should look well-groomed and moisturized. After all, even the most beautiful nail design will not look good on hands with cracked, dry or rough skin. Therefore, use nourishing creams on a regular basis and do caring procedures. And also don't forget to use cuticle oil. And, of course, a business woman simply cannot have cracked nail polish. Therefore, shellac coating is an ideal option that will ensure the beauty of your nails for quite a long time.
Length and shape of nails 2022
In 2022, unlike previous years, short nails have returned to fashion. This trend is ideal for business manicure. As for the shape of nails, office rules do not dictate restrictions. And you can safely choose the option that suits you. For example, rectangular, oval, almond-shaped or square. The main thing is to take into account your own nail shape.
Color scheme for business manicure
Nowadays, there are no too strict limits regarding the color palette for nail design. But, nevertheless, depending on the strictness of office rules, you can choose the appropriate options. In any case, pastel shades are ideal.
Some companies allow more saturated colors. For example, brown, gray, red or marsala. It is worth noting that it is the latter options that look amazing in combination with a business suit.
