Water stickers for nails: how to apply, rules for creating the perfect manicure

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Svetlana Pavlikhina

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Water stickers can give your nails a sophisticated look. They are easy to use. They are not expensive at all. The main thing is to study the instructions for their use in advance. After this, you can safely apply the decoration to your nails. The result will exceed all expectations, and the manicure will look fresh and original.

Technology of using stickers

It is easy to attach decorative elements to the nail plates and use them. For manicure you need to prepare the surface.

You should also ensure that you have the necessary tools. After this, you can apply the sliders themselves. The main thing is to figure out how to use these products.

Features of nail preparation

Before gluing the sliders, the nail plates need to be prepared:

1. Remove the old covering.
2. Steam your fingers in warm water.
3. Clean the areas under the nails and the surface.
4. Using a nail file, give the plates the desired shape.
5. Remove cuticles.
6. Treat your nails with alcohol or a special degreaser.
7. Apply base coat.

Required tools and materials

In order to create a manicure at home, you need to ensure that you have the following tools and materials:

• stickers;
• scissors;
• a bowl of warm water;
• cotton pads, sticks;
• UV lamp (when applied to shellac);
• orange stick;
• fixative

Slider gluing technology

The instructions will help you apply the stickers correctly.

To transfer them to the surface of the plate, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Place the decorative element on the surface and measure the required size.
2. Cut off the desired part using scissors.
3. Immerse the sticker in warm water for 20-30 seconds. The liquid should not be cold, otherwise the peeling process will be slow.
4. When the protection comes off, remove the slider from the water using tweezers.
5. Place the decorative element on the surface.
6. Place a cotton pad on top. Such actions are necessary in order to remove excess moisture.
7. Using cotton swabs, smooth the film with gentle movements.
8. Dry the surface thoroughly.
9. Apply a fixative to your nails.

It is important that all layers dry well. The period of wearing the manicure depends on this.

Preparing nails before gluing

Before applying water-based nail stickers, you must properly prepare the surface:

• saw off;
• treat the cuticle area;
• carry out hygiene procedures.

These simple manipulations will create a strong base for sliders and a well-groomed manicure.

How to prepare your nails yourself at home:

• Using nail polish remover without acetone, remove old polish;
• give the desired shape to the nails;
• make a soap or salt bath with the addition of a few drops of essential oil;
• lubricate the cuticle area with a nourishing cream to soften it;
• wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect each nail plate with an antiseptic;
• cut out excess side skin and cuticle using manicure scissors or a gentle chemical composition made from fruit acids;
• take a buff and polish the surface of the nails, thereby ensuring practical attachment of the art design and the immediate base;
• in the case of nails extended with acrylic mass, it is necessary to polish them with a pusher, then remove the dusting, grease and treat them with a special antiseptic;
• apply the base - the colors of the sticker and the background should be combined and harmonized.

The process of creating a beautiful and stylish manicure is simple, the main thing is to follow the above recommendations of qualified masters. After pasting the ornaments, completely cover them with a fixing transparent layer, starting from the nail base and ending with its edges.

How long do they last on nails?

With high-quality preparation of the nail plates and strict adherence to the rules for gluing sliders, the manicure will last at least 2-3 weeks. But the wearing time largely depends on what materials are used.

If the film begins to peel off quickly, it is most likely that it was glued to a coating that was not completely dried. It is possible that the sticker itself was very wet.

The pattern does not last long if it is glued to an excessively thick layer of varnish. Also, the service life is significantly reduced when low-quality decorative elements are used.

If the manicure turns out to be ruined due to chips in the fixative, it means that the film was not dried properly, and there was no room left for the base to adhere to the varnish, or the tips were poorly sealed.

The durability of the manicure is also affected by the fixative . You should make sure that it is designed to hold aqueous stickers.

Features of gluing to different surfaces

The procedure directly depends on what surface the sticker will be glued to. Depending on this, the steps to perform a manicure differ.

On natural nails

Even a beginner can handle the technique of applying stickers to regular varnish. No special skills are required. To do this, it is enough to prepare the surface. Perform the following actions:

1. Apply two layers of base coat, waiting until they dry completely.
2. The sticker is soaked in water.
3. Transfer it to the surface.
4. Remove excess moisture and smooth with a cotton swab.
5. When the surface is completely dry, a transparent coating is applied on top to secure the decorative elements.

For gel polish

Manicure using gel polish is more reliable and durable.

Execution technology:

1. Nails are prepared according to the standard scheme.

2. 
   The shiny layer is removed with a nail file.

3. The plate is given the desired shape.
4. The surface is treated with a degreaser.
5. A layer of gel polish is applied.
6. The marigolds are dried under a UV lamp.
7. The slider is placed in water.
8. After 30 seconds, it is removed with tweezers and transferred to the surface.
9. Wait until completely dry.
10. Apply a finishing coat of varnish.
11. Nails are dried under a lamp.

Water-based stickers for gel polish

Before applying the film under gel polish you need:

• first remove the shine of the nail plate with a soft file and degrease it with a special cosmetic;
• important: this must be done with linen napkins or shreds, since the cotton wool will leave lint, and therefore it will be difficult to avoid chipping;
• lubricate the surface with dehydrate designed to remove excess moisture;
• apply a primer that will improve the adhesion of the nail to the gel polish;
• paint over the coating several times, drying each layer for a couple of minutes under the lamp;

• attach stickers previously soaked in water. If necessary, make small cuts in the nail folds;
• Apply the last 2 layers in order, making sure to dry under an ultraviolet lamp.

Varieties

There are several types of decorative elements:

1. For the entire nail . Cover the surface completely. It is allowed to use varnishes of any shades. They have the longest service life.
2. On a transparent basis . Looks impressive. But this option is not suitable for bright varnish coatings. It is used only on white and light varnishes. But when using them, it is possible to create a design of any theme. Thanks to this, the manicure catches the eye.
3. With a dense pattern . When using such products, the nail plate needs careful preparation. Combination with other decorative elements is allowed.

Interesting ideas for nail design with stickers from Faberlic

Today, the world-famous company Faberlic offers a huge selection of water-based nail stickers that will help you create a stylish, noble and bright manicure. In the presented assortment, every girl will be able to find a decorative option to her liking.

Lovers of extraordinary appearance, who cannot imagine life without everyone’s attention and prefer to stand out from the gray social mass.

Can use animal-themed stickers:

• spiders;
• brindle color;
• zebras;
• snakes;
• ladybugs and other images.

Such a print will have a rather original and distinctive look. When creating a holiday manicure, the task is greatly simplified.

Nails can be decorated with sparkles or crushed beads, decorated with monograms or lace.

1. For young fashionistas, there are options with interesting inscriptions and contrasting hearts, original floral motifs. For connoisseurs of a delicate image, stickers in a soft pink shade have been created that can emphasize their spontaneity and romance.
2. A manicure looks elegant when several fingers are decorated with large blooming peonies, and the rest are simply coated with varnish. You can create a work of art not only on long, but also on short nails.
3. Small prints look impressive and advantageous. Also considered the peak of popularity today are multi-colored flowers and stars, which can be used to decorate all nails. Partial images are not inferior, each element of which is placed on different fingers.
4. Photo prints created from realistic photographs will look original. Similar stickers can be ordered in beauty salons. In addition, you can decorate your manicure with curved black cats, which will give it some of the audacity and wildness inherent in these animals.

Minimalist nail design should have an exclusively monochromatic background, decorated with inexpressive and delicate designs. For those who prefer geometric patterns, unusual stickers have been created that will successfully highlight the idea of ​​the owner of a chic manicure, without making it look heavy and vulgar.

Also an ideal option would be patterns made in different tones, close in color to each other. For example, you can take coffee, brown and gold shades of varnish and apply chaotic lines or curves.

This manicure design will have a gentle, stylish and noble look, which is suitable for both a date and a special occasion. A red ornament on a black background and vice versa looks original. This style is typical for confident women who like to emphasize their appearance.

Water stickers are an opportunity to realize your own individuality, originality, femininity and uniqueness with the created manicure.

An additional and undeniable advantage of decorating is the ease of application, so every girl, if desired, will create the manicure of her dreams. Without a doubt, such well-groomed and attractive hands will not only attract male attention and female envy, but can also complement any look.

Modern girls prefer nail stickers made using a water base, as they are characterized by a high degree of durability and excellent aesthetics. With their help, you can create masterpieces and unique compositions by following simple rules for drawing and preparing nails.

Is it possible to make stickers yourself?

It is not at all necessary to purchase stickers intended for manicure. You can make them yourself. The only drawback is the simplicity of the image.

Using water and varnishes of several colors, you can create an original 3D design.

To do this, you need to drop a few drops of each varnish into water, then immerse the nail in the resulting composition, after removing the excess varnish, remove it with a cotton swab.

Wave stencils deserve special attention. They are cut out of paper with serrated scissors and coated with mother-of-pearl varnish.

The plate is covered with a base layer, then a self-made sticker is fixed on it. It is covered with a fixative on top, otherwise it will last for a short time.

Advantages and disadvantages

Water stickers have a number of advantages:

• the film does not harm the nail plate;
• you can change the design often;
• the products do not stretch, so they are convenient to use;
• do not stick to fingertips, which cannot be said about adhesive-based sliders;
• manicure takes little time;
• upon contact with liquid, the shape does not change, thanks to this it is possible to perfectly calculate the size;
• gluing onto gel polish is allowed;
• performing a manicure does not require special skills and effort;
• wide range, many variations of thematic products;
• affordable price;
• duration of wear: the result lasts about two weeks, while the shade does not change, chips, cracks do not appear;
• can be removed using regular nail polish remover.

There are only a few disadvantages:

• if you do not apply a fixative on top, the sticker will quickly peel off;
• difficulties when cutting elements to fit the plate (during these actions, snags are formed);
• When adjusting an image, there is a risk that the workpiece will be damaged, so you need to cut out the elements very carefully.