Colored camouflage bases for nails are used as a base and color coating - a trend in 2022. The collections of different brands include nude, bright and muted pastel shades. They can be used to create designs of varying complexity, decorate the color coating with foil, rhinestones, shimmering tops, spider gel, decor with a mirror effect and other nail art elements. For example, super fashionable sliders.
Colored camouflage bases have many advantages over regular ones.
- Look beautiful on nails.
- Instantly smoothes the nail plate without thickening the effect.
- Suitable for fragile and brittle nails.
- Helps save work time.
- Guarantees excellent results in wear.
- Ease of use - 2 in 1 bases; 3 in 1 (plus top).
- Allows you to create all-season designs, translucent, pastel and neon manicures.
- In addition, colored bases are ideal for short and long nails.
How to apply under gel polish: technique
Apply the base under gel polish, if it has a thick texture, as follows:
- Prepare your nails, that is, perform a hygienic manicure. Then you need to brush off the sawdust with a brush, go over the plates and ends with a buff, and degrease them.
- Apply the product to the nail in three parallel strokes from the base to the free edge. You need to take a little base.
- Then add more product to the brush so that a drop forms at the tip. It is placed in the center of the plate at a distance of 4 mm from the base. And they lead this drop, without touching the nail with a brush, to the free edge.
- The finger is turned over with the pad facing up. The droplet formed in the center is distributed more evenly by moving from it to the free edge.
- The finger is returned to the reverse position. Now you need to remove the existing defects, that is, just lightly walk over them with a brush. After this, you can dry the layer in a lamp.
For nails where the manicure wears off quickly, you can also use a primer. It is applied after the degreaser has dried. There is no need to dry the primer in a lamp; just wait 2-3 minutes to apply the base.
Watch this video on how to apply a thick texture base under gel polish:
For medium consistency
The technique for a medium consistency foundation is slightly different:
- The finger is tilted slightly downwards, the brush with the material is placed on the midline and the tool is pushed towards the cuticle.
- Then they return to the free edge, thus drawing a line to it from the base of the nail.
- Place the brush slightly to one side and coat the sinuses one by one, turning it so that you can also go along the end.
- Take a new portion of the product and place a drop on the highest point of the nail, then lead it to the free edge.
- Then they help the formed tubercle to be distributed more evenly by zigzag movements of the brush along the plate.
- The nail is turned down and helped to level the material with an orange stick or a hair tool.
- Then evaluate the glare under light, if it is smooth, ellipsoidal, and dry the product in a lamp.
For liquid base
Liquid base is applied faster:
- Paint the center line from the cuticle to the free edge.
- Then they pass along both sinuses, turning the finger in the desired directions and placing the hand at an angle.
- Take a new drop of material, place three points on the cuticle with it and draw a line to the free edge.
- Additionally, the sinuses are stained with the product, taking a little more of it each time.
- The finger is turned down briefly, then sent to dry.
Correct application of the base is indicated by a uniform oval highlight, which is clearly visible under the lamp. If you can see that the product is not lying quite evenly, you can remove the sticky layer and file the surface to the desired thickness.
Watch this video on how to apply a medium and liquid texture base under gel polish:
Plain coating with colored camouflage bases
New collections of color bases in the most delicate shades of pink, lilac, blue, mint, beige - the most popular colors for creating a translucent monochromatic manicure. Classic and neon tones are also trending. Find inspiration in the collections of Top Shop Nails, Base from Nail Republic, Louis Philippe, Pole Nude Dream, Grattol, Cozy, luxio and others.
Design with colored rubber bases
Rubber camouflage bases for gel polishes are presented in bright and delicate shades. For example, mint, milky, gray, blue, light pink tones and with fine shimmer are popular. Bases are used for color coating or as an independent design. Suitable for thin nails. Apply to the nails in two layers and perform nail art, for example, with multi-colored flakes, rhinestones, gold leaf or thematic designs.
Features of camouflage gel polish
Camouflage in French means camouflage. The military style has made camouflage clothing popular, and the first association arises with the khaki color palette. However, in nail design, camouflage concerns non-ideal areas of the nails as ideal ones.
Camouflage gel polish
Camouflage colors of gel polishes come in beige, nude, pale pink, from completely transparent to saturated. Their main feature is the naturalness of the shades. Transparent ones are especially popular as camouflage gel polishes for French jackets. Saturated ones are used independently and as a base for drawings. Photos show examples of work.
Color selection
The naturalness of the colors makes the combination relevant not so much with clothes and accessories, but with the season and skin color.
Transparent light camouflage gel polishes are suitable for fair skin and cold seasons. Warm tones and rich textures highlight the beauty of tanned skin and harmonize with warm sunny weather.
Kodi color palette
French with clear nude polish is a classic. A small amount of pinkish or white pigment in the coating will give a sunny or frosty mood to your image, beige highlights will set you up for business communication. The photo review will give you some design ideas.
French with colored camouflage bases
Colored camouflage is traditionally used to create a French manicure, for example, with a pinkish, peach or milky base. And also for a French manicure with colored tips, moon manicure with delicate color stretching, glitter. However, you can replace the nude base with a colored one, and choose a traditional white color for the jacket.
How to use a camouflage base for French nails?
The technique for using this base is absolutely the same as the transparent one.
Instructions for applying camouflage base:
- To apply, you need to prepare the nail: remove the pterygium, remove the cuticle and use a soft buff to remove the natural shine from the nail. After this, the nail is treated with a dehydrator, as well as an acidic or acid-free primer.
- After this, apply the first layer of base using rubbing movements and a very thin layer. After drying in the lamp, the next layer is applied for leveling. In this case, drip application is used, after which the base is evenly distributed over the nail and quickly dried in a lamp to avoid streaking.
- It is worth noting that camouflage bases come in both rubber and regular ones. It all depends on the manufacturer, and the color and texture are chosen depending on what you want to do next with your nails: apply some kind of design, or limit yourself to a French manicure.
Camouflage
Neon camo design
Bright neon bases are a hit in summer nail designs. It's a matter of choosing an acidic shade: lemon, green, orange or pink. If you prefer neon details to add variety to your manicure, highlight the design with hot pink or neon green accents. For example, multi-colored lines on a translucent coating, combinations of neon and stamping, and highlighting of holes look fashionable.
Colored camouflage and top with quail egg effect
A trendy combination where a top with black or white super-thin confetti acts as a muted decorative detail. You can also use a ready-made colored translucent camouflage base with multi-colored confetti as the basis for the design and coating. And in order not to get lost in the variety of shades, take a closer look at the most significant fashionable tones. For example, to green, milky, yellow, gray and orange.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any nail art product, the rubber camouflage base for gel polish has a number of advantages, but it is not without its disadvantages. The main advantages of the base:
- prevents fungal formations;
- smoothes the surface;
- does not interfere with air exchange of the nail plate;
- strengthens nails, even fragile ones will not break from blows - they are reliably protected by the base;
- The manicure acquires a healthy shine.
The popularity of the coating is due to its natural appearance. People around you will not guess that your nails are extensions, since they look quite natural. A good master will select the shade of the base taking into account the color of the skin, so this effect is created.
Another significant advantage of camouflage gel polish is that it makes your hands look well-groomed and attractive. In other situations, when a specific color of varnish is chosen, you have to choose an outfit to match. With artificial materials of a natural range, the hassle disappears - the manicure matches the outfit of any colors and styles, and there is complete freedom of self-expression.
Extended nails allow air to pass through well, so you don’t have to worry about their health and can wear a stylish manicure for a long time. Girls and women with thin nails even benefit from extensions - the material prevents brittleness and cracking, and strengthens the plates due to its special composition.
Disadvantages include the risk of an allergic reaction. Therefore, before the procedure you need to inquire about the composition. Another disadvantage is that if a crack occurs or the artificial nail breaks, restoration is not possible. You need to remove the varnish and repeat the application procedure again.
Artificial coating can negatively affect the health of your nails. The reason is not the material, but the illiterate work of the craftsman (incorrectly removed coating, incorrect use of an ultraviolet lamp). Therefore, we recommend visiting trusted salons where experienced specialists work.
Camouflage manicure will have to be adjusted from time to time. The maximum break between corrections is 3 weeks. If you delay visiting the salon, your manicure will look unkempt. Considering the high price of the service, it is advisable to plan regular adjustments in your budget. The result is worth the money spent - your hands will always be beautiful and attractive.
Milky color camouflage base design gradient
Milky gradient nail design dominates nail ideas. The color scheme combined with the milk base can be very bright, even neon or neutral - like olive, black, burgundy, blue. And also with shiny multi-colored flakes and glitter. Let's say the base is milky, and the cuticle has a blue stretch. However, each master pursues the goal of combining colors in a special way.
Manicure with colored camouflage base and sliders
If a manicure with floral patterns has already become a common idea for spring-summer looks, then not everyone will decide to use sliders/stickers with hieroglyphs or images of cartoon characters. But they may well become part of a trendy youth manicure for long and short nails. There are more universal designs that look great on nails. These are abstract patterns, foil elements, imitations of watercolor strokes, butterflies. It is best to perform a manicure with stickers on polish, gel polish, or colored bases.
Types of Camouflage Gel
There are 3 phases of the masking polymer base. Each type has its own purpose and is used for different types of nail plates. You need to select the base individually, depending on the desired effect.
The phases are different:
- consistency;
- chemical properties;
- physical and mechanical characteristics;
- provided by the application technology.
All of them perform a leveling function and ensure reliable adhesion of the gel polish to the surface of the nail plate.
1-phase
This is the most commonly used and easiest to apply polymer manicure base.
This composition is usually transparent in color, of medium thickness and viscosity, and does not bubble.
It polymerizes quickly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Once completely dry, it can be easily given the desired shape by filing or polishing.
A 1-phase type camouflage base ensures reliable adhesion of the nail plate to subsequent layers.
What does it give:
- manicure lasts a long time;
- is highly resistant to external factors;
- has an impeccably aesthetic appearance;
- Easy to apply gel polish with shimmer, glitter, silver effect.
This acrylic or silicone base can be used to create a uniform matte or glossy finish and form any image.
2-phase
This type of camouflage base has a thinner consistency, making it a little easier to work with. It is used for nail extensions while simultaneously strengthening them. 2-phase camouflage is applied to an architectural base coat to give the manicure the most natural look. This base is applied in 3 layers.
Each of them has its own functional purpose:
- 1st – ensures reliable adhesion of the gel polish to the nail surface;
- 2nd – corrects anatomical errors of the plate;
- 3rd – consolidates the leveling effect.
This polymer is not very popular because it does not give as durable a result as the previous option.
3-phase
These camouflage bases are the most liquid. The composition quickly spreads over the surface of the nail. The 3-phase base is applied in an extremely thin layer. To thicken the nail plate, successive repeated applications are required after the lower tier has dried.
Due to its liquid consistency, this composition is prone to the formation of bubbles. To avoid this undesirable effect, the polymer is distributed over the surface of the nail slowly, carefully, thoroughly.
Creating a manicure based on a 3-phase camouflage base takes a lot of time. But the result is excellent. This coating is not afraid of mechanical stress.
Camouflage manicure with foil
Delicate and thin foil gold leaf is in fashion today, appropriate for all-season nail designs. Let's say cover your nails with camouflage and decorate four nail plates with foil. We also highly recommend a marble manicure with foil and a light pink camouflage base. For example, the tandem of watercolor texture and milk-based gold leaf looks charming. And the craftsmen skillfully combine gold leaf with translucent colored bases in accordance with modern trends in the minimalist style. Examples in the photo.
Application Features
To create a flawless manicure based on camouflage, a special coating technology is used. Gel polish applied in this way lasts a long time, without chipping, peeling, or scratching. In salons, masters pre-prepare the nail plate for the procedure.
The camouflage base (what it is and the sequence of actions for application are described in the instructions that come with the manicure composition) is applied only to a cleaned and degreased surface. Professional training is carried out using a special apparatus.
With its help, they eliminate impurities, remove the cuticle, and remove dead fragments of the epidermis surrounding the nail plate. At home, you can use the accessories of a manicure set - tongs, a regular nail file, and a sanding buffer.
A primer is applied to the treated surface. When decorating the nail plate with a camouflage polymer, you can use a composition of a dark shade to create. expressive boundary between the bed and the edge contours.
In the fashion trends of French manicure, a polymer base of a three-layer design is used in conjunction with gel polish of a delicate milky shade. In case of severe destruction of the nail plate, it is advisable to use camouflage of the most dense consistency with a high viscosity index.
Colored camouflage bases with shimmer
Another key visual effect from bases is shine. And it will be appreciated by adherents of minimalism and bright nail designs. Because glitter bases can be adapted to everyday life and special occasions. If there is no base with shimmer, just use camouflage and a top with glitter/foil. Which also looks beautiful on nails, especially in a design like in photo 1.
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