Manicure with foil 2022: fashionable and beautiful ideas (photo)

What manicure should you do with foil in 2022? The most current options: plain, matte, delicate, marble, minimalist design, nail art, manicure with stripes and the use of the negative space technique.

Types of foil for nail design

First, let's look at the types of foil. Then it will be easier for you to choose the right option.

1. Transferable (tear-off, crinkled). The most convenient type of foil. The casting on the nail plate is uniform, and such foil is easy to imprint. This material provides excellent embossing in the form of an abstraction and ideally hides the imperfections of the manicure.
2. Untranslatable. This type requires certain skills and abilities. It is best used to create patterns and intricate designs. The advantage of this material is that you can cut anything out of it. Well, the downside is that you need to attach it with glue and very often it’s quite difficult to fix the material on the nail plate. You need to work carefully.
3. Liquid. If you want to make your life as easy as possible, you can purchase liquid foil. This product is a gel polish that applies well and stays on the nails.

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Foil and yucca flakes

If you want to be bright or highlight your image, this is what you need. Thanks to the characteristic shine of this manicure, your nails will not go unnoticed. In daily manicure options, such ideas are less common, but there are still girls who always want to shine.

Reference. Combining yucca flakes with stripes complements the manicure idea while adding a little edge.

The disadvantages include the following: if the design is poorly secured, there is a chance that your nails will get caught on clothing and any fabric material. As a rule, such a manicure will not last long.

Whatever the design, always check for defects, and if there are any, be sure to tell the master.

In conclusion, I would like to note that, based on the variety of design ideas, you will definitely choose the most suitable option for yourself, and your nails will be irresistible.

How to use nail foil

We will look at how to make such a coating with regular varnish! Let's look at nail art with transfer foil step by step.

• Cover your nails with base polish and dry for 1-2 minutes.
• We take the transfer foil and begin to print - we press it and sharply tear it off. You can perform this procedure several times until you get the desired effect.
• All that remains is to cover your nails with a colorless topcoat.

Important! Foil has two sides and very often girls get confused which side to print on. If you look closely, you will notice that one side is matte. This is the side we apply the foil on!

Also, very often when using this type of foil, you can use special glue. It is applied to the base color of the varnish, dried and then the printing procedure is carried out. If you use glue, you can get a perfect cast of foil for the whole nail.

If you have non-transfer foil, it will be extremely difficult to get a perfect casting. In this case, we recommend using such material to cut out different patterns, and attaching them to the plate using special glue.

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Types and features of using nail foil

Manicure with foil has many ideas and variations. It is used for everyday and evening design. You can apply foil to your nails as a base coat or as an accent decoration. Shiny material is used to create abstract designs, three-dimensional patterns, and delicate compositions.

Tear-off

Available in rolls or stickers. Tear-off foil is used for nail extensions or finishing nail designs. Before decorating, you need to cut or tear off the required number of fragments along the perforated lines.

How to apply nail foil:

1. Perform a classic manicure and correct the shape.
2. Polish your nails so they are not rough.
3. For a stronger hold, apply primer.
4. Cover your nails with base coat and dry in UV rays.
5. Apply two layers of colored gel polish, drying alternately.
6. Cut out shapes, fragments for a pattern, try them on your nails.
7. Apply special glue to the back side of the material.
8. Lay out the drawing with tweezers, straightening the fragments with a pusher or stick.
9. Fix with topcoat after a few hours, dry, remove the sticky coating.

It takes patience to apply the foil correctly. If there are any shortcomings in the work, they can be corrected with a nail file.

It is allowed to replace the gel with a classic colored varnish, and the finishing top with a transparent layer.

Transferable

Suitable for beginners because transfer foil is easier to use. The material is produced in rolls, packaged in plastic containers. This ensures a long shelf life. The structure of the product is less dense and costs less than tear-off samples.

How to glue transfer foil:

• prepare your nails in the usual way;
• apply colored varnish or shellac of a suitable color;
• air dry or process under a lamp;
• Apply glue on top and let it dry completely;
• cut off a fragment and apply it to the center of the nail plate;
• press lightly, smooth with a wooden stick;
• pry off the protective film and remove;
• fix the result with a top coat after a couple of hours.

If the desired effect is not achieved immediately, the procedure can be repeated. It is necessary to use the glue again, dry and transfer the foil. When a manicure is performed for one evening, it is not necessary to fix the decor with a top coat.

Manicure with foil stripes

Shiny and metallic foil strips are very popular. They perfectly refresh the manicure, look original and interesting. You can resort to the classic vertical or horizontal arrangement, or you can arrange them chaotically at your discretion. Such strips need to be glued well to the nail plate and smoothed with an orange stick. The remaining strips are removed using cuticle scissors.

Lifehack! To ensure that the surface of the nail is smooth and mirror-like, we recommend applying a layer of top coat to the strips, waiting until it dries completely and carefully buffing it. Then you need to add another layer of top again. This nail art will look much neater.

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Ways to create a pattern with stripes

1. The classic way to create stripes on nails is to draw with a brush or a special felt-tip pen with varnish.


A simple and beautiful manicure with stripes

2. There are special, sophisticated brushes for drawings; some craftsmen paint very thin stripes using needles and toothpicks .


Bright nail design with thin painted stripes

3. You can make the process of applying stripes easier by using foil or manicure tape , which will help you not go beyond the boundaries of the intended stripes and create absolutely straight lines.


Noble design with stripes of manicure tape

4. More creative stripes are obtained, for example, using dotsa.
   This device allows you to create any patterns from evenly spaced pea dots.

   True, if the stripes are made up of such peculiar dots, it is better to adhere to minimalism in the rest of the manicure and leave several nails plain or decorated with only one stripe.


Original manicure with stripes using dots

5. Stickers and stamping can be a more complicated option .


Stripes on nails using stamping

Autumn manicure with foil

To create a warm and cozy autumn nail art, we suggest making gold casting on clear varnish. This combination is very similar to yellow autumn leaves, it looks very gentle and neat. Instead of clear varnish, you can also use a soft beige. This decor is best done on long nails.

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Nail design with foil on gel polish

This foil decor can also be done on shellac. The procedure is not much different from applying regular varnish. But it is worth clarifying some points.

• After applying the gel polish, it must be dried for 1 minute. This way there will still be a sticky layer on it and the foil will print well.
• We apply the material and smooth it very well so that there are no wrinkles.
• Remove the foil and cover the nails with finishing gel polish.
• The final touch is to remove the sticky layer!

Important! Before applying the foil, be sure to dry the varnish layer for at least 1 minute. Some people recommend drying for only 30 seconds, but in this case the layer will be too greasy and the foil will not adhere to it.

If you have gel polish without a sticky layer, then you will need to apply a top coat to it, dry it and then print the foil!

How to remove shellac yourself without foil

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Minimalist manicure

Much more often, such a manicure is present in everyday routine, but there are cases when at events we can see minimalism, which in no way spoils the image. There are many design options, most often chosen:

• laconic stripes;
• “moon” manicure;
• French;
• geometric patterns;
• ombre;
• stripes.

Important! Rhinestones, beads and other decorative elements can be used in a minimalist manicure, but in limited quantities.

Combined with stripes, the minimalist look perfectly complements the business style, but can also be suitable for an event.

French with foil on nails

Is it possible to do French casting? It's actually not as difficult as it might seem. The main thing is to prepare all the necessary components; in this version, we will also need transparent gel paint for casting, with which we will draw our French pattern.

• We apply gel polish, dry it, remove the sticky layer and be sure to buff it.
• We press it to the nail and stamp it, then draw a French pattern with casting gel paint. Dry in a lamp for about 1 minute.
• Cover with top.

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Nail design with foil and web

The combination of foil and spider web is also very popular. Thanks to this new product, even beginners can create creative decor. What is a cobweb? This is a very thick gel polish that lays on the plate in thick layers and is very reminiscent of a cobweb. It is applied with a special stick and placed on the nail again.

You can also use a regular glove. We put it on our hand, drop a drop on our finger and rub it with our fingers. As a result, you will have many thin threads between your fingers that can be applied to the nail.

The ideal base for a web is a foil manicure. Such cobwebs need to be dried for about 2-3 minutes, depending on their thickness.

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Which polish to choose - regular or shellac gel polish

When choosing consumables for home implementation of a manicure in a striped style, try to give preference to high-quality and durable products. Ordinary varnishes can be used in this case, but their effectiveness is guaranteed to disappoint you.

It’s better to overpay a little and buy high-quality branded gel polishes , since the result of their use will always be positive. Next, we invite you to compare all the advantages and disadvantages of the above-mentioned nail coatings.

Application procedure

Conventional varnishes are applied to the surface of the nail plate with ordinary brushes and then air dried. In this case, gel polishes are also distributed over the surface of the plates with a brush, but special lamps are used to dry them and further polymerize them.

At the same time , we note that treating the nail before regular coating involves the use of standard cleaning products , while the same gel polish may require primers, dehydrators and degreasers.

Compound

Regular varnish is a coloring composition that is responsible only for the visual aspect of caring for the nail plates. In this case, his gel opponent acts more comprehensively and targetedly. The same shellac contains a large number of useful microelements that responsibly nourish the structure of the nail, thereby forming additional functions of healing and strengthening.

Removal

To remove the remnants of regular nail polish from your nails, you will need a standard solvent, while gel polishes require more specialized treatments. To remove the remnants of such a manicure, you will need a special formula, which should act on the plates for some time. Consequently, neutralization of the coating composition takes an order of magnitude longer.

Wear time

In this case, the undisputed leader is gel polishes. They are able to provide any representative of the fair sex with a stylish and attractive appearance for 1-4 weeks. Regular varnish requires correction after just a couple of days.

Note! If you paint stripes with gel polish, be as discreet and careful as possible. Even experienced craftsmen were unable to draw a straight line the first time. It will take time.

Manicure ideas with foil

Here are some more interesting ideas for such nail art.

Bottomless space. The basis of this design is a black varnish, on which blue, purple and silver foil are applied. Everything together looks like a picture from outer space.

Floral print. You can purchase ready-made foil with a floral print. This foil should be applied to the entire plate and leveled with a stick.

Leopard print. Using gold casting you can create an interesting and fashionable print. The idea is that we apply specks of brown varnish onto the foil coating. Dry them in a lamp and paint them with black varnish. This gives you a very natural print.

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Moon manicure with foil. A moon manicure with foil looks beautiful on short nails. It is made using the same technique as the golden jacket.

With gradient

There are several types of gradient, among them are horizontal, vertical and gradient with transition. Of course, every year there are more and more variations of this fashionable nail coating, but the classics still remain in fashion.

Reference. By combining a gradient with stripes, you complement the look of your manicure and add shine to it.

This design has no disadvantages. Suitable for both everyday manicure and festive ones.

Manicure for long nails with foil

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Manicure with smoke

By combining a manicure with foil with a smoke effect, you will create an original and very delicate manicure. Marble with foil looks special on the almond shape. This effect looks brighter, elegant and stylish, thereby highlighting the beauty of your nails.

Matte foil design

Matte foil is a new technology in manicure. Any design using the matte foil technique turns out stylish, discreet, and intriguing. Agree that with the abundance of glitter, glamor and gloss around, sometimes you want to turn to a completely different aesthetic. For example, to the theme of futurism or hi-tech. Amazing fantasies about the future and something cosmic can be developed with foil and matting materials on your nails. Such an exclusive manicure will never remain in the shadows. You'll want it again.

White manicure with foil

White coating is more relevant than ever this season and next. Please note that a special trend is premium white, close to enamel. It is popular in both matte and glossy versions. It is especially good to use silver foil with this coating.

White manicure ideas

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Another popular decor is the black and white combo. This option uses a white base and black foil. This casting looks very laconic.

Possible color combinations

In stripes you can combine, perhaps, all the colors that look good with each other.

• The ideal option in this case is a black and white classic , while the stripes can be positioned as desired and combined with other stylish solutions: reverse French manicure or moon manicure.


Classic black and white nail design with stripes

• nautical theme in white and blue would also look good ; this option is best suited for summer.


An example of a summer manicure design with stripes

• An interesting solution would be to choose colored circus tents , for example, white and red or white and green.


Manicure with stripes in red and white tones

• A good choice would be dark stripes on silver, gold or classic basic shades of beige and pink. In this case, just one vertical line on each nail is enough to completely transform the manicure.


Tiger striped design

• The most daring fashion lovers of experimentation should pay attention to the combination of bright shades with each other. These can be either different tones of the same colors or completely contrasting shades.


Contrasting zebra stripes

• A more formal manicure can be done by alternating strips of regular polish with shiny ones of a suitable color. The choice of coloring options here is limited only by imagination.


Blue manicure with different types of varnish

An interesting option for a manicure with stripes could be a combination of matte and glossy varnish of the same color.