In order to look irresistible with a new manicure on your nails, modern fashionistas are ready to spend a lot of time searching for interesting nail design ideas. After all, no matter how stylish a French manicure or smooth gradient transitions look, over time there is a desire to try something new. An excellent proposal in this case could be a nail design with rubbing, which in 2021 is one of the top types of design. We assure you that even sophisticated young ladies will not be able to resist the magical radiance of these smallest particles.
Concept and types of rubbing
To create an original chrome effect on the nail plates, a mirror rub is used. A real kaleidoscope of rainbow tints is achieved after using holographic pigment, which in turn can be divided into several types. The most common types of holographic rubbing include a chameleon rubbing, a powder with the interesting name “Chafer bug,” a prism that creates an extraordinary light refraction effect, and a diamond rubbing. To give your nail plates a special delicate shine and soft shine, you should use pearl rub. Any of the options looks amazing in its own way and will not leave your hands unattended.
White manicure with rubbing
White coated marigolds fit amazingly into any style. And if you additionally use rubbing in the design, your manicure will become simply perfect and will look harmonious on your hands in any situation, be it a party with friends, a romantic date or a business dinner. The duet of white varnish and shiny pigment looks both restrained and attractive, which is why such a manicure is in demand among brides. In the collection of popular variations for transforming a white manicure, you can highlight the complete coverage of the radiance of the base of the nails or the application of a rub on the tip, with a slight stretch to the middle of the nail bed. Both ideas look very beautiful and will cause a hint of envy among your friends.
How to make ombre with rubbing
There are two ways here:
- Rubbing as another color - Here rubbing is used as another color to create a beautiful gradient or shading. That is, the nail is painted a certain color, for example black, and the rub is applied on top of it from below or from the top of the nail, where the rub is stretched a little with a brush. The rubbing itself can be any color other than black.
- The second method involves classic painting with the addition of rubbing, where the powder will be mixed directly into the varnish itself, or applied to the nail in the process. To do this, take a little rubbing powder on a brush and spread it over the nail; be sure to cover everything with a colorless finish or top coat.
Black nail design with rubbing
Black nail polish has long been no longer associated with informal subcultures; it looks very discreet and is considered a sign of elegance in the 2021 fashion season. It goes well with many well-known design techniques and looks wonderful with jewelry and decor. Rubbing in our case is also no exception. You can’t even imagine how rich and chic such a dark manicure with shimmering powder looks. This could be a variation of a single-color nail with shiny tints on each nail, a combined design with shiny and matte nails, a manicure with rubbing and patterns, or examples of applying pigment in the form of gradient transitions, when several colors of acrylic powder are used on the nail plate. Despite a certain darkness and endless depth, black varnish can be called an ideal base for creating such a design.
What is rubbing?
Rubbing is one of the new products in the nail industry. The material is a very fine, dust-like acrylic powder with various shades. When applied to the nail, the rubbing particles adhere so tightly to each other that the effect of an absolutely smooth shiny surface is created.
The rub is sold in small, most often round, jars. The cost of the material is very affordable, and it is consumed economically. It is not surprising that almost any nail artist can offer a design with rubbing.
Rubbing is an easy-to-use nail material. Even a novice nail artist can create a manicure with shiny decor. No additional tools are required for manicure; the “pollen” is applied to the nail plate with your fingers and literally rubbed into it, which is why the material has such a “telling” name. In order for the rub to adhere to the nail, it must be applied to the sticky coating of gel polish.
Creating a manicure with rubbing in gel polish is as follows:
- After going through all the standard stages of manicure (cuticle cutting, shaping the nails, covering them with a base), apply a thin layer of gel polish to the nails;
- the thinner the coating layer, the better; even gaps are allowed, since they will not be noticeable under rubbing;
- dry the coating in the lamp, but do not remove the sticky layer from it;
- Apply “pollen” to the sticky layer using a sponge, brush, or simply touch the powder with the tip of your gloved finger and transfer it to the nail;
- rub the powder firmly into the nail until a uniform coating is obtained;
- place the nail in a lamp to polymerize the material;
- Apply a glossy top coat to your nails and dry it in a lamp.
Advice: it is better to carry out manipulations on a sheet of paper. At the end of the work, you can collect the excess powder and pour it back into the jar with the material.
Rubbing allows you to extend the wear time of gel polish. But it is important to apply the top coat to the entire nail, sealing the edges on all sides so that the coating does not wear off prematurely.
Kinds
Manufacturers of nail materials made sure that the masters could surprise even the most sophisticated client by offering him a design with rubbing. Depending on the shade of acrylic powder, you can get a mirror shine on your nails, a holographic coating that shimmers in different colors, a smooth golden surface, a rainbow, neon effect, etc.
Mirror effect
Mirror manicure can be considered a “classic”. It is performed using silver powder. Nails coated with white gel polish with a silver rub are a universal option that goes with your everyday wardrobe and can easily complement a holiday look. The powder can be applied to 1 – 2 fingers so as not to overload the design.
Chameleon
A popular option is the “chameleon” rub, which can be used to create a “chameleon” effect on your nails. The shimmer of emerald blue powder looks equally beautiful in combination with dark and light tones. A bright accent can be a nail coated with emerald rub against the background of a manicure with white varnish, and even no additional decor is required.
Pearl effect
Another favorite of girls is white manicure with pearl rub. It looks very feminine and delicate. Reflections of pearl powder in creamy tones create an imitation of natural pearls on the nails. This gentle effect can be complemented with a classic French manicure, a white monochromatic manicure, a wedding design for a bride, or nail art for a prom or a romantic date. By the way, pearl “pollen” has several variations. It can be dominated by different colors: pink, beige, white, blue, soft green. Depending on the shades of iridescence, using pearl rubbing, you can create the effect of fish scales, unicorn pollen, or star shine.
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Holographic effect
Powder with a holographic effect is no less popular among girls. It will easily complement a manicure in bright shades, but it looks most advantageous in combination with pure white. The holographic effect will attract the attention of others and make them look at your manicure with interest. The coating has the effect of a prism that refracts the sun's rays. With its help you can create the effect of gasoline spilled in a puddle.
Diamonds on nails
Those who love the shine of stones will love the diamond rub. It can be applied to all nails using white gel polish as a base. This manicure will look bright and impressive.
Rub and red marigolds
Many fashionistas are somewhat distrustful of the combination of red varnish and rubbing, considering such a duet to be too catchy. However, we hasten to assure you that red nails with shiny tints look no brighter than any other shade. On the contrary, the shine of the rub in some way smoothes out the saturation of the main color and complements the design with notes of mystery. As in the example with a black coating, the powder can be used to transform all nail plates, or it can highlight only a few fingers with shimmer or cosmic radiance. Also, combined manicure options look very nice and original, in which, in addition to red varnish, there are other shades and decorative elements, for example, white varnish, rhinestones, kamifubuki or glitter.
Manicure with rubbing and rhinestones
No matter how amazing your nails look with the iridescence of the rub, you can always improve the finished masterpiece, and rhinestones in this case are more relevant than ever. Thanks to the varieties of this decor, you can choose the perfect complement to any design, because rhinestones are not only classic crystals with a cut that imitates precious stones. All kinds of beads, bouillons, crystal chips and pearl hemispheres also belong to this category. When creating a stylish manicure with a tandem of rubs and rhinestones in 2022, you should adhere to the style of minimalism, because nails overloaded with decor will cause a repulsive effect. Among the current proposals is the placement of rhinestones in the root zone of one of the nails with a shiny base. The option looks very nice, in which one or two marigolds with a velvety surface are allocated for decoration, and the remaining plates are treated with rubbing. Also, as an option, you can highlight your ring finger with crystal chips to match the base polish or decorate your nail with a pattern with stones, beads and pearls.
French manicure and rubbing
Despite the fact that the French classic has undergone a considerable number of experiments and improvements over the entire period of its existence, its popularity continues to hold its leading position and today French manicure is one of the popular designs among fashionistas of any age category. Today, French can be completely different, but in our review we suggest paying attention to the classic design style, which combines very beautifully with pearl rubbing. Acrylic powder can be used to add shine to the tip of the nail plate or the entire nail bed. Standard white, gray, beige, peach or pale pink shades of varnish in this case look simply amazing with shiny pigment. If such an idea does not seem enough to you and you still feel that something is missing in the manicure, you can decorate the manicure with a pattern or create a combined design in which the French manicure is combined with plain nails covered with holographic shimmer or metallic shine.
Rubbed design for short nails
Short nail lengths are increasingly gaining momentum in the 2022 fashion season, and designers have prepared many interesting proposals for fashionistas regarding the style of nail design. Manicure for short nails with rubbing is one such example. As you know, a short nail plate is very sensitive to excessive amounts of shine and bulky designs, so everything should be in moderation here. If your plans include applying powder to all your nails, then you should give preference to pearl pigment. When using a material with a more striking effect, masters advise rubbing only part of the nail bed or a couple of nails. The designs should be neat, and the stripes or patterns should be positioned vertically.
How to make a French manicure with rubbing
French rub-in is a great way to highlight a classic and present it in a new way. The rub can be selected in any color you desire. First you need to completely cover the entire nail with a varnish of a suitable color. Typically, beige, ivory or pink varnish is used for a jacket. And the rubbing itself needs to be carefully applied to the smile, covered with the finishing top, then filed down the sharp edges and covered with the finish again. If necessary, you can use training strips.
Rubbing on long nails
The presence of long nail plates allows you to more clearly demonstrate all the magic of brilliant tints that only rubbing is capable of. In this case, you can use any type of material. The main thing is that the shine of the manicure looks harmonious with your image. The rub can be used to cover all nail plates, combined with designs, various techniques and decor. For example, we perform a manicure with one of the halographic types of powder and place voluminous flowers with pearls on the ring and middle fingers or apply cobweb patterns with small crystals to the sparkling surface. Just awesome!
A material such as rubbing is deservedly considered one of the most beloved and popular among manicurists. It is able to simultaneously transform the calmest shades and smooth out the aggression of bright or dark tones of varnish.
Manicure with rubbing is a win-win, stylish and incredibly beautiful design option.
How to do stamping with rubbing
Stamping with rubbing is very easy to do. To begin with, varnish mixed with rubbing is applied to the nails. When the coating dries, you need to apply a contrasting varnish (depending on the color of the nails) on the sponge, then press a stamp with the desired stencil onto it, and then make an imprint on the nail.
Using this method, you can go over all the nails, which will make the manicure special and beautiful. But most importantly, do not forget about the quality finish.
