Marble manicure with gel polish is unprecedentedly popular. It is suitable for every day, for special occasions, trips to the sea. Beautiful nails, similar to real stones, can be made very simple, but the master will require perseverance, patience, and accuracy. Today we will tell you how to make marble manicure with gel polish, describe in detail the two most popular ways.
Most compatible colors
Externally, the manicure should resemble real marble - several shades are applied by stains, smoothly replacing each other. The palette can be classic or bright, the main thing is to choose the right colors so that they harmonize. The most requested compositions:
- many people like the combination of blue with white, gray with white, the variant of pink and white is no less popular;
- mixing several shades of green, adding a drop of black, you can get a "real" emerald;
- with the help of several shades of blue, with the addition of black, an imitation of turquoise is obtained;
- use the gold lines and layers of mica will appear in your marble.
Some people call such a manicure water, this is due to the fact that one of the methods requires water. But some masters also practice other methods, even using cling film or plastic bags.
What is water for?
Water is the perfect place to mix colors. In it, the nails are well covered with varnishes, the shades are applied easily and evenly, they dry well. We propose to consider the technology of performing marble manicure with gel polish using water.
What do we need?
- water tank (it is most convenient to use plastic, disposable cups, which are not a pity to smear during the procedure, and then discard);
- at least two colors of gel polish;
- a needle or toothpicks to create stains;
- base, top and primer;
- water (do not use too cold or warm, the ideal option is room temperature);
- lamp for drying varnish.
Execution technique
Before applying color, it is necessary to prepare the nails well. To do this, the cuticle is removed, the plate is polished (not much, you need to remove the top glossy layer so that the varnish holds better), create the necessary shape. Further:
- Nails should be degreased with a nail polish remover or a special tool. After this, a primer is applied, after drying - the base.
- Pour a little gel polish into the water, put a few dots of a different color, use a toothpick or a needle to create stains, making strips, zigzags, spirals, and other elements.
- The nail should be kept parallel to the varnish film, gently, without jerking, gently place the plate on the film, with the clean side of the toothpick straighten the edges of the varnish, evenly distribute it on the nail plate.
- Perform this operation with the remaining nails.
- Apply nail polish remover to the cotton pad, remove blots from the skin.
- If necessary, elements are drawn with a brush.
- Using a lamp, the varnish is dried.
- Apply base on nails, dry under a lamp, remove an unpleasant sticky layer.
What should not be done to get a marble manicure?
Many beginning masters make mistakes, and the client remains dissatisfied with the result. It happens that a manicure does not succeed at all. What is important to remember?
- Use water only at room temperature, otherwise the technique will not work.
- For manicure, choose varnishes from only one manufacturer, as they may “not make friends” from different ones.
- Do not use thickened and expired gel polishes.
If you do not want to use this technique, then you can simply purchase ready-made gel varnishes that give a marble effect. These are ideal for beginners and for girls who create manicures only at home, on their own. Such a varnish should simply be applied to nails, dried under a lamp.
Marble marigolds without the use of water
You can do without liquid, consider the operating procedure when using this technique.
- First, prepare the "canvas" - file the nails, remove the cuticle and sand the plate. After this, apply the primer for a minute, then the base, dry well.
- Apply a thin layer of pigmented varnish, dry it well under the lamp. After that, apply a clear varnish, it does not need to be dried.
- Put a little varnish on the foil, which will be darker than the base. Pour the clinser into a small container so that you can quickly clean the brush. Using the thinnest brush, apply a pattern on your nails that resembles a stone. These are various lines, vertical and horizontal, straight lines, curves, short and long. The beauty of gel polish is that you can take your time when drawing, the material will not dry.
- Dry the finished drawing under the lamp for the required time.
- Apply the top, dry again, remove the upper sticky layer.
Photos of marble manicure gel polish are available in our article. In fact, there are a lot of options for patterns, do not be afraid to experiment, come up with something new.
Marble manicure with gel polish using a package
Independently at home, you can create no less attractive "stone" nails than those that are offered in the salon. How to make marble manicure with gel polish and a plastic bag? It is quite simple, it will look not only on long, but also on short nails.
- Prepare the nails by treating them, applying a primer, and then the base.
- Cover the plates with the background color, dry.
- On a fingernail, drip a few drops of another varnish, only in small portions, otherwise you can get too exhausted, but the picture will not work.
- Attach a piece of the package to the nail, move it a little along the surface, if the pattern suits, remove it.
- Dry the nails, cover them with the top, remove the stickiness.
- Clean the skin around the nail with a cotton swab.
The bag can be crumpled and stamped to create a pattern similar to a stone, it will be easier. Also, some use a technique similar to water. The varnish is applied directly to the bag, the picture is created on it with the help of a toothpick. After that, the nail is carefully applied to the surface, an imprint resembling a stone coating remains on it.
Marble manicure with gel polish is ready! To attract attention, do not use more than four shades at once.