Do you like the metallic manicure of pop divas and fashion models? Do you want to learn how to create a chic manicure, but don’t know where to start? In this article you can learn how to use nail foil and create a great design with it.

Types of foil

Before you learn how to use nail foil, you should consider the varieties of this material. There are several types of foil, they differ in texture and method of application to the nail plate.

It should be remembered that to create a beautiful manicure, ordinary foil will not work, and even if there is a beautiful candy wrapper left, it should not be used for design.

Leafy

Foil in sheets - sold in the form of small plates; there is no special adhesive layer on it, so it is easy to cut out various patterns from this type of foil. To glue the foil to your nails, you should purchase a special glue, thanks to which the material will easily stick to the nail. This type is often used to create a mirror or metallic manicure. It can be used for any flight of fancy, so how to use nail foil is up to you.

Transferable

A special feature of this type of foil is its ability to copy a design onto the nail plate. This type is produced in small rolls placed in jars with a lid. The material is tracing paper with various colored coatings, as well as various designs and intricate hieroglyphs. The roll is approximately three centimeters wide and one meter long. The material is easy to use, so it is well suited for home nail art. You can learn more about how to use nail transfer foil by reading the entire article.

Embossed

Sold in small sheets, matte shades are found in this form, and has a textured, rough surface. Most often it is used in conjunction with other types or to create a pattern on one of the nails.

Thermal film

The film is easy to use and does not require additional materials. A distinctive feature of this type is the method of application to the nail plate. Having chosen the desired size of the material, you need to take it by the corner using tweezers and bring it to an ultraviolet lamp to heat it up. The heated film can be immediately attached to the nail plate, without using an additional adhesive base.

Ribbons and stickers

A special type of material is commercially presented in the form of two-layer strips. The top layer is colored, the bottom is transparent or white. The color range of ribbons is varied; there are: plain, multi-colored, with patterns, and also with stripe stickers. Adhesive tapes are easy to use, which is why they have gained popularity among nail art beginners.

Zhataya

Crumpled foil is sold in special containers. It is very thin, similar to tinsel. In the vessel, the material is placed in a crumpled, crumpled form. Gained wide popularity in creating an aquarium manicure on extended nails.

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Stages of creating a manicure with foil

To create any manicure and master new techniques, you need special tools. To do a manicure using foil at home, you will first need to be patient, and secondly, purchase all the materials listed in the list below.

Required tools:

• cuticle remover;
• manicure set with nail file;
• varnish – base;
• degreasing liquid;
• primer;
• fixative;
• special foil - any shade;
• glue if there is no adhesive base on the foil;
• Ultraviolet lamp;
• Special stick.

Types of glue

Among most users, the most popular glue is Jina. It is sold in tubes with a brush for easier application. The glue from this company adheres well to the nail plate, holds the glued material for a long time, and does not require additional devices for drying. The price for a jar of Jina glue is 80 rubles.

Before using foil glue, you need to apply the base color of the polish to your nails. Only after the base has completely dried can you use glue, applying it in a thin layer to the entire surface of the nail plate. When the glue changes its color, only then can you stick the nail film, otherwise the foil may stick poorly or not stick at all.

HONGYI glue holds not only foil well, but also rhinestones. Sold in jars with a thin brush. A bottle of glue with a volume of 16 milliliters costs 160 rubles. The glue dries within five minutes, does not require additional drying under ultraviolet light and is easily removed from the skin around the fingers.

The Rio Profi company produces transparent glue, which makes it possible to obtain a glossy finish, is evenly distributed over the nail plate, and dries in just three minutes. It goes on sale in black opaque vials with a volume of 10 milliliters. The price of one bottle is 149 rubles.

Global Fashion - the glue from this company dries in just a few minutes; during drying, the product changes color, from white to transparent. A change in color palette is a signal to apply foil to the nail. The glue is sold in 15 ml tubes and can be used with either a thin or a regular brush. The price category varies from 135 rubles to 165 rubles.

Using transfer foil and glue

The instructions below describe in detail how to create a manicure at home on natural nails.

Step by step instructions:

1. Remove the previous coating from the nails.
2. Get a European or edged manicure.
3. Using a file, give each nail the desired shape.
4. Polish your nails using a buff with 300 grit abrasiveness.
5. Degrease your nails.
6. Apply base.
7. Dry everything under an ultraviolet lamp.
8. Remove the sticky layer using a special napkin.
9. Paint your nails in a color similar to the color scheme of the foil or apply a transparent base.
10. Dry under a UV lamp.
11. Remove the sticky layer.
12. If you use a simple varnish, then steps 7–11 are not necessary.
13. After the varnish has dried, completely coat the nail plate with glue. If you need to make some kind of pattern, then only a certain part of the nail is treated with glue.
14. Wait a few minutes, depending on the glue brand, until the coating becomes transparent.
15. Apply the inner, white part of the foil to the area where the glue was applied.
16. Using a cotton swab or other handy object, distribute the foil evenly over the surface of the nail.
17. After a few seconds, the foil must be removed from the nail with a sharp movement to the side.
18. After 2 hours, apply a finishing coat to the surface of the nail, preferably a gel finish. If you do this too early, the foil may shrink.

For tear-off foil, it is better to use glue, since the material from which sheet foil is made is more rigid and may not adhere well to the nail.

Working with foil without glue

If you don’t have glue on hand or don’t want to spend money on buying this product, you can use foil to create a beautiful design without first applying glue. The easiest option for working without adhesive is to purchase adhesive tapes or stickers. If you have non-adhesive transfer or sheet foil, then both regular varnish and gel polish are suitable for the job.

How to use nail foil without glue:

• complete the first six steps from the instructions described above;
• coat each nail with primer, wait until it dries completely without using a lamp;
• cut sheet foil into ten pieces or tear crumpled foil into small pieces;
• if there is a transfer film, then it does not need to be cut;
• apply foundation;
• give time for complete drying under the lamp;
• Having chosen the color of the gel polish, paint each nail;
• place your nails under the lamp for a few minutes until completely dry;
• Without removing the sticky layer, apply the foil to the nail;
• evenly distribute and level the foil over the entire area of ​​the nail;
• sharply remove the transfer film; for another type, skip this step;
• Apply finish to the surface of the nail with foil;
• let dry under an ultraviolet lamp;
• After drying, remove the sticky layer.

Thermofoil

One of the most popular and most convenient types of film. To work with thermal film, in addition to the standard set of tools, you will need a hair dryer or lamp. Foil is often sold in the form of a plate on which ten stickers are glued, shaped like a nail plate. Stickers can be of different colors, with colored designs or simply plain. Before creating a design, you need to get your feet in order by doing a manicure and degreasing your nails.

Depending on the chosen base and base varnish, the design time will increase. If you choose gel polish, then you must dry it under a lamp and remove the sticky layer. If you use regular varnish for the base, you just need to wait until it dries completely.

Next, use tweezers to peel off the foil and warm it up a little. Apply the heated form to the root of the nail plate, gently stretching it to the tip of the nail. After application, smooth the foil well and remove excess pieces with a nail file. Secure the result obtained using a special tool.

Video tutorial

After watching the video, you can learn how to properly use nail foil while mastering the casting technique.

Options for using foil

Thanks to foil, you can easily create a beautiful design on your nails. Foil is used for, for lunar and. If you are going to a party, you can make a mirror manicure using gold or silver foil. For this design, it is better to take a leaf look.

Using crumpled tear-off foil, you can create a beautiful manicure with multi-colored grains. The smaller the pieces of foil are torn, the more beautiful the design turns out. You need to fix small pieces using tweezers; you can stick them either on glue or on an adhesive layer of varnish.

Lunar design

Thanks to the use of foil when creating a lunar manicure, nails not only look beautiful, but also attract the attention of others with their shine and unusual design. Moon manicure looks great on both short and long nails. The main emphasis when creating such a design is on the hole or lunula - a short distance from the base to the center of the nail. The hole can be made in different ways:

• triangular;
• convex;
• curved;
• direct.

Before creating, you need to think about not only the type of hole, but also the color scheme of both varnish and foil. It is best to choose a contrasting design. For example, a golden moon on a black or dark blue background.

Before creating the decor, you should get your nails in order by doing a manicure and removing any remaining polish. You need to cut out ten pieces of foil to decorate the hole. To make even and neat stripes, it is best to use stencils, or first make a sketch out of paper and then transfer it to foil.

Stages:

1. Degreasing.
2. Covering the nails with a base.
3. Drying the first layer.
4. Applying the main varnish color.
5. Dry in air or under UV light, depending on the selected material.
6. Removing the sticky layer when using gel polish.
7. Applying glue to the nail hole.
8. After the glue becomes transparent, use tweezers to glue the cut foil.
9. Leveling the foil sheet with a cotton swab.
10. Apply gel sealer.
11. Dry your nails.

If you use transfer foil, then glue a piece of transfer foil onto the wet base layer. After thoroughly leveling and securing, tear off the protective coating with a sharp movement. Then carefully paint each nail with colored polish, leaving a moon shape. Finally, apply the finishing coat.

French with foil

French manicure has gained popularity for a long time. This design is widely used in weddings as well as for everyday gatherings. To add some flair to your French manicure, you can use foil for the smile line. The free edge can be shaped like a crescent or a triangle. For beginners, special stencils are sold that can be used to make straight lines. Thanks to foil, you can create not only a standard jacket, but also an oblique one.

Creating a French manicure is relatively no different from lunar design. The main feature will be gluing the foil not to the hole, but to the regrown area of ​​the nail. For an oblique French, you need to first cut the sheet foil into triangles. If you take a transfer film, then after applying and drying the main color of the varnish, glue a part of the nail diagonally, then you need to follow all the steps for working with the transfer foil.

Mirror or metal manicure

Reflective manicure is best done using thermal film; thanks to this type of foil, the manicure always turns out beautiful, and the nail plate is covered with an even, shiny layer. The rules for using thermofoil are described above. It is best to take foil in silver or gold color, without additional drawings.

Creation:

• treatment of the nail plate;
• cuticle removal;
• degreasing;
• grinding;
• applying the base and drying it;
• covering the entire area of ​​the nail with glue;
• applying foil, apply it to the nail with the inside;
• smoothing the film with a stick;
• removing the top layer of film with a sharp movement;
• Applying a fixing agent.

Nail design casting

A manicure with a casting effect is often created on artificial nails, but it can also be done on natural nails at home. To create a cast manicure, it is best for beginners to take transfer foil; it is much easier to work with it, unlike an invoice - sheet foil.

There are several options for how to use casting foil on your nails. The first method requires the presence of glue; the second option requires gel polish. For each option, you must first do a standard nail treatment: manicure, cuticle removal, degreasing.

Step by step instructions:

1. Applying a protective coating to the nail.
2. Polymerization under ultraviolet lamp.
3. Applying the main shade of varnish.
4. Drying under a lamp.
5. Removing the sticky layer.
6. Grinding.
7. Applying a design with a thin brush using glue or bright-colored gel polish.
8. If glue was applied, then you need to wait for it to discolor, if varnish, then you need to dry the drawing under the lamp for about two minutes.
9. A piece of transfer foil must be applied with the inside to the glue or varnish.
10. Press the foil onto the entire contour of the design.
11. Remove the rest of the foil with a sharp movement.
12. Cover the design with a top.
13. Dry under a lamp.
14. Remove sticky layer.

The casting design can be complemented with liquid stones or acrylic powder. You can make stained glass windows using multi-colored varnishes.

To properly design nails with foil, you first need to decide on its type. There are many varieties of this popular material on sale, each of them has its own characteristics in application.

Types of nail foil

1. Transfer foil is applied to an adhesive base. This is a very convenient, simple and affordable variety of this decorative material. Sold in small rolls, it can be in a variety of shades, with patterns, for example, in the form of snakeskin.
2. Sheet foil is sold either in sheets or rolls. It is a particularly thin type of ordinary metallized "paper" and can be multi-colored or with embossed patterns. You can cut any elements from it.
3. Crumpled foil is sold in jars and consists of thin pieces similar to It is presented in different shades. Nail designs with such decorative material are popular among professionals who work with acrylic and gel.
4. Minx foils are stickers on nails that follow their shape and are fixed under the influence of temperature.
5. Thin strips of foil. Sold in rolls and intended for decorating finished manicures.

Let's look at the design features of each type. What they have in common is that, in addition to the usual tools, you will need a fair amount of patience - such a manicure is too bright and noticeable to hide any imperfections.

Transfer foil for nails. How to use

Its advantage is that you can put the scissors aside: you don’t need to cut anything. Nail designs with this type of foil are simple and quick. Cover your nails with base polish, dry it, then apply a thin layer of glue. Carefully apply the foil with the matte side to the nail, and carefully smooth it out with a cotton swab. Then remove it with a quick but precise movement. The transfer layer will remain on the nail; in your hands you will only have a thin film with the “imprint” of the nail. The smoother you apply the base coat and glue, the neater the result will be. After a few hours, cover the finished manicure with topcoat so that it sticks better, otherwise you will only enjoy this design for one day. Nail transfer foil can also be suitable for highlighting parts of the nail, such as the corners.

Sheet foil

Nail designs with foil, which is sold in sheets, can be very different: you can cut out any small elements from it or stick it on the entire nail, achieving a mirror effect. To secure it, you will need special glue, which is easy to find in specialized stores, or regular transparent varnish. The elements of the desired shape are glued onto the set, but not yet dry varnish, dried, then coated with a fixative. This way you can make a French jacket with foil or highlight the corners. If you use glue, then it should also be applied to the base varnish that has not yet dried completely. To manipulate this material, it is better to purchase tweezers; there is a risk of tearing it with your hands. If you want to get smooth metallic nails with this foil, you will have to work hard. First, you will need to use sharp scissors to cut out the blanks in the shape of your nails. They will have to be cut slightly so that they can be evenly distributed over the convex nail. Then they are applied to the still wet transparent varnish and carefully smoothed. The difficulty is that the foil is quite thin, but not elastic, and it is not so easy to lay it without creases or wrinkles.

Crinkled foil

A nail design with this type of foil is undoubtedly a festive option. It is also attached with glue. It is convenient to apply it to individual parts of the nail. The simplest, but very effective design option is small shiny pieces of foil between several layers of gel. This looks both airy and catchy. You can also do something spectacular on natural nails. To do this, you need to apply a base coat and dry it. Then apply glue. A pre-prepared piece of foil of the desired shape is taken with tweezers and applied to the required place, then pressed with a wooden stick or any other suitable tool. The finished design is coated with clear varnish. This way you can make a spectacular one by combining different shades of foil and much more.

Minx foil

Minx foil nail designs are not necessarily a shiny mirror finish. These can be predatory patterns, tartan and much more. How is this foil applied? First, the nail plate is prepared, the nails are ground, polished, disinfected and degreased. Then they select a suitable Minx plate; all excess can be cut off in advance or after the sticker is already on the nail. Then the shiny strip with the pattern is removed from the base and slightly heated in the rays to make it more elastic, after which the strip is applied to the nail with the cuticle pulled back in advance. It is better to use one that is suitable for removing the sticker from the base, for pushing back the cuticle, and for smoothing the sticker on the nail. Then the stickers are further pressed with your fingers. Then you can use a nail file to file off any excess parts of the stickers. Now comes the consolidation stage. The nails are placed under a lamp and warmed up. At the end, it is advisable to cover the finished design with topcoat. As you can see, such stickers don’t even need a base. The main thing is to make the nail surface as smooth as possible. This manicure is very easy to remove - you just need to soak your nails in hot water for about 5 minutes.

Nail design with foil stripes

These strips are universal and very easy to use. They are glued onto the wet varnish, all excess is cut off with nail scissors, and the result is secured with a top coat. With stripes it is very convenient to do a multi-color manicure, since they can hide not entirely neat boundaries between varnishes of different shades. A French jacket with such foil looks very fashionable and stylish: cover your nails with varnish of the same color, for example, dark blue. On the free edge, slightly moving away from the end, place one or two thin strips of silver color. Press gently with the sharp end of an orange stick. Dry and secure the finished pattern with topcoat. If the manicure is done carefully, then the attention and delight of others is guaranteed.

As you can see, nail designs with foil are not only about shiny chrome nails. There are also many opportunities that are simply created for creative people. Experiment and surprise others with an original manicure!

Foil for manicure is one of the most interesting and popular types of decoration and creating unusual and bright nail designs.

Types of foil for nail design

• Transferable

The most popular variety, endowed with a number of advantages: low cost, versatility of design and comparative ease of coating. To transfer the foil onto the nail, you need to cover it with glue specially designed for this purpose, then apply part of the transfer foil to it, and then “wipe” it using an orange or cotton swab. This is necessary so that the material is completely transferred from the protective film.

• Leafy

Produced in the form of sheets or rolls, it can have a glossy or embossed appearance, be the same color or with ornaments. Compared to transfer foil, which is considered the thinnest coating, the product described is denser and thicker, and when applied it is applied entirely, it does not have a protective base. It is quite difficult to stick this type of foil onto the entire surface of the nail because of its density. It is usually used to form individual decorative elements.

• Zhataya

This variety is represented by thin, almost transparent leaves, reminiscent of gold leaf. Using crumpled foil, you can create an elegant coating over the entire nail or an extraordinary mosaic of small parts. Marigolds decorated with this material are in perfect harmony with an evening look.

• Ribbons

This type of decor is produced in small rolls and is several millimeters wide. Using this type of foil is quite simple: it is placed on the nails due to its adhesive layer, and the excess part is cut off with scissors. Ribbons can be used as an independent type of decoration or as a stencil.

• Stickers and minx

Foil stickers on the entire surface of the nail and special thermal films are often similar to other types of foil, but their application does not require special glue. Often, stickers are already sold on an adhesive base, and the thermofoil is placed on the nails after heating and is held on them due to its structure.

Glue for foil and how to use it without glue

In order to properly mix the material on the nails, special glue is used. The advantage of using it is not only that it glues the foil well, but also that when it dries, it changes color and becomes transparent. This will help you determine exactly when to apply the nail coating correctly.

There are often recommendations regarding what can be used instead of glue. This can serve as a transparent varnish, glue for tips, and even the most ordinary PVA glue. But it is advisable to first try one or another option in order to realize how tightly the decoration holds. It should not be forgotten that the nails should always be covered with a protective layer of base varnish so as not to damage them during the process.

You can use foil without glue even when using gel polish. In this case, the adhesive is a sticky layer that appears after polymerization of the coating in a UV lamp. Then you should cover the manicure with a top coat, sealing the edges and ends.

How to use foil for nail design at home?

Depending on the type of material, the stages of its use may differ to some extent.

Transfer foil:

1. To begin with, before performing a manicure, it is worth determining which side the tape will be applied to. Most often, the side applied to the nail has a more matte surface, while the shiny surface will appear in its finished form.

If you cannot immediately determine the correct side, you can scratch the corner of the sheet or tape: the side where the coating is scratched will be the desired side.

1. Next, you need to do a hygienic manicure and cover your nails with base. At your discretion, you can also use a tint varnish that will match the color of the foil. This will not only protect the nail plate from harmful effects, but will also be able to even it out a little, then the resulting manicure will look neater.
2. Then you should cover the nails with a thin layer of glue and let it dry a little.
3. Next, place a sheet or tape on top of the nail with the desired part down and transfer it using any comfortable method: you can smooth it with a nail or use a cotton swab or orange swab. This must be done carefully so as not to move the film, otherwise the application may be uneven.
4. Next, grab the free part of the film and remove it with a jerk.
5. Then apply several layers of a colorless glossy topcoat to avoid damage to the coating.

It is advisable to use a top coat on any type of jewelry not immediately, but after some time, in order to avoid cracks!

Tear foil:

The principle of covering with sheet foil is mostly similar to the previous description.

• Prepare your nails to obtain the smoothest possible surface.
• Cover with a thin layer of glue and let it dry.
• In order to cover the entire nail plate with foil, it is necessary to cut the edges of the material for an even fit.

Individual parts of the decor or mosaic can be easily placed in the desired place using tweezers.

• Smooth the surface of the manicure and cover with top coat.

Hollywood is a trendsetter, and recently celebrities have brought metallic manicure designs into fashion. Nail art never ceases to amaze with new methods of nail design - appliqués, new types of coating, but also improves well-forgotten old ones - foil for covering nail plates, introducing new uses into its design and methods.

For manicure design, only special manicure foil is used, which can only be purchased in specialized stores.

Foil for nails: types and description

Its use is relevant when modeling both extended and natural nails, and this material is often used for the design of the former, or for the fashionable “cat’s eye” coating as a base. Having studied the application technique, you can create a creative coating without any special skills or craftsmanship.

In nail art stores you can purchase several options for the material, which differ in the method of use and appearance of the design: roll, sheets or stickers.

According to its structural principle, manicure material is more dense compared to others, for example, for baking, and is available in the following types:

• transfer or sheet foil for nails - a thin sheet that can be sold in the form of rolls of various colors and shades, with or without a pattern and other decorative effects;
• crinkled (leaf, tear-off) has a certain structure, with or without a pattern; Available in the form of a whole sheet or sticker;
• thermal film - under the influence of heat, the material becomes elastic and pliable, which provides light coverage;
• stickers - thin ribbons with an adhesive backing, are very convenient to use, allow you to create complex designs, and are easy to use. Therefore, they are recommended as training material for nail art beginners.

For beginners, the transfer type is also suitable, because you can adjust the pattern before the final application of the material, or use a full, uniform coating. The material is easy to apply, has an acceptable pricing policy, and the surface can remain smooth, embossed, or with various patterns.

A special glue/transparent varnish/base coat of gel polish (with an adhesive layer) is applied to the nail plates in a thin layer, onto which the selected material is applied - the pattern and color are transferred independently.

You need to apply thermal film to your nails in a warm room under a lamp. Having chosen a ready-made stencil, it is applied to the nail plates and pressed tightly. The tear-off or pressed type can be glued using glue or varnish. The coating can be complete - a continuous layer or in the form of separate patterns.

How to apply transfer foil to nails?

Before the procedure, arrange all the instruments conveniently:

• the design material itself;
• varnish for the base, it is best if the color scheme matches or is combined, and a transparent varnish will be universal;
• to design extended nails, you need glue or gel polish;
• orange or cotton swab;
• tweezers;
• sharp nail scissors (for cutting pieces of the required size).

How to properly apply foil to your nails:

• the first stage is preparing the working surface for coating: creating the correct shape of the free edge, removing the cuticle using any usual method (hardware, chemical, edged manicure);
• It is best to transfer the material to the working area with tweezers - to prevent damage to the adhesive coating;
• the sheet is attached due to the sticky base of the gel polish, or the varnish that has not completely dried, but only if you plan to cover the entire nail;
• if you plan to cover only part of it, you need to use special glue;
• working surface – matte side, which is pressed well against the nail plate and smoothed with an orange or cotton swab;
• with a sharp jerk, the foil is removed;
• the pattern or embossing remains on the surface of the nail plate;
• The final stage will be a top coat of gel polish; experts recommend a two-layer coating.

Foil for nail design: how to use?

If a non-transfer type is used, it is first necessary to cut out the pattern, and only then apply it to the base and cover it with a fixative. An original solution would be mosaic covering. To do this, you need to tear the foil into small pieces, and using a toothpick or needle, lay out the mosaic as you like. Suitable for the base coat: gel polish or shellac, acrylic or regular varnish.

The material is also good for nail extensions; as a rule, it is used to create an aquarium design.

Modeling with it will allow your imagination to run wild: you can cover the entire surface, any area, or come up with a pattern.

Foil in manicure is a permanent thing. Transfer, tear-off, crinkled, embossed, films, strips - there are a lot of options. And now another one has been added to them, ready to eclipse all popularity ratings - liquid foil!

Gel polish with liquid foil effect appeared not so long ago, but professional manicurists are already saying in their reviews that this nail art will easily become a trend for more than one season.

What is liquid foil and what are its main advantages?

Liquid foil is a gel polish with sparkles of different shapes and sizes, which after completing all stages of manicure on the nails looks like real foil. Bright and shiny. Since the product comes in the form of gel polish, it is very easy to apply it to your nails.

Masters for most compositions note:

• the thickness of the product is sufficient to apply only 1-2 layers;
• ease of use and complete freedom of creativity;
• durability on nails, even slightly greater than that of standard gel polishes;
• susceptibility to any lamps - UV, LED and hybrid;
• a large selection of shades and the ability to combine them with each other.

Do you want to see the shine of precious metals on your nails? Then choose a design with liquid foil!

The new product has the potential to give fashionistas the kind of beauty that they had previously only dreamed of in fairy-tale dreams. As for the application, no problems are foreseen!

To understand how make a manicure with liquid foil without mistakes, it is worth taking as a basis the recommendations of one of the manufacturers of this miracle remedy.

The work scheme is completely standard:

1. Preparation of nails - correction of length and shape, removal of cuticles, removal of the glossy keratin layer with a buff.
2. Cleaning the nail plate - brushing away fine dust with a regular brush and thoroughly degreasing the surface with a cleanser.
3. Treating nails with a primer - a manicure primer is responsible for the strong connection of the layers applied further to the nail.
4. Air dry for about one minute.
5. Apply the base in a thin layer and dry under a UV lamp for 120 seconds or under an LED lamp for 30 seconds.
6. Gel polish coating with a liquid foil effect - you need to work with a brush carefully and without excessive pressure, without stretching the product, but also without leaving bald spots. To make the shine more noticeable, you need to roll the bottle with gel polish in your palms, so the liquid foil will mix and rise from the bottom of the bottle (the main thing is not to shake so that bubbles do not form).
7. We polymerize - under a UV lamp for 2-3 minutes, under LED for 30-60 seconds.
8. The second and third layers are created at will, fully maintaining the previous algorithm of actions: coating, then polymerization.
9. Applying the finish with sealing the ends - the entire surface of the nail plate, as well as the cut of the nail, is treated with the top.
10. We polymerize - the period is the same as for gel polish.
11. Removing the sticky layer with a cleaner.
12. Gel polish liquid foil is good in itself, but if you want to complement its shine with decor, now is the time. Painting, stickers - designs are performed at the final stage of manicure, but after that you will need to repeat applying the top and removing the sticky layer.

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Review of gel polishes with liquid foil effect: which one to choose

The first - the main question “how to apply” can be considered closed, but another topic remains unexamined: “what is best to work with”. Liquid foil is not yet available from all manufacturers, but reviews of already released products speak for themselves!

Toffee liquid foil is produced not in bottles, but in convenient jars, which guarantees economical consumption and ease of use.

The composition has excellent coverage and after applying three layers it looks like real metallized mica on the nails.

The palette offers a choice of 12 shades, among which gold and silver variations predominate.

The only disadvantage of gel polish in a jar is that you will have to select a brush for applying the product yourself. But the disadvantage is compensated by an affordable price, allowing masters to create brilliant colored manicures without restrictions.

Lianail liquid foil pleases manicure lovers with its standard bottle shape and very convenient brush. The second surge of positivity is guaranteed by the gel polish itself: thick, dense, viscous, stable when applied.

It is extremely saturated with fine glitter and applies perfectly in two layers, which testifies to the cost-effectiveness of Lianail Future. It dries absolutely standardly - no less and no longer than other products; it polymerizes in a hybrid lamp in 30 seconds.

Among the 14 bright shades, pink-violet and blue variations predominate, but fans of other glosses will easily find a suitable color for themselves. The price is affordable, so you can easily please yourself with your purchase.

Liquid foil from Lovely costs a little more than previous formulations, but the experts say: “It’s worth it!”

The advantages of this new product include:

1. Consistency – very thick and close in density to gel paint
2. Stability – does not flow and always lays down evenly
3. Covering power – uniform color even with one layer
4. Good response to the manicure lamp - does not deform and dries in 1-2 minutes
5. Durability – from two weeks without chips or cracks

It is produced in jars, not bottles, which allows you to use the entire volume of the product without loss on the walls and bottom.

There are many reasons:

1. Ideal coverage - even 1-2 layers guarantee the quality of the manicure
2. High density – for even application
3. A good brush – elastic, slightly flattened, easy to use
4. Large volume of 12 ml – for long-term use
5. Rich palette - 12 luxurious shades
6. Smooth coating - glitter does not protrude or scratch
7. Durability – up to two weeks without chipping
8. Price – the cheapest of analogues

There’s nothing more to discuss: everything is just great!

Luxio Glitz collects a lot of sad reviews, but the reason lies in the price, not the quality of the composition. This gel polish is very expensive, for which it is heavily criticized. If we ignore the price, the reviews will turn from negative to positive.

This “liquid foil” has excellent properties:

1. Durability – the client, having tried it once, always asks to repeat the manicure
2. Brightness – fine shimmer guarantees exceptional shine
3. Easy to apply - with any brush without any problems
4. Covering power - you can easily get by with one layer

Another advantage is the easy mixing of sparkles into gradients, which helps create new designs and decors.

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To say that there are a lot of gel polishes with a liquid foil effect means to misinform lovers of shiny manicures. But there is already a choice! And this is good news, since you can easily choose the composition to suit your own preferences: by color, method of application, consistency, price.