Manicure with foil

Do a manicure with foil is actually not very difficult. But for its implementation you, naturally,a special foil is required. The usual foil that we use for baking will not work, as it is too thick. So buy a gold foil. Gold foil is sold in specialty stores. In this case, you can choose between a sheet tear-off, embossed foil and foil in the form of thin strips. Your choice will depend only on exactly what you want a manicure. Also you can buy a special foil with a protective film, which is removed after gluing the foil to the nails.

Working with gold foil is easy, but it should be done very carefully. Gold foil is so thin that it is very easy to break. That's why it is not recommended to take it with your hands while doing a manicure.

How to make manicure with foil

Now let's talk in more detail, how to make manicure with foil. First, select the design of the manicure you want to make. In this case, pieces of foil can be the shape that you use for manicure.

So, First carefully cut out the foil in the shape you need. Work with very sharp scissors, as the foil can easily be damaged. Also, try not to touch the cut pieces so as not to tear them. When everything is ready, you can start a manicure.

It does not matter what kind of manicure with foil you want to make, the technique will always be the same. First apply to peeled off old varnish andgrease nail varnish-based. If it is a transparent substrate, then let it dry completely. Then apply the lacquer of your chosen color. While the varnish is completely dry, you will need to apply foil on it. That is why it is better to do the manicure of each nail in turn.

As you know, you can not touch foil with your hands. Small pieces you still can not put correctly on the nail, and after all you have only one attempt. If the foil does not lie properly, move italready it will be impossible, since it will break. To take the foil and put it on the nail, you will need an ordinary turundochka. Moisten the turundochku in water and with her help pick up the foil. Then put the foil on the nail in the place where it should lie. Dry the end of the turundochki level the foil, so that it does not leave wrinkles.

If you see that the foil does not stick to the nail, since the varnish could already dry, do not despair. Drip to the place where there should be a foil, a little varnish and attach this piece.

Now let the varnish dry completely. The final layer of the transparent fixer will not allow the foil to wear off or damage. And the additional shine with your nails will not hurt.

By the way, there is another way to create an excellent manicure with foil. To begin with, you should paint your nails with the varnish you have chosen. Allow the lacquer to dry completely. Further for work you will need not only foil, but also special glue. Apply glue to the nail for the foil. You can draw a certain form of glue. Wait until the foil adhesive is completely transparent. Do not worry, it still has enough stickiness. Only now you can take a piece of foil and apply it to the nail. To create a specific intricate pattern, you can press the foil against the nail with a needle. Where the foil squeezes well, it will be stuck. Now you can remove the foil with tweezers. Look at the original pattern left on the nails!

If you want to completely cover the nail with foil, then it should not be pressed with a needle, but with a turundock. Then you can properly and smoothly glue the foil to the nail. The finishing touch is a layer of clear lacquer.

This manicure with the use of foil is over. Create your own unique nail design. And do not be discouraged if you can not do a manicure with foil right away. After some training and practice, you will necessarily succeed.