Manicure is a completely independent fashion industry, in which its laws and tendencies operate. The breakthrough that this industry has made in recent years is incredible: modern nail art is so stunning that everyone is akin to a small masterpiece. Flakes Yuki - a new trend, which is gaining widespread popularity.
Yuki Flakes - a new trend
Sensational manicure is gaining more and more fans every day. This is the name of the kind of pigment in the form of metallized flakes, which are used for design. The beautiful name comes from the Japanese "yuki", which means such a beautiful natural phenomenon as snow. Enchantingly shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow, these weightless crystals of mica resemble snowflakes - so beautifully they flicker.
Put the "pollen" in a small, but reliable jar with a tightly closed lid. A wide neck makes it convenient to grasp the crystals. In contrast to the usual vtirki, flakes Yuki for nails are three-color particles with a bright holographic effect, changing the tone depending on the tilt and lighting. In the manicure these "chameleons" of different sizes and shapes are placed on the nail in different ways:
- without breaking the form;
- having rastered in powder;
- when applied by clapping motion.
Manicure with flakes Yuki
The described Yuki rubbing is applied to the gel, shellac , acrylic and lacquer. Neil designers are supportive of flakes for ease of use and a stunningly unbelievable look. The most advantageous background for the pigment is recognized as dark, although many masters experiment with a bright foundation. More effective flakes Yuki look at long nails, but short length - not a taboo for the use of spectacular cover.
Not experienced in the application of mica Yuki, experienced masters of manicure recommend taking into account the following subtleties of work:
- If the pigment is covered with a gel, the latter is freed from the sticky layer so that the colorful flakes fit nicely.
- The usual varnish is first covered with several layers of top and drained.
- When working with acrylic work extremely quickly.
- Flakes are applied with pads of a finger, an applicator or a fan brush. Mica is gently spread over the surface of the nail with clapping or polishing movements, keeping the direction from the core to the edges.
- Do not be limited to one color of Yuki, a combination of several shades looks amazing.
- Fix the nail-design with two layers of top, and each is dried.
French jacket with flakes Yuki
The standard of elegant manicure has undergone many changes in recent years. The combination with this new trend significantly transforms the jacket, making it extremely expressive and vivid. If the working days are spent in an office environment, and the temptation is an iridescent shine, you can decorate only one or two fingernails. And, do not cover the free edge of the nail, but the entire nail plate. If you are not conditioned by the dress code , give in to the temptation to decorate yourself with an iridescent glare, rubbing all the nails. If the experience is sufficient, then the flakes can only cover the "smile" of the jacket.
"Northern Lights" with flakes of Yuki
Incredible in beauty manicure "Northern Lights" on nails fell in love with the girls for the similarity with the starry sky, decorated with radiance. Yuki nail flakes are great for imitating the night sky, because their indescribable reflections really remind very much of a rare natural phenomenon. For the background apply a varnish of shades, similar to the color of the night sky - dark blue, purple. And to create an effect, shine is used to rub yellow, golden, bright blue, lilac tones. Since our "sky" is starry, decorate the nails with rhinestones or sequins of large sizes.
Manicure with kamifubikami and flakes of Yuki
Modern trends suggest an active combination of different techniques to create an interesting manicure, this fully applies to kamifubuki. This is the name of small, colorful confetti of traditional round shape. An intricate name came from the Japanese language, which translates as a "paper storm". And this is true: colorful round spots are incredibly nice.
Design nails with flakes Yuki turn nail art with an indescribable extravaganza of colors. Moreover, the two mentioned techniques perfectly coexist with each other. To avoid busting and gypsy, the big and index finger is left with the top, the middle and nameless decorate the kamifubuki in random order, the little finger - "mica". It is important that two types of decor are combined with each other, forming a unity of style.
Gradient with flakes Yuki
Colorful pigment is also used in another current trend - gradient nail art, or ombre . It is distinguished by the gradual flow of one color into another. Rubbing Yuki flakes makes the gradient spectacular, especially if several shades are used, which in tandem form a fascinating overflow. The technique of depositing an ombre is simple and requires only concentration:
- Lunula with a brush fill the pigment in maximum concentration.
- The middle of the nail is covered with thinning.
- On the free edge of the nail, only single elements are neatly fixed.
Matte nails with flakes Yuki
Contrast is always expressive, and sometimes has a stunning effect. And this applies not only to clothing and accessories, but also to nail art. Confrontation of matte tone and holographic brilliance pours out into an exquisite manicure, easily conquering the hearts of girls, not indifferent to the vintage elegance and restraint. Matte Yuki manicure is created simply: on the top matte texture is applied a grout, and covers not the entire surface of the nail, and partially.
Marble manicure with flakes Yuki
The reception, in which the pigment gives the nails a resemblance to a noble rock, is one of the most sought-after options that are so loved by the ladies for their striking appearance. Nails with a recognizable pattern really look chic and noble. The technique of applying a marble-like coating, where Yuki rubs, involves several successive steps:
- After applying the top with a sticky layer with your finger or silicone brush, attach a small amount of mica and put it on the nail.
- Pigment particles must be of different sizes and at different distances from each other. This uneven distribution creates a recognizable effect of marble.
- The finger tip or sponge should be pressed down with "pollen", after which the pattern is dried under the lamp.
- Finish work by applying top.
Original design with Yuki flakes
Although Yuki's nail polish is so extremely expressive, it can be interesting to beat it using the rest of the nail art arsenal. Mixing styles, a non-trivial mix of techniques and tools makes it interesting to imagine even the most classic manicure, saturate it, turning it into a miniature masterpiece. Original decorated nails - a great accent, a bright point in any image.
The most vivid ideas can be used in your own work:
- After applying the top layer of lacquer, the surface of the nail is pasted in several places with semicircular stencils for the jacket. Free areas are treated with a pigment. After removing the stencils, a beautiful pattern is formed.
- A special base with spreading effect creates entertaining divorces on nails with a rub.
- Decorate the pigment all the surface of the nails on the dark gel-lacquer, the nameless better to apply beige gel-lacquer. After drying two layers and top, black is drawn with a stem, which is then decorated with a rub.