Brilliant design has been one of the leading nail art trends for several seasons. Iridescent coatings with a glitter effect are increasingly being replaced by a new trend - manicure with rubbing and rhinestones. So that such a striking design does not balance on the verge between exquisite chic and vulgarity, it is important to choose the right color combinations and correctly distribute additional decor, observing a sense of proportion.
Manicure rub feature
Rubbing is glitter crushed into fine dust, which is applied to the background coating already fixed in the lamp and rubbed thoroughly, achieving an effective mirror-like look of the manicure.
The result of using the rub in is a smooth shiny coating with an absolutely flat surface, with which another shining decor, in particular, rhinestones, is harmoniously combined. Just a few rhinestones are enough to give a glossy design originality and zest, special expressiveness.
Types of decorative coating
The effect of a manicure depends entirely on what type of glitter dust is chosen for decorating nails.
- With a mirror effect. When applied to the nail, it creates a metallic design in different shades - blue, pink, silver, gold, emerald, etc.
- With mother of pearl. This rubbing is otherwise called pearl. It is recommended for use in combination with white or any pastel background that matches the texture of natural pearls.
- With iridescent iridescent effect. When applied to a background coating, this rubbing creates a beautiful soft play, reminiscent of the glow of a rainbow. The intensity of the shades is determined by the original color of the gel polish.
- Holographic rub. Its feature is the change in color transitions depending on the viewing angle. Nails in this design take on a particularly striking look, so this option is mainly used to create a luxurious festive look.
- With a chameleon effect. Rubbing called "beetle" is mixed together glitter particles of green, blue, purple, due to which an interesting play of shades is created. Usually rub-in is used in combination with dark gel polishes and the same rhinestones.
Monochrome or multi-colored manicure with rubbing?
Same for a shiny manicureboth options are acceptable, taking into account the following points:
- Solid nails look stylish and elegant when they are decorated with a mirrored polish. Of the shades, it is better to choose a rich burgundy, purple, pink, deep blue, green tone. Rhinestones are used as an additional decoration for one or two nail plates;
- When planning to create a design with several shades of rubbing at once, you can use the same decorative material for nails painted in different shades. The final color depends entirely on the shade of the rubbing.
For a multi-colored manicure, masters are advised to abandon too sharp contrasting combinations. A manicure decorated in one color palette will look harmonious and noble.
Popular designs with rubbing and rhinestones
Nude manicure with rub and rhinestones
Any shades of gray, beige, sand, caramel tones are suitable for a manicure with rubbing and rhinestones in this version. A special look is given to nails with the help of a mirror or silver, gold rub in and a minimalistic decor in the form of outlining a hole or dotted rhinestones.
With flowers
For a floral manicure with a rub in, a muted lilac, blue, yellow color as a base and a mirror rub with a small amount of rhinestones are suitable.
White base
For such a manicure, choose a pearl rub and rhinestones that adorn the root zone. You can diversify the design with the lunar technique, a jacket, decorating one or two nails with a lace pattern.
For a white background, both minimalistic and complex decor in the form of a textured coating, stucco moldings are appropriate, which can complement the design with rubbing.
Delicate pink palette
As for a white background, pearl rub is preferable for a manicure with a pink base. If deeper shades are used or maximum expressiveness of nails is required, you can consider options for decorating with glitter dust with a mirror, holographic effect, gilding.
Rhinestones in this design are usually placed on one finger, laying them out in the form of an even strip, waves, imitating drops, outlining the hole of the nail.
Pink manicure looks unusual and original, which combines a matte design and rubbing withmirror or pearl effect.
Red
Bright red manicure is one of the popular trends for short nails. If for a rich scarlet color, a monochromatic design without an abundance of decor is preferable, then other shades require the use of additional techniques, including rubbing in with rhinestones.
Nails of burgundy, wine, cherry shades look noble and at the same time gorgeous with a shiny decor. In addition to mirrored, silver, gold rubbing or glitter dust with a chameleon effect, the plates are decorated with red, scarlet, black rhinestones. Sharp contrasts are unacceptable for this option.
Manicure in turquoise, emerald color also looks fashionable and stylish. For the "water" or "heavenly" design, transparent, blue rhinestones are used as an additional decor, decorating the center of the nail or the root zone with them.
A manicure with a predominance of shiny coatings and the same decor always implies following minimalist trends. But this does not mean that it looks simple - rubbing and rhinestones a priori create a feeling of a special atmosphere, cheer up, paint gray everyday life with bright colors. The design is relevant at any time of the year, because a holiday is a state of mind.
