Aquarian manicure: ideas, technique of performance

Aquarium manicure is a popular and sought-after design in nail art. It is performed on artificial and natural nails, when it is created various decorative elements are placed in the thickness of transparent acrylic. Implementation of this design requires special skills and skill.

What is an aquarium manicure?

This special kind of nail design, through which voluminous artworks are created and filled with gel.

From the side it seems that the picture looks like "under the glass", this, in turn, creates an amazing effect. Nails are like a glass vessel in which decorative elements are placed. That is why this technique of performance was called aquarium design .

Such a manicure is worn for a very long time, but all because the decorative elements are covered with gel and do not peel off with constant grazing on various objects and damage to the nails. Although this phenomenon is observed very often when performing a more customary design. Thanks to the use of the gel, the nails remain smooth and do not need to be afraid of puffing on pantyhose.

A beautiful gentle manicure in the form of an aquarium can be created both on artificial and natural nail plates. In both cases, the result looks irresistible.

Advantages of aquarium design

The nail design "aquarium" is a very practical kind of manicure and lasts a long time. In comparison with other types of design, its advantages are:

• Long sock. The nails in combination with the aquarium design will last up to 2 months.
• Increased safety of the picture. The design has reliable protection due to the fact that it is covered with a layer of transparent gel on top.
• Practicality. Although in the execution of manicure using volumetric elements, they are covered with gel, so the nail is still smooth and does not interfere with daily business.
• The effect of a three-dimensional image.
• Thanks to the use of the original design, there is no need for additional decorations. From bracelets and rings can be abandoned, it is beautiful handsome manicure will attract the attention of others.

What can I use for aquarium design?

The choice of a suitable design for the design of aquarium manicure depends only on the imagination of the master. Under a transparent gel coating, you can draw a picture, paste a picture, spread out dried flowers, pebbles or beads. The most commonly used are silver or gold threads, decorative mesh, mica, foil, lace, gold powder, sparkles, airy feathers, etc.

Technique of execution and its features

Since as a result of creating a design, three-dimensional images are obtained, the nails should be long enough. Masters recommend performing this kind of decor on the gel surface. However, one must understand that the creation of this manicure is a painstaking work, so in this case one should trust one's hands not just a master, but a professional with artistic skills. A specialist can be asked to show his work.

He must observe safety precautions: the gel should not come in contact with the skin. It must be applied, not reaching the cuticle for half a millimeter. To avoid burns, the gel should not overheat in the UV lamp.

Aquarium on artificial nails

Aquarium manicure alone is difficult to perform. The main principle is the gluing of two types and filling the space between them with all sorts of decorative elements. To perform this manicure you need to prepare:

• Sculptural gel;
• Tipsy;
• Nippers;
• Decor;
• Brushes for drawing;
• A standard set for manicure.

Aquarium manicure step by step

First of all, the nails need to be put in order, manicure, move the cuticle and polish the nail plate.

Next, you need to compare the two tips, placing the smaller one over the larger one (their bases need to be aligned). Then, along the perimeter of the larger plate, a gel is applied, the smaller is pressed from above in such a way that there is space for filling. Such a billet should be dried under a lamp.

When the workpiece is ready, various decorations are placed inside. It is more convenient to do with a toothpick, tweezers or other fine device. Inject the syringe inwards with water and close the open edge with a gel. The billet is dried under a lamp. The finished aquarium manicure with gel-varnish is covered for a more visible effect (the vitreous gel-varnishes will look good ).

This technique is very complex, it allows you to make a nova similar to an aquarium, because in the middle will float the water with decorations.

Nail design "aquarium" on natural nails

Such a manicure on a natural nail plate is not an aquarium in its pure form. But very similar to him. In this case, the technique of execution is much simpler than the aquarium on artificial nails, with the result no less impressive. The instruction will tell you how to execute this design:

• First you need to conduct a standard procedure for the preparation of nails. It is necessary to make a manicure (podpilit, polish the nail plate and push the cuticle away).
• Then the nails must be degreased and apply a smoothing primer.
• Then the plates are covered with a very thin layer of gel and dried under a UV lamp.
• After that begin to decorate the surface of the nail with rhinestones, sand, glitter, etc.
• As a result, a second layer of gel is applied. It should be so much that you can align the nail plate. At the end, it is polymerized in UV rays.

Aquarium manicure on natural nails can be considered complete, but it can be supplemented with external decorative elements.

Recent trends

Carrying out a similar design, you need to rely only on your imagination. The most beautiful looks acrylic modeling, located in the thickness of the gel coating. Flowers, stones and other elements look beautiful, but the nail plate is too large in volume. This design is perfect for a special occasion. You can highlight the most vivid and beautiful ideas:

• Aquarium and marine themes. Shells, fish and algae have long become a classic in creating aquarium design.

• With additional external elements. Nail can be decorated with rhinestones, but you need to do this in moderation, so that the effect of the aquarium is also visible.
• French in the form of an aquarium - this manicure is not so difficult. For the edge of the nail in this case, it is best to use a bright and effective gel-varnish.

• Abstraction, strokes and geometry. This option is suitable for both daily use and for special occasions. Aqua-design will make such a manicure more original.
• Flowers on the nails. The flower theme in the aquarium performance looks fresh and unusual.

To aquarium manicure looked perfect, you need to train hard. However, having mastered this technique, you can create masterpieces on your nails. But still, if you want to put your hands in order with this type of manicure, it's best to turn to a professional.