Water stickers can give nails an exquisite look. They are easy to use. They are not expensive. The main thing is to study the instructions for their use in advance. After that, you can safely apply jewelry to your nails. The result will exceed all expectations, and the manicure will look fresh and original.
What is the correct name
Water-based manicure products are called sliders. They are often called decals, translations, stickers, translations, and translation stickers.
What are sliders
Stickers consist of several layers:
- protective film;
- working film (with an image on it);
- paper substrate (on it the image is fixed).
Purpose of application
It is customary to use the products when performing a manicure. Thanks to stickers it is possible to create an unusual design.
The technology of using stickers
Fasten the decoration elements to the nail plates and use them easily. For the manicure, you need to prepare the surface.
Care should also be taken to ensure that the necessary tools are available. After that, you can apply the sliders themselves. The main thing is to understand how to use these products.
Features of nail preparation
Before gluing the sliders, the nail plates need to be prepared:
- Remove the old lacquer
- Remove the old coating.
- Spread out your fingers in warm water.
- Clean nail areas and surface.
- Use a file to shape the plates.
- Remove the cuticles.
- Treat the nails with alcohol or a special degreaser.
- Apply the base coat.
Necessary tools and materials
In order to create manicure at home, you need to take care of the availability of such tools and materials:
- stickers;
- scissors;
- a bowl of warm water;
- cotton rims stick;
- UV lamp (when applied to shellac);
- orange stick;
- fixer.
Slider bonding technology
The instructions help to apply the stickers correctly.
To transfer them to the surface of the plate, you need to do the following
Apply a decoration element to the surface and measure the required size.
Cut the desired part with scissors.
Lower the sticker into warm water for 20-30 seconds. The liquid should not be cold, otherwise, the peeling process will be slow.
Remove the slider from the water with tweezers when the protection is over.
Place the decoration element on the surface.
Place a cotton pad over the top. This is to remove any excess moisture.
Using cotton swabs, gently flatten the film.
Thoroughly dry the surface.
Apply a clipper to the nails.
It is important that all layers dry well. The duration of the manicure depends on this.
How long do they stay on their nails
At qualitative preparation of nail plates, strict observance of rules of gluing of sliders manicure will hold minimum 2-3 weeks. But the timing of socks largely depends on what materials are used.
If the film starts to lag behind quickly, it is likely that it was glued to the not fully dried coating. It is possible that the sticker itself was very wet.
The drawing lasts for a short time if it was glued to an excessively thick layer of lacquer. Also, the service life is significantly reduced when using low-quality decorating elements.
If the manicure is damaged by chips in the fixer, the film has not been properly dried and there is no space for the base to bond to the lacquer, or the tips have not been properly sealed.
The manicure durability is also affected by the fixing device. Make sure that it is designed to secure the water stickers.
Adhesive properties on different surfaces
The procedure directly depends on which surface the sticker will be glued to. The manicure procedures vary according to this procedure.
Natural nails
Even a beginner can handle the technique of applying stickers on a regular varnish. No special skills are required. All you need to do is prepare the surface.
Perform the following actions:
Apply two coats of base coat, waiting for them to dry completely.
The sticker is soaked in water.
Transfer it to the surface.
Remove excess moisture, smooth with a cotton swab.
When the surface is completely dry, a transparent coating is applied from above, fixing the decorating elements.
On the gel lacquer
Manicure with the use of gel varnish more reliable and durable.
Execution technology:
Nails are prepared according to the standard scheme.
The shiny layer is removed by means of a file.
The plate is shaped as needed.
The surface is treated with a degreaser.
A layer of gel varnish is applied.
The nails are dried under the UV lamp.
The slider is placed in water.
After 30 seconds it is removed with tweezers and transferred to the surface.
Wait for it to dry completely.
Apply the finishing coat of lacquer.
The nails are dried under the lamp.
How to shoot
Stickers are a thin layer of ordinary paintwork, so you need to reduce the stickers with a liquid designed to remove the lacquer. It is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the plate for 1 minute. After that, the slider easily leaves.
Varieties
There are several varieties of decorating elements:
For the whole nail. Cover the surface completely. It is allowed to use varnishes of any shade. They are distinguished by the longest service life.
On a transparent basis. Looks spectacular. But this option is not suitable for bright lacquers. It is used only on white and light lacquers. On the other hand, they can be used to create a design of any subject matter. Thanks to this manicure are striking.
With a dense pattern. When using such products nail plate needs careful preparation. The combination with other elements of decor is supposed.
Basic rules of socks
With the right manicure, the manicure lasts long enough. But you should avoid contact with household chemicals and other aggressive substances, and nails will look perfect for a long time.
Can you make your own stickers
You don't have to buy a manicure sticker at all. You can make them yourself. The only drawback is the simplicity of the image.
With the help of water and varnishes of several colors, you can create an original 3D-design.
For this purpose it is necessary to drop some drops of each varnish covering in water, then to plunge a nail into the received structure, after extraction of a surplus of a varnish removes a cotton swab.
Wave stencils deserve special attention. They are cut out of paper with toothed scissors and coated with mother-of-pearl lacquer.
The plate is coated with a base layer and then the self-adhesive label is fixed on it. It is covered with a fixer from above, otherwise, it will be kept for a short time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Water stickers have a number of advantages:
- The film does not damage the nail plate;
- you can often change the design;
- Products do not stretch, so they are convenient to use;
- do not stick to the fingertips, which is not the case with sticky sliders;
- Manicure takes little time;
- The shape does not change when in contact with liquid, so it is possible to calculate the size perfectly;
- Adhesion to the gel lacquer is allowed;
- A manicure does not require any special skills and efforts;
- Wide assortment, set of variations of thematic products;
- reasonable price;
- Duration of the sock: the result is kept about two weeks, and the shade does not change, chips, cracks do not appear;
- are removed with the help of a regular liquid for removal of a varnish.
There are only a few disadvantages:
- If you don't put a fixer on top, the sticker will peel off quickly;
- Difficulties when cutting out the elements according to the size of the plate (these actions form leads);
- When fitting the image, there is a risk that the workpiece will be damaged, so you need to cut the elements very carefully.