Hello, dear readers! Do you think there is a manicure that will suit any time of year? Neil specialists say that it exists, its name is drip. On nails it looks unusual, interesting, bold and always attracts attention.
Are you still sure that this is a complex design and only top masters can do it? Today I will dispel all your fears and doubts! You will learn how to make drops on your nails with gel polish and get acquainted with a simple technique for applying such a manicure. I’ll also give you several design options that even a beginner can handle.
"Water splashes" on nails
A manicure with imitation of water droplets is a real trend in modern nail art. It refers to 3D design, because the “irregularities” on the nail look three-dimensional.
Professionals say that it is suitable for all girls in any season. It looks beautiful on both short and long nails. Are you heading out for a romantic evening? Business dinner? To work? On vacation? “Water splashes” on your nails will become your ideal companions for the next 2-4 weeks.
Design Benefits
The advantages of drip manicure are obvious:
- Simplicity and ease of execution. Mastering the technique of applying drops on nails is not difficult at all, even for a beginner.
- Beautiful and original look. Covering with “splashes” is suitable for ladies of any age, with any style of clothing.
- Budget. The materials and tools for creating such a manicure are standard. No need to purchase special equipment.
- Quick application. Making a gel drop is very simple, because there is no need to draw individual elements.
You are definitely guaranteed a positive mood with drops of water on your nails. Otherwise, why do you need to make such a simple and at the same time elegant coating?
Manicure with water droplets
Manicure in the form of raindrops is exactly the design that has been known for a long time, but only this year nail artists paid special attention to it. He looks indescribably beautiful. And on varnishes of a blue or blue shade it is truly magical. It seems that the water droplets are real.
Every girl can make such a design. But before you apply the pattern to your nails, you need to practice on paper. Droplets are made by stretching with simple decorative varnishes.
"Raindrops": a modern approach
Drip nail art requires virtually no additional costs. You will need the following set of materials and tools:
- any gel polish or regular polish that is used as a base coat;
- "base";
- "finish";
- dehydrator or degreaser;
- brush or dots (from improvised means - a toothpick);
- Ultraviolet lamp;
- liquid for safe removal of coating from nails;
- cotton pads or cotton swabs.
Depending on what you plan to do with your nails, you may need other materials. For example, rhinestones, foil, matte coating, etc.
Before applying the “spray”, you must perform a standard manicure. The preparatory stage is as follows:
- Treat your handles with antiseptic.
- Use a nail file to give your nails the desired shape. Trim the cuticle and sand the surface.
- Apply a dehydrator to the nail plate.
- Spread the base layer.
- Dry your nails well.
Not difficult, right? I’m sure any of you can handle this on your own, without the help of a professional.
Liquid manicure techniques
The technique for performing this manicure is very simple. You can easily make it at home without any extra effort. To do this you will need a base coat for nails, a buff, a file, a special dots tool and colored polish or rhinestones.
First, you wipe the nail well with nail polish remover. Then cover the nail with a base coat and start drying it in a lamp. It takes about 2 minutes to dry the nails.
Then we proceed to cover the nail with colored varnish or gel. And after drying, we proceed to applying liquid droplets.
For this we need the dots tool. A dot is a stick that looks like a thick marker. At the end of which there is a metal pin with a round ball. Dots can be metal or plastic.
With it, you apply droplets to your nail in random order. The most interesting thing about such a tool is that you can adjust the size of the droplets. The main thing here is to dip into the varnish harder and grab more varnish, or a little bit and there will be less varnish.
Making “dewdrops”: four methods
Did you know that there are several ways to apply “rain spray” to your nails? Which one to choose depends on your experience, taste preferences and the time you are willing to spend on a manicure.
No. 1: Painting with a brush
- Before moving on to artistic painting with a brush, you need to perform a classic manicure. This is the basis. The further process step by step:
- Choose the gel polish you like and cover your nails well with it. Dry in a UV lamp.
- Take a thin brush and paint a few small circles on your nail with dark polish. Blend them to create a hazy effect. Dry well in a lamp.
- Apply droplets of gel or top coat on top of the circles. Dry again.
The application technique is quite simple. Thanks to it, a shadow effect is created. It is this that gives the “splashes” natural volume.
No. 2: Use dots
In nail art there is a special tool with which you can apply perfectly even circles on your nails - dots. It is an elongated plastic cylinder (like a regular fountain pen), with balls of different diameters at both ends.
Tip: It doesn’t matter if you don’t have this tool on hand. It can easily be replaced by a safety pin or a regular toothpick.
The application technique using dots is almost the same as with a brush. It is advisable to correctly select the color of the gel polish and the tone of the polish for the circles so that they match well with each other. And then everything depends on your imagination.
In this video, the master shows what a spectacular design can be created using dots.
No. 3: Volumetric stickers
This is the easiest option for creating a drip manicure. There are many varieties of “splashes”: from transparent to pearlescent.
Before purchasing such stickers, take a look at the photo and choose the option you like best. Drop stickers can be either the main design element or a secondary one.
No. 4: Beautiful rhinestones
In order to create a shining drip manicure, some top nail artists resort to rhinestones. Sparkling beads come in a variety of shades and sizes, and you can easily make various combinations of them, including with droplets.
Nail experts do not advise getting carried away with rhinestones, generously strewing the surface of the nail with sparkling inlay. Everything is good in moderation. For example, like in this video:
Trendy pattern - butterflies
This delicate, feminine design has become incredibly popular this year. Due to the fact that there are simply no restrictions on its creation. To draw the wings, you can use combinations of several colors, delicate pastel shades or bright neon tones. To make the drawing especially clear, use stamping or sliders. For additional design, you can use small rhinestones, stones or “broken glass” foil.
Design options
Top masters say that the droplet effect can be used in a variety of types of manicure. It also looks beautiful and elegant in the following options:
Plain
Perhaps there is nothing simpler than making your nails one color and “placing” splashes of water on top. This glossy decor looks impressive, especially on a matte finish. This design option produces a very impressive play of textures.
Fruit
The image of exotic fruits on her nails will give a girl a special charm in the summer. And if you decorate them with droplets of water, then such an unusual manicure will look even prettier and will certainly lift your spirits.
Nautical
This type of manicure is unthinkable without water droplets. Do you agree?
Floral
Drops of dew on beautiful flowers will add femininity and tenderness to your cover.
"Kitty"
Glass drops are the perfect complement to the cat eye technique. Your nails will shine in a special, more festive way.
Autumn
This theme is relevant in rainy weather. Drawings in the form of raindrops on top of painted umbrellas or yellow leaves will be very appropriate.
Professionals quite often apply “dew drops” to painted nails. This way they visually expand the image on the surface and give the picture a 3D effect.
Pro recommendations
Nail artists say that it is important to use drip design correctly when performing a manicure. Follow the following tips and then you will definitely be satisfied with your new nails.
- Decorate several nail plates with “rain” decor. A too flashy manicure does not cause much delight, but rather draws too much attention to your person.
- Combine droplets with dark shades of varnish - this way you can make them as deep and rich as possible.
- Use the opportunity to lengthen the “dew drops” with a brush and you will get a more striking effect.
- Don't be afraid to combine drip designs with different manicure techniques. For example, it will add even more tenderness to a French coat, while “chameleon” or “metallic” will make it more peaceful and softening.
Nail design is a matter of taste and style of every girl. Don't neglect ideas, experiment! What if you create a new product for the season?!
What to remember
We can summarize:
- The “dewdrops” on the nails are a real work of art. You can create them yourself without the help of a professional. You can watch step-by-step photos or study video tutorials on the Internet.
- Drip manicure is popular among girls. It is always relevant, suitable for any time of year, any length of nails, it is easy to create an individual design for any look.
- This is a fairly budget-friendly type of nail plate decor. You just need a standard manicure set, a UV lamp, as well as dots, brushes, stickers or rhinestones - your choice.
- There are many drip design options. You can be guided by pictures on the Internet or create the decor yourself. It all depends on your creative abilities.
Have you ever worn drop-shaped decor on your nails? No? Then try it! And you will certainly see how beautiful the volumetric design is. Do you still have any questions? Then feel free to ask them in the comments. See you again in the next article!
Leopard manicure
Last year, many stylists urged girls to forget about leopard print not only on clothes, but also on nails. But times change and this year this pattern is back in trend. It looks best when paired with colors such as gold, brown, red or white. You can also experiment and make this design on one or more nails. The last option is suitable for more modest girls who do not want to focus attention on their nails.
