Sand for strengthening nails. “Velvet season” all year round! Master classes on nail art with velvet sand and trendy design examples

Nails are as much pride for a girl as her hair. I want them to be long, well-groomed and beautiful. And for this you need to learn how to do a neat and, of course, original manicure, that is, master nail design. Velvet sand on nails is a fairly new trend, but one that is rapidly gaining popularity. There are a great many options: for short nails, long, medium, round, square and much, much more. One of the most unusual types of modern manicure is velvet sand. Design and manicure with velvet sand is not difficult; you can master the technique of working with it yourself, or you can trust the master and add sand to the gel polish coating. Alas, not every young lady can afford such a pleasure, so it’s worth learning how to do a manicure with velvet sand yourself. Look at the photo examples of nail design with velvet sand:

Sand itself (flock) is a powdery substance that can be crushed to varying degrees: from small grains to particles more like dust. In addition, it can be matte and satin, as a result of which it looks different on the nails: soft suede or sugary, more prominent. A jar of this powder is inexpensive and is not used up very quickly during the manicure process. However, nail technicians charge a separate price for sand coating.

Nail design with gel polish and velvet sand

Perhaps this option looks the most elegant and impressive, since the master in the salon will be able to recreate a whole masterpiece on the nails visual arts using bulk material. In order to make a nail design with velvet sand, the nail plates are covered with gel polish (you must first select the polish and sand so that they look good together) and sprinkled on top. Next, take a spatula and use it to draw the pattern. The remaining sand coating after drying in an ultraviolet lamp is brushed off with a stiff brush. As a result, the nail now has a design that has acquired volume and relief.

This is the only layer of varnish; the velvet sand on top is not coated with a fixative or any other means. Until the correction itself, whenever it is done, the coating will not crumble, and the pattern will not be deformed.

How to make velvet sand on your nails with your own hands

You can apply velvet sand on your nails at home. How to do such a manicure - we will consider further. In order to make such a design with your own hands, you need to acquire a special kit, which includes the following:

Now, actually, the process itself:

Initially, you need to do all the steps necessary to prepare your nails: remove the cuticle, give the nails the required length and shape, and then thoroughly degrease nail plate using a swab soaked in acetone.
The next step is to prepare the material itself. The required amount should be poured onto a sheet of paper and thinned out with a stick or manicure plate. Then carefully examine it so that there are no pieces, because then the coating will lie unevenly and the nail design will be ruined.
Apply the first coat of varnish and dry it completely. Flock is poured on top of the second, not dried, layer. You can grab it with your finger and, as if slapping it, distribute it over the nail, or you can do this with a brush. Such actions must be performed as carefully as possible so that the flock covers the entire surface of the nail plate evenly.
Then there are three options for the development of events: leave everything to dry; make a pattern using a spatula; draw a design on top with varnish or acrylic, and then cover it again with velvet sand.
There is no need to secure it with anything on top, otherwise the manicure will lose its originality and uniqueness of execution.

In order to decide, you can first look at how velvet sand looks on your nails in a photo on the Internet or in numerous catalogs that are usually offered when purchasing flock.

Velvet sand with acrylic powder

Sand can be replaced with acrylic powder. It has a very fine texture, so it allows you to draw and sprinkle even very small patterns without damaging the design. Velvet sand is usually replaced with acrylic powder in salons when the appropriate nail extension technique is used, but it is quite possible to make such a replacement at home.

In terms of strength, the powder is no different from flock, and the application process is identical, so the choice between these two original varieties is up to the girl herself. And regardless of whether powder is chosen or velvet sand on the nails, the application technology can be viewed in a video on the Internet, where each stage of nail preparation and even drawing of the pattern is described in detail.

Velvet varnish

In addition to sand, there is also varnish, which will also look quite unusual on your nails. It is applied in the same way as regular varnish, covered with a fixative on top and, unlike sand, does not lose its properties. This varnish has a rich, but soft color; if you want brightness and a challenge, you should try applying a design with velvet varnish on top of a contrasting base.

Advantages and disadvantages of flock

The advantages and disadvantages of flock are widely known and knowledge of them will help right choice. First of all, velvet coating should be chosen for the following reasons:

Uniqueness - there is nothing similar yet, and in general, you rarely meet a girl with a similar nail design;
Durability - if you don’t dig the ground with your nails, the flock will last for more than two weeks without touching up or other manipulations;
Easy to apply.

But we should not forget about some unpleasant moments. First of all, this is its fragility (paradoxical, but true), since a manicure done at home can easily peel off in a day or two, and the cost of this service in a salon.

If you want to experiment and have the opportunity to do them at a professional level, then you should definitely decide on a manicure with flock.

Look at the video of velvet sand on nails - the manicure process with the corresponding design is shown:

A current and extremely popular type of nail art is the rough “sand” finish of the nails.

This coating is achieved through the use of a special powder called “velvet sand” or acrylic powder of varying degrees of grinding. Instead, powder is sometimes used for handicrafts - scrapbooking.

When the powder or powder comes into contact with a liquid, it does not soften, but retains its density and texture. Jars with the “velvet sand” composition are sold in cosmetic stores and cost about 100 rubles.

To perform the “velvet sand” nail design you will need:

Flock, also known as velvet sand, is the material that a manicurist applies to a client’s nail. Flock looks like many small particles of cotton, acrylic, viscose, cashmere, etc.; velvet is not included in the material.
Long bristled brush.
Varnish or gel polish of any color, preferably matte, the powder adheres to it more tightly, but glossy is also possible.
Flockider― a device with which a velvet coating is formed. It creates an electric field that affects the lint particles. This way they acquire the desired polarity and fit tightly to the nail.

Advantages of velvet sand nail design:

Flaws:

Instability. If you do velvet manicure yourself, be prepared for the fact that after a couple of days the coating will begin to lose its appearance, this is due to the lack of a finishing coating.
Another disadvantage of the velvet sand nail design is high price. In a nail salon, you will have to pay a thousand rubles or more to perform this type of manicure.

To professionally perform a “velvet sand” nail design with acrylic powder, you need to follow the following technology:

		Step 1 Coarse acrylic powder is poured into a special flocider container.
		Step 2 Varnish or shellac is applied to the previously prepared nail.
		Step 3 The finger to be treated is placed under a metal stand, the flocider is placed over the nail and turned on.
		Step 4 Then the nail is dried under a UV lamp for 2-4 minutes. The top coating for “velvet sand” is not used.
		Step 5 After a manicure, you should not wash your hands for several hours. This way the coating will last longer - up to 2-3 weeks.

Technology for performing “velvet sand” nail design on acrylic or gel nail extensions:

		Step 1 First, the master applies a design (for example, a rose) to the nail using EMI gel paint with a sticky layer.
		Step 2 Then he sprinkles the client’s nail with sand of the chosen color. At the same time, you need to hold your finger over the box of sand so as not to waste the material.
		Step 3 The nail is dried in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
		Step 4 Use a stiff brush to remove excess material from the nail. It should remain in the drawing.

For greater beauty, you can combine “velvet sand” and “velvet sand” nail designs. liquid stone" As a result of this combination, the nails look simply luxurious, as if sparkling. gems on velvet.

Velvet nail design: various styles and their implementation

A simple and at the same time elegant version of velvet nail design is a French manicure with white “sand”; silver rhinestones will look very stylish and festive with it.

A very strict and elegant version of a velvet French manicure would be a combination of black matte varnish, which covers the nail plate with the exception of the tip of the nail and white “sand”, which covers only the tip of the nail.

Very simple and quick way make a velvet nail design - buy a special velvet polish(for example, Dance Legend “Velvet Effect”). It contains tiny abrasive particles, which, when placed on the nail, give the effect of sand, but this varnish does not last as long as regular varnish.

Gel polish- an excellent option for velvet nail design made in a beauty salon. With the help of gel polish and velvet powder, the master can perform complex and beautiful drawing on extensions and natural nails and fix it with an ultraviolet lamp.

How to do velvet nails at home

What you will need:

Nail polish. Any color will do.
Flocking powder (scrapbooking powder will do) or acrylic powder.

Step-by-step instructions on how to do velvet nails:

		Step 1 Remove dirt and oil from the nail plate with nail polish remover.
		Step 2 Apply one coat of polish to all fingers and let dry.
		Step 3 Apply a thick second coat of polish to one nail; do not allow it to dry.
		Step 4 Sprinkle powder or acrylic powder on your nails using a small piece of cardboard or card.
		Step 5 Press down on the nail to make sure the powder adheres to the surface of the nail plate.
		Step 6 Use a manicure brush to brush off any remaining powder from the sides of your nails.
		Step 7 Repeat with the rest of your nails.

Be prepared for the fact that this manicure won't last long. A day or two, and you'll have to do it all over again.

If you have a pet, do not pet them after a manicure for at least a few hours. Otherwise, instead of velvet nails, you will have hairy ones.

Also, if you spill anything on your nail, especially liquids (coffee or tea), it will be very difficult to remove these stains.

You will need two types of varnish: base coat and base coat. For this example, we will use two basic finishes: OPI Get Your Number (Liquid Sand) and OPI Liquid Sand in Can’t Let Go. There is no need to purchase a finishing coat.

Degrease the nail plate
Apply the base coat and let it dry completely.
Place two thin strips of masking tape on each nail to create a V shape. Press the strips down until they adhere to the nail.
Apply two coats of OPI Get Your Number (Liquid Sand) above the tape line.
Under the tape, apply two coats of OPI Liquid Sand in Can't Let Go, a shiny purple texture.
Carefully remove the tape when the polish is completely dry.
So you have made velvet nails with a simple design.

In order to make manicure fashionable and unusual, many additional materials have been invented, including sand for manicure. Velvet sand is easy to use, affordable, looks beautiful and rich on your nails. How to use sand, what is the technique for applying it and general tips from nail masters can be read in this material.

The history of the creation of sand for nails

An innovator in the field of manicure is our compatriot Ekaterina Miroshnichenko. It was she who came up with the idea that acrylic can be crushed to the size of nanoparticles, which can then be poured onto gel polish.

Now there are several types of velvet sand: very fine (the so-called flock, it is applied with a special device - a flocider, which distributes the sand in an even layer), medium (most often used by manicurists) and coarse in the form of large multi-faceted particles or balls (this type is used in on special occasions to decorate several nails).

Initially, in order to apply sand for nails, it was necessary to use a special gel paint, which has a rather thick texture, but over time, application to regular, undried gel polish became more widespread.

How to make a manicure using nail sand

Sand has gained particular love among lovers of three-dimensional designs, because it is thanks to sand that the necessary shape and layering is created, plus, it can significantly diversify even a classic French jacket.

In order to make such a manicure, you do not need special tools, especially if you are applying gel coating yourself, but if this is all new to you, then there is a standard set: UV lamp, base varnish and top coat (for the first main adhesion layer and a fixing layer with a matte or glossy sheen), a special buff file (for preparing nails), gel polishes themselves and velvet sand the right colors(at first you can take 2-3 colors), it’s also better to have a dots or a special brush to apply the pattern, since you won’t be able to draw thin curls with a regular brush.

Examples of interesting color combinations you can see on various photos and videos on specialized websites for nail care and manicure. But, basically, nail experts recommend using contrasting shades so that the design clearly stands out on the main coating. However, there are patterns that can be made in the same color, and the pattern will highlight texture and volume (the main gel polish should be glossy).

In order to make a manicure with sand for nails, you first need to create the correct shape of the nail, process the cuticle, remove the top lipid layer of the nail plate using a buff, clean and degrease the surface.

Depending on what intensity you want to achieve, apply 1-3 layers of the main color. Each is dried for 3-6 minutes (until complete polymerization). After this, the top layer that forms after drying is removed.

To proceed directly to applying the sand pattern, it is best to take a small piece of paper and pour gel polish onto it, just a little. After this, the required pattern is applied with a brush or dots: geometric patterns, flowers, shapes, animals, stars - in general, everything that your imagination is enough for.

Next, a layer of sand is sprinkled on top of the entire nail, as experts advise; it is better not to waste it, since it is better that there is excess material left, which you can then calmly sweep away, rather than an area appearing unfilled with sand, which will then be extremely difficult to correct.

In order for the sand to adhere well, it is better to wait 1-2 minutes so that it is absorbed into the varnish, after which you can safely place the decorated nails in a UV lamp, you need to dry for 3-4 minutes. The last step can be called removing excess sand using a thick bristled brush.

Sand patterns can also be made on regular varnishes, but the durability of such decoration will be short-lived.

I love it homework Sand manicure is best done with gloves.

To secure the design and protect it from dirt, professionals recommend covering the sand with a regular base varnish for simple varnishes. It will penetrate between the grains, further strengthen them, and on top there will be an invisible film that will preserve the structure and at the same time prevent dirt from sticking.

Video on the topic of the article

Luxurious velvet sand on nails - a design for true aristocratic and noble natures. It can rightfully be called a real women's favorite. The unique surface of the nails exudes nobility. A huge number of graceful design options are presented in the photo above.

Velor on nails

Velvet manicure is suitable for a monochrome finish or will add shine to unique patterns or elements of a complex composition. You can achieve the effect in several ways.

Magic sand

The first method is spherical grains of the company, which are called velvet sand. The nail art market offers a wide range of unusual sand colors. In such a coating, the glitter should be large, because small ones are easily embedded in the gel polish.

Coating method:

Completely prepare the nail for work.
Apply base and 2 color layers.
Using a pusher, sprinkle the particles onto the entire surface of the nail.

Velvet design application technique.

star dust

Velvet sand can be created using acrylic powder, which is used for nail extensions. It is slightly finer in structure than sand, and forms a slightly different rough surface on the nails. With it the effect is more velvety. It sticks to even the finest lines and strokes.

To achieve a sparkling effect, it is recommended to mix the powder with any small glitter of different densities. With colored dust the design may get a little dirty, but with transparent dust it won't.

When using translucent gels, it is necessary to apply gel polish as a base to match the glitter or light color. If the design contains dark shades, then the base color can be anything.

The application technique is exactly the same:

Apply base and 2 colored layers of gel polish to the nail.
Sprinkle acrylic powder generously and evenly onto a wet, undried nail so that it reaches all parts of the nail. It’s better to do this over a jar so that you can immediately pour the excess into it.
Before sending your design to the lamp, remove as much excess dust as possible. It is recommended to dry your nails 2 times longer than usual.
After polymerization, remove any remaining powder.

painting

When performing a velvet manicure on gel polish, you can decorate it with unique patterns using gel paints. It can be a beautiful design in feminine shades with velvet roses and small rhinestones, as if they were small drops of dew in delicate flower buds. Or create a cozy and warm knitted manicure, repeating the knitting pattern of your favorite sweater.

Velvet sand holds better on a matte surface; in addition, it is easier to paint on it with a brush and paint adheres well to it. Sand sticks to gel paint more securely than to varnish, because it tends to spread.

Velvet sand requires clear and bold lines. Because it is larger, it requires more paint to catch and set the grains.

Top 5 velor ideas:

patterns and monograms;
flower buds;
knitted manicure;
gradient;
rubbing.

Velvet sand on nails looks very neat and unusual; in the photo you can see several options for this design.

Well-groomed hands are the main thing business card every woman. To make an original manicure, special decorative ornaments, but recently material such as velvet sand has become in demand.

What is it and how much does the service cost in the salon?

Velvet Sand (pictured above) is a unique medium grind powder. When it comes into contact with liquid, it does not soften, unlike small sparkles. Over a long period of time it retains its density and texture, thanks to which this manicure will last a long time.

This dust is translucent and can change shade depending on the base color of your nail polish. Velvet sand can be of different degrees of grinding, as well as appearance (satin and matte). Thanks to this, a different effect will be created - suede or sugar. A similar design can be done not only on artificial, but also on natural nails.

Velvet sand is sold in almost all professional stores for manicurists. A jar of this material with a volume of 5 g costs about 150 rubles. in Russia and 21 UAH. in Ukraine. In the salon, this procedure costs 800–1000 rubles. The process of creating a velvet manicure is quite simple, the material consumption is small and you can create a similar design yourself at home.

Professional set for velvet manicure

This kit contains the following materials:

Flock or velvet sand- this is a material that is applied to the nail plate. It looks like a lot of fibers different lengths(wool, silk, viscose, cotton, acrylic, polyamide, etc.). One set contains 7 different colors.
A brush that has voluminous and long bristles, which makes working with flock much more convenient. This brush is also used to clean the hopper or stand, as they can become very dirty during operation.
Metal stand. It is used for more comfortable work when creating a nail design, making the manicure much neater.
Flockider- the main tool for performing velvet manicure. Thanks to its use, a unique velvet coating of the nail plate will be created. This device produces an electric field that affects the lint particles, which acquire the desired polarity. Thanks to this, the pile fits more tightly to the nail. The flocider must be used according to the instructions supplied with it.

In beauty salons, experienced manicurists create such an unusual design using a flocider and the process goes as follows:

First, powder is poured into a special hopper of the device.
Varnish or gel is applied to the prepared nail plate (the cuticle is removed and the nails are given the desired shape). To make your manicure more vibrant, it is recommended to use colored varnishes.
A finger is placed under the metal stand and the device itself is turned on, placing it directly above the surface of the nail, and a key is constantly pressed. During this procedure, some particles of material will end up on the stand, but this is normal.
Now you need to dry the nail under a UV lamp or just wait a few minutes until the coating is completely dry.
In order for the velvet manicure to last as long as possible, it is not recommended to wet your hands for several hours after visiting the salon.
To prevent dust from getting into your eyes and causing irritation, you should wear a special mask. This rule applies to masters; the client can simply turn away.

Make it so original and stylish manicure You can easily do it at home, you just need to purchase high-quality materials. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the following instructions:

First, a simple manicure is done - the cuticle is processed, the nails are trimmed and filed.
A clean swab is moistened in a small amount of acetone and each nail is treated - degreasing is carried out.
The flock is laid out on a sheet of paper and lightly thinned out using an orange stick. During this procedure, you need to remove all the lumps, otherwise the design will be ugly.
Varnish of any shade is applied to the nail plate in one layer.
You need to wait a couple of minutes until the varnish layer is completely dry.
Then the varnish is applied again and, before it has time to dry, a layer of flock is applied. To do this, you need to dip your finger in the material and with patting, light movements, the flock is evenly distributed over the entire nail plate.
Drawings on nails look very interesting and unusual - they are applied with varnish or acrylic paint, after which only the design is covered with flock on top.
Using a brush, remove all excess fibers.

It must be remembered that velvet manicure does not require additional sealing with transparent varnish.

Benefits of velvet manicure

This is an ideal choice for girls who want to attract everyone's attention.
Focal particles can be used both to completely cover the nail plate and to create various patterns.
This coating is completely unique and has no analogues today.
Salon velvet manicure maintains perfect appearance for 20 days, and sometimes more, depending on what the girl is doing.
Creating such original design It won’t take more than half an hour and doesn’t require the acquisition of any special skills, so you can do it at home yourself.

Disadvantages of velvet manicure

Today, this nail design is a novelty, so in salons it will have a fairly high cost (approximately 800–1000 rubles and more).
A velvet manicure done yourself can last only a couple of days.

If it is not possible to visit beauty salons or use flock, then you can take special varnish, after application of which the nail plate becomes like soft velvet fabric. This type of varnish has an interesting texture and does not make it too bright color nails Having chosen even blue tint, the manicure will not look vulgar or tasteless.

It is very easy to use this varnish, since it is practically no different from a simple one. On the prepared nail plate you need to apply 2 layers of velvet varnish and a fixer. To make a brighter manicure, you can experiment a little - apply a design with velvet varnish of a different shade or with sparkles.

Video with tips on how to make velvet sand on your nails yourself:

Other manicure photos.