Step-by-Step Spring Blossom - Edge construction

Pasul 1: Pregatirea unghiei naturale : Dezinfectare - Scurtare - Degresare -

Pilire cu pila de granulatie maxima 180. Aplicati primer si lasati sa se usuce.

Step 1 : Prepare the natural nail: Disinfect – File the natural nail – Clean the dust – Apply primer and let it dry.

 Pasul 2: Aplicam sablonul cu grija, respectand forma Edge. Aplicam gel de baza si polimerizam in lampa UV 2 minute. Inlaturam sablonul.

Step 2 : Apply the stencil and fix it carefully in EDGE shape. Apply base gel and cure in UV lamp 2 minutes. Remove the stencil.

Pasul 3: Aplicam cover gel, prelungind astfel patul unghial sub forma edge. Polimerizam in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 3 :  Apply cover gel on the nail bed. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 4: Aplicam un strat de gel alb si realizam french-ul, respectand "V"-ul liniei smile. Polimerizam in lampa UV 2 minute. Aplicam un strat subtire de gel clear cu glitter mix alb - Diamond Shine, pe care in aplicam dinspre linia smile in jos, pana la jumatatea unghiei si polimerizam in lampa UV 30 de secunde. 

Aplicam stratul de gel de constructie si polimerizam in lampa UV 3 minute.

Stergem stratul de dispresie cu cleaner.

Step 4 :  Apply a layer of white gel and create the French, respecting  the “V” of the smile line. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes. Apply a thin layer of clear gel and white glitter mix, descending until the half of the nail. Cure in UV lamp 30 seconds.  Apply the construction gel. Cure in UV lamp 3 minutes. Wipe with cleanser.

Pasul 5: Cu pila de 150/100 grit, piliti in aceleasi directii ca si in fotografie. 

Step 5: File (150/100 grain) to give final shape to the nails,  in the same directions as in the photo.

Pasul 6: Piliti cu un buffer pentru a pregati unghia pentru pictura.

Step 6: File the  nail with a soft buffer to prepare the nail for painting.

Pasul 7: Cu acuarela roz realizam o floare simpla. Cu negru accentuam conturul florii si detaliem foarea, adaugand cateva frunze. Cu alb formam pistilul cu stamine. 

Step 7: We will use the pink watercolor paint to realize a  flower. With black and white paint create the details.

Pasul 8 : Dupa ce vopseaua se usuca, aplicam finish gel si polimerizam in lampa UV 3 minute. Aplicam ulei de cuticule si crema de maini.

Step 8: After the paint dries, apply finish gel. Cure in UV lamp. Apply cuticle oil and eventually – a hand cream.

Publicatie - Aquamarin

Doresc sa va prezint prima mea publicatie oficiala in revista Passione Unghie, Roma, Italia - 2011. :D Este vorba despre un step-by-step al manichiurii Aquamarin - Constructie de ungie in forma Edge si design acrylic. Enjoy!

I would like to present you my first official publication in the magazine Passione Unghie, Rome, Italy, 2011. It`s about the Aquamarin Step-by-step - Edge Construction and acrylic design. Enjoy!

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Step-by-step Sparkly Sparkles

Am vazut ca ati apreciat mult acest design, asa ca m-am hotarat sa incep seria de step-by-stepuri cu acesta - in mod special pentru ca sunt convinsa ca Raluca va fi incantata :)) 

Este o constructie din gel cu multe glittere pudra. In acest "tutorial" foto va voi arata cum si unde sa aplicati glitterul pentru a obtine un efect de degrade special.

Sa pornim!!!

Step 1 : Preparing the natural nail: Disinfection - Cutting/Shorting - Degreasing - Filing with 180 granulation file. Apply primer and let it dry.

Pasul 1: Pregatirea unghiei naturale : Dezinfectare - Scurtare - Degresare -

Pilire cu pila de granulatie maxima 180. Aplicati primer si lasati sa se usuce.

Step 2: Apply the stencil carefully, respecting the square shape .

 Pasul 2: Aplicarem sablonul cu grija, respectand forma patrata (square).

Step 3: Apply the base gel. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 3: Se aplica gelul de baza se usuca in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 4: Remove carefully the stencil.

Step 5 : Appling cover gel natural. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 4 : Se indeparteaza cu grija sablonul. 

Pasul 5 : Se aplica gelul cover natural si se usuca in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 6: On the free edge ( clear tip) apply a thin layer of clear gel. After that we apply the glitter with a cleand and dry brush, soaking the brush in glitter, then firmly pressing it on the clear gel. Respect the numbers you see in the picture. First of all, apply the glittery base in gradient from light to dark - baby pink(1) - hot pink(2) - black (3) and on the top of the base:  Diamond Shine white (4) and broken ice (5). Polymerize in UV lamp 30 seconds.

Pasul 6: Pe varful liber (transparent) aplicam un strat subtire de gel clear, dupa care aplicam glitterul cu o pensula curata si uscata, tapotand-o in glitter, iar mai apoi pe unghie. Respectam numerotarea din foto. Aplicam mai intai culorile de baza in degrade - de la deschis la inchis : roz bebe(1) - roz magenta(2) - negru (3), dupa care deasupra lor mai adaugam Diamond Shine alb(4) si gheata sparta neagra cu irizatii albastre (5).  Polimerizam in lampa UV 30 secunde.

Step 7: Apply construction gel .  Cure in UV lamp 3 minutes.

Step 8: Wipe out the sticky layer.  Shape the nail with a file with 100/180 grit and with a buffer.

Step 9:  Apply finish gel and polymerize in UV lamp 3 minutes.

Step 10:  Apply cuticle oil to hydrate.

Pasul 7: Se aplica gelul de constructie . Polimerizm in lampa UV 3 minute. 

Pasul 8:  Se degreseaza de stratul de dispersie cu cleaner gel, se da forma finala unghiei cu pila de 100/150 grit si se matuiesc unghiile cu un buffer.

Pasul 9:  Aplicam gel finish si polimerizam UV 3 minute. 

Step 10: Aplicam ulei de cuticule pentru hidratare.

One-Stroke - Airbrush Effect

Protectie de gel pe unghia naturala, cover gel natural, glitter gel alb fin cu pictura one-stroke ( imita airbrush efect) si strasuri.

Gel nail protection, cover gel natural, glitter gel white extra fine with one-stroke painting ( imitation of the airbrush effect) and rhinestones. 

Sweet daffodils

Protectie de gel pe unghia naturala, cover gel natural, gel color ce isi schimba culoarea in functie de temperatura ( oranj-galben) si narcise din acryl 3D.

Gel nail protection of the natural gel, cover gel natural, thermo-changing color gel (orange-yellow) with  yellow 3D acryl daffodils.

Classic Red Poppie

Intretinere - Prelungirea patului unghial cu cover natural gel, french permanent din gel alb, design "watercolor express" - Diamond Shine si acuarela.

Maintenance - Nail bed prolongation with cover gel natural, permanent white french gel,  "watercolor express"  design with  - Diamond Shine and watercolor.

Go geometrical!

Dupa 7saptamani jumatate - i-a cazut un strass :)) - After 7weeks and a half - a rhinestone felt :))

Dupa intretinere - Prelungirea patului unghial cu cover natural gel, french permanent din gel alb, design non-figurativ 3D din acryl alb cu glitter fin si strasuri.

After maintenance - Nail bed prolongation with cover gel natural, permanent white french gel, abstract design with acryl 3D white with fine glitter and rhinestones.

Bi-color

Protectie de gel pe unghia naturala, cover gel natural, gel color ce isi schimba culoarea in functie de temperatura ( oranj-galben, albastru-mov inchis, turquoise- mint) si Diamond Shine.

Gel protection of the natural nail, cover gel natural, thermo-changing color gel  with  Diamond Shine.

Brighter colors - Culori mai deschise

Darker colors - Culori mai inchise

Watercolor Express - Mauve

Transformation - before and after - click to enlarge

Constructie cu gel, prelungirea patului unghial cu cover gel natural, french alb permanent, Diamond Shine alb si design "watercolor express" cu acuarela.

Gel nail construction, nail bed prolongation with cover gel natural, permanent white french, white Diamond Shine and "Watercolor Express" - hand-painted with watercolors.

Turquoise Sparkles

Small transformation - before and after - click to enlarge

Intretinere cu gel, cover gel natural, glitter french si pictura cu vopsele acrilice.

Gel nail maintenance, glitter gel french, hand-painted with acrylic colors.

Black rose on french - Square nail construction

Step 1 : Preparing the natural nail: Disinfection - Cutting/Shorting - Degreasing - Filing with 180 granulation file. Apply primer and let it dry.

Pasul 1: Pregatirea unghiei naturale : Dezinfectare - Scurtare - Degresare -

Pilire cu pila de granulatie maxima 180. Aplicati primer si lasati sa se usuce.

Step 2: Apply the stencil carefully .

 Pasul 2: Aplicarem sablonul cu grija.

Step 3: Appling the base gel. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 3: Se aplica gelul de baza se usuca in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 4: Remove carefully the stencil. We can see that the free-edge it is not perfect and straight. I did it that way for you to observe the importance of filing.

Pasul 4 : Se indeparteaza cu grija sablonul. Observam ca varful liber al gelului nu este perfect drept. L-am realizat asa pentru a observa ce influenta mare are pilitul de la final.

Step 5 : Appling cover gel natural. Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 5 : Se aplica gelul cover natural si se usuca in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 6: Apply white gel and gently create de Smile Line :) . Cure in UV lamp 2 minutes.

Pasul 6: Se aplica gel alb si se formeaza linia smile :) cu grija. Se usuca in lampa UV 2 minute.

Step 7: Applying construction gel . Cure in UV lamp 3 minutes.

Step 8: Wipe out the sticky layer. Shape the nail with a file with 100/180 grit and with a buffer.

Pasul 7: Se aplica gelul de constructie si il polimerizm in lampa UV 3 minute. 

Pasul 8:  Se degreseaza de stratul de dispersie cu clener gel, se da forma finala unghiei cu pila de 100/150 grit si se matuiesc unghiile cu un buffer.

Step 9: We start to paint a rose with the center of the flower.

Pasul 9:  Incepem pictura unui trandafir cu centrul acestuia. 

Step 10: We paint the exterior petals.

Pasul 10:  Pictam petalele din exterior.

Step 11: We finish the rose, add some leafs and let the paint dry. Apply finish gel and polymerize in UV lamp 3 minutes. Apply cuticle oil for hydrate.

Pasul 11:  Terminam de pictat trandafirul, adaugam niste frunze si lasam vopseaua sa se usuce. Aplicam gel finish si polimerizam UV 3 minute. Aplicam ulei de cuticule pentru hidratare.

Final result - Rezultatul final

Before and after