How to use slider nail design?

Manicure is a mandatory item on the list of every woman who wants to look well-groomed from head to toe. What kind of tricks do the fair sex not indulge in, so that the nails have a neat and original look, suitable at the same time for different outfits. To achieve this effect, you can do a modest classic manicure that fits into any look, or constantly repaint your nails in different colors, wasting time and nerves. If you are not satisfied with either one or the other, you can try such a novelty in the field of nail art as a nail slider design.

What's this?

Slider design (from the English slider - “slide”, “slide”) are special stickers for manicure. Slider nail designs are mainly made by hand. This approach to development determines the high quality of this type of nail decor and its natural look - the drawing is so well done that it is not always possible to distinguish it from the one drawn in the usual way, that is, with the help of varnish.

The slider design, due to its many features, will be of interest not only to young girls who love exquisite and ornate images on their nails, but also to older women who prefer a modest manicure.

Kinds

It is a mistake to believe that a nail slider design is just a certain type of sticker that is placed on top of the main cover. There are a little more types of this decor, there are three of them:

1. Thick stickers.
2. Full nail color.
3. Transparent stickers.

Each species has its own characteristics and differences. Let's consider them in more detail.

Thick stickers

Drawings of this species are dense, often with rich colors. They can be placed on nails of completely different shades: these stickers will look equally good on a laconic jacket and on plain coatings.

Pictures can both contrast with the general background, and unobtrusively complement it. There are a lot of options, so before using stickers, it is recommended to spend a little time and figure out several different compositions.

Full nail color

This option completely imitates the toning of the nail plate. Moreover, the sticker can be either one color or with a pattern. Before using this type of slider design, try on the paper on your nail and cut out a piece that fits the size. If it is slightly larger or smaller than the plate itself, it does not matter: after gluing, the excess can be carefully cut off, and the resulting gaps can be decorated.

After the “pattern” is ready, the base is applied to the nail, then the slide coating itself is glued. The result is fixed with a transparent varnish. Wait for it to dry completely, and the manicure is ready!

Transparent stickers

Transparent paper for slider nail design with a pattern is especially good for any light coating. Such stickers can be safely placed even on an unpainted nail. This type of slide decor is the richest in drawings, logos and ornaments.

On which nails can you do a slider design?

Not all representatives of the fair sex have strong and smooth nails by nature. In this regard, various methods have been developed to build up the nail plates to give them a neat appearance. It is known that such coatings are quite capricious in relation to extraneous decor, however, the slider design is universal in this regard - it is suitable for almost all types of artificial nails:

Slider design for gel polish. First, the nail is covered with a base. After it dries, a pattern is glued to the plate. The final stage is gel coating of the nail. Nothing complicated, but the effect is maximum.

Base and fixing varnishes;

Basic tone;

Nail polish remover;

Cotton discs.

Slider design for nails: instructions

As a rule, each pack of stickers is accompanied by an application guide. However, it also happens that it is absent. Lest this take you by surprise, it's a good idea to know some general rules for using sliders:

If you use the full coloring of the nail plate using a slider design, you are guaranteed a lasting manicure for a couple of weeks. In other cases, the result depends entirely on the quality of the varnish used.

There are a few little secrets and recommendations that will help you avoid some of the possible troubles during the coating procedure:

Prepare all the necessary tools and materials in advance so that with a wet manicure you don’t have to look for what you need in drawers and bags.

Warm water helps the stickers peel off the backing faster.

Align the drawing carefully.

If the slider is glued crooked, it is in no case recommended to move it. Leave everything as it is - it is easier to mask flaws with other decor (other stickers, rhinestones, varnish, glitters). If the error is too obvious, start the whole procedure again.

Allocate enough time for a manicure, which will allow you to take your time and not be nervous.

Experiment with the location of the sliders on the nail.

Sticker manufacturers

Today, many nail art masters and studios are engaged in slider design for nails. The raw materials required for stickers are readily available, as is printing. There are several firms that have largely established themselves as manufacturers of quality nail art products. As a rule, these are American and Korean brands, but recently Russian nail art companies also keep up with them in quality. In terms of price, the products of domestic manufacturers are much more attractive than foreign ones.

So, the MILV nail slider design is one of the most famous products from the company of the same name. MILV is located in St. Petersburg, but at the same time it has its own online store, the delivery of goods from which is carried out worldwide.

Another company - Salon Professional - offers products for nail art masters. Despite this, the slider stickers presented on their website can be purchased by anyone.

IRISK Professional also sells stickers and decorative films. Products of this brand can be found at many exhibitions and at most manicure masters.

Pros of slider design

A slider design for nails has a lot of advantages over a regular manicure:

With its help, nails are decorated in a matter of minutes;

Can be used to decorate any type of nails;

Easily applied to the surface and evenly distributed over it;

Any woman without professional training can effectively decorate her nails;

Stickers practically do not differ from hand-painted;

The nail plate does not deteriorate and does not turn yellow over time;

Different ones can be used both for the same and for completely different manicures;

The collections of sliders are rich to the point of obscenity (especially fastidious women can even order images to their taste, up to printing photos);

Allows you to save a lot of time;

Slider design does not weigh down the nails and does not make them bumpy;

Inspires to experiment;

Each manicure option will be the only one of its kind, invented by you personally.

Despite such a huge number of undoubted advantages, the slider design for nails, reviews of which are positive, has one drawback. It lies in the fact that sometimes among the extensive range it is impossible to opt for any one collection. However, this problem can be completely solved - just buy everything that you liked!