Hollywood is a trendsetter, and recently celebrities have brought metallic manicure designs into fashion. Nail art never ceases to amaze with new methods of nail design - appliqués, new types of coating, but also improves well-forgotten old ones - foil for covering nail plates, introducing new uses into its design and methods.

For manicure design, only special manicure foil is used, which can only be purchased in specialized stores.

Foil for nails: types and description

Its use is relevant when modeling both extended and natural nails, and this material is often used for the design of the former, or for a fashionable coating " cat eye"as a substrate. Having studied the application technique, you can create a creative coating without any special skills or craftsmanship.

In nail art stores you can purchase several options for the material, which differ in the method of use and appearance of the design: roll, sheets or stickers.

According to its structural principle, manicure material is more dense compared to others, for example, for baking, and is available in the following types:

  • transfer or sheet foil for nails – thin sheet, which can be sold in the form of rolls of various colors and shades, with or without patterns and other decorative effects;
  • crinkled (leaf, tear-off) has a certain structure, with or without a pattern; Available in the form of a whole sheet or sticker;
  • thermal film - under the influence of heat, the material becomes elastic and pliable, which provides light coverage;
  • stickers - thin ribbons with an adhesive backing, are very convenient to use, allow you to create complex designs, and are easy to use. Therefore, they are recommended as training material for beginners in nail art.

For beginners, the transfer type is also suitable, because you can adjust the pattern before the final application of the material, or use a full, uniform coating. The material is easy to apply, has an acceptable pricing policy, and the surface can remain smooth, embossed, or with various patterns.

Special glue/transparent varnish/is applied to the nail plates. base coat gel polish (with a sticky layer) in a thin layer, onto which the selected material is applied - the pattern and color are translated independently.

You need to apply thermal film to your nails in a warm room under a lamp. Having chosen a ready-made stencil, it is applied to the nail plates and pressed tightly. The tear-off or pressed type can be glued using glue or varnish. The coating can be complete - a continuous layer or in the form of separate patterns.

How to apply transfer foil to nails?

Before the procedure, arrange all the instruments conveniently:

  • the design material itself;
  • varnish for the base, it is best if the color scheme matches or is combined, and a transparent varnish will be universal;
  • to design extended nails, you need glue or gel polish;
  • orange or cotton swab;
  • tweezers;
  • sharp nail scissors (for cutting pieces of the required size).

How to properly apply foil to your nails:


  • the first stage is preparing the working surface for coating: creating the correct shape of the free edge, removing the cuticle using any usual method (hardware, chemical, edged manicure);
  • It is best to transfer the material to the working area with tweezers - to prevent damage to the adhesive coating;
  • the sheet is attached due to the sticky base of the gel polish, or the varnish that has not completely dried, but only if you plan to cover the entire nail;
  • if you plan to cover only part of it, you need to use special glue;
  • working surface – matte side, which is pressed well against the nail plate and smoothed with an orange or cotton swab;
  • with a sharp jerk, the foil is removed;
  • the pattern or embossing remains on the surface of the nail plate;
  • The final stage will be a top coat of gel polish; experts recommend a two-layer coating.

Foil for nail design: how to use?


If a non-transfer type is used, it is first necessary to cut out the pattern, and only then apply it to the base and cover it with a fixative. An original solution would be mosaic covering. To do this, you need to tear the foil into small pieces, and using a toothpick or needle, lay out the mosaic as you like. Suitable for the base coat: gel polish or shellac, acrylic or regular varnish.

The material is also good for nail extensions; as a rule, it is used to create an aquarium design.

Modeling with it will allow your imagination to run wild: you can cover the entire surface, any area, or come up with a pattern.

With the advent of gel polish, an incredible number of options for nail design have appeared, with both standard materials and somewhat unusual ones being used. Thus, drawing with foil on gel polish is gaining popularity.

Masters value it for its plasticity and shine, and thanks to the wide variety of colors, it is convenient to use it on nails to implement a variety of ideas.

To create an original gel manicure with foil, everything you need is sold in special stores, and the cost of the material is quite affordable for everyone.

Making a mirror finish is quite simple, so even a non-professional can handle a manicure at home.

It doesn’t take much time to work, so the design is easy to make, both for everyday wear and for special occasions.

What foil to buy for gel polish - what types are there?

First of all, it is worth keeping in mind that food foil cannot be used in manicures.

The material for nail design differs in both composition and properties, which allows it not to tear and at the same time remain on the nail plate for a relatively long time.

Depending on the application options, as well as the characteristics of the structure, tear-off and transfer are distinguished.

Tear-off is highly dense and durable, sold in rolls or in the form of stickers.

It is fixed on the nails by gluing or under the influence of heat. The glue is applied to the entire nail or locally - in patterns.

Individual decorative elements are cut out of it and carefully placed on the nail plate using tweezers.

Excess material is carefully removed with a nail file. Most often this option is used in aquarium design.

— best choice for those who are just starting to master this technique. It is easier to apply and costs less. Sold in rolls in small round jars.

The surface of the material is smooth with various patterns. The choice of colors and textures is very large.

To completely cover the nail, choose silver, gold, mirror variations. The protective film will help not damage the surface during use.

The foil is tightly applied with the matte side to the nail, with the sticky layer not removed, smoothed from the center to the edges and torn off.

It can also be attached to glue (not PVA, but a special one) or emulsion. The glue dries and loses white and becomes transparent and does not spoil the surface of the material.

Imitation gold leaf is sold in booklet form - potal. You can also purchase foil varnishes or foil in the form of fine crumbs. But it is most convenient to purchase the material in sheets, since it is easy to cut out any patterns - both large and small.

At the same time, the strong structure of the sheet foil will allow you to smooth it out without fear of damaging it.

For a festive manicure, you can use crumpled material; it looks unusual. Using this foil it is easy to make a mosaic pattern with a combination of different colors.

Technology - how to apply foil to gel polish

Let's look at how to make a mirror design using foil at home.

As in all cases, it is necessary to do a full manicure, including treatment of the cuticle and shiny layer.

Required materials:

  • primer, base and top coat,
  • gel polish,
  • transfer foil,
  • foil glue,
  • orange stick.

VIDEO ON THE TOPIC

  1. We prepare the nails: remove the shine and degrease the nail plate.
  2. Apply the base coat for gel polish.
  3. Dry in an LED lamp for 10 seconds, in a UV lamp for 1 minute.
  4. Apply gel polish (in our example we use black) in 2 thin layers.
  5. Dry in an LED lamp for 30 seconds, in a UV lamp for 3 minutes.
  6. Apply top coat.
  7. Dry it again in the lamp.
  8. Remove the sticky layer with lint-free wipes.
  9. Apply glue for the transfer foil in a thin layer and wait until it dries, that is, becomes transparent (if there is no glue, do not remove the sticky layer from the top and fix the foil on it).
  10. Cut off a piece of transfer foil and carefully apply it to the first nail. If the foil has a pattern, you need to think in advance about how it will be placed on the nail. The foil is printed the first time, so it will be impossible to correct the design. Using a pusher with a rubber tip, smooth the foil over the nail, paying attention to the entire plate, moving from the center.
  11. With a sharp movement, tear off the foil. If everything was done correctly, the foil should print perfectly evenly.
  12. We repeat the procedure with the remaining nails.
  13. Apply a top coat to the foil (it should overlap the sides of the foil and seal the free edge of the nail).
  14. Dry in an LED lamp for 1 minute, in a UV lamp for 3 minutes.
  15. If desired, you can complement the design with gel or paint painting. The drawing must be covered again with topcoat, dried in a lamp and the sticky layer removed.
  16. We complete the procedure by applying moisturizing cuticle oil.

Let's consider one of the design options using Silver and Turquoise foil

For design you need:

  • turquoise gel polish,
  • foil,
  • primer, base and top coat,
  • cotton swabs,
  • tweezers.
  • Stage 1 - It is necessary to perform a classic manicure, remove cuticles and rough skin.
  • Stage 2 - The nails are given the desired shape. Degrease the surface, apply a base coat and dry under a UV lamp.
  • Stage 3 - Apply colored gel polish and dry under a lamp.
  • Stage 4 - Special glue (in no case PVA) is spread over the surface of the nail and wait a few minutes. Then the non-shiny side of the foil is applied to the nail and smoothed with an orange stick. If you have difficulty determining the right side, then use the one that can be easily scratched. When the material sticks, sharply pull it by the “tail”. As a result, a metal coating should remain on the nail plate. All that remains is to repeat the procedure with the remaining nails.
  • Stage 5 - Many people have a question - what to do with the top coating if it spoils the look, and the foil itself wrinkles and cracks. Some masters do not apply it immediately after the procedure, but only after a few minutes.

There can be many variations of this master class. French is quite popular gel manicure with foil, that is, the edge of the nail is decorated not with varnish of a contrasting color, but with foil.

In all cases, the technology of how to print foil on gel polish will remain unchanged.

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When working with a material such as nail art foil, problems may arise. Thus, many novice nail artists complain that they are unable to print foil on their nails or that they end up being a mess.

  1. To solve this problem, you should try to purchase material from another manufacturer; perhaps it’s all due to low quality.
  2. The second option is that the problem is in the gel itself, since not all colored gels provide the required stickiness. Often it is possible to select the optimal composition only as a result of experiments and constant practice.

The service life of the foil directly depends on its quality and the quality of other materials used, adherence to application technology and the accuracy of the owner of the manicure.

If the master uses both base and top coats, as well as colored varnish with thorough drying, and acts carefully and correctly, you can expect that such a manicure will last at least 1-2 weeks.

If the work is done not with gel polish, but with regular polish, unfortunately, such a coating will not last so long - the foil will decorate your nails for only a few days. But if you need a metallic manicure for a special occasion, you can resort to this option, especially since the design will not take much time.

To create a creative manicure, you don’t have to have any special talent or seek help from leading specialists. You just need to stock up on the necessary materials. For example, buy special nail foil. We will tell you below what to do with it and how to use foil for nail design.

Foil can elevate the design of your manicure, give it an original uniqueness, and attract the attention of others; the main thing is to be patient when performing it.

This nail design looks expensive, despite the ease and simplicity of the work. Accuracy is the key to success, the rest is a matter of technique.

There are four main types of foil:

  • translated;
  • tear-off;
  • embossed;
  • compressed.

Transfer foil usually sold in rolls and in leaf form. Thanks to this, it is very practical to use. With this foil you can create absolutely any nail design. When properly secured, it holds well and for a relatively long time. Can be used in decor or acrylic nails, gel polish coating

Transfer foil for nails

Tear foil is a roll. From which pieces are chaotically and carelessly torn off. These small pieces are attached to your nails using clear polish or glue. The remains are removed with a nail file. It is worth remembering that this look lasts longer on extended nails than on natural ones.

Embossed foil helps your nails become more original. This foil is ideal for creating original designs.

Compressed foil popular among girls. Sold in small jars. Externally very similar to gold leaf. The main purpose is .

Any foil - good way decorate your nails, especially if you use your imagination and apply some unusual design.

It is imperative to know the technology of use. After all, even a banal, plain metallic manicure looks great. And if done correctly, you will be delighted! Having mastered the technique, you will always be at the top and you are guaranteed a sea of ​​fans.

Options for using nail foil

Now let’s pay more attention to the technique of working with foil for nail design. It can be used in different ways. Here are some of the most popular options for how to stick foil on your nails.

Full coverage of one or all nails


Casting patterns on nails with foil and gel polishes

An equally beautiful addition to nail decor is casting using transfer foil. It is done by working with gel polishes, the process is quite simple:

  1. Apply base and dry. Then apply a color coating and dry in a UV lamp.
  2. Remove the stickiness from the colored coating.
  3. Draw the desired pattern on the nail with black gel polish or gel paint; the gel polish should have a sticky layer. Dry in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Don't remove the stickiness, leave it on!
  4. Then attach the transfer foil to the pattern and iron it well, remove it.

The result is a beautiful convex pattern with a metallic effect, which is called gel polish casting.

Casting gel polishes using foil

French manicure with foil

One of the French variations is decorating the free edge of the nail with foil.

How to apply foil on nails with regular polish:

  1. Cover the nail clear varnish and base it with beige, peach or pink polish. Dry the coating.
  2. Cover the free edge with white or colored varnish, and do not dry completely so that a sticky layer remains.
  3. Apply transfer foil to the free edge, press and remove. Or attach small pieces of foil and press them well without removing them.
  4. Cover the nail with clear polish or a special topcoat.

French manicure with transfer foil

Using foil with gel polish:

  1. Apply base coat and dry in a lamp.
  2. Then make a camouflage pattern and dry it in a UV lamp. Be sure to remove the sticky layer.
  3. Cover the free edge with white or colored gel polish and dry it in a lamp. Leave a sticky layer!
  4. Apply foil to the free edge of the nail and remove.
  5. Cover the nail with top coat and dry it in a lamp.

A manicure with foil can be complemented with bouillons, rhinestones, painting and other decor. The main thing is to maintain harmony and not overload your nail design.

Beautiful and well-groomed hands are the main evidence that a girl takes care of her appearance. Therefore, manicure is given such important role in creating a harmonious image. The variety of nail decorations is amazing: French manicure, regular coating or using gel polish, not to mention a variety of designs and patterns on the nail plate.

What they can come up with for nail art decor! Totally gaining popularity new technology- nail design with foil on gel polish. It should not be confused with food foil, since a special foil material is used to decorate the nail plate.

Peculiarities

Manicurists highly appreciated foil due to its plasticity and shine. In addition, it allows you to create incredible and unique decor that looks simply luxurious. It’s quite easy to do this manicure at home; you don’t have to visit a beauty salon to do it.

To properly apply such a coating, you must purchase all the necessary attributes:

  1. Standard manicure set, which will tidy up the cuticles and shape of the nails.
  2. Gel polish coating: primer, base coat, top coat.
  3. Gel polish required color.
  4. Foil.
  5. Glue or emulsion (used as an adhesive for foil).
  6. Orange stick.

All this will help you get a quality manicure at home.







It is worth immediately noting that there are several variations of foil for nail plate design:

  • Tear-off- this is a fairly dense and durable material, it is produced in rolls or stickers. You can fix it on your nails using the gluing procedure or by applying heat. The glue can be applied either completely to the nail plate, or partially in the form of a pattern. Certain components of the pattern are cut out of this type of foil and very carefully, using tweezers, applied to the nail. Excess material must be removed using a nail file. Very often this option is used in aquarium design.
  • Transferable- this option will be an excellent solution for beginners in the manicure business. It is much lighter and easier to apply, and it costs less than its tear-off counterpart. It is produced in rolls or placed in small round jars. A variety of patterns can be applied to the surface of such material. You can choose the color or texture at your discretion. You need to apply this material with a matte surface to the nail plate and, having smoothed out all the irregularities, press it well, and then sharply pull it back. This way you will be able to transfer the pattern from the foil to the nail.

If you want to apply foil to the entire nail, and not to a separate part of it, then it is better to use a plain option - a mirror, golden or silver shade.



  • Potal perfectly imitates gold leaf. It can be found in the form of a book. It is imprinted and creates the effect of golden marigolds.
  • Foil varnishes are a rainbow coating that shimmers in a variety of sparkling shades. They can be applied either to the nail plate as a whole or by drawing a specific pattern. If you apply one layer, then such a varnish will be translucent, and if you use two layers, then the coating will be bright, visually creating a 3D volume.
  • Foil as fine crumbs- it can be used by adding it to gel polish to create a unique and unusual manicure.




Foil varnish

When purchasing such a varnish, you need to pay attention to some features:

  1. Buy this product from well-known brands , then the result will give you great pleasure.
  2. Check out the ingredients. It is better to avoid products that contain toluene and formaldehyde; they negatively affect the condition of the nail plate.
  3. Check consistency such a cosmetic product. Open the bottle and take out the brush. Estimate how quickly the droplet rolls down. If it does not stretch much and does not drip quickly, it means varnish good quality. This product should also have a medium consistency.
  4. It is better to purchase varnish with a foil effect, which has a soft brush with smooth, slightly rounded edges. You should avoid buying a product whose bristles stand out.
  5. Buy this polish in transparent packaging., in this case you will be able to evaluate not only its color, but also check the absence of delamination and sediment.

The main advantage of this product is its ease of application, it is much easier to use and make. beautiful manicure than using natural foil.


Using gel polish with a foil effect is very simple. The technology of its application resembles a conventional coating:

  1. It is necessary to push back the cuticle and polish the nail, then remove the resulting dust with a brush.
  2. Apply degreaser and wait for it to dry.
  3. Use a primer. You need to apply the product in a thin layer, wait until it dries completely.
  4. Apply basic foundation and dry in a lamp.
  5. Apply top gel, dry in a lamp and remove the sticky layer, leaving no lint.
  6. Apply gel polish with a foil effect on a dry nail plate.
  7. Dry in a lamp. To understand that the gel polish has already dried, pay attention to its surface. No inclusions of mother-of-pearl should be visible; the layer should have a monochrome and uniform appearance.
  8. Can apply a second coat to get a more saturated color. Try not to touch the previously applied gel polish. Dry in a lamp.
  9. To consolidate the effect, you need to use two types of fixatives: hard (applied very close to the cuticle and side areas of the nail, using a thin brush) or with a sticky layer (applied on top of a solid fixative, do not dry) and place the nails under the lamp.
  10. Remove sticky layer And apply nourishing oil to the cuticle.

The advantage of gel polish with foil effect- this is the creation of a chic manicure without the use of additional components. It’s enough to paint your nails; you don’t need to use accessories (beads, rhinestones) to give your manicure an extraordinary look. This is suitable for those young ladies who do not like to spend a lot of time on such a procedure.

In addition, the color palette of such gel polishes with a foil effect is quite wide: gold and silver remain classics, but purple, mint, pink, soft blue and red shades are no less popular.

Watch the master class on applying foil varnish in the following video.

Imprinting

Foil can be made in the form of patterns, curls or be a multi-colored option. The technique of imprinting patterns and curls on the nail plate is also called "casting". For these purposes, double-sided foil is used - on one side the surface is matte, and if you rub it with something, you can scratch this layer. The foil is applied to the nail with a matte surface, held briefly and torn off with a sharp movement, leaving a beautiful decor imprinted.

If you are a beginner and applying a foil manicure for the first time, then it is better to experiment with thin patterns. Use a contour pattern, stripes or curls for this, since the first time when creating an extensive pattern or a complete coating based on foil, gaps may remain, and this material will have to be applied again. On a small surface, the foil is perfectly imprinted, creating a unique design.

Master classes

We offer you several master classes on correct technique creating a foil manicure.

Before you start applying a decorative coating, you must do a manicure, tidying up the shape of your nails, and also removing the cuticle so that its appearance does not spoil the fabulous manicure.

The process of applying foil step by step:

  1. It is necessary to prepare the nail plate- remove shine and degrease it.
  2. At first apply base coat before using gel polish.
  3. Dry in LED lamp for 10 seconds or in a UV lamp for 1 minute.
  4. Apply gel polish using two layers.
  5. Keep your marigolds in an LED lamp
  6. Apply top coat.
  7. Dry in a lamp.
  8. Remove the sticky layer using a special lint-free cloth.
  9. Apply glue for transfer foil in a thin layer and wait until it dries. Drying will be indicated by discoloration of the adhesive. If you do not have special glue, then there is no need to remove the sticky layer from the topcoat, but rather use it as an adhesive base.
  10. Cut a piece of transfer foil and very carefully apply it to the first nail. If this material has a pattern, imagine in advance where it will be located on the nail plate, since you will not have the opportunity to move it to another place.
  11. A pusher that has a rubber end, smooth the foil over the entire nail, pay attention to the entire plate, moving from the center.
  12. Necessary sharply tear off the foil material. If you do everything right, then you will get a perfect print.
  13. Repeat the same with the remaining nails for which you plan to apply a similar coating.
  14. Apply top coat to foil, which should be applied to this material on the sides, as well as to the free edge of the nail.
  15. Dry in LED lamp for 30 seconds or in a UV lamp for 3 minutes.
  16. In conclusion use oil to moisturize cuticles.

If non-transferable foil is used, then it is necessary to cut out certain patterns or elements from it and stick them on the nails coated with gel polish.

The fall/spring 2018 season is marked by graphic, concise and simple designs, but in an unusual color design. A clear confirmation of this is the numerous shows with a deliberately cosmic theme, where models flaunt along the catwalk in fancy metallic dresses. Then the metallic effect smoothly migrated into makeup, giving a cool sheen to lip and eye tints. It is logical that nail design also caught the “galactic fever”, interpreting it in its own way. Why do you need nail foil and how to apply such a capricious material? A ProstoNail expert will give you the answers.

We won’t be lying if we say that rhinestones have somewhat lost their former relevance, but girls still have a penchant for luxurious glitter on their nails. What to do - tame your desires or find a healthy alternative to them? For an experienced manicurist, the answer is obvious - use a trendy and unusual nail art design, such as a foil print, reminiscent of a glare of precious metal.

The best photos that reflect the essence of such a popular trend in manicure are collected in our inspiring selection.

What types of nail foil are there?

Before you run to the nearest supermarket or explore the deposits of your kitchen cabinets at home, find out for sure how suitable classic foil in a roll is for such painstaking work. The Prostonail guide will tell you about the variety of varieties of this material in order to choose the most effective and impressive specimen for the collection.

Ultra-thin foil for nails in jars. Its standard length is a meter and width is about 3 centimeters. The main feature is a pattern or spraying applied to the surface, which can be imprinted on the nail plate in a matter of seconds.

Liquid foil for nails

It has a thick, viscous consistency. Essentially the same gel polish or shellac with the addition of glitter of different sizes, diameters and degrees of shine. Convenient when working with brushes.

Holographic Nail Foil

When applied to nails, this type of decor acquires an unusual holographic finish, shining with all the colors of the rainbow. You can find the product in an assortment popular brands mass market like avon or divage.

Self Adhesive Nail Foil

Having this type of material in your arsenal, you can do without glue. This is because on the back of the product there is already a sticky layer to fix the design.

Screen foil

Foil with a pattern for decorating plain pigmented surfaces. Ideal for those who do not have special artistic skills.

Broken glass foil

The design of shattered Glass Nails looks stylish and unique, and its creation only takes a few minutes. A transparent thin plate of foil is cut into fragments and laid out on the nail plate, secured with a top coat.

Tear Foil for Nails

The name itself gives a direct hint at the principle of use. The instructions are as follows: tear off a piece of the sticker and attach it to the desired area of ​​the nail.

Crinkled nail foil

Behind the walls of the miniature jar is hidden a very unusual crumpled foil, which must be fixed with nail glue.

Matte foil

Sounds like a phantasmagoria, doesn't it? And it looks no less impressive. The colored foil simply transfers its pigment onto the sticky layer of gel polish, polymerizing under the LED light.

In fact, another type of transfer foil. Only its print is stylized as lace, which looks luxurious in a French manicure.

Thermo foil

Film for nails, differing in the way it is fixed. In order for the designs to migrate from the roll to the surface of the claw, you need to preheat the material under the heat of ultraviolet light.

A special casting technique replicates the metallic sheen of the same type of artistic activity. Silver or gold foil creates the illusion of a product “forged” by the hand of a skilled craftsman.

How to use nail foil

How many people - so many opinions. How many types of foil - so many features of their fastening. You will learn about the most important nuances from our training table.

Type of foil How to use
Zhataya Similar to ultra-thin tinsel, soft foil. You need to take it with tweezers and lay it on a sticky layer. Used for extensions with an aquarium effect
Thermal film After preheating some of the material under the lamp, attach it to the nail without using glue.
Sheet foil Having cut out the desired pattern, apply it to reverse side glue and fix on the plate
Ribbon Requires jeweler precision when applied. Used for geometric decoration in stripe style. The reverse side is sticky
Transferable Tracing paper on an adhesive basis, which accurately transfers the print to the manicure by applying

Manicure with foil at home

Girls, looking with inspiration at the pages of their favorite glossy magazine, are perplexed by the complexities of metallic manicure design. In fact, the process itself only takes a few minutes and is easy to do even at home. Below we will tell you how to glue foil so that it retains its original attractiveness for a long time.

How to apply foil to gel polish

For a manicure using durable gel textures, you only need a few ingredients:

  • UF-LED lamp;
  • several gel polishes or shellacs;
  • special top and base;
  • your preferred type of foil;
  • shovel-pusher;
  • polishing buff;
  • glue, if the foil you choose does not have an adhesive base;
  • orange stick for spreading the metal over the surface of the plate.

Nail foil for regular polish

The application algorithm is even more simple compared to the previous task:

  • do a classic manicure by pushing back the cuticles;
  • polish the nail plate, removing roughness;
  • Apply primer to extend durability;
  • use nail polish and wait until it dries completely;
  • prepare the desired pattern by “trying on” it on your nails in advance;
  • apply glue to the back side of the decorative material;
  • apply the foil with the matte side to the coating, straightening it with a pusher or stick;
  • remove the protective layer away from the nail bed;
  • fix the result with a finishing topcoat, apply for a few hours after the end of the procedure.

How long does nail foil last?

The answer to this question interests all lovers of experiments. Agree that when you visit a beauty salon and make a strong-willed decision to try an unusual design, you hope that at least the manicure will last for 2 weeks. Don’t let your soul be tormented by vague doubts - high-quality, well-glued metal decor lasts for 14-16 days. Things are somewhat different with nail art in its home interpretation. Unfortunately, the glossy design, when worn carefully, retains its presentability only for up to 3-5 days.

What to do if nail foil doesn't stick

Work on mistakes - important part any training. Don’t worry if the foil doesn’t “flow” or peels off in small pieces. A detailed analysis of the problems that beginners and practicing craftsmen encounter, as well as ways to solve them, are presented in our videos:

Is it possible to do a manicure with regular foil?

We dare to dispel the hopes of lovely ladies - manicure using ordinary food foil is simply impossible. All due to the discrepancy between the thickness and texture of the material familiar to housewives. Specialized mirror foil has the structure of tracing paper, pliable for beauty manipulations.

How to replace foil?

In the previous paragraphs, we have already clarified the fundamental rules and method of using metal foil. If you are wondering why overpay for a bundle of shiny material and how to replace it, we recommend following methods, as an alternative:

  • cosmetic;
  • pigmented varnish or gel polish with glitter;
  • decorative;
  • mirror powder.

Manicure using foil is often called “Hollywood” and one cannot but agree with this. It looks stylish, catchy and quite expressive, so that even a calm everyday outfit in basic shades will sparkle in a new way, highlighting the impeccable taste of its owner.