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Nude manicure with horizontal silver tape and rhinestones is the embodiment of "quiet luxury" style, combining a delicate camouflaging coating with sharp metallic accents. This design looks elegant on short soft square nails, creating an effect of well-groomed and modern hands.
What you will need for execution:
- Camouflaging base: a translucent soft pink or powdery shade for a natural background.
- Silver flexible tape: thin self-adhesive tape for creating smooth lines.
- Micro-rhinestones: crystals with a diameter of up to 1 mm for an accent in the center.
- Thin liner brush: for precise application of the top coat around the decor.
- Glossy top coat: a finish coating without a sticky layer for a mirror shine.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Preparation: Perform a clean hardware or combined manicure. Shape the nails into a soft square, degrease the plate, and apply a primer.
- Applying the base: Cover the nails with a camouflaging base, leveling the plate. Polymerize in the lamp for 60 seconds.
- Placing the tape: Cut a piece of silver tape and stick it horizontally across the upper third of the nail. It is important to leave a 0.5 mm gap from the side walls so that the tape does not peel off.
- Attaching the crystal: Place a micro-drop of thick base in the center of the silver line, set the rhinestone, and dry in the lamp.
- Fixing the decor: Cover the entire nail with a glossy top coat. Use a thin brush to carefully "seal" the edges of the tape and outline the crystal for secure fixation.
Master's tip: To make the manicure look expensive, ensure a perfect highlight (glare) on the camouflaging base — this will emphasize the cleanliness of the work and the depth of the color.