"Crystal" crumb for nails: features and options for creating a manicure design

Crystal manicure has been known to the world since 2016. Many women chose it to decorate their marigolds for its fabulous shine, unusual design and warm mood. The trends of this fashion have reached today's fashionistas in the form of a manicure decor with "crystal" crumbs - a cross between rhinestones and powder.

Noble nail decor has become a trend this year. They are used to decorate both classic manicure and creative tropical creations. Crystals look harmonious everywhere and give a certain charm to the image of the owner of a creative solution. You just need to take into account some of the nuances of this design.

• "Crystal" chips are made of the smallest glass stones. The decor is mainly used colorless, but there are also multi-colored shades.
• To make the decor shine in full force, you need certain lighting and the right wardrobe. Shining decor is especially good for evening wear.

• It is undesirable to cover the “crystal” design with a top gel: you can lose the effect of the iridescent edges, because the top, as an additional coating, will smooth out the long-awaited shine. It is better to gently walk a thin tool between the pebbles - this will help strengthen them on the surface of the nail.
• This year decor for nails from Swarovski is fashionable and desirable. The peculiarity of the eminent crumbs is that they are organic and completely transparent.
• "Crystal" decor is perfectly combined with other decor for nails - rhinestones, modeling, beads, pearls.
• Faceted crumbs do not have a flat side, therefore, they have to be fixed on a dense layer of a thick base of such products as base gel, biogel.

Nail-masters are well aware of many design options with "crystal" chips and can individually offer each client the most suitable solution, depending on her style, character and image.

• The festive design will add sophistication and a spirit of celebration to the image. Craftsmen offer various ornaments with a shining outline. In this case, the crumbs can emphasize the pattern or become a full-fledged pattern.
• Feng Shui design with diamond crystals shows a clear distribution of zones: the highlighting of one or two fingers with sparkling stones takes on special significance for their "wearer".
• "Crystal" crumb as a design on all fingers looks great, for example, in the form of a fan jacket or abstract filling.

Pixie from Swarovski is undoubtedly the best material for creating decor with "crystal" chips. These are miniature rhinestones of the smallest diameter, without a flat base, transparent on all sides. Of course, there are also cheap Pixie prototypes, respectively, and they are much different in quality.

It is not difficult to create a manicure with a crumb, you only need to know the basics of manicure. Small rhinestones are attached with varnish, gel or biogel for nail extension. For example, Pixie crumbs are small and firmly attached, do not cling to clothing or fall off nails. You can sprinkle the entire surface with quality material and not feel the fear, as when wearing large rhinestones.

To create your own manicure using decorative "crystal" crumb for nails, materials and tools from our list are required:

• lamp;
• base gel;
• favorite color gel polish;
• transparent gel or biogel;
• thin brush;
• acrylic powder on request, with glitters;
• micro-straps;
• glossy top finish.

The process itself consists of the following stages.

• Trimming, sanding and turning nails, applying an emollient to the cuticles. Then you need to degrease the surface of the nails and apply a base gel polish, which is fixed under the lamp.
• Apply gel polish of the selected shade in several layers, each of which is carefully dried under a lamp.
• Do not dry the last thin layer on the selected nails. Acrylic powder can be used to complement the decoration. So, sprinkle powder on the liquid gel, leave to soak. Next, dry everything under a lamp. After drying, shake off excess powder.
• Apply a dab of transparent base and secure the crumbs to it.
• Walk with the top between the crumbs to thoroughly fix the beauty on the nails.

• A classic white jacket on short nails will shine and become an excellent manicure for natures living in the world of minimalism and restrained beauty. It is enough to mark half of the nail on one finger with "crystal" crumbs and the output manicure for the cocktail dress is ready.

• Lovers of sharp nails often use crumbs in their manicure designs - either it is a completely filled jacket, or one nail is highlighted on a snow-white manicure. Both options are very feminine and harmonious.
• Ombre looks beautiful, filled with micro-rhinestones. A smooth transition of shades is pleasantly visible under them. A manicure is suitable for both everyday wear and an evening look.
• Stripes, ornament, smile line in French manicure - everything can be created using mini rhinestones. Each design will look different, but it will be equally brilliant.
• An interesting solution is a mix of crystals in sizes from large to tiny in a creative manicure. The combination of crystals of various shapes and a little finger, finely covered with "crystal" crumbs, looks very beautiful. Only the most ardent admirer of stones and shine will wish for such "crystal" nails.

For information on how to work with Crystal Pixie, see the next video.