Ideas for trendy manicure design using ribbons

Adhesive tape for nails is at the peak of its popularity today. With its help, you can create a bright, discreet or original manicure for any occasion. It's easy to use. It takes a short time to practice, and your manicure will turn out no worse than that of a real professional.

Professionals have come up with many ways to use self-adhesive tape for nail design. They use it to create complex geometric designs and patterns. But for a beginner, it is important to understand the principle of its operation and try to make the simplest design yourself.

At the initial stage, it is important to make a high-quality manicure so that the final result is pleasing to the eye and neat. Make it the way you are used to. It doesn't really matter if it is a trim or hardware method.

Next, apply the base, dry well. Now is the time for the main color. It can also be dried. Next, we cut off several ribbons of the required length and glue them on the nail. Where and at what angle to do this depends on your desire.

Only then do we apply the second color. Try not to paint over the stripes too much. The less varnish gets on them, the easier and more accurately you will remove them later. Actually, after you paint over the selected area, the tape can be removed. This is best done with special tweezers. This will reduce the risk of touching the varnish and ruining the entire manicure. Dry everything thoroughly and cover with a finish.

This is the simplest procedure by which you will make even multi-colored stripes on your own nails.If you show your imagination, then you can develop more complex options with a large number of colors, various geometries and interesting effects.

A manicure with ribbons can be done in a different way. To do this, take a decorative sticky tape. It differs from the previous material in its beauty. From the outside, it has an attractive shiny surface, which can be covered with glitter or small grains.

The execution of the procedure itself is even easier than in the first case. First, the manicure, the base, the main color - everything as described above. Next, glue the ribbon of the desired color and width. Gently spread it on the nail with a stick, paying special attention to the edges. If the length is a little longer, then bite it off with tweezers. Next, cover with a finish and dry.

As you already understood, there can be a great many options for manicure with ribbons. Everything is limited only by your imagination and skill.

Consider the design of the nail in advance, as you will need to accurately position the ribbons in a specific order. They can be used as a stencil or as a decorative element. Nobody forbids and combining these two methods. This will give you regular colored and shiny stripes.

It is quite difficult to make the perfect curved line in the shape of a crescent by hand, and this is what a high-quality moon manicure requires. Use duct tape for this. Just place it not straight, but with a slight rounding. In specialized stores, you can also find curly linen, which will already have the desired bend.

This popular design is easy to bring to life with this material. Cover the entire plate with the main color (most often these are nude shades), dry well and glue the tape. Now cover the free edge with white varnish, remove the tape and dry. To add sophistication and elegance, you can reattach the golden ribbon at the border of the two colors and secure it. So you get a very beautiful and original jacket.

The ribbons have a shiny finish, so when you cover them with a matte top they will lose their shine. To prevent this from happening, you will have to separately cover the main plane of the nail with a matte coating, and process the strip with a regular one. This can be done easily by separating the desired area with the same adhesive tapes.

Using this technique, you can create a stylish, minimalistic design. Pick a base color and cover all your nails with it. Glue the shiny strip onto your middle or ring finger. You can arrange all the other fingers in this way, or you can limit yourself to one.

Horizontal stripes are made in the same way. How many and what color there will be, it's up to you. Think about the combination of colors, the width of the stripes and their number. The beauty of horizontal stripes is that they don't have to be identical on different nails. Asymmetry will only enhance the individuality of the manicure.

It is not easy to draw an even mesh on the nails without additional tools. So cover the nail plate with the color you chose for the lines. Dry and carefully glue the tape, first along one diagonal, then along the other. This will create a mesh. Next, cover your nails with a second color, remove the mesh and dry. To enhance the effect, you can attach rhinestones to the intersections.

In a duet with ribbons, you can use other methods of decoration. The main thing is to observe a sense of proportion and not try to fit all the available jewelry at one time. The most popular decorative elements used by artisans are rhinestones, glitter and stones.

You will find a variety of nail decorations in specialized stores. It can be stones imitating precious minerals, metallic golden figures, piercings and much more. Such a variety can make your head spin. But think about what kind of bow you are going to do your manicure (or what style you wear in clothes). Only then make your choice. Of course, there is no such variety in beauty salons, but even here you can find decent options.

The belts are narrow for ease of use. If you want to draw a wide shiny line, then use glitter. An interesting option is obtained if the edges of a wide shiny strip are decorated with masking tape to match.

The majority of masters own the technique of marble manicure today. But if you want to add zest, then feel free to use ribbons in the design. Don't be afraid that your manicure will be overwhelmed. There are many variants of execution here. For example, you can make half of the nail using the marble technique, and cover the second with a tint to match, and separate the border with a shiny ribbon. Or you can think over your design for each finger: leave some in a single color, use ribbons on others, and cover the third with marble.

After we have figured out how to use the adhesive tape for nail design, Let's summarize and name the advantages that the use of this material gives.

• Low price. You don't have to choose which shade of tape to choose. You can afford to buy several options at once and enjoy an interesting design.
• Ease of use. After a few workouts, the process of creating a manicure will not cause you any difficulties. Each time you will be able to complicate your task by using more complex geometry or other decorative elements.

• Convenience of storage. You will not have to worry about the expiration date. In addition, no special storage conditions are required: no temperature regime, no protection from the sun or high humidity.
• Holds well on nails and does not lose its attractive appearance. After the manicure is completed, you should not be afraid that the tape will separate from the nail or rub off.
• Creates perfectly straight lines effortlessly. Try to paint the same with a regular brush and you will understand that this is not an easy task.

If you are interested in this unique material for nail design, then it will be useful for you to learn some useful tips for working with it.

• The simplest and most convenient place to store thin ribbons is the tape dispenser. You can place multiple tapes there at once. Draw out the section you want and tear it off (you don't even have to use scissors for this). The tape will be securely fastened and there will be no need to be afraid that it will accidentally unwind.

• If you have not yet had time to purchase such a tape, but want to create a stencil manicure, use ordinary tape. It is a little more difficult to work with than with a special thin tape, but if you wish, you can create a beautiful design. Do not forget to buy this interesting design material next time.

• Adhesive tape allows you to combine not only different colors on one nail, but also a matte and glossy finish. The application procedure is the same as when working with varnish. This is how you can create a sophisticated French manicure while leaving the tip glossy.

Self-adhesive tape for manicure is a unique find for any master. With its help, you can create interesting (and most importantly, neat) geometric shapes, stripes, or use them as a stencil.

The video below demonstrates the process of doing a simple manicure with tape for design.