In the article you will find information about the main types of manicure stickers, their advantages and disadvantages, step-by-step technology for their use.

Types of Nail Stickers

There are several types of stickers:

1. Elements having an adhesive surface. Such images are glued on their own, as they already have an adhesive base. To create a manicure, just peel off the paper base.
2. 3D. Such stickers are characterized by a convex shape. You can use them as an independent decorative element, or additional.
3. Decorative materialsrequiring the use of fluids. In order to transfer the image to the nail plate, it is necessary to lower it into warm water, and then press it to the nail and remove the paper base.

The most popular are elements such as sliders, photo design and 3D stickers.

Sliders

There are 3 types of such decorative elements:

1. For the whole nail:
   • The sticker is located on the entire surface of the nail plate.
   • The element is fixed due to the fit of the image base to the varnish coating and the application of a protective top.
   • You can use different colors of base coatings.
   • A manicure stays fresh for a longer time than when using other types of sliders.
2. Having a transparent base:
   • Create a contrasting rich ornament on the nail plate.
   • Transparent sliders are designed for light or white varnish.
3. Having a tight pattern:
   • You can use any color of base varnish.
   • It goes well with additional decorations.

These stickers come in both water and adhesive.

These species have similar characteristics, with the exception of the method of removing them from a paper base:

• Ease of use for decorating individual sections of the nail plate.
• The presence of convex parts, the volume of which does not interfere in everyday life.
• When creating a relief manicure on the entire nail, difficulties arise simultaneously, since they must be cut so that wrinkles do not form on the bends of the nail plate.

Photo design

Such stickers look like a thin film on a self-adhesive base from cardboard. Drawings can be the most diverse: cartoon characters, ornaments, animals, plants, characters, and others.

There are several types of these decorative elements:

• individual images of an object or object within the same film;
• a set of 10 plates designed to create a manicure on the entire nail;
• strips designed to be created.

How to stick

Nail preparation

1. The old varnish is removed.
2. Marigolds are given the same shape and length.
3. Nail plates are degreased by wiping with nail polish remover.
4. The base is applied.

Step-by-Step Guide for Using Sliders

Water Based Transfer Slider:

1. Apply 2 coats of varnish.
2. A fragment of the image is cut out.
3. a plot of the picture is immersed in warm water for half a minute, and then separated from the base.
4. The decorative element is placed on the nail plate, and after it dries, it is covered with a transparent varnish.

When using a glue-based slider, you just need to separate the picture from the cardboard without using water. When using gel instead of ordinary varnish, each layer must be dried with a lamp, otherwise the technology for creating this design is no different.

3D Sticker Walkthrough

1. Two layers of varnish are applied to the base.
2. After the varnish has dried, a suitable sticker is removed from the paper base. To do this, just pry the image with your fingernail.
3. The element is applied to the desired location and smoothed.

If the sticker was water-based, you can peel it off by putting it in warm water for 3 seconds, and then simply slide the image from the cardboard.

Photo Design Walkthrough

For photo design of the nail part:

1. Apply light shades in two layers.
2. The required pattern is cut out.
3. The film with the image is separated from the base and glued to the desired location.
4. The picture is carefully smoothed.

For the photo design for the nail plate completely:

Gel Polish with photo design:

1. It is applied under the gel, which is dried in an ultraviolet lamp.
2. Following is a gel polish of a light tone or a suitable image color. The gel is dried in a lamp.
3. The desired part of the image is cut out, and the picture is separated from the base.
4. On the reverse side of the film is applied.
5. The film is smoothed on the nail and dried in a lamp.
6. Excess areas of the photo design are cut with scissors, and filed after drying.

Result fixing

To avoid quick damage to the manicure, after gluing decorative elements, they need to be fixed on the surface of the nail, following the recommendations:

• After applying the image, its surface must be smoothed with a cotton swab.
• After the drawing will fit snugly to the base, it needs to be coated with a top or colorless varnish.
• The protective coating must be completely dried, and then apply another layer.

Advantages and disadvantages

Slider design

pros:

• ease of transferring the image to the nail plate;
• getting an interesting manicure;
• when applied to a gel, such a manicure lasts a very long time;
• low cost of decorative elements;
• wide range of images.

Minuses:

• when applied to varnish, the picture quickly begins to exfoliate;
• the difficulty of cutting the element according to the size of the nail due to the formation of leads;
• when fitting the image to the size of the nail plate, you can spoil the workpiece.

pros:

Minuses:

• To remove the sticker, you will need to make an effort, since the nail polish remover removes only the pattern, and the film remains, which must be scraped off.

Photo design

pros:

• the availability of decorative elements;
• the speed of creating a manicure;
• the ability to make any image;
• the image is similar to professional hand-painted.

Minuses:

• fragility of images when applied to ordinary varnish.

Manicure is important for every woman and girl, because with it, the created image will be harmonious and complete. In addition, this is a great way not only to express your own individuality, but also to show creative abilities - you can safely choose the most diverse patterns, combine bright colors, use original designs. However, not all girls can draw beautifully or have time to paint nails. But do not be sad, because there is a great alternative - a variety of stickers that attach easily and quickly.

Instructions for applying stickers on nails with a photo

Taking into account the type of stickers chosen, not only the technique of their fastening is determined, but also how they will be used - as a full-fledged manicure or as a single accent. To create such beauty is very simple and easy, while not only stickers can be used for decoration, but also similar devices that give a chance to get a unique pattern. All these decorations are removed from the nail plate very simply and quickly at home.

How to stick shellac stickers

Being interested in how to stick stickers on nails, you first need to familiarize yourself with the concept of shellac in detail. This is a special coating, which is a very dense and thick gel. Shellac is designed to reliably protect the nail surface from negative mechanical effects from the environment. Thanks to this coating, the wearing time of a manicure is significantly increased, which will be much longer in almost perfect condition.

Nail decals are great for shellac, but other types of decorations can be used. However, here there is one important rule, the observance of which increases the service life of manicure. Before applying the final layer, you need to attach the drawings, so that it does not tear, will not be erased, so every girl can safely continue to lead her usual lifestyle.

Water or decal stickers

Very interesting and unusual drawings are found on transferable or water stickers, which may also be called “decal”. To apply them to the entire nail, you need to cut out the picture of the desired shape and size. This type of sticker is fixed with water. First, the drawing is lowered into the liquid, then the film with the picture is removed and attached to the nail plate. The advantages of this type of stickers include the fact that they are not visible and look like a design from a professional manicurist.

Stickers - lace lace

Video Tutorials: How to Use Nail Stickers

Manicure with stickers on short nails looks very beautiful, fashionable, stylish. However, to make the handles look well-groomed, you need to follow a few simple tips. First, without fail, manicure is done, the nails are given the desired shape, the cuticles are removed. Depending on the type of sticker, it can be applied in ways.

If the pattern will be applied to a clean nail plate, you need to smooth its surface using a special bar. Then the dust remains are removed, and at the next stage the drawing itself can be glued. In the case of applying the pattern on the painted nails, it is necessary to wait until the base coat dries well. Then the surface is processed with a brush, a drawing and a transparent varnish are applied. The photo design technique looks very nice on both long and short nails.

How to fix slider design on gel polish

Slider design is a sticker that is made, in almost all cases, by hand. Thanks to this approach, the nail design is of high quality, the decor looks stylish, modern, fashionable, natural. The natural look of the pattern attracts more and more girls every day, because it can hardly be distinguished from a drawing made using simple varnish. To make a slider design, it is not necessary to contact a professional master, you need to familiarize yourself with the following video and follow the instructions yourself at home:

DIY water-based sticker manicure

The most popular type of decor is water stickers. They are applied very easily, look as natural as possible, do not wear off when washing dishes or other heavy manual work. It is easy to make a beautiful design on your own at home, because it will be much harder to apply fruit. They can be mounted both on a clean fingernail and on a varnish base. To make the design look more interesting, it is worth using contrasting basic shades of varnishes. More detailed instructions for applying water-based stickers are given in the following video:

Photo of a fashionable nail design slider 2019

Stickers for manicure have many advantages:

• do not have an unpleasant odor;
• fasten quickly and do not need to spend time drying the nail;
• to remove them, it is not necessary to use nail polish remover;
• the nail plate under them can breathe;
• unlike simple varnish, stickers last much longer;
• the nail plate is protected from mechanical stress;
• the stickers are thin, flexible, therefore they can also be used to decorate false nails;
• a wide selection of designs, patterns, drawings.

Check out what it is.

Below are the photos of the fashionable nail design slider in 2019:

This is not a reason to be upset and completely abandon interesting options for manicure! It is enough to choose a suitable sticker for nails and proceed according to the instructions.

Manicure with water stickers (sliders)

Nail plate, apply the base and a layer of colored varnish, which will merge with the edges of the picture. Wait for it to dry.

Cut the sticker to fit the nail.

Place the sticker in water for a few seconds until the paper layer is completely wet.

Carefully remove the sticker and slide the thin film with a smooth motion of your fingers and separate it from the paper base. It is due to this movement that water stickers are called sliders (from the English word slide - shift).

Put a film on the dried varnish. The film will easily glide over the coating, giving you the opportunity to position it correctly.

When you are satisfied with the location of the pattern, gently spread its edges with a rubber pusher so that there are no wrinkles.

Cover the drawing with the top. The film will dissolve a little and the picture will completely switch to varnish.

Take a toothpick around the perimeter of the nail plate to remove excess varnish and film.

homemade sliders

If you liked some pattern in the magazine, apply a transparent nail polish on top of it (on one side).

Let it dry.

Cut the pattern with the varnish: the slider blank is ready.

When you want to use the slider, place it in the water for a minute until the paper part of the slider is completely wet.

Take out the homemade slider and carefully roll the paper base with your finger so that only a thin layer of the pattern remains on the varnish.

Transfer the slider to dried varnish and cover with clear varnish.

Sticker manicure

Prepare your nails and apply color varnish on them.

Cut the sticker to the shape of the nail and peel off the protective film.

Put the sticker on the nail with the pattern down.

Wet the sponge and attach it to the paper base of the pattern for 20 seconds.

When the drawing is ready, its base will literally “move out” from the nail, leaving a beautiful pattern on it.

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Fashionable design with flash tattoos.

Using the same principle of decals, you can use flash tattoos on nails. They have a beautiful metallic sheen and for several seasons are at the peak of popularity. Importantly, do not forget to block the design with a top coating.

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Beautiful and well-groomed nails distinguish a beautiful and well-groomed girl. With the original design, it is easy to stand out from the crowd and show your uniqueness. Currently, a huge number of products are presented on the industry market with the help of which women's fingers will always be in the spotlight. One of these popular options are sliders. Let's take a closer look at their features, as well as how to glue nail stickers correctly.

What it is

How to glue stickers on nails:

1. Coat nails with colored gel polish.
2. It is good to dry and remove the sticky layer with a lint-free cloth, which is soaked in clinser.
3. Separate the sticker from the base and gently stick it on the nail.
4. Smooth folds with a bamboo stick.
5. Cover design with a top top.

3D

These voluminous stickers are not flat, but slightly convex. Such sliders can become an original decoration for the entire manicure or highlight only one nail. Embossed 3D stickers come in both water and adhesive. It’s quite simple to work with them, but they are not very whimsical when worn. If correctly and well to fix them, then should not occur with them. They will not cling to clothing or the body.

They are mounted in the same way as the previous options. Only such stickers do not need to be smoothed out. One of the disadvantages of such bulk stickers is the difficulty of removing them. Need a special nail polish remover, tweezers or scraper.

Application Methods

But it is not enough to know how to glue stickers on nails correctly. It is important to remember several ways to apply them. Let's take a closer look at each of them to make your nail design even more perfect.

On not dried varnish

The most reliable way to design slider is the method when prints are transferred to an un-dried layer of varnish. Many nail art masters use a special brush to smooth the sticker. Thanks to it, many problems can be avoided: the pattern will lie flat and not tear. The brush tightly fixes the slider, without forming extra bubbles, bumps or waves.

A similar method is notable for its resistance, because the coating is dried along with the slider. Therefore, the grip will be quite strong. Just one finishing top is enough to consolidate.

On the sticky layer

The most convenient and easy way that many girls adore and apply in practice. Stickers are attached to the top layer of the top. The slider must be spread out with a brush or a bamboo stick, and then again secured with another layer of the top. Make sure that the size of the sticker does not extend beyond the side rollers.

On the finished manicure

A similar method is a real savior for a finished manicure that needs to be updated. If your nails are made up with gel polish, but you suddenly wanted a change, then this option is for you. You do not need to remove the old coating, you just need to update it. Sliders need to be fixed to an acid-free primer (ultra-bond). This tool copes well and fixes stickers on the nails. And you can fix such a design with the same top.

Now you know how to glue stickers on nails. The procedure is quite simple, does not require special expenses and does not take much time. But after a few minutes an unusual print will flaunt on your nails, which will attract the attention of everyone around you.

Stickers on nails under gel polish are decorative elements that simulate painting. The prints of such stickers differ not only in size, style, but also in the way they are applied. They are suitable for decorating both short and long nails.

There are several types of them that are often used under shellac as the original decor of nail plates at home:

1. Printed transparent film representing decals. This type of nail sticker for gel polish requires preliminary separation from the base and subsequent application to the surface of the nail for the time specified in the instructions. The quality of the design depends on the condition of the coating. A good result is possible only if the nail is completely flat and smooth. Finishing and drying required.
2. A picture on the basis of paper, stickers on nails under gel polish in the form of a slider. Before gluing, the necessary element is cut out and adjusted to the size of the nail plate, immersed in water. Excess moisture is removed with a paper towel and glued to the dried layer of gel polish. Cover with top and dried.
3. Water decal sticker used to decorate the entire nail plate or only part of it. The technology of gluing a print of this type is the same as the slider, only for durability it is mounted not on a dry, but on an still sticky layer of shellac.
4. Another popular type of nail sticker for gel polish is a self-adhesive photographic film with a picture for photo design. This design is different brightness and clarity of the image. It can be either in the form of parts ready for application, or in the form of a continuous sheet, which should be cut into necessary elements before application. No water is required for bonding.
5. Metallic sticker having a gold or silver color for a Hollywood manicure. Before gluing, the decor must be soaked in warm water to activate the glue and glued to the nails, after removing the sticky layer of gel polish with a buff. This nuance allows you to fix the parts well. The sticker needs to be smoothed out with an orange stick for a better fit. The final stage is the application of a dense layer of the finish coating.
6. Stickers on nails under gel polish, which are lace on a transparent basis. Usually dark weaves of lace patterns are applied on a light background and vice versa. Glue the decoration on the dried and treated with shellac dried nail, after activating the adhesive layer of the picture in warm water, followed by fixing the top varnish.
7. Polyethylene with a mirror effect or holographic foil pieces of paper are used to create an original manicure with fragments of different sizes, colors and shapes. Also requires topcoating and drying under a UV lamp.
8. 3D stickers on nails under gel polish allow you to create a clear and colorful image, including in the form of sculpting. To the volumetric effect does not disappear, the sticker of this type is not covered with a finish layer.

Stickers on nails for gel polish: how to glue correctly to get a perfect manicure

Many girls are wondering, holding in their hands stickers on nails under gel polish, how to glue such a decor to get a beautiful manicure for a long time. The answer is unequivocal, regardless of the type of stickers, the procedure should be carried out in several successive stages, only then the result will exceed all expectations.

So, in the beginning, as a rule, they do a cropped or European manicure, then they process the nail plate with an antiseptic and degrease it. The surface is covered with a base, and then two layers of shellac are applied. If necessary, they are dried with a UV lamp and the sticky layer is removed (the translated water sticker is glued to the non-dried gel polish).

It is better to choose a white or colored varnish of pastel shade as a background, this will make the design more contrast and bright.

Next, the selected sticker stickers are cut along the contour or in accordance with the size of the nail, if you plan to decorate the entire surface of the nail plate immediately.

Using tweezers, the selected elements are immersed in water for several seconds to activate the glue (photo stickers are fixed in dry form). Excess water is carefully removed with a paper towel.

Separate the pattern from the base and carefully transfer it to the nail, retreating about 2 mm from the cuticle. If necessary, the picture is leveled with an orange stick. Some types of prints can be attached to sticky, dried out shellac, this should be done slowly and carefully so that the sticker fits exactly the first time.

After this, the final stage should be carried out. Attached sticker stickers must be coated with a thin layer of finish that needs to be dried under a UV lamp. Now you know exactly what stickers on nails under gel polish are, as well as how to glue such a decor. Manicure using such stickers lasts from 2 to 3 weeks.

Stickers are pretty easy to apply, they do not stretch, do not stick to your hands and do not lose shape. The use of prints makes it possible to create real masterpieces at home without an art education and extensive experience. Having picked up your favorite nail stickers for gel polish, how to glue them you can choose from two main options.

The slider can be fixed on the nail plate or on a layer of shellac, after which, in most cases, coated with a transparent finish varnish and dried with a lamp. This way of decorating significantly saves time, in comparison with the execution of the drawing with acrylic paints. The answer to the question why stickers on nails under gel polish quickly peel off and peel off, echoes how to glue the decor correctly.

There are other reasons for the instability of manicure:

• Unhealthy nails, thinned, soft with an uneven surface. This problem can be solved by applying a special soluble firming gel to the nail plate, for which removal is not applied.
• The use of low-quality material. Doubtful savings on shellac, base or top gel, usually lead to a deplorable result. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that two-in-one funds are significantly inferior in quality to the basis and finish produced separately.
• Violation of the technological process prescribed in the instructions for gluing the pattern, as well as failure to comply with the technique of applying gel varnish and drying time.
• Work associated with constant contact with moisture. Washing dishes, wet cleaning, clay modeling without gloves.
• Increased sweating of the palms.
• Systemic diseases, including damage to the nervous, immune and endocrine systems, constant stress, as well as the use of certain medications (antibiotics, antidepressants, anesthetics).
• Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy and menstruation.

How to make nail stickers on your own under gel polish, how to glue them at home. Experts recommend using photo-design elements for this purpose. Shellac does not allow stickers to quickly crack. The translation is cut across the width of the nail, without touching the length. A base layer of gel polish is applied to the nail plate, dried, but the sticky layer is not removed. The sticker is placed on the nail, stepping back about a millimeter from