A good pedicure is one of the indicators of the girl’s grooming, so the same requirements are put forward for its design as for manicure. Subject to all the rules of personal care (manicure, clothes, beautiful underwear, fashionable hairstyle), any girl has a higher level of self-esteem, which significantly strengthens her position in society.
Types of rhinestones for pedicure
Rhinestones are one of the main elements of decor both in manicure and in pedicure. There are many varieties of rhinestones used to create a beautiful pedicure. They differ in size, cut, color and quality.
Types of crystals in shape:
- Classic;
- Smooth - polished hemispheres, without cutting;
- Pyramids with a conical bottom;
- Droplets - stones in the form of ordinary drops;
- Charms represented by various products from several crystals (bows, crowns);
- Pearls resembling sea stones in shape;
- Pixies - crystals in the form of broken glass or crystal chips.
The most popular type of rhinestone for pedicure and manicure is from Swarovski.
Swarovski crystals are different from other plastic stones. These rhinestones are mainly chameleons, they shimmer in various shades and look rich on nails. Another main difference between these crystals is that they are capable of refracting light incident on their surface. However, the cost of such pebbles is higher than that of others.
Along with Swarovski rhinestones, there are other brands that produce stones with the effect of the "northern lights". The most popular are firms: Crystal AB, Severina and Bluesky.
By size, rhinestones are divided into pixies (crystalline crumbs), mini-rhinestones, stones of medium size and large. Shades of rhinestones can be completely different. The main classic color is transparent white. However, there are other color options: red, green, blue, black, pink, yellow.
How to glue rhinestones on nails?
You can glue rhinestones on the nails at home, without visiting the nail service master. To create the simplest pedicure design with rhinestones, you will need only special tools, the set of which depends on the material on which the rhinestones will be attached.
To glue rhinestones on gel polish, you will need an ultraviolet lamp. The following instructions will help to make a pedicure qualitatively:
- Prepare your nails for applying gel polish, give them a shape, treat with buff;
- Apply the first layer of gel polish of the chosen shade, place in an ultraviolet lamp and dry. If necessary, and for color saturation, you can cover the nails with one or two more layers;
- Take a transparent gel polish and apply it pointwise to the places where you plan to place the rhinestones. It is important not to overdo it with the amount of material;
- Place rhinestones on the gel polish droplets and dry;
- Apply top, also dry in an ultraviolet lamp.
Of course, this design option of gel polish with rhinestones is suitable only for those girls who have a special lamp. However, such a pedicure lasts much longer, and rhinestones do not subside.
Those who are familiar with the shellac technique know that this is one of the options for saving time, effort and money, which is important with the crazy rhythm of modern life. The gluing procedure can be carried out in two ways: tweezers or a toothpick.
The first option will require certain skills, so it is used by more experienced masters. Rhinestones themselves can be glued, both on the topcoat on each toenail, and before applying it. In this case, you can glue rhinestones with the help of special glue or you can also resort to using an ultraviolet lamp. Design is better to pick up not too provocative.
Rhinestone Location Options
Modern design for fashionable beauties provides complete freedom of action in the pedicure, however, matte or glossy colors have become the most popular this year. Mother of pearl today is not as relevant as before. But the lacquer finish with sparkles or saturated nacre, by the way, can be very nice, it will look especially beautiful in combination with rhinestones.
You can choose any pattern: polka dots, flower, waves, abstraction, etc. With regard to the design of the pedicure with rhinestones, there are three main options:
- Lace - decoration with small stones in various parts of the pattern;
- Studded - volumetric drawing, decorated with large details;
- French - highlighting the border between colors, small rhinestones are usually used here.
Rhinestones can also be placed only on a large nail. This design is minimalistic and suitable for colder seasons. Rhinestones on all nails are glued mainly in the summer.
Rhinestones Pedicure Ideas
Beauty salons offer modern beauties a variety of stylish designs for pedicures: French French, seasonal or simply beautiful designs, you can select one nail or several, three-dimensional shapes. Modern fashion allows all kinds of variations of materials, colors, shapes and incarnations.
Rhinestones are perfectly combined with any shades of gel or varnish and almost any design. White, nude and pink pedicures with added stones look best.
In this case, the rhinestones themselves can be of various shades. With their help, you can form any pattern that can decorate the nails in the desired style.
One of the popular trends is a heart lined with rhinestones. Typically, such an element is added only on one finger, mainly on the thumb.
Using rhinestones, you can draw a hole near the nail. Especially beautiful will be a combination of stones of pink shades with a brighter or vice versa muted pink color of the gel or varnish.
Along with a pink pedicure, coral shades are in fashion. They look especially interesting with white classic rhinestones and golden pyramids.
In the trend of 2024, yellow. It is relevant when creating a manicure. It is possible to coat all nails with yellow varnish, and select one with pattern and rhinestones.
At the peak of fashion in 2024, red tones, especially with a cool tint. You can stain red marigolds and dilute the bright color with rhinestones, both classic and colored. They can be placed at the base of the nail or lay out a pattern.
The geometry that is relevant in manicure and clothing has also turned into trends in pedicure. The geometry on the nails can be decorated with rhinestones, creating a geometric pattern with them, or emphasizing the contours of the drawn stripes and shapes.
One of the most popular flowers of 2024 is mint. Also in trend are its other varieties. Gel polish in mint or turquoise shades is ideally combined with pearl and colored rhinestones.
Darker tones also look good in pedicures, for example, purple, blue, purple. Transparent rhinestones or chameleons are best combined with these shades.
Contrary to the majority opinion, pedicure in black looks very elegant and rich. Complemented with patterns of rhinestones, it will definitely attract attention from the outside and bring a piquant zest to the image.
Designs of pedicures with rhinestones can be very diverse.The choice of design depends on personal preferences and the purpose of the pedicure. Accordingly, for the summer period it is better to choose more juicy shades of varnish and combine them with rhinestones of different colors and sizes, and for the winter, calm options with a minimum number of stones will be relevant.
French with rhinestones
The French pedicure or, as it is also called, French, today is in no hurry to leave the niche of the most fashionable designs. It is still popular, and in various variations. The most interesting was the idea of introducing patterns with rhinestones.
However, in the first place in popularity there is still a classic jacket with a white stripe and a pink or nude base.
French rhinestones can be taken in various shades and shapes. Beautifully combined colored stones with smooth options. However, adding such an emphasis is recommended only on one finger.
Using a rhinestone, you can draw holes or the edge of a nail. Depending on the number of stones used, they adorn one or two fingers.
Also, rhinestones can completely cover one nail, and select a hole on the rest. This type of pedicure is more suitable for parties.
French pedicure with rhinestone-lined patterns looks interesting. You can complement the form with broths or false pearls.
You can use any colors and shades for the jacket: burgundy, pink, beige, blue, bright red, coral, blue, black, yellow, etc. The main thing is to choose the right combination. At the same time, a dark shade can be located both in the lower and in the upper part of the jacket.
Topical is the double jacket, in which two different shades are used to highlight the outer edge of the nail. In this case, rhinestones can be located on the jacket itself or at the base of the nails.
The dark base version in French pedicure is more popular than ever. This option is especially relevant for evening events and celebrations. Such a pedicure will definitely help to stand out in the crowd.
Using rhinestones, you can create a minimalist pedicure design. A few stones are enough to give the nails a festive look. An interesting option would be with a combination of a jacket and a primary color on the nails.
When creating a French manicure, you can combine completely different shades of gel or varnish, as rhinestones look beautiful with all colors. You can design your nails in a classic style, and highlight the thumbs with an unusual combination of shades and decorate with rhinestones.
Black jacket with holes and colored rhinestones looks unusual and elegant. This option is suitable for almost any event, including for everyday affairs. Elegant and simple, but at the same time a noticeable jacket will become one of the main decorations of the image.
Choosing the appropriate pedicure design is quite easy, focusing on its purpose and your own taste. It will be difficult options with a lot of rhinestones or a classic jacket with bright accents in the form of stones - it does not matter, since any of them will look beautiful and elegant.
