The nail tattoo is the new manicure fad of the moment. To personalize nail art or sublimate nail polish, tattooed nails are a sensation.
Tattooing her nails? What a funny idea ! However, this phenomenon is rather trendy on social networks like Instagram and Pinterest which abound manicures decorated with mini tattoos. This is precisely the fault of a new type of tattoo – the nail tattoo – which made the buzz not so long ago in the world of inks and needles. Because yes, it is possible to literally get a nail tattoo.
A trend nail art that we owe to a real tattoo
Most often consisting of displaying a small tattoo in accent nail on her fingernails (understand wearing a pattern on one fingernail only), the nail tattoo trend took on more than you'd expect when the first nail tattoos hit social media. A real alternative to tattooing on the fingers which have also been trendy but which are quite painful because they are made on thin skin very close to the bone – and which also have the big disadvantage of requiring regular touch-ups (even more unpleasant because they are performed on the scarred skin of the first tattoos) – the tattoo on the nail appeals even those who the tattoo did not interest more than that.
A real nail tattoo
It must be said that this surprising tattoo technique has several advantages. Already, and contrary to what one might think at first glance, because getting a nail tattoo is painless ! This is the most important criterion for people who are reluctant to give in to the joys of tattooing for fear of hurting. However, the nail tattoo technique remains the same as for a classic tattoo, except that it is implemented on the nail plate which is hard (and mainly composed of keratin, remember) and not not on the skin (which is then pricked). In addition, with him, no fear of regretting his choice and having to wear nail polish forever to camouflage an obsolete pattern when weariness takes place because the nail tattoo is not really a permanent tattoo. Indeed, due to the natural growth cycle of the nail, this tattoo ends up disappearing in a few months, namely in four to six months more precisely. It is therefore a tattoo that we have no time to regret even if it is possible to enjoy it over time. Facts that certainly explain how the trend has managed to gain many followers.
The evolution of a real nail tattoo
The nail tattoo in the field of manicure
Having a real tattoo done on your nails remains a radical gesture (since it lasts almost half a year) and that said nail tattoo has a certain cost since it is still necessary to call on a professional tattoo artist to sport one. In addition, the technique is not necessarily mastered by all tattoo artists since the “canvases” of tattooing, which are usually flexible (skin) this time, are hard and not flexible (nails) and the patterns made on the nails must be d 'have a very fine line. A meticulous work therefore that only certain tattooists are able to achieve. So it didn't take long for fans of nail art appropriate the trend to make it more accessible by inviting everyone to apply tattoos, decals or self-adhesive stickers on their nails, or even to draw small freehand patterns on their nails with pens of nail art for the more experienced. With those nail tattoos, anything goes: fanciful patterns that you only want to wear for one evening, tattoos on all nails, a pattern that plays on several nails.
The nail tattoo has the advantage of being able in particular to be worn on bare nails so that the patterns are highlighted on the most natural hands possible as they are generally on the skin. A real asset for getting an express manicure by relying only on the application of a tattoo transfer or a tattoo sticker. But it is of course possible to associate the fake tattoo of the nail with a break of classic colored varnish or nude, just like making a real one nail art tattoo which mixes various colors of nail polish if you want to.
Examples of nail tattoos to copy
Nail tattoos on bare nails
A fake nail tattoo in accent nail
Themed tattoos on all nails
Two mini nail tattoos on pink manicure
Animal tattoo on multiple nails
How to get a nail tattoo?
- Sporting mini nail tattoos is not that complicated. But the methodology changes a bit depending on the type of accessories used, whether you opt for decal tattoos or self-adhesive stickers.
- Start by cutting and / or filing your nails to give them a nice shape. This is an important step to showcase your nail tattoos.
- Apply a clear polish base to your nails to avoid damaging them.
- If you go for the more minimalist version of the trend, which is a mini tattoo on one or more finger (s) on bare nails, you can go straight to tattoo placement. Otherwise, coat your nails with the color of varnish of your choice and let dry.
- Make way for the nail tattoo.
If you have opted for a decal tattoo : it is necessary to carry out the transfer with water, namely to peel off the protective film tattoo, place it on your nail then, come and dab the pattern with a damp sponge so that the transfer of the false tattoo takes place.
If you have chosen a self-adhesive sticker, All you have to do is peel off the film that protects the sticky side of the design and apply it to the nail of your choice. - Finally, apply a layer of transparent top coat to protect your nail tattoo.
To achieve your nail art, you can for example find nail stickers like the ones from Ciaté London which are available on asos.com
This varnish will make fans of mermaids dream:
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