Neon pigment powders: A must-have for all nail art lovers!
Look no further, because this item is a must-have for all nail art lovers! With the neon pigment powders you can create super cool nail art creations in no time! Have you ever heard of it, or worked with it? Read on and discover how to apply the pigment powders, discover some nail art inspiration and why you need this for the festival season.
What is neon pigment powder?
Neon pigment powder is an intensely pigmented fluorescent powder, which is used to create striking nail art. You can apply the pigments to natural nails, acrylic nails and gel nails. Make sure to apply a base coat first.
The cool thing about the pigment powder is that your cool nail art design lights up in blacklight. That's why this is so fantastic for when you go to a party or festival.
How do you use the neon pigment powders?
No stress, the pigment powders are very easy to apply. What is handy to always have with you?
- The products you need for your normal gel polish routine (file, degreaser, nail wipes, etc.)
- Base coat
- White color gel polish (LAKKIE White Rice)
- Neon pigment powders
- Soft brush
- Top coat
Below you will find some examples of nail art designs with explanations.
Ombre snake print
- First prepare your nails as you would for any manicure (file, push back cuticles, degrease, etc.)
- Apply a base coat and seal the front of the nail as well
- Then paint a white base coat, then the colors will come out best
- After curing the white base coat (White Rice), apply some pigment powder with a soft brush. Start at the bottom and work towards the middle. With the other color, start at the top of the nail and work towards the middle, and let the colors overlap a little, so that you get a nice ombre effect. Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the result. Wipe away the excess powder with a clean brush.
- Then apply a layer of blooming gel and do not harden this layer.
- Take a dotting tool and put dots with a black gel polish (Pure Black). Wait until they are well-spread and then harden this layer.
- Then apply a top coat and cure it well
- Finally, apply some cuticle oil to properly care for your cuticles.
Color explosion
- First prepare your nails as you would for any manicure (file, push back cuticles, degrease, etc.)
- Apply a covering rubber basecoat (Sweet Cinnamon) and seal the front of the nail as well. Repeat this step until you are happy with the coverage.
- Apply the pigment powder with a soft brush, work from the end to the middle. Do this very softly and dabbing (a small touch with the nail is enough), so that you can still see the structure of the powder. Do this with another color. Work from the outside to the middle again and let the colors overlap a little.
- Then take a small piece of the foil flakes and place it on the nail where you want them. Press it down a little bit with a tool, before applying the topcoat.
- Then apply a top coat and cure it well
- Finally, apply some cuticle oil to properly care for your cuticles.
Nail art color gradient
Do you want to make a color transition with the pigment powders just like the 2nd or 3rd nail art design? Then read on.
- First prepare your nails as you would for any manicure (file, push back cuticles, degrease, etc.)
- Then apply a base color, which can be any color. Repeat this step until this color is completely opaque.
- Then apply a top coat or a matte top coat and cure this layer well. Make sure that there is no sticky layer left on your nails, that I the most important
- Then make a nail art pattern that you like with a white gel polish color (White Rice). Cure this layer as well
- Then you apply the neon pigment powder with a soft brush. Wipe your brush clean every time you apply a different color. Let the colors overlap nicely. When you are satisfied with the result, wipe away the excess powder.
- Then apply a top coat and cure it well
- Finally, apply some cuticle oil to properly care for your cuticles.
These are some nail art examples you could make with the neon pigment powder. Here are some extra tips:
- Place a piece of paper or a placemat under the pigment powder (before everything is completely covered)
- Always have a cloth at hand
- Do not wear white clothing when using this
- The more you practice the better you will get!
Have fun creating cool nail art creations!
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