3D nail art is the process of creating three-dimensional artwork on the fingernails. Typically, the 3D design is created on acrylic, or fake, nails, which are then applied over the wearer’s fingernails. To create the designs, the artist adds colored acrylic to a mold using a paintbrush and waits for it to harden. Once the acrylic dries and hardens, the artist removes the 3D nail art from the mold and glues it to the fake fingernails.
Flowers are one of the most common 3D nail art creations. The petals and leaves stick up from the surface of the nail for a dramatic look. Nail art is popular not only for beauty, but for formal occasions such as a wedding. Non-acrylic 3D nail art options include gemstones and other materials small enough to glue onto the nails.
When designing nail art, the artist starts with a colored background on the nail itself. This can be as simple as a clear coating for shine or a colorful coating with glitter for extra sparkle. The nail art is added on top using a small amount of clear adhesive. Often, the 3D nail art is colorful and can be painted over with a clear or glitter top-coat of nail polish.
Nail art requires extra caution and care to avoid breaking the 3D creations off. While nail art can be applied to real nails, it is often used on fake nails because the nails are stronger and longer, providing more room to work with. When the wearer wants to apply the art herself, fake nails are much easier to work with instead of working on her own fingernails. Nails can be pre-designed and sold to a customer, or the customer can pick the design before the nails are created.
Customers can receive 3D nail art treatments at professional nail salons or may choose to try the process at home. Treatment at a salon starts at $45 US Dollars (USD) on average and can run higher depending on the salon. The at-home cost varies widely depending on the cost of the chosen molds, acrylic material and supplies, and the fake nails. Nail art lessons and designs are available online for people who want to try 3D nail art out on their own.
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Othilia
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I want to learn how to do 3d nail art. Does anyone know where I can find a step by step nail art guide or DVD? |
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otatop
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For my sister's wedding I gave her the gift of 3d acrylic nail art. The base was light pink and the design was all in white. The nail artist created an effect of pearls and lace on each of her nails. They were absolutely stunning.
Our other sister thought it was a waste of money until she saw the wedding photos. The pictures of the cake cutting and toasting showed her nails off like they were works of art.
For anyone that needs bridal gift ideas, 3d nails are a perfect choice. |
