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# Prepare your nails. Wipe off any old nail polish with nail polish remover, then buff and shape your nails, if needed. If you don't have a steady hand, consider coating the skin around your nails with petroleum jelly; this will make cleaning up any mistakes easier later on. | # Prepare your nails. Wipe off any old nail polish with nail polish remover, then buff and shape your nails, if needed. If you don't have a steady hand, consider coating the skin around your nails with petroleum jelly; this will make cleaning up any mistakes easier later on. | ||
# Apply a base coat. Unfortunately, caviar manicures are short-lived, and only last 2 to 3 days. Nonetheless, it is still important to apply a base coat. Not only will this help your manicure last a little bit longer, but it will also protect your nail from stains. | # Apply a base coat. Unfortunately, caviar manicures are short-lived, and only last 2 to 3 days. Nonetheless, it is still important to apply a base coat. Not only will this help your manicure last a little bit longer, but it will also protect your nail from stains. | ||
| − | # Apply one coat of nail polish, then wait for the polish to dry.<ref>http://www.thedailyvarnish.com/2012/04/11/diy-caviar-manicure/</ref> You can use any color of nail polish you want, especially if you are using clear microbeads. If you are using colored microbeads, consider using a matching nail polish color; this will help conceal any potential gaps. Don't apply your second coat just yet, however; you will be painting and coating your nails with the microbeads one nail at a time. | + | # Apply one coat of nail polish, then wait for the polish to dry.<ref name="rf1">http://www.thedailyvarnish.com/2012/04/11/diy-caviar-manicure/</ref> You can use any color of nail polish you want, especially if you are using clear microbeads. If you are using colored microbeads, consider using a matching nail polish color; this will help conceal any potential gaps. Don't apply your second coat just yet, however; you will be painting and coating your nails with the microbeads one nail at a time. |
| − | #* For best results, consider a thinner formula with a flat finish rather than a shimmery one.<ref>https://www.beautylish.com/a/vcgwa/caviar-manicure</ref> | + | #* For best results, consider a thinner formula with a flat finish rather than a shimmery one.<ref name="rf2">https://www.beautylish.com/a/vcgwa/caviar-manicure</ref> |
| − | # Apply a thick coat of nail polish to your first nail. Again, resist the urge to paint all of your nails at once. If you paint all of your nails now, the nail polish will dry too quickly, and the beads won't stick.<ref>http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2012/03/look-for-less-ciates-caviar-manicure.html</ref> | + | # Apply a thick coat of nail polish to your first nail. Again, resist the urge to paint all of your nails at once. If you paint all of your nails now, the nail polish will dry too quickly, and the beads won't stick.<ref name="rf3">http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2012/03/look-for-less-ciates-caviar-manicure.html</ref> |
| − | # Sprinkle the microbeads over your nail. Alternatively, you can fill a small bowl or dish with the microbeads, then dip your nail into it.<ref>http://www.lucysstash.com/2012/03/dyi-caviar-manicure-inspired-by-ciate.html</ref> If the microbeads are not sticking, wait 10 seconds for the nail polish to get tacky, then try again.<ref | + | # Sprinkle the microbeads over your nail. Alternatively, you can fill a small bowl or dish with the microbeads, then dip your nail into it.<ref name="rf4">http://www.lucysstash.com/2012/03/dyi-caviar-manicure-inspired-by-ciate.html</ref> If the microbeads are not sticking, wait 10 seconds for the nail polish to get tacky, then try again.<ref name="rf2" /> |
# Gently pat the surface of your nail with your finger tip. This will press the microbeads into the polish and help them stick. It will also help the microbeads lay smoother and flatter against your nail without piling up. | # Gently pat the surface of your nail with your finger tip. This will press the microbeads into the polish and help them stick. It will also help the microbeads lay smoother and flatter against your nail without piling up. | ||
| − | #Sprinkle your nail with more microbeads, then pat it one more time, if needed. This helps fill in any potential gaps and give you a neater finish.<ref | + | #Sprinkle your nail with more microbeads, then pat it one more time, if needed. This helps fill in any potential gaps and give you a neater finish.<ref name="rf1" /> If your nail was neatly filled the first time around, then you can skip this step. |
| − | #Clean it up. Carefully run a manicure stick, an orange stick, or a toothpick around your nail cuticle. This will get rid of any stray beads that got onto the skin around your nail. and give you a neater finish.<ref | + | #Clean it up. Carefully run a manicure stick, an orange stick, or a toothpick around your nail cuticle. This will get rid of any stray beads that got onto the skin around your nail. and give you a neater finish.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* If you used any petroleum jelly around your nail, you can wipe it off with a q-tip at this point. If you didn't, you can use a thin brush dipped in nail polish remover to wipe away any stray bits of nail polish. | #* If you used any petroleum jelly around your nail, you can wipe it off with a q-tip at this point. If you didn't, you can use a thin brush dipped in nail polish remover to wipe away any stray bits of nail polish. | ||
#Do the rest of your nails in a similar fashion. Paint your next nail with a thick coat of nail polish. Dip this nail into the microbeads, then pat it gently. Coat the nail with more microbeads, if needed, then pat it one last time. Keep repeating this step until you have finished all of your nails. Remember to work on just one nail at a time. | #Do the rest of your nails in a similar fashion. Paint your next nail with a thick coat of nail polish. Dip this nail into the microbeads, then pat it gently. Coat the nail with more microbeads, if needed, then pat it one last time. Keep repeating this step until you have finished all of your nails. Remember to work on just one nail at a time. | ||
| − | # Wait about 10 minutes for the nail polish to dry.<ref | + | # Wait about 10 minutes for the nail polish to dry.<ref name="rf1" /> You don't need the nail polish to be ''completely'' dry for the next step; you just need it to be dry enough so that the microbeads don't budge. |
| − | # Gently dab a top coat onto the very tips of your nails. Do not brush the clear coat on, as this might cause the color to wear off or the beads to loosen.<ref | + | # Gently dab a top coat onto the very tips of your nails. Do not brush the clear coat on, as this might cause the color to wear off or the beads to loosen.<ref name="rf1" /> It may also cause the beads to loosen and fall off. Also, avoid applying the top coat over the entire nail, as this might cause the color to run or wear off. It will also change the texture of the manicure.<ref name="rf5">http://www.xojane.com/diy/caviar-manicure-microbeads-clate-nails</ref> |
#Wait for the nail polish to fully dry. This could take up to an hour. Remember, just because nail polish is dry to the touch does not mean that it is dry underneath. Avoid speeding up the process by spraying your nails with a "quick dry" spray. These types of sprays are only intended for nail polish, and they can ruin the microbeads by causing the colors to dissolve or bleed. | #Wait for the nail polish to fully dry. This could take up to an hour. Remember, just because nail polish is dry to the touch does not mean that it is dry underneath. Avoid speeding up the process by spraying your nails with a "quick dry" spray. These types of sprays are only intended for nail polish, and they can ruin the microbeads by causing the colors to dissolve or bleed. | ||
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#Try a French caviar manicure. Start out with a base coat, then apply a [[Do a French Manicure|French tip]]. Use white polish if you want to be traditional, or a different color if you want to be dramatic. Cover your entire nail with a clear top coat, let it dry, then paint just the French tip with more clear top coat. Apply the microbeads onto the tip of your nail as described in the method above. When you are done, seal the very edge of your nail with a final layer of top coat. | #Try a French caviar manicure. Start out with a base coat, then apply a [[Do a French Manicure|French tip]]. Use white polish if you want to be traditional, or a different color if you want to be dramatic. Cover your entire nail with a clear top coat, let it dry, then paint just the French tip with more clear top coat. Apply the microbeads onto the tip of your nail as described in the method above. When you are done, seal the very edge of your nail with a final layer of top coat. | ||
#* Because of their chunky size, consider doing a thicker French tip than usual. | #* Because of their chunky size, consider doing a thicker French tip than usual. | ||
| − | #Try a caviar shape. Do your base coat, nail polish coat, and top coat as usual, then let everything dry. Next, paint a shape using a nail art pen or a striper brush. Sprinkle the microbeads onto the wet polish, then gently pat them flat. Use a manicure stick, an orange stick, or a toothpick to shift any stray microbeads into place.<ref>http://paulinaspassions.com/caviar-bow-nails/</ref><ref>http://glamradar.com/caviar-pearls-skull-and-cross-nails/</ref> As always, work on one nail at a time. | + | #Try a caviar shape. Do your base coat, nail polish coat, and top coat as usual, then let everything dry. Next, paint a shape using a nail art pen or a striper brush. Sprinkle the microbeads onto the wet polish, then gently pat them flat. Use a manicure stick, an orange stick, or a toothpick to shift any stray microbeads into place.<ref name="rf6">http://paulinaspassions.com/caviar-bow-nails/</ref><ref name="rf7">http://glamradar.com/caviar-pearls-skull-and-cross-nails/</ref> As always, work on one nail at a time. |
| − | #* For a more precise application: wet the tip of an orange stick, then use it to pick up microbeads one by one as you press them into the wet polish.<ref | + | #* For a more precise application: wet the tip of an orange stick, then use it to pick up microbeads one by one as you press them into the wet polish.<ref name="rf7" /> |
#* Start with simple shapes, such as hearts, bows, or stripes. | #* Start with simple shapes, such as hearts, bows, or stripes. | ||
#Use clear beads on top of a colored manicure. Start with a base coat, then apply your manicure however you want (ie: stripes, [[Create a Marble Nail Effect Using Water|marbled]], [[Do Ombre Nails|ombre]], etc.). Seal with a thin layer of top coat, and wait for everything to dry. Apply a second, thick layer of top coat, then cover your nails with clear microbeads as described in the method above. The original design of your manicure will show through. | #Use clear beads on top of a colored manicure. Start with a base coat, then apply your manicure however you want (ie: stripes, [[Create a Marble Nail Effect Using Water|marbled]], [[Do Ombre Nails|ombre]], etc.). Seal with a thin layer of top coat, and wait for everything to dry. Apply a second, thick layer of top coat, then cover your nails with clear microbeads as described in the method above. The original design of your manicure will show through. | ||
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* You can buy microbeads from the scrapbooking or stamping section of an arts and crafts store. You can also find them online. | * You can buy microbeads from the scrapbooking or stamping section of an arts and crafts store. You can also find them online. | ||
* Some well-stocked beauty supply stores sell caviar manicure kits that contain microbeads. | * Some well-stocked beauty supply stores sell caviar manicure kits that contain microbeads. | ||
| − | * If you are sprinkling the microbeads over your nails, consider working over a cup, tray, or sheet of paper. This will make cleaning up a lot easier.<ref | + | * If you are sprinkling the microbeads over your nails, consider working over a cup, tray, or sheet of paper. This will make cleaning up a lot easier.<ref name="rf2" /> |
* When you are done, pour the rest of the microbeads back onto their container. Use a funnel or a rolled up sheet of paper to help you, if needed. | * When you are done, pour the rest of the microbeads back onto their container. Use a funnel or a rolled up sheet of paper to help you, if needed. | ||
| − | * To remove the manicure: soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover, then hold it over your nail for 20 seconds. Wipe it off, then move onto the next nail.<ref | + | * To remove the manicure: soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover, then hold it over your nail for 20 seconds. Wipe it off, then move onto the next nail.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | * Do not use nail glue to attach the microbeads. It will not hold the beads well, and you will end up with patches.<ref | + | * Do not use nail glue to attach the microbeads. It will not hold the beads well, and you will end up with patches.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | * Things like hair and shower loofah can easily get caught on the beads.<ref | + | * Things like hair and shower loofah can easily get caught on the beads.<ref name="rf1" /> |
* If you are doing any nail art, choose a slow-drying nail polish or top coat instead of a quick-drying one. This will give you more time to work with your microbeads. | * If you are doing any nail art, choose a slow-drying nail polish or top coat instead of a quick-drying one. This will give you more time to work with your microbeads. | ||
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
| − | * This manicure does not last a long time, so it is best for events, like concerts and parties. It only lasts 2 to 3 days.<ref | + | * This manicure does not last a long time, so it is best for events, like concerts and parties. It only lasts 2 to 3 days.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | * Be careful not to get any microbeads down the drain. Microbeads can be harmful to marine life.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/microplastic-waste-this-massive-tiny-threat-to-sea-life-is-now-in-every-ocean-9602430.html</ref> | + | * Be careful not to get any microbeads down the drain. Microbeads can be harmful to marine life.<ref name="rf8">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/microplastic-waste-this-massive-tiny-threat-to-sea-life-is-now-in-every-ocean-9602430.html</ref> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
