It comes as no surprise that women love getting their nails done. Well-maintained nails are part of the female image and can be an indicator of their personality. While there have been some variations in the typical manicure such as gel nails, acrylic sets, signature nail systems, and no-chip polish, a new form of fashion has hit the trends known as airbrush nail art. This is a small fingernail design generated through using paint blown through and airbrush spray tool.
While salon manicurists do the majority of nail art designs at their studios, more and more individuals have become interested in attempting airbrush nail art from the convenience of their own home. With hundreds of nail polish colors to choose from in addition to the art decals and stencils, airbrush nails are a top choice for nail design. This creative technique has the ability to provide smooth transition tones and complex drawings.
Advantages of Using Airbrushing on Nails
- Reduces sloppy strokes.
- Eliminates lines of different thickness.
- Lessons paint dripping.
- Keeps proportions and patterns uniform.
- Results in bright, creative designs with smooth gradients.
Acquiring the knowledge and skill to airbrush your nails is attainable through special courses as well as trial and error. Necessary tools and materials can be purchased through SprayGunner.com online stores and include an airbrush system which is design to work with liquid lacquer compositions, a compressor, nail art stencils, and paint colors. The abundant selection can be quite overwhelming at first but are geared towards your ability level.
The ability to actually apply the airbrush comes with experience. Begin with simple designs and stencils, then gradually move towards more complex concepts once you gain confidence. The process can be quite time consuming as only one color can be airbrushed at a time. Furthermore, depending on your design, more than one stencil may be used to achieved the desired result. A varnish top coat protects the airbrush design once completed.
One great thing about airbrushing nails is that it can be used to paint on real or acrylic nails. It should last the same amount of time as regular nail polish and will gradually wear off over time, especially around the edges of nails. A quality application can last approximately two weeks, although those who are more active may notice that their artwork wears off more quickly.
In terms of airbrushing, there are an abundance of words or phrases that will be unfamiliar if you are just learning the technique. Let's review a few of these below.
Single Action - An airbrush where the air and paint are turned on simultaneously by depressing the trigger and a set amount of paint is released.
Dual Action or Double Action - An airbrush where the trigger for air is depressed and paint is released once it is pulled backed. This allows for regulation in the amount of paint sprayed and enables more control.
External Mix - An airbrush where the air and paint are mixed externally for a coarser appearance.
Internal Mix - An airbrush where the paint is mixed with air inside the tip of the airbrush for a softer appearance.
Air Source - A devise that produces pressurized air such as a compressor, and is used to provide the air source that sprays the paint.
Pound Per Square Inch (PSI) - A measurement of air pressure which determines which materials can be sprayed as well as the viscosity of the material.
Frisket Film - A transparent, self-adhering stencil material that contains a peel-off backing.
Airbrush Template - Reusable stencil that contain a pre-cut design used to develop images on nails. These are not self-adhering like frisket films.
Nail airbrushing and designs can be a fun way to add pizzazz to your nail art studio or home paint application. While it takes a lot of skills and knowledge, there are plenty of guides and options available ranging from beginners to experts. Just as acrylic nails and other popular forms of manicuring rose to existence, airbrush nails has become a necessity for some women and is a great investment!
