Pierced nails were last year’s statement sets. Now the fashion-conscious are wearing bangle nails. The design decorates your manicure with miniature copies of resin bracelets and metal hoops. Some styles include tiny watches and beaded bands because why not. Overall, it’s a weirdly charming trend and incredibly customizable, which makes it perfect right now. Let’s have a look at bangle nails and see how artists are creating the look.
Bangle Nails
From Wrists to Fingertips
Nail charms are a popular way to accessorize a manicure. But they are typically limited to bows, butterflies, rhinestones, and cartoon characters. This early in the bangle nails trend, it’s challenging to find miniature bracelets, so some artists are crafting tiny copies from acrylic and similar materials. They take their inspiration from what models wore during fashion week and bracelets seen on celebrity arms. There’s also some influence from Y2K fashion.
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Tips for the Perfect Bangle Nails
As you might imagine, bangle nails look stunning on long tips since they imitate bracelets. It’s not always possible to find soft gels in the right length, and not everyone feels comfortable working with acrylic. The good news is there’s a third way that’s easy enough for beginners to explore.
LAVIS Poly Extension Gel is a premixed product that’s ideal for sculpting extensions and crafting 3D nail art. It comes out of the tube odorless and ready to use, with no monomer needed. It won’t harden until it’s cured in a nail lamp, making it ideal for experimenting with new styles. Moreover, it’s compatible with other gel products for unlimited creativity.
Apply the poly gel to the nail mold and smooth it with slip solution and a brush to the length you want. After pressing the mold into place and curing under the nail lamp, file the nail tip and decorate it however you like.
You can also use poly gel to create the bangles! A nail charm mold is helpful but not necessary. Poly gel is straightforward to sculpt freehand. The slip solution keeps it from sticking to the brush, or you can use a silicone tool to shape designs.
Hard gel is another low-odor option for building extensions for bangle nails. LAVIS Builder Gel in a Jar comes in clear and sheer colors that are the most popular shades for this type of design. It only needs a base and a top coat, so you can get right to work on crafting embellishments. By the way, LAVIS Non-Sticky Builder Gel in a Jar is excellent for sculpting tiny bangles!
If you’re creating very long extensions, try flash curing the builder gel inside the mold. Then add a dab more at the base before flipping the mold and pressing it into place on the natural nail. Cure thoroughly, remove the mold, and file and shape the tip. Then add all the hoops, rings, and bands your heart desires.
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Short Nails with Bangles
The bangle nails style is versatile enough to include short nails, too. Here’s a set that embellishes a single accent nail with bangles. The tiny tortoiseshell “bracelet” and the golden bands color-coordinate with the matte chrome pattern on the remaining fingertips. Reportedly, this look was created with soft gel tips, so let’s see how it’s done.
Soft Gel Tips for Press-on Bangle Nails
Upgrade your look with soft gel tips. They come in various lengths and shapes so you can personalize bangle nails down to every detail.
The first step after selecting the style is to make sure there’s a fit for every fingertip. It’s best to use tweezers or wear gloves to avoid getting skin oil on the tips. Ensure each one covers the nail plate without overlapping onto the skin. Then laying them out in order helps the process go smoothly.
Apply the protein bond and primer to the natural nail, followed by the base coat. Then place a dot of adhesive on the underside of the tip, flip the nail, and press it into place while flash curing for 10 seconds. Once all the tips are applied, do the final cure for 60 seconds. Then paint and texture the nails however you wish.
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Choosing a Scheme for Bangle Nail Art
Bangle manicures inspire enthusiasm. If you’re not careful, you’ll be wearing junk nails instead of an elegant design! It’s wise to plan ahead regarding the base color and assorted nail jewelry.
Will you need to stock up on rhinestones and sculpting gel? How about tips, adhesive, or tools? Our store has everything you need to create bangle nails!
For example, picture miniature chunky bracelets crafted from poly gel and painted with cat eye polish. We have an extensive selection of cat eye colors that are often on sale.
Or what about miniature watches polished with chrome powder? We doubt you’ll find this many chrome powder colors anywhere else.
If you prefer to use premade items, browse our nail charms or even dig through your jewelry box. Perhaps there’s a pair of earring hoops or an old necklace you could repurpose.
Color schemes don’t have to be tricky because you’ll be starting with a flattering neutral base. That’s because bangle nails are supposed to resemble an extension of the bracelets on your wrist, so most artists use nude shades. Then you could customize the bangle colors according to the season, an ensemble, or an event. Both colorful and monochrome bangle designs are valid.
Also consider texture. Will the bangles be chunky or narrow? Will you add chains or jewels? Will the bracelets look like resin or precious metals?
Finally, you might be wondering how long it takes to do bangle nails. Experienced nail artists say they spend around four hours per set when each fingertip is embellished.
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Conclusion
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