The fashion for pastel shades, which began about 7 years ago, does not seem to be going to lose ground. After all, the fair sex is so fond of these delicate, creamy colors that you don’t want to part with them at all. Sky blue, mint and powder colors have become firmly established not only in fashion, but also in the field of nail art. Pastel shades manicure is extremely popular and very diverse. If you are a supporter of gentle tones on nails, then this article is for you.
Gel polish manicure
Today, most women do not use ordinary varnish coatings. The reason for this was the appearance of such a phenomenon in nail art as gel polish. Unlike ordinary varnish, the gel is wear-resistant and glossy. In this article, the photo of a manicure in pastel shades demonstrates a variety of design ideas.
And if in the early years of hisSince the beginning of the manicure industry, women visited beauty salons to get a shiny coating for their nails, but today the situation has changed. More and more women are choosing home gel polish manicure. Having spent once on the necessary equipment and tools for the job, you will save a lot of money, as well as time.
Gel polish technique
To make a manicure with gel polish, follow the instructions:
- Make a nail bath with warm water and a tablespoon of sea s alt. Hold your hands in this solution for about 10-15 minutes, then treat the cuticle. If you have not yet mastered the cut manicure, then simply move the cuticle with a pusher or an orange stick.
- File the side ridges of the nail and give them the desired shape. One of the main rules for a perfect manicure is the same length of all nails. Don't feel sorry for grown nails if one of them is broken. Align the rest by the length of the shortest one.
- Lightly buff your nails with a buff, giving them a uniform surface. Next, degrease the plates and apply a primer. This tool is needed so that the gel polish lies better on the nail plate and increases its durability. Don't apply too much primer to your nails, just lightly stroke the surface of the nails with a damp brush. The primer does not require drying under a lamp. And it dries naturally within 2-3 seconds.
- Apply base coat in a very thin, even coat. Make sure that the base is applied without any inclusions in the form of hairs and other things.garbage. Since it will depend on the first layer how the gel polish will lay down. After covering the nails with the base, dry the plates under the lamp for 30-60 seconds, depending on its power.
- Apply color gel polish. Try to make the layer as thin as possible. Dry in a lamp. If one layer is not enough, apply another one or two, drying each one thoroughly.
- Finish your nails with top or top gel polish. This stage is extremely important for a manicure, since the top must insure against chips. To do this, with a semi-dry top brush, go over the ends of the nails and their free edges. Only then dry them in the lamp for 1 minute. This technique, called "sealing", helps to keep the manicure intact for a longer time, avoiding premature detachments.
- If the top coat has a sticky layer, then remove it with a lint-free cloth with a degreaser.
Delicate manicure with sand design
After you have mastered the gel polish technique, it's time to start choosing a beautiful manicure design in pastel shades. Delicate multi-colored design with special sand will appeal not only to young girls, but also to romantic feminine persons.
One-color coating is applied according to the above instructions for creating a manicure with gel polish. After the nails are covered with a finishing gel, you can proceed to the design. To do this, you will need a thin brush, fine sand for nail art, and a base. Dip the brush into the base and draw hearts and small dots on the nail as shown.on the picture. Next, take a pusher and collect a small amount of sand on its shoulder blade. Then spray it over the nail and dry it in a lamp. After drying, remove the nail and shake off excess sand. Do not apply a top coat over this design, it will damage the texture of the sand.
Powder geometry
One of the universal options for pastel shades of manicure is pale pink. Unlike the already bored milky one, the dusty rose color looks impressive and at the same time simple.
This manicure uses 2 types of coating: plain and sparkles. It is possible to achieve a dense sparkling layer either using gel polish with a large amount of sparkles in the composition, or by mixing the base and loose sparkling dots. For the second option, you will need a special container and a brush. Put a small amount of the base into a container and add the glitter from the jar, mix and apply on the prepared nail. Top with top.
Dilutes this gentle manicure in pastel shades with a geometric pattern of straight lines. To create them, use a dense black gel polish and a brush with a thin long bristle.
Blue ribbon design
Another commonly used nail design option is ribbons. Thin stripes of various metallic shades perfectly decorate the manicure, adding shine to it. For those who want to try pastel manicure with ribbon, we recommend that you pay attention to the following idea.
First of all, choose the colors of the gel polish so thatso that they form a transition from a dark shade to a light one. To apply the varnish in even layers, use a thin brush. Without drying your nails with a finishing gel, proceed to the tapes. To do this, glue the ribbons at the junction of the varnish colors. And only then dry your nails.
Tip: to prevent the ends of the tapes from clinging to clothes, cut them a few centimeters before the edge of the nail plate.
Cute triangles
Girls bright and active are recommended to choose a manicure with an unusual design - triangles. Read on to learn how to make this option.
The advantage of this particular manicure for short nails in pastel shades is that it looks great with various styles of clothing. So, as a monochromatic coating, you will need lilac, blue and white gel polishes. Nameless fingers, decorated with triangles, are decorated with hand-painted and decorative elements. To glue the metal triangles on the nail, apply a little base and fix the decor on it.
Flower Manicure
If you want to dilute gloomy everyday life with the brightness of summer moments, then we advise you to take a closer look at the floral version. For a manicure in pastel shades with a design, you will need rhinestones and kamifubuki (small circles).
Apply decor in the form of flowers on an uncured base, slightly pressing each of them into the surface of the nail. Then dry the plates under the lamp and cover with a top coat. Original and delicate manicure with flowersready!
