Women have been decorating themselves with flowers since before the beginning of time. With the development of crafts, floral motifs have gained even more popularity. Fashion historians claim that this plot was almost the first in embroidery, lace weaving, and painting. Today, it is also found almost everywhere and, of course, occupies its honorable niche in nail art.
There are a huge number of flower manicure options, among which every fashionista can find something of her own.
General recommendations
A good nail designer, armed with modern tools and quality materials, can bring almost any idea to life. Floral manicure can be done in a variety of techniques. But in all cases, it is worth remembering moderation: an abundance of assorted colors looks tasteless.
When choosing a design, one should not forget about color harmony. All shades should be well combined with each other. You should also think in advance what jewelry you plan to wear on your hands.
And the main requirement that guarantees a good result, as in all other cases, is the he alth and well-groomed hands. Wounded or dry cuticles, poorly processed nail ends,uneven surface, blots of varnishes - all this will nullify the efforts made.
If you decide to make a manicure with flowers yourself, be sure to practice in advance on a draft: paints on paper, varnishes on tips. It is worth painting nails only if you have sufficient artistic skills. Well, for those who do not have the skills, but strive to learn how to decorate their own nails, there are many alternative techniques.
Background for flowers
Bright floral manicure is relevant for the warm season. You can safely choose such a design before going to the resort. The choice of colors is wide, but the priority is juicy berry shades and delicate pastel colors.
For the cold period, burgundy, marsala, carmine, purple hues, inky blue, anthracite gray are traditional. But it is worth noting that in winter, floral motifs are not so popular.
Small flowers look great on a black background. This option is good for any season. The basic background for painting can also be a neutral shade of beige-flesh color. Detailed flowers in a realistic style are especially good on it.
What flowers to portray?
If you are going to the salon for a trendy manicure, the choice is unlimited. Orchids, irises, lilies are in trend. Classic roses do not lose their relevance. This season, you should pay attention to an unusual trend, when a flower is drawn on two or three nails, or a flowering branch passes through several nails.(for example, sakura, clematis, tea rose).
For the holiday season, less solemn flowers are also good: naive daisies, touching cornflowers, delicate bluebells.
Before you do your own manicure with flowers, evaluate the strength. It is not at all necessary to start with attempts at photographic resemblance to the original. There are many designs with stylized flowers, the species of which is not necessary to determine. The main thing is that the flower should be guessed in the picture.
Don't forget the details. So that the flower does not look lonely on the nail, complement it with leaves, stems. And those who love to shine can decorate the design with small transparent rhinestones that imitate dew drops. Other decorative details are also acceptable: elements of a wicker basket, bows and ribbons, butterflies.
Shape and length
Long nails aren't the only option that flower manicures go well with. On nails of small length, you can also depict many original plots. Moreover, for short plates, something that owners of long lengths should avoid is acceptable: varnishes of dark shades up to black, as well as a shimmer. However, there is a recommendation to choose smaller flowers, too large conceal the size of the nail, make it disproportionate.
Giving the regrown part a shape, remember the current trends. Rounded rectangle and oval nails are in fashion. Predatory sharp tips give way to more natural forms. A spade-shaped flared edge is simply unacceptable, in the vast majority of cases it looks inharmonious.
Required tool
In addition to all that is necessary for hygiene procedures, some more tools will come in handy. Before applying the pattern, be sure to treat the surface with a polishing buff. It will provide a gentle gentle effect and make the nails smooth without injuring them.
For spot application of varnishes, it is convenient to use dots. If you do not have such a tool, try replacing it with a regular invisible one with small balls on the tips. An orange stick with a sharp edge or a toothpick will also come in handy. It is better not to scratch the surface of the nail with a needle.
To draw details, you just need a set of brushes of different thicknesses. In order not to spoil the pattern and extend the life of the tool, immediately wipe the pile with a sponge moistened with solvent during work. Don't let the polish dry on your brushes.
Another tool may come in handy for different techniques. For example, if you are doing a manicure with decals, you can not do without thin tweezers and small scissors. Make sure you have everything at hand before you start.
Basic drawing techniques
There are two main ways to do a flower manicure.
In the first case, the colors are mixed wet, without waiting for drying. You need to work with each nail in turn, and not apply drops of varnish to everything at once. The technique is as follows. On a damp background, apply a dot of a contrasting color. dotsomdraw a line from the center of the dot, drawing out the varnish. In this technique, you can easily draw leaves and petals of different colors.
The second method requires drying the base layer. The drawing is applied with a brush. To level the surface, a top or fixative varnish is used.
Various designs
Manicure with flowers on the nails can be done in different techniques. A couple of large, well-drawn flowers will transform a neutral jacket, making it truly festive. You can use another technique by decorating the print with contrasting stripes on the edges. Painting is also suitable for lunar design.
It's great to play with the now fashionable idea of negative space, when some parts of the nails are covered with colorless varnish.
Don't be afraid to combine trendy geometric patterns with delicate floral motifs. This design looks very harmonious.
Using dry flowers for manicure
The nail art department sells a very unusual material - small flat dried parts of natural plants. If you chose this option for a summer or spring floral manicure, it will require great care.
Arrange flowers with tweezers and fine dots over thin base coat. Be sure to cover the nail with a top coat.
Stickers & Decals
This method has long been chosen by those who do not draw very well. And demand, as you know, creates supply. Therefore, today there are a huge number of ready-madepictures with which you can make a delicate flower manicure.
The pictures are designed for different types of polish - both regular and gel. In both cases a fixing topcoat is required.
Stamping technique
Discs with laser-cut microscopic grooves were invented in Asia. Today, masters call them a real breakthrough, because they allow you to create a perfectly even pattern.
To make a stamping manicure with a floral pattern, you will need a plate with the appropriate pattern, a spatula and a stamp. Apply a small amount of varnish to the slot, gently spread with a spatula. Press the stamp and transfer the imprint to the nail. It remains only to dry and cover with top.
Time and place for a floral manicure
Remember that these designs are not suitable for a solid business style, but they can go well with holiday looks.
You can also make a manicure with flowers for a wedding. By the way, it is not necessary to adhere to the white-beige range. Play with the current trend of bright accents. If the bride's outfit contains details of a contrasting color (shoes, ribbons, hairpins, stones in jewelry, a sash, stockings), you can paint with varnish of the same shade and flowers.
This manicure is also good for a relaxed atmosphere: walks, meetings with friends, trips to a resort, excursions.
