Manufacturers of materials for nail art do not get tired of delighting lovers of beautiful and well-groomed nails. Today, you can perform an original manicure in many ways. Fortunately, materials and equipment are quite affordable and are widely available in many stores. If you prefer to do your own manicure, our article with a selection of actual original ideas will help you to get inspired.
Main trends
For several years now, the fashion world has gravitated toward naturalness and naturalness. It is too early to conclude that the once super popular nude has begun to lose ground. On the contrary, the palette has expanded significantly, replenished with delicate shades of lilac, blue, lemon. It would seem that these colors are not related to naturalness, but they fit quite organically into such designs.
Negative space is another popular trend. This design involves the presence of "bare" areas of the nail.
It is worth mentioning such a trend as textured monograms. Once you have mastered the technique, you will be able to createmany original design options, because this element is combined with a variety of styles, colors, textures.
New items
A real hit can be called an original manicure in a watercolor style. It is not difficult to do it yourself, but you need, as they say, to fill your hand so that the coating is uniform, without smudges. Excellent result give ready-made watercolor varnishes. But you can make such a product yourself by mixing the gel polish with the top.
Such a new invention as fur-effect varnish has gained considerable popularity. The coating has a smooth, even surface without any lint, but thanks to special inclusions it looks like a cozy natural fur.
Rubs that allow you to get an iridescent mirror, pearl or metallic surface are already quite common. But it is possible that soon they will be replaced by an easier-to-use product that allows you to get a similar result - a varnish with a similar effect (holographic, sparkling sparkles, mother-of-pearl).
Actual shape and length
Stylists predict that in the coming season, many will rejoice at the return of long nails to fashion. True, a small length will also be relevant.
Among the shapes preferred oval, almond, soft square. Photos of the original manicure presented in our article prove that the variety of forms is very large.
Colors and shades
Summer is the time for juicy and bright colors, and gentle colors of awakening nature are good for spring. Autumn is timeshades of swamps, foliage and clay, and in winter it is worth painting your nails with sparkling varnishes, reminiscent of the New Year's fuss, sweets, gifts and snow patterns on the windows. It seems that trendsetters have no plans to challenge these claims yet.
Luxurious purple and all its variations are in trend. For the cold season, you can get varnishes in colors such as marsala, carmine, burgundy. For a hot season, you should take care of materials in yoghurt and pastel shades, but you should not forget about cheerful saturated colors. Particular attention should be paid to the range of turquoise, peach, olive.
Nail Design Materials
Retains its former popularity and sparkling decor. Rhinestones, kamifubuki, broths, opals and sparkles are relevant today even in everyday manicure. Flakes, decorative foil, all kinds of sprinkles are widely used, with which you can perform a fashionable and original manicure.
Manufacturers have recently significantly expanded the range of materials for stamping. Using a plate with a pattern applied to it and a special stamp, you can make a new original manicure. Not so long ago, many masters and amateurs spoke unflatteringly about this technique, the drawing could be printed poorly, it was difficult to choose a good varnish. Today, special paints are on sale. New stamps made entirely of transparent material also help to facilitate the task.
Preparatory stage
Before you start applying a decorative coating, you should carry out a series ofhygiene procedures. Not well-groomed nails with overdried cuticles, cuts and poorly processed ends will not save even the most fashionable design.
- Treat the cuticle in any convenient way.
- Give your nails the desired length and shape, file the ends.
- Buff the surface of your nails with a buff.
- Degrease your nails with alcohol. Do not touch the surfaces with your fingers, otherwise the coating will not adhere well.
- Finish your nails with primer.
- Apply base, cure in lamp.
After that, you can start implementing the design you like.
Do-it-yourself manicure with gel polish
To get a good result, which will last an average of two weeks, you need to strictly follow the technology. Apply a thin layer of gel polish (usually three is enough), dry each one in a lamp. Cover nails with top coat, dry it, gently remove stickiness using a lint-free cloth and alcohol. After that, you can start attaching decorative elements.
For fixing rhinestones, a transparent gel or special glue is suitable. Slightly drown the crystal, circle around it with a top, dry it. If you are using kamifubuki or glitter, these will also need to be covered with a top coat to even out the surface.
To perform the original manicure, gel paints are also very useful. They are denser than gel polishes, do not flow and are better pigmented.
Decorative sand orpowder, and only then bake.
The use of foil requires a lot of skill. Experienced craftsmen advise not to experiment with all kinds of glue, but to use a special one that is sold in manicure stores (there is practically no difference in price). Pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations. With this material, even the simplest design can be turned into an original and special one. To do this, decorate the nails of the ring fingers with foil and add some strokes to the little fingers or index fingers.
After completing the design, immediately clean the brushes, palette, dots and other tools with a special tool so that they do not deteriorate. Apply a nourishing cream or special oil to the skin around the nails.
