Nail art for beginners is a great opportunity not only to diversify manicure, but also to practice artistic skills. In addition, simple and concise patterns look elegant and sophisticated.
What you need
In order to make drawings on the nails, beginners do not need to purchase expensive tools. Most patterns can be made using improvised means:
- adhesive tape or special adhesive tapes for manicure;
- needle;
- pieces of foil;
- glitter;
- thin paint brushes;
- varnishes of different shades;
- toothpick;
- nail file;
- nail polish remover or corrector.
Before starting to create a pattern on the nails, it is better for beginners to practice on a nail stencil or on paper. Because if the pattern does not work out for you, then you will have to use nail polish remover, and this is not very useful for the nail. Also, your workplace should be well lit so that there is no color distortion.
Variant with adhesive tape
The simplest drawings on nailsbeginners can be done with adhesive tape or special self-adhesive strips. Before you start creating a manicure, you need to prepare your hands. Nails need to be cleaned of the old coating, cuticles should be treated and a base coat applied. After completing all these steps, proceed to create a pattern.
Using tape, you can make an ornament consisting of stripes of various colors.
- Finish the nail with the desired shade.
- After the layer is dry, stick a strip of adhesive tape of the width you need.
- Cover your nail with a different shade.
You can make an ornament in the form of several stripes, triangles or rhombuses in this way. It is convenient to use this technique to do French and moon manicure.
Dot pattern
One of the easiest nail designs for beginners is dots. You can make them with a toothpick, hairpins or a rod from a pen. Using various tools, you can create an interesting pattern of dots of different diameters.
For example, using toothpicks, you will get small circles, and using a rod, create dots of a larger diameter. From them you can create various drawings that will look interesting and neat. There is another kind of dot pattern - drops. In the center, a drop of large diameter is made, the rest are made smaller.
The dots go great with both stripes and other geometric patterns. To make the ornament more neat and professional, you can purchasespecial devices for manicure - dots.
Using shadows in manicure
Also one of the easy nail designs for beginners is a combination of nail polish and eye shadow.
- Apply your desired shade of nail polish.
- After it dries, use the applicator or sponge to cover the surface of the nail plate with eye shadow.
- Fix the result with clear varnish.
Get an unusual and beautiful manicure. But before proceeding with its implementation, check how varnish and shadow interact. It is important that they do not spread and look neat.
Gradient manicure
He has a simple technique, but he looks original and spectacular. For this you need a sponge. Apply a coat on the nail, after it dries, proceed to create a gradient.
Apply a few shades of polish on the sponge and pat them onto the nail. You will get a smooth transition between shades. You just need to work with a sponge quickly so that the varnishes do not spread and mix, and the gradient turns out to be bright and saturated.
Needle drawing
With a regular needle, you can make a variety of beautiful patterns. Painting made with contrasting shades of varnish will look especially impressive. The photo below shows how to make drawings on nails step by step. For beginners, it is important to understand the sequence of actions.
- Apply clear polish to your nails. He will act asprotective coating against possible needle scratches.
- After the base has dried, the nail is covered with background varnish.
- On top of the coating, make a drop of varnish of a different color. Until it dries, start drawing with a needle. Having immersed its tip in a drop, start creating the pattern you need. After the pattern is completed, apply clear varnish again.
This way you can create unusual abstract or floral patterns. Or maybe small drawings, for example, a flower. But it's better to practice on a paper sheet before you start drawing on a nail.
Creating patterns with a brush
For beginners, nail polish can be done with a brush. For this, it is not necessary to graduate from art school. But novice masters do not need to immediately take on the creation of complex compositions. One of the easiest nail designs for beginners is the geometric pattern.
- Apply base coat on the nail. After it dries, coat it with the desired shade of varnish.
- Paint one part with a different color varnish.
- Using a thin brush and black lacquer draw a path separating these parts. Fix the resulting pattern with a top coat.
After you master simple drawings, you will be able to create more complex and beautiful compositions. It is not necessary to make patterns with a brush on all nails. One painted nail will look spectacular, and the rest can be covered with a plain varnish.
Use of acrylic paints
It is quite easy for beginners to make drawings on nails with acrylic paints, and for some, working with this composition will seem even easier than with ordinary varnishes. Of course, it is better to practice on paper so that the pattern turns out beautiful and neat. Below is a step by step guide on how to make a nail art. Beginners often learn to paint with acrylics.
- Cover your nails with pastel nail polish.
- On the left side with brown acrylic paint, draw two curved lines - these are twigs.
- Draw small leaves with green paint. Highlight the middle with a lighter shade. After the drawing is dry, apply a top coat.
Manicure made with acrylic paints looks bright. You can fantasize and experiment. To make your manicure last as long as possible, be sure to use a top coat.
Drawing on nails with gel polish
This coating is very popular among beginners due to its durability and saturation of the palette. You can create a variety of patterns, both simple and complex. The main thing is to know the features of working with such a coating.
- Before you start creating a manicure, you need to degrease your nails.
- Gel polish is applied in a thin layer so that it dries better and the drawing is neat.
- Each new layer must be dried under a UV lamp.
Below is a step by step gel nail art. Beginners shouldbe aware that this will require a needle and varnishes of several shades.
- Apply base coat to nails.
- After it dries, cover your nails with gel polish of the desired shade. Dry it under a UV lamp.
- Next, cover your nails again with the same shade. Without drying it, dots dots with a different color of varnish.
- Use the needle to make a figure-eight movement in different directions.
- Cure the design under a UV lamp, then apply a top coat.
By gradually improving your skills, you will be able to create beautiful and interesting nail designs.
Stamping technique
One of the popular ways to create an original manicure for beginners is stamping. This is the transfer of a pattern to the nail plate using a stamp. To use this technique you will need:
- plate with engraved patterns - it should be flat and metallic;
- stamp to transfer the picture;
- scraper to remove excess polish.
The main advantage of this method is that using a stamp you can create a pattern of any complexity in 10-15 minutes, while the master would spend about 1.5-2 hours on it. Stamping can also be combined with other techniques, such as using tape.
Using decorations
With the help of various sequins and rhinestones, you can diversify your manicure. If you are not sure that you can draw a beautiful pattern or youIf you need to make a festive design quickly, decorations are a great option.
You can only decorate one nail with rhinestones. Or make some pattern. To keep decor elements on the nail plate longer, choose materials that fit as closely as possible to the surface.
You can find various schemes of drawings on the nails for beginners, which can greatly simplify the process of performing a manicure. If you are just starting to master nail design, then you do not need to think that creating patterns will be too difficult for you. You will be able to choose the most suitable technique. As you improve your skills, you will be able to easily create beautiful designs in the future.
