Manicure done with red lacquer is classic and mainstream at the same time. It never goes out of fashion. It is universally suitable for any occasion: for every day, for a solemn event, a romantic evening, a walk in nature. It goes well with clothes of different styles and colors.
Secrets of red manicure
Red nails, like red lipstick, are not an addition to the image. They are the image itself, and their combination is just perfect. This combination emphasizes the woman's sexuality and elegance at the same time. In this case, bright makeup is excluded, because the accents in the image are already placed.
Catchy shadows, colored mascara and eyeliners - it will be too much. Women who start doing red manicure, the design of which can be very diverse, fall in love with it instantly, and it becomes their lifestyle. A bright image in the literal sense of the word is not always a good choice. But neat marigolds of scarlet color or a shade of marsalacan become a highlight that catches the eye.
How to properly and accurately do a red manicure?
Now consider the basic rules for creating such a bright manicure at home.
You need to do the following:
- It is very important to choose the right color of varnish depending on the type of appearance and skin tone. It is necessary to devote enough time to this and carefully choose the right shade. Because with the wrong choice, the varnish can ruin the whole image, and not decorate it.
- Manicure should be neat and fresh, and the hands soft and delicate, well-groomed. Red polish always draws attention to the hands.
- Never forget to apply a base before using such a bright base coat. If this is not done, then after removing the varnish with acetone, the nails will look just awful. The remnants of the pigment will not immediately wash off. The nails will still be a reddish tint for a couple of days. The same must be done if you are using not a simple varnish, but shellac, gel polish.
- Next, you need to remember to apply the fixer in two layers. As a result of this treatment, the manicure will last longer for a couple of days, the surface of the nail will not only shine, but also crack less. If you use shellac or just gel polish, you need to apply one layer of fixer. In the case of a matte texture varnish, this is not necessary.
- Normal polish, shellac or gel polish needs to be applied in two coats.
- The length of the nail is better to be short or medium. Red lacquer combined withexcessively long nails look vulgar and defiant, besides, it is simply inconvenient. Remember that this color visually shortens the nails. A similar effect creates a half-moon manicure and decor in the form of sparkles.
Nail design. Red manicure: shade selection tricks
In order for the nails to always look perfect, you should remember some subtleties of manicure and design.
How to match the shade of red lacquer to the type of appearance? First you need to determine what type of skin a woman has, cold or warm. From this information in the future, and should be repelled when choosing a shade of varnish. To determine your skin tone, conduct a simple test: smear red-orange lipstick on your wrist. If the veins are visible through it, then the skin type is cold, if not, it is warm.
For the correct selection of the tone of the varnish, you need to remember the following points:
- If a woman has long and thin fingers, then dark nail polish will suit her.
- If a girl has a cold skin type, then the shades of red nail polish, respectively, should be chosen cool, with a blue undertone (purple, fuchsia, marsala, beetroot, raspberry).
- If a woman has a warm skin type, then warm shades should be chosen: scarlet, terracotta, brick, coral, strawberry.
- White-skinned girls look great in light, vibrant colors.
- Women with dark skin should prefer rich, deep shades (ripe cherry, burgundy, marsala).
The right brush is the key to a beautiful manicure
Before you buy varnish, you must definitely check the brush for its application. The right choice of tool is an important point, since the uniformity of color application depends on its quality. The brush should not be very hard, evenly cut, the hairs should not stick out in different directions.
Trendy Shades
This season, stylists suggest choosing discreet, calm shades of red - tomato, watermelon, burgundy, raspberry, etc. However, you should not neglect the classics in any case. Bright and juicy red color will always be in trend. What could be more effective than its combination with matching lipstick and a strict black floor-length dress.
Interesting red manicure ideas
The design of a red manicure can be very diverse, despite the fact that it is already self-sufficient in itself. You need to mix paints, textures and apply the drawing correctly. Not everyone can do it on their own. For an unusual and stylish design, it is better to go to the salon. If you want to try to make something at home, then pay attention to the following design options:
- French manicure with red polish. A combination of matte and glossy finish will look especially impressive. You can deviate a little from the classical technique and use black varnish instead of white for the drawing, but leave the main part of the nail in red. For lovers of experiments and catchy details, the masters recommendtry to make a thin, barely noticeable strip between two shades, as in the photo. Use gold or silver lacquer for this. This detail will be an interesting element of decor.
- French with red lacquer on a transparent base. With this combination, you can use a wide variety of decor for the tips of the nails (rhinestones, sparkles, patterns, etc.). However, the design of a red manicure should not be too catchy, active.
- Red nail polish and black polka dots, casual style. This design is perfect for short nails. Draw neat black dots on several nails, but not all at once.
- Another version of the red manicure design is a plain matte or glossy finish and gold sparkles. The first option is preferable. Pay attention to the moon manicure in this combination. Gold and red is a royal combination that looks expensive and elegant.
- Red and black manicure. With the design in this case, you need to be especially careful. The combination is classic, but not from the simple category. You can distribute the colors according to the principle of a moon manicure or a jacket.
- Ombre manicure. A smooth transition from a light shade to a darker one is a classic for all time. Such a red manicure with a design on short nails will look great. It can be brought from a pale scarlet tone to a rich burgundy, almost black, which visually stretches the nails and fingers in length.
- Louboutin, or two-sided manicure. In this case, the surface of the nail is painted with black varnish, and the bottom is red, or vice versa. Ideanot new, but it is still in trend.
- Gothic style. The main colors of such a manicure are black, red, pewter, gray. The technique of its implementation is no different, except that the nails are given a special, specific shape.
- Red and white manicure. The design in this case is usually done in the style of an ombre or jacket, or a variety of patterns are applied to a plain surface, as in the photo above.
- Stamping grid. It can be of different tones - silver, beige, black. Green, cold yellow, purple, gray and blue shades are very well suited to red lacquer. The brighter the base coat, the calmer you need to choose the tone for the grid.
Conclusion
Red manicure will always distinguish a woman from the crowd. It looks elegant and impressive. However, there is one important condition. A manicure in red should be done very carefully, without flaws. Recently, masters are increasingly recommending to do the alignment of the nail plate before applying the coating. In the case of red lacquer, this advice is of particular relevance. The color is not capricious, but it has one feature. It makes more obvious and noticeable all the shortcomings of not only nails, but also hands.
