Every season, the fashion for nail design is updated. Although novelties attract considerable attention, often a well-known technique suddenly appears in a new light. That's what happened this season. Designers again turned to the gradient. This time, the vertical gradient on the nails is chosen as a background for stamping, freehand drawing or a large composition.
It has the advantage of being easier to do than the horizontal ombre. Therefore, it can be made at home and be in trend. The main thing is to choose the right fashionable color scheme.
What is a vertical gradient on nails
The very concept of a gradient (or ombre, as it is also called) is in a smooth transition of shades from one to another. Usually two colors are used for this, but there can be three or even four. It is good taste that dark tones turn into light ones and are made up of one part of the spectrum - cold or warm.
White and black are considered neutral. Therefore, a color stretch from a thick, pigment-rich tone to a light, transparent or dense pastel can bemade in any color.
In contrast to the horizontal version of this design, in which all nails have a color transition from the cuticle to the free edge, the vertical gradient on the nails is distributed from one side ridge to another. So from different angles, the nails seem to be painted with different varnishes. It is not as expressive as horizontal, but visually lengthens the nails.
Trendy colors
Naturality in everything - this is now the motto of fashion designers and designers. The color of the transition of the natural color of a natural nail from the illuminated area to the shadow is the most popular choice of nail stylists. It is also called gray-pink and has many varieties. By itself, the color of the nails varies from light pink to pinkish brown, gray - from a subtle shadow to dark graphite. Therefore, the combinations are very interesting. In addition, there are warm and cold gradients.
It is noteworthy that horizontal color stretching in such colors is not done, preferring decorative shades. Suddenly darkened nails would look too natural. And the vertical gradient on the nails can be worn calmly - its decorative effect is expressed not by color, but by its original distribution.
In addition to nude shades, the tones that are involved in the composition of the image are fashionable - the print of the dress, for example. Thus, clothes for marigolds fit into the overall harmony. The colder it is outside, the more the color of the manicure shifts to the cold side of the spectrum and vice versa. In this tooa kind of harmony with nature.
Classic ombre style
A beautiful vertical gradient manicure created by varnishes can be done in several ways. But the most common, even academic, is the sponge-printed gradient. Its essence is as follows: an ordinary household sponge for washing dishes with small pores (the smaller they are, the better the print will be) is cut into small sponges, the size of which is slightly larger than a nail. For convenience, some grab one side of the sponge with a clothespin so as not to accidentally get their hands dirty.
Strips of varnish are applied to the sponge, slightly overlapping each other. They check the print on a piece of plastic, and in case of insufficiently colorful print, add a layer of varnish to the sponge. Only when the control print satisfies all the requirements is it made on the nail. The first time - in the center, the second - with a shift up by half a millimeter, the third - with a shift down.
Expert Tips
When cutting sponges, they often make a mistake: they cut into small pieces. To be able to sufficiently saturate the sponge, you will need fairly high pieces. That is, several strips, approximately two centimeters, are cut along the width of the sponge. Since the sponge is also two centimeters thick, the result is a die with a square base.
To perform a vertical gradient on the nails, and not on the side rollers, there is a special tool called a defender. It is a glue-like composition that dries very quickly andit is removed with a film, leaving clean skin. If a little varnish gets on it, it does not matter, it will remain on the film and will not appear on the skin.
For a more thorough cleansing of the rollers and cuticles, dip an orange stick in nail polish remover and collect it from the skin.
Stretching color with gel polish
Regular varnish dries very quickly and requires speed in designing. Another thing is gel or gel polish: it polymerizes with a lamp, so you can take your time. Many masters can share their favorite way to make a vertical gradient on gel nails. This can be the use of fan or flat art brushes, some are better at stretching the tone companion over the main background with a thin brush, others are more comfortable just applying the gel from the bottle and waiting for it to spread and the color transition will occur naturally.
The video shows a way in which the master works with brushes from a bottle. This method is good for neon gels. They are transparent and applied on a white substrate. A little gel of a different color, however, of a close shade, will not harm the composition of the bottle. The protection was made with a defender, the final cleansing of unnecessary strokes on the skin was done with a brush dipped in clinser.
Fan brush work
For a gradient with sparkles, small glitter or pigment, a fan brush is usually used. Brilliant dust is collected from a jar on it and applied to the edge of the nail, acting in several movements, as if driving sparkles into the main background. Such impacts can damage the non-polymerized layer, so the backgrounddried and stretched on the top, and then sent to the lamp.
They act similarly when stretching with color: cover with a background, which is made up of two gradient participants on the palette. A transitional color is obtained, on which, after drying, one tone is applied from one end, the other from the other. The middle should remain a neutral zone, that is, not affected by contrasting varnishes. They occupy the area of the left and right sides of the nail near the side ridges.
The vertical gradient on the nails, the photo of which is presented above, was covered with holographic varnish to smooth out minor defects. Usually, after polymerization, you can see what the result is. And before applying the top, you can decide whether to apply additional shine. If you use a top without a sticky layer, then you can make a mirror rub - this is now relevant. But you can just cover your nails with polish with a chrome or holographic effect.
Working with a cosmetic sponge
With the seeming similarity of technologies, this method differs from working with a sponge and requires a certain skill. The sponge covers the entire surface of the nail at once. The sponge is too small for this purpose, so multiple tones are not applied to it.
Procedure for performing a vertical gradient with gel on nails:
- After the standard preparation of nails, a substrate is applied to them. It can be a transitional color between two companions or a completely new one. You should not diligently paint over the sides of the nail - a contrasting color will be applied to them and cover everythingimperfections. Polymerize the layer in the lamp. Stickiness is not removed.
- One of the companion colors is picked up on the sponge. Printed on a palette to get rid of excess volume. The print should not be dense, but sparse.
- Starting from the transition area of the proximal roller to the lateral one, they carefully begin to imprint the color on the nail, moving diagonally to the center. Vertical Gradient - A nail design in which the color transition runs along the central axis of the finger. Therefore, you need to make sure that the prints do not go to the middle. Work on the last third of the nail.
- The next step is painting the side of the nail. Apply color tightly. If necessary, gain a new portion on the sponge.
- Repeat with a different color for the opposite side of the nail.
- Now you should wait until the gel hides the roughness of the prints. One of the positive properties of the gel is self-levelling.
- Send a hand into the lamp.
If desired, you can draw a picture using a gradient as a background. If it is not needed, they cover it with a top coat, polymerize, remove the dispersion.
Ombre drawings
Designers quickly found out that the simplest drawings look great on a color transition. Moreover, stamping opens up rich opportunities for this. A black mesh is popular, which turns the nail into a kind of Venetian mosaic. Even a few strokes by hand will already separate the color and create intrigue in the neighborhood of tones close in gamut. Two companions are used under the background. Such a vertical gradient is performed on gel nailsvarnishes. A photo of a common lattice pattern is shown below.
You can put small rhinestones or broths in the weave of the lattice. Black accentuate the knots of the wrought-iron lattice, gold or silver will create a festive mood. For them, it is better to print the grille in white.
This season is very fashionable geometric shapes - triangles, rectangles, various semicircles and ovals. They are easy to perform in the technique of airbrushing. They create the illusion of the play of edges on a polished stone. But if there is no airbrush, it does not matter. The stencils that are used for it are reusable and very convenient. You can work with them with a sponge, creating partial gradients in the spaces limited by the stencil.
Interesting holiday decor
A nail design with funny triangles is not suitable for a gala reception. Here you need Swarovski crystals. Stones are selected in different cuts and sizes, they highlight the inlay zone on the nail and select an expressive background. Stylists advise this year to exhaust all the possibilities of a vertical gradient on the nails.
Design with gel polishes is always associated with the fuzziness of the pattern on the dispersion background, which is forced to be washed off by the master for a better surface. But even in this case, the gel spreads, which leads to blurry lines. Therefore, they use acrylic paints for stamping. But not in the case of ombre. Here, the ability of the gel to spread over the surface serves for a magnificent color transition that simplevarnishes.
Easiest drawing
When you want to look fashionable and stylish, but there is no lamp at hand, make an ombre. Any two varnishes are suitable for him. If they thicken in bottles, dilute them with a few drops of a special agent. It is important to remember that nail polish remover will not work - it destroys the varnish, it curls, deteriorates.
Even if the talent of the artist is completely absent, you can do something between lattice, geometry and zebra stripes. To do this, print the gradient in any convenient way, and then make a few strokes with a brush. For a contrasting pattern, take black acrylic paint or varnish with a thin brush for design.
Apply strokes confidently and quickly from the edge of the nail to the center. Accuracy is not needed here - it's handmade! What a cute vertical gradient on nails with decor turned out!
Most requested design option
Nude manicure, like French, has become a classic and changes in accordance with fashion. These are discreet combinations of beige or pink with various shades of gray-brown. This option is in demand not only in the office, but is also perfect for receptions and celebrations. Only in this case it is complemented with glitter.
This season it is more decorative than usual and is done as a vertical gradient on the nails with gray and pink gel polishes.
Conclusion
This type of design is very practical: its multicolor allowschoose the right tones for any situation. And at the same time, you can’t call him motley. This is a stylish decor that attracts attention. He can demonstrate the impeccable taste of the hostess, and does not require the obligatory appeal to specialists.
Although the easiest way to make a vertical gradient on nails is with gel polishes, with a certain patience and accuracy, it is available for home use in a lacquer version. Even using it on one nail will make you look trendy. Try it and you will succeed.
