What do you imagine in your head when you hear the word "Spain"? First of all, it is a language that sounds like music, but also bright colors, an unusual culture, temperamental people, stunning women in bright outfits, fearless men and bullfighting. Now, to all this wonderful list, you can add such an association as a Spanish manicure. From the name, we can conclude that it will be bright, summer, floral. A feature of the Spanish-style manicure has become a wide palette of colors, this manicure combines seemingly incongruous. And it can be not only bright, flashy shades, but also pastel colors.
Features of manicure
The appearance of Spanish manicure in the list of services of beauty salons happened not so long ago. The main feature is the use of the most saturated colors, and it is not at all necessary that all colors be bright. You can combine pastel beige with pink, red or evengreen. There are no restrictions, it all depends on your imagination. Experts recommend paying attention to it for those who have short nails, as the Spanish manicure usually visually lengthens the nail due to vertical stripes and bright colors.
How is a manicure done?
To make such a manicure at home, you need to know the technology of Spanish manicure well. The whole point is layering and, despite the abundance of options, any manicure is performed in accordance with the following rules:
- For a basic Spanish manicure, you will need two colors of polish. It can be a neutral beige color, which will be the base for a bright varnish. And the highlight of the manicure, you can choose, for example, blue or pink. To the standard set of two varnishes, we still need to add a base and a top to fix our manicure. Before proceeding to painting your nails, make a manicure in any way convenient for you.
- Apply a base coat, this step is optional, but we highly recommend not to miss it. The base protects the nails from the negative effects of varnish on the plate. After the base, you need to apply the foundation, in this case it is a neutral beige color. Both coats must dry completely so that the manicure does not deteriorate in the future.
- Now it's time for the hard part. You need to make a drawing in a contrasting color. Spanish manicure can be done as follows: diagonal / vertical stripes, zigzags, geometric shapes and so on. Such a manicure without fail implies the presence of a drawing and, preferably, with clearlines. But in general, the Spanish manicure is an unbridled flight of fancy, you can think of anything you like, combine what seems absolutely inappropriate to each other. After the drawing is applied, it must be fixed with a top coat.
If you apply several layers of varnish, it will become richer, and this is just what you need for a Spanish manicure. An unusual combination of colors will help hide any flaws in the nails, especially this option is suitable in spring and summer to delight everyone around you and yourself first of all with bright colors.
Two-tone nails
The whole essence of this style in manicure is a combination of the most incredible colors. And the most popular in Spanish technology are considered to be two-tone marigolds. Getting Started:
- Apply the base, let it dry, then apply the first coat of one of the selected colored varnishes, but not on the entire plate, but only on 60-70%.
- The second color overlaps the first. Thus, the nail becomes visually thicker, which will be a real salvation for girls who have thin and brittle nails. The second color seems to overlap the first a little, because it is applied on top, this creates a gradient effect;
- The ideal finish would be a curved line right in the middle of the nail, between even stripes.
Such a bright manicure is perfect for a vacation.
Striped nails
The classic version involves the use of two colors, but this technologywould not be called Spanish if it were not possible to combine several tones at once. This Spanish manicure is especially popular among young clients. And the technique of its implementation is extremely simple. Let's take the classic colors of the Spanish flag, manicures will especially appeal to girls in the summer. Apply warm yellow varnish over the entire plate in several layers to make it very saturated. Now take a thin brush in your hands and draw narrow red stripes. The manicure ends with a top coat.
Moon Manicure
The usual classic moon manicure has been replaced by bright "Spanish" colors. In general, the execution technique is exactly the same, however, the use of the brightest and most contrasting shades is allowed. For example, instead of the usual transparent varnish, apply pink, and make the edges in gold or black. Masters in the salon dilute such a Spanish manicure with lace patterns, rhinestones and sparkles.
Spain is summer
You can perform the listed types of manicure at home, without specialists. It is only important to strictly follow the instructions. The Spanish manicure in the photo looks very stylish and bright. What you need to plunge into the summer and give yourself a great mood. Each of the described varieties of manicure is interesting and unusual in its own way.
Recommendations for those wishing to make a bright manicure
The wave of popularity for this style of manicure grows with the onset of summer, when you want the world around to become bright and colorful. not to wastemoney for a manicure in the salon, you can carry out the procedure at home, only in this case you need to follow certain tips:
- Do not forget that Spanish-style manicures are not pastel colors, they are primarily bright, even acidic decorative varnishes. For example, a combination of orange and light green, acid yellow and white, blue and red. There are no restrictions, the essence of this manicure is to do only what you like.
- Of course, the classic version offers to combine only two shades, but it is better to create a real masterpiece on your nails. Use 3-5 colors.
- But despite the fact that there are no restrictions on the number of colors as such, the main shade is one and it plays the role of a background for the rest.
- If your work involves a strict dress code and prohibits bright manicure, do not despair. In Spanish technology, there is an option for you. You can get out of the situation with the help of pastel colors. For example, use beige as the base, and make the vertical stripes pale pink. Thus, the nails will appear longer, and the rules of the office will remain respected.
- If you have narrow nails, you can visually expand them with horizontal stripes.
- For a solemn event, a manicure is suitable for an outfit of two varnishes that are close in tone. For example, a combination of blue and cyan, pink and burgundy. You can choose the color of a manicure for lipstick, outfit, jewelry.
Spanish manicure is a real explosion of colors and good mood.
