Manicure gradient still does not lose its relevance. He continues to occupy one of the leading positions in the world of nail art due to the ease of execution and the ability to create various design options. You can do all the nails in gradient technique or combine it with other tricks. Anyway, the pens will look stylish and impressive.
What is this technique
Manicure gradient means a smooth transition from one color to another. You can choose both shades of the same gamut, and differing by several tones. There are several varieties of this technique:
- horizontal;
- vertical;
- gradient with transition.
It's easy to make such a manicure yourself. The main thing is to choose the right combination of colors and make a smooth transition.
Features of creating a gradient with a transition
This is the simplest technique for this manicure. To do this, you will need 5 varnishes with shades of the same scale (for example, blue). First, you cover one nail with blue, then the other - already a shade lighter. In this way, you should make up all the nails.
You can choose both bright colors and morediscreet pastels. The main thing in this technique is to choose the right colors and carefully paint the nails.
How to make a manicure in horizontal and vertical technique
Now the transition must be made on the nail plate, starting from the base and to the very tip. If you choose the right shades, then your manicure will turn out to be very smooth and feminine. If you decide to take contrasting colors, then it will be bright and original.
You can use any number of shades. Only the more contrasting colors you take, the sharper your transitions will turn out. And vice versa, if there are many similar shades, the manicure will turn out to be softer and smoother. Lacquers should be applied in horizontal stripes.
The vertical technique is based on the same principles as the horizontal technique, only it differs in that the shades are applied vertically. The following version of the manicure will look original and beautiful: one nail is covered with a single-color coating, the other is done using a horizontal technique, the next one is vertical, and the remaining nails are covered with similar shades. This will make the manicure even more spectacular.
What you need to complete it
To make a gradient manicure yourself, you need to prepare the following supplies:
- several shades of polish;
- sponge or sponge to create and apply a gradient;
- orange stick or toothpick;
- nail polish remover;
- top coat.
Betterjust choose varnishes that have a dense texture and good pigmentation. They are quite easy to do manicure and do not need to apply many layers of coating to get rich color.
Creating a smooth transition with a sponge
There are two ways to create a gradient manicure, and both of them are quite simple. In the first method, a smooth transition is created using a sponge:
- Prepared nails cover with base coat.
- Then apply several shades of varnish on the sponge and immediately transfer them to the nail with light patting movements. Thanks to this, the shades will blend and smooth transitions will be obtained.
- Seal with top coat.
In this method, the speed of execution is important. Because if you work too long and inaccurately with a sponge, then you will not get a smooth transition, but a dirty shade. Therefore, it is better to use not contrasting colors, but shades of the same gamut.
It may be that the varnish strips on the sponge will dry quickly, because the layer is very thin. Then you need to transfer them to the nail and wait until the coating dries. Then draw strips on the sponge again and transfer them to the nail.
Also, when creating a gradient manicure, there is a chance that you will get dirty during the work. Therefore, use liquid tape - it must be placed around the nail plate. After the manicure, you will remove it along with excess varnish. But if you don’t have it at hand, you can use cotton swabs,soaked in nail polish remover.
The second way to create a smooth transition using a sponge
To create a gradient, you will need not only a sponge, but also a palette or a hard surface in order to mix colors.
You need to do the following:
- Cover the nail with the lightest shade you use for the gradient.
- Wet the sponge a little to prevent the polish from drying too quickly. Then apply a dark shade and a light shade to the palette or surface so that they lightly touch. To make a smooth border between them, mix them with a stick. All these manipulations must be carried out quickly so that the varnishes do not dry out.
- Transfer the resulting gradient to the sponge with patting movements, while slightly smearing to make the transitions even smoother. Then transfer the gradient to the nail.
- Seal with top coat.
- Remove excess polish with liquid tape or cotton swabs soaked in nail polish remover.
During the procedure, you need to update the varnishes to make the coating bright.
Geometric design features
This kind of gradient manicure on nails, like a geometric pattern, is becoming increasingly popular. It is done with gel polish and a thin brush. To make this design, you only need two types of varnish - white and colored.
On the palette you mix colored polish with white to get different shades. Createthe gradient is needed from the lightest, gradually approaching the darkest and most saturated. You need to apply the varnish in a thin layer so that it does not spread. It is not necessary to dry each layer - only when the whole drawing is done.
If you do not want to do a manicure with gel polish, you can use a simple coating. In the above photo of the gradient manicure with a geometric design, you can see how beautiful it looks. In order to make a geometric pattern, you will need stencils. It is ideal for a simple varnish, because it dries quickly and does not spread, and its excess is easy to remove with a special liquid. You can create an unusual gradient design using a simple coating.
How to make a manicure gradient gel polish
Before creating smooth transitions, you need to fully prepare the nail plate. Be sure to apply a base coat, preferably with a leveling coat. And remove the sticky layer before you start painting smooth transitions.
The easiest way to create a gradient gel manicure is to draw in a horizontal technique. Cover the nail with one layer of colored polish and dry it. Then apply the second one and, without drying it, drip into the cuticle area with a different color. Just be careful - do not paint over the cuticle itself!
Now you need to stretch this drop over the entire surface of the nail, without bringing the shade to the very tip. How well are youblend the shade, so smooth and you get the transition. To make it easier to do this, use a special gradient brush - it is wider than usual and allows you to evenly stretch the color. After drying your nails in the lamp, apply a top coat.
There are also unusual gradient manicure polishes that change their color depending on the temperature. They are applied in the same way as other coatings. They are called thermo varnishes, and thanks to them you can make a very interesting and beautiful manicure. The gradient can be combined with other techniques to create interesting nail designs.
