It is not necessary that fashion trends should be new images and forms invented by stylists. Sometimes a time-tested solution is at the top of popular trends. This also applies to the "Ballerina" manicure - a combination of a form well known to fashionistas and interesting stylistic designs. It will be discussed in the article.
Why such a name?
Manicure "Ballerina" is not named so because it was popular with ballerinas. In fact, this name was given to him because of the shape of the nail. It is a mixture of the "almond" and "square" shapes. The combination of the features of the two forms made it possible to create a new nail design - a form close to the shape of pointe shoes. Therefore, the "ballerina" manicure was named so.
This shape of the nail is considered elegant and practical, it looks especially good with business clothes. Pointe-shaped nails visually appear longer and more aristocratic. Therefore, this manicure is popular with women of all ages and is suitable for any look.
How to shape like this?
Manicure on nails "Ballerina" can be done as onextended, and natural. This form can be made at home, for this you need a nail file and attentiveness. The main thing is not to rush, because if the nail plate has a slight rounding, then the Ballerina manicure will not work. This shape looks good on both long and medium length nails.
- You need to decide on the length of the nails, file them so that you get a square, thus removing all unnecessary. If the nails are extended, you should take a coarser file, because artificial nails can crack from the usual ones.
- From a square shape you need to make a trapezoid. To achieve this, you need to file the corners. This task is best handled by a file of medium hardness.
- Nails should be the same length and sharpening angles. If somewhere a slightly rounded shape turned out, then the manicure did not work out, so approach the creation of this manicure slowly and with care.
- After the desired shape is obtained, it is necessary to polish the nail plates with a special buff.
Features of creating a manicure
Despite the fact that it is versatile and practical, to make it perfect, you need to follow some recommendations:
- Manicure for the shape of nails "Ballerina" should be done in a discreet design. It is also necessary to observe the following rule: the longer the length, the less stones and patterns should be used in the design.
- "Ballet" nailslook advantageous with clear lines and minimalist design.
- The surface of the nail plates should be perfectly flat.
- This form looks stylish when there are many rings on the fingers.
Many people think that "ballet" manicure looks stylish only on long nails. In fact, it is perfect for medium lengths, as long as the shape of the nail is perfect.
Suitable design
On pointe nails, you can experiment with a combination of colors and patterns. But nail design masters advise using a monophonic coating - it looks perfect on nails of this shape. A matte finish will also look good, and to diversify such a calm manicure, you can varnish one nail with a chic shine.
The following manicure design "Ballerina" looks the most stylish - these are all kinds of variations of pastel and nude, pale pink shades, gray. Marsala-colored varnish or a rich red tint will look luxurious. Matte saturated colors are also suitable.
Design options
You can find many photos of the "Ballerina" manicure, where you can see how beautiful and stylish it can be. The most popular are the following design options:
- Cover your nails black for a stylish Halloween manicure.
- Combination of delicate shades (pastel, nude, pink) with a geometric pattern.
- Combined manicure looks stylish. Apply a single-color coating on the nails, except for one or two, and cover the index or ring nails with a shiny varnish. Such a nail can be decorated with beautiful stones or rhinestones.
- Matte finish is also relevant. Lunar manicure made in such textures looks great.
Despite the established opinion that a calm design is suitable for such a manicure, now all experts advise experimenting with a combination of colors and patterns.
Creating an ombre on pointe nails
The gradient design of the manicure looks stylish. Made in pink shades, it looks gentle and romantic. Such a design can be done at home, no special tools are needed. You will need:
- varnish base;
- background shade - pink or transparent;
- white polish;
- sponge;
- fixing agent.
After you have given your nails the desired shape, you can proceed with the design:
- Cover your nails with base coat, let it dry.
- Apply base shade. Then put a few drops of white varnish on the sponge - this is necessary to create a white-pink gradient.
- Pat light polish on the nail.
- Wait for the gradient to dry and coat your nails with a fixer.
And you have a beautiful and stylish ombre manicure. It fits perfectly toany style and event. The white-pink gradient will emphasize the femininity and romance of nature. And to make the transitions even smoother, use a clear varnish as a base. And on the sponge, apply white and pink shades, slightly blend the border between them, and then transfer them to the nails. You can use not only the specified colors, but also experiment with other shades. To make it look more interesting, you can decorate one nail with beads or rhinestones, placing them near the cuticle to emphasize the elegance of the nail shape and the minimalism of the manicure.
Creating a "marble pattern"
This unusual design looks beautiful on "pointe" nails. Usually it is created on a wet gel. But if you wish, you can make it using ordinary varnishes.
- Finish your nails with polish and immediately apply a few drops of a different shade. Use a needle or dots to make random patterns.
- Fix the result with a special tool.
This pattern is very stylish and unusual, and its creation does not require much effort. But if you don't want to spend time on "marble pattern", you can purchase special stickers.
You can get inspired by looking at the photo of the Ballerina shape manicure. You may be able to come up with an interesting new combination of fashion trends. The main thing is not to overdo it with color scheme and additional decorations. The most effective combination of a calm nudecovers and a pair of nails decorated with rhinestones or an interesting pattern.
