Beautiful pedicure is an integral part of every girl's daily look. To date, there are many styles and colors that can be both classic and original. In this article we will focus on blue pedicure, analyze the standard and unusual options, a variety of shades of blue.
Features
Blue is one of the favorite colors in psychology. And this is not surprising, because for most people it causes pleasant associations - summer blue sky, blue sea surface, calmness and serenity. This color is always fashionable, it is suitable for everyday pedicure, and for a festive event.
Consider which shades of blue are most popular among the fair sex.
- Navy blue. This color is considered truly luxurious, "royal". Its cold brilliance will be especially pronounced in the light of New Year's garlands, dim home lighting. This shade is ideal for the winter period, but often occurs in the summer.
- Cobalt. The owner of such a pedicure will no doubt be seen by everyone, because this tone is so bright that it hurts the eyes in the sun.
Among the palette of lacquers is rare, therefore it is very popular. It has not only blue color, but also emerald green.
- Sapphire. This shade has an incredible blue, it is cold and very discreet.
- Denim Coloring for lovers of all denim. Looks great in the summer and spring.
- An electrician. This option is well suited to young women, as well as those who want to stand out and emphasize their taste. This color is bright, saturated, immediately uplifting.
- Ultramarine. A stunning tone that looks defiant, but not vulgar. Often in need of additional shades for dilution.
If we talk about the advantages of blue pedicure, then there are several:
- the ability to choose among a variety of shades;
- getting the perfect, sophisticated image;
- the best choice for summer holidays on the beach;
- the ability to combine with other colors, combine different tones;
- perfectly harmonizes with both classic and casual style of dress.
There is only one drawback to this type of pedicure - you need to make sure that your toenails look perfect before applying color. Unlike many other colors, blue instantly emphasize all the flaws: chipped, cuticle, roughness and irregularities on the nails.
Fashion trends
Designers and masters of nail art are always full of ideas on how to make their clients happy. Let us dwell on several varieties that have not lost their relevance for a long time.
- Monophonic pedicure. This is an undeniable classic, fashionable at all times. Well-groomed nails with a lacquer of one tone are a wonderful example of restraint and dignity
- French Another classic option, popular among those who do not like monotony, but does not want to look defiant. Always universal, is at the peak of popularity at any time of the year.
The moon jacket, which can be supplemented with rhinestones, small stones, dusting, drawing, looks quite interesting.
- With rhinestones. The dark blue version of the pedicure, complemented by several rhinestones, is elegant and elegant. However, designers do not recommend using too many stones, otherwise a refined pedicure will turn into tasteless nonsense.
- With floral prints. Flowers are a universal idea not only for clothes, but also for a pedicure. They look modern and pretty cute. It is best to choose a light shade of blue, and make flowers in red, pink, yellow tones. If there are difficulties with the choice, ask the master to make white flowers, this is absolutely a win-win.
It is necessary to depict a print only on the big toe, other nails should be monophonic.
- Nautical. Since blue is primarily associated with the sea and water, it is more often chosen for summer holidays. You should not be limited to a monophonic coating, here you can use all your fantasy. A sailor suit would be a great idea, combining three classic tones - red, white and blue. In addition, such a pedicure can be supplemented with a marine theme - the image of the steering wheel, waves, octopus, starfish, palm trees.
If you have a professional master, drawing an image is not difficult, but in specialized stores you can find stickers that are very simple to apply on the nail.
- "Broken glass". This idea is just beginning to come into vogue, but has already managed to get a lot of fans. Ultramarine and electric colors look perfect on nails. "Glass" can be made in one color. And they can have different tonalities, which will allow creating a unique “nail stained-glass window”.
- Space. To create such a pedicure will need several shades of blue and purple. Each color is gently taken with a sponge and applied to the nail. Such divorces immediately cause thoughts of a limitless universe, space films and books.
You can decorate marigolds originally with rhinestones-stars, images of planets and galactic clusters.
- Ombre. This design began its history in the hairdressing industry, now the masters are actively using it on their nails. Ombre is a gradual transition of shades, a certain gradient that does not allow to understand where this or that shade begins and ends.
Color combinations
Due to the huge palette of blue shades, this color can be combined with many tones, creating interesting and unique scales.
White-blue pedicure is always appropriate in the city and on the beach. White allows you to create almost any pattern: clouds, snowflakes, droplets, fairy figures. Is the integral color for a sea pedicure.
In addition, white and blue nails - a great "playground" for decoration with small rhinestones in a chaotic or linear manner.
Yellow-blue pedicure is a real explosion of emotions, brightness and saturation. Exceptionally summer version, you can make it in the form of yellow peas on a blue background (and vice versa), cells, or you can simply in the form of simple abstract patterns. It must be remembered that this combination requires a certain combination in clothes, at least one thing or accessory must correspond to a pedicure.
Take care of the hands, if a manicure, for example, red or green, it will look at least strange.
Very simple, and at the same time gentle, looks blue-blue pedicure. Since these colors are related, they can always be chosen for combination with each other. The most commonly used pedicure with an ombre effect, a marine theme, the direction of nail art. For the same reason, a light green, mint tone becomes a good “partner” for blue.
The best shades for winter time will be silver and gold, both of which look perfect on dark blue nails. A good idea would be to make small silver snowflakes, or, for example, a blue thin jacket diluted with golden splashes. In addition, the nails can be alternated by making blue and silver or golden elements in a planned order.
It is also possible to combine with violet blue, basically it is appropriate in bright pedicures, “broken glass” and “space” variants.However, these colors should only complement each other, the alternation of nails will not look very attractive, as the shades will merge.
The combination of blue and red or blue and orange is quite rare, as an elegant pedicure with such a combination is difficult to find.
If you want to try something new, take only the bright shades of blue, red or orange, not forgetting that this option is more appropriate in the summer.
Blue does not match well with the following colors:
- the black;
- brown;
- pink;
- terracotta;
- dark grey.
Is it necessary to combine a pedicure with a manicure?
Long gone are the days when ladies who bought shoes of bright colors, spent days and weeks in search of a handbag to match. The same tendencies were reflected not only in clothes and accessories, but also on nails. It is not necessary to pick up the lacquer of one color, however, the designers distinguish several rules that should be taken into account.
- When choosing a dark blue pedicure make your fingernails brighter. Completely dark gamma will be boring. If there is no desire to do a blue manicure, stop your choice on pastel colors, a classic jacket, nude.
- Having decided to make a catchy pedicure with rhinestones, add and manicure with a small amount of small stones.
- If the toenails are the work of the nail art master and contain original drawings, try to make a manicure in the approximate subject.
- A two-color pedicure allows you to make a manicure in any of these colors. However, it is best to choose a dominant shade.
To learn how to make a marine pedicure design, see the next video.
