Creating an unusual manicure using gel polish is not the first season is popular among the true fashionistas. And not in vain, because it is not only beautiful, but also practical. Using shellac and various additions to it, you can stand out among others. In addition, having made a manicure at home or in the salon, you can safely forget about this procedure for 3-4 weeks, which is important with the modern rhythm of life. Although you should not forget that the appearance and quality of the manicure directly depends on the materials used: base coat, shellac, top coat. It is extremely important to be attentive both to independent choice and to control over what means the master uses.
Design Ideas
Not for the first year women prefer natural form, for example, semicircular or almond-shaped. Nails, resembling a square shape and having sharp corners, recently finally go out of fashion. The representatives of the fair sex choose the length to your taste, referring to what work their everyday life is filled with. Most often, the length of the free edge of the nail varies from 2 to 5 millimeters.
Of course, the simplest version of a manicure gel polish is considered to be a monochromatic coating. You can choose from the diverse palette exactly what you like. And you can add variety when choosing a matte gel polish. Autumn manicure is usually performed in darker colors, deep shades, which is reminiscent of some nostalgia. Obviously, like a master, and at home such a manicure will cost you much cheaper than choosing a design. In addition, choosing the classic color of shellac, you definitely save time on the daily selection of clothes.
Quite a long period is in demand such a design as a French manicure. It is quite simple, and women of different ages choose it for a wedding or everyday manicure. French looks soft and stylish, fits any image. Moreover, it is possible to experiment with it, selecting interesting and non-standard color combinations.
Manicure, supplemented with unusual patterns and patterns, also continues to be at the peak of popularity. The actual option is to apply one color to each nail and a drawing on a nameless one. It always looks extraordinary, because your drawing is individual, and therefore unique. The idea of drawing can be thought out in accordance with your outfit. For example, if for some reason you chose a dress with lace inserts, then you should pay attention to the delicate shade of gel polish, and decorate the nail of the ring finger with a thin lace pattern.
The undisputed trend of this season can be considered a manicure, performed in several techniques at once. For example, it is worth trying to combine the composition of pictures, work with the color gamut or choose different textures. In this case, the measure is important.
Do not abuse the number of various drawings. And from the colors it is better to choose a maximum of 3 most combined with each other.
Fortunately, the beauty industry does not stand still and constantly offers new techniques and design ideas for a light and complex manicure. For example, after all the aforementioned, pay attention to such options as "cat's eye", resembling marble manicure, metallic or pearlescent coating, holographic design.
It is important to experiment here, to create something new and unusual each time.
Color combinations
As mentioned above, it is important to keep the measure in everything. Do not overdo it with the number of colors, give preference to one or two shades, complementing them with some discreet pattern. This is especially true of the autumn-winter period. If in the summer you can roam in the use of bright colors, then in the winter it is better to prefer a more calm and restrained tones. This season, more than ever, fashion is natural, therefore it is better to choose delicate pastel, pink and peach shades. Gaining momentum deep dark blue and wine color. They are especially in demand during the cold period.
Classic black is gradually replacing coal black and dark gray. They look appropriate both at the celebration and during working hours. The manicure, supplemented with a pattern in light gray tones, will precisely emphasize your individuality and taste. Red, on the contrary, will always be timeless classics. It fits everything and goes with everything. Is that added to the palette more and new variations of shades.
Particularly relevant effect amber. You can try to make it on one nail, that is, from the root to the end, the color becomes lighter. And you can play with all the fingers. Then, for example, the little finger will be the darkest, and the shade will brighten up to the thumb nail. A manicure with the image of geometric shapes and stripes of various designs will definitely show you from the best side. The basis is to take a light shade, and for the bands - black. This is a minimalist option, without unnecessary details that will only decorate your little feet.
Extra Decor
So that if you wish, you can easily decorate your manicure, manufacturers of gel polishes create a huge number of all kinds of rhinestones, beads, glitters, confetti, featuring a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Both experts and amateurs often resort to the help of various stencils, films and stamps. They allow you to add raisins to the usual light or dark manicure. With taste, the selected materials of the additional decor will not exactly leave your nails without the enthusiastic looks of friends.
How to do?
Of course, shade, drawing all sorts of drawings, the use of various elements of decor - it all depends solely on the desire of the woman herself. However, the initial stage of working with gel polish is always standard. It is worthwhile to step through the manicure procedure, which looks like this:
- it is necessary to shape the nail, while using a wand and, if necessary, scissors; Do not forget about the naturalness of this season;
- move or remove the cuticle, which will give your nails a neater appearance and visually increase their length;
- You need to walk on the nails with a special soft buff to remove any peeling and make it matte for best adhesion to shellac;
- It is important to degrease the surface of the nails so that it is even with the finished manicure;
- then you can apply the base required for adhesion of the nail with the material, dry this layer in the UV lamp for about 2 minutes or in the LED lamp for 30 seconds;
- apply the gel polish chosen by you on the nail; regardless of the total number of layers, it is important to dry each of them in the lamp;
- then you can proceed to the decor; use everything that your imagination can do both with the master and at home;
- after that, you can cover it with a top, which will leave the appearance of your manicure in its original condition over time;
- after 2–4 weeks, gel polish is removed with a special liquid; it is important to choose a really high-quality product to keep your nails healthy.
Beautiful examples
Perhaps one of the most popular manicure options is a delicate pastel shade. With this option, you can experiment, choosing a matte or glossy finish, changing the length and shape of the nail.Such a manicure will fit in literally everything. It will be appropriate in everyday life and at the gala evening. It is combined both with simple, walking style of clothes, and with a wedding dress. In general, a manicure is one, and there are many wearing options.
The second example combines two closely related shades at once. The color scheme is chosen exclusively for your taste and for your occasion. An important aspect for this option is that your chosen shades should be as close as possible, which will make the manicure more gentle and not defiant. In the name of the experiment, it is worth trying to combine black and any delicate shade. You can choose the color of your mood or in accordance with the outfit, preferably combining a maximum of two colors.
Different gel polishes can be applied to the nails in turn, but only on the ring and middle fingers. The scope for fantasy is wide enough.
This option is similar to the previous one, but it is not the gel varnish that changes here, but the texture of its application. For example, on a ring finger, a manicure can be performed in the same shade, but with the addition of some unusual texture, pattern, stencils, glitter, glitter. It is only important not to overdo it with decorations, but otherwise there is no limit to perfection.
Particularly relevant lately moon manicure - the same jacket, only the "white stripes" are in the cuticle area. In this case, it is possible to experiment with both the main color of shellac, and with a shade of “hole”. You can create a huge number of original ideas.
It is worth paying attention to the design with the addition of all sorts of lines and geometric shapes. With this, it is also important to comply with the measure. The lines should not be too wide, and it is better not to apply them to every nail to avoid oversaturation. With such a pattern as "polka dots" should be especially careful.
It is necessary to choose one nail in order to apply the drawing only on it. The rest is better to leave monotonous.
High demand continues to use such a design as an amber. Particularly relevant ombra on all nails. Here the color goes from dark to light, starting with the thumb and ending with the little finger. This option will be beneficial to look with any initial shade, slowly turning into white. Fits absolutely everything, especially in the summer.
The most complex and unusual can be called a manicure, which combines several colors, texture change, and drawing pictures. For example, plain nails, a polka-dot pattern, the use of various textures and all sorts of decorations. This option is quite risky, so it is important not to overdo it with the amount of diversity.
Of course, in the issue of manicure you need to give vent to fantasy. However, an even more important factor is the choice of really high-quality materials.
Do not forget to follow the beauty of your pens and delight yourself with a truly beautiful manicure design.
How to make a simple manicure gel polish, see the following video.