Dark manicure: design features and trends of the season

Well-groomed handles with beautiful manicure are an integral part of the image of any modern beauty.

But many are afraid of dark shades on their fingers. Black is associated with the majority only with Gothic images. But it is not, because the deep and rich dark tones give elegance and chic.

Although the dark lacquer itself looks very bright and catchy, it can be supplemented with decorative elements. But remember the sense of proportion. Do not stick all your nails with rhinestones or sparkles, it will look defiant and inappropriate.

But a modest decoration on one or two nails will give style and sophistication. About what else you can decorate a dark manicure, let's talk below.

• Rhinestones. The brilliance and luxury of these small pebbles are appreciated by millions of beautiful women. Someone can not imagine even everyday manicure without them, but someone does not like it because of excessive brightness. In any case, they are very similar to small diamonds, and as you know, they are best friends of girls.

• Kamifubuki. They are small shiny circles that resemble confetti. Purple and blue kamifubuki look especially interesting against a dark background. But it is not forbidden to try other combinations. With a good location on the nail, they will resemble the glare of the sun.

• Glitter. Armed with a brush, the master collects fine powder on it and gently distributes it on the nail. This technique allows for uniform coverage. You can pre-stick the strip or close those areas that you want to leave free. With the help of glitter, you can also create a color jacket. For example, a combination of black or dark blue lacquer and gold glitter will look very stylish.
• Foil. Create a feeling that the nail was a shiny coating, but over time it wiped, the foil will help. The material is very thin, it lies tightly on the nail plate (the transition in height is not visible). It should stand out against a dark background, so pick up the lighter shades of the foil.

• Bulbs, beads, jewelry. These cute elements are simply indispensable in the nail design. Masters skillfully use them for any manicure. From the bouillon lay out thin framing lines, and the beads make the main focus on the nail. Due to the size difference, this combination is very beneficial. But this is a very delicate work, the master will need to place every grain in its place.

• Piercing It is not only on the ears or stomach, nails can also be decorated with a cute pendant. For this, a small hole is made in the chosen nail, and the decoration is fixed. Piercing is very beautiful, but it is worth remembering that if you work a lot with a computer, it can bring additional inconvenience. Also, it will be necessary to carefully handle the knives when cooking dishes.

• Stencils and stamp. There are special machines that apply the selected pattern on your nail. This is called nail printing. But not every master has them, and then stickers or prepared stencils come to the rescue. Beautiful patterns or pictures are created on them. Obviously, the picture should be a contrast in order to stand out well against a dark background.
• Lace and mesh. One more “assistants” of the master in creating a stylish manicure. After applying the varnish (gel polish) on the nail is applied element of lace or mesh.The necessary piece is cut off, then the master tweezers gently place it on a sticky layer. Next comes the topcoat.

Today, a combination of several shades of lacquer is in fashion. Therefore, it is important to understand with what colors a dark manicure looks advantageous and stylish. Nobody forbids you to invent your own, but just ask the master to show in advance how it will look. Much depends not only on the selected color, but also shade.

• With gold. It is not so important whether your nails have a burgundy, blue and dark green tone, gold is perfectly combined with all these noble colors. Such a catchy material requires careful handling. A large amount of golden color is inappropriate here. This combination is perfect for an evening out. For example, brown and gold in a pair look very luxurious.

• With red. Black with red on the nails is a classic combination. It emphasizes the passion and passionate nature of its owner. You can use the ombre technique or paint only one finger on each hand in this contrasting shade.

• With pink. From dark varnishes, you can choose purple, blue, eggplant, beet, burgundy shades. All of them are perfectly combined with pink. But it is worth thinking about your everyday look. Does it have these colors? If not, the manicure will conflict with the image, and not be its continuation.
• With beige. Neutral shade that goes well with rich dark tones. The ideal option would, of course, be brown.

• With blue. Delicate blue color will give a soft and romantic dark manicure. Both drawings and a smooth transition from dark blue to blue will look great. Of the classic dark shades, not only black is a universal “satellite”. He looks stylish and paired with brown. Just choose its cold variations.
• With white. It is probably difficult to find a color that does not match with white. After all, as we know from the course of school physics, it combines the whole spectrum. That is why there are practically no restrictions on its use in nail design. On a dark background, patterns and drawings in white will be clearly visible.

Not only due to the color you can achieve originality in manicure. Existing staining techniques also work towards this goal. Before going to the beauty salon, check them out and select the one that you like best. Most likely, you have already managed to try some of them on yourself. But do not deny yourself the pleasure to try something new.

• Gradient. This is a smooth transition from one color to another, also called ombre. And if the light gradient looks very gentle, then the dark one, on the contrary, is bold and bright. It is possible to combine darker and lighter shades of one spectrum. For example, dark blue can flow into blue, and purple - in pink. Contrasting combinations are also acceptable: red and black, blue and brown.
• "Marble". Very interesting technique that allows you to create a coating on the nail, similar to natural marble. It is quite difficult to do it at home, as certain skills are needed. An experienced master can easily cope with this task. On dark marigolds, the natural stains for this stone look fascinating.

• Divorces. They can be very chaotic or create a certain pattern. Everyone knows the technique when a few drops of varnish of different color are dripped, and then a thin brush creates stains. But this is not the limit of possibilities.Skillful nail design specialist is able to create a drawing that will claim to be a masterpiece.
• "Cat's eye". A relatively young technique that just looks gorgeous on a dark lacquer. The main idea is to create a light strip on the nail. This is achieved through a special magnetic powder. After applying it to the wet gel polish, the same strip is created with a magnet. There are no restrictions on the color palette.

• Drawings. It can be both thematic pictures (New Year, nautical style and others), and universal designs. Which option to choose depends on your desire and reason. Do not forget that the dark lacquer must be bright or bright drawings, otherwise it simply will not be visible. Although there are exceptions. For example, a delicate black twig (or another drawing) will look interesting on blue.
• Geometry. On a dark background, all bright and contrast lines and figures are clearly visible. This requires flawless accuracy from the master, since any flaw or defect will be clearly visible. If you want to create a unique image, then try the version with bright lines on a black background. Complicated golden intersections on brown will give chic to the image.

• French It can be made not only in light natural shades. Color dark jacket is a nontrivial option for bold persons. What kind of combination to choose depends on the color scheme of your wardrobe. After all, a manicure should not only please, but also be part of the image.
• "Space". His landscapes are fascinating. A riot of colors on a dark background is a great idea for a dark manicure. To perform such a complex design can only real masters of their craft. Whether you want to put on your fingers a scattering of stars in the dark sky or decorate them with planets of the solar system - all this will be original and unusual.

Trends exist not only in the field of clothing, but also in the design of nails. This does not mean that you should unconditionally follow them, but every woman who respects herself should know about them. Look at the ones that we have collected especially for you. Perhaps these ideas will inspire you, and you will want to repeat them in your own image.

• Chaotic strokes. Many great artists used this technique, so why not to repeat it on their own marigolds? With seeming simplicity, it is not so easy to realize it by yourself. One awkward movement, and you get a blot, not a beautiful artistic stroke. On a dark background, you can experiment with the color of strokes. They can be the same color or different shades.
• Matt. Although this technique has appeared a long time ago, but it does not lose its relevance today. Dark nails in any of the shades - an ideal base for applying a matte finish. Manicure immediately acquires a noble chic. In addition, on such coatings are not visible pollution.

• Glow in the dark nails. Interesting effect, but still it is more suitable for young people. They can shine in front of girlfriends at a party with nails glowing in the dark. However, it is difficult to imagine a business lady igniting in a nightclub.
• "Broken glass". Despite its “sharp” name, such a manicure does not bear any danger. After all, the effect is achieved by imposing an irregular shape on the nail plate of pearl film.

• Interspersed. Remember how in the drawing class you made small droplets on a white background? To do this, you could hold a brush with paint on a thin comb over a sheet of paper, or just gently spray the drops on the paper. Today, lacquer manufacturers have simplified the process. They initially create options with different patches. If this varnish is not available, then you can apply them in the old manner.

• Voluminous. When using this technique, the nails become more massive and thick, which is why you should not apply the design on all fingers, limit to two. Remember that the dark background will hide small details. Therefore, it must be either distinct forms, or a pair of nails covered in lighter colors.

The final result is influenced not only by the chosen color and decor, but also by the shape of the nails. If you are a fan of extensions, then you can choose any length and shape you like, but those who are for natural beauty will have to make efforts to create the desired result.

• Short Even in a dark version, they look neat and discreet. You can not be afraid that long black nails scare your colleagues or partners. There are fewer claims to the natural length than to long stylets.
• Long If you have your nails strong and healthy, then you just have to wait for them to reach the desired length. But those who have weak and brittle nails can not do without strengthening or building.

• Square. One of the most popular forms. It looks best with an average length of the nail. If you have thin long fingers, then without fear you can apply this form and dark shades of varnish. The nail has the right straight cut and quite sharp corners. The disadvantage of the form is the danger of quickly breaking these very corners.
• Soft square. Differs from the previous variety with smoothed corners. A more practical form, not so brittle, can be used on both short and long nails.

• Oval. This is a natural shape for the nail. It suits absolutely everyone, and looks very laconic even with a dark covering. It is better if the length is modest. Long oval nails do not look very organic.

• Stilettos. Feature of the form are pointed ends. Contrary to popular belief, they are not at all breaking. This form is made mainly on long marigolds. For short ones, it will simply be impossible to implement it, since a rather large free edge is required. Dark stilettos are suitable for fatal beauties and extravagant personalities.

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