Cats are cute creatures that leave little to indifferent. And even if fashion trends have paid attention to them, it can be reflected not only in accessories, but also on the subject of a fashionable manicure. So, let's see what are the current ideas of cat design, how to create cute cats on nails and what should be the modern design of nails, taking into account their different forms.
Shape selection
Feline theme on the nails - one of the trends of the new season. However, the nail is not always enough to arrange a beautiful pattern on it. In addition, on short nails there is not enough space for the drawing to look expressive. Therefore, we have to beat this nuance with a smaller image, which does not always look organically against the general background of manicure.
However, not always short nails are taboo for such a design. If its natural shape of the nail plates is elongated, there is enough space on the nail for a cute cat and for an open background, which is also very important, otherwise the design threatens to lose expressiveness. Cats on nails of medium length with a rounded or straight edge will look very nice. No less successful would be such a manicure on the almond-shaped nails, which triumphantly returned to fashion in the new season.
It is undesirable to frighten a manicure with a cat theme with long and sharp nails. In this case, the design idea may be perceived differently. For example, the same silhouette of a cat against the background of long claws will seem like an element of a witch's costume. And big eyes on accent nails of hands can be perceived as demonic signs.
Varnish varnish
Of course, the best manicure today is the one that is made of hybrid varnish. By its texture, this substance has the properties of both gel and varnish at the same time. However, unlike traditional nail polish materials, gel varnish needs to polymerize any applied layer under a specialized (ultraviolet or LED) device.
For the rest, it surpasses the classic varnish, since such coverage is maintained for up to four weeks or more.
An excellent basis for the "cat" manicure can be called glossy and matte gel polishes. Matted can have a different texture, and this feature of the coating allows you to make a special status in the design, due to which the coating will look expensive and noble. Matte varnishes can today have 4 types of textile effect: velvety, velor, satin and velvet. Each type of coating is different in appearance and contributes to improving the aesthetics of manicure.
To design was expressive, you need to choose a coating with good pigmentation. Therefore, varieties such as pearl and jelly, here can only be used as a coating for basic nails, but not accent with a pattern. The same can be said about the options "cat's eye", "chameleon" and products with the effect of metal.
Drawing methods
"Plant" seals on the nails of the hands can be in different ways. In this case, a manicure may depict:
- drawing in watercolor technique with imitation of wet colors;
- silhouettes of cats or playing kittens;
- cute cats at the edges of the nails (a variation of the "cat" French);
- cat muzzles on the entire surface of the nail;
- cat eyes with highlights;
- feet cats or their tracks on the snow;
- canvas with a repeating cat print (imitation of wallpaper).
Cats themselves can be painted in different ways, due to which you can add to the design a completely different mood. For example, it can be photo designs with a realistic depiction of furry animals, as well as cartoon characters, comics, a kind of stylization. If you look closely at this nuance carefully, it will allow you to select image variants for different styles of clothing and even holidays of the year. For example, the version with a cat and hearts will be relevant for Valentine's Day, and a pretty kitten in the snow will be appropriately perceived in the design for the New Year.
Consider the main nuances of each method of creating a cat pattern, because each technique varies according to the method of decorating accent nails.
Drawings
For example, the most common of these is hand drawing. The technique is quite simple, although it requires accuracy and drawing small elements (paws, eyes, fur). To draw cats, they use a special thin brush, or even a needle, painting on nails with acrylic paints. If desired, you can decorate these cats sequins, as well as sparkling gold or silver varnish.
In addition to brushes, today you can buy special pens with a thin brush at the end, which economically consumes material and eliminates the possibility of smearing the pattern. Such an image is obtained flat, which is convenient for the operation of the coating, since it will not cling to anything.
After work, these pens are washed so that they are useful for the following pictures.
Stickers
Transfers are also no less interesting way of applying a cat on the surface of the nail plate of the accent nail. Of the many options with which the brand lines are crammed today, the best options are water sliders. They fit well on the surface of the nail and no less firmly hold than the main coating of all nail plates.
These cats can be very diverse, which allows you to create not only the traditional "marshmallow" design. Among the mass of drawings, you can choose the options for seasonal manicure, which today is considered the basis of the foundations of fashion trends. For example, prints can depict a cat playing with leaves, an animal with snowflakes, a cat in a hat, grass, dandelions, playing with beetles, or other design. There are a lot of designs of stickers today, due to which every fashionista can choose exactly what she likes most.
Water-type stickers remove the protective film, then they are lowered into the water for a few seconds and, separated from the paper backing, are glued onto a layer of the applied but not yet dried top. They are smoothed with a thin brush, smoothing and removing even the slightest creases. Next, the nails are dried, covered with top finish and again dried under the lamp.
These accents can also be complemented with small rhinestones or small crystals.
Stemping
This technique of creating a picture is nothing more than stamping a finished pattern. It is transferred from the main part having an engraved print on a sponge or roller. From the roller image is transferred to the accent nail itself. As a rule, such drawings are made of very thin lines, and therefore they look airy, beautiful and professional.
Stemping consists of several or single patterns., it may seem difficult for a beginner to work with them, so that the drawing would fall on the right place of the nail without moving to the side. However, the rest of the stamping can be called a worthy alternative to drawing and stickers.
If desired, such design can be painted independently, like children's coloring. To do this, use multi-colored acrylic paint and the thinnest brush. Drawing in this technique helps to create a stained glass effect.
Flock powder
This product is a polymer powder with the smallest fraction of particles.With it you can create different silhouettes of cats, as well as fluffy paws, which is important for no less amusing little faces. To do this, use the top and the powder itself. After the pigment has already been applied and dried on the nails, paws are painted on their surface, after which they are sprinkled with acrylic powder, which can be purchased at a specialty store for nail art.
If at the same time to pick up a covering in a tone related to the main covering, then it will turn out to create effect of a volume decor. So that the powder does not crumble from the surface of the nail plate, it is dried under the lamp, like all previous layers of the means used. However, unlike pigment and stamp, it takes not two, but four minutes to dry it, so that the powder clings tightly and does not fly off from the base.
If you want to decorate the volumetric pattern with glitter, it is enough to spray it with silver: this is how you can create a snow effect.
Decoration with rhinestones and decor
Rhinestones and sparkling surround decoration today are considered a controversial element of nail decoration. On the one hand, they give a sophisticated manicure, on the other - they can make it tasteless. In order to prevent fashionable failure, the number of such decor should be reduced to a minimum. It will be better to look at single rhinestones on accent nails, rather than a scattering of glitter.
If you really want to design crystals and crystals, you need to remove the pictures: from rivalry of drawing and shine, manicure will stop looking beautiful and stylish. It will be not so much an adult design as a children's manicure, which is not distinguished by status or style. As for the pattern of rhinestones, it is possible to portray the cat's foot in such a decor on the matte background of the main pigment. A single-rhinestone version will also look harmonious if you add, for example, a cat's eye flare, a dew drop on the muzzle or a snowflake on the cap.
Cheshire cat on the nails
Drawing a smiling cat from the famous work of Lewis Carroll is today considered one of the fashionable options for decorating manicure. However, to always smiling cat looked beautiful, it is important to consider the size of the image and features of the nail plate, on which it is planned to "sit down". For example, on long and sharp nails, the Cheshire cat will look distorted, and therefore frightening. On a flat situation may be different, but in general, it is important that the muzzle fit with a margin.
Do not forget the little things. If it is important to show a cat with a cartoon, you can add manicure with playing card drawings. So you can create the right mood, as well as beat, for example, the technique of the French. So, playing cards can replace the traditional smile or design of the upper edge of the nail plate, which distinguishes the service jacket from other manicure techniques.
Regarding the Cheshire cat, it is worth noting that drawing it yourself under the power of a professional nail salon. If there are no such skills, and this topic is a matter of principle, it is better to buy ready-made stickers with the theme of the cartoon and a picture of a familiar smiling cat with its features and stick a beautiful print on the nail.
By the way, this design is perfectly combined with magnetic gel polishes, which can support the design of the unusual texture of nails without a pattern.
What to consider?
Choosing one or another pattern for your bow, you need to take into account the mood of the manicure and its style. If the business image is closer to the woman, then the print can depict strict silhouettes, with no additional embellishment, besides the silhouettes themselves and, possibly, single rhinestones.
It is undesirable to mix subjects of drawing, trying to combine, for example, a muzzle of a cat and large flowers. Such a design is doomed to failure, because it will not look beautiful. Of course, we should not forget about the little things, but you should not sculpt everything that you like on accent nails. No matter how beautiful the pictures are in themselves: their combination should be appropriate.
The choice of "marshmallow" manicures is especially popular with young girls who adore everything sweet or sexy. Such cats can be funny, while for more strict images, silhouettes on a plain background will be more appropriate.
Design Ideas
Nothing will explain design possibilities like this. illustrative examples of the best ideas.
- Chic Cheshire cat on a dark background design looks extraordinary and status.
- Gentle and airy coat in a powdery tone with playful kittens and prints of cat's paws.
- The original solution for short nails, made in pink and lilac contrast.
- Funny manicure with cats in the contrast of yellow base and black pattern will appeal to many fashionable women.
- A stylish solution in burgundy tones using rhinestones for the cat's eyes.
- The design in blue colors of winter themes with the use of acrylic powder looks volume.
- Professional design in the technique of transverse gradient demonstrates the ability of the master and the exclusivity of design.
- “Zephyr” nail design in pink and white colors with funny kittens and peas.
- Creative design with cat paws and herring tails will appeal to fans of bright bows.
- Fur seal can be hidden behind a french smile if you draw ears and a tail.
- Sea of silhouettes of cats, conquering urban rooftops. Imitation of a French under a brick will be pleasant to lovers of fresh decisions in design.
- Chic version of "marshmallow" manicure in pink colors with stickers and voluminous legs.
- A successful solution for the design of short nails in the form of golden contours of cat muzzles.
- Gentle performance of an ombre with pictures of funny cats, notes and hearts will not leave indifferent young fashionable women and fans of sexy bows.
How to draw a kitten on the nails, see the following video.
