A unique polka-dot manicure looks elegant and luxurious. In this article we will look at fashion trends, original ideas, techniques of applying circles on the nail surface, as well as we will study the advice and recommendations of specialists regarding this design.
Fashion trends
Polka-dot manicure is one of the most beloved and sought after by young and mature fashionistas. Large peas and small peas - this is a popular original drawing. Clothing, handbags, boots, dishes and other accessories are often decorated with dots and colored peas of different sizes. Manicure is no exception.
In the spring and summer, the peas are placed on a scarlet, pink, burgundy, salad, emerald, blue background. Multicolored peas can be alternated with bows, hearts, flowers, branches, curls. It is fashionable to cover all the nails with peas, or select at least two fingers with this image.
Matt design is typical for autumn and winter. Dark tones with the addition of transparent gel drops, rhinestones, sparkles, beads are used. Autumn and winter manicure emphasizes the individuality, elegance and beauty of a woman. At the peak of popularity are shiny silver peas covering a matt black surface.
Different techniques
The French technique of applying varnish on the nail plate with the image of peas looks unusually beautiful. Now it is customary to put dots not on the whole area, but only on a certain part of the plate. Peas are placed on a matte or glossy surface randomly or ordered.
Popular french with the image of circles. Peas are often not placed on all fingers. Sometimes they decorate a strip of jacket.
Moon design looks gentle and romantic. Often the circles are placed directly in the wells. This gives the nails unusual and original.
By tradition, black or white peas are placed on a blue, blue, scarlet, burgundy, green, salad nail cover. To decorate the nail surface, it is enough to have two colored lacquers and a transparent base that can fix the print.
Applying peas on nails as follows:
- with the help of a special stencil purchased in specialized nail shops or at fairs of the industry of style and beauty;
- press the stemping, and he stamps the ball on the nail;
- with an eraser at the end of an ordinary pencil, a large pea is obtained: it is immersed in a paint or colored gel and left on the nail plate;
- dip dots in colored lacquer, make a print on the nail area (circles with this tool are small and medium-sized);
- a toothpick or a cotton swab can be used to draw circles on your own at home.
Design Tips
Young ladies are recommended to choose a low-key, exquisite version of a pale pink or beige color. With the help of a special stencil put ordinary peas. You can choose a matte finish. Girls with pea manicure look feminine and elegant.
On tanned girlish fingers, the lilac color of light shades looks beautiful. Two or three nails are decorated with small white peas, others - with daisies with light yellow centers. This design gives the girl affection and naivety.
The youth option is considered to be colored circles of the same size on a white background using a gradient. Most suitable for saturation with peas of a plate of small length and rectangular shape.The hole can be shaded with a golden or silver tone.
White peas on a red surface look bold and extraordinary. Such a manicure looks harmonious in the presence of a red element in clothes. Ideal design is combined with a red dress, also harmonizes well with the red pattern, fringe on the dress or accessory. Shimmering silvery circles are placed on the red surface of the nail.
To enter a nightclub, a disco or any other entertainment event, it is advised to use black lacquer. Two nails can be decorated with a black jacket with specks, top cover with a transparent varnish. This print looks cute, has a touch of flirty. The special charm of the picture gives the presence of ribbons.
Pastel colors are great for business and classic style. The peas give the image some playfulness. Bright neon color adds aggressiveness. Scarlet manicure powder-colored with white dots will give restraint to the image. Sometimes they create multi-layered circles, drawing them inside the peas.
Polka-dot manicure will not work with circles. Excessive circles are redundant. You can draw one large pea on two or all nails. Sometimes peas are placed in the jacket itself. Often, a manicure is complemented with bows or stripes. Under the dress with large peas, it is advised to apply miniature white or silver peas on the nail surface. Circles are placed on the edge or base of the nail.
Short nails are well decorated with small white dots. Place them preferably on a dark surface. White dots look great on a burgundy, cherry or black background. Symmetric circles of large and small size in a random or staggered order are ideal for rectangular nails. You can decorate only two nails. Gradient manicure with traced peas, increasing in size from the hole to the edge of the nail, looks great on short nails.
On the nails of medium or long size, holes of contrasting colors or tone, similar to peas, look amazing. For extended nails perfect pea jacket. Beautifully glitter and flicker will be circles applied to a monochromatic surface with the use of transfer foil. Recently, it has become a tradition to use flock - a small velvet for nails. Flock peas look amazing on nails.
Athletic, courtyard and austere business style do not accept such a pattern. Peas - the embodiment of femininity, beauty, elegance and elegance. It is perfect for young romantic women of fashion and respectable ladies. The design looks stunning with retro dresses. Pea manicure is ideally combined with chiffon, satin, silk blouses and skirts, perfectly harmonizes with lace dresses.
Interesting options
Bright peas on a black surface look gorgeous. In trend matte and mirror top. A matte black gel is used to cover the surface, and the dots are applied with a shimmering lacquer or with the help of transfer foil.
Stylish girls can decorate two nails with white peas on a black background. On the other nails draw bright cherries. Matte top will add a special uniqueness.
The combination of strict black and frivolous pink colors gives a woman both sanity and capriciousness. Transparent wells are necessarily placed on the nails. Two pink nails decorated with black peas and bows. The rest is covered in black with transparent holes.
Peculiar gradient polka dot manicure. Often the diameter of the circle is reduced in the direction to the edge of the nail.
Fantastically look black specks on a red or pink surfacedepicting a sliced juicy watermelon. On one or two nails, you can draw a watermelon peel. The print looks perfect on short and long nails. Sometimes the pattern is decorated with black sparkles or beads.
Print with ladybirds fit bold and bright personalities. There is a belief among people that meeting these insects brings good luck. Ladybug on nails inspires others, creates a cheerful mood.
Maritime style is a combination of circles with stripes. White, blue, blue, and red shades are most often used to create marine design. Sometimes the print is supplemented with shells and anchors of golden color.
White and green manicure always attracts the attention of others. The dark green coating goes well with the white pattern and peas. Large rhinestones will give your nails a special piquancy. Coating nails with turquoise gel is always in trend, regardless of the season. Vividness and enthusiasm give such a manicure peas and bows.
Incredibly popular polka dot manicure with a bow:
- circles of various size are applied on the nail, and a bow is placed in each well;
- the jacket is decorated in a smile by a bow, and the rest of the surface is covered with peas of the same size;
- alternate peas and bows on different nails hands.
To learn how to make a polka dot manicure, see the video below.