Manicure is an important part of the image of each girl. Well-groomed and beautiful hands are the card of every woman, but they cannot look beautiful if the nails are sloppy and neglected. In this regard, the nail service masters and designers do not cease to introduce new methods of nail care and coloring. So, several years ago, a rather original and unusual way of design appeared - a vertical gradient. He echoes the fashion of ombre hair dyeing. This method allows you to combine a large range of color shades and make beautiful color transitions. What is the vertical gradient on the nails? How to implement this design yourself at home? What fashion ideas do designers offer, what are the design options? Read more about this in our material.
general characteristics
At its core, the vertical gradient is a method of coloring the nails, which ensures a smooth change of colors from right to left or left to right on the nail. This method of design and design is a special decorative technique, for the application of which you can use either a regular coating or a special gel polish.
This color solution plays an important role in the lengthening of the nails, which will seem especially relevant to girls who have a short manicure, but dream of growing it.
How to do at home?
Vertical gradient manicure is offered in almost every beauty salon. However, with a little effort, you can arrange your nails in this way. There are three methods for this:
- by sponge;
- tassel;
- gel lacquer gradient.
The latter method is usually performed in beauty salons, as it requires specialized coating and equipment.
If you want to do a gradient manicure at home, it is better to look at the first two methods. To make a vertical gradient on the nails sponge, you must perform a number of actions:
- degreasing and cleansing nails (this should be done with the help of specialized tools, and in the absence of those, you can use the usual nail polish remover);
- the next step is to apply the base on the nails and let it dry well;
- further on a small piece of foil it is necessary to apply the colors you have chosen so that one of them overlaps the other;
- in the part where both varnishes are connected to each other, you need to create a smooth transition (this can be done with a toothpick or cotton swab);
- Now that the gradient pattern has been created, the colors need to be gathered on the sponge, which turns into a stencil;
- stencil you need to firmly lean against the nail and hold for a few seconds;
- After drying of the color vertical gradient, the upper protective layer should be applied on the nail.
If you choose the second method and want to create a gradient with a brush, then you need to prepare your nails and then apply one of the selected colors with a thin layer. Following this, half the nail (top or bottom of your choice) should be applied a second color. Now you need to create a gradient (smooth transition) using a brush.
This should be done quickly, until the coatings had time to dry.
Thus, using simple fixtures and simple techniques, you can create a trend manicure at home.
How easy it is to make a vertical gradient on the nails at home, see the video below.
Fashion ideas
The main purpose of the vertical gradient is an interesting combination of colors. In this regard, you can choose a brighter, neon or pastel palette.
To create accents, use contrasting colors: red and white, black and yellow. If you prefer a calmer style, then combine different shades of beige, light yellow, blue and pink.
Patriotic will look manicure, made in the colors of the flag of the country in which you live. You can also create a color scheme that imitates the color of your clothing or is completely opposite to it. Thus, the vertical gradient on your nails can become an unusual and interesting element of your image. Match colors to suit your overall style as well as lifestyle.
It is interesting and unusual to look nails painted in the color of your accessories. A self-made gradient manicure also allows you to save your finances, because in beauty salons such a design is quite expensive. Do not be afraid to experiment and improve your image, following unusual fashion trends.
