Despite the tendency towards naturalness in creating a manicure design, many women are in no hurry to refuse long, elegant nails with an original design, without depriving themselves of room for imagination in terms of colors and patterns. The most popular to date options for decorating long nails - in our article.
Forms
One of the most popular and even classical forms is pointed. The main advantage of this option is the visual lengthening of the finger, which gives the appearance of elegance and accuracy. However, there is a drawback: such nails are hardly suitable for everyday wear, as this option is quite aggressive and throw. Therefore, it is recommended to wear long pointed nails for special occasions or meetings.
As for the color range, here the choice is completely free - no attachments to the shape of the nails exist. Especially attractive on such nails looks like mother of pearl or matte finish. You should not bypass the decoration and stones at the base of the nail - this will make the image more refined and at the same time solemn.
Almond-shaped nails have a similar appearance. If your own nail has an elongated narrow shape, then, emphasizing it, this option becomes even more advantageous. In terms of design, it is worthwhile to dwell on glossy coatings, brilliant powders or gel. But it should be remembered that the slightly pointed shape of the nail creates the risk of breakage of the gel in the area of the tips, as well as the breaking off of small parts. In general, almond-shaped nails are the most common trend in 2018 due to its elegance and versatility.
Universal and no less beautiful option for nail design is a rectangular shape. Here you should not think about your own form of nails - they can give a rectangular appearance in any case. By the presence of sharp corners, rectangular legs can be divided into acute-angled and rounded, the latter being more practical and, therefore, more popular (due to the low probability of breaking the nail). Angular manicure is suitable for owners of narrow nail plates, otherwise the probability of breakage is great, and the appearance of the nail itself will be inappropriate.
Here the combination of velvet and glossy coating will look especially beautiful, especially with the use of various patterns. Round nails (with a visual repetition of the shape of the cuticle on the end of the nail) is one of the most unusual and elegant trends of the year. This option is able to lengthen the fingers, like pointed nails, but at the same time it is less prone to breakage.
Here the classic (discreet) color scheme is suitable, as well as the use of gel and original drawings.
In addition to the classic options for the shape of the nail, listed above, the designer is free to embody the most diverse and no less original ideas, for example, the nails "ballerina", whose shape combines a classic oval and a rectangle. The result is an oval with a tapered, trimmed, acute-angled end.
Another interesting solution is the “lipstick”, which is a rectangle with an edge “cut off” at an angle. Here the best option is to use the form on one finger in combination with oval or rectangular nails on the other.
The "duck legs" are fundamentally different from the "ballerina" by the extension towards the end of the plate, which creates a "flare" effect. Here the perfect design is a French manicure.
Color spectrum
When picking flowers, first of all it is worth considering that it is more profitable for workers to work in everyday life and for everyday wear to rest on reserved shades. In the case of the ceremonial exit, the choice expands: rich colors, variegated colors, combined with a pointed shape, will play a significant role in creating the perfect image.
One of the main fashion trends of this year is emerald, as well as burgundy color of long nails. This palette is optimal for all occasions: for everyday wear at work, and for holidays or parties.
However, to maintain the image of such nails should choose the right clothes and accessories. In particular, a great option would be to combine the color of nails and lipstick.
You should not bypass and deep (even dark) shades: they always add to the image of mystery and at the same time restrained elegance. In contrast to dark shades, white traditionally appears as a popular and undoubtedly vivid example of nail design. In addition, white nails, especially with inlaid stones, are ideal for the wedding along the bride.
Interesting solutions are obtained by experimenting with a French manicure. There are no restrictions here either - even a black-filled jacket will look original and feminine. In addition, for greater elongation of the nail protruding part is recommended to do not traditionally white, but color, with the use of a lacquer coating.
Among the original manicures, you can also highlight the design for gold, silver or metallic, as well as rainbow colors "chameleon". Do not miss nacre - in combination with milk-white or black, this design will resemble a real pearl. It does not lose its popularity and gradient, and you can use not only complementary or pastel, but also quite contrasting tones.
Design options
A variety of ideas for manicure allows you to create a unique image for all occasions. Nails with rhinestones will always be a win-win option to attract attention and create a solemn image. This design looks particularly advantageous on long nails: the large size of the nail allows you to experiment not only with stones, but also with their combinations with glitters, drawings or stickers.
The most restrained and elegant option would be to use small rhinestones in combination with pastel shades (peach, turquoise, pink), especially when using matte color. Large rhinestones at the base of the nail will be an excellent addition to the French manicure.
A classic example of the use of both large and small rhinestones is a wedding image - monochromatic white gel combined with mini-diamonds and pearls comes to the rescue. It is not necessary, however, to overdo it with glitter: nacre or gradient in combination with sparkling stones may be inappropriate.
In general, the problem of glut can be solved simply - to arrange the stones with a beautiful pattern on one or two nails. This option will be not only elegant and discreet, but also unique.
Perhaps one of the most unusual fashionable discoveries in nail design is a velvet coating. For its application, a special lacquer is needed, and the coating options can be very different: from a complete covering of the nail to elegant and unusual patterns. In addition, the "sand" varnish - a real salvation for broken or damaged nails. Professional designers can combine a velvet coating with a glossy or gold - the result can be unpredictable beautiful and unusual.
Graphic images and fancy geometry, no doubt, amaze with a variety of variants of execution. The color scheme can be any: from lemon to solid pink. In the latter case, the black geometric lines are an excellent solution.In the color version, it is worth considering the use of colorful patterns and geometric shapes on several fingers of one hand, thereby adding a “zest” to the image.
However, unlike rhinestones, powders and classic volumetric patterns with colors, geometric prints should be avoided for owners of pointed or extended nails: the lack of space for a pattern can cause nonsense. In general, the geometry allows you to create a concise and sometimes strict, discreet design for everyday wear.
Foil is another well-known trend of this year, which made itself known in social networks. Applying such a manicure may seem difficult, but such a technique can be learned without difficulty. Should remember that Apply foil to the entire surface of the nail is undesirable - just grab the tips, creating a combination with calm pink shades close to the natural color of the nails.
Prints and other decor
If it became necessary to create a spectacular, solemn image for one evening - it is worth thinking about the glitter design of the cuticle. This design is extremely short-lived and is erased when water is first hit, but you can be sure of the irresistible nails at a holiday or party.
Particularly impressive on long nails looks "cat's eye" - a manicure created with the help of a special varnish with a magnetic effect. The smallest metallic particles in the lacquer form an iridescent stain that resembles an eye. Hence the name and characteristic appearance.
Gradient manicure is ideal for both pointed and round or rectangular shapes. An excellent end of the image will be the inlay of two or three stones at the base of the nail. But do not exaggerate - when using contrasting rainbow shades, it is important to maintain restraint in accessories.
Not to do without the classics - art painting in manicure was, is and will be in trend. If you have the ability and interest in using the brush, you can easily create an individual image of flowers, hearts, leaves, and even fancy patterns. Painting in the form of flowers will be an excellent complement to the light, airy summer look, and graceful monograms will help in creating the design for the evening edition.
French manicure is a real timeless classic, with which it is permissible to conduct any experiments: from discoloration to the use of stones and velvet varnish. The most common form for such a design is pointed or oval, as well as rectangular.
Beautiful examples
Excellent and completely neutral looks nude manicure with inlaid pearls and cubic zirconias. The cuticle design with shiny stones is perfectly combined with a black matte finish of the nail itself.
Classic French manicure supplemented with rhinestones on the nail of one finger looks laconic and neat. Rectangular nails with a classic black matte finish are a great option for everyday wear.
A white manicure with a barely noticeable in size, but with a contrasting black dot is an original and at the same time classic solution for all occasions. A simple, uncomplicated pattern on a transparent lacquer looks original and not at all trivial with the correct selection of accessories.
How to make a manicure for long nails, see the following video.
