Recently, special attention has been paid to the design of nails. This is not surprising, because with the help of a manicure you can give an image a highlight and brightness, or, conversely, make it more restrained and businesslike. In this article you will learn how to make a manicure for short oval nails, how to prepare your hands for the process, as well as what color combinations are suitable for this form.
Nail preparation
Not every woman loves long, pointed nails, so popular this season. Some try to be neutral in this matter and prefer the classic oval shape of a small length. Before you start applying the selected color, you need to prepare the nails. To begin with, the fingers sink into the warm soapy water, so that the skin and nail plates go limp. Then hands should be dried with a towel.
With the help of a nail file, you should give your nails a neat oval shape. If necessary, you can reduce the length. Then with the help of an orange stick to push back the cuticle.
It is important not to cut the skin with scissors, as after that it grows back, becoming tough and rough. The final stage of preparation will be the application of a primer or base, which will align the nail relief and allow the varnish to lie more smoothly.
To prevent a manicure from blistering, professional masters use a little secret. Before use, flip the bottle and then put it back straight. Thus, excess air will come out, which will prevent the appearance of ugly points on the nails. The varnish is applied first to the middle of the plate, and then on the edges.
Color palette
The color scale, optimum for short oval nails, is not so wide as the palette, suitable for long. However, there are enough options to choose from. Perfectly look saturated and dark shades, for example, eggplant, burgundy or dark blue. These tones are ideal for winter, business meetings and evening events, as they are suitable for any outfit. In the summer it is better to give preference to more delicate and lighter colors. Pastel shades of pink, canary, mint, purple and blue are the perfect choice for short nails. On the oval shape, it will look great and white color, which is suitable for any summer outing.
It is not recommended to use too bright or “acidic” tones, they visually shorten the fingers. It is better not to use nail art on such nails, as large drawings on a small plate may not look very nice. In this case, French manicure, as well as rubbing that is so popular this season, imitating a mirror surface, will not work either.
Remember that summer manicure and pedicure should be the same.
Design options
Matte shade
Matte nails are not the first season are a hit. This coating looks great on both long and short nails of any shape. For an unusual surface, apply the color you like, and then hold your fingers over the hot steam for a few seconds. They will instantly sweat and become dull. Another option involves the application of a special top, which removes the glossy shine.
Such a manicure looks very expensive.
Monochrome
Monochrome design is one of the most popular and simple options.It consists in applying the same glossy shade to all fingers.
One finger
In this case, you need two contrasting or, conversely, similar shades. Four fingers are painted in one color, and ring fingers in another. Excellent combinations: purple with purple, blue with pink, any shade with white.
Some girls paint with a second tone two fingers - middle and ring fingers.
Ombre
Ombre looks very beautiful on any nails. There are two options for creating this design. The first implies ombre on each nail. To begin with, apply a base paint, for example, beige or white. Then a small piece of the sponge is painted in two or three colors, after which it is applied to the finger, and the drawing passes from the sponge to the nail.
A very beautiful transition is obtained from any dark shade to light or to white.
The peculiarity of the second method is that the color transition occurs from one nail to another. The darkest shade is applied to the thumb, which is gradually lightened closer to the little finger. It looks great transition from dark blue to blue, blue, cornflower, and then - to white color. There are many options, it all depends on your imagination.
"Naked" manicure
The peculiarity of fashionable design is to apply colored lacquer only on half of the nail. The rest remains transparent. You can paint only half of the plate or make beautiful patterns, monograms and curls with a thin brush. The ideal option would be the creation of patterns of white varnish on transparent nails. You can select only the ring finger with a “bare” design, and make the rest monochrome.
Blondes prefer to use pastel shades, as they look softer and more tender. Brunettes can afford darker and more saturated colors.
"Moon"
Moon manicure for several seasons in a row does not lose its position, which is not surprising, because it is perfect for nails of any length and shape. The first layer is applied to the finger primary color, which will cover most of the plate. Then, using a thin brush or stencil, a hole is formed at the base of the nail. On an oval shape, such a manicure looks especially beautiful. In this case, you can combine both contrasting and similar shades.
How to perform a beautiful French manicure on short oval nails, see the following video.
