Pale pink color became popular in the distant 80s, and is still welcomed in design, make-up, clothing and manicure. On the nails, pink shades can seem daring and frivolous, provocative and feminine. Modern women of fashion paint their palette of berry mousse, cotton candy, pale fuchsia, and hundreds of other romantic shades.
Color features
The nude tonality of pink is considered a natural, neutral and organic solution for any style of clothing. Such a design will be universal because it looks good on long and short nails of any shape. Pay attention to the light pink color and its thin airy palette is worth it for several reasons:
- he never looks vulgar and defiant;
- visually lengthens the nail plate;
- visually brightens dark skin, makes it soft and velvety;
- the color will perfectly complement glamorous, vintage, rocker, Barbie and other styles in clothing;
- pale pink powder palette allows you to improvise with the design of nails.
Despite this, a similar color does not always harmonize with too pale skin. In addition, it requires a perfect manicure.
History of trends in the palette
After the 90s, a wave of eclecticism and kitsch decreases sharply. Fashionistas are tired of the constant experiments and causing red nails. The shape of the plate also changes: “sharp claws” are inferior to “soft square”. In the hands of women, nude pastel colors are increasingly common, the famous service jacket is drawn.
Since 2010, masters of the nail industry have offered to use gel coatings., pampering the weaker floor with numerous tricks in the design. A couple of years on the catwalk fashion models demonstrate short nails with a monochromatic coating: black, dark purple, blackberry, blue.
The epoch of here, beige-white and light pink palette returns to 2014, but in a new role. On the background of ashen, powder-pink, pearl loom minimalistic geometric patterns, moon manicure, glitter rhinestones and beads.
Popular shades
A wide range of varnishes, gel polishes creates special collections with dozens of fashionable colors. In the future, the season will not lose popularity:
- ashen pink;
- softened warm salmon;
- low key coral;
- beige nude;
- flamingo;
- pink cherry
Each of these shades will fit well into the evening bow, as well as in the official, beach, wedding, perfectly dilute the casual casual look. The uniqueness of color determines its combination with almost the entire palette. The most harmonious purple color looks with white, black, gray, gold, silver, purple and other tonalities.
In modern nail art allow various experiments. It is enough to choose the correct form of nails, a suitable shade and an experienced master, as it will be impossible to tear off your eyes from your hands.
Design
Among the many variations in the design of nails, the leading position is still occupied by the service jacket. It looks elegant and airy at the same time, gives its owner coquetry and femininity. French is performed in two ways:
- puppet - pink base with a white edge;
- reverse - when the “smile” line is drawn pink, and the background of the nails can be the most unpredictable (white, black, silver).
The nails acquire incredible freshness and softness with powdery shades, charming fuchsia and the color of cotton candy. In addition to the jacket, you can choose for yourself any suitable design.
Lace painting
Against the background of pink tonality, a white tracery list will look great. This design is often used by the bride, because it looks solemn and luxurious. Due to the fact that pale pink is not very striking, such a lace manicure can be worn everyday. The effect of glamor is achieved if you combine it with leather accessories, fur and jewelry. Lace painting can be voluminous, which is obtained by molding on nails, gluing beads and rhinestones.
Moon manicure
It gently and subtly looks on any form of nails, but it is especially beneficial when using monochromatic varnish, without gradients and drawings. The maximum that you can decorate the moon manicure - a path of small rhinestones, laconic geometric pattern.
Ombre
When mixing and selecting the right powdery, nude and ash-pink hues, the ombra design will look trendy. This technique in nail art is very popular. Here you can use 2-4 tones of the selected color, making soft transitions, as in a soap bubble. To this end, the master makes a small effort using a decorative porous sponge.
The combination of matte and gloss
A rough transition from matte to glossy pink will look more rough. Rhinestones, beads, foil, sequins and other elements are recommended as a supplement to the design.
Monolithic matt
In this design, the nails get a charming marshmallow look, and the image of their owner is luxury and charm. Particularly elegant matte pink nails look on dark skin against the background of large gold bracelets and rings.
Graphics
In pursuit of individuality, women of fashion do not mind diluting their everyday bows with interesting tricks. Graphic manicure, 3D drawings, ornaments and artistic modeling are immortal trends. The ornate openwork patterns, which are obtained with the help of monogram, stamping, slider stickers, and holographic stripes, are appropriate here.
Rub in
Stunningly and fascinating manicure with pearl rubbing on the basis of the looks. Pink nails acquire the effect of a mother of pearl veil, which certainly adds femininity and romance. Laconic floral pattern on individual toes, encircling the silver "strap" of rhinestones - such nail art is sure to attract attention.
Rainbow rubbing
Especially popular in this season is the effect of "unicorn". Fashion trends are increasingly advertising rainbow notes, not only in the field of manicure, but also on the catwalks. Masters propose to create a chameleon effect on a winning light pink base. This technique changes the basic tone of the nails, adds to the image of fabulousness and charm.
Adding to the image notes of glamor and chic, you can turn to the technique of "cat's eye", marble manicure. Dreaminess and refinement will add a technique of negative space, made in pale pink color. The essence of this technique is to leave an empty hole or a moon "smile," chaotic strokes, underlined by color.
Decorative items
Any pink can always be supplemented with an interesting design depending on your preferences and tastes. Short nails, as a rule, are decorated with rhinestones (no more than 3-4 pieces) or geometric patterns. On long claws, a rhinestone path, a shiny “snake” or an iridescent “strap” look spectacular. Faceted rhinestones of small diameter fit into any type of manicure: wedding, festive, casual. The design with rhinestones is successfully combined with painting, shellac or monophonic coating.
The most fashionable decorative elements for a light pink base will be:
- rhinestones, shiny iridescent stones of various shapes and sizes;
- foil or “broken glass”, relevant in both summer and winter decor;
- kamifubuki, variegated confetti;
- sparkles, which are one of the main favorites of the girls in combination with a powdery lacquer base
- foil strips, giving the image of coquetry;
- glitter that looks incredibly luxurious in mint, blue, soft coral and purple color on a background of pinkish textures;
- flock that is suitable only for eccentric and self-confident girls.
To learn how to make a soft pink nail design with rivets, see the next video.