“The happiest girls, as a rule, have the most well-groomed manicure” (Tammy Taylor, actress). A simple nail design is a powerful beauty weapon: self-confidence is growing, men are kissing their hands reverently, girlfriends are asking to reveal the secret of seduction.

Introducing win-win manicure options that you can do on your own in 10 minutes.

Simple french and moon manicure

"French" - must have a beauty salon in any corner of the world. The classic version is a nude base with a white “crescent” along the edge.

Versatile coating combined with sporty and business style.

Preparation is the first step in creating a manicure of any design. It includes the steps of: a bath for nails, removing the cuticle, shaping the plates.

 

To create a design you will need: stencils, white lacquer, a neutral translucent base (soft pink, beige).

 

Technique of execution:

  1. Stick the stencil plate on the nail along its free edge.
  2. Draw a straight line of white varnish on the tip.
  3. Immediately remove the workpiece, wait for the painted "smile" to dry.
  4. Apply the base to the entire surface of the plate.

French manicure looks beautiful on long and short nails. Translucent camouflage coating gives a natural look. This is the main trend of 2019.

 

Lunar manicure continues the line of classic nail art. Dita Von Teese, Rihanna, Beyonce - his old fans.The peculiarity of the view is that the base of the nail is highlighted in a different color or remains unpainted.

 

To create a design you will need: base and top coat, colored varnish.

 

Technique of execution:

  1. Degrease the surface of the nail with a special tool.
  2. Cover with a base, dry.
  3. Put the primary color, leaving a hole.
  4. After the first coat has dried, do the second.
  5. Finish the moon manicure with a fixative.

Classic options are suitable for girls, women of any age, status. They look best on almond-shaped nails.

Beautiful ideas in soothing colors

Pastel manicure is the main trend of the season 2018–2019. Its base is peach, pink, lavender, mint, blue. Varnishes are used in mono variants and combinations.

 

Design Ideas:

  • monochrome glossy or matte: manicure is performed in pale pink, peach, lilac, sky blue;
  • neutral: a transparent base is combined with a pastel hole or a "smile";
  • color: each nail is covered in a separate tone;
  • painted: small patterns, a geometric pattern in lavender, pistachio, blue shades dilutes the nude base.

 

Calm shades have a dense structure. This provides a deep coating color.

How to make a gradient at home

Gradient manicure - a smooth transition of one color to another. For a delicate palette, close tones are used, bright - contrasting. Transitions are horizontal and vertical.

 

To implement the plan with your own hands, you will need: a degreaser, a transparent base, varnishes of 3 colors, a face mask film or tape, a fixative, cosmetic sponge, cotton buds, tweezers.

 

Technique of execution:

  1. Fat-free nails.
  2. Apply base.
  3. Spread a small amount of mask film around the cuticle with a cotton swab. This will prevent skin from getting coated. The mask can be replaced with tape.
  4. Draw on the sponge horizontal stripes of varnishes of three colors. The lines should fit snugly together.
  5. Quickly pat your nails.
  6. Remove with tweezers fragments of the mask film with excess coating.
  7. Put a clear coat of varnish.

Nail art is performed on any nails. The change of tones from light to dark visually stretches their shape.

 

Take note of the spectacular and fashionable color combinations for the gradient: blue and blue, pink and white, black and silver, orange and yellow, green and light green.

The simplest matte design ideas

Matte manicure is suitable for work, daily affairs. The effect of opacity is created by varnishes of a special texture. Coatings are used as monochrome options and in combination with decor.

 

Ideas for nail design:

  • matte nude base, glossy tips of nails - version 2.0 of the French manicure;
  • rhinestones in combination with noble fuchsia, dark chocolate, deep blue;
  • matte gradient of 2-3 colors;
  • black base with glossy strips of transparent varnish.

 

The summer version of manicure differs from the autumn-winter brightness of colors. In 2019, the actual matte colors will be beige, wine, black, mint.

Nail art with rhinestones, powder

Fashionable nail design with decor - an option for a romantic evening, celebration.

 

The current trend is the use of crystals. Flickering pebbles enliven a manicure on nails of any length.

 

General decor rules:

  • "Less is better". Rhinestones only complement the basic design;
  • large crystals - for long, small scattering - for short nails;
  • the color of the shiny pebbles echoes the base tone or contrasts.

 

Three design ideas with diamonds:

  1. Glamourous "French": colored or transparent crystals are placed along the tip of the "smile".
  2. Red lacquer with silver rhinestones: the decor adorns one or two nails.
  3. Deep black background with golden, burgundy, blue pebbles: crystals are placed along the line of the hole or fill it.

 

Rhinestones replace the glitter of jewelry. When choosing a manicure with sparkling pebbles, discard a large number of jewelry. They overload the evening look.

 

Using colored acrylic powder is another opportunity to design a beautiful and simple manicure. With the help of friable composition, textured patterns are created: imitation of velvet, knitted "braids", weaving, flagella. Glitter material makes your nails shine dazzlingly. Powder gives a classic manicure a second wind.

 

The technique of performing the updated "jacket".

Prepare: white acrylic powder, nude base, leveling top coat (top).

 

Technique of execution:

  1. Apply a coat of nail polish.
  2. Carefully lower the fingertip in the “smile” zone into a jar of powder.
  3. Remove, brush off the remaining powder with a brush.
  4. Gently scatter the scatter on the sides if the layer is too thick.
  5. Top your nails.

The manicure will last several weeks, the tips will not be erased.

Easy manicure with gel polish

Means - an option between nail polish and gel for nail extension. Its advantage is saturated color, durability. Application is similar to conventional coating. In order for gel polish to freeze, you need to hold your hands under an ultraviolet lamp for 3 minutes.

 

Perform a simple nail design with gel polish for beginners.

Prepare for manicure:

  • nail polish remover without acetone;
  • base coverage;
  • color gel polish;
  • acid free primer;
  • top gel;
  • UV lamp or LED lamp;
  • a lint-free napkin;
  • buff.

Technique of execution:

  1. Lightly sand the treated nails with a buff to enhance the adhesion of the base to the plate.
  2. Degrease the surface thoroughly with nail polish remover.
  3. Put in one layer the acid-free primer, then the base.
  4. Apply gel polish to the dried surface, hold your hands in a UV lamp for 2 minutes or 30 seconds in a LED lamp.
  5. If necessary, repeat the procedure with the second and third layer.
  6. Top your nails.

After the session, lubricate the skin with cuticle oil. Marigolds for a long time will retain the beauty of housekeeping.

 

A manicure made with one's own hand is creative freedom, saving time, money, pleasure from the process. Happiness is in our hands!

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