To emphasize the grace of your hands, you don’t have to have long nails. Today, short marigolds are at the peak of popularity. To make their manicure look amazing and delight them for a long time, nail art experts suggest using gel polish for manicure. Girls have long been able to appreciate its advantages, including deep shine and stability on the nail plate.
Fashion trends
Fashion is very changeable. That's why new fashion trends appear every season. And this also applies to trends in manicure. If not so long ago all the girls wanted to grow their nails, then today naturalness and a short length of the nail plate are in fashion.
Today, the craving for naturalness can be seen in the choice of manicure shades. Therefore, the pastel palette is considered the most relevant. Drawings should not be clumsy, with the exception of animalistic patterns, which are at the peak of popularity today. Along with animalistic patterns, floral and ethnic designs are trending.
A manicure with gel polish can be complemented with any decorative elements. But just keep in mind that they should not be too conspicuous. Rhinestones, stones and other decor in minimal quantities will be appropriate only for a festive manicure.
Pastel shades of gel polish can be different: from pale to rich. Current colors include sand, blue, salmon, cream, violet, light green, and lilac.
Along with pastel shades, dark gel polish coatings also remain relevant. Black, red, wine, blue, chocolate and purple will be in fashion, which look perfect on short nails. Contrasting combinations of dark tones with gold or silver will be relevant.
Popular manicure according to Feng Shui
If you want to be in harmony with yourself and the world, you should think about Feng Shui manicure.
Basic Rules:
- It is preferable to place a color accent on the right hand, since it gives off energy, which means that everything you give will come back to you a hundredfold.
- Left hand: Thumb means anxiety and empty hopes, index finger - fears and phobias, middle finger - sexuality, ring finger - loneliness and sadness, little finger - lies and betrayal.
- Right hand: Thumb - good luck in business, index finger - grumpiness and dissatisfaction with oneself, middle finger - resentment and dissatisfaction, ring finger - sexual and friendly relationships, little finger - well-being and calmness.
- “Earth Element”
(numbers 9 and 8): brown shades and bed tones, gold and pink. - “Element of Fire”
(7 and 6): bright red, coral, purple. - “Tree Element”
(5 and 4): blue green. - “Water Elements”
(3 and 2): shimmering metallic, chameleon, lavender, blue, light blue, black shades. - “Metal elements” (1 and 0):
white, yellow, brown, steel and gold. - Color meaning:
- white - purity
- blue - harmony
- golden - strength of mind and body
- red - happiness
- gray - prudence
- purple - intelligence and harmony with the outside world
- blue - kindness and emancipation
- pink - youth and tenderness
- beige - tranquility
- green - health
- turquoise - prosperity
French gel polish
In the new season, French manicure has undergone some changes. Among the new trends is its combination with other styles in nail art. Most often, it is combined with a moon manicure or “broken glass” is applied to the edge of the nail.
Among the new products, it is worth noting the French ombre. The smooth transition from snow-white to beige looks amazing.
Stylists also suggest applying a small amount of rhinestones to the base of the nail plate. A fashionable strip on the nail can be white, black, gold or silver. The French look is no less attractive, where the base of the nail is painted black and the edge of the nail is highlighted in white.
Beautiful French for short nails
This type of design has not gone out of fashion for many years. Today there are hundreds of variations of French manicure. In summer and spring you can choose bright, rich shades, in winter - cold, in autumn - warm.
“French” nails, design 2022 - photos for short nails (photos of the best nail artists of 2022).
Red French manicure
The red color scheme is very popular. With it you can create a bright classic version and an unusual creative one.
Lunar manicure
Using gel polish you can create various nail art designs. However, it is best to use universal options that can fit any situation. One of these manicures is moonlight. Its difference from the French one is in the emphasis on the nail hole.
Despite its apparent simplicity, moon manicure is universal and looks very elegant. You can safely go with it to the office, on a date or a special event.
The “negative space” technique, which involves leaving part of the nail unpainted, will be popular in 2022. It looks especially impressive in a lunar manicure, when the nail hole turns out to be empty.
Trends for long nails
White manicure for long nails has many variations; both flat and volumetric designs can be used. Rhinestones, sparkles, and designs look on the white surface.
The French or French lace manicure remains a classic. A fashion trend in nail art is ombre. Its essence is a smooth transition of colors from light to darker. To create a design, you need to apply a white background. It combines gray, blue, pink, lilac and yellow shades. The manicure turns out gentle and original.
Ombre can be not only horizontal, but also vertical, as the length of the nails allows it. Multiple colors can be used.
French ombre looks stylish and unobtrusive. Using this technique, it is possible to achieve the most natural overflow.
Among owners of long nails, a simple white manicure with decorative elements is popular. But most often the main emphasis is on 1 - 2 nails on the hand. They are decorated in a special way, highlighted with a pattern, multi-colored large rhinestones, or glitter is used.
On long nails you can create a design of any size, and also attach voluminous decorations, for example, an acrylic flower with a stone in the center or a bow.
Ombre
For several years now, fashionistas have been enjoying the ombre technique, which is used not only in clothing or hair coloring, but also in manicure. Ombre with the help of gel polish is done by active and purposeful girls.
Externally, an ombre manicure involves painting the nail plate with several shades that are close to each other. It is important that the transition be smooth and harmonious. Such a transition can be performed in both horizontal and vertical directions.
3D applications
A completely impractical summer fashion trend is 3D appliqués. The Internet is full of photographs from popular Japanese beauty salons that install entire designs on the nail plates of their clients. Such art is appropriate for thematic photo shoots or competitions dedicated to nail art; it is impossible to share everyday life with such a manicure.
Such art is appropriate for themed photo shoots or competitions dedicated to nail art; it is impossible to share everyday life with such a manicure
Tip: If you want to diversify your own manicure, use other, more appropriate for everyday life, methods of nail plate design. Building simple structures with your own hands can be regarded as lacking taste and impracticality.
Using rhinestones
Gel polish has a number of advantages over regular coating. First of all, this is its durability. At the same time, he does not make any special demands on the design and decoration of the manicure. Therefore, the use of the entire palette of colors, rhinestones, sparkles, etc. is allowed.
Decorating nails with rhinestones has been popular among fashionistas for many years now, because their use makes it possible to create a chic, shimmering manicure. The size and shades of stones can be very different. It all depends on the specific situation and the girl’s imagination. In 2018 you will see the most incredible solutions with rhinestones.
Marble pattern
Another fashionable summer trend can be considered the creation of patterns for minerals. Creating marble stains or veins characteristic of precious stones is considered an excellent decoration for the nail plate.
Another fashionable summer trend can be considered the creation of patterns for minerals. The optimal way to create it is to apply the pattern to the gel. The natural nail plate will not allow the maximum depth of color to be revealed.
In order to create a natural pattern, you have to mix a huge number of colors. The color palette must be deep and multifaceted to create the projection of a real gem.
Tip: An insufficiently designed manicure will look untidy, so it is recommended to carefully select the artist, color and application technique.
The optimal way to create it is to apply a pattern to the gel. A natural nail plate will not allow the maximum depth of color to be revealed. The brightness of the color will be deposited by the gel coating and the natural nail plate will be visible through it, creating an incredibly beautiful effect.
In addition, in order to protect the natural nail from exposure to multiple layers of paint and fixative, it is recommended to take care of the gel base. It is also permissible to create a “stone” pattern on artificial nails. They will look most voluminous and self-sufficient.
Specially create “cracks” in the stone pattern and fill them with gold or silver filler. It is also permissible to create a “stone” pattern on artificial nails
Specially create “cracks” in the stone pattern and fill it with gold or silver filler. It is also recommended to use beads or massive glitter (in moderation). Your nails will look no worse than worthy jewelry.
Manicure with a pattern
Many people believe that gel polish can only be used for a monochrome coating. However, it is not. And some people have been using it for a long time to make designs on their nails that can last quite a long time.
The choice of pattern usually depends on the length of the nail plate. If you are the owner of long nails, then there are no restrictions on the choice of patterns for you. The situation is completely different for those who have short nails. Drawings with large ornaments will not suit them. But very small details should also be abandoned, otherwise they will simply be invisible. A composition of 3 shades would be ideal.
Large decorative jewelry or nail sculpting is also not suitable for girls with short nails. A light floral design on a light background will look ideal on them.
Geometric patterns will look great on short nails. One of the popular options are stripes that can go not only straight, but also crosswise.
Young ladies can experiment with designs and paint images of cartoon characters or funny animals on their nails. You can make them by hand or using stickers.
Best Glitter Nail Designs
Nail designs with glitter are suitable for brides, graduates, birthday girls, as well as for any special occasions. The main condition for a successful manicure is the correct and careful use of sparkles or glitter. If you overdo it with glitter, you can look too vulgar.
- Sequins look best combined with a French jacket. They can be of several types, differ in size and shape. There is a transparent gel with glitter, glitter in dry form. Colored sand and dust are popular.
- For a white design, silver and gold shades are most suitable. You can sprinkle glitter on the entire surface of the nail plate, having previously opened it with white varnish, or highlight only a few nails.
- On an almond shape, a French jacket with glitter applied to the tip looks beautiful. For short nails, a suitable option is to cover the base of the nail with gold glitter.
- For the New Year, you can create a unique festive nail design. For manicure you will need blue glitter and white polish. All nails are covered with base. Then the thumb, index and little fingers are dusted with glitter. Snowflakes are made using glitter on the remaining two fingers. It turns out to be a New Year's design.
- Another “winter” option is a French jacket with silver sparkles. They need to be distributed at the base of the nail in the form of snowy rocks, not reaching the beginning of the white stripe of the French manicure.
Using kamifubuki
In 2022, simple techniques that every girl can master on her own will be popular. Last season, the girls already encountered kamifubuki, which are confetti of different colors and sizes.
This manicure technique is great for short nails. Such circles look interesting and original on them. And the options for using them are unlimited. Kamifubuki can be applied over clear coat, dark or light gel polishes, or over cat eye gel polish.
Confetti can be applied to the nail in an orderly manner, creating patterns or ornaments from it, or in a chaotic manner.
There are a huge number of options for using gel polish in manicure for short nails. Showing her imagination, every girl will be able to create an original manicure.
Do you use gel polish on short nails?
Fur
One of the most unnatural summer trends. Fur manicure is considered an excellent complement to matte dark lip shades and golden wings. Naturally, such an image is not everyday. It can be used for a themed photo shoot or a special event.
A fur manicure is considered an excellent complement to matte dark lip shades and golden wings. Naturally, such an image is not everyday. It can be used for a themed photo shoot or a special event.
For this manicure, artificial fur with varying degrees of pile length is used. It is acceptable to use false velvet nails
For this manicure, artificial fur with varying degrees of pile length is used. The use of false corduroy nails is acceptable.
Tip: If you are planning to visit a beauty salon, warn the specialist about such an “exotic” request so that he can prepare the required materials before the procedure. Discuss the length, color scheme, and volume of pile with a nail art specialist. Perhaps the master will suggest several non-standard solutions that may interest you.
