Are pastel shades only relevant in spring? Some of them have made themselves known so loudly that people turn to them all year round. The most striking example is lavender manicure.
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This is an alternative to milky white and pink shades - the color of lavender has the same softness and delicacy, only it has not yet become familiar, and this is good: lavender manicure is unlikely to get boring quickly. This material contains ideas for lavender-colored manicure and tips for bringing them to life.
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Shades and images
A manicure in lavender tones is perfect for both a bright formal outfit and a formal business suit. It will look good both on the hands of a young girl and on the nails of a sedate lady.
Since this manicure is universal, it is perfect for using gel. It can be worn for a week or more and will go perfectly with all your looks. Moreover, this type of coating is equally appropriate in both languid winter and cheerful summer.
Shades for such a coating can be very different:
- Drawings of lavender flowers on white varnish
- Light, subtle shades of lavender
- A rich lavender color that will add brightness to your nails.
- A combination of white and lavender or lavender and purple on different fingers
Experimenting with lavender color is easy. Due to the perfect compatibility of this color, mistakes are practically impossible here.
Techniques and accessories for lilac manicure recommended by nail designers this year
Despite the versatility of lilac, there are several rules that experienced craftsmen adhere to. Fashionistas who decide to create a masterpiece on their nails with their own hands should know about them:
- dark additional tones as contrasts are used in combination with evening dresses, for special occasions;
- Pastel colors help create a weightless, gentle, airy mood. They mute the shine of rich, bright lilacs or harmoniously complement restrained shades;
- cool mint in one composition with lilac is an excellent solution for carefree spring days;
- cold, snowy blue and blue tones add coldness and winter mood to lilac;
- delicate, lush greenery, splashes of sunny yellow, hot pink and red turn the lilac palette into the perfect manicure for the summer season;
- In autumn, lilac can be complemented with orange-crimson, warm beige, brown colors, raindrops and clouds.
The main task of a nail designer is to select techniques and varnishes that suit the color type, mood and character of a woman. In addition, the reason for which the nail design is being created is taken into account: whether accessories, images are needed, and which ones. After all, with a careless stroke of a brush you can create a charming romantic or cheerful, extravagant image.
Classic types of manicure
This is one of the nude, natural types of manicure that are always relevant, and have recently become a popular trend. This is why lavender manicure remains at the peak of fashion and popularity in 2022.
Classic types of manicure look most natural: simple varnish or French.
Advice. For short nails, a discreet combination of similar shades without patterns is more suitable.
Purple manicure: color psychology
If we turn to psychology, purple is considered a fairly calm color. It is associated with mystery and even some nostalgia. Purple manicure is perfect for creating dreamy, light and romantic looks. Muted purple shades are often used to create retro and shabby chic manicures.
Despite its apparent simplicity, purple is a very multifaceted color: light purple and lilac shades are light and unobtrusive, lilac shades are more mysterious, and dark purple evokes associations with sexuality and brutality. To create a certain “mood” for your manicure, use different shades of purple.
French manicure
French manicure gives a pleasing combination of white edges and delicate shades of lavender.
It is worth trying matte varnishes, which will give your fingers more tenderness and warmth. Another option is a combination of matte and glossy finish. For example, the white edge of the nail can be highlighted with glossy varnish. Or you can take one color of varnish, but highlight the edge with a glossy finish. This option is well suited for lavender manicure on short nails.
Another winning combination is to decorate the edges not with white, but with pink or flesh color.
Matte finish on lilac nails
The velvety, delicate surface of the matte top perfectly emphasizes the charm of violet and amethyst colors. Experts advise complementing it with tone-on-tone matte lipstick.
Usually all nails are covered in this way, using decorations and various techniques. Or use a matting layer on 1-3 nails of each hand. There are several ways to diversify the design:
- “knitted” texture on 1-2 nails;
- highlighting with glossy French varnish;
- use of gloss and rubbing on several plates;
- drawing vignettes, patterns, flowers in one tone using regular gel polish, sand, powder;
- all decorative accessories offered by the nail industry in small quantities.
Lunar manicure
It is better to highlight the hole in this type of manicure with lighter tones of natural shades:
- White
- Beige
- Pink
It will look elegant to highlight the hole with silver or golden varnish, or decorate it with rhinestones.
Spanish manicure
Spanish manicure is a special type of coating when a brighter, but still nude color is used for the bottom layer. This gives greater depth of color and helps make the finish more natural.
For a lavender manicure, the following combinations are possible: cover the bottom layer with lavender color, and for the top layer use white or pink polish, or vice versa. This will create a more natural and vibrant color.
Short nails in lilac tones
For such nails, special techniques are used that visually lengthen the plates and fingers themselves, as well as predominantly light-bright varnishes. The gradient, matte top looks great.
Manicure with design
Lavender is a very nice color to use for design. Any decoration here will look gentle, solemn and tasteful. The most common decoration options:
- Kamifubuki
- painting
- Simple drawings
- Lace
- Rhinestones
- Rubbing
- Stickers
- Volumetric drawings
At the same time, a lavender manicure with a design with even more rhinestones will be appropriate for both a business suit and a wedding dress.
Harmonious combinations with other shades
One of the popular youth trends is manicure with multi-colored nails. You can decorate only one nail with lavender, and choose any other shades for the rest. When choosing companion colors, they are guided by the prevailing palette of clothing and accessories, trying to select aesthetic combinations.
Lavender in the photo looks incredibly gentle next to the calm pastel shades of pink, beige, ocher and terracotta. By varying the warmth of the colors, you can achieve a different impression from the manicure design: strict, romantic, daring or businesslike.
It’s very easy to support the nude trend with a lavender manicure - choose a calm translucent color and combine it with the same neutral gray, turquoise, olive, and creamy tones.
It has been noted that the shade of lavender looks good as a background for floral designs. Any flowers - roses, daisies, forget-me-nots, wheat ears look natural on a lavender base. The opposite is also beautiful: on a white, beige or transparent background, a sprig of lavender looks more delicate.
Regular drawings
Any designs look beautiful on a lavender background. Correctly geometric lines will add rigor to the image. And beautiful stickers in the shape of flowers will create a romantic image. The color of the picture may differ from the background by only half a tone, which will add tenderness to the image.
The pattern can also be contrasting: pistachio, purple, black, light green, yellow or burgundy. All these colors go well with a lavender background, which is clearly demonstrated by photos of lavender manicure with bright patterns.
Lavender works well for a two-tone gradient finish. Color combinations can again be very different: from similar shades to contrasting options.
Advice. The gradient can be applied using a wet sponge or foil. On these materials, a smooth transition from one color to another is preliminarily created. Then the sponge or foil is applied to the nail, onto which the polish is transferred. All that remains is to touch up the coating with a brush, remove excess polish from the skin and cover the nail with topcoat.
Important! Bright, contrasting colors are not suitable for short nails. Such designs are best used on long nail plates.
Timeless classic design
Lavender color occupies a leading position in the design of classic and at the same time trendy manicure. This shade embodies both richness and elegance.
In addition, when combined with a French manicure, it looks more stately and tasteful. For work or a daytime event, you can choose lighter and more washed out tones.
If you are preparing for a night out, it is better to use dark, rich shades of lavender.
- the nail plate is covered with a light shade of lavender, and its tip is decorated with shiny varnish;
- the nail on the ring finger can be decorated by combining the tones of lilac and purple;
- straight French - the entire area of the nail is divided by an even border into two parts, on each of which a varnish of a different color is applied;
- to decorate the border itself, you can use additional sparkles, stripes, images or foil;
- lunar design - a lavender shade is applied to the nail plate, and the hole is covered with any other tone.
Look at the photo below, here are the most beautiful designs of classic lavender manicure.
Decorations
For a business, everyday manicure, it is better to choose discreet decorations and geometric shapes: strips of foil, one or three rhinestones, a scattering of kamifubuki. It would be appropriate to highlight one finger using rubbing or varnish with glitter.
For a more formal option, it would be appropriate to use a large number of rhinestones and painting. It is enough to apply just a few strokes, glue 4-7 rhinestones and this will create an elegant look.
To create a pompous design, it is better to use colored rhinestones of different sizes. One large rhinestone will create the main accent, and around it you can place smaller decorations and add a little rubbing.
A stylish option for all occasions would be to use white, purple or black lace on one or two fingers of each hand. The lace can be cut to the shape of the nail and the entire plate can be covered with it. A simpler option is to cut a strip of lace 4-6 mm wide and place it in the middle of the nail. The lace can be additionally decorated with rhinestones.
Hand painted with brush
On lavender-colored nails, even one sloppy stroke will be perceived as a work of art. This color goes so well with the painting that it is almost impossible to ruin the manicure. Therefore, for those who want to try themselves in hand-painted nails, it is best to start with this color.
At first, it is better to design one nail, since it will be difficult to achieve the same designs the first time. Once you get neat and confident strokes, you can move on to complex painting on several nails.
Thin, ornate white lines look most gentle and romantic on nails. Different pressure on the brush at the beginning and end of the stroke will give it tenderness. It's better to start with simple forms:
- Wavy lines
- Zavitkov
- Semi-oval lines
Then you can move on to more complex designs - in the form of flowers, patterns or other shapes. Flowers drawn with thin white lines look elegant, and they are also very simple to make. You can additionally decorate such designs with rhinestones or kamifubuki.
When your hand feels confident, you can move on to complex painting in several colors and shades and create real masterpieces on your hands.
Exquisite French jacket with delicate lavender photo 2022
This color is distinguished by its sophistication and aristocracy, so its shades will look good on nails to create a romantic and light look. A lilac manicure in dark shades personifies nobility and dignity, which will help add a special touch to the look for an evening walk or a social meeting. Bright shades of purple will add color to a woman's summer look.
The lilac shade personifies grace, elegance, something “special” in the image; it relates to fantasy and spirituality, stimulates the imagination, and inspires high and correct actions. It is an introspective color that allows you to get in touch with deep thoughts. Lilac manicure suits dreamer women who like to escape from the real world. This is real magic in your hands, for which the flight of imagination is limitless. There are many shades of purple, so you can recreate almost all modern design ideas on your nails.
