Monochrome
The easiest and most beautiful way to make a beautiful and easy manicure is to simply paint them with any varnish. It can be any color that you like best. It can be glossy, shiny, or if you have a special topcoat, then matte.
Lately, conciseness and simplicity of coating have been most valued. And with a monochromatic manicure, you can achieve both in one go.
Composition of gel polish
Gel polish contains molecules that react and turn into a polymer, that is, they harden. They are called monomers and oligomers. The composition contains special photoinitiators. These are particles that actively absorb UV radiation and help the gel polish become hard.
Also, the gel contains the following substances:
- solvents;
- coloring pigments;
- fragrances;
- formaldehyde;
- methylisothiazolinone;
- dibutyl phthalate;
- toluene.
The last 4 substances on the list are considered toxic in large quantities and can cause allergies. In gel polish their concentration is so low that it does not pose a health hazard.
Sequins
Any monochromatic manicure can be turned into a festive one by adding glitter to it. There are different glitters: small, medium, large or curly. You can only lightly sprinkle your coating with them, or you can highlight one nail with them.
If you highlight one nail, then the entire emphasis will be focused on it. Glitter can perfectly imitate a French manicure, so you can easily do it yourself at home.
Easy design for very short nails
For very short lengths, a single color finish, a single design, or minimalist elements on all nails are ideal. For example, “paint splatter” design, “chaotic brush strokes”, contour drawings, slider and stamping techniques. They look fashionable, are very simple and quick to make, and are suitable for short nails. When choosing a color, they most often choose beige and dark rich tones and their combinations. If you are not constrained by the dress code, then a simple design on a red surface.
Water
Water manicure is a very beautiful and unusual coating option. The most interesting thing is that it is very easy to do. To do this, you need to pour water into a glass and drop a drop of varnish onto its surface, then another and another. Everything will depend on the drawing you would like to get.
Dip your nail into the center of the polish stain and you will be left with an amazing water pattern on your nail. You can adjust the pattern itself on the water. Take a toothpick and draw varnish stains on the surface.
Simple manicure ideas for home use
Multi-colored manicure
A very simple and original way to make a spectacular manicure, because monochromatic coloring is so boring! Various colors will help you create both everyday and festive manicures. Shades of varnishes are combined according to the following principles:
- Monochromatic - shades of the same color are combined, for example from dark to light. This manicure has now become widespread as a gradient or ombre.
- Complementary - combine contrasting colors in one manicure
- Achromatic – black/white varnish and any shades thereof
- Triadic - a three-color combination in one manicure. Take the main color (red, blue, yellow), tint (pink, purple, orange, green), mix the main color and tint (yellow-orange, blue-green)
It is also important that the texture of the varnish (glossy or matte surface), glitter content, bright or muted tones (for example, bed colors), etc. match. Multi-colored manicure is very beautiful to combine with moon, newspaper, French and other types of manicure, decorate with sparkles and rhinestones.
Lunar manicure
Lunar manicure has been trending for several years now, but the enthusiasm of fashionistas has still not subsided: after all, this simple manicure opens up vast scope for imagination. The essence of a manicure is to leave the nail hole without varnish or to paint it a different color. As a result, we get neat everyday or colorful and festive nail art.
Read about how to do a moon manicure at home here.
French manicure
A classic nail fashion that is very easy to perform. In 2021, a combination of contrasting colors, or color + metallic, is in fashion.
Newspaper manicure
Newspaper manicure appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to win the hearts of fashionistas with its simplicity and effectiveness. Method of creating a manicure: using alcohol, a printed image from a newspaper or other publications is transferred to the nails.
Read about how to do a newspaper manicure at home here.
Polka dot manicure
This bright and positive design will be suitable for all beginners. Polka dots are easy to make using a tool called a dot (it looks like a pen with a round tip) or a bobby pin.
Manicure with gradient
This trendy manicure is created like this:
- To begin, apply polish to your thumb nail.
- Now, pour the varnish into small puddles (use a file so you don’t have to scrub the varnish off the surfaces later)
- Now add drops of white varnish to each puddle, one to the first, 2 to the second, 3 to the third, 4 to the fourth, and mix
- Apply polish from each puddle with a clean brush (just wipe it with cotton wool dipped in nail polish remover)
- Apply clear varnish. Manicure is ready!
Gradient manicure ideas
Ombre manicure
Another fashionable variation of the gradient on nails. The love for a smooth transition between colors came to us from a special method of hair coloring - “ombre”, when the natural hair color softly transitioned into lighter “regrown roots”, giving the hairstyle a beachy, summer look.
This technique looks simply great on nails, and most importantly, it’s quite simple to do.
You will need:
- 2 or more varnishes
- clear varnish for coating
- sponge
- toothpicks
- file
Stages of creating an ombre manicure:
Apply the lightest shade of the gradient and let your nails dry.
Pour 2 puddles of polish as shown in the photo and mix them using a toothpick. The more varnish you mix on both sides, the longer the transition will be.
Dip a damp sponge into the puddle of varnish several times.
Now place the sponge on your nail and move it back and forth slightly.
Apply clear varnish
Remove any remaining varnish. Manicure is ready!
Ombre manicure ideas
Manicure - chameleon
Manicure using thermal varnish. This coating changes its color depending on the temperature of the environment and the nail.
Craquelure
Manicure with varnish that cracks. Such coatings are usually included in the product line of each manufacturer. Cracks can be completely different, which turns creating nail art in the craquelure style into an exciting adventure.
Polka dots
An easy and stylish manicure with polka dots, you can very easily do it at home. You can use varnish or acrylic paints. Take a brush or an ordinary match. Paint your nails with any color of polish, and for polka dots, choose any other color.
Then dip the match with the sulfur head into the varnish, and then stamp it on the nail. This way you will get round, neat peas. You can make the pattern frequent or sparse.
Which gel polish is better to choose?
For beginners creating nail designs, it is important to choose the right gel polish. It is necessary to pay attention to the hypoallergenicity of the product and its durability. These parameters are indicated on the packaging. There are several popular manufacturers that have earned the trust of experienced nail artists.
Scroll:
- Shellac CND.
- Entity.
- Ibd.
- Kodi Professional.
These gel polishes apply well, have high durability, and are also easy to remove. The color palette of each brand allows you to create any design. For a quality manicure, it is important to choose the right gel and choose good base and top coats. It is recommended to buy products from the same brand as the gel polish.
Stripes
In specialized stores there is a very convenient, shiny decor - stripes. These stripes can be of any color, but gold and silver are the most popular. With them you can decorate your nails in any way you like.
They are easy to glue, and you can use clear varnish on top to secure them. Thanks to such a simple decor, your manicure will turn out stylish, minimalistic, and you don’t even need to use any coating.
Matte light design for short nails
This matte nail design with foil can be done by any beginner artist. Even if you decorate just one or two nails, the effect will be amazing. How to do it?
- Cover with the desired color and dry.
- Apply matte topcoat and dry.
- Use a foil casting top to draw a blot and dry it in a lamp.
- Print foil.
- Cover the foil with a glossy topcoat.
Stickers
But to create beautiful and complex designs, you can purchase special stickers. Which very realistically imitate the real design on your nails. In this case, you don’t need to be able to draw at all, just stick the sticker in the right place on your nail and your luxurious manicure is ready!
Light youth design for short nails
Whatever option you choose, the main thing is that its owner likes it. Youth design ideas can include bright colors all year round, as well as natural shades, stickers, stamping plots, romantic designs, rhinestones and bold inscriptions.
