One of the feng shui symbols “Yin-Yang”, meaning feminine and masculine, is widely used in design today. They decorate clothes, accessories and even nails! Beautiful graphic manicure in the Yin-Yang style is now very popular. The design is very simple, but the design is stylish and sophisticated. In this article, we will tell you in detail how to make a fashionable, modern manicure with the Yin-Yang symbol and invite you to look at a collection of photos with successful options for oriental nail art.
Step-by-step instructions for nail art “Yin-Yang”
You can do this manicure even without artistic abilities. The drawing is so simple that you will be able to complete it the first time. The main thing is to carefully read the instructions and watch the video. To create a stylish design with the Yin-Yang symbol, you will need black, white, silver varnish, a fixative, a thin brush and dots.
- Start by getting your nails in order: remove the old coating, give the desired shape, treat the cuticle. Be sure to degrease the nail plate with nail polish remover.
- Paint your nails with white polish. Make sure the coating is even and neat.
- Paint one half of the plate diagonally with black varnish, drawing a wavy line, as on the “Yin-Yang” symbol. Try to keep the nail design symmetrical.
- Using a dot, place a white dot on the black part and a black dot on the white part.
- Using silver glitter polish, carefully draw a line along the border of the flowers.
- Cover your nails with a sealer.
That's it - a great Yin-Yang design is ready. Such a manicure will definitely attract attention and emphasize the uniqueness of your image. If you don’t understand everything about the technique of performing this drawing, then watch the video with a master class in which you will find a demonstration of the entire process.
The main rules of proper manicure
- A correctly selected shape visually lengthens the nail. If you have naturally long fingers, then a square shape will suit you. The almond and oval shape will add charm to those girls who have short fingers.
- To have a flawless manicure, daily nail care is necessary. Take advantage of the classic and European cuticle removal procedure. The classic method is traumatic, you should be careful and careful. Steam the skin of your hands in advance and trim off only the dead areas of the epidermis. Manicure equipment should be disinfected to prevent germs from entering the nail plate. If you clean yourself, use the European method; this is the safest method, which involves using oils and creams to soften the cuticle. Then it is easily removed with a boxwood or orange stick.
- Give your nails the same length. They should be neat and not interfere with housework.
- Think carefully about the image. Draw a sketch.
Other ways to create a design
Are you afraid that you won't be able to complete this drawing? Don't worry, there are other ways to incorporate a little Eastern philosophy into your look.
- Use stickers. Nowadays you can find a wide variety of nail stickers in specialized stores. Since this is a fairly popular symbol, stickers with its image are very easy to find.
- Use fimo. The popular fimo nail design technique leaves no one indifferent. Using polymer clay, you can create not only bright fruit manicures, but also nail art with various symbols.
Get creative, add bright accents, sparkles, experiment with colors, and your nails will always attract attention. A huge number of manicure techniques and accessible instructional videos make the process of creating nail art yourself an easy and enjoyable experience.
What each finger is responsible for: why highlight your nails in different colors
In the modern version of Feng Shui nail art, it is allowed to highlight not only the middle and ring fingers, but also any others according to personal preferences. Each finger on the hand is associated with certain energy flows that are responsible for different areas of life. To enhance the activity of events in the desired area, a nail or nails are identified that are responsible for the desired directions. Nails can be accentuated not only with shades of varnish, but also with signs, inscriptions, decor from rhinestones, broths, stickers, stucco, liquid stones and powdery, matte textures.
- The little finger governs the energies associated with creativity, artistic and film works, scientific discoveries, success in business ventures and personal creativity in any endeavor.
- Nameless gives harmony and beauty in relationships, strengthens friendship, affection, helps build family happiness and harmony.
- The middle one is a conductor of the energy of wealth, health, honors, and a successful career in life.
- The index sign emphasizes the development of leadership qualities, strengthens positions in society and contributes to the establishment of clear life positions.
- The thumb is responsible for fortitude, character and endurance in stressful situations.
In addition to the elements, behind each finger there is also a planet. This makes it possible to draw subtle parallels between astrology and nail art according to Feng Shui, and direct the influence of the planets in a favorable area.
- The thumb is influenced by Mars, which controls the mental, physical and mental health of a person.
- Jupiter is associated with the index finger, gives power and often leads to egocentrism.
- The middle one is the conductor of the influence of Saturn, which gives wealth, as well as a tendency to resentment and conflict.
- The Sun is responsible for the ring finger, strengthening the family and giving an optimistic attitude to events in life.
- An accentuated little finger, for which Mercury is responsible, promotes the development of creative abilities and an easier attitude towards life.
If you feel that you need to improve the situation in some area of your life, get a Feng Shui manicure. Not only will it direct your energies in the right direction, but it will also serve as an excellent reminder that you need to prioritize certain actions and events in this direction.
Options for implementing “Yin-Yang” on nails
The classic version of this manicure uses black and white polish, but you can come up with a completely different design based only on your imagination. We have prepared for you a collection of photos that demonstrates how different a manicure with the Yin-Yang symbols can be.
As you can see, the design can be made in any color - use blue, pink, red, create smooth color transitions, add other symbols and rhinestones. In this case, it is not at all necessary to apply a design to each nail.
A manicure with one of the Feng Shui symbols can be made in the form of a stylish jacket. Sometimes it is enough to decorate only one nail and cover the rest with a single-color varnish. In the photo you had the opportunity to see several successful options at once. You can choose any design or create your own - it depends only on your imagination and the materials that you have at hand.
In this article, we told you how to depict the Yin-Yang symbol on your nails, provided step-by-step instructions, and offered you to watch a training video and photo with design options. Finally, we have prepared a video for you in which you will find an interesting version of a gradient manicure with elements of oriental style.
Other Feng Shui manicure ideas for styling
The popular trend of Feng Shui manicure allows you to create bright and interesting designs not only with the help of color, but also thanks to decorative accents and the play of textures. Basic knowledge in choosing colors and graphics according to your element will allow you to enhance the energy orientation of your manicure. For fans of beautiful and extraordinary solutions in nail art, Feng Shui will become a rich source of ideas for inspiration.
Two-finger design
This is the classic and most popular solution for Feng Shui manicure. We emphasize the middle finger for good luck in business and the ring finger - in love and relationships. Choose a lighter pink color for an additional accent in the area of relationships and romance.
French manicure according to Feng Shui
A win-win French manicure can also be combined with the traditions of Eastern philosophy and get a Feng Shui manicure. The design in the photo plays on the symbolism of yin and yang in black and white. The purpose of such a manicure is to harmonize the masculine and feminine principles in the image, balance the elements and proportions, as well as add shine in rhinestones, attracting the elements of fire and metal.
Design options for a French jacket - a selection of ideas
Design with different shades of polish on all nails
Each finger has its own element. We activate them using different shades. Brights are balanced by neutrals. You can do this Feng Shui manicure on only one hand, and paint the nails on the other with nude or pastel polish.
Spring-summer design according to Feng Shui
Seasonal influences create additional mood. Flower decor emphasizes the influence of the earth element. For each season of the year, you can choose the appropriate drawings to create the right mood.
White heart design on ring finger
If there is an acute lack of harmony in a relationship, you can resort to methods such as oriental Feng Shui manicure on the ring finger. He is responsible for harmonizing the energy of relationships, love and family stability. Also great for Valentine's Day decor.
White manicure is always a relevant solution
Design with artistic painting
Lace, painting, flowers and stickers create the necessary accents in nail art. They allow you to highlight one or more nails and create dynamics in nude and pastel colors.
Learn more about artistic painting techniques and examples of ideas.
Design with hieroglyphs or symbols
Bright and interesting symbols, as well as stickers or designs with hieroglyphs are another popular trend in Feng Shui manicure decor. You can also create nail art using stamping stencils.
Money nail design
If you need to attract wealth into your life, then manicure will help with this too. The broken glass effect was used for the design. The bill is cut into small pieces, and then glued to the base, covered with a top coat of gel polish and polymerized. Effective, isn't it?
Lunar manicure
A neat Feng Shui manicure with holes drawn on the middle and ring fingers. Additionally, the length of the nails is emphasized with smooth horizontal stripes. Stripes are an additional accent to activate the solar element.
Exquisite moon manicure: instructions, ideas, spring trends and tips
Graphic design
Graphic design stickers will allow you to quickly create such shapes. You can use a brush to draw lines and rectangles. This design clearly shows the influence of the elements of metal.
More interesting examples of the use of geometry in nail design.
Nail art using the grisaille technique
A monochromatic design on a contrasting background is a fashionable trend in nail art. Combine Feng Shui ideas with trendy new items and attract everyone's attention. The energy of color here is kept to a minimum, the emphasis is on harmony and sophistication of lines and proportions.
Wedding nail art
Delicate shades, exquisite lace, rhinestone decor or artistic drawing are the elements that are used by masters to decorate wedding manicures. The philosophy of Feng Shui places the necessary emphasis on harmony in relationships and family life on the day of celebration.
Wedding manicure ideas - from classic to avant-garde
Design with acrylic powder or velvet sand
Highlight a few nails without color, just with contrasting textures. Matte and powder surfaces, as well as glitter and sparkles, will create a festive mood even for every day.
Red nail art with rhinestones
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Red varnish, glare of light, metallic accents – just an explosion of emotions to maintain the right mood. The elements of fire and metal interact in full force in this design.
Having mastered the simple rules and recommendations for creating Feng Shui manicure, you can continue to develop the trend, coming up with your own ideas based on the above.
Combine colors and decor in accordance with the influence of the elements and location on your hand. This is the key to creating a Feng Shui manicure. Comment
Black and white manicure with negative space
The negative space technique is a design with an unpainted part of the nail plate. It can be placed absolutely anywhere, most often at the base of the nail, but more extraordinary options are also acceptable.
Using rubbing
White nail polish looks too simple, but if you use a special powder on top of it, you will get a completely different, fashionable design. This technique is called a rub-in manicure, and you don’t need to have any specific skills to perform it.
You can use the rub to cover one or all of the nails on your hand. Mirror manicure is popular among brides; it is distinguished by shimmer and shine.
Execution technology:
- Apply base gel polish, in our case white.
- Dry the nail plate, but it should remain a little sticky.
- Apply the selected pigment by rubbing it into the nail. This can be done with your finger, brush or sponge.
- Dry and coat with a glossy topcoat.
Depending on the choice of pigment, you can get a pearlescent, marble or pearl shade. For an even more vibrant effect, add rhinestones to the base of your nails.
Using rubbing, you can also create an ombre effect, but this requires the hand of a master.
Black and white manicure with geometry
The rigor of the lines of a geometric manicure goes perfectly with the black and white color palette. Thin black stripes on a white background, geometric patterns in the form of a chessboard, Irish yarn, and a chaotic jumble of geometric shapes look organic.
Black and white French
This season's French jacket is not just made with a white smile, it is presented in a radically new black color with unusual shapes. The main change that affected the French jacket was the shape of the “smile”. A manicure with a triangular edge, heart-shaped and other unusual options looks great.
French with rhinestones on almond shape
The almond shape of nails remains in trend; it personifies femininity. Its advantage is its compatibility with a huge number of designs. Lunar nail design in white and French remains a classic.
French manicure can be complemented with rhinestones. They can be attached at the base of the nail or along the line of the white coating. You can decorate only your ring finger with rhinestones. They should be glued over the entire surface.
Note. When choosing rhinestones, you should give preference to neutral shades. They need to be glued at equal distances, maintaining proportions.
