Many women strive to look not just beautiful or stylish, but elegant and “expensive”. This is a special art - to pay a certain amount for your image, but look as if you spent many times more. And today we’ll talk about what kind of manicure looks expensive.
In this article we will look at all the details of an expensive manicure: from the correct shape, length and color of varnish, to suitable nail art. Lifehacks and secrets await you, as well as more than 100 photos of a stylish, expensive manicure so that you can repeat it on your nails.
Manicure 2022: the most fashionable nail colors, photos
Manicure 2022 is no less influenced by fashion than makeup and clothing. Thus, the Pantone Institute has already prepared a fashionable color palette that can please nail fashionistas with a variety of primary and basic colors. We offer an overview of what color to paint your nails to be on trend. We'll tell you about the most fashionable shades of manicure in 2022. And we'll show you a photo of how the colors look on short and long nails.
What is possible and what is not
Designers don't create fashion trends. They only feed the soil of sophistication and uniqueness. So, this season it is very important to do a business-style manicure with the addition of sparkles or a couple of small pearls on the nails of the ring fingers, near the cuticle.
Experts do not recommend using bright shades and foil, rubbing, or too bright sugar sprinkles. It is better to follow the technique of strokes and patterns like cobwebs and Gzhel.
TOP 15 most trendy designs
This year, composite designs will be at the peak of popularity. These are designs that include several different types of designs at the same time. For example, glossy and matte finish, ombre and predatory print, rubbing and French, and so on. Moreover, the more component elements in the design, the more interesting and popular the design will be.
The first place of honor in this fashion season is firmly occupied by the matte design, which combines a combination of matte and glossy nails. The second most popular design is the “different hands” design. Third place - nude design, fourth - marble, fifth - design with foil, sixth - minimalism, seventh - rubbing in a new and unusual design.
Eighth place is occupied by the quail egg design, ninth by abstraction, tenth by drawings, eleventh by inscriptions. In twelfth place are rhinestones and sparkles, in thirteenth is French, in fourteenth is geometry, in fifteenth is ombre, and finally in sixteenth are animal prints.
Now, let's look at these designs in more detail and with examples.
French manicure
You can never go wrong with a French manicure; it's the perfect manicure for every day. It looks clean, feminine and gentle at the same time, goes well with any outfit and suits any life event.
French is suitable for both short and long nails. The original French manicure consists of a translucent nail and a white stripe at the end of the nail. But this season, multi-colored French manicure (blue, burgundy, red, black, gold) is also trending.
Oblique French
Do you want to repeat the French pattern yourself, but the stripes just can’t come out? Modern trends offer a solution to this problem: after the base coat, apply stickers, and an even jacket is guaranteed. The unusual shape of the sticker will make your manicure unique and stylish.
Marble
Marble design is actively gaining popularity. Marigolds made in the style of noble marble look very stylish and elegant. It can be either a few marble marigolds or the whole thing.
Marble designs can be made in emerald green, noble gray with streaks of black, delicate white, sky blue, noble red, delicate pink, bright blue, calm nude, warm beige and various other colors. Also, it looks very beautiful in combination with gold foil, rhinestones and glitter - gold or silver.
Manicure in delicate nude shades
Manicure with a natural finish has firmly established itself as the most popular among girls. It is ideal for both a casual look and a formal outing. Nude designs have many options and fit well with any shape and length of nails. Rhinestones, foil, sequins and sequins can be fashionable decorations for manicures.
A combination of translucent finishes with a discreet design will look good.
Don't forget an accent color. This manicure will always look fresh.
Are you going on vacation or a holiday? So consider this design option.
Decoration with rhinestones and shiny sand will add charm and sparkle. This fashion trend is worth embracing.
The use of silver foil will also become popular in the coming years.
The combination of a soft shade of varnish with a painted monogram will not leave any lover of elegant manicure indifferent.
I recommend taking a closer look at the shiny iridescent manicure. The best manicurists have been using it for a long time.
The milky shade of gel polish with a barely noticeable pattern looks simply great.
Natural translucent coating does not lose popularity and will be at the peak of fashion for a long time.
Fashionable manicure design: nude finish and original design.
The addition of a floral ornament will perfectly refresh the monochrome coating.
I recommend paying attention to a fashionable manicure. Small and discreet designs on nails look very elegant.
Matte finish combined with gold. For several seasons now, this idea has not lost its charm.
The translucent case and rhinestones are a rather worn out, but still popular theme.
Colored rhinestones effectively complement the nude look. This idea has firmly taken root among the best manicurists.
There are also simple models. Great idea and easy to follow.
A nude gradient on a matte top looks very impressive. I recommend it to all lovers of spicy marigolds.
The right combination of nude and silver shades. The most popular manicure idea.
Minimalism
Minimalist nail design is gaining an ever-increasing army of fans every year. Many girls like light and simple designs. In minimalism, everything is as simple as possible - a minimum of color and a minimum of design.
Miniature drawings of black, white or red flowers, hearts and abstract shapes are very popular. Drawings of dots and stripes in the geometry design style look very stylish and fashionable. All this will perfectly complement the matte design.
Ombre
In order to stay on trend, it is enough to perform a gradient manicure in current colors depending on the season. Spring manicure can be done in pink-blue or yellow-mint shades, summer manicure can be done in blue-orange or red-raspberry tones. The transition can be either on one finger or from one finger to another. You can add crisp rhinestones or floral designs with subtle lines, but not too bold or too small.
With stones and rhinestones
A manicure with rhinestones can be worn both in everyday life and for any occasion. But it’s worth considering that if you want to wear such a manicure in everyday life, you will have to do everything carefully and in a minimalist style.
There are many manicure rhinestones, they vary in material, shape, size and color. When choosing rhinestones, it is better to choose good quality glass rhinestones. They are more expensive, but these rhinestones are high-quality cut and sparkle like diamonds. There are also acrylic rhinestones. The difference between glass rhinestones and acrylic ones can be seen quite clearly: acrylic rhinestones can also be cut, but they glow much more subdued.
Fashionable manicure with rhinestones in 2022 can be worn on both short and long nails.
Pastel
Pastel manicure is one of the most beautiful and versatile options among all kinds of nail designs. Pastel colors are soft and pleasing to the eye, and you can be sure that your choice will always be beautiful, fashionable and will highlight your style.
Beige, delicate blue and pink, nude, milky, pearl, peach - these are delicate nude shades that will highlight the beauty of your hands and will always look neat and well-groomed on nails of any length.
Abstraction
Abstract design confidently occupies ninth position in the fashion design chart. It also has some new trends this year. The first is abstraction combined with matte design. The second is abstraction combined with the “different hands” design.
Of course, the abstraction under the glossy top has not been canceled either.
Abstract faces and other unusual, whimsical designs are still in fashion.
Abstraction looks very beautiful on delicate milky, white or nude shades. The same goes for bright yellow, black, pink, orange, blue or red background colors.
Matte
For several years now, the matte finish trend has not lost its relevance; having been presented at fashion shows of famous designers for the 2022 season, we can confidently say that this season it will be mega fashionable.
Matte manicure is the best nail design for every day. Today there are very good matte topcoats on the market that last as well as glossy ones.
Dark shades of varnishes, in a matte finish, look more muted and deep, and delicate nude colors are even more delicate and feminine. Any matte nail design looks elegant and sophisticated, emphasizing well-groomed hands.
Animal print
Animal print has firmly taken its place in the fashion hit parade of nail designs. These include various predatory prints - tiger, leopard, snake. And prints of skins or shells of non-predatory animals such as cow, zebra, Dalmatian or turtle. All these types of animal prints look very fashionable and impressive in combination with a matte top.
Plain
Monochromatic coating will also be in trend this season. After all, a beautiful shade of varnish in itself looks elegant and stylish. No matter what shades you choose, dark or light, a beautiful finish can be simple and still look expensive.
Be inspired by our photo selection and create your own unique, exquisite manicure!
Gradient
Ombre and gradient manicure are firmly established among fashion trends. Each new season brings its own accents. Fashionable manicure for the 2022 season is an ombre on every nail.
At the same time, designers suggest that we not limit ourselves to the shades of one palette. Feel free to experiment with contrasting colors.
Dark shades
Of course, there is a category of girls who will never give up a dark manicure and will not give preference to a French or nude manicure. After all, someone is just trying to express their mood. Dark colors look dull and anonymous, but this is not always the case.
Lovers of dark shades will appreciate this. Subtle gold decor complements the clean design.
Fashionable artists often resort to using an airbrush. Spraying with this device creates an interesting effect on the nails.
This topic will be relevant in the fall.
Experienced manicurists try to dilute a monochromatic manicure with a color accent.
Nails with an unusual textured finish are at the peak of popularity this season. So girls, let's choose a similar design and attract attention. The color is very popular in the modern world of manicure. But design is not for everyday life.
Noble design for fashionistas. It's nice to have a Mercedes on hand for such a manicure.
Decorating with foil and glitter confetti has become less popular than it used to be. However, manicurists are not yet ready to completely abandon this design. And many girls really like this design.
A laconic decoration is the best solution for a festive manicure.
A rather mundane manicure idea, but, oddly enough, popular.
Metallic shine looks very elegant.
A subtle shine on nails is always popular.
With an emphasis on one nail
A manicure with an emphasis on one nail will be a wonderful and fashionable change from everyday manicure in 2022. This trendy design can be made in a variety of techniques and colors. Most often they choose an accent in the form of a pattern, sparkles, pebbles, rubbing or foil. By placing a current trendy emphasis on one nail of each hand, you can emphasize your original style and manicure as a whole.
Magical winter manicure ideas
Trendy ideas for stylish variations of winter manicure this season will allow fashionistas to feel like the main character of one of the fairy tales, since it is during this period that you can safely decorate your nails with all sorts of shiny details and experiment with a festive theme. Fashionable colors:
- red,
- white,
- blue,
- blue,
- marsala,
- green,
- coffee,
- silver and gold.
The list of current techniques includes French, lunar manicure, design in the style of “negative space” and plain manicure, which are wonderfully combined with intricate patterns, snowflakes, foil, rhinestones, “glass” designs made with fragments of “broken glass” and other ideas.
Well-groomed hands
Finally, it’s worth talking about a not so significant (at first glance) factor, which, despite this, can ruin the whole impression of a perfect manicure. Imagine: you went to an expensive salon to see an excellent manicurist, picked the perfect shade, took into account every detail, and in the end you really got an expensive manicure, like in the best photos. But only a couple of days pass and not a trace remains of the former beauty: despite the fact that the coating is still shiny and holds securely on the nails, something is wrong.
This situation often happens if a girl does not take proper care of her manicure. Just going to a specialist is not enough if you subsequently do not follow a number of rules:
- Get yourself a quality nail file to perfect the shape of your nails before correction. As a rule, a manicure with gel polish is worn for at least 2 weeks, and during this time the edges of the nails may become slightly dull, which changes their original shape.
- Be sure to moisturize your hand skin and cuticles. Dry and rough hands bring discomfort and affect overall grooming, and unmoisturized skin around the nails gradually creates hangnails.
- If you want to extend the durability of your coating, try not to wet your hands for several hours after a manicure, avoid swimming pools and saunas for the first 24 hours, and wear gloves when working around the house.
By following these rules, you can be sure that your manicure is well-groomed and neat. This is precisely the key to elegance and “high cost”. And complete with the tips from the blocks above, your nails will definitely look great.
Color recommendations for 2022
As for colors, berry colors (red-brown) are still in fashion, as well as pure red, which looks especially noble on short nails. Pay attention to milky, purple, beige and sky blue. It's a good idea to color different nails like an eyeshadow palette, from light to dark. And, of course, do not forget about the discreet shine and graphic combinations of minimalist colors - black, white, beige, fashionable gray and light yellow.
Red or burgundy
Sometimes an elegant manicure design can be bold. For example, when using scarlet.
Bright red nails in almond or oval shapes are a timeless classic, dating back to Western fashion in the 1950s. Associations with Marilyn Monroe, Gina Lollobrigida and other stars of that time immediately come to mind. This option is optimal for the evening. And scarlet short nails are also suitable for the office.
Shades of burgundy are a more neutral option.
Lactic
Milk has long replaced beige on the pedestal of neutral everyday classics. It looks much lighter and more elegant than dull white, serves as an excellent background for designs and is good solo or in a minimalist manicure.
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Purple
Beige
Truly a royal color. Elizabeth II's favorite polish tone, it seemed to us, is very reminiscent of the delicate beige shade Ballet Slippers from Essie.
It seems that the favorite of the British (and not only) Kate Middleton chooses a similar color. As you can see, there is no doubt that beige manicure is the most expensive. After all, it is the one chosen by royalty in combination with luxurious family jewelry.
Blue
Did you know that baby blue nail polish was one of the top ten most popular nail polishes last year? And if you have never used it, don’t be upset: blue shades are holding their positions this year. Below you will find several manicure options that are worth considering.
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White or black colors
This solution is perfect for lovers of minimalist nail art. This sophisticated and elegant design will be a beautiful addition to any look. These two colors can be combined. This will make the image brighter. In the spirit of Chanel or Dior of the 60s.
Note: black looks more elegant on long nails. On shorter ones it will look bolder and bolder. To create a more elegant manicure for short nails, you can use a dark gray color.
Nude and pastel shades
Often, to get a spectacular and elegant manicure, it is enough to cover the nail plate with a pastel shade of varnish. A combination of dusty pink and beige will look good.
Such tones seem to “envelop” the fingers and make the image softer. Pastel and nude shades visually make the nail bed longer, and therefore more elegant.
This manicure is suitable for both long and short nails. And for dishes of any shape. By the way, peach and soft pink shades look best in spring or summer.
Dark deep colors
This category includes dark greens (such as malachite), blues, greys, burgundy and purples. This manicure looks especially impressive on people with pale or, conversely, dark skin.
The only thing you should pay attention to with dark shades is those with wide and short nails. In this case, the design may seem crude.
Olive
A trend that was underestimated this year will give you a second chance next year. A discreet manicure in shades of olive looks very “expensive” when done solo on medium-length nails. Choose muted shades in winter and richer shades on warm days.
And yet - monotony
This is the most popular and preferred option for office style nails and manicure for a business lady. A single-color coating does not require much time, and you should choose delicate pink, beige, burgundy, lilac, soft lilac, milky, boiling white tones of varnish.
Moreover, it is important to remember that the latter can look very bright, which does not correspond to the office trend. Therefore, it is worth muting it and applying vanilla, cream, or soft apricot tone of varnish to your nails.
Fashionable ideas for short nails
Look at the fashionable selection of interesting ideas for nail design for short nails.
Comfortable Moderation
Long nails and bright ornate manicure do not suit business style. Even the most desperate fashionista for work should choose calm and moderate nail designs.
But there are many ways to use decor. Various curls and paintings in neutral colors are suitable for discreet designs for decorating nails.
A business woman can create a beautiful office manicure using glitter. With their help, using in small quantities, you can get an attractive and noticeable manicure that is in harmony with the image.
You can also use glitter and foil as decoration.
Manicure for long nails: photos of new items 2022
Finding the best everyday manicure for long nails will not be a problem if you save your favorite options from our photo gallery. We have collected the most beautiful and fashionable new nail designs for every day of the 2022 season. From simple designs and minimalism to interesting geometry and spectacular designs.
Be inspired by our selection and create your own unique manicure for every day!
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Smooth coating
It is impossible not to mention one more important aspect of manicure, which looks expensive - well-groomed. The remaining two blocks of the article will be devoted to him. Let's start with the main thing - an even coating.
It is important to choose a professional master who knows how to apply gel polish to the nail, hiding all its imperfections and creating the perfect highlight. Nails that are too thin can break off even under a layer of shellac, and a thick layer will bulge and look unnatural. All this prevents the nail design from looking expensive and flawless, even if all other nuances are thought out to the smallest detail. You shouldn’t skimp on a manicure—a lot depends on its accuracy.
Holiday manicure: top techniques
A holiday manicure is always something more than just neatly filed and painted nails. The design should become an unobtrusive addition to the entire image and support the overall style. And of course, it must correspond to fashion trends. Our selection will help you choose the right option.
French jacket with rhinestones using the “Tights” technique
This original design is perfect for a holiday.
Roses surrounded by rhinestones
King of beasts and rhinestones
“Gossamer” and gold – sophisticated and stylish
Unusual manicure with gold
A manicure with glitter, rhinestones and sequins will be irreplaceable. One or two marigolds that stand out from the rather noble hands with a bolder design are a good choice.
Fashion trends 2022 for Valentine's Day February 14
But the color of the nails is just the basis; the main feature of the festive manicure for Valentine’s Day remains the design and technique of its implementation.
For example, it’s easy to add elegance to white and beige nails using foil, confetti, as well as sparkles or themed designs in color.
Minimalism remains trendy for those who love this style and see romance and sophistication in it. A small image on one of the nails in the form of a loving couple or a heart will add sophistication to even a matte manicure in nude shades and hint at the theme of the image.
Even geometry, if complemented with rubbing, will look perfect and festive. See for yourself by watching the video for an example of such a manicure for February 14th.
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In general, the use of a variety of sliders with ready-made designs, negative space techniques and cobwebs, as well as delicate French and the use of rhinestones and kamifubuki will be an excellent choice for a fashionable design in manicure.
Elements of images and inscriptions reminiscent of the theme of the holiday must also be present. After all, they are the ones who bring the mood and spirit into the design, which conveys all the romance and tenderness of feelings associated with Valentine’s Day.
Funny images using cartoon characters and animals are perfect for very young girls, as are romantic images in the form of flowers, the Eiffel Tower or the streets of Paris.
Are there any restrictions
As in any direction of design that requires adherence to a dress code, a business woman’s manicure must meet a number of parameters and rules.
There is no place for bright varnishes, flashy decor, sparkles, or elaborate design motifs. Everything is subordinated to the desire for restraint and brevity. All this is typical for nail trends in 2021, as evidenced by photos of business manicures.
After getting acquainted with the collection, you should choose the most interesting options for yourself and complement them to your liking. Moreover, you can use any techniques and directions, use stamping, dots, stickers, stencils.
Nail design options with gel polish
Yellow lacquer design
But with the yellow range, unlike gray, everything is clear. Look for the most fashionable shades of gel polish in the pastel palette. Delicate lemon shellac, banana, mustard are the best choices. But it’s better to try this nail design trend closer to summer or while on vacation at the seaside: these gel polishes go best with tanned skin.
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Orange color in nail design
An original and beautiful nail design - soft peach. Such shellac is contraindicated for very pale skin, but everyone else can try on a variety of nail looks created on the basis of such varnish. We attach several nail design ideas in the photographs below.
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Green color in nail design
There are no strict restrictions on which green polish to choose, but there is a recommendation: take a closer look at emerald. Firstly, this manicure is fully consistent with the trend for “precious” nail designs. Secondly, models’ nails were painted with this varnish at more than one fashion show. And this is a pretty weighty argument. How you can complement an emerald manicure, look at our selection of photos with new nail designs.
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Checkered manicure
A checkered nail design reminiscent of a cozy, warm blanket is perfect for the cold season. Scottish check (tartan), houndstooth, Vichy – there are many options and new nail designs.
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Short nails in nude style
We recommend adopting an image with nails cut to zero and covered with beige varnish - this is a hit of the fall-winter shows. Perhaps the most pleasant trend in nail design: it’s the easiest to follow. Well, to make sure your idea is a success, read the article on how to choose a nude polish to match your skin color.
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Autumn-winter 2022
And in this design there are many interesting and even very rich decorative options for a business style manicure.
Solid burgundy looks quite good, as well as other dark shades: black, rich blue, chocolate, dark green, dark gray. In summer they seem quite heavy, but in winter they look handy. Moreover, it is worth maintaining the idea of monochrome.
But closer to the New Year's celebrations, it makes sense to experiment with color and decor. Apply more light shades, add a little glitter, apply a rich gradient.
Elegant manicure for nails of different shapes
If you want an elegant manicure, choose a design that matches the shape of your nails.
Oval nails
The advantage of this shape is that it does not need to be softened. It is universal, regardless of length. In a stylish manicure, this shape can be emphasized with smooth lines. However, “angular” graphics are also suitable. It must be said that even bold decorative elements such as rhinestones or glitter, when used in moderation, will not deprive the oval shape of its elegance.
Ballerina
This extravagant form has many admirers these days (including among celebrities), so it is rightfully included in our rating. “Ballerina” is a controversial option when it comes to daytime or business manicure. But if your job doesn't require a strict dress code, you can take the risk. Start with medium length nails and gradually build up.
Round
Round nails are invariably associated with a neat, feminine image, so fans of this shape are not translated. For long nails it is better to choose alternative options (the same oval or almond), but for short nails you cannot think of a better shape.
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Almond
Almond nails are slightly sharp. The key word is light. Thanks to this, you don’t have to worry that your manicure will look vulgar. Nail technicians recommend nailing this shape at the tips or, conversely, closer to the hole. This design is justified by the original data and therefore looks harmonious.
Square nails
This shape is ideal for nail art with graphic designs or color block elements, especially black manicures for square nails. Depending on whether the corners of the nails are rounded or, conversely, sharp, the design can be adapted in different ways.
Acute form
Perhaps the most elegant look on long, sharp nails is a monochromatic finish in muted shades. This design deprives the nails of an aggressive shape.
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Minimal touches
Subtle strokes, dots or plant patterns on neutral shades of nail polish will create the effect of elegance in any woman's style.
This will look especially relevant in the office style of the entire image.
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Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, 65
Country and fortune: France, $49.3 billion
Source of income: co-owner of L'Oréal, granddaughter of the company's founder. She inherited all her assets from her mother.
Style: like a true Frenchwoman, Françoise prefers classics - neat beige nails, although she often wore French nails before. Myers is true to the French style, loves bright scarves, and often wears tight trousers with high heels.
Geometric patterns
Office manicure ideas can be expressed in any style. A unique and sophisticated geometric style that combines contrasting line colors of geometric patterns of circle, triangle, square.
Black lines on a contrasting light base look not only impressive and stylish, but also mysterious.
Notes of lightness
The modern manicure style “Negative Space” brings ease and freedom to women's style. But black and white also adds severity.
Nails decorated with a matte manicure with a blue or gray tone create an alluring effect and attract the attention of others.
Color solutions
- Classic beige and camouflage shades
- Black
- If you want red, it is better to choose burgundy and marsala color
- Naked
- All pastel shades
- White. Looks especially good on tanned hands.
- Persimmon
- All shades of milk
