No modern woman can do without a manicure. This is exactly the detail that makes you look well-groomed and makes you feel feminine and irresistible. You can read a lot from a woman’s hands, which is why women should pay special attention to the condition of her hands, in particular her nails. Coco Chanel's statement is true that women who do not wear makeup have a very high opinion of themselves. Nails in this regard are no exception.
True, you want to not only look beautiful and well-groomed, but also fashionable. What kind of manicure is fashionable in 2016? Let's figure it out together.
Manicure 2016 – fashion trends
Like any fashion, the nail industry has its own general directions and trends. The best masters conjure their magic to create fashionable manicures. The result of the work is a demonstration of nails. Bright, unusual and extraordinary - these are the fashionable manicure trends in 2016. True, there is a place for everything here. There are options for both classic lovers and those who want to stand out from the crowd.
We present to your attention the 10 main trends that guide nail fashion in 2016. Knowing how to combine them, you can always look stylish and fashionable.
1. Lovers of romantic looks can use pastel shades. This is a feminine option that will suit all ladies without any exception. The natural and romantic style is perfect here.
2. The second trend is the free edge and its most natural form.
3. The third point is that all fashionistas can use transparent coating. Moreover, this is a universal option that is used at all fashion shows. However, it is worth remembering that when choosing a transparent coating, girls should pay attention to the shape of their nails and manicure. All this must be in perfect condition.
4. Plain manicure is another fashion trend. If you also make the coating glossy, then you are at the top of fashion. At the same time, it is worth choosing special colors.
Fashionable manicure colors in 2016 are red, brown, plum, and wine.
5. And here’s something that all lovers of the classics will like – the French style, which has been at the peak of popularity for several years now. The reason for this is its versatility, because such a manicure is suitable for any event and almost all looks.
6. Lunar manicure is also popular.
7. Graphics on nails are a novelty of the year, however, for a manicure to turn out excellent, the nail plates need to be elongated and the nail technician must be good.
8. What’s especially nice is that in 2016 it’s not necessary for the nail polish to match the color of your clothes. It has long gone out of fashion to match a manicure to a bag, shoes, belt, and so on. It is also not necessary to match the makeup and dress. A manicure can easily become a separate element. Therefore, everything depends only on your imagination, desire and mood.
9. Matteness along with gloss is very relevant. And all because this effect looks extremely unusual on nails. And stylish too.
10. Have you heard of Feng Shui nail design? No? Then you should definitely find out more about it. After all, the popularity of such manicure is at its peak in 2016. And it lies in the fact that the design of the nail of the ring finger stands out. This can be done in different ways, by varying shades and using glitter. By the way, this type of manicure came to us from last year 2015, and was very popular among fashionistas.
Negative space
Somewhere a little higher, in the block about the revival of the French style, we have already mentioned such a trend as negative space. And yes, indeed, the so-called negative space - the colorless area of the nail - is making a comeback. This fashionable manicure 2016 photos from the catwalks are presented with new variations - geometrically regular lines, complex shapes, thin stripes.
Cushnie Et Ochs, for example, offers a great variation on the French theme - a dark “smile” on the tip of the nail, drawn at an angle, with a break. The nail shape should be quite long, and the tip of the plate should be filed ovally.
Ji Oh paints thin vertical stripes of dark shades on completely transparent nails. They will look appropriate even on short nails, and the color for this should be dark blue or black.
Noon By Noor offers approximately the same design, only here the silver-gray color comes into play, much more neutral and less demanding. Don't forget to file your nails ovally and keep them short.
So we told you what the current 2016 manicure should be like, the fashion trends of which we spied on the catwalks and shows. There are many options for execution, and all of them are simple enough to repeat at home. So why not do it right now, without putting it off?
Always fashionable French
All fashionistas know that French manicure comes in different types. And this is a “plus” because there is an opportunity to experiment. And it is experiments that are welcomed in 2016. Thus, the leading positions are occupied by French in the classic form, in color, as well as fan French and “millennium”. Applying a French manicure in 2016 comes down to a few rules. Firstly, you should not use too contrasting tones. A difference of two or three tones is acceptable. A spring 2016 manicure can be a bright French manicure, but then let the brightness be present on all nails. The French jacket this season adheres to the golden mean, that is, it is not quite classic, but not yet extravagant. An example of this is the triangular, wavy and V-shaped French jacket. Despite the fact that the French jacket has been known to everyone for a long time, this season it has pleased us with its novelty. The masters managed to combine here a lunar manicure (the smile line at the base of the nail) and the French manicure itself. The main thing is that both of these lines are the same tone. The top of the nail is coated with pastel-colored varnish; it is better not to use glitter.
You can also mix colors; this trend will be relevant in 2017. For lovers of long nails, advice: don’t overdo it. Let the free edge be no more than 0.4, or even less. Long nails have long gone out of fashion; naturalness is what is truly valued.
French manicure is relevant at any time of the year, but there are those nail design options that are unique to only one season.
Ombre
You can also get a modern and beautiful manicure using a unique color technique called “ombre”. For several years in a row, ombre has not left the leading position in the list of manicure trends, although initially gradient coloring was used exclusively for hair.
Almost all fashionistas who are partial to original nail designs believe that ombre nails are extremely beautiful. Therefore, a smooth transition from one shade to another will be relevant in the spring and summer of this year. It is necessary to take into account that ombre can be different - a color transition can occur both on one nail and on all nail plates of the hand from thumb to little finger (that is, the flow of one color into another occurs horizontally - from nail to nail, and not vertically on one nail). Sometimes, to create an ombre in the Feng Shui style, one nail is completely painted in a color that contrasts with the other nail plates or is highlighted with bright decor.
Manicure winter 2016
A fashionable manicure for winter 2016 should basically contain cool shades, such as: beige, brown, gray, burgundy.
The use of winter painting is relevant; it can be various snowflakes, New Year's paraphernalia, drawings of deer, and so on. Actually, this is why red, blue, and cyan are the colors for winter manicure 2016.
Covering your nails with silver and gold varnish is also popular this winter. This option always looks festive and interesting.
Color Purity
Modern designers present such an abundance of fashionable colors and shades that in order to create a fashionable manicure 2016, it is not at all necessary to paint intricate patterns on your nails. Surrender completely to the sensuality of a single-color coating, feel all the depth and changeability of color, let it sparkle with bright shine, combining with your clothes and accessories.
Creatures Of The Wind chooses honey-melon shades of yellow for this purpose, combining them with patterns on clothes.
Jenny Packham prefers a daring and bold dark blue shade, somewhat demanding in terms of selecting other details of the image, but so bright and rich that it is simply impossible to refuse it!
But Chris Gelinas has chosen the optimal color for warm spring and summer days - a delicate coral with a warm undertone that will look great on tanned skin.
Manicure spring 2016
Along with French manicure, lunar manicure has also become a classic, so you can safely choose it as an everyday option. The world first saw such nails at the Dior show, which is why its second name is manicure from Dior.
Moreover, different versions of lunar manicure are fashionable, both in the form of a convex line and in the form of a concave one. The main thing is to combine contrasting colors of varnishes to focus attention on the nail hole. A stylish variation of the moon manicure is to highlight the base of the nail with a triangle. But it is preferable to do such a manicure in pastel colors, which is why it is more suitable for spring.
Options for fashionable manicure spring 2016 include nail design in a floral style. Flower painting, artistic variations. Moreover, flowers are a win-win option for any bow. Manicure spring 2016 should be mixed with turquoise, green, and pink shades.
Dark blue, dark green and yellow
An alternative to pastel options in this year's nail design are varnishes in dark blue and dark green. They can be matte or glossy, but in any case, both single-color and combined manicures with such a coating look elegant and chic.
Yellow promises to be another hit of the season. A beautiful manicure in sandy tones became a discovery this year and was demonstrated at various shows of the spring-summer 2016 collections. Stylists agreed that this shade looks simply amazing on nails!
Manicure summer 2016
Of course, the brightest, most unusual and eye-catching thing is summer manicure. Manicure ideas for the summer always amaze with their originality, because here you can use a variety of color shades, without being afraid to combine incongruous things. Simplicity of form and colorful content are what is fashionable in the summer of 2016. There is no need to use complex forms. Come up with an unusual design. The simpler the better. It is pleasantly surprising that the fashion from the 90s, which was distinguished by the active use of sparkles, is returning to summer manicure 2016.
Nail shape
Summer 2016, as evidenced by fashion trends and photo evidence, gives preference to smooth lines. Short nails can be given a classic round shape
for medium-length nails - oval (these options are especially popular for French nails).
The “semi-square” shape – squared oval – also looks wonderful on such nails.
But it is better to give long nails an almond shape.
Manicure autumn 2016
What has the coziest time of the year – autumn 2016 – prepared for us? A manicure at this time should also be quite simple, cozy and give off warmth. The symbol of fashionable manicure for fall 2016 is golden shining varnish. You can combine gold with red, you get an extremely bright and stylish combination. It is worth paying attention to metallic shades that add chic and elegance. Such a manicure is always perceived as a luxury.
And add a little creativity here, autumn, the time of reflection and creativity, contributes to this. Therefore, it's time to experiment with lines, abstractions and other forms.
Fashionable manicure ideas 2016
We offer a selection of fashionable ideas, using which you will always be in trend, and also find out which manicure is fashionable in 2016.
There are types of manicure that only specialists in their field can do. These include frame manicures, which are gaining more and more popularity every day. The main feature of this manicure is its originality and unusualness, moreover, it immediately draws the eye to the nails. True, it’s unlikely to be possible to do it yourself, and even beautifully; an experienced specialist will be able to make this beauty for you.
However, the same applies to artistic manicure. After all, you need to apply a design or pattern to the nail. It’s amazing that drawing technology is moving forward; now there are no frames in drawings; it can be absolutely any image, even a personal photo.
Geometric fantasies
A simple and beautiful manicure for the warm season can be done using geometric shapes - one of the brightest trends of this season. Strict, laconic patterns are restrained and minimalist, which is quite consistent with the general fashion trend of modern nail design. However, spring-summer motifs, expressed in rich coatings and frivolous sparkles, penetrate here too, diluting the clarity of lines and neatness of the design.
As part of geometric fantasies, nail plates can be decorated with individual lines (thin or thick) as well as any shapes found in the textbook - triangles, squares, circles, polygons, rays, etc. Images in a beautiful manicure can either represent a variety of patterns with different configurations (that is, a set of different figures) or demonstrate the same figure in different color and size variations.
Creativity is always in fashion
Now let's talk about what will amaze all those who love to be the center of attention in 2016. Creative manicure ideas deserve a separate discussion.
These include Feng Shui manicure, the so-called technology when one ring finger is painted a different color. Moreover, Chinese wisdom says that it should be done by those who are looking for their soulmate, because the ring finger carries the energy of new meetings and sexual acquaintances. It does not necessarily paint this nail a fundamentally different color. Simply highlighting it with beads or sparkles will do.
Ombre manicure also looks original; its essence is gradient coloring. Here you need at least two shades of varnish, differing from each other by only a few tones. This manicure looks stylish.
There are no boundaries in manicure 2016 - this is exactly what was stated at the beginning of the article and here is confirmation of this. For those who can’t decide which manicure to get, you can mix several types at once. Frame and moon manicure, ombre and Feng Shui manicure look great together.
Another great option for manicure 2016 is a foil manicure. Of course, not just any foil will do; it’s worth purchasing a special one. Foil is used both as a decorative element and as a complete coating for the nail.
Something from the category of “something”
There are also extremely amazing and literally stunning manicure ideas. Truly brave people can decide on them. But if you have an idea. This means that there will be those who want to try it. So, for your attention, manicure is super creative.
First up is a manicure called “negative space”. Or it is called negative space. Its whole essence is that the entire nail is painted over in one tone, but one part remains unpainted. Which? And any and in any form. This is the uniqueness of creativity.
However, sometimes you get quite presentable options
Glass nails are also in fashion. This new product comes from South Korea. The fact that there is broken glass on the nail is an effect that is created with the help of stickers, they are cut into arbitrary shapes, and with the right level of skill, the result is what you get!
And the craziest new product of 2016 is a manicure called bubble nails. It's hard to explain, but my nails look like balls. Despite the shock that this manicure causes in many, girls use it with all their might. All you need to do is apply a large amount of gel to your nail. It is important to create a round and voluminous ball with gel. The novelty has just entered the world of fashion, but there are already many options for such a creative approach to manicure. I don’t want to offend anyone, but this manicure is only suitable for Halloween.
Spectacular turquoise
Suitable for an interesting, beautiful manicure and a bright turquoise finish. It can be used both in single-color versions and in combination with a variety of shades and decor. Sand-turquoise and lilac-turquoise combinations are especially effective, and the combination of soft pink patterns and a turquoise background looks unusual and provocative. Classic combinations - turquoise and light beige or white shades - are suitable for offices and business meetings, and “broken glass”, rhinestones, shiny stripes and ribbons, shiny dust are ideal for summer holidays, nightclubs and discos. From the ornaments you can safely choose small peas, curved lines, flowers, lace and watercolors.
