Style is not only about clothes and accessories that make up a complete image. In creating an attractive and laconic image, little things such as manicure, its color and design play a big role. The choice of the main shade of nail art determines how your outfit will be perceived and how its details will harmonize with each other.
If you want to look attractive and feminine, then you just need to get acquainted with the color khaki. It has many names: green, swamp, etc. But no matter what you call this color, it will not lose its tenderness and attractiveness.
Khaki manicure: color features
It is safe to say that khaki color is one of the most extraordinary and unconventional shades for nail art. There are a few details to consider when working with this color. Firstly, khaki is a fairly dark shade, which imposes certain restrictions on the shape of the nail. The ideal option would be short and flat nail plates; thanks to the green color, they will look visually longer.
Long nails should not be overloaded with decor; choose simple shapes to match the khaki color: square, oval. Otherwise, the design will look aggressive.
The ideal nail shapes for a khaki manicure are:
- almond-shaped
- extended straight
- oval
The length of nails should be moderate. The same applies to the amount of decor.
What's trending - fashionable new items for February 23
Colored camouflage - red, yellow, pink - is still in trend, but not in such confident positions as before. Instead, matte camo and traditional, classic green camo with shiny additions continue to set the tone. A camouflage jacket cannot be simple - you should choose the opposite option or bother with additional decor.
In general, there is no single line - the trends are matte and glossy, dark and light manicure, filled with sparkles and emphatically ascetic, with hard and thin geometric lines. This can be seen in the photo on specialized sites about manicure. There you can also get a lot of ideas for decorating your nails for the holiday and show the chosen option to the master.
Combination of colors and shades
Khaki is not the most ordinary and simple color, so choosing a companion for it is not so easy. But even dark green has some classic combinations that are guaranteed to look modern and trendy. Classic options for combining khaki with other shades are:
- black and white color
- nude and flesh shades
- pistachio color – one of the shades of green
- milky and gray shades
- silver color
It is these shades that can be used without fear in creating stylish nail art. At the same time, you can mix shades as you wish.
In addition to these shades, there are several more trendy tones, which cannot be called universal and compatible with khaki. This is primarily the color of gold and marsala. They look much brighter and more expressive than a dark marsh shade and will attract unnecessary attention.
What coating to use for khaki manicure
A variety of coatings, shades and decor helps girls experiment and create interesting and extraordinary nail art every time. Khaki color is no exception. The shade itself looks complex and heavy, so the choice of coating is no less important for your future design.
The following coatings are considered the optimal choice for khaki manicure:
- matte
- glossy
- chameleon
- jelly
Glossy nail art in khaki color looks familiar and ordinary. To diversify your nail art, you can add acrylic sand in white, green or another light shade. Use a proven method - decorate your khaki manicure with rhinestones.
Matte khaki manicure looks very attractive and original. Most girls choose this color just because it looks great on the velvety surface. There are a huge number of design options for matte manicure. This is primarily a combination of khaki and silver. Brush strokes of silver, gold or white on a matte surface look incredibly stylish.
In addition, nail art with silver foil stripes looks expressive. Combine glossy and matte gel polish in one nail art and complement it with minor decor in the form of rhinestones and stripes.
Design options
Let's look at the most popular nail design options that are in great demand among ladies on the eve of February 23rd.
- Camouflage design. It is one of the most popular. Ladies can decorate their nails of any length with a military uniform print. Shades can be different: green, marsh, blue and gray. It all depends on what shape you want to depict on your nails. Today, hand painting is, of course, in demand, but many people choose ready-made stickers and stamping, which can be used to make any print.
Camouflage spots do not have to be applied to all fingers - it is especially important to highlight only a few with them, for example, the middle and ring fingers.
- Domestic symbols. In addition to the flag image on the nails, women often choose a design where all the nails are painted in different colors: white, blue and red. Each nail can have its own shade, or the flag can be placed on only one nail - it all depends on your imagination. We recommend paying attention to the original idea of a French manicure, where instead of a classic stripe, a flag is drawn on the free edge of the nail.
- Another current idea for February 23rd is the image of shoulder straps on the nails. Samples of shoulder straps are not at all difficult to find, and therefore the master can easily transfer the design to the nails. As a rule, nail designs with shoulder straps often contain various shiny stones and stripes, which can be either glued or painted on. In addition to the image of shoulder straps, the image of stars on some nails can be an excellent and easy design.
- Girls who like to combine original design options can safely make several camouflage nails, for example, matte, and decorate a few with rhinestones. A nail design with camouflage and rhinestones will look great on long square or ballerina-shaped nails.
- Among the classic options, you can give preference to a bright red coating or marsala-colored varnish. Discreet and deep shades will emphasize a special attitude towards the holiday, but at the same time they will not make the manicure overly colorful and vulgar.
Shoulder straps
One of the attributes of Defenders of the Fatherland Day is shoulder straps. Fashionistas can borrow the main background and the image of shining stars from the shoulder insignia. Samples of shoulder straps for various ranks and titles can be found on the Internet and can be safely used for festive nail design.
Camouflage
A military camouflage design is the best themed manicure for February 23rd. An outfit for nails to match a military uniform is what you need for Defender of the Fatherland Day!
- To perform this manicure, cover the entire nail with a calm tone. A khaki shade is suitable for this.
- Then you can apply colored elongated spots over the undried or dried coating. In the first case, the pattern may spread more strongly.
- After applying stains of the same color, the coating is dried. Next, add a few more shades until the desired result is achieved.
You can also create a camouflage pattern using stamping. Finished drawings must be transferred using a stamp. Using this method, the clearest and most believable drawing is obtained.
For more daring girls, we suggest making a camouflage pattern in classic colors: sand, green, brown, etc. This option fully matches the color of the military uniform.
Add a touch of femininity to your camouflage manicure. To do this, add rhinestones. You can cover only a couple of nails with camouflage, and the rest with a plain coating with a similar shade. Plain nails can be easily diluted with sparkles.
An excellent solution is to make camouflage in the red shades beloved by men. This design looks bright and at the same time corresponds to the military theme.
For a more subtle camouflage, use shades of blue. At the same time, the design will resemble a military uniform and the sky in the clouds.
Combination of camouflage print with patterns
Camouflage looks good in combination with military-themed designs. Flowers, hearts and bows would be inappropriate in this design, but sometimes brave craftsmen experiment and create interesting options. Golden or red stars look best against this background. Another patriotic manicure is the image of lieutenant shoulder straps on camouflage.
To realize this idea, coat the nail plates with varnish, dry them, then take a brush and paint characteristic spots. You can remove excess that gets on the skin with a cotton swab or a brush dipped in acetone. After applying spots of the same shade, you should wait until the coating dries.
A manicure with shoulder straps and gold stars on a dark green background looks good. Gel polish is most often used in salons. It reliably protects your nails, so they will break less often and grow back faster. A manicure with a lieutenant's shoulder straps can be done even by someone who has no special skills in this matter.
Military manicure for long nails
Long nails with camouflage colors don't go well together, but you can play up the design a little. In order for the military color to look harmonious over a length of 3 mm, it is recommended to use light shades, this will help smooth out the rough design.
Also, a good option for February 23rd would be to make it from a single-color coating, but with the addition of a military accent, for example, only on the ring or middle finger.
A French manicure with a camouflage rim line will be successful.
Khaki manicure with white color
The combination of muted green and white looks attractive in everyday looks. The design can be made in the form of alternating shades, highlighting the ring finger with white and then decorating it.
The design in marble technique, with foil stripes and rhinestones looks original. Khaki color should be the main color in the design; white only complements and refreshes muted shades.
Khaki manicure with geometry
Khaki color looks strict and laconic, so the design should be appropriate. The best complement to a muted green color will be thin stripes, randomly located on 1-2 nails. Drawing such a design will not be difficult even for an untrained master, so start your acquaintance with khaki design with these patterns.
Another interesting option for nail design is mehendi design. Making a drawing yourself is more difficult, but it looks much more interesting. Stamping or sliders will come to the aid of the master, with the help of which you can create an original and stylish pattern in a couple of minutes.
Monograms
Another classic design is monograms. They look solemn and feminine. Beautiful thin curls that form a pattern can frame the edge of the nail or be located over the entire area.
Monograms are made using gel paint and the thinnest brush. You can learn how to draw monograms step by step in our article.
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Khaki manicure with flowers
How not to complement a green manicure with miniature twigs and leaves? They themselves ask for such a design and look quite original and laconic in them. As a pattern, use thin branches with black leaves, images of monstera leaves, reeds and other floristry.
The drawing should be placed on a light background, so it will look brighter and more expressive. If light colors are not used at all in nail art, then use black gel polish, acrylic and dark rhinestones to draw the picture.
Military style
A military-style manicure harmonizes well with trends in nail design. If you skillfully play with different techniques, you can get a real masterpiece. For example, some nails can be covered with foil, others can be edged with beads or Swarovski stones.
There are many options for the holiday, which combine different directions. The “Eye See You” technique involves design with a pattern. This design will be combined with a trendy bright look and a discreet image. On February 23, a girl can go on a date with her lover in clothes with military motifs or complement the look with accessories. The main thing is that everything looks harmonious.
Khaki cat eye manicure
“Cat's eye” is a technique that is mega-popular among fashionistas who prefer complex and extraordinary looks. Creating such a design is complicated by the use of a special varnish with the addition of metal particles. It is they, under the influence of a special magnet, that create ornate patterns on the nails.
You won’t be able to create a “cat eye” manicure without the appropriate set of gel polish and magnet. But if you add pigment varnish to your manicure set, you will be able to admire the interesting tints of color on your nails every time.
A cat eye manicure looks interesting in dark colors. Use khaki to create a monochromatic cat manicure. This design does not require additions in the form of rhinestones and other decor. This manicure attracts increased attention from fashionistas of all ages.
A khaki manicure is a stylish and attractive solution for girls living in an active lifestyle. The design easily fits into business, casual and formal looks. This is a universal and very interesting shade that always looks strict and laconic.
Drawing lessons
A manicure with hearts is quite simple to create, and with our photo tutorials and tips, this design will seem completely elementary to you!
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Lesson #1
Hearts in manicure are created in 2 counts using a simple toothpick. Remember the algorithm and be sure to repeat it on your nails!
- Take a little varnish with a toothpick and place a neat dot at the location of the first half of the heart.
- Opposite the first drop, place a second one of the same size.
- From the second drop, draw a line down, and then direct it to the first half of the heart.
Interesting! The toothpick in this manicure can be replaced with a dots, a match with a pointed end, a pen, an orange stick or a needle for drawing very small hearts.
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Lesson #2
Among the main nail art trends of the coming season are glitter in a variety of forms.
We offer you not only a romantic, but also a stylish manicure.
Neat hearts and tape as a stencil
- First, coat your nails with a base coat and let it dry. You definitely can't go wrong if you choose red for this purpose.
- Then bend a piece of tape in half and cut out half of the heart using scissors at the bend. This trick ensures that the figure will be smooth and symmetrical.
- Unfold the tape and apply it to your nail.
- Coat the hole with glue or nail polish and sprinkle with glitter.
- When you remove the tape, a charming heart will appear in this place.
Lesson #3
This cheat sheet can be your assistant in creating cute designs on your nails. All you need for it is varnishes of several colors, a thin brush and a little patience.
- Step number one is to apply the base coat. In this example it is white.
- Then, arm yourself with pink varnish and draw a heart on the side.
- At the bottom of the heart, draw a small triangle - this will make a balloon.
- Next to the first heart, draw another one in a different color using the same principle.
- Use black varnish to mark the ropes of the balls as in the photo.
How to draw a 3D heart
Lesson #4
The design with hearts will turn out incredibly delicate if you complement it with the fashionable ombre technique in a pastel palette.
- Cover your nails with white glossy polish.
- Fold thin tape or small paper in half and cut out half a heart.
- Place the improvised stencil in the center of the nail.
- Apply narrow stripes of varnishes of several colors onto a small piece of sponge.
- Place the sponge on the stencil and pull it slightly in a vertical direction.
- When you remove the stencil, your nail will be decorated with a wonderful heart.
Heart made with stencil using ombre technique
Ombre base and glitter applied using a stencil
Lesson #5
A manicure with hearts on the tips of the nails looks cute, but at the same time minimalistic. This is a great way to combine Valentine's Day designs with fashion trends in the world of nail art.
- Start by painting your nails with light pink polish.
- Using a thin brush, paint the tip of the heart at the edge of the nail. Don't be discouraged if your plates are not sharp like in the photo. The drawing will turn out no less beautiful if you do not repeat the shape of the nail.
Hearts on the tips of the nail
Note! To ensure the result of your efforts is as smooth as possible, we recommend sharpening the brush at the base. To do this, you need to cut it slightly.. Interesting: Manicure with a geometric pattern
Interesting: Manicure with a geometric pattern
- Draw a checkmark opposite the tip of the heart.
- Draw the halves of the heart.
Lesson #6
If you have no doubt about your artistic talents, embody real masterpieces in nail art.
Master class on how to make an openwork heart
We hope our photo selection has inspired you to create a manicure with hearts that is so romantic and trendy for the 2022 season. Then go for it!
