Rock style manicure is a bold and daring nail art that amazes with its unusual and non-standard appearance. Despite the focus of world fashion on naturalness and authenticity, such extraordinary rocker nail art still finds its fans.
A rock-style manicure is not necessarily a black manicure with an unimaginable amount of metal decoration, spikes and other attributes of rocker culture. Rock style designs can be subtle and beautiful with floral and geometric designs. We invite you to take a closer look at the stylish nail design in rock style.
Current trends in rock style manicure
A rock style manicure is far from everyday. Not every girl will dare to do such a nail design. If you are a fan of punk or rock culture, then making this unusual nail design will not be difficult for you. If you are far from rock culture, then you may like nail art in discreet pastel shades with an original arrangement of rhinestones, bouillons or patterns.
Rock style manicure is the embodiment of freedom and youth. It is in this short period of time that we do not know compromises, we are ready to go to great lengths to realize our potential. Rockers always stood out from the crowd: they wore ripped jeans, black hoodies and T-shirts. Just look at the hair of the most unimaginable shades that young rocker girls prefer.
As for nail design, there are also no restrictions. Skulls, bones, inscriptions and slogans, names of favorite rock bands, crosses, flames and much more can be depicted on the nails. The most popular color in rock manicure is, of course, black. It is the inky black color that is intended to convey the originality of the rock style manicure. In addition, on a black background, any pattern looks much brighter and more expressive.
Gentle
Mostly for evening manicure they use a dark base and deep rich shades.
But if you prefer light manicure colors and delicate designs, then why not try one of the beautiful evening manicure options in a light solution. The following light shades will be popular for holiday manicure 2022-2023:
- Lactic
- Cream
- Powdery
- Sky blue
- Light pink
- Light gray
You can complement the above shades in a chic manicure for the evening with pieces of foil, strips of bendable foil, glitter, cobwebs, splashes of paint, liquid metal, crystals and other current nail decors.
#1 Black and white manicure in rock style
The combination of black and white always looks very noticeable and expressive. If we add to this images of skulls, inscriptions, chains and other rocker decor, then such a tandem will be an ideal option for decorating marigolds. In black and white, you can create an unusual design with geometry and black rhinestones, with a checkered design, with cobwebs, inscriptions and other decor.
If for everyday manicure stylists recommend decorating only 1-2 fingers on the hand, then for a rock style manicure this restriction is not acceptable. Unusual patterns can be made on all fingers at once and decorated with large rhinestones, spikes and other rocker designs.
Stamping
This seemingly simple technique allows you to get a very stylish and fashionable manicure for holidays and special occasions. We suggest making a chic stamping design with a backing in the shape of a “cat’s eye”, or using gel polish with a metallic golden or silver sheen for stamping. This stamping manicure looks chic and elegant.
#2 Rock style manicure with skulls
It is the drawings in the final color that determine the perception of the manicure. Rock style manicure is characterized by the theme of death and the afterlife. If you want to create an expressive and noticeable nail design, then depict skulls, bones, and crosses on them. This decor looks great on a white or any other light background. You can complement a manicure with skulls with cobwebs, straps, inscriptions and other decor.
Girls often choose a skull as the main pattern because depicting it is not a problem. You can depict a skull using manicure brushes, sliders or stamping. Manicure with skulls can be diluted with bright shades, for example, emerald, red, burgundy, blue.
Lunar manicure for musical weekends: 4 stages
Lunar manicure, which remains trendy for several seasons, was popular back in post-war Hollywood. The actresses did not cut their cuticles and, in order to paint their nails with bright red varnish, retreated a few millimeters from the contour of the nail. Dita von Teese brought back the fashion for “holes”: the star recreated another retro look, which everyone perceived as something new and modern.
The new Essie Resort collection, consisting of four shades, is dedicated to India for a reason: Indian designers literally blew up the last Fashion Week in New York. Manicurist Lyudmila Shumbasova advises complementing this manicure with flash tattoos with Indian motifs - and feel free to go to a music festival. We tell you how to repeat the image:
Lyudmila Shumbasova
Manicurist, head of Shelly service department
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Apply base
Degrease the nail plate and apply a base coat: we never tire of repeating that this way the polish will lie smoother and last longer.
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Paint the nail along the contour
Take a thin faux bristle brush and use the flagship shade of the Going Guru collection to outline the nail plate (the line should be slightly thicker at the base) on each nail.
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Apply a second shade of polish
Gently paint over the remaining surface of the nail with the pink shade Dehli Dance (“Dance in Delhi”) - use the base brush from the bottle for this purpose. First, make a large stroke in the center, then paint the sides of the nail. Work quickly: like any white pigment based varnish, Dehli Dance thickens quickly.
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Use top
Let the coating dry and cover your nails with top: it will add shine and density.
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#3 Rock style manicure with spikes
Spikes are considered the main attribute of rocker culture. They are associated with the inaccessibility of the individual, the reluctance to share their feelings and emotions with others. Spikes are present in the decor of rocker clothing, for example, on biker jackets, on accessories, on bracelets, etc. Spikes can also be used in nail designs. On sale you can find a wide variety of studs, different sizes and colors.
It is worth considering that spikes are a fairly voluminous part of the manicure. They, like large rhinestones, can get in the way when worn and constantly cling to clothes and hair. Therefore, it would be wiser to place them on 1-2 fingers of the hand: on the ring or little finger.
cat's eye
Cat manicures have recently gained new popularity, especially with regard to the silver cat eye, which is widely used in a large number of different types of holiday nail designs.
Silver cat's eye allows you to use dark and nude substrates, on which silver metal microparticles look different, but in each case they are beautiful and charming in their own way. Be sure to try the new cat eye manicure, which looks simply divine and will perfectly complete any evening look.
#4 Manicure in rock style with inscriptions
Conveying your feelings and emotions with the help of inscriptions on nails is very popular among girls. Inscriptions, slogans, motivational inscriptions are present even in the images of girls who are far from rocker culture. These could be declarations of love, brand names, motivating affirmations.
For a rock style manicure, you can use the names of popular music groups, the inscriptions “Rock” and others. Inscriptions can be made using sliders or hand-painted. Slogans and phrases can be part of the overall nail art with skulls, rhinestones and other attributes of rocker culture.
Matte
The chic velvet effect on nails looks expensive and rich, giving any shape an ideal appearance and special attractiveness. The contrasting glossy shine of rhinestones and crystals, and with it the gold or silver shine of metal in the form of glitter, foil and rubbing will add even more charm and enchantment to an evening matte manicure. By playing with different textures and contrasts, a chic matte nail design will look even cooler and richer.
#5 Manicure with a cross in rock style
A rocker manicure does not have to look bright and too noticeable. If you want a rock-style manicure to look natural on your nails, then replace the skulls and crossbones with a laconic cross pattern.
The cross is considered a symbol of patience and strength. This pattern is often used by tattoo artists in their work. The cross can also carry a certain meaning in nail design. A manicure with a cross can express sacrifice in the name of love.
Every girl can do a manicure with a cross. Drawing such a simple geometric figure as a cross on your hand is not difficult. Black and white nail art with a cross looks beautiful. Take a closer look at nail art where the cross is lined with rhinestones or spikes.
Rhinestones
An abundance of rhinestones will allow you to create the most beautiful and fashionable evening manicure, from which you cannot take your eyes off.
The delightful shine of rhinestones and crystals will wonderfully decorate both long and short nails. You can use this decor on square, almond and ballerina nails. Craftsmen skillfully combine rhinestones with other types of decor, such as glitter and foil. You can use crystals, rhinestones, bouillons and pearls not only in mono design, but also in different nail design techniques - French, “cats”, stamping, gradient, lunar design.
#6 Manicure in rock style with a musical theme
Without the musical component, rock culture simply could not exist. It is musical groups that position themselves as rockers that attract lovers of non-standard images. Rock style manicure looks beautiful with a variety of musical instruments. First of all, it's a guitar. It is this musical instrument that sets the tone for the entire musical group. You can depict a guitar on your nails using sliders, manicure brushes or stamping.
A manicure with piano keys also looks original. To create this design, a black and white color palette is most often used. As a supplement, you can use the treble clef, sheet music and stave.
Rock style manicure consists of dozens of unexpected and extraordinary nail art designed to convey the original image of girls. Rocker nail design knows no boundaries; it can withstand even the most unusual decor ideas. If you want your nails to be the center of attention, then go for a chic rock nail design. A photo selection of manicure ideas will help you with this.
Natural textures
One of the most mysterious and outlandish manicure options is, without any doubt, the “natural texture” design.
This manicure is always unique and inimitable, and in combination with glitter, rubbing, rhinestones and foil it looks chic and incomparable. “Natural textures” imitate the patterns of various natural minerals - marble, quartz, aquamarine, amber, as well as the effect of smoke. Masters offer both rich and bright designs and calm, restrained interpretations of “natural textures” on nails in matte and glossy solutions.
