The manicure trend you've probably seen everywhere this year is the polar opposite of monochrome, with each nail taking on a different color, creating a chic design without much effort. Multi-colored nail designs are one of the main trends in nail art 2021-2022. The best part about this fashion trend is that you can try it at home, without any fancy tools or manicure techniques.
Multi-colored manicure (colored, gradient) is painting each nail in a slightly different shade of a similar color or a completely different color. Whatever you choose, you can expect the final look to be surprisingly chic, albeit quirky.
This type of design is very versatile, so you can let your imagination run wild and create your own colorful nails this season. But we still recommend following a few tips:
- The key to the perfect multi-colored manicure is carefully selected polishes. The best option is several shades from the same color scheme.
- A multicolored manicure should have at least 2 or 3 different colors so you can let your creativity run wild.
- You can have a manicure with five different colors of polish on each nail, which have a slightly different shade, but still belong to the same color scheme.
We will discuss the most fashionable shades of polishes for multi-colored manicures, the current shape of nails and interesting combinations of design colors in 2021-2022.
Pros of multi-colored manicure
This design solution combines many advantages. First of all, it is its versatility, the fact that it can include both bright shades and pastels. This manicure is suitable for any situation; it is not too flashy for everyday life, but also festive enough for a special event.
In contrast to the same manicure with a design, where, for greater variety and execution, it is, of course, more convenient to have long nails, then, in turn, a multi-colored manicure for short nails looks no worse.
At this length, a multi-colored jacket, a polka dot manicure, or a geometric design in any of its manifestations will look good. Usually used on short nails with a minimum number of colors.
In itself, such a manicure is not difficult to perform, except for the need to have an abundant and varied supply of nail polish in different shades.
But there are no more difficulties for such performance at home. Another definite plus is that this color scheme will satisfy girls of all ages and taste preferences.
You might have noticed a wide variety of photos of multi-colored manicures, but not noticed that all these ideas are subject to certain rules of harmonious combination with each other.
Of course, it is important to choose the right combination of colors for a multi-colored manicure. Fortunately, their variability is simply off the charts. It can be either bright shades or pastel multi-colored manicure.
Executions of this design are divided into categories of combinations so that the colors look organic with each other. To do this, we use the “color wheel,” or its more scientific name, “color spectrum.”
Nail color features
Many women choose their nail color based only on their taste. Experts say that in this way ladies express themselves through their image. Each color has its own meaning and suits a particular event in life. For example, when working with a strict dress code, it is not allowed to use bright and saturated colors, so pastel and nude tones are coming into fashion.
For a party, holiday, relaxation, for ordinary everyday life - your palette is already selected. The color of your nails is actually very important and the complete completion of your look can depend on it.
The best colors are recognized as a universal group, which allows you to select them for any outfit and for any event.
Triadic combination
The next category – “Triadic combination” – speaks for itself. The classic triad is a combination of usually three colors that are at mutually equal distances in the color wheel.
And this style, accordingly, implies the use of this pattern. As a rule, a difference of 1 - 2 sections is used. This method combines harmony on the one hand, and light contrast on the other.
Achromatic combination
Another category is “Achromatic combination”. This is a combination of black, gray and white, which can also be diluted with a variety of shades. This manicure looks quite calm, and the color scheme combines perfectly within its structure.
One of the most popular and discreet is “Monochromatic combination”. It is built on the basis of a palette consisting of different shades of the same color. In this style, the combination is usually built in ascending order (from the less saturated), or vice versa, in descending order (from the more saturated). Typically, this combination is used for everyday manicure.
In addition to those listed, you can use the method of dividing the spectrum in half, into warm and cold colors, they are more harmoniously combined with each other. But be careful, not all shades may match each other. Below are some ideas for such combinations.
If you prefer warmer combinations, you can experiment with different shades of orange and brown. They are close on the spectrum, so they look great together.
When using cooler combinations, cool shades of green, purple, blue or blue will suit you, but it is advisable, in this case, not to overdo it with variety, but rather choose a specific tone, dividing it into suitable shades. With the correct selection of halftones, it will definitely look neat and harmonious.
But you need to choose not only the right combination of colors for a multi-colored manicure, but also choose the right look for it. Lately, bright colors have become increasingly popular not only on nails, but also in makeup, accessories, and clothing.
As for makeup, even such a seemingly standard thing as mascara has acquired all sorts of colors. Lipstick shades are also trending in purple and even green shades. You don’t have to paint your entire look; you can choose one main color that you love and combine it harmoniously in your look.
Multi-colored nails with a pattern
In addition to monochromatic combinations, experiment with nail art - hand drawings, stamping, sliders. For example, additional visual effects with the illusion of multi-colored patterns will look fashionable. And contour drawings do not go out of fashion, just like traditional floral and plant prints or hooligan pop art.
Manicure ideas
There are simply an unimaginable variety of multi-colored design ideas. One of the easiest ways is to apply one main color, as a rule, they take white, but you can take black, or any other, and while the varnish is not dry, add several colored dots, when they spread, you will get an unusual manicure in multi-colored colors. A standard speckled or polka dot design would also be a great rainbow option.
It is not necessary to make each nail different; you can use a variety of shades on each of them, for example, dividing the nail plate into several conventional parts, or not conventional ones, painting the borders with black lines, and painting each of these parts with a separate color.
Just because you make a multi-colored design doesn't mean you can't use other design options. This could be: rhinestones, drawings, sparkles, stamping and so on. Nowadays they even use laser glitter with a 3D effect. An additional “drop” effect can be added to any of your choices; it will help give your design a special uniqueness and originality.
Schemes for combining colors in manicure
When choosing a manicure design, it is convenient to use special color combination schemes. After all, not all colors and shades are harmoniously combined with each other. For example, some combinations create a romantic mood, others are daring and rebellious, others are cheerful and cheerful. Color combination schemes are universal and suitable for both choosing gel polish and clothing. We invite you to take a look at the diagrams.
The following diagram will help in choosing manicure colors depending on the time of year. So, in winter, cold shades predominate, in autumn, warm shades, reflecting all the colors of falling leaves - yellow, purple, brown.
In the following diagrams it is not difficult to choose colors for a manicure in three shades and in five.
French manicure
The same French manicure can be varied in color, which has recently become a particularly popular trend. Even such bold colors as lemon, hot pink, light green, or blue are used.
With this solution, especially if we are talking about a pastel multi-colored manicure, silver, or less often golden, thin adhesive tape is often used as an additional decor.
Multi-colored nails in a milky gradient style
Looks fashionable in matte and glossy versions. This gradient will look gentle when transitioning from milky to pastel shades. However, with bright colors this design is used willingly, especially in vertical, horizontal and circular techniques. You can complement a different color gradient with the effect of a quail egg. And also glitter at the cuticle or foil.
Colored rub
Colored rubbing is becoming increasingly popular, which has a mirror effect and this creates a particularly bright, unique image. This design is suitable for both everyday use and a festive evening. You can complement it by decorating some of the nails with crystals or rhinestones to match the color of the rub.
Different manicure on both hands
A different manicure on both hands is one of the trending nail designs 2021-2022 that is worth trying this season. Multicolored nail designs are suitable for both short and long nails. The whole idea is to combine two completely different designs into one manicure. Look at the photo for very beautiful ideas for this stylish nail design:
Different pens
Recently, manicures, the so-called “different hands”, have become increasingly common. When you do a manicure of one color on one hand, and a completely different one on the other hand. These can be bright and pastel shades, matte or glossy, and there are no obstacles to adding a pattern to this design, especially with the universal black color.
#1 Colored French 2022: interesting new items and ideas
A colored jacket is a great idea for a spring and summer look. In a colored jacket, the edge of the nail is highlighted with any colored gel polish or several shades at once, made using a gradient technique.
For a gradient jacket, the entire bright palette of shades is selected. It can be yellow, purple, red, blue shades. The rest of the nail is painted in a translucent, barely noticeable shade, pink or light brown.
Colored French goes well with floristry. The manicure looks bright and catchy, especially if the decor is also made in rich shades. Colored French is best done on long square or almond nails. At this “length” you will be able to make a wide “smile” and show a beautiful color gradient.
Collars
The “collar” design, which consists in using a shirt design, looks original and unusual, or sometimes a semblance of a colored collar is also made on the hole of the marigold.
The category of creative designs also includes a manicure that depicts arrow information in the form of multi-colored checkmarks; this style is suitable for owners of an elongated square and pointed shape.
It looks unusual to create frames around colored marigolds using black or white edging. As an additional way to add uniqueness to your design, you can decorate it with a snowflake or sand pattern, which will be a great thematic solution for the appropriate time of year.
Puzzles
Or take puzzles known to everyone from childhood as a basis, using contrasting shades in combinations, and draw the outline with black stripes.
This design is no exception to the use of a black pattern on it, or, conversely, a multi-colored pattern on the main selected shade. These can be various household items or favorite cartoon characters. You can also draw various emblems from superhero comics. It is, of course, better to implement such ideas in the salon of a trusted specialist.
But even for amateurs, there is a solution in the form of sticker sliders, which have absolutely no difficulties in using and are in no way inferior to a sketch made by a professional master in a salon.
A manicure in multi-colored colors does not have to be bright. A matte finish will help soften it, which is also gaining increasing popularity among women.
For a specific holiday, you can implement a thematic solution. For example, making an imitation of a garland for the New Year from colored stones, or creating a web of typical Halloween colors: black, white and yellow, multi-colored fireworks on the nails for Victory Day, many hearts of various colors for Valentine’s Day, and so on.
What is multi-colored manicure 2022? Experts have already shared fashionable colors. This applies to both clothing and the varnish palette. Their list includes recommendations for groups of two seasons.
The fashionable colors of the spring-summer 2022 season are: quiet wave, lemon sherbet, bright red, and gray. While the fashionable colors of the fall-winter season will consist of deep blue, red-orange and olive colors.
Photo of blue manicure for different seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter
First of all, let's go through thematic seasonal designs. Blue color in combination with white is ideal for a winter manicure with openwork snowflakes. The trendy tandem of blue and pink is ideal for both summer and spring manicure. In autumn, sometimes you can complement the design with a beautiful metallic shine or decorate your nails in gray-blue tones. Nowadays, textured manicures of various types are in fashion. Therefore, you can experiment with simulating the texture of stone or clay on your nails. In a marine theme, an azure shade will look harmonious with yellow sand.
SPRING WITH BLUE FLOWERS
SUMMER WITH BUTTERFLIES
SUMMER SEA MANICURE FOR VACATION
AUTUMN GRAY-BLUE
WINTER WITH SNOWFLAKES
