Orange is the name of a color whose palette includes more than a hundred shades. This is a bright orange, and a muted watercolor orange, and a complex mustard. All shades are suitable for nail design. They will help bring a drop of sunshine into autumn and winter manicures, and add brightness to the look in summer and spring. This is a color for those who want to make a bold and bright manicure and stand out from the crowd.
Orange manicure - who will suit it and when?
Many people believe that the color orange in all its manifestations is a symbol of summer. These are sun-warmed oranges, bright marigold petals and, of course, the hot sun. But don’t forget that these are also red-orange rowan fruits in autumn, ripe transparent red sea buckthorn and chanterelles in the forest on green moss. In winter, these are bright shiny tangerines - a symbol of the holiday.
Orange manicure will suit everyone, always. The color is not only universal, but also practical - it can hide many defects in platinum or manicure. Any shade will help visually lengthen your nails.
With an image
The ideal choice for the summer would be to use designs with a floral and fruity twist. Most often, with an orange coating, masters create realistic designs of orange or lemon on nails.
In other designs, the design can be anything. Flowers, animals, insects, as well as landscapes.
Popular shades of orange in 2022
As already noted, the orange palette has more than a hundred shades. Of course, you can do a manicure with any one you just like. But in each season, nail art masters highlight the most relevant tones. They tend to be consistent with those that fashion designers call at fashion weeks when presenting their collections. Let's talk about the shades that are a must-have for nail design in the 2021-2022 season.
Bright orange
Juicy orange in nail design. The color itself is very active and will make your nails noticeable. To mute the design, the coating can be made matte. If you don’t want an intense look, make a muted design - highlight one or two nails on your hand with a bright color.
Be sure to combine a bright tone with a contrasting one. Bright orange is a must-have attribute for festive nail designs - for Halloween, New Year or a regular disco. In the latter case, it is permissible to make a neon mono design.
Carrot color
The natural shade of carrots is somewhat muted compared to the previous color. It is suitable for young girls and brave people who want brightness and color. Such a base will make friends with any design, and the manicure will sparkle with new colors.
Subtle orange
A blurred, muted shade of orange in nail design is preferred by those who want to do an everyday manicure. Nails in this color look well-groomed, especially if a matte finish is chosen. It’s very easy to turn velvet nails into a festive design; just highlight one or two with sparkles, rhinestones or rubbing.
Neon orange
The most intense shade in the palette. You should be careful with it, even if nail art masters place it at the very top of the list of relevance. Remember the main rule of nail design is relevance. That is, a mono manicure in neon color is acceptable at a disco, a themed party, and in a company where there are no strict dress code requirements. But for everyday life, it’s acceptable to single out one or two fingers.
Orange jacket: photo of new items 2022
A French manicure design in a bright orange color is ideal for the hot summer. You can decorate the free edge in orange, or make a bright design by covering the entire surface of the nail in an orange tone, using any other color of varnish as a border. Complete your bright jacket with a pattern on one of your fingers, or paint it completely with your chosen shade of orange and decorate it with patterns or sparkles.
Current shape and length for orange manicure
Orange manicure is universal - it suits any length and shape. With its help you can visually adjust the length.
Interesting: unlike other colors, you don't have to choose a tone for square or oval nails. Just choose the one you like and it will only decorate the shape of your nails.
For short nails
The design of short nails in orange has virtually no restrictions. The general rules of nail design apply here - the short plate should not be overloaded with decor, place it close to the edge. For example, heavy, large-diameter rhinestones will “steal” space and may cause the plate to break.
Nail experts recommend choosing muted, coated, nude shades of orange for short nails.
For long nails
Long nails “make friends” with any tone of the orange palette. A gradient of intense carrot color with a transition to a natural, transparent or milky shade looks especially impressive.
For square nails
Bright, catchy shades are popular for square nails. The form itself already speaks of the courage and originality of a woman’s personality. Most likely, this is a rather tough nature that prefers to take everything into its own hands.
Pay attention to the French design, in which the stripe will not be traditional white, but orange. Or lunar with a contrasting highlight of mustard, orange gold, copper.
For sharp nails
The sharp shape of nails either comes back into fashion or falls into oblivion. But for a certain category of women, she always remains loved. This form in tandem with a bright color or stylish design becomes simply a work of art.
Depending on the situation, you can choose an intense tone - orange-pink, coral, orange-peach, salmon or apricot. These are calm tones that allow you to “mute” the intensity of the shape of your nails and create an everyday manicure.
More intense shades are suitable for the holiday - the color of tangerine skin, pumpkin, burnt orange, cinnabar, rusty, mustard brown.
Advice: do not overload the manicure of sharp nails with design. It is appropriate in a situation where you need to get a festive manicure. But in this case, it is not recommended to wear a lot of jewelry or a bright outfit.
Black manicure
This noble and austere shade is often used as a base layer. And if you dilute it with light accents, the manicure can look light and minimalistic. For example, the combination of black and white is always in fashion, like zebra stripes. And on a matte black manicure, dirt is not visible, but the impression of elegance is created.
Orange manicure with design: fashion ideas in 2021-2022
Of course, even the most intense color in a manicure can coexist with a variety of designs. In the 2021-2022 season, nail art masters offer decor options that have already become traditional, but in a new interpretation.
Orange matte manicure
Matte finish is a design option that every woman can do on her own at home. It will take a little time and additional equipment. But the result will be really stylish and fashionable. As if marigolds covered with suede will delight the owner and attract the attention of others.
What you need to create a matte finish:
- varnish of the desired shade;
- matte top.
Tip: be sure to apply a setting compound over the top. This way the manicure will last longer.
Orange French on nails
An unusual French jacket is a sign of subtle taste. You can choose a transparent, milky or beige base. And highlight the tip of the nail with apricot or orange. The main background can be complemented with delicate patterns - black, gold or white.
Tip: if the length of the plate allows, you can apply glitter to the very tip.
The latest trend in nail design is a combination of colored French manicure and moon manicure.
Orange manicure with drawings
Orange is an excellent background for contrasting designs. Another option is to apply an orange design to a neutral or contrasting base. Both options allow you to create a spectacular, stylish design. If you plan to do a manicure at home, you will have to practice. If the artist lacks talent, stickers, stencils, and foil adhesive strips will come to the rescue.
With orange
This is a traditional version of the pattern in orange. A bright summer design can be achieved by gluing or drawing slices of juicy fruit on a plate. It is better to choose a neutral base - transparent, milky, white. Don't think that orange is solely a symbol of summer. This is also a New Year's option - complement the design with a drawing of a Christmas ball, candle, or cup of cocoa.
With stripes
An excellent option to visually lengthen the nail is vertical stripes. They can simply be drawn on a contrasting or neutral background. Geometric patterns made of foil material on an adhesive base look impressive.
With flowers
Flowers on nails are a win-win option when you need to create a delicate, but at the same time fresh and daring look. You shouldn’t look for orange-hued flowers in nature; you can come up with them yourself.
Orange manicure with rhinestones
Rhinestones attract the eye and make the design more expensive. The most common mistake is overload. The abundance of rhinestones has “killed” more than one nail design option. You need to select stones very carefully for orange nails.
It is better to choose one longitudinal strip or highlight the hole with small stones than to fill all the plates with sparkling fake diamonds.
Tip: if you want to get a filled longitudinal strip without gaps, first apply a contrasting varnish or rubbing to the place where the rhinestones will be.
Stylish orange design with rubbing
Mirror rubbing is a great option for making a beautiful accent in a bright manicure. Choose a shade of the rub that is close to the main tone. We recommend highlighting just one (or two) fingers on your hand. This is enough for such an intense color as orange.
Orange manicure with glitter
Sequins are an option for independent design. Make a small strip, cover the entire plate or just part of it - any option for decorating your nails with glitter is relevant.
Orange ombre and gradient
One of the most noticeable and cheerful gradient options in manicure.
There are several options that are fashionable this season:
- festive and bright design of three colors - red, orange and yellow;
- calm of two shades - nude and orange.
Additionally, this design can be decorated with decor, but you should choose calm options - splashes, drops, patterns.
Orange cat eye
To create a cat eye you will need magnetic polish and an additional tool - a magnet. Do not forget that the magnetic varnish must be “shake” before use. But they do this not with intense movements, but by smoothly rolling the bottle in their palms.
Cat's eye looks great on cinnabar, copper, mustard and other autumn shades.
Gold plated
Orange and gold are a wonderful tandem. Gold patterns or highlighting one nail with gold is an option for autumn or winter design, when you want to add color to gray everyday life.
Orange manicure in the style of “different hands”
Many people remember the fashion for laces of different colors or stylish boots and sneakers. Nail art did not stand aside - the “different hands” design allows you to realize the most daring ideas. You can decorate one hand in orange shades, and the other in contrasting shades - black and orange, cinnabar and green. Or take orange as a base, but choose different designs or patterns for different hands.
Other creative ideas
Paint the left one black, the right one “tangerine” and decorate each of them with a pair of marigolds with “broken glass”. An iridescent sheet will definitely prepare you for the New Year and the festive mood.
The fall pattern doesn't let up, so on one or more fingers, switch from nude to orange and paint with a brush or stamp a leaf pattern. To add style and modernity to your design, cover it with a matte top.
Remember the prints of tigers, leopards, jaguars, which can be highlighted with silver or gold stripes or just sequins. It can be diluted with negative space. The brave ones can let all the nails catch the press, the reserved ladies can decorate 1-2 nails.
We already mentioned geometry, but why not use the current checkerboard print on manicure clothing. You can combine 2 colors: orange and black, or dilute it with white.
Lovers of stones should play with rhinestones both in monochrome mode, completely spreading 1-2 nails, and by duplicating a diagonal or vertical colored line. But remember about the sense of proportion, brilliant is not equally colorful and elegant is not much.
And according to the “different hands” trend that has long existed in our country, perhaps it will not be so large-scale. Take the opportunity and create your own design for each nail, and the ideas can be completely from different works or from the game, but with different roles. We take and make all the decorations known to us or take lines as a basis and apply them with different materials, methods, colors.
Subtle orange manicure
When you hear about orange nails, you probably first think of acidic neon nail designs. But an orange manicure can look elegant, romantic and even quite formal. If you need such a manicure, choose muted shades of varnish: apricot, amber, carrot, orange-mustard.
An all-over orange coat is the easiest way to go if you want to take a break from complex nail art and get your nails done every day.
A coating of such a “dusty” shade looks interesting even without design.
A gentle combination of orange and pink plus sharp geometric patterns - and a fashionable manicure is ready.
Other pale orange manicure ideas:
Design with pumpkins
Most people associate the color orange with autumn. And the symbol of autumn is, of course, the pumpkin. This vegetable looks interesting and unusual on nails. And most importantly, a look at such a manicure creates a warm, relaxed and slightly playful atmosphere.
Design for Halloween
We've already said that orange represents autumn. And the most famous autumn holiday is, of course, Halloween. Without even realizing it, many people try to surround themselves with a dark but cheerful atmosphere. This was reflected in the manicure. Buyers and artisans have a huge amount of creativity.
Glamorous design
It would seem that glamor had its days in 2010, but its loyal fans remained. Especially for them, sparkling rhinestones of different sizes and colors are purchased for manicures. Glamorous classics are bows, hearts, rhinestones and pink shades, but black and orange manicure is an excellent background for gluing rhinestones, which glow especially in the bright sun.
What goes with orange on nails?
We are used to not getting by with just one color in nail design. Of course, there are general rules for combining colors in the main palette, but in each season, trendsetters name the current combinations that fashionistas try to follow.
Orange and white
Calm and versatile tandem. Each of these colors can serve as a base, and the second one is suitable for drawing and highlighting. The optimal design is a French jacket or holes. This tandem will allow you to create a calm everyday manicure.
Orange with silver
Orange is combined not only with gold; noble silver perfectly complements almost all shades of the palette.
Red-orange
“Hot combination” of colors. With its help you can create an autumn design that reflects all the colors of the late season. A manicure with stamping, gradient, watercolor, negative space or glitter will turn out beautiful.
Gray-orange
Gray is a shade that can curb even neon orange. Pair matte gray with orange and your manicure will not raise any questions even with a strict dress code.
Blue-orange
Blue and orange are a royal tandem. Choose a shade of orange gold and the design will not require additional decor.
Orange pink
Delicate pink paired with orange is a good idea for ombre, lunar nail design, “knitted” manicure and “different hands”.
Black-orange
For contrasting designs, interesting combinations, and festive manicures, black is used. With its help you can create clear geometry and animal print. And, of course, what would a Halloween design be without a black and orange combination.
Yellow-orange
Two colors close in tone. The main rule of combination in manicure is that one of the pair should be calmer. With yellow you can create a juicy ombre, draw slices of lemons and oranges, or create an “different hands” design.
Orange with green
Rich natural shades are indispensable not only for summer or spring, but also for winter nail design.
Light green with orange
Light green can be intense or muted, non-renewal. It should be paired with a calmer or brighter shade of orange.
Purple-orange
A complex pair with which you can create a rich, bright manicure. This tandem is suitable for “different hands”, highlighting one nail, “cat’s eye”, drawings.
What shades does the orange spectrum have?
A manicure with orange polish is not always a flashy, acidic shade. This color has many varieties. These include: delicate pastel colors, cream, peach, apricot pink, very pale caramel.
Brighter ones also look great - tangerine, carrot, coral, pumpkin, amber, orange with brown and even gray undertones.
Bright shades can always be muted, combining with beige and yellow tones. There are design options in orange that are suitable even for an office dress code or a restrained style.
Stylish options for orange manicure in 2021-2022 - photo
Couldn't decide on ideas for a manicure? We offer a gallery containing the most current nail design options for 2021-2022. Choose and implement.
Recommended fashion colors for skin tones
- Pale/fair skin: bright red, light pink, beige, milky, bright green and coral. ⠀
- Dark skin: blue, terracotta, yellow, orange, khaki. ⠀
- With a yellowish tint: blue, violet.
Metallic colors
You can also opt for metallic shades - a trend. Why not go for a black and silver or gold manicure? Despite the shine, this siding option may seem quite versatile. For example, the design includes a stylish jacket, as well as elaboration of accent elements. Or, conversely, festive and glamorous.
Trendy yellow manicure color
In 2022, stylists are increasingly talking about bright palettes, unusual combinations and color therapy. And they recommend, for example, yellow manicure instead of black. The sunny color of lemon or egg yolk is perfect for lifting your spirits. And goes well with warm and bright tones. Therefore, a manicure in this color will become an incredibly fashionable accent in a summer or winter look.
Newfangled classics
An expressive variation of an orange French manicure with a nude base is suitable for women who want to bring freshness to their image, but still remain faithful to the principle of restraint.
Another option is a rich color plate with a white, black or other smile line.
Ombre is still popular in both muted and loud colors. A gradient involves making smooth transitions from one shade to another.
A stylish and original idea is to combine orange with pink, bright red, purple, yellow or beige.
An orange manicure is the best way to lift your spirits, a piece of freshness and originality in your everyday look.
Its variety of shades is suitable for fragile girls and bright, confident women. And its main advantage is its harmony in any season and its increasing popularity every year.
