Nail designs: 115 photos of new manicures for 2021-2022

French, lunar, ombre - when you have already tried all the most fashionable and popular manicure techniques, designs on your nails will help add variety. In this article, look for different ideas for beginners who are picking up a manicure brush for the first time, and experienced artists who handle it confidently.

Byblos © imaxtree

Nail designs: new items 2021-2022

To save time, models rarely get complex manicures at backstage shows; at most, they paint their nails with bright varnish. But last year was revolutionary: intricate nail looks with patterns were seen at many fashion shows. Here are five memorable ideas worth repeating.

Bold French

In 2021-2022, French manicure can be anything but banal. Pale pink nails with white tips are no longer inspiring, so combine textures and shades arbitrarily. And, of course, do French nails with a design! For example, try on the look from the Byblos summer show: paint your nails with delicate lemon polish, highlight the nail hole and its edge with black, and place white dots on top in a chaotic manner.

Byblos © imaxtree

A la Pollock

At the summer shows of Manish Arora and Siriano, models showed similar nail looks, reminiscent either of the work of the great American expressionist or of children's scribbles. This design has two advantages - firstly, with it you will look impressive even in ordinary jeans and a T-shirt. Secondly, even beginners can repeat this beautiful drawing.

Manish Arora © imaxtree

You will need a white polish for the background and five or six different bright polishes for the design itself. Paint your nails with white polish and use a thin manicure brush to fill the nail plate with lines of varying lengths and thicknesses. The second option is to use the space manicure technique: moisten a makeup sponge with different varnishes and apply it to your nails one by one.

Siriano © imaxtree

Animal print

Manicure is for those who do not depend on other people's opinions. Some might think that leopard or zebra print on nails is vulgar, but reputable designers (for example, Emilio Pucci) definitely don’t think so. The whole point of this image is in the unusual color: instead of the usual white and black zebra combination, here it turns out to be green and black. If you think this is too much, decorate only one finger with the print - for example, the ring finger.

Pucci © Makeup.ru

Geometry

The nail design from the Steinmetz show is an excellent example of the fact that there is room for experimentation in everyday manicure. Neutral nude nails are decorated with thin black stripes that form a geometric pattern. It will be quite difficult for beginners to repeat this look; it is better to buy nail stickers with a similar pattern. Or contact a manicurist who will do all the work for you.

Steinmetz © imaxtree

Blots

Nails decorated with “ink” stains were suggested by nail artists for the Bibhu Mohapatra show. And they were right: this manicure was discussed almost more than the collection itself. The main thing in this look is to perfectly paint your nails with a capricious white varnish, then accuracy is not necessary. Place a few dots of black varnish and use a toothpick to smear the spots, giving them the shape of a blot.

Mohapatra © imaxtree

Fashion trends this season

The main fashion trend of the coming season is the absence of frills in manicure. Everything is good in moderation, this is definitely something to remember this year. The most chic thing is when the author's drawing or other decoration is done on only a few fingers.

At the same time, experts from the fashion world advise not to remain in the shadows and boldly experiment with new looks, especially in manicure. It’s worth trying bright and unusual shades, playing with shapes and textures in the design, and of course, not being afraid to make unusual and eye-catching designs.

As for the style of trendy paintings in 2022, they can be very diverse. Any silhouette or linear graphic images are especially welcome. Silhouettes of people, animals, small outlines of famous objects will be popular: feminine beauty tools, cars, shoes, household utensils and other things.

Geometric shapes and lines will be held in high esteem. Absolutely any geometry will be appropriate on the fingers of both very young girls and older women. It is geometric themes that are the most universal decoration for handles; such a manicure looks appropriate in almost any situation. Experimenting with the shapes and colors of geometric patterns will allow you to create the most original ideas.

Another basic trend for 2022 is true femininity and unobtrusive elegance in appearance. That is why a variety of floral feminine themes will be welcomed: flowers, floral patterns, colorful or pastel abstraction, stains, monograms, curls, lace, etc. Large flowers painted in a slightly blurry watercolor manner and made in very delicate and light colors will look especially impressive.

Animal prints of various shapes and colors are also coming back into fashion. Unlike previous seasons, now you can safely experiment with them, making an animal pattern on an incredibly bright background, such as a yellow one, and complementing it with other decorative elements. All kinds of animals will look stylish on your nails. Brave and extraordinary ladies of the new generation can combine different trends by making an animal print on some fingers, and on some - a realistic appearance of the animal to which this color belongs.

Nail design with geometric pattern

A manicure with a geometric pattern always gets the most likes on Instagram, so be sure to learn how to do it! Let's take some images into account.

This motley look looks complicated, but you can easily repeat it with your own hands in a simplified form. First, paint your nails with a rich pink polish. To create a “pyramid”, you will need paper tape: use its edge instead of a ruler. When the varnish layer is completely dry, remove the tape and move on to the next “level.”

We will talk about manicure with circles in more detail below, but it should also be mentioned in this section. It is also possible to create a geometric pattern with dots - see the example in the photo below. You will need special two-color round and flat decorations that resemble confetti.

A fashionable manicure with a geometric pattern often resembles a patchwork quilt or a multi-colored woolen carpet. And the brighter and more varied your patchwork manicure is, the better!

A geometric manicure may well contain a secret message. Encrypt it using simple symbols and let others wonder what it all means.

If you are not yet very good with manicure tools, you can get a beautiful geometric manicure without them. To create a bright square on your nails, as in the photo, first paint the entire nail with a bright polish and wait until it dries. Then attach a business card, any thick sheet of paper, or stick paper tape to the side of the nail at an angle. Paint the rest of the nail plate with a thick polish in a contrasting color.

Find even more ideas for manicures with geometric shapes in our photo gallery!

Painting nails with graphic elements

In addition to the exquisite floral designs made using Chinese techniques, consider simpler and more elegant brush painting techniques using graphics. In this direction, lines, strokes, semicircles, dots, peas, triangles, and rectangles are used to draw nails.

It is convenient to draw graphics with long and short thin brushes, as well as beveled brushes of different thicknesses.

In the absence of brushes, graphic designs can be easily applied using tape, adhesive tape and stencils.

Simple designs for short nails

Just because you have short nails doesn't mean you should give up on the idea of an art manicure. Everything is exactly the opposite: on short nails you can embody the most daring ideas. At the same time, they may well be simple and easy to implement.

Draw one or more bright stripes across the nail. Don't try to make the lines perfectly straight. In any case, it will turn out beautiful and impressive!

But for this design option you will still need an assistant - a piece of paper tape or stickers for a French manicure.

The figure of a cactus on nails looks rather conventional, so this design is easy to repeat at home. Use a thin manicure brush, dotter and all your artistic abilities.

It’s the same story with this cute lemon: even a novice nail artist can draw it. It is not necessary to recreate exactly the entire image from the picture; you can draw a lemon on only one finger.

What brushes are needed for painting nails?

The key to creating a neat, beautiful pattern in nail design is a properly selected brush.

There should be several of them in your set. Each will be responsible for a certain type of strokes. This is very important when making a drawing in Chinese technique with complex multi-level elements.

Each brush differs in length, thickness, shape, and angle of inclination. You can select both natural and artificial brushes in the set.

The brushes are:

Thin long and thin short for fine touches
Flat not hard
Brushes with stiff bristles for adding texture
Fan
Beveled

To practice drawing techniques, beginners can purchase training cards that depict individual painting elements. They allow you to bring your strokes to an automatic level before working on your nails.

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Design ideas for long nails

Absolutely any design on long nails will attract attention, and you need to use it. Make sure that the image not only attracts the eye, but also holds it. Here are some suitable ideas.

Bright fruits, juicy greens, stormy sea waves - everything that reminds of summer caresses the eye.

Just like on short nails, flower designs also look great on long nails. But in this case, you have the opportunity to make the image more original - for example, fill the entire nail hole with the image of a bud or, conversely, its tip.

The starry sky is another fetish of nail maniacs. And again we urge you to break the canons: let the sky be not blue, but joyful pink, and the stars white or multi-colored.

You are no longer 10 years old, but do you still love pink sparkles, ponies and unicorns? We do not condemn, but call to make this love real. And turn it into a fun manicure.

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Floral motifs

Floral motifs have always been held in high esteem by girls, but the coming 2022 gives them a bright green color.
A feminine, elegant manicure with delicate flowers is the main trend of this season. You can and should use floral elements in the decor of handles, but it is important to strictly adhere to the rule: not all and not all at once. It is best if the charming flower is present on only one finger, and there will be an echo of it on another. This is exactly how many leading experts now design their nails - they create a picture on only one or two fingers, cover another with a contrasting color or glitter, and leave the rest plain. The style in which it is recommended to draw flowers can be very different, ranging from realistic to linear graphic. The main thing is that the drawing is gentle and unobtrusive, executed in a discreet minimalist manner.

If we talk about tenderness, then I would like to talk about another current trend in floral manicure - drawings of flowers in a watercolor style. Such floral motifs look incredibly delicate, almost weightless, emphasizing the grace of the image of their owner. It is not easy to make such a drawing, but if you can find a good master, the result will exceed expectations. The most successful are considered to be floral motifs drawn in watercolor in delicate pastel colors, for example, blue-pink, turquoise, and cream shades.

It is advisable to choose flowers that are as delicate and feminine as possible; it is best to refrain from classic roses. The greatest success will be achieved by decorating fingers using images of the following varieties:

tulips;
peonies;
irises;
lilies of the valley;
lilies.

Rhinestones will perfectly diversify the image and add zest and an element of luxury to it; they are simply superbly combined with all sorts of floral motifs. For example, you can add rhinestones to the petals of a painted flower, they will resemble shiny dew. You can use special glitter, in a duet with flowers it will look as elegant as possible and emphasize femininity.

Autumn and winter nail designs

What beautiful nail art to choose for the cold season? Here are some ideas.

The first association with winter that comes to mind is the New Year. Why not decorate your nails with snowflakes, Christmas trees, snowmen and garlands to create a New Year's mood for yourself and those around you?

Knitted manicure seems to be specially invented for winter time. And the pattern of a snowflake on a light brown background is even more reminiscent of cozy winter evenings spent under a warm blanket with a cup of cocoa.

White snowflakes on a blue background are a classic winter nail art. Shimmer on nails in this composition is associated with New Year's tinsel and garlands, creating a feeling of celebration.

Orange is the brightest color of early autumn. This pattern is reminiscent of fallen leaves and the riot of colors of September nature.

Maple leaves on a white background are the most obvious, but no less effective manicure option for autumn. Inspired by this nail art, you can come up with many options for designs with autumn leaves.

This nail art is reminiscent of the best paintings of the Impressionists: the color scheme is similar to the palette of “The Japanese Bridge” by Claude Monet. Orange, blue, yellow are the colors of the most colorful autumn.

Necessary materials

To master even the simplest techniques, you need high-quality materials. Your kit should contain:

Acrylic paints
Watercolor paints
Base and top coat
Gel polishes of different shades
Set of brushes
Tips
Palette
Training cards for beginners
Napkins and towel
UV or LED lamp
Stamping kit
Dehydrator, degreaser, stick remover
Files and buffs
Additional sets for individual artistic painting techniques (optional)
Rhinestones, sparkles, stucco molding, foil, melange, flock, acrylic powder for additional decor

This list is comprehensive for those new to nail art. With increasing skill and mastering new nail art techniques, the list will expand and be supplemented. Fashion trends in nail design, which are often based on the emergence of new materials, are also of great importance. Stock up on what you need and start exciting experiments.

Transparent manicure with drawings

Transparent varnish goes perfectly with nail art: any pattern is more noticeable and can be seen in detail.

A favorite motif of nail bloggers is a manicure on a transparent base with a pattern of flowers and leaves. And we share this love: it looks very spring-like, regardless of the weather outside the window.

Whose image is number one when creating a New Year's manicure? That's right, a Christmas tree. Play it up in your own way: apply a clear varnish to your nails, and sketch the Christmas tree itself using bright and glittery varnishes.

If you don’t yet know how to create complex drawings and compositions, there is a way out. Draw bright stripes, squares, circles or zigzags on a transparent base.

Beautiful manicure abstract

Abstract nail art is another popular way to creatively decorate your nails, where everything depends only on your imagination and creativity. You can choose colors that suit the season, such as pastels for spring and hot pink for summer, and rich orange for fall. Beautiful abstract nail design 2021-2022 is an ideal choice for those who love something bright and unique.

Beautiful designs on nails with a needle

It will not be so easy for beginners to master a manicure needle; it is better to practice with toothpicks first - there is less chance that you will injure your nail due to inexperience. You can create drawings and patterns with a needle both on already dried varnish and on a fresh layer, but the main thing: do not press too hard on the nail!

The scheme of action in both cases is simple: put a few drops of varnish and use a needle or toothpick to form a pattern from them. Start with abstract shapes that don't require precision.

When you get the hang of it, move on to more complex designs: straight lines, clean geometric patterns and delicate flowers (take a closer look at the image of a rose in the photo gallery!).

Artistic painting

An excellent way to express your bright individuality can be a full-fledged artistic painting on your nails. After all, if there is a real painting on your finger, it attracts attention and awakens the desire to take a closer look at the manicure.

Just like any complex decorative element, artistic painting requires individuality, that is, it needs to be present on only one, or maximum two, nails. It is possible to cover each finger with artistic painting only if the painting is simple in subject and done in pastel colors that are as close to each other as possible.

In the new year, thematic artistic paintings tied to seasonal features will be held in high esteem:

In summer, a good solution might be to create landscapes of the beach, palm trees, sea or images of tropical cocktails;
in the fall, an artistic painting with leaves or a golden landscape will look stylish;
in winter you can depict snowmen, snowflakes, a winter landscape in appropriate colors, various New Year's attributes such as a Christmas tree, balls, needles, Santa Claus, etc.;
Spring is a great time for delicate painting with floral motifs.

Abstract motifs are another amazing idea for artistic painting, because such a drawing will always be relevant and will not raise unnecessary questions. In addition, abstraction will make the image modern and even a little daring, adding zest to it.

Methods for attaching rhinestones to the nail plate

The so-called caviar manicure is applied to any color of varnish while it is still wet. A fixative is applied over the entire surface of the nail over the beads, the sizes of which range from the size of sand to imitation precious stones. Then the manicure is placed in an ultraviolet lamp to dry.

To decorate patterns with bouillons, it is more convenient to use colorless glue. It is applied only to the pattern itself on top of the color coating. This method does not require additional drying; simply pressing it onto the nail is enough to fix the eggs.

The industry produces a large selection of broths of different sizes and colors, one tone or mixed with others.

Before you go shopping, you should consider color options. Colored rhinestones should complement the chosen image, and not disrupt it.

A mother-of-pearl or shiny coating looks vulgar as a base for rhinestones. But gold and silver stones can be combined with any nail design.

Don't be afraid to use the same pebbles several times. When carefully removed, their surface is not damaged. They will also shine beautifully on any design, just like when they were first used.

To install large stones, use tweezers; for small ones, use an orange stick or a pencil designed for this purpose.

To prevent the inlay from losing its shine and shimmer, it is covered with a viscous topcoat. Its thick consistency should not spread over the surface of the nail plate, otherwise the rhinestones risk becoming faded instead of elegant.

Painting with acrylic powder or flock

A voluminous or fluffy design with painted elements can be obtained by sprinkling the design with flock or acrylic powder. After applying the varnish, the sticky layer is removed. The design is drawn with paint, varnish or topcoat, and immediately sprinkled with powder or flock. Only after this is it dried in a lamp.

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Holiday theme

For a special occasion, try on a themed design, for example, New Year’s with snowflakes, hearts for Valentine’s Day, flowers for March 8th. A universal holiday option is a French and lunar design combined with light painting on the tips or base of the nails. Use sparkles, rhinestones, beads, mirror rub and ombre effect in your decor.

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