A real, professional manicure is not only knowledge of all the properties and features of materials and coatings, the technology of their application, but also good taste, as well as the ability to beautifully decorate any design. Any girl can easily learn how to lay out rhinestones and stones, bouillons or other decorations. But what about drawings and monograms, because the talent of an artist is not given to everyone from birth. Yes, this is not necessary, because there are special training cards for monograms that will help create such decor even for those who have never learned to draw before.
Monograms - design features
Before you arm yourself with a brush and a fighting spirit, we invite you to learn about the origins of such a popular design today. Previously, families of aristocratic origin emphasized their status in every possible way, resorting to any methods. In addition to luxurious receptions, expensive dresses and polished manners, a sign of blue blood was considered to be the presence of a family coat of arms, on which the fantasy initials of the founders of the family were applied. So, slowly but surely, the monogram from the canvases and flags migrated to the hands of the beauties.
Thin lines on the nails instantly make the manicure more expressive, attracting attention and provoking the desire to carefully examine every small detail. But there are design features that should be considered before working with a client:
- monograms on short nails look somewhat defiant and inappropriate, as they visually further reduce the size of the free edge of the plate;
- After applying the base shellac, be sure to polymerize it under ultraviolet light to prevent color mixing;
- give preference to gel paint over gel polish, since the latter has high fluidity.
Training cards
For those who want to learn hand-painted monograms, there are special devices that allow you to master this difficult task in a short time. These are special training cards that can be downloaded to your computer and printed.
Then, armed with a brush and paint, you simply need to repeat the patterns on the workpiece. This method allows you to “teach your hand” and in the future it will be easier to create ornate designs on your nails. It will be possible to “peep” possible patterns in them, and based on them, show your own imagination.
How to draw monograms on nails
An experienced master has a thousand accessories, auxiliary stencils and brushes in his arsenal in order to bring the most intricate fantasies of clients to life. But in the home cosmetic bag of the average girl, as a rule, the choice is reduced to a minimum, which significantly complicates nail design. Beginners often ask a completely logical question: what brush should they use to paint monograms on their nails? A faithful guide to the beauty world, ProstoNail, will help you prepare in advance for modeling; following whose advice, any decor will seem like a mere trifle.
List of required materials:
| Material/tool | Purpose |
| Varnish base | Base coating that prevents damage to the lipid layer and provides better adhesion of the pigment to the plate |
| Colored varnishes or gel paints | Medium density with limited flow |
| File, nippers and scissors | Tools for creating a classic edged manicure |
| Drawing stick (dots) | Metal rod with two balls at the ends for collecting paint |
| Tassels | Stypers with ultra-thin long bristles |
| Columns | Brush #00 for curls |
| Glossy or matte top | To record work results and extend wear life |
Drawing monograms with dots
Even if you do not have unique artistic talents, you can create fancy curls on your nails. There is a simple, but proven by thousands of masters, algorithm for drawing using a dot - a metal stick with rounded ends. You can learn how to reproduce it perfectly using our detailed instructions:
- complete the basic care ritual by shortening the length of the nail plate, adjusting its shape with a nail file and sanding the surface with a polishing buff;
- cover your nails with a layer of acid primer or a special base to even out the relief;
- apply the main color of the coating, polymerize it in a UF or LED lamp;
- prepare a palette (plastic plate or saucer) by dropping a little paint there and diluting it to the desired consistency;
- dip the dots into the pigment, adjusting the uniformity of the coating of the ball;
- place dots over the entire area of the nail, serving as a “scheme” for the drawing;
- gradually and slowly connect the dots with an orange stick or needle;
- After drying the paint, cover the manicure with a finishing topcoat.
Beautiful monograms with a brush
If you already have enough experience to invest in high-quality tools, and your hand is full of drawing geometric patterns, then recreating a monogram ornament with a brush will not pose any significant difficulties.
We have collected the best video lessons on this topic, confirming that everything ingenious is simple!
Monograms as a type of nail painting. Popular types and their features
As a decoration, the monogram has become popular because it is a win-win way to visually give your nails greater length and a beautiful arched bend. What types of monograms are especially popular in classic nail art?
- French. French monograms
are “frame painting”, neat and original. The design frames the nail plate from the side or along the entire contour. The design got its name due to the fact that it is most often used to decorate manicures in pastel colors or typical French looks.
- Original.
This type of monogram nail decoration is typical for extended nails. It is characterized by pretentiousness and even shockingness, a bold and creative combination of colors. Original monograms cover the entire nails. Unlike the French look, the entire manicure is often decorated, rather than individual accent fingers.
- Modern.
This variety is interesting because each nail in it can be decorated with an individual pattern on the entire plate, which is not repeated anywhere else in the manicure. Fancy ornaments have a voluminous appearance and visually look like rich embroidery on expensive fabric.
- Wedding.
This is the familiar and beloved gossamer lace, thin and airy. The most filigree type of monogram, time-consuming, but as feminine as possible.
Monograms on nails for beginners
Nothing is impossible in the world, and mastering the technique of creating ornate patterns is the best proof of this. There are golden rules that will help a beginner quickly grasp all the basics of drawing, honing the skill to perfection:
- tidy up your nails according to the classic manicure procedure;
- cover the plate with a layer of protective translucent base;
- apply the main layer of decorative varnish, drying it completely under the lamp;
- Having collected a small amount of acrylic paint or gel on the brush, apply it in a thin strip to the surface of the nail, stretching it to the edge of the plate;
- in order to create voluminous, relief patterns, use dots, connecting the dots with a toothpick, orange stick or needle.
How to draw monograms - drawing patterns on nails
Our educational photos will inspire you to experiment, completely dispelling all fears and concerns. You will see that drawing a real masterpiece will not be difficult even for a beginner.
Simple monograms on nails step by step
Let's learn to draw monograms by watching master classes from the best manicurists.
Training cards for painting nails
Nail painting is a process that requires the master’s endurance and critical assessment of the work he has done. It’s ridiculous to assume that everything and everyone succeeds the first time. Sometimes, behind the intricacies of bizarre lines, hours of training on special maps are hidden. They are like a springboard for honing the correct movements. The most original educational pictures are collected below.
Choosing paints
Beginner manicure lovers who are taking lessons in how to make step-by-step exquisite monograms can try using regular gel polishes. Then, to make the patterns more voluminous and rich, you can buy paints - gel, watercolor, acrylic. Usually the paints are approximately the same in consistency.
Colors and design
Gel paints can be anything - thick or liquid. They can be brought to the desired consistency using gel polish. You can paint with synthetic brushes without diluting the paint. If we paint with core brushes, the paint will definitely need to be diluted: for example, black paint - with black thick gel polish. The monograms will turn out beautiful and even.
Stencils for painting on nails
For those beauties who do not want to waste their precious time on the “torment of a free artist,” there are plastic or cardboard stencils. The principle of working with them is familiar to everyone from childhood: you apply the design to your nail and fill the finished form with varnish or gel. Well, such a cheating move will allow you to pay more attention not to the technique, but to the idea. Well, we will take on creative ideas that awaken imagination:
- French chic. The classic combination of a nude background with a snow-white stripe of the free edge has not lost its relevance over the years. We dare to admit that monograms on a jacket look no less laconic and elegant;
- softness in detail. Any girl with a loose sand texture in her collection can create spectacular velvet monograms. By the way, monograms made with acrylic powder are particularly durable, but tend to get dirty quickly;
- conciseness and simplicity. The most affordable and famous design using swirls is angular white monograms on red nails;
- brightness of the palette. Colored intricacies especially complement the summer manicures of fashionistas, focusing attention on their well-groomed hands.
Design with monograms is a mandatory part of the “training program” of a qualified manicurist. After all, the relevance of such nail-arta is confirmed by thousands of clients admiring their well-groomed nails with a fantasy pattern.
Manicure ideas with monograms
Glossy finish
The most popular finish for creating monogram patterns is a glossy finish. To do this, you can simply use any varnish that you like.
Matte finish
Monograms will look especially bright on a matte finish. Use a dark coating, and the drawings themselves can be made white or colored.
Ombre coating
This look will be very difficult to make at home. Since the ombre coating is quite complex in execution. Monograms on such a coating look especially fantastic.
French
The most popular pattern is the monogram pattern when creating a French manicure. Thanks to monograms, you can beautifully decorate a jacket made in a standard color.
Preparing the nail plate
Before you start trying to draw curls on your nails, you need to prepare your nail plates for the procedure:
- remove the old layer of varnish;
- trim the nails, smooth the edges with a file;
- dry your nails, degrease them with nail polish remover;
- apply a base coat, then a colored varnish;
- With a few light movements, polish the surface of the nail plate with a soft old buff to a velvety matte finish - it is easier to draw monograms on a smooth matte finish;
- remove sanding dust and check for scratches.
Information: It is not recommended to sand the surface of the nail plate with a new buff, as it leaves scratches along which the paint will “crawl”, resulting in unsightly nicks.
