What it is
Manicure has systematically become an almost irreplaceable part of a woman’s overall image, and therefore now there are a variety of types that are suitable not only depending on the situation, but also on personal preferences.
To understand what it is, we should first look at a photo of a manicure with a stretch, after which a lot will become clear.
In addition to this name, there are also others - gradient or ombre. This manicure looks very impressive and fresh, not to mention that it is ideal in certain situations when the entire look consists of several key colors.
The division into colors can be different: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and so on.
This technique has not become widespread, at least because it requires not only the necessary tools, but also certain skills, technique, precision of hand movements - most of the final success depends on the skills of the master.
If you wish, you can use a little trick - stretch your manicure with glitter, which will help smooth out the less-than-ideal transition and distract attention from it.
Masters recommend using modern gel-based varnishes to create such a manicure. Yes, this effect is achievable with the help of traditional varnishes, but those that have a gel base are better stretchable.
After the stretch manicure design is completely ready, it must be protected and covered with either a finishing layer or a simple transparent varnish.
Matte finish
Smooth ombre nail designs look very elegant under a matte finish. The velvet gradient will create volume and visually lengthen your nails, which will undoubtedly appeal to those with a short shape. A noble manicure in pastel or bright shades is suitable for everyday looks, and calm combinations will highlight an evening look.
Popular colors
From a technical point of view, you can do a stretch manicure for short and long nails by combining any colors, but there are those that are best suited for this, not to mention the most successful combinations.
For a manicure with stretch marks, you need at least two different colors, but you don’t have to limit yourself to this number, because you can take more.
You should first of all choose colors based on your own preferences and tastes, because then it’s up to you to get a manicure.
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This is especially important when creating a long-lasting manicure that you will wear for one, or even several, weeks. In this case, we would recommend that you choose colors from the classic set, or neutral, pastel options.
Drawings
Top artists offer us fantastic design solutions with images of flowers, silhouettes and animals. Complement the gradient nail design with a variety of patterns and lines, and see for yourself how cool it combines. The amazing gradient design on the nails will appeal to many women. A delicate manicure will complement the images of elegant ladies, and a bright and unusual design will appeal to extravagant young ladies. Photo ideas for ombre manicure, which we have selected especially for you in the top selection, will help you make the best choice to shine and look stylish according to the latest trends in the world of manicure.
White color
First of all, the universal colors include white and black, which can be combined without any problems with any other colors and shades.
Traditionally, white nail color is considered more classic, but now the tastes and preferences of girls around the world have changed quite a lot, and therefore it is quite difficult to meet a lady with completely white nails.
Most often, white is used as a base or as an additional color.
However, we would not recommend doing a manicure with white stretch marks for girls with meek nails. This is because on short nails the white part will stand out quite strongly, creating a cut-off effect.
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That is why for short nails, combinations that are similar in tone, without a bright accent or highlight, are best suited, and if this happens, then white should not be dominant.
Gradient on nails with gel polish step by step with a comb brush
A gradient on nails with gel polish using a “comb” is done step by step as follows:
- After degreasing the nail plate, a rubber base is applied and must be dried.
- At the base, the nail should be painted with a dark color, in the center with a neon shade, and the free edge should be made completely light.
- Using a comb brush, pull the dark shade through the middle to the tip of the plate.
- The “hair” is painted at the cuticle and dried.
- Next, steps 2-4 are repeated in the same order so that the varnish layer is denser and the stretching is smoother.
- Where there is a clear border of colors, you need to go over the comb brush again to better shade it.
- After drying the second layer of gradient coating, apply topcoat and place your finger in the lamp.
For a more uniform shading of colors, the brush can be dipped into the clinser and slightly squeezed, and then worked along the boundaries of the transition of shades. You should move the instrument with short strokes in the direction of the stretch and at the same time make movements from the right sinus to the left and vice versa. You need to walk along the sides of the nails with a “hair”.
Black color
A more universal option than white is the only color of varnish that can be called black. Now it is the most popular, because it fits well with a variety of techniques - it can be not only the main one, but also a secondary one, thereby giving room for maneuvers.
At the same time, the black color is also given points by the fact that a manicure with a stretch in 2022 using it looks good on both long and short nails, which is quite important for some girls.
Despite the fact that masters recommend making a manicure with stretch marks glossy, if desired, it can also be made matte, which also looks very impressive.
We should also highlight the black varnish, which contains glitter inside, giving it a three-dimensional effect.
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Regarding the choice of color combinations, everything is quite simple - black can be combined with any other color, and therefore there is no need to worry about its availability.
It is advisable to choose the second color according to the situation - to match an outfit, if the manicure is done specifically for some event, or just a color that is pleasant, which is better suited as an everyday option.
Red nails with large gold sparkles and silver
Trends in the beauty industry follow each other quickly, but red manicure with shiny metallic particles is still at the forefront of beauty trends. The favorite technique of the masters is glitter to match the coating, as in the photo below. But you can always add other decor: rhinestones, gold leaf, bouillons, rubbing.
Pink color
It's safe to say that pink color when creating a manicure is the favorite weakness of most young girls in the world.
The fact is that it is very versatile, because it matches not only with black and white, but also with many other colors.
In fact, beige, flesh color, is begging to be included in this same category, because it is also considered classic, and is suitable for a variety of situations, not to mention its practicality.
Orange color
A manicure is often done to suit one’s mood, not to mention the fact that in its finished form it can become a source of that very mood.
When we talk about orange nail color, we also mean other bright, rich and warm colors that are ideal for the warm period of the year, which has already arrived in a huge number of places.
Moreover, such colors are also good in winter, when there is such a lack of warmth.
In the case of orange, we would recommend trying a manicure with stretches of its different shades - lighter and darker.
Do not forget that in this case, varnish with voluminous rhinestones also has a place.
Shine!
We have prepared a photo cheat sheet with a clear description so that you can master the nail design codenamed “glitter stretching” to perfection. It competes in popularity with the classic gradient transition, but fashionistas note that a manicure with sparkling accents wins in showiness and elegance.
Interesting: Fuchsia manicure
To realize such an enchanting idea, you can use either dry sparkles (glitter) or sparkling varnish with a transparent base. Girls often choose the first method, as it better allows you to regulate the amount of sparkles. But we will tell you about 2 popular methods so that you can choose the best option for yourself!
Glitter makes your nails more feminine
Red color
At the same time, red should definitely be considered a classic color. However, you should be prepared for the fact that making a successful manicure with a red stretch is much more difficult than with the colors that we looked at earlier.
Classic red is quite bright and striking, and therefore will always attract attention.
The most popular partner for red is usually black, which, on the contrary, does not attract attention to itself.
In other words, those with short nails need to be especially careful when using red and this technique in general, and this is true for both vertical and horizontal color transition lines.
With rhinestones, glitter and kamifubuki
Decorative elements in the form of rhinestones, glitter or kamifubuki will be excellent additions to a gradient manicure. In this design, the main thing is to have a sense of proportion so as not to lose the chic and elegance of the soft ombre transition. Beautiful additions will be holes with rhinestones, glitter stretching on the tips, as well as the use of kamifubuki in the design of 1-2 fingers.
Manicure design
Just because you're doing a manicure with stretching doesn't mean you have to stop there.
Despite the fact that moderation should always be taken, we recommend that you pay attention to a manicure with an additional pattern or ornament.
The combination of a gradient and an additional pattern looks very fresh and interesting, and therefore will appeal to many girls, although it is much more difficult to implement such an idea, and therefore it will not be very easy to do such a manicure on your own.
Horizontal execution technique
White ombre in combination with beige or powdery shades is considered a universal option for all occasions. Trendy solutions will be smooth transitions of bright, dark and other pastel shades, complemented by patterns or rhinestones on 1-2 nails. Another variation of horizontal ombre will be a French gradient. Top trends have refined beautiful nail designs, which will appear not only in basic combinations, but also in bright solutions with additional decor.
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