Design gel varnish for short nails

Modern fashion is becoming more practical oriented and easily integrated into everyday life. The design of gel nail polish for short nails is an up-to-date trend that reconciled the perfect manicure with convenience. At the same time the minimum length is not to the detriment of the beautiful design of short nails.

Long nails are feminine and stylish, but not always comfortable.

There are those who choose the minimalist length for personal taste preferences or because of the fragility of the nail plates, which are difficult to grow.

The spring-summer season in the fashion world has turned practicality into a current trend, and today short nails are at the peak of popularity. As for the shape, it can be any - round, square, oval, but not pointed.

Modest length implies compliance with some rules:

• Cutting manicure is preferable to European. There is nothing terrible in preferring a quick and harmless unedged manicure, but on short nails the cuticle “eats” a whole millimeter of space under the lacquer. Convinced supporters of European standards of beauty should pay special attention to the state of their cuticle. It must always be removed and oiled;
• If the fingers are not of aristocratic length, it is recommended to look at the oval or round shape of the nail plate. Square with gently rounded edges is more suitable for those with narrow and long fingers;

• Horizontal nails are contraindicated horizontal stripes. Such a picture will not make them more beautiful or more elegant, but will only shorten the already concise length. Visually stretching the wide nail will help thin longitudinal lines and a little trick - covering the nails with varnish, do not paint 1-2 mm on the side;
• On short nails, no shade of varnish will not look defiant;

• It is better to use several alternating colors on one nail using the ombre technique. The clearly defined borders of the bands visually “cut” the nail, creating an unnecessary effect of width;
• The maximum number of colors in manicure - three;

• Do not do a wide french. Trying to portray a beautiful "smile" on the edge of the nail, which does not protrude above the finger, is a difficult and ungrateful exercise. Even if it turns out beautiful, the jacket visually shortens the nail plate, which ultimately will look unattractive;

• Patterns should not be too small or too large. Almond-shaped nails will be decorated with small flowers, monochrome coatings of rich shades will suit round; geometry and graphical patterns will look beneficial on squares;

• Acrylic modeling and volumetric decor under strict prohibition;
• Dark coating is more effective than light. It looks advantageous and successfully underlines the deliberately minimalist length;
• Glitter is permissible in everyday manicure. Rhinestones, glitter and glitter varnishes on long nails look pretentious and attract too much attention, but on short ones, on the contrary, you should experiment with a fashionable trend. Due to the minimalism of the manicure, this solution is original and appropriate;
• Do not forget about the variety of textures. Simple matte or velvet manicure is still in trend.

Design gel varnish on short nails gives plenty of room for imagination.

Top trends in short nail manicure:

• Optimal length - 2-3 mm above the fingertip;
• Priority round shape;
• Gentle palette. Stylists around the world promote femininity and minimalism, therefore sand, cream, peach, blue, soft pink shades, the color of a dusty rose are considered to be the most popular;
• Bicolor. Restrained and elegant pastel shades are not suitable for everyone in character, but there is an interesting solution to this problem - a manicure of two colors.

• The combination can be varied: bright pastel shades (peach plus yellow), soft pastel (the classic combination of blue and pink), nude and bright shade (pale yellow and colorful orange). In a two-color manicure it is better to refrain from the French classics with a “smile” on the tip of the nail;

• Gradient. It re-enters the first positions of the technique of transition from one color to another. It looks very impressive combination of shades of one range or several pastel, for example, pink and white, crimson and blue;

• Monochrome coating. Everything new is well forgotten old. After many years of experiments with the nail design, the classic monochromatic manicure has returned to fashion. It is better to give preference to pearl and satin gel varnishes, and shimmer to put it off for later;
• Incredible geometry. One of the most stylish prints of this year is geometric patterns and lines. On the nails can be portrayed in any combination. Chaotic arrangement of figures and asymmetry are welcome;

• Modified service jacket. To do a classic manicure on short nails is impossible, but if you really want, then you can. The main thing is that the nail should protrude 3-4 mm above the fingertip, and the combination of colors should not be faceless.

• Moon manicure. This "reverse french" as nothing else is suitable for the design of short nails. Variations of this manicure are many:

  • The hole at the base of the nail stands out in a contrasting color;

  • "Combined moon" - emphasis on the base and on the tip of the nail at the same time. It is desirable that both "smiles" were made in one color;

  • The combination of satin and gloss. As a rule, the matte finish acts as a background, and the hole is highlighted with a contrasting glossy varnish;

• Metallic luster. This is an integral part of the season, which can figure both in clothes and in manicure, and makeup. Shades of precious metals are recommended to be combined with cocktail dresses and formal dresses. For everyday images in the new season, "metallic" is already outdated;

• Patterns. Even if the nails are short, I want to diversify the manicure with beautiful drawings. This can and even should be done, however, it is worth applying the drawings, taking into account the peculiarities of the visual perception of large and small parts on the nail plate of a small length;

• United technology. At the peak of popularity, the coating "assorted" - when the nails are "dressed" in all the best right away in a good sense of the word. The combination of two different techniques gives an interesting result. “Broken glass” and French manicure, a hole and an ombre, alternation of “smiles” and moons, a “mirror” jacket looks beautiful;

• «Negative spaces. A new technique, which implies a partially decorated pattern, and partly "bare" nails. The bright pattern is made with colored gels, colorless appears as a transparent base;

• Feng Shui. This is a new reading of the manicure with an emphasis on one finger. Now it is not just a dedicated nail, but an emphasis on a certain value. For example, those who want to get married, stylists recommend highlighting the nail on the ring finger;

• Flight of fancy. Any creative design with stripes, smiles, flowers and leaves will look good.

Always relevant will be a manicure in colors corresponding to the time of year.

Spring implies fresh, delicate, bright shades of an awakening nature.Spring manicure can be white, blue, pink, cornflower, lavender, pale yellow, lilac. The light shade will look self-sufficient in monochrome manicure. Classical French chic is appropriate for spring days.

Summer design allows you to add to the image of dynamism, color and enthusiasm. Flower and fruit motifs, multicolored varnishes, summer-themed drawings, nautical-style manicures, rich, ripe colors: red, crimson, emerald, orange, and lemon are popular.

Autumn more subdued, calm, but at the same time bright. Beautifully look on short nails dark, noble shades: deep blue, wine, brown, golden. In the autumn period, the design with imitation of expensive fabrics - velvet, velor, cashmere, and matte coatings will play a special role.

Winter It makes it possible to experiment at the same time with dark and with light shades of a cold and warm spectrum. A “knitted” pastel-colored manicure is more appropriate than ever. Attention is drawn to the New Year's themes, the decor in the form of elegant frosty patterns, sparkling silver and mirror surfaces, glitters, glitter, cinnamon color, red, deep green.

Some colors deserve special attention.

Perhaps the most controversial shade of the palette. Some still consider him to be too provocative and rebellious, others see exclusively on heart-rockers, dark Goths and girls in black and pink clothes, and still others know that black manicure has long become a classic in the fashion world and actively use it in everyday looks.

A wide range of coatings will help to turn a simple black manicure into an original solution for decorating nails. It is possible to apply the coating with enamels, mother-of-pearl varnishes, matte textures, mirror, glitter and holographic products, gel varnish and shellac.

Black color is a good base for creating design on short nails. The most interesting thing is the combination with contrasting light shades: white, nude, beige. It has long been a classic achromatic manicure, which includes various combinations of white, black and gray colors. Favorably emphasizes the depth of the dark shade of the addition of silver, gold, mirror elements. Elegant and expensive lies velvet coating.

Shades of red, like black, are subject to stereotypes. This color with character is often called vulgar, defiant, screaming, and on very long nails it can really look like that. However, the modest length of nails, barely protruding from the tips of the fingers, eliminates these qualities. Remaining bright, the red color becomes relevant both at work, and at school, and on a date.

Depending on the depth of shade, red is combined with different colors. So, the classic color harmoniously looks with white, black, brown, green and blue.

Its neighbor in the spectrum is tomato - with creamy, mint, gray, sandy, blue.

Cherry company with beige, azure, orange.

Very rich, mostly summer. Due to its brightness, it is an independent shade and does not require additional decor. Using a pink coating, you can experiment with the shape of the nails, giving it a smoother shape, elongated or square.

In terms of the compatibility of colors to pink, the complementary colors of coffee, tender mint, white, olive, turquoise, gray and sky blue are complementary.

Dark pink looks great next to lemon, mint, chocolate.

Despite its simplicity, freshness and innocence, white color is rarely chosen to cover the entire nail plate. Meanwhile, white looks perfect on the nails, suitable for any clothing, and looks favorably as a base for design.

The most unusual manicure with white color is “naked”.This design involves the interspersing of transparent elements through which the native color of the nail plate is viewed.

Beautifully combines white with gold. A small amount of decorative elements of this color is enough, and a neutral manicure will play in a new way.

Well on a white background, bright color spots are visible, for example, a gastronomic summer theme with fruits. Oblique jacket and glitter easily enliven the creamy range.

Option for stylish and bold. The deep, rich shade looks amazing in itself, and in combination with silver, gold, metallic shades. In color, the electrician is in harmony with various variations of brown, gray, golden yellow.

Dark blue is a great tandem with blue, gray, green spectrum, purple, light lemon, red, white, fuchsia.

Neil design in nude shades, despite its apparent simplicity, is an elegant and versatile option for any age and position. On short nails, it looks as natural and visually lengthens the fingers.

Choosing materials for the design of short nails, you should pay attention to gel polishes.

Advantages of gel polish:

• This coating looks better due to its dense texture. The varnish lies flat on the nails, forming a perfectly smooth, shiny surface;
• Gel Polish longer worn. This is facilitated by the number of layers and their total thickness, as well as the ideal "adhesion" of products in the polymerization process. At observance of the rules of applying the gel varnish does not exfoliate and does not peel off within 3-4 weeks;
• Does not harm the health of the nail plate, so they can be used without restrictions. Gel coating protects the native plate from damage, cracks and breakage;
• It does not have an unpleasant chemical smell;
• Easy to master technology at home.

For those who save their time on beauty treatments, there is an alternative to gel polish - shellac. It also provides a durable coating that maintains sports and contacts with household chemicals and retains its original appearance before removal, but is applied twice as fast due to fewer layers.

Design gel varnish - salon procedure, however, the application is quite simple. To master it yourself, you need, firstly, to remember how professionals do manicure or attend special courses, where the steps are described step by step, and secondly, to purchase a complete set to create a home manicure.

Coverage and design at home occurs in stages.

First you need to prepare your hands and nails for the procedure. For this you will need: a bath with iodine-saline solution, scissors, tweezers, an orange stick for unedged manicure, cuticle oil.

The first thing you need to immerse the fingers in a warm solution with the addition of sea salt and iodine, so that the cuticle and burrs are more easily removed. While the skin is soaked, the useful ingredients from salt strengthen and nourish the nails.

When the cuticle becomes pliable enough, you need to push it with an orange stick to the edge of the nail or cut it with a special tool, then process the rollers and remove the burrs. After you need to put a little oil on the line of the hole.

When the nails are dry, you can proceed to the second stage - giving shape and length. Here you can not do without a nail file from natural materials, a grinder for nails and nail scissors.

Having given the nails the desired shape, it's time to move on to the gel-gel and design. Gel manicure is impossible without: primer, base, top, color lacquers, UV lamp. Acrylic and brushes are used for decoration.

The application of the coating always begins with the degreasing of the nail plate with a special agent (you can use alcohol). This is followed by a primer and base.Color coating application depends on the desired design. Each new elephant needs to be sent for polymerization.

The adhesive layer is removed with a cotton pad dipped in alcohol.

Nail design at home implies the use of available tools:

• Brushes. They must be very thin and narrow, made of quality materials, without protruding and falling hairs. For some small parts, you can use a flat brush with a beveled edge;
• Needles. The longer and thinner the tool, the more accurate the drawing he has made. The needle tip must be cleaned from the previous layer of paint before starting work. To the point does not scratch the nail plate, apply the picture on top of the first layer of lacquer coating. Alternatively, you can use toothpicks;
• Template drawing by hand. Having trained on a piece of paper, it will be easier to transfer the design to the nails;
• Pages from prints. "Newspaper" manicure looks good on short nails 3-5 mm. All that is needed for its implementation is a fragment of a page with a beautiful font or inscription and a little perseverance;
• Sponge. A regular foam sponge for washing dishes is a great tool for creating an ombre manicure. This is done quite simply, you just need to apply a gradient to the sponge, print it on the nails and cover the top with a transparent base;
• Foil. Need to create an expensive "mirror" manicure;
• Water tank. Water manicure is one of the most simple and original. You can use any number of colors, and the pattern will always be unique. The most important thing when using this technique is to protect the skin from getting varnish on it. You can do this with scotch tape, PVA glue or a thick layer of vaseline.

Visual lesson on the creation of fashionable design "Geometry in pastel" - in the next video