Dark Varnish Manicure
Now there is a trend in fashion, according to which the nails often become the main focus in the image. And here is a manicure with a dark varnish.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dark nail polish always looks rich and elegant. You can pick up dark shades for both business style and evening dress. Here the colors may be completely different. It is just black, and cherry, and purple, and dark green, and sapphire, and many others.
With this manicure, you can hide some problems with the nails, for example, white blotches or bruise. In addition, on a dark coating almost imperceptible impurities, which light manicure immediately make untidy.
Among the drawbacks of such a coating, it can be noted that deep scratches and chips are very noticeable on it. Dark manicure is harder to remove than light tone coating.
Kinds
Now two types of dark nail coverings are especially popular: gel polish and ordinary varnish.
Conventional coating is easy to apply and remove, it does not require additional equipment, it is easy to make at home.
Gel Polish also requires certain devices, for example, an ultraviolet lamp, under the action of which the product freezes. In addition, in order to remove it from the nails, you need a special tool and a slightly longer period of time. But this coating lasts much longer on the nails, it is harder to scratch.
Also with the help of varnish you can make a glossy and matte finish. Manicure looks great, where both types of varnish are combined.
In addition, there are dark lacquers with metallic luster, with the texture of broken glass. With the help of such coatings it is easy to make an interesting manicure, while not having special skills.
How to choose
Of course, you need to select the color of the manicure under the clothes you are going to wear. Otherwise, your nails will look out of place in the general way. If you use colored varnishes, for example, dark green, sapphire and others, then it is necessary that at least one piece of clothing or handbag be combined with it in color.
There are neutral shades that fit almost any bow. But these are light tones, for example, beige, transparent, cream, although black can also be attributed to neutral.
With dark shades still need to be careful, even the most beautiful manicure can make the image too pretentious and extravagant.
For example, “Dark Cherry” nails will look great in an evening look, especially if you decorate them with rhinestones and reinforce them with the appropriate shade of lipstick. Also, this color is perfectly combined with clothes of gray and black tones.
In recent years, black, dark gray coating has been particularly popular.
Black lacquer can immediately draw attention to the hands and it can be used with almost any color of clothing. The only thing with which it is not recommended to combine is with an image in brown tones. Such a neighborhood is extremely difficult from the basics of color painting. Therefore, it is very easy to miscalculate.
Now the fashion trend is to impose a black tone on short square nails.
Another popular type of coverage is a French manicure with a dark varnish in various variations. Such coverage can be both for a daily look, and for evening. It all depends on the design that is being applied.
How to apply
At the beginning of the procedure of covering nails with varnish, you should wash your hands with soap and water. This will help to flush the fat layer off the plate, thanks to which the coating will last longer.
Before using dark shades, it is recommended to first use the base, which not only protects the plate from staining with dark pigments, but also helps to further remove the paint, including in the corners of the nail.
After that we put the chosen shade.
In order to carefully paint the nails, the varnish must be of medium consistency, not thick, but not liquid. The brush should be completely enveloped by it.
First, a brush is applied to the plate, slightly receding from the cuticle, brought to the root of the nail and the lacquer is distributed over the entire surface to the top edge. Covered sides. The final touch - stained the end of the nail. Then another layer of coating is applied. He will hide all the shortcomings of the first. It is applied only after the initial layer is completely dry.
In the end, you can apply a fixative, but you can do without it.
Using a coating, you can visually adjust the shape of the nails. If your nail plate is wide, then it is better to apply a varnish with a narrower strip, leaving the edges uncovered. If the plate is narrow, then it should be covered over the entire width and better to use bright colors.
How to remove a dark coating from the nails
There are some useful tips on how to easily remove a dark nail polish without getting your fingers dirty.
- Treat the skin around the nail with any vegetable oil. This will not allow the varnish to stain the cuticle and the dermis of the hands. In addition, it will be an excellent food for the epithelium.
- It is better to use no wool or discs from it, and buy in the cosmetic shop special pads for removing the lacquer coating.
- Wetting such a pad with nail polish remover, Attach it to the nail and leave for about 30 seconds. Then hold it in the direction of growth of the nail plate. Virtually all varnish will be removed the first time.
After the varnish is completely removed, it is recommended to use a protective hand cream. It not only nourishes your skin and nails with beneficial substances, but also reduces the harmful effects of chemicals on the epidermis.
Reviews
Girls and women are very fond of dark shades on the nails. According to the reviews, such a manicure looks more elegant. With the help of dark varnish, you can easily adjust the shape of the nails. It even goes well with rounded, wide plates. Also with the help of dark shades you can make interesting combinations. The disadvantage of such a coating is its quick erasure, as well as the fact that a poor-quality coating can leave marks on furniture and household appliances when they are touched with nails. But these shortcomings mainly relate to the usual coverage, gel varnish does not have them.
How to make a manicure in a dark color with sparkles and ribbon prompts the video below.
Manicure ideas
Many girls think that dark manicure is boring and resembles a mourning image, but this is not at all the case. With the help of a dark shade, you can create unique pictures that will decorate your fingers.
Black lacquer adds elegance to the image. In this case, a matte finish is applied to the elongated plate, the ring and middle fingers are decorated with rhinestones, and the little finger is sprayed. A great evening manicure option for special occasions.
Short nails of cherry color, a combination of matte and glossy coating of one shade will be a great addition to a fashionable bow. Such a manicure is suitable even for a classic look.
French manicure with black lacquer, where the ringless nail is completely covered with black color and decorated with rhinestones. This manicure can be used both day and evening.
The dark coated gradient also remains relevant. This coating is suitable even for business style, if the varnish is in the color of the suit.
The dark cherry finish goes well with gold. This is a sophisticated and stylish manicure.
Glossy coating of the nail plate in combination with silver sparkles is a great solution for a nightclub.
The combination of black and gold is another win-win for a fun evening.
A dark blue, almost black manicure will complement the evening look, adorned with an accessory in the form of a sapphire necklace.
Dark purple French manicure, decorated with sparkles and flowers, will complement the romantic image in the same colors.
Romantic manicure with flowers will complement the image in the Russian folk style.
Gray matte manicure is a great option for everyday design of hands. Perfect for both a business suit in tone and a romantic image in pink shades.
The combination of black and red colors is a classic in color. This manicure is suitable for brave ladies. He will add passion to the evening look.
Green glossy nail polish looks rich and is in trend this season. If you decorate your ring or index finger with your little finger with gold plating - a manicure will be an excellent option for a festive bow in appropriate shades.
A classic combination of black with a white lace pattern. Another version of the evening manicure, which is suitable for almost any outfit.