Modern pedicure design options

Rarely does a woman today, in taking care of her beauty, forget to pay attention to foot pedicure. And indeed: these days this is not a problem, because, by making do with the minimum set of necessary equipment, you can make a pedicure no worse than a salon one. However, it is not enough to be able to do it: you need to know what is relevant and what is already out of date, because every season fashion trends leave some designs in the past. It is worth dwelling in detail on the features of the options for modern pedicure design.

First you need to understand that the equipment used in nail salons is different from what is purchased for decorating nails at home. If professional equipment implies hardware pedicure, then at home a woman often processes nails using manicure scissors and tweezers. This will certainly increase the overall duration of the pedicure. In addition, this fact makes it necessary to painstakingly process each finger, so that in the end the prepared nails do not have a painful and injured appearance.

As for varnish coatings, today hybrid products or so-called gel varnishes are a priority. They differ from conventional coatings not only in appearance. These are high-quality varnish products that, subject to pedicure technology, stay on the nail plates for about four weeks. However, they often do not need to be adjusted and do not split off from the foundation.Even after two weeks, they look as if the varnish had just been applied.

Gel polishes have a wide range of colors, due to which you can choose shades to match your favorite, everyday clothes or luxurious evening looks. Today, they differ in a variety of textures, which allows you to diversify the design of a pedicure, taking into account fashion trends. To date, brands offer customers such gel varnishes as:

• traditional glossy;
• matte and velvety;
• with a chameleon effect, changing color depending on the change in ambient temperature;

• options for "cat's eye";
• coatings with a translucent texture;
• yoghurt rulers;
• with the effect of a metallic surface;

• mother-of-pearl with pearl effect;
• with glitter and a mixture of sparkles;
• with an aquarium effect.

In addition, a base coat, top and decorative elements are needed for a manicure. To dry each layer at home, women purchase a special lamp. Despite the fact that it can be large (for drying two legs at the same time), more often they buy compact models of UV lamps.

Knowing what women use for home pedicure, it's easy to replicate the stylish examples of experienced salon professionals. Although there are too many pictures on the Internet, not all designs in images are already relevant.

To begin with, it is worth noting that today, fashion is classified as anti-trend.

• It's time to get rid of the false nails. This is considered bad taste. In addition, most of these nails fall off at the most inopportune moment, which puts a woman in an awkward position.
• Long length is unacceptable. Naturalness is valued in a woman. Long nails are already claws; when they are accentuated, the effect of neglect will be created.

• It's time to revisit the shades of coatings available in the home kit. Acid tones "a la retro" are hopelessly outdated. It's time to leave the days of neon girls in the past.
• Complicated volumetric nail decorations got into anti-trends, which include molding and large crystals. This is not only old-fashioned, but also inconvenient, because such nails constantly cling to anything.

• The fashion has not forgotten to change the sparkling decor. If earlier it was stylish to decorate nails with rhinestones almost over the entire area of ​​the nail plate, today such a decor should know a sense of proportion.

Despite the bans and restrictions, this season stylists offer several new solutions for pedicure design.

• Accentuation of the cuticle area is in fashion. The design differs from the lunar pedicure, because you need to accentuate the area almost at the very base of the accent nail. This is done in the form of an arched strip using gold, silver gel polish or small rhinestones.

• The amount of decor tends to be minimal. Often, even a luxurious evening pedicure has small accents only on the big toes with a uniform coverage of all nail plates with one color.

• Partial staining of the accent nail plate is in trend. For example, the only nail design may be a drawing on an unpainted base. The pigment is not always used.

• French on too short nails is not done. This shortens the already insufficient length, giving the nail plates the appearance of underdevelopment.

• Ethnic motives are popular in pedicure design. At the same time, you cannot overdo it with images. There should not be more than two of them on one leg.

• Dry or European pedicure is in demand. It is distinguished from the traditional by the unedged method of working with the cuticle (it is pushed back) and the absence of soaking. It is more gentle and eliminates burr formation.

• Muted shades of gel polishes are fashionable and rich noble tones. The color of the pedicure should not "hit" the eyes. The neutral scale is popular. The focus is on the use of unusual materials. With their help, you can make a pedicure no worse than a salon one, which, with a professional appearance, will save time on drawing small elements.

• The shape of the nails tends to be natural. As much as possible, it should protrude 2 mm beyond the finger.

• It is fashionable to combine glossy and matte textures of coatings in the design. In this case, the basis, as a rule, is a velvety top. Gloss can be complemented, for example, under a jacket.

The color schemes of this season are multifaceted. Fashion does not dictate clear rules, allowing every woman to choose for herself those shades with which she can create a flawless bow. The priority today is the nude range with its pinkish-gray and powdery tones, as well as tan colors. This range is good for creating a classic pedicure for every day and a jacket. Pinkish tones add sophistication to the female image and hint at the romance of nature. This pedicure is great for completing women's every day bows.

All of these tones combine well with white. White is the basis of many color combinations and brings lightness to the pedicure design. For example, it can be combined with such color solutions as:

• pale pink and black;
• light yellow and pink;

• yellow or creamy;
• pearlescent silver and black;

• coral and gold;
• turquoise and sand;
• lilac or purple;

• pink and lilac;
• green or pistachio;
• burgundy and black;

• gold or silver;
• blue or light blue;
• wine and red.

Popular this season are pastel shades, their soft contrasts, the combination of two tones due to different decor. Fashion trends and the black color of the pedicure have not been ignored, today it is in the spotlight, allowing you to emphasize the luxury of a woman's image through a stylish pedicure with a silver, gold pattern or rhinestones.

Among other colors, wine and blue stand out. These shades can have different color combinations depending on the chosen design. As a rule, they are often softened with white, which adds elegance to even the simplest design. The pedicure looks beautiful in the contrast of black and silver colors. Equally luxurious is the design of the toenails with a purple matte base and small stasis.

This season, in addition to monochromatic solutions, stylists suggest using patterns when decorating nails. Previously, drawings were sometimes too voluminous, which simplified the look of the design. Today fashion pays attention to expressive design. This means that there should not be many accents.

Regarding the subject matter, it is worth considering: the pattern must fit on the nail plate. Partial fragments of the drawing are lost, while, say, one flower that fits completely on the nail plate will better convey the mood of the design. Branches with small flowers look beautiful, which can be designated, for example, with small rhinestones. Chamomile, lily, sakura, dandelion stand out from the floral motifs.

In addition to a variety of colors, ethnic motives are in trend. In this case, the accent nail can be completely covered with an image over the entire area, and the rest of the nails can be painted with multi-colored varnishes to match the elements of the pattern. A geometric print is also welcomed today, often scotch strips of special foil material are used to create it.

If earlier the masters devoted most of the decoration to microscopic drawing on nails, today even a non-professional can make a beautiful design.The secret lies in the use of a special decor that is glued to the nail plate. It is worth highlighting a few of the most interesting design techniques that every woman can handle.

• Kamifubuki. This decor is nothing more than multi-colored confetti. They can be round, triangular, square, in the shape of hearts, stars and honeycombs. Kamifubuki are used today to partially accentuate the nail plate. For example, they are glued to the center of the nail on a contrasting gel polish, framed on both sides with metallized tape or gilding.

• Foil. Today, this special foil decor is one of the pedicure design trends. It can be different, which allows a woman to choose an option, taking into account her own taste preferences. This decor goes well with metal-type coatings, it can also decorate matte gel varnishes. Overflow foil can be gold, silver, it can be a partial decoration of nail plates in the design "broken glass".

• Stamping. Stamping allows you to create a high-quality drawing on the pigmented layer, without resorting to tedious drawing. At the same time, the lines of the pattern are smooth and thin, so this decor looks professional, as if it were drawn by an experienced master of a nail salon. A little gel polish is applied to the template, in a color contrasting to the main coating. Then the drawing is transferred to a special sponge, and from it to the nail plate itself.

• Broths. This decor means small beads. The particle size can be varied, which is convenient for decoration. For example, if it is easier to sprinkle the entire nail plate with very small broths, it is easier to lay out the decor from larger elements. Outwardly, such a decoration resembles semolina. The design with broths looks beautiful and unusual on the nails.

• Stickers. This decor is notable for the fact that with a minimum of time it allows you to decorate an accent nail with the most professional effect. However, there is a difference between the sticker and the sticker: the adhesive-based varieties are quite capricious to work with and need several layers of topcoat to last a long time. Water-based options in this regard are much more convenient: the film is removed from them, then dipped in water to remove the paper backing and applied to the layer of the applied topcoat. After they are straightened and small folds are removed, the coating is dried and re-covered with a top, followed by drying.

• Flock powder. This substance allows you to create a special velvety coating effect. Making it is quite simple: you need the flock powder itself, which can be purchased at a specialized store. It is applied to the finish layer applied, but not dried under the lamp. Then the coating is dried for the specified time (usually one or two minutes, depending on the type of lamp and the type of finish used).

• Newspaper. Printed letters or even hieroglyphs on nails are considered one of the design trends today.It is not difficult to make such a decoration: they take pieces of newspaper, immerse them in alcohol for a few seconds, and then apply them tightly to the accent nails for printing. After 30–40 seconds, they are removed, a top layer is applied on top and dried under a UV lamp.

You can see the novelties of pedicure design by referring to illustrative examples. They show what the classic nail art techniques look like today.

• A summer pedicure in lilac color with a white accent and a floral motif will appeal to every girl. There is a moderate use of small crystals to decorate the accent nail plate.
• Classic jacket using a nude shade of gel polish. Accentuating the big toes of both feet with a rhinestone pattern and black contrast.

• Light summer design in pink with white trim. Partial coloring of accent nails, a hint of a moon jacket.
• Lightweight classic design in the same style with a French manicure. Use small decals to decorate accent nails.

• French manicure with highlighting of the cuticle area. Used a delicate lilac tone of gel polish, small beads and rhinestones.
• A classic with the use of noble burgundy and gold, as well as several rhinestones for decorating a small nail. A combination of two shades of gel polish with a French imitation.

• Partial decoration of a monochromatic covering in brown tones with glitter. A luxurious classic suitable for a beautiful evening look.
• Light pink design for every day. A laconic technique for decorating accent nails.

Modern fashionistas find it difficult to resist various experiments in pedicure design. This often leads to the emergence of new trends. It is worth referring to such the most striking and unusual design techniques as:

• an original combination of color shades, an abstract pattern on accent nails gives brightness to a dark base, glitter instead of rhinestones is more practical, while the pedicure looks stylish and fresh;
• the foil on the toes looks elegant and impressive, such a design will stretch even a boring female image, it will not go unnoticed;

• chic ethnic pedicure with decoration of each finger; dosing of decorative elements and a separate pattern for each finger;
• stylish solution using kamifubuki in the center of the accent nail, aquarium coating effect;

• Another example of ethnic ornament on the nails - a pedicure in neutral colors looks stylish and effective, it will suit many daily women's looks;
• one of the original solutions for summer - a pedicure with an Indian ornament and a pattern of feathers in turquoise tones will not leave indifferent any modern fashionista;

• chic purple decor with accent toe nail stickers and rhinestones to highlight the cuticle area; a gentle combination of contrasts;
• a classic and incredibly beautiful design technique with an unusual coating texture; a chic purple tone with a metallic effect is one of the trends of this season;
• an effective solution to nail design for the summer or a trip to the sea - the accentuation of large nails with a design in the form of the sea coast will make any women's bow unique.

Every woman can make a beautiful and high-quality pedicure, knowing the technology of the masters of the salons. You should briefly go through the main stages, which will show the essence of the work and convince you that nothing is impossible in it. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that the technique requires accuracy and patience, otherwise one cannot expect an ideal result.

• First, they prepare the nails themselves, treating them and removing the cuticle, as well as pterygium, which prevents the growth of a beautiful nail plate and the implementation of high-quality nail polish. A special oil is used to soften the skin and cuticles.
• When the pterygium and cuticle are removed, the gloss is removed from the surface of the nail. To do this, use a special soft grinding. Only the gloss is removed from the nail, you cannot thin the plate with excessive zeal.

• The nail is treated with a degreaser or dehydrator, removing sawdust residues. A thin layer of base coat is applied to the prepared nail and dried under a special lamp.
• One or two layers of pigment are applied to the base. To prevent it from flowing onto the skin around the nail, the layer should be as thin as possible.

• After applying the pigment, it is given one minute to spread over the nail plate, and then dried under a lamp. During this time, it will be evenly distributed over the surface.
• After pigmentation, the nails are decorated using kamifubuki, stickers, foil, stamping or rhinestones. The decor is glued to the top coat layer.
• When the decor is fixed in the right place of the nail, the top is dried under the lamp, and then the decor is covered with another layer of the top on top and the nail is dried again.

Every woman can master the pedicure process, because in fact it is much easier than it might seem at first glance. If you want to learn how to do a pedicure with high quality and professionalism, keep in mind that it will take a lot of time. We bring to your attention simple examples of a pedicure that every girl can do.

• Chic design with a water-based sticker. Pick up a beautiful gel polish and the desired pattern of the sticker, carefully stick it on the not dried top and distribute it over the nail, removing all small folds with a brush.
• A luxurious solution using black. You will need a top with a matte effect and ready-made decor in the form of stickers. A gold-colored Greek ornament on one toe will decorate the entire pedicure better than if you decorate each toe with rhinestones.

• Such a design is within the power of everyone. All that is needed in this case is to make a monochromatic pedicure and, after a layer of pigmented gel polish, apply small white dots on the accent toes.
• Fashionable design using flock powder. Making it is simple and easy: you just have to highlight the accent toes with this decor.

• Decorate the large nails of each foot with colored foil, painting the rest darker. Such a design will look stylish, fashionable and effective.
• An ordinary sticker can add a special luxury to the laconic design of a pedicure. To add elegance to the design, go over the sticker with a silver varnish.

• Using stamping, you can make even the most common monochrome design bright and special.
• Using narrow metallized tape, you can mask the joints of two contrasting shades, decorating a laconic design in pink and lilac tones.

Whichever pedicure design is chosen, the girl should like it. In addition, it is important to consider that its decor does not cling to shoes or clothing, as the discomfort will gradually develop discomfort. The purpose of the design cannot be ignored either. If you do not plan to redo the design for a specific evening dress in the coming days, you should choose simple solutions. The luxurious and rich color of the coating with sparkling rhinestones is far from always appropriate in one way or another.

Consider the type of shoe. If it is closed, it makes no sense to dress up your nails with voluminous elements, because from constant contact with shoes they will very quickly fall off the base.Beginners will not be able to correct this nuance imperceptibly. Considering that it takes a lot of time for a pedicure, it is better to think over the design in advance.

When choosing design options in multi-colored shades, consider their compatibility with the tones of the clothes available in the wardrobe. A bright and dark color does not always match light shades of summer dresses. If dark tones are essential, support the bow with an accessory in a similar color. So the pedicure will be appropriate, and the image will seem more interesting.

You need to buy high-quality coatings, because their durability will depend on this. In addition, we must not forget: all layers of a pedicure must be thin, otherwise, after a few days, the coating may begin to lag behind the nail plates. It is impossible not to take into account the peculiarities of color: if you choose a shade to match the skin tone, it will not look beautiful on small fingers without decoration. The tone you choose should be at least slightly different from your natural skin tone.

For information on how to make a pedicure with gel polish, see the next video.