Black and white manicure with gel polish

The canonical monochrome scale is not inferior to the leading positions in the nail art fashion rating. Although traditional, this very stylish and expressive design emphasizes good taste and self-confidence. It is great for understated, elegant looks, for evening and casual. If there is no desire to amaze the imagination with the brightness of colors, but the pastel does not seem very original, then monochrome is the ideal solution.

Despite its laconicism, it is by no means a boring or dull manicure in black and white. Depending on the chosen style, the design can be solemnly bright, strictly elegant, darkly gothic, gentle romantic. In addition, this range has a number of undeniable advantages.

• Aristocracy - there is a lot of status in the laconicism and elegance of this palette.
• Austerity - rarely a design fits so perfectly into the image of a business lady, except in nude shades. Even the strict dress code allows the use of these colors.
• Originality - even within the framework of the classics, you can find many non-trivial forms of embodiment.

• Versatility - this design looks great on both short and long nails. The form can also be absolutely any.
• Variability - a sufficient number of possible combinations allows you not to restrain your imagination and not repeat yourself, and not using decor, but simply working with a black and white base.
• Nobility and style - catchy manicure, bright shades often go beyond good taste, monochrome is always a sign of a refined style.
• Femininity - well-chosen decor and verified proportions will add a touch of femininity to the image and visually lengthen the nail.

Black and white manicure is quite self-sufficient, but its calm palette can be decorated with decorative elements and additional tones.

Small accents in other shades really liven up the black and white design. The catchy red, pink, blue colors will ideally fit into the composition.

Metallic shades: gold, silver. Delicate pastel colors will also be appropriate.

The flight of fantasy of nail stylists gives an incredible number of compositions using black and white colors. We bring to your attention the most popular design solutions that will be relevant in the current season.

This is a classic drawing that looks especially interesting and expressive in black and white. Its implementation does not require much work, and the result is truly gorgeous. Moreover, the striped print and geometry in general are now a real hit of the season. Such a design will perfectly fit both a casual look and an evening one.

The design looks incredibly stylish and original with the use of various symbols. Patterns in the form of hieroglyphs can be considered especially trendy this season. They are graphic, eye-catching, such a manicure will not look trivial or boring. The hit of the season is a black-white-pink design with hieroglyphs. Delicate sakura blossom, monochrome and hieroglyphs - a surprisingly harmonious composition.

In addition to hieroglyphs and inscriptions, the reproduction of a pattern on the nails in the form of piano keys or a chessboard looks amazing.

French and black and white colors - a very unusual, but elegant design. You can use white as a background, and make a border in black or vice versa. If there is a celebration ahead, it is enough to add catchy decor to the monochrome jacket: sparkles, rhinestones, patterns, and it will sparkle with completely different colors.

Do not forget about the so-called reverse jacket - moon manicure. In this color scheme, it is also great.

It is in black and white that the imitation of the marble pattern on the nails is especially magnificent. Using the technique of marble stains, you can arrange all the nails, select one or two. The base can be either white or black.

This technique allows for unique creativity, because it is impossible to repeat the same pattern even on two nails. You can do water manicure yourself

This type of design is diverse and looks very original in black and white. It has a lot of graphicity, there is something of geometry, while it is incredibly feminine and graceful.

Polka dots can be large or tiny, in the form of dots, cover the entire plate or a selected part, border, hole. This type of manicure goes well with decor in the form of funny drawings, cats, flowers and ornaments.

Black caviar is a recognized delicacy and chic, not only in a gastronomic form. Black beaded eggs covering the white nail plate are original and sophisticated. This is a three-dimensional type of nail art that will definitely attract attention.

Another hit of the season: a manicure that embodies the newspaper page. Naturally, in monochrome it is the most harmonious. Each nail can be completely unique. If you love everything unusual, while avoiding too bright colors - this is your option.

Artificial aging of varnish, microcracks - a unique way to demonstrate a simple, but very expressive design. This technique is very unpredictable, so each nail will be unique.

This technique in nail art is now at the peak of popularity, while it is in great harmony with white and black. Negative space is the area of ​​the nail that remains outside the manicure, that is, in its natural light. You can place it anywhere. It fits perfectly into abstract compositions, geometric ensembles, moon manicure. A great trick is to highlight the accent nail with gradient diamonds.

Another technique that tops the rating of the most popular trends this season. A smooth transition from black to white and vice versa, the use of many shades for low-contrast stretching is very effective. It is possible to use both matte and glossy gel varnishes, with gloss, powder.

Perhaps this is the most romantic and feminine type of black and white manicure. There is a lot of air, tenderness, elegance in it. The thinnest snow-white ornament on a dark background looks great. And black patterns on white are incredibly luxurious. The lace goes well with the pattern in the floral motif.

Black color on nails is often associated with gloom and mourning mood. However, adding the freshness of whiteness to it negates unpleasant associations. This range is perfect for the evening, because it gives the impression of sophistication, aristocracy. It is enough to add a little sparkle to the composition to give it an evening, festive mood. Gold and silver painting, spectacular ensembles of shining stones, the finest ornaments combined with the technique of broken glass - there are many variations. You can create the illusion of the sky in the stars, add mysterious, even mystical notes to the image.

For information on how to perform a simple and quick nail design, see the next video.