Pink gel polish: what colors to combine it with and what design to choose?
Creating a manicure using gel polish has long been an established trend in the field of nail design. But it is worth noting that the fair sex often have difficulties in choosing the right color of the material, as well as the most suitable design. Various shades of pink can be a win-win option, which can be used both in combination with each other and in combination with other tones. Which version of manicure using pink gel polish is the most relevant and how to choose the right design will be described in detail in this article.
Color features
Most people associate pink with femininity, romance and grace. If it is used in the color of the coating of nails, then in most cases it gives the image of tenderness, coquetry and playfulness. But the specific effect determines the chosen tone, because pink gel polishes are presented in a fairly wide palette.
A feature of using such a diverse shade on nails is the ability to apply it as a base tone, as well as an accent. If the chosen manicure will have a classic or minimalist design, then pink is appropriate to use as a base. But for more complex patterns and color combinations, pink can be a great addition to create a color ensemble or color contrast.
Based on the above qualities, we can conclude that gel polish in pinkish tones is perfect for creating a manicure for both an everyday look and a special occasion.
However, it is worth remembering that when choosing shades of gel polish, you should also focus on such a parameter as the length of the nail plate. If you have naturally long nails or create them using artificial material, then remember that you need to be careful with some options.
This is especially true for those who prefer a monochromatic gel-based coating. A light-colored material can visually give the nail plate too large dimensions, then the hands will not look graceful. Therefore, give preference to the dark pink tones of the palette, or create a pattern that most favorably emphasizes the shape of the nail.
If the nail plate is short, then you can safely choose any color from the pink palette for a monochromatic coating. But, as in the first case, you can safely experiment with prints and patterns on your nails.
This color is so versatile due to the fact that each of its shades brings a certain note to the image. Therefore, before choosing, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of each tone.
Shades
Each color of the pink palette of gel varnishes carries a certain aesthetic load, which can make the look of nails a bright addition to a particular style created by a lady. In addition, the right choice of tone can emphasize the individuality of the fair sex. The following shades are especially popular.
- Light pink the shade is perfect for those ladies who want to add an extra touch of femininity to their look. Often, for such a manicure, gel polish with sparkles and sequins is used, which, as a rule, abundantly cover the nail plate.
- Light pink tone is often used as the base part of a gel coat. This option looks appropriate in a French manicure. It is ideal for everyday life as it looks very elegant and laconic.
- Pale pink the variant is close to beige in its shade, but nevertheless it is warmer. Such a coating of nails can be used not only as an everyday option, but also for a special occasion. On a similar gel base, you can create interesting designs using other tones, as well as add additional elements, such as rhinestones.
- For extravagant ladies, the most suitable shade will be hot pink... Basically, it is a complementary color in a manicure ensemble. With it, drawings and additional strokes are created on the nail plate. But lovers of bold experiments often create a monochromatic manicure, preferring the color of fuchsia.
- Purplish pink the design option for nails is quite rich, but not as sharp as fuchsia. It is a warmer tone that looks quite good on nails without the addition of patterns. However, minimalist designs can be played up with complementary colors and elements.
- Rich berry shades look best in combination with similar tones of lighter shades. But they can also be paired with a black finish, especially if on each hand the color of one nail contrasts with the rest.
Successful combinations
To make a manicure truly original and exclusive, many ladies carefully consider the combination of pink with other colors when choosing a gel polish. To create a successful combination, it is worth remembering that a certain part of the pink palette is suitable for each tone, often limited to only two or even one option.
In addition, additional elements and the location of the selected colors on the nail plate relative to each other play an important role.
Tones such as yoghurt and gray look especially good as pastel ensembles. Variants in which a thin pattern is applied with pink gel polish over a gray base look especially gentle and elegant.Usually, these colors balance each other, therefore, when creating a manicure, they are used in equal proportions.
If the gray color in such an ensemble is replaced with blue, then the manicure will become more contrasting. To smooth out this color combination, the craftsmen add a third color, for example, white. It is used in small amounts to create patterns or geometry.
According to a similar option, a combination of pale pink and brown gel polishes is usually formed. The ensemble turns out to be even warmer. A popular option is to create a gradient, in which beige is used as a transitional tone from dark to light.
As an additional tone, pink gel polish of delicate shades is used in burgundy manicure. On one or two nails, you can see such a gentle tone that helps to "dilute" the saturation of the dark red. Moreover, on this nail you can often see patterns that echo the color of the main gel polish.
An even more contrasting option is the combination of pink gel polish with turquoise. The more catchy you want to make your manicure, the brighter the warm tone should be. These two colors can be part of a geometric pattern. For a more restrained option, you can use a turquoise tone with a pale pink. This combination is great for creating a casual design option.
When creating a manicure for special occasions, they often use a combination of pink with silver or gold, presented mainly in the form of a gel polish with sparkles. In this case, pink should be light. Such a manicure looks very elegant and not provocative at the same time. It will add extra elegance to any formal look.
In combination with purple, pink is used primarily for nail art. These two shades can create contrast, but they are close to each other. Therefore, the most advantageous will be their combination in the form of patterns using white or yellow colors as accents.
Design options
Since the technology of creating manicure using gel polish has advanced significantly, with its help, new ideas for the original nail coating were created.
- The traditional glossy varnish has been replaced by a matte analogue. With its help, incredibly delicate nail designs are created, which gives them a special porcelain look. This option is most often embodied in soft pink tones.
The predominant concept is minimalism, but there are options for a matte French manicure, as well as the design of the nail plate with a small pattern.
- Often, ladies prefer a glamorous manicure with rhinestones. These sparkling elements are mainly located at the base of the nail plate in the amount of one or more pieces. Basically, details of a light color are chosen, but you can also opt for colored rhinestones if they suitably complement the main shade.
- One of the latest fashion trends is covering pink nails with voluminous decorative elements. These can include not only beads and rhinestones, but also skillfully executed figures. They can be in the form of flowers, lace, or bows.
For pink gel polish, buds are the most common option, which makes a great part of a wedding manicure.
- A long-loved option for both gentle and rich manicure with pink shades is the gradient. Following this technology, with the help of gel polish, a smooth color transition from the lightest to the darkest shade is created on each nail plate. Usually three colors are used for this.
In the case of pink, these can be similar warm colors, for example, red and beige. There can also be contrasting transitions using turquoise or gray colors.
Interesting examples
The fair sex as great examples to create pink nail designs with gel polish, the following examples can be used.
- A delicate color combined with black will help create an original manicure. In this case, patterns that imitate rosebuds will be useful.
- For a contrasting retro manicure, you can use a round print in two shades of pink.
- It is not necessary to embody a gradient on every nail plate. An equally original approach would be to create a gradient on the nails of each hand.
- For brave ladies, a catchy manicure is suitable, in which different patterns are made out with the help of pink gel polish on all nails.
- In addition to combining pink with another color, transparent gel polish can also be used in manicure.
Thus, with a pink color palette, you can make a unique nail design using gel polish and some other materials. This color will not only transform your image, but also make it original. After all, this is important when a woman's appearance is carefully thought out to the tips of her nails!
For information on how to do a pink manicure, see the next video.