Fashion trends in the design of manicure gel polish: spectacular new items
Beautiful nail art is considered an original addition to the image, as it emphasizes the style of the outfit and makes the girl feminine. In order for the nail design to last for a long time, it is recommended to use a gel-based coating. It is suitable for decorating manicure not only in beauty salons, but also at home, allowing you to create an unusual decor.
The main advantages of gel polish manicure include:
- long wear period - unlike ordinary varnish, this material does not wear off at the ends of the nails and does not lose its glossy shine;
- protection of plates from mechanical stress and their strengthening;
- safe use - the product does not contain formaldehyde and other harmful components that harm the horny surface;
- the ability to design a design with various effects and decor.
Coating features
Gel polish is a modern type of coating that provides nails with strength, while maintaining their naturalness. Plates covered with this material look neat, do not break or exfoliate.Gel polish manicure is an excellent alternative to extension, as it can be worn for a long time without harming the natural plates. In addition, the gel coating offers tremendous opportunities for the implementation of any design idea.
You can experiment with gel polish in any stylistic direction and create even the most complex decor, since it dries up only after the nails are sent to the lamp.
During such a manicure, it is important to ensure that the coloring material does not fall on the cuticle, as this can lead to chipping of the coating, after which it will last no more than two weeks on the nails. To avoid this, experts recommend sealing the varnish well along the free edges of the plate, additionally brushing over them with a brush.
In addition, after applying the gel polish, the manicure must be protected from contact with water for the first 2-3 hours. When the nails grow back and the design loses its attractive appearance, the gel must be removed with a special liquid, pieces of a napkin are moistened with it and placed on each plate, wrapped in foil. After 15-20 minutes, the varnish can be easily removed with an orange stick and you can draw a new nail art.
As for the shortcomings, they also exist.
- Gel polish does not dry on its own in air; it is necessary to use an ultraviolet lamp for its polymerization. Under the influence of ultraviolet waves, the polymers of the gel form a strong network and harden.
- Such a coating can only be applied to well-prepared nail plates, therefore, they must be carefully sanded before a manicure. If the stratum corneum is thin, then this can lead to its stratification and fragility. Therefore, this procedure is not recommended for owners of thin nails.
- Since the gel coat needs to be applied in three coats, a lot of material is wasted. To minimize the cost of manicure, it is recommended to purchase single-phase gels, which are both a base, a color scheme and a fixing top.
- In some cases, a burning sensation may occur during drying of the coating. This is due to the reaction of the coating to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, for design it is necessary to purchase high-quality products with high characteristics.
- Removing the gel is considered a simple and short-lived process, but with improper adherence to technology and careless handling of tools, you can harm your nails.
To extend the durability of the gel polish manicure and reduce the risk of chipping off the coating, stylists recommend that after the session, during the first day, abandon wet cleaning, washing dishes and taking a hot bath. It is also necessary to try to avoid mechanical stress. In the event that a decorative layer of ordinary varnish is additionally applied to the gel surface, it can be removed only with the help of special means, which do not include acetone. After decorating the decor, you cannot cut and file the nails - this should be done at the initial stage of the manicure.
In addition, the design must be chosen in such a way that it is harmoniously combined with any outfit - the gel coating lasts a long time and may not fit a particular image.
New design ideas
Nail art becomes more interesting and original every year, since all new items in it are created with the help of gel polish, which allows you to embody any fantasy into reality. In order for the nail design to favorably emphasize the style of the girl, no more than three colors should be used in it.
In this and next season, it is recommended to give preference to restrained and pastel colors. Allowed in manicure and one contrasting shade, for example, scarlet, emerald or turquoise.The jacket continues to remain in trend - it looks beautiful on nails of various shapes, lengths and fits any image (regardless of whether it is summer, autumn, spring or winter outside the window).
In order to diversify the classic manicure and give it chic, in the new season, the masters advise to make a smile not snow-white, but in a different bright color. At the same time, for an evening look, you can arrange a special jacket, consisting of several juicy shades. The moon manicure is not inferior in its popularity this year - it is a reverse jacket, in which the rim stands out not at the tip of the plate, but at its base.
This year, it is best to make the hole transparent, but a manicure with two colored arcs would also be a good option. If desired, the nails can also be decorated with original patterns, it is desirable to place them on one or two fingers.
You can decorate the design with gel polish this and next season for any length of nails, but it is important to consider that naturalness is now in vogue. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the plates short and to paint them in a harmonious shade that allows you to emphasize the beauty of natural forms. Regardless of the length of the nails, various patterns can be used for design: from a minimalist style to voluminous compositions. The most important thing is that nail art is ideally combined with the color of clothes and makeup. The decor looks great on a monochromatic glossy finish.
Long nails
In the new season, the design for the design of long nails is varied. There are many interesting new products that can be used by both young girls and older ladies. Three-dimensional volumetric designs made in contrasting colors are perfect for bright personalities. They will complement not only the evening, but also the classic strict outfit. You can take a jacket as a basis for such a design and fantasize in any stylistic direction. As for the shapes of the plates, ovals and squares are allowed this and next year.
To bring the nails as close to naturalness as possible, they should be painted in nude and pastel colors. The gel coating can be chosen with both a glossy and a matte effect, it is good if it is monochromatic. For the fair sex, who are not afraid of experiments in design and are used to standing out from the crowd, the manicure can be supplemented with rhinestones and unusual patterns.
An interesting option is considered to be the design in a dark saturated color of all fingers, except for the ring finger, on which the decor should be applied. In this case, you can also show your maximum imagination and combine several types of design into one whole.
In addition to the usual coating, in manicure on long nails, rubbing with silver, pearl and gold glitter is allowed. The lunar design can be presented in a new way: make an asymmetrical double or triple hole or arrange an arc in the form of an ornament. The effect of "negative space" is also popular, in which part of the nails is left unpainted. Long nails are also well suited for the "broken glass" design, for it in the new season it is recommended to choose foil in peach and pink shades. In addition, the design allows the creation of abstract stains, reminiscent of veins on natural stones and plant or graphic compositions.
For short nails
In order to visually lengthen the short plate and correct its shape correctly, the masters recommend applying gel polish not on the entire surface of the nail, but leaving several narrow strips on the sides unpainted. Next year, for short nails, it is best to choose natural and dark gel colors. In this case, the shellac should be close to the skin tone of the hands. Rhinestones, different textures and glitter will look great in such a manicure. Thanks to a correctly selected palette, the design will turn out to be both bright and laconic at the same time.
Drawing diagonal, horizontal and vertical lines is also in vogue now. Thanks to this technique, short nails are visually lengthened and give a feminine look. For design with gel polish, you can also choose a French manicure, but since the free edge of the plate is only a few millimeters, it is undesirable to draw complex patterns. Lilac, pink, watermelon and coral colors work well for short nails. Fans of a strict style should give preference to a minimalist manicure, using decor in the form of rhinestones or pebbles on only one finger.
Fashionable shades
Gel polish coating is very popular with many girls, because it is presented in a chic selection of colors and allows you to create various design options. It is necessary to combine shades not only in accordance with the details of the image, but also take into account fashion trends. Despite the fact that in the coming season, pastel colors remain relevant, for spring and summer, you can choose fresher and brighter colors. On nails covered with a monochromatic gel, contrasting inserts will look great. For autumn and winter, dark-colored manicure is suitable.
In the new summer season, the trend will be saturated greens, as well as crimson, pink, yellow and light blue. For autumn-winter, it is necessary to use a palette that is associated with autumn landscapes and New Year's holidays. These are all shades of brown, black, blue, white and red. Red and yellow shades are also perfect. They can be combined with gold paints.
Technique
Gel manicure combines many techniques this season and the next. A combination is considered fashionable, consisting of various styles and complemented by original decor. Some design options are considered relevant.
Matte or glossy monochromatic manicure
This is a classic type of design using a one-color gel polish. You can choose different shades: from restrained nude to bright colors - it all depends on the image of the girl. In this case, the manicure technique can be complicated by making out a jacket or a moon.
3D modeling technique
It is a complex decor consisting of several layers of transparent gel, in each of which a pattern or pictures are drawn. This multi-layer coating creates a three-dimensional effect.
Painting
Beautiful compositions on a gel coating are obtained using a sponge, a thin brush and a needle. If the design provides for the presence of geometric shapes, then use adhesive tape strips.
Stamping
It is considered the simplest and most beautiful technique. For applying the compositions, ready-made plates with the image of patterns are used. A design like this looks interesting and suits any look.
Stickers
They are an express option for decorating decor. Today on the market there are stickers of various styles - they can be both small and voluminous. This decoration method is simple and often done at home.
Design with accessories
This technique provides for the use of beads, sparkles, stones and colored rhinestones. Miniature details are applied over the base coat.
Technique Oil
In such nail art, gel polish is simultaneously combined with rubbing, multi-colored stencils and foil. A similar manicure is characterized by the overflow of shades on the background coating.
Crumpled effect
It is an ultra-fashionable type of design, for which aerostyle and aquarium technique are used. The result is an unusual surface with an imitation of dented material.
Marble
To create a beautiful pattern that looks like the veins of natural stone, try on the water technique or painting with a brush. This decor looks especially gorgeous on long nails.
"Broken glass"
The technique provides for the creation of a composition in the form of fragments.This decor can be done on any background, but it looks special on black gel. Fragments of foil are glued to the base in a chaotic manner and secured with a top.
Velvet
Drawings or full coverage are created by applying acrylic powder. Thanks to this technology, you can get both sugar and velvet manicure.
Mirror effect
Nails are covered with a special gel, and foil or stickers with a metal or mirror surface are placed on top of it. Such a manicure is perfect for parties, as it will not leave the girl unnoticed.
Stylish patterns
You can add originality and uniqueness to a manicure using various patterns. To create them, a colored gel is usually used, which differs in texture and shade, as well as toothpicks, needles and special brushes. Recently, abstract and floral patterns have become very popular. They not only make the image stylish and original, but also give it a touch of romance. Floral arrangements are usually chosen for spring and summer, while abstraction is always in vogue.
Regardless of the season, manicure can be decorated with stripes of various lengths and thicknesses, smooth chaotic lines, unusual curls and geometry. The patterns look great on both matte and glossy surfaces. In the warm season, images of such graceful flowers as roses, beautiful forget-me-nots, delicate cornflowers, chamomiles and fiery poppies are selected for manicure. If the image provides for a strict style, then the choice of patterns in the form of geometric shapes will be the right decision. They are suitable for everyday life and special occasions.
Openwork patterns or curls are also considered a trend this season. Moreover, it is recommended to paint the latter on a colorless or monochromatic basis with a bright gel. Curls made in pastel or snow-white shades on a black background look beautiful - such a manicure is filled with romance, grace and tenderness. To create a unique manicure with patterns, stylists recommend combining glossy and matte designs in one design. For example, a nail can be coated with a glossy gel, and a matte varnish can be used for patterns.
Patterns in manicure are created not only with gel polish, but also with such decorative elements: sequins, beads, rhinestones and microbeads. In this case, the patterns are best placed on one or two plates. For example, highlight holes and ombre with decor. Images in the form of hearts, bows, polka dots and butterflies are also in fashion now. Nail art with a newspaper print looks unusual.
Gained immense popularity and nail art with patterns in ethnic style. A novelty this season is an unusual impressionist pattern. It is difficult to understand it, but in fact there is a deep meaning in the composition. Designers recommend showing more imagination when designing such a manicure and are not afraid to experiment.
The most important thing is that nail art is harmoniously combined with the outfit, personality and mood.
Decor
A gel-coated manicure is characterized not only by durability, but also by a beautiful design, for the decoration of which various decor is used. Most often, nails are decorated with a dusting of colored dust and powder. Ready-made stickers are also universal in nail art, which are sold from foil in the form of stars and hearts. You can decorate the plates with rubber elements in the form of fruits, geometric shapes and smiles. As for large jewelry, now kamifubuki, rhinestones and pearls are in fashion.
They allow you to give the design originality and multi-colored sequins. This is a versatile accessory that can be used to decorate both New Year's and everyday manicure. Polygonal sequins are popular, they are called glitter.
With the help of these elements, you can design various lighting effects and get an original relief. Glitter combines perfectly with any design technique.
In addition to the traditional decor, manicure is often complemented with plastic and metal decorations. They are attached to a gel coating using special glue and are used to create prints and drawings. The most daring girls, who are always distinguished by originality, stylists recommend using decor in the form of feathers, fabrics and leaves. Fragments of flowers also look beautiful in manicure. Choosing a similar nail art, it is important to combine the jewelry correctly with the color of the main coating.
Beautiful examples
The nail design must be consistent with the style of clothing and makeup. Thanks to the gel polish, today it has become much easier to design an interesting and beautiful manicure, suitable for both everyday and evening bows. This season, masters offer girls to choose the nail art options presented below.
Bright geometry
This type of design will perfectly complement the minimalistic look. In spring, you can decorate your nails with colorful shapes and stripes, in autumn with yellow and brown lines, and in winter you can paint patterns in pastel colors. The design technique is simple: first, strips of adhesive tape are glued to the nail, then colored gel is applied alternately and fixed with a top. In summer, you can use the marine theme.
Moon and French in one manicure
For the background, it is best to choose delicate shades, cover the tips with white gel, and place adhesive tape on the remaining areas of the plates and create diamond-shaped holes. This nail art looks great in spring, summer and autumn. In addition, the tips of the nails can be painted in a light blue color, which is now in vogue. French with a picture of fruit is also popular this season. To create an interesting manicure, the nails on one hand must be covered with orange gel polish, and on the other - with green; on the nameless, a fruit composition will be elegantly placed.
Peas
This delicate manicure is always popular and is especially suitable for the summer. The base is done in shades of pink, and the matte coffee dots are painted in random order. You can do the opposite - place pink polka dots on the coffee surface. Instead of peas, according to this scheme, small hearts are also applied - they give the girl's image romance and sophistication.
In autumn, images of ripe berries will become relevant.
Autumn motives with a pattern
A contrasting chocolate color is used for the background. Dark red, orange and yellow leaves are drawn on it with a thin brush and multi-colored gel. Separately, it is recommended to highlight the ring finger in the manicure; it is necessary to draw or stick a sticker of the animal on it. A transparent gel will help to add shine to the composition.
Soft velvet
Colored powder goes well with gel. This nail art is suitable for any shape and length of nails. The velor effect is created by applying powder to the gel coating, and after it is evenly distributed over the entire plate, the decor is opened with a colorless gel. If desired, rhinestones and pebbles can also be used in manicure; pearls look unusual on the velvet surface.
Gold and red gel
This color combination is suitable for the design of medium-length marigolds. First you need to paint the plates with a solid dark red gel. For more brightness, you will need to apply two coats. Then, when the coating is dry, decor is done with gold paints, stickers or stamping are applied. The decor ends with a fixation with a top.
Knitted pattern
For winter, you need to choose nail art with cold colors and a festive texture. This season, not only knitted products are in fashion, but also the same patterns on manicure. They add tenderness and warmth to the image. To create such an original design, they first make a two-layer base, then draw knitting patterns with a brush and sprinkle them with acrylic powder, which should match the color of the gel.
Patterns can be repeated on all fingers, or simply done on several.
French with glitter
The combination of festive sparkles and a classic jacket will not leave anyone indifferent. Such nail art will remind you of the period of the upcoming New Year's celebrations and complements the bow with bright chic. The design is simple to implement, so you can create it at home. To do this, a beige or transparent gel is applied as a background, then the tips of the nails are decorated with shiny powder. Additionally, the ring finger on each hand can be decorated with patterns made of rhinestones or colored stones
New Year's manicure
Since the winter holidays are associated with a Christmas tree, balls and garlands, the original solution would be to apply patterns in the form of triangles and stripes (the former will imitate a Christmas tree, and the latter - garlands on it). Empty areas on the plates can be sprinkled with green powder or stained with gel. Additionally, you can decorate the "Christmas tree" with toys made of rhinestones or beads.
This nail art is considered the most fashionable this season, it can be used on both long and short nails.
For information on how to turn a nail into a diamond using foil, see the next video.