Beige manicure: fashion trends and design ideas

A manicure with beige varnish for stylish girls has become synonymous with elegance and practicality. Like Burberry's iconic beige trench coat and nude louboutins, it goes well with an office suit or a cocktail dress.

A solid beige manicure is self-sufficient. At the same time, it can become the basis for interesting experiments: fashion trends of the current season and modern design ideas will help to diversify the classic version.

The Panton Color Institute recognizes beige as topical for the beauty industry from year to year. He rarely becomes the leading one, however, multifaceted shades of beige account for several positions in the tops of the most fashionable colors of the season at once. This is due to the fact that the beige palette consists of 45 shades.

The easiest way to introduce a fashionable beige color into an image is with the help of a manicure. Most of the shades are basic. They are easy to combine with each other, with shades of other colors, decorative elements from different materials.

The color system contains 9 beige color palettes. Each of them consists of 5 shades, from lighter to saturated. The palettes are divided into neutral, cool and warm shades. Taking into account their temperature, it is possible to select the color of the varnish that perfectly matches the tone of the jewelry and the skin tone.

Shades of beige palette.

• Gray beige. The basis of the palette is cold beige, and it is complemented by warm gray.

• Neutral beige. Such varnishes are considered average in color temperature, therefore they are called neutral. The manicure goes well with base colors and more complex options. Accentuated neutral beige manicure jewelry made of precious metals with light stones, diamonds, pearls, turquoise, corals.

• Lilac beige. A delicate lilac color gives the palette a soft feel. It makes the shade complex and rich. Varnishes from a cold beige palette are suitable for lovers of jewelry made of silver and base metals with stones. A variety of combinations are possible with both muted and contrasting colors.

• Brown beige. If beige itself is nude, with the addition of brown it acquires a "dark" color. Often it is a brown-beige manicure that is characterized by the words "the color of coffee with milk."

In terms of color temperature, the palette is located between neutral and warm. This allows you to experiment with different materials when choosing jewelry. Brown-beige manicure can be played up with metals, stone, wooden jewelry.

• Pink beige. Soft, feminine color. A light pink shade in combination with beige forms delicate shades. Dark pink - shades with "dark skin". Beige and pink varnishes give an interesting combination within the same palette and when combined with other colors.

• Green-beige. Complex color with olive undertone. It is so unlike the classic nude shade that many do not perceive these colors as related. It is easy to combine it with other colors and decorations, but due to its specific shade, it is rarely used in manicure.

• Yellow-beige. An order of magnitude warmer than green-beige, but also not popular. Only the lightest shade is widespread - vanilla.

• Peach beige. Warm and romantic yet elegant shades. Ivory is often used in manicure from this palette.

• Orange beige. Shades of this palette are similar to brown-beige, but warmer. The actual colors in manicure are almonds and caramel. Caramel can be light or rich. Both options work well with warm leather tones and jewelry.

In addition to the fact that variations of beige are combined with each other, bright solutions are also suitable for them: pink, fuchsia, red, orange, yellow, warm and cold palette of green, blue, purple, brown.

The combination of beige with basic colors looks elegant. A sure-fire option for everyday wear is a beige jacket with white color. It is topical to combine nude with silver, gold, sparkles.

A beige manicure with black color looks sophisticated in simple combinations: a jacket, moon manicure, geometry, and in more complex ones: using the Veil technique, stencil manicure, using stamps.

A nude jacket with a red hole has become a classic. Variations on the theme with blue, green, purple varnish are possible.

The beautiful lacquer shade and design is the finishing touch. In order for a manicure to remain a decoration for hands longer, you need to be smart about the choice of the shape of the nails and their processing.

Several factors influence the choice of the shape: the health of the nails, the natural shape of the nail plates and the shape of the cuticle, fashion trends in manicure, field of activity, personal preferences.

Manicurists distinguish 5 forms of nails:

• oval;
• almond-shaped (almond);
• round;
• square (with clear and soft corners);
• pointed (stylet and pike).

There are several ways to choose your ideal shape.

Not every girl has graceful hands with long fingers. And there is nothing wrong with that. You don't have to chase a glossy ideal.Now naturalness and natural beauty are in vogue. It is important to choose the shape of the nails that will look harmonious with the length of the fingers and the width of the palm. Oval-shaped nails will be decorated with neat hands. For a monochromatic version, it is important to choose a small plate length (1-3 mm). A beige manicure itself visually lengthens the fingers.

The almond shape is very similar to the oval shape, but the edge of the nail plate is less smoothly rounded. It has an almost sharp tip, like an almond nut. Almond manicure is versatile. The fuller the hands and the shorter the fingers, the shorter the nails need to be filed, otherwise there is a risk of getting the effect of a large male palm.

The round shape is suitable for those with wide palms and short fingers. The length can be kept to a minimum when the nail plate does not protrude beyond the tip of the finger.

The square shape, like the oval one, emphasizes the neat hands. If the palm is large and the fingers are short, the square tip of the nail will make the hands look rougher. The manicure will look scanty. Therefore, for girls with large hands, the masters recommend staying on a rounded shape.

A rounded square is a kind of square shape. With such a manicure, the nail plate has an even cut and gently rounded corners. This option is universal. It is suitable for those with thin hands, and for those who fear that the square shape will make the fingers too massive.

The pointed shape is perfect for brave girls. It differs from the almond one in that the nail plate narrows not gradually, but sharply. The nail looks triangular. The edge of the nail plate is sharp.

The cuticle comes in 4 forms: round, square, oval, close to triangular. Many manicurists cut the cuticle, so they rarely push off from its shape. And for girls who prefer to leave it intact, the shape of the cuticle can be a clue for choosing the shape of the nail. If the nail plate mirrors the shape of the cuticle, the manicure looks neat and harmonious.

Our body is asymmetrical. This also applies to the shape of the nails. The nail plates differ from each other in shape on the fingers of one hand and on different hands. Sometimes the difference is almost imperceptible, sometimes it is significant. In width, you need to focus on the narrowest nail, and in length - on the shortest. The field of activity and the health of the nails are also important. Oval shape and considerable length - for strong nails. Short oval nails - for fragile nails. The same rule works with a square shape.

With the help of the almond shape, fragile nails can be protected from damage. Even with a long length, they are difficult to break, since the edge of the plate tapers smoothly.

The round shape is suitable for those who work a lot with their hands. Short nails make it easier to wash dishes, massage, type on a keyboard and do any manual labor.

The soft square shape is suitable for medium-length nails. They are moderately resistant to damage and do not interfere with working with your hands.

Manicure technique is not yet a design, but its important component. The more thoroughly the preparation of nails for coating with varnish is carried out, the more accurately it will lie down and last longer. Three techniques are common among Russian masters: classic manicure, European and hardware. All techniques can be learned at home. It will take patience, time and a small investment, but will forever eliminate the need to visit a nail salon.

Classic, or trimmed manicure is familiar not only to women, but also to men. It is quite simple to do it: steam your hands, remove the cuticle, give the nail plate the desired shape.Then the varnish can be applied.

European manicure is fundamentally different from the rough classical treatment. No cutting objects are needed to complete it. The cuticle is treated with a special oil, which softens it and slows down its growth, and then pushes it back with an orange stick. The nail plate is not cut off, but cut off.

Hardware manicure is the most modern technique. It's fast, safe and efficient. To do this, you need a special technique with interchangeable nozzles for processing different zones on the fingers.

Sometimes design is meant by technique. In this understanding, manicure techniques are much more than three. Most of them are universal. The coating can be done with enamel (opaque varnish with colored pigment), gel varnish, shellac.

Beige manicure with a wet shine effect on the nails is a classic finish. It looks beautiful, stylish and expensive at the same time. An office worker with a strict dress code, a student, and a conservative bride can afford it. It is convenient for everyday wear because it can be easily combined with clothes of different colors and does not argue with flashy jewelry on the hands.

For a monochromatic glossy finish, nude shades are ideal. The most natural - powdery, pearl, ivory, flesh. They look like "no manicure", trendy "naked nails". At the same time, the hands are well-groomed, and the nails are protected from damage.

However, a beige manicure doesn't have to be invisible. Among the 45 shades of this color, there are quite saturated and deep colors. For example, caramel, dusty rose, almond, vanilla. In addition, the glossy finish can be multi-colored, with patterns and decor.

Matte beige is a great alternative to a wet sheen. This is an opportunity to try something new in nail design and choose brighter shades for everyday wear, because the matte design looks muted. In the absence of shine, even the red, blue and black colors seem calm. Their combination with beige is appropriate in any setting.

Beige manicure with a matte design makes the shape of the nails expressive. The manicure looks noble. It can be worn on both short and long nails.

Another feature of matte finishes (especially for those who do manicures at home) is that they are easier to apply. The consistency of matte enamels and gels is thick and elastic. They cover the nail plate with an even dense layer, providing a professional result. Such a coating is convenient for complex-shaped nails.

Matte manicure is a salvation for girls who are busy with manual labor and household chores. It lasts 15-20% longer than glossy. It is also convenient for travel and business trip.

Beige matte manicure is an excellent base for decorating nails with elements with shine, voluminous, velor, lace, embossed and smooth details.

Imitation of woven materials is a common technique among fashionistas. This effect can be achieved in two ways: the original texture of the coating and a naturalistic pattern.

The textured "fabric" coating imitates noble materials - velor, velvet, cashmere knitting. The "fluffy" texture of the top layer in the manicure makes it a highlight of the look, especially in the autumn-winter season.

The mirror effect coating contains reflective particles. It is impossible to see your own reflection in the nails, but the manicure acquires a characteristic shine and shimmer, like a mirror surface. Because of the bright shine, this manicure received a second name - Hollywood.

The first mirrored varnishes had a pronounced metallic effect, and the color range was limited to silver and golden shades. Today, many professional brands produce beige mirror polishes that help create original designs for every day.

Beige manicure with glitter - small iridescent particles - is a lifesaver for thin nails. Due to their light color and shine, they appear strong and thickened.

The combination of textures is a compromise between total gloss and total matte nails. A shiny base can become the background, and a matte pattern will add volume to the manicure. Monochromatic shiny elements also look great on satin nails.

Templates for applying drawings on nails have made life easier for masters and lovers of beautiful manicure. Beige shades as a background are the most practical option. On it, any image is viewed clearly, but at the same time, you can choose neutral colors to create a discreet thing.

Manufacturers of beauty products produce a large number of manicure stencils. There are only three types of the most popular and easy to use:

• for French manicure;
• for moon manicure (reverse jacket);
• for manicure with "negative space".

Many people know and love French. This is a fast technique that guarantees a predictable result. It has existed for decades, but in recent years, the popularity of beige manicure with a white "smile" along the edge of the nail has been declining. French in a modern design suggests a colored "smile".

A reverse jacket is a manicure with white or colored "holes" near the cuticle. "Hole" repeats its shape. The width of the color bar is usually no more than one millimeter, but other options are possible.

Manicure with "negative space" or "deep design" is one of the youngest techniques. She appeared quite recently, but gained popularity with lightning speed.

Her secret lies in the simplicity and originality of the drawing. Part of the nail plate is covered with color, and part remains “naked”.

There are two types of stencils for the dip-design technique. The first is used when you need to leave a small transparent pattern on the painted over nail plate. The masters call it negative or empty. The second is when you need to apply a drawing of a contrasting color to a transparent or very light base. It can be smooth and voluminous.

The manicure is multi-layered: base coat, stencil drawing, second coat of gel polish, top. A small transparent image is in between the layers.

Stamping is close to stencil manicure. To apply an ornament on nails, not flat stencils and stickers are used, but stamps. These are metal or silicone instruments with an engraved ornament. They are dipped in a drop of varnish of a contrasting color and the pattern is imprinted on the nail plate.

There are a wide variety of stamps: with stripes, flowers, geometric prints. Suitable for use on nails of any length.

This is the simplest technique with a professional result. The nail stickers are made of a thin but durable material. Covering them with transparent gel polish, you can quickly get the most complex-looking drawing.

The beige color and stickers are a good combination.The manicure looks elegant, but not too flashy.

The gradient on the nails is done in two techniques: a monochromatic coating and with a stretch.

With a monochromatic coating, each next nail is varnished one tone darker than the previous one. Beige is the best color for this purpose. Each of the 9 colors contains 5 shades that differ in saturation.

Stretched gradient is also known as ombre. It involves the use of two or more contrasting colors on one nail plate. It is important to make a smooth transition from one color to another. Colors are superimposed from lightest to darkest or in reverse order.

You can start stretching from anywhere. It can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal and from the center of the nail plate. A horizontal stretch can start from the cuticle and go to the tip of the nail, or it can go up from the edge to the cuticle.

A creative technique for applying enamel to nails with water. The pattern on each nail turns out to be unique - beautiful stains of enamel in different shades of beige. You can add bright pigments.

Varnishes spread over the surface of the water and blend into an intricate abstraction. Then the drawing is transferred to the nails with a simple touch.

Nail art is a real art. This technique consists in painting unique patterns on the nails with varnish without a stencil. Depending on the talent of the master, any objects can be depicted on the nail plates: flowers, fruits, snowflakes, abstraction, geometric shapes, animal prints, fabric texture, ornaments. Seasonal attributes are relevant in nail art: flowers - in summer, leaves - in autumn, New Year's theme - in winter.

A beige base is one of the best for contrasting patterns.

Decorating is a separate branch of design. If several types of varnish and improvised tools are enough for drawing on nails, then additional accessories are needed for decoration. In most cases, the manicure is voluminous and festive.

Rhinestones are miniature imitations of precious stones. They are made of glass, crystal, acrylic, plastic, zirconium. A special chic is Swarovski crystals made from natural precious stones.

Rhinestones of the smallest sizes are used in manicure. They are transparent, holographic and colored. Rhinestones correspond in color to precious stones, of which they are copies.

Transparent rhinestones and made to look like diamonds, rubies, topaz and other jewelry elements are combined with beige manicure.

Rhinestones are combined with a pattern, they emphasize the cuticle line, lay out a volumetric ornament from them along a horizontal or vertical line. The horizontal arrangement visually expands the nail plate, and the vertical arrangement lengthens and narrows it.

A glittering element brightens up a calm beige manicure. Sequins come in small and large fractions. Fine sparkles are similar to pearlescent pollen, large ones have a clear shape: a circle, a hexagon, an asterisk, a heart, a triangle. Like varnishes, they come in a variety of colors. If you choose them to match the coating, it will turn out to be shiny and expressive. The contrast of glitter and varnish can create a striking design.

There are several ways to decorate a manicure in beige tones with sparkles.

• Full coverage. Glitter is applied to each nail, filling the entire surface. Can be gel glued over the base or sealed in an intermediate layer.
• Local application. With this method, only a small part of the nail plate is made shiny. For example, a "smile" in French manicure, a hole near the cuticle, a small strip. Glitter can be applied to an ornament or to highlight a drawing.
• Ombre. For this design, sparkles are selected 1-2 tones lighter or darker than the varnish. With their help, a gradient is created. For a pronounced effect, you can use decor in different sizes.
• Combination. Here you can get creative by combining sequins of different shapes, colors and sizes.

Acrylic powder is a type of matte manicure, but with additional properties. In addition to providing a velvety-looking finish, this material strengthens nails and helps to mask bumps.

Beige acrylic powder is a camouflage for unhealthy nails and an interesting decor at the same time. Full coverage is no more difficult than working with gel polish, and stencils will help to apply the pattern.

These are not all nail designs. There are more daring (but less practical) options:

• "Liquid" stones;
• pearl;
• manicure (caviar) beads;
• feathers;
• seashells;
• broths are small transparent beads;
• inlaid with artificial stones.

Less than six months ago, the Korean beauty industry presented girls with an original manicure that can be modified every day. This is a "button" manicure.

A miniature button for removable decorative elements is glued to the nail. It does not look massive and does not weigh down the nail plate. It comes with replaceable decorative elements that can be unfastened while working with your hands, bathing in the bathroom, sleeping. You can change the decoration on the nails to suit your mood at any time.

Beautiful long nails with beige manicure are already an adornment in themselves, but there are so many fashion trends that it is simply a pity not to try one of the new products.

At the peak of popularity this season, manicure using the "broken glass" technique. Masters achieve this effect with the help of foil elements that create a characteristic shine on the nails.

An alternative option is a crumpled manicure with foil and a soft beige finish.

A good idea for beauty conservatives is beige acrylic powder and velvet sand.

The trend for naturalness is answered by a nude-pink ombre manicure, turning into a jacket.

Minimalism in nail design has not lost its relevance. Thin, simple black lines fit perfectly at medium length. A manicure with dots looks beautiful. You can embody minimalistic ideas on glossy and matte finishes.

Another option for minimalism is a manicure with negative space for short nails.

For lovers of experimentation, a gel polish with a voluminous decor and a Korean "push-button" manicure with replaceable clips are suitable.

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