Beautiful options for black manicure

A popular trend in recent years is black manicure. Long gone are the days when it was considered vulgar, and only representatives of some small subcultures, Goths and other gloomy personalities wore it. Today, black is listed as the base color, which can be easily combined with other shades in manicure, makeup and clothing.

Previously, everything that was associated with mysticism, witchcraft and evil thoughts was painted in black colors. All adherents of the occult sciences dressed in dark clothes and evoked gloomy emotions. That is why people perceive black tones psychologically ambiguously.

The fashion industry saw its heyday in the early sixties of the last century, when women began to show more free-thinking, strive to stand out from the monotonous crowd not only with a rebellious disposition, but also with a bright appearance. It was then that the first goths, metalheads, rockers and other extraordinary personalities appeared in England.

Today this color is unique in the field of manicure. He no longer causes negative emotions. Black is appropriate for a special occasion, for study, and for the office. In addition, there are many options for combining it with any jewelry and other shades.

It should be emphasized that more often dark tones are used by women in the fall. From the point of view of psychology, this can be explained by the following factors. During this period, you want more bright colors, especially if there is slush, gray clouds and a cold wind outside. And black color sets off contrasting shades very well and from this they look more interesting.

For black manicure, various materials are used as a coating and its decor.

• Enamel. The product is a classic opaque type coating. Its characteristic advantages include an even tone, quick drying, ease of application and a relatively low price. However, there are obvious disadvantages, such as low resistance to water and household chemicals, as well as low impact resistance, so the period of wearing such a manicure is several days.

• Pearl lacquer. It is very popular with all ages. The smallest reflective particles in its composition create an original effect with overflows. But it should be remembered that such a varnish will emphasize all the irregularities of the nail, so it is better to apply a base under it on the nail plate.

• Matt textured lacquer. For example, coatings with a satin effect can be attributed to it. Unlike glossy options, matte varnish absorbs light, due to which it looks more elegant, concise and strict. Unfortunately, it also does not last long.

• Gel polish. The most durable coating of all is gel. It not only lasts a long time, but also thickens the nail plate, which protects it from damage.
• Shellac. One of the types of gel, but with fewer layers applied. But this manicure is done faster and cheaper.
• Sand. To create a velvety effect, stylists use a special powder that is applied over the varnish. It turns out an absolutely unique manicure, which, unfortunately, is very capricious. Any dust, dirt, water or other aggressive media can spoil it.

• Glitters. Special products containing glitter create a festive mood. Manufacturers offer them in a huge assortment, depending on the shape, color and size of the shiny particles. Nails look stylish and effective.
• Coatings with different effects, for example, mirrored or holographic - innovative developments of recent years. The manicure turns out to be stunning, but not everyone dares to do this.

The easiest option is monochrome coloring. In this case, it is better to choose textured coatings so that they themselves are unique, then the manicure will not cause boring perception.

As an everyday model, stylists offer a two-tone coating. This technique includes either gradient transitions between colors, or drawing one shade against the background of another. The geometric pattern is one of the trends in recent years. It looks stylish without unnecessary details. As for the gradient, different combinations are possible here, since the black tone is universal. This application technique allows you to apply up to 50 shades to the nail. To make the transitions smooth, the craftsmen use acrylic powder. Its texture will allow you to perfectly blend the borders.

Techniques for adding texture and volume to a manicure are considered the most difficult.The fact is that it can be difficult for a novice master to determine the number of layers applied, as a result, the nails become excessively heavy. And if you overdo it with decorative details, then also pretentious.

To create texture, black is just right, because it is modest itself, but at the same time it allows all the other elements located on it to open up.

Decorating with various small details will add solemnity to the manicure. Rhinestones, sparkles, feathers or beads are used as such elements, which are attached using special glue or directly to the varnish. If you accentuate only one or two nails with their help, then the design will be more modest and suitable for everyday wear.

"Tissue" effect is one of the most popular today. The cover imitates satin, velor, velvet, cashmere and even a knitted wool pattern. The created effect is combined with various looks - both festive evening and everyday.

Textured variations are obtained by mixing multiple styles and textures. For example, glossy and matte areas on one nail plate look original. Moreover, they can be of different shades or the same color. One of the options for this technique is the image of monograms or other patterns made in gloss on a matte black surface. This category also includes sand graphics, stained-glass windows.

Ombre is a special gradient nail dyeing technique. Thanks to this method, craftsmen, creating smooth transitions between shades, receive a unique design. With a black base, the manicure gains richness and depth. Moreover, ombre can be used not only for color shades, but also for glitters or sparkles, and it also looks impressive in combination with other techniques. For example, rubbed ombre. Since the rub-in material lends itself to good shading, even novice masters can create a unique shiny manicure without much hassle.

Stylists call black and brown a classic color for the technology of performing the style of "veil". There are two main options for creating a lace design:

• initially, the nail plate is tinted, and then a pattern is applied to it;
• first, they draw lace lines, and only then cover everything with a translucent tinting.

In addition to the pattern itself, the highlight of the style is the smoky tone. It is obtained by mixing a small amount of black gel polish with a top or base clear coat. Stirring is best done on polyethylene or foil. This should be done until a uniform shade is obtained. The black "veil" is perfect for creating a formal look, as well as for ceremonial receptions with a long elegant dress. In addition, a similar design is appropriate with ripped jeans and a casual shirt.

There is a mineral in nature called cat's eye. It is characterized by an extraordinary futuristic coloring. A manicure with a similar name is intended to repeat it. A special component of the varnish is metal dust, which gives shine and, when processed, creates a texture similar to a precious stone. A magnet is used to influence. The cat-eye technique looks impressive on black varnish, as metallic magnetic streaks create cosmic patterns.

Another technique that allows you to make your manicure original. Rub-in is a colored and very fine polyester powder that is rubbed into the already applied varnish.As a result, the coating becomes absolutely smooth, almost mirror-like, and acquires a fancy color. The black base will balance the color scheme. It is very important that the powder is applied on a flat surface and spread evenly. Experienced craftsmen advise covering the nail with a glossy transparent top on top. In addition to powder, rubbing can be done with sparkles. On the basis of black lacquer, the colors will be deeper.

The method involves drawing patterns on the surface of the nail. However, unlike artistic creation with a brush, ready-made stencils are used here. It is because of its simplicity that it is popular among novice craftsmen.

The fundamental element of the technology is holographic foil. It is cut into separate pieces in the form of glass shards. They look especially impressive on a black background. The location of the pieces on the surface of the nail plate depends solely on the imagination of the master. It can be vertical, horizontal, chaotic, only along the edges or near the hole.

This technology has developed relatively recently and has already won a large number of fans. It creates a cracking effect that looks more natural when used with a black base.

As mentioned above, black is the base color and can be combined with any shades. More recently, it was popular to accentuate 1-2 nails on each hand in a manicure. However, modern trends are already giving rise to new ideas and trends. The combination of black and white is a classic manicure. It is versatile, which allows you to use it in a daily business look, as well as, when adding decorative elements, turn it into a festive one for special occasions.

The most popular geometric patterns are both white on black and vice versa. Combinations of these colors, made in different techniques, are also possible. For example, a black jacket is relevant for everyday use, and a moon manicure looks stylish and neat. Zebra imitation is possible not only on horizontal and vertical stripes, but also on wavy ones. Masters warn that such a coloring looks somewhat aggressive, so it is better to accentuate one or two nails on each hand with it, and cover the rest with black varnish monochrome or give them texture.

Pea coloration is original. Moreover, the size of the peas can vary, flowing from large to small. Popular is the "chessboard", as well as the famous "veil". Black and red manicure looks gorgeous and bright on the hands. Original transitions in the ombre technique will surely attract the attention of others. The black base coat is combined not only with a rich scarlet or elegant burgundy color, but also with coral, raspberry, ruby, fuchsia and mahogany shades.

Lunar manicure fits well in black and red colors. Moreover, the holes can not only be painted, but also decorated using other techniques. Intense red suits bright and bold natures, it should be combined with the style of clothing and makeup of its mistress. Therefore, more often such shades are appropriate for solemn images. For everyday options, less saturated colors, for example, brick, are more suitable.

Natural style starts a new life in the modern world. Bright contrasts are sometimes inferior to natural shades: cream, peach and nude. In manicure, powdery tones are popular as a complement to black. They muffle it somewhat, making it more restrained. You can create a romantic look by combining pink and black. Moreover, the brighter the shade, the more festive the manicure looks. Black thin lace made with a thin brush looks great on a beige background. The base coat can be matte and the pattern is glossy.

There are other variations as well.For example, a pale pink base and a black stripe on the edge of the nail above or below the cuticle. Transparent, as if powdered with snow, pink when forming a "jacket" with a black unique pattern makes the design elegant and refined. Often it is on him that the choice of brides falls, which, in principle, is understandable. He, practically being an art object, at the same time retains the style of romance and innocence. A pale lilac background is also used if you want to soften the black color.

Delicate spring shades improve mood and soothe. They are often used when creating wedding looks or at prom, because they perfectly reproduce youth, lightness and youthfulness. Compositions of black with mint, light green, blue or pale turquoise are just such options.

In general, any pastel colors look spectacular with a black lacquer coating. Moreover, if they serve as the main background, and the patterns are made in a dark color, then these are more delicate variations. In the opposite case, a contrasting manicure is obtained. Manicure with a pronounced purple varnish has always been at the peak of its popularity. Its deep shades and magical overflows attract the eye. Adjacent colors in the palette are lilac, purple and eggplant. With the entire palette, ombre with black looks surprisingly organic and rich.

Also, black and purple are combined in the techniques of "moon manicure", rubbing, craquelure, "cat's eye". A black veil on a lilac background looks quite stylish, and a geometric velvet abstraction on a purple cover amazes the imagination. The color "eggplant" is chosen by non-standard personalities. He attracts attention with just one shade. And if you add sophistication to it with the help of black, then the manicure turns into art.

Brown, like black, is a base shade, so they go well with each other. Drawings with black velvet sand look great on a glossy chocolate-mother-of-pearl surface. If they are also decorated with rhinestones, then the result obtained will be appropriate not only for the office, but also for a personal dinner. Black-brown overflows using the "cat's eye" technique make the nail look like the unique natural shades of a real mineral.

Modern nail design pays special attention to black manicure. Since this color is universal, it is appropriate "even for a feast, even for the world." There are no established cliches for it, it can be combined with any shades and textures. The only recommendation is advice on the length of the nails: it is better if it is short or medium. It is not advised to apply black varnish on square nails, it looks most advantageous if they are round.

The most classic options are in a business style and are suitable for the office. From the stylish trends of recent years, a matte finish should be distinguished. It looks impressive in itself and is very popular. If you diversify it with variations with glossy varnish and decorate the joints with black rhinestones, the result will be a discreet, laconic, but very stylish manicure.

Another office model is the classic French nail design. In this case, the white stripe at the top edge of the nail is replaced with a black one. For lovers of variety, stylists offer a two-tone black jacket with a matte and glossy finish. Also, in a business style, nails are decorated with a moon design. There are many variations here as well. Either the nail plate is covered with black varnish, and the holes are left unpainted, or vice versa. A two-tone moon manicure is popular in a combination of black and one of the pastel shades. It looks gentle and soft.

For young girls, ordinary monochrome looks boring, so stylists suggest diversifying it with bright accents. To do this, one or two nails can be covered with a graphic or floral pattern using rich tones. Simple white geometric patterns, ligature or delicate designs on a black background have completeness and conciseness, therefore the dress code is also appropriate and passes. Lovers of minimalism will come in handy.

At festive events, ladies want to look stunning, so a bright, festive manicure with beautiful decorative elements is chosen. Variations on a black background are rich and chic. Dressiness can be given to a monochromatic black varnish by decorating it with beads, rhinestones, and various sparkles. Their shine in the light of spotlights will draw attention to their owner.

Impressive combinations are obtained by combining black and gold. Several marigolds with a shiny pattern will transform the manicure, making it royally beautiful and rich. To enhance the aristocratic effect, stylists suggest using patterns made with golden sand with matte black varnish, or creating gilded “black caviar” on it using small beads. A manicure with "broken glass" on a dark base coat looks festively bright. A holographic film of different colors is used for it. It can be silver, gold, multicolor. Compositions are created from the "fragments" or only a part of the nail plate is covered, for example, a hole.

Rich, but at the same time elegant manicure made using the “veil” technique. Patterns are made in different ways and materials. The design with black sand lace, decorated with individual drops or colored rhinestones looks spectacular. Metallic shades on a black background are popular at all times. The most common options are with a cross, rays, spirals and more complex geometry. It is suitable for creating futuristic ultra-fashionable images.

Kamifubuki is a very original design that came from Japan. This is a sticker manicure done on a charcoal black base. Kamifubuki are multi-colored round confetti of different sizes. They are glued onto the background and covered with a transparent top. The result is stunning, the manicure is festive and bright.

Just like the previous design, Yuki Flakes are native to Japan. It is more often used for celebrations and holidays, as it creates a bright and brilliant image. Colored shiny flakes are used as decorative elements, similar in some characteristics to rubbing or gold leaf. They have a holographic effect that changes depending on how they are applied to the nail. If you place them on the base carefully, without damaging the structure, you get an interesting fantasy drawing, but you can rub them in, and then you get a kind of veil.

Black can be diluted with vibrant summer colors, reproduced in matching designs for a great vacation manicure. Stylists like to use combinations with yellow for summer looks, as it is associated with sunlight. It can be used to paint sunflowers on a black background or bright sunspots. Summer manicure involves the use of black varnish in order to set off the brightness and saturation of the selected shades: green, light green, turquoise, fuchsia, orange. He no longer plays a leading role here.

There are a lot of ideas for a beautiful black manicure.It is used in combination with various techniques and techniques. Here are just a few of them. Ombre using black.

Cat's eye manicure options.

The black “veil” is the most advantageous variant of this technique.

Summer manicure will delight you with its brightness, freshness and optimistic mood.

The amazing craquelure technique looks very impressive.

The popular kamifubuki manicure creates an amazing effect.

Another Japanese piece is Yuki Flakes. A futuristic and truly cosmic experience.

And finally - the original geometry combined with black.

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