Emerald manicure: design secrets and stylish ideas

In the new season, the nail industry gives fashionistas a lot of fresh ideas. Among a wide variety of color schemes, emerald-colored manicure will be especially popular. What you need to know in order for such a design on the nails to be not only beautiful, but also in line with fashion, we will consider in detail below.

This season, changeable fashion is more than ever supportive of the beautiful half of humanity. In addition to a variety of techniques for the emerald color of varnish, we are invited to independently decide on the ideal nail shape for ourselves. More recently, short nails with a length as close as possible to natural were considered the best form. Today, in addition to short nails, elongated oval and almond-shaped ones are popular. The saw cut can be completely straight or rounded at the sides.

In addition to form, fashion trends believe that:

• it's time to get rid of false nails, although the extension is relevant;
• you need to strive for lightness and minimalism, which should be reflected in the amount of decor used in the design;
• it is necessary to reduce the number of accents so that the manicure looks expressive;
• it is necessary to select coatings with a different texture for the design, thereby shading one another;
• it is important to think over the design in advance, taking into account the case, wardrobe details and accessories (rivalry between design and image is not allowed);
• accents should correspond to the seasonality of the design.

As for the seasonality orientation of manicure, this is one of the key fashion trends today. It is important to show belonging to a particular season, which can be expressed at least in the temperature of the used shade of varnish.A decorating technique copes with this perfectly, which can demonstrate, for example, the snowy texture, show not just the season, but a specific month or holiday (design in the style of a "March cat", decoration for Valentine's Day).

Design principles vary. However, whatever design is chosen, it is the emerald color that should dominate. Otherwise, it will seem that it is not the basis of the design, but its complement.

Emerald color is considered one of the noblest shades of the color palette. It is necessary to add companions to it appropriately, so as not to change the status and not to simplify the emotional perception of the color, and indeed of the entire manicure in general. To make it easier for the layman, you can use the best combinations for the emerald color. For example, it looks harmonious with:

• silver;
• black;
• white;
• gold;

• dairy;
• light beige cool;
• turquoise;
• mint;
• bronze;
• green.

Emerald color refers to the dark tones of the color palette. It stretches well and visually refines nails, which is especially important for short nail plates. However, this color obliges certain design restrictions so as not to lose nobility and status.

As for the elements of decorating manicure, they are all suitable for emerald color, but with the proviso of the need for dosage.

• rhinestones;
• kamifubuki;
• stamping;
• hand-painted;
• powder;
• stickers;
• broth;
• modeling gel.

If we take into account the desire of fashion trends for minimalism and accentuating the texture of the original background of the manicure, then there are several nuances worth paying attention to.

• Rhinestones should be the smallest, and the place for them must be carefully selected. It can depict dew drops, glare in the eyes, mask the joint between two contrasting varnishes on one nail. They look great instead of dandelion umbrellas, like the bow of a moon manicure.

• Kamifubuki are unique in that when they are flat, they can successfully replace rhinestones. By choosing them in a related emerald color or gold and silver, you can add a special status to the design. However, for this you need to dose kamifubuki, place them, for example, as the middle of a flower, imitation of a plant bud.

• Stamping is a worthy alternative to painting. In a matter of seconds, it allows you to create a professional image on the nail. On a contrasting emerald base, such a design will look stylish, regardless of the chosen pattern. Stamping is convenient, and often such designs can be decorated with rhinestones.

• Hand drawing is not limited in terms of subjects and techniques for making a pattern. However, given the dark emerald background, one should aim for light prints. A drawing in one color, for example, white or silver, will look great on such nails.

• Powder and bouillon allow you to diversify your design. To make the manicure unique, it is enough to sprinkle the entire nail with powder or microbeads. If you want more elegant solutions, you can create patterns using a transparent gel or top.

• Stickers can be identified as another alternative to pictures.With an appropriately chosen pattern, they bring elegance and high status to the design. However, due to the dark background, there shouldn't be many sliders. The best themes are geometry, ethnic motives and lace.

• The gel is used for building, as well as fixing the sparkling pattern. It perfectly holds volumetric elements on the nail plate, and in addition, it can be used as a way to change the design. For example, it can be raindrops, which will look stylish and incredibly impressive on a matte background.

Today, you can distinguish modern manicure from the design of the last season by just one look. It is distinguished not only by the impeccable preparation of nails without injuring the skin. According to the new design nuances, modern design:

• accentuates the cuticle area, highlighting it with a thin strip of silver or gold, foil or rhinestone bow;
• performed using the negative space technique, in which part of the nail is not stained at all;
• relies on the nobility and high cost of texture, and therefore resorts to textile matte gel varnishes;
• built on the play of contrasts of matte and glossy textures;
• has no more than two accents on each hand;
• Decorated with stylish sparkling dotted décor;
• executed with a design in a geometric theme.

Emerald manicure can be done using a variety of design techniques. Each of them will create a spectacular design that will attract the enthusiastic glances of others. The techniques are also unique in that they can be supplemented and combined. So, against the background of the overflow of tones, you can make a design with holes or a contour outline of the nail plate.

The combination of matte varnish with veil accents decorated with glitter or small rhinestones also looks beautiful. It can be a design:

• classic (solid nails);
• matt (matting varnish with a special top);
• French (solid base + smile above);
• inverted jacket (plain background and outline of the cuticle area);
• lunar (design with a rounded hole at the base of the nail);
• gradient (stretching shades from dark to light);
• broken glass (with pieces of film glued to a plain base);
• voile (with an acrylic pattern on a translucent background);
• powdery (using acrylic powder).

Each technique is unique in its own way. For example, a matte design in emerald color looks stylish without further decoration. A jacket with a smooth stretch allows you to reveal all the versatility of the emerald color. The design with a gold or silver stroke on the bottom edge of the nail gives a high status to the design. This option is considered trendy, especially if it uses a coating with a matte textile effect.

Well manicure today can be negative spatial. The partially unpainted plate looks original and new; today it is one of the fashion trends. The veil technique is one of the most delicate, with a dark emerald varnish and black contrast, it turns out to be especially feminine. Broken glass is created using a special film as an accent on one or two nails. The use of powder is remarkable in that it allows you to highlight the texture of the main background.

We suggest turning to unusual and stylish examples of new designs that can inspire you to create your own, incomparable manicure.

• A chic solution in the gradient technique for accent nails. Stylish design using acrylic powder.

• The matte design with the use of veil techniques and sparkling decor will impress any modern fashionista.

• A variant of the manicure using the "cat's eye" coating. French technique and accent nail decoration with sparkling crystals.

• Stylish design of short nails with emphasis on the cuticle area on accent nails.

• Contrast of emerald and black tones using the veil technique. Competent placement of small crystals.

• Combination of glossy and matte texture. Decorating an accent nail in marble.

• Magnetic manicure with a "cat's eye" texture and decorating nails under raindrops.

• Design in the technique of "broken glass" and the addition of shimmery contrast. The geometric theme of the pattern is involved.

• Stylish lace manicure with monograms and matte texture of the main pigment.

• French, created with a glossy pigment on a matte base.

For information on how to make an Emerald Gradient nail design, see the next video.