Mint manicure: options and decor ideas

Choosing a fashionable and extraordinary manicure color, modern women often prefer a mint shade. Indeed, this tone today is at the peak of popularity and allows you to harmoniously complement the image of a woman. However, in order for the design to look appropriate, it is necessary to have an idea of ​​the current fashion trends in the nail industry, because they are the ones who today say what is suitable for a particular bow. This article will tell you how to emphasize your style expressively and statusally.

The mint color is not universal, but it is quite versatile and includes many tones in its palette. It is generally accepted that the base mint is a cold green color, similar to a shade of rich greens. The main undertones of mint are:

• soft mint;
• light mint;
• mint gray;
• mint turquoise;
• mint warm;
• mint green.

The main color is built on a balance of blue and green, which make up the mint color. The gentle mint undertone is the lightest of the entire line; it is a menthol shade, similar in color to the tone of pure tropical water. Light mint is brighter than delicate bleached for a couple of tones, mint-turquoise gives off blue, in mint green, green predominates. A grayish mint shade is one of the elite and muted, it is an excellent basis for contrasting light color patterns.

The turquoise color is quite delicate, it looks beautiful on nails of different lengths and shapes. However, this does not mean that it will be perfect on butterfly nails, which are distinguished by their long length and sharp edges.Such nails themselves look somewhat aggressive, and besides, they are unnatural, which is unacceptable, because naturalness is in fashion today. According to new trends in the nail industry, the shape can be different: straight, elongated and almond-shaped, which will delight fans of this nail design.

There are also limitations. For example, it is undesirable to file down flat and short nails straight or sharpen them, giving them an almond shape. Straight edges are good for naturally beautiful nails of sufficient length.

The mint color is found today in the lines of every manufacturer of lacquer products. These are high quality hybrid coatings called gel polishes because they combine the properties of both gel and varnish. These pigmented coatings are an order of magnitude different from outdated conventional varnishes, because with proper adherence to the manicure technique, they stay on the nails for up to four weeks or more without the need for adjustment. These coatings are distinguished by the fact that they need to be dried under a special (ultraviolet or LED) lamp.

Today, mint gel polishes used for modern manicure are:

• matte;
• glossy;
• temperature;
• magnetic (with the "cat's eye" effect);
• shimmer and glitter;
• pearl;

• mirrored (metal);
• jelly;
• chameleon;
• craquelure;
• holographic.

Each type of coating in mint tones has its own characteristics and is different in appearance. Among the large list of varieties, you can choose options for every taste and mood, which is convenient and significantly increases the number of age categories of women. For example, chameleons attract the attention of women by the fact that these coatings change color when touched with a certain light. For example, the same mint color can be either more green or blue.

Holographic options or coatings with a 3D effect are good for young people. They differ in a different fraction of sparkling particles. At the same time, they are applied in just one layer, while nails are painted twice with the usual pigment, avoiding non-staining of the nail plate. Craquelure varnishes - options with a cracked texture. Today they are no less in demand than shimmer counterparts.

Among the shimmery coatings, mica options are noteworthy, resembling externally gel products for nail extension. The line of such varnishes includes varieties with frost and glitter textures. Analogs with a jelly texture look unusual and fresh. Such coatings have a glossy texture type and a translucent pigment base.

Mint shades with a matte effect are especially in demand today. Such gel polishes allow you to create not just a beautiful, but a status manicure that stretches out even an ordinary everyday outfit. Today, the best matte mint varnishes are products with a textured effect: suede, corduroy, velvet and satin. These products are an excellent base for decorating.

Before finding out the differences in the methods of performing a mint manicure, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the innovations that fashion has prepared for all women in the new season. Let's designate them briefly.

• Mint tones should be soft and muted. Poisonous colors are excluded. Delicate shades with a moderate cold undertone are in priority.
• The design is based on the dosing of accents and the appropriate use of sparkling elements. There should not be anything superfluous, overloading the design of nails.
• Delicate tones and designs using related shades of mint are in fashion. In this case, the surface texture may differ.
• Design with geometric shapes, polka dots, transverse, vertical and diagonal lines is trending. The width of the lines to be drawn should be thin.

• The number of accents should not exceed four. Two of them should be brighter, the other two soften the transition between contrasting tones that add to the main mint.
• Volumetric decor and modeling are becoming obsolete. In everyday life, such decor constantly clings to anything that reduces its durability. In addition, the massive design deprives the mint design of its expressiveness.
• It is undesirable to decorate all the nails of a mint manicure with coatings with a different effect. From this, he not only does not acquire versatility, but also becomes vulgar and tasteless.
• The decor is selected taking into account the seasonality. Design today keeps pace with the season, for which you can use thematic patterns and adhesive decor.
• The trend is the reception of negative space, in which part of the nail remains unpainted. It is used in various design techniques.

Today, the masters of the nail industry have proven that the mint color is suitable for all famous manicure techniques. He ennobles women of different age categories, brings refinement and tenderness to the female image. In order not to confuse different manicure techniques, you should understand the difference between them. In addition, today each technique has its own nuances, because fashionable moods change with each new season.

A classic manicure is nothing more than a solid color design. In fact, this is the staining of nails with one color over the entire area of ​​the nail plate. At the same time, the classic design often provides for decorating the nail over the applied layer of pigment. For this technique, various types of coatings are used (including mirror, jelly and temperature). They are applied in two thin layers to prevent the gel polish from flowing over the lateral ridges and the skin in the cuticle area. So that the varnish does not strip, after application, the pigment is allowed to spread for about one minute, after which it is dried under a lamp and decorated.

The French technique is based on accentuating the upper edge of the nail plate. French manicure is done in two ways. At the first, the nail is painted according to the classical technique, then a so-called "smile" is drawn on top of it. When the jacket does not have a colored base, it is performed on a transparent gel polish, displaying thin lines in a mint color. Since asymmetric techniques and geometry are in trend today, instead of the usual smile, a jacket can be indicated by a diagonal or a figure with a triangular shape inside.

This technique differs from the classical one in that a smile is drawn in the cuticle growth zone. However, if earlier the smile itself was thick, today designs with thin lines are a priority. At the same time, the accent can be not only symmetrical: asymmetry is welcomed, as well as drawing the line almost to the top edge. Sometimes an inverted jacket even resembles a nail outlined with a thin line. In addition, they highlight the jacket and sparkling decor. However, in this case, the elements are selected very carefully so that the design does not lose its expressiveness from the abundance of gloss.

This technique is often confused with an inverted jacket. In fact, there is a difference: in an inverted French manicure, the cuticle area is accented with a thin stripe. The lunar design, on the other hand, denotes the base of the nail with a hole. At the same time, moon manicure, like a jacket, is often performed using the technique of negative space. The hole can be made in mint color or in a contrasting shade. Sometimes it is not painted over at all, leaving it transparent.

The ombre technique is one of the best to showcase the versatility of the mint hue. Several related tones of gel polish are used for her. This season, the mint gradient should be as natural as possible. Therefore, the transitions from one shade to another should not be noticeable. They create such a design with a sponge or brush (each master has his own technique).The gradient is a great base for decorating accent nails.

Today this technique is the most popular and effective. Such a manicure is always seen with a lot of enthusiastic looks, it sets a woman out of the crowd. This design is created on the basis of a classic manicure. The nails are stained with a pigmented mint color and top is applied. Before drying, finely cut pieces of a special film, iridescent in iridescent color, are fixed on the top. After decorating, a double layer of top is applied to the nails and dried. The design looks cosmic and trendy.

Such a manicure is now one of the top three fashionable manicure techniques. Outwardly, it has the effect of nylon stockings, for which it received the second name "tights". In mint tones, such a design looks especially delicate, while creating it is as easy as shelling pears. A clear gel polish is mixed with a few drops of mint pigment to achieve a translucent texture. Such a coating is applied to the base layer, after which it is dried and decorated with acrylic paint to match the pigmented varnish. Next, the nails are covered with a layer of finish and dried under a special lamp.

This technique allows you to get a fairly effective and slightly voluminous texture of the coating. Someone calls it “manna”, someone “velvety”. This is due to the polymer powder with which the surface of the nail is coated after it has been treated with a layer of top material. The powder is called acrylic powder or flock powder. It is sold in a wide range of specialized stores. You can buy it in any shade of mint color.

This design is created in different ways, while all of them are based on the classic manicure technique. For example, you can initially use a gel polish with a matte texture. If this is not an option, some women prefer to keep their nails over steam while the polish is still wet. There is also a more progressive technique that allows you to create a high-quality and noble matte finish on nails. To achieve this effect, it is enough to cover the glossy mint varnish with a matte top.

A manicure in mint tones ennobles a woman's image, brings into it special fresh notes and, with the right choice of design, gives a luxury to the bow, complementing a woman's outfit. Of course, it does not suit every item from the wardrobe, but this can be completely solved by combining mint with other shades of the color palette.

The mint shade of the manicure is harmoniously combined with the following contrasts:

• nude;
• white;
• pinkish gray;
• a touch of fuchsia;
• purple;
• peach;
• coral;
• orange;
• creamy;
• dairy;
• gold;
• silvery;
• sandy;
• gray;
• pink;
• pistachio;
• light and dark green;
• any kindred mints;
• blue;
• blue;
• lemon;
• lilac;
• coffee;
• brown;
• black.

The mint shade is not combined with blood red and acid orange, as well as with a tone of rust. However, its contrasts with other tones are more than appropriate. At the same time, the mint color often acquires a different emotional coloring with the addition of a new color to the design. For example, in a duet with a beige tone, it seems softer and more tender. Pairing with pastel pink makes it trendy.

Today, decorating a manicure can be compared to a real art. However, no matter how varied the ideas and techniques for decorating nails, in the case of a mint color, certain nuances must be taken into account. Decorative elements are varied today, which allows you to create unique and inimitable designs, adequately completing women's images.

A delicate mint-colored manicure base needs the same delicate patterns. If contrasting tones are used for them, the choice of color combinations should be especially careful.For example, the same flowers will look more harmonious, made in white and brown, than painted with red pigment. As for the subject matter, it is diverse today. It is fashionable to decorate a mint manicure with drawings with the image:

• all kinds of curls;
• lace and mesh;
• geometric shapes;
• peas, waves, stripes;
• feathers and spikelets;
• double temples;
• snowflakes of various complexity;
• a variety of flowers and plants;
• tree branches and foliage;
• marine themes (anchors, ropes, shells);
• insects and birds.

In addition, ethnic motives, stylization and abstraction are popular. However, if abstraction is created on the basis of pastel shades, then ethnic motives and stylized drawings are created in one color. As a rule, such a design looks not only stylish, but also impressive. It does not overload the manicure, so the design is expressive. Seasonal patterns can be summer (flowers, plants), winter (snowflakes, snowmen), spring (buds on branches) and autumn (in the form of falling leaves).

Ready-made pictures can rightfully be called one of the best techniques for decorating a mint manicure. You can take as a basis both everyday and marshmallow designs. Decals save a lot of time drawing the smallest elements. At the same time, they are able to give the look of a manicure sometimes not just beautiful, but stylish and fashionable. For example, you can decorate the surface of the nail with a drawing using a sketch technique or a stylized image in the form of a faceted animal.

Stickers are attached to a layer of undried topcoat after the nail has been painted with light varnish as a base for the sticker. After the slider is straightened, dried, and then covered with another layer of top. However, in order for the sticker not to be knocked out of the overall design, it must be chosen correctly. In addition, you need to understand that this decor is usually used on one (maximum two) finger of the hand.

If the decal is only part of the nail, you can use it to decorate two fingers. At the same time, as in the case of decorating nails with a pattern, you need to choose similar images, but not decorate the nails with a completely identical pattern. The subject of the image can be anything: from lace on the net to dream catchers or even kawaii bunnies and ice cream. When choosing a print, they rely on the age category of a woman.

Glittering items used for a mint manicure should be tailored to the specific occasion. For example, it does not always look harmonious in everyday looks, because instead of feminine beauty, it can emphasize bad taste. However, for a holiday or a special celebration, this decor is quite appropriate. Moreover, you can decorate the surface of menthol and light mint nails with crystals of different volume and size.

This substance allows you to change the texture of the mint color, making it multifaceted. At the same time, you can buy today options with different effects, due to which the coating will look not only stylish and unusual, but spectacular and expensive. The rub is applied to the pigment, selecting the desired type of substance, taking into account the desired effect. Due to it, the surface of the nail can shimmer in different translucent shades, which gives the manicure elegance and uniqueness.

Such decoration is at the peak of its popularity today. The newspaper is cut into small pieces, the size of which should correspond to the parameters of the nail plates with a margin. To get the desired print on an already painted accent nail, the newspaper is placed in alcohol for a few seconds, then firmly applied to the nail and held for about a minute. To fix the pattern, a finish layer is applied on top of the prints and dried.

Special stamps significantly save time for drawings. As a rule, these blanks have certain motives in different topics. It is not difficult to work with such a decor: the stamps are transferred to the nails using a special sponge.At the same time, the lines of the pattern are smooth and thin, due to which the manicure looks beautiful and professional.

Such decoration is considered not only bright, but also fashionable. Today, the color and shape of kamifubuki are of particular importance. For example, you can decorate the surface of accent nails with small kamifubuki in the form of hearts, stars, or even geometric shapes in addition to the usual circles. In this case, the colors of the decor used should be combined with the mint base of the pigment.

A beautiful mint manicure this season should be gentle. We suggest referring to the examples of the photo gallery, which clearly show the options for different occasions and ages.

• A very delicate summer design with an accent nail drawing in light pink contrast and the use of matte gel polish textures.
• The black stripe pattern and silver plating make this warm mint manicure stylish and effective.
• Laconic solution without decoration. The chic mint gradient of the new season will not leave indifferent any fashionista.
• Trendy contrast of mint and light pink. The drawing involves the theme of geometry and the use of rhinestones.
• An original and effective solution for summer and the use of stripes and newspaper prints.

• Foil tape does not lose popularity either. It perfectly masks the joints between mint and white.
• Summer solution in mint green. Use as a decoration transfer stickers and rubbing.
• Beautiful marshmallow manicure in a light mint tone. Decoration of accent nails with drawings with silvering.
• Design using the negative space technique. The accent nail is made according to the method of moon manicure.
• Luxurious wedding manicure in mint tones. The use of decor brings elements of tenderness and sophistication to the design.

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