Gold manicure: trendy ideas and tips for combining colors

Manicure trends are constantly changing. More recently, there was a general fashion for red nails. Then everyone began to do manicure using pastel colors. It is somewhat surprising that gold shades have always been popular. Gold is equally well suited to both young girls who are still in school and adult ladies.

The secret of the popularity of gold manicure lies in the fact that it is universal, suitable for almost any setting. Gold color can be successfully combined with almost any outfit: from ripped jeans to a black evening dress. A black manicure with any golden patterns is always a win-win option that will look stunning under any circumstances.

Gold manicure is worn by internally free girls who know their worth, like to experiment, without fear of attracting undue attention to themselves. The shine of the precious yellow metal always looks advantageous and impressive. Not so long ago, black-and-yellow manicure was held in high esteem. This combination affirmed the associative array:

• luxury;
• wealth;
• freedom of choice;
• love of travel;
• the ability to appreciate beauty.

Rhinestones are now in fashion in manicure. They often frame the perimeter of the nail plate, and the index and ring fingers "fall asleep" with sparkles.

Often, the nails are decorated with monograms, sprinkled with an additional shiny texture. There is also an option for publication, when several nails are varnished in black color, all the rest turn gold.

You can also make images of any configuration on gold, from simple graffiti to highly complex ornaments. Such a technique gives a win-win result: on the one hand, a festive background is generated, which emphasizes the solemnity and importance of the event, on the other, there is a certain restraint in emotions, and self-esteem is demonstrated.

A gold manicure with matte red patterns at the ends is considered a classic. This nail design is popular on all five continents and is considered the highest chic among the fair sex. The good news is that this design can be done in the comfort of your own home, which significantly reduces your money costs and shortens the long hours spent in the beauty salon.

It should be borne in mind that different options can be generated from several templates. If you apply imagination, you will always get something original and unique. Any template can be a starting point for creating a unique manicure. For example, on a burgundy nail, you can paint fantastically beautiful ornaments in a gold tone. Such a composition will look unusual.

Over the past ten years, fashion-conscious girls have become partial to minimalism. This can explain the fact that designs began to arise when small golden pebbles are drawn around the perimeter of the nails. It is not difficult to recreate them, while the effect can be very significant, such a manicure always looks irresistible.

Sometimes there is satiety from the presence of a golden manicure, in this case, you can "switch" to various patterns that can be painted with varnishes of various compositions and pigments.

It should also be added that the beauty of golden shades lies in the fact that even to neutral patterns, you can add small blotches of this color, while something unusual will always come out. Gold manicure is an almost endless field for fruitful experiments.

Today, a combination of denim and gold is popular. On the one hand, a manicure looks impressive, on the other hand, it is appropriate to wear it every day. The "all-weather" manicure made of gold is another attractive feature of it. It looks great both for those who wear sneakers and for ladies who wear high-heeled shoes to go to the theater or restaurant in the evening.

It is very fashionable to wear a manicure that has an image of golden scales against the background of the ocean. The "water" theme always looks advantageous and democratic at the same time.

Office style of clothing can always be shaded with golden "moon" shades. This design is not too striking, at the same time it focuses on femininity and nobility.

Sexuality in clothes can be emphasized by nails that shine with gold glitter. Also, a variety of ornaments that can be arranged along the entire plane of the nail in the most incredible combinations will never go out of fashion.

The asymmetrical composition also has its merits. This emphasizes:

• the creativity of the owner of the manicure;
• the independence of her thinking;
• the ability to make independent judgments and inferences.

It is these factors that explain why asymmetrical design has been in the lead for a long time.

Also, nails are often decorated with a special textured foil, applying gold to one nail (it can be a little finger), the rest of the fingers remain in black.

Designs in tones of gold and silver will never go out of fashion, this combination will be always popular. The most basic example would be a chessboard coloring. Looks good black and gold colors, as well as green and gold.

Nowadays, you can buy gel polishes that have sparkles, including gold ones. The smaller their fractions, the thinner and smoother the layer will be, but you can experiment here indefinitely. Also, mixing different shades can be a field for creating original images.

Varnishes with reddish gold and white tint are in good demand. The so-called duochroms also look spectacular, when a play of various shades occurs.

The method of applying golden sand is very interesting. Before that, you should carefully prepare your nails, apply a primer correctly. Special varnishes are often used that imitate:

• wet sand;
• gold or silver foil;
• various fabrics.

Metallic varnish, which shimmers in the light and looks very advantageous, also does not go out of fashion.

Among the disadvantages, it is worth mentioning that the application of such substances is not easy. It is better not to work with such compositions on your own, but to entrust their application to the master. Gel polishes do not need to be applied in one or two layers, moreover, they must be perfectly even.

Making a golden manicure yourself is not difficult. You will need:

• foil;
• colorless varnish;
• protective covering.

If done correctly, the manicure can last for more than a week. It is recommended to take golden varnishes, which change color depending on the light intensity. The technology for their application is as follows:

• nails are painted with black varnish (except for little fingers);
• the colored composition covers the nails on the index fingers;
• foil is attached to them, which is then removed after drying;
• then the nails are covered with a colorless coating.

Completion of the image can be done without the use of "gold", for example, using rhinestones. So, in any case, the masters advise. Rhinestones can look harmonious in any pattern, combining them with gold is another direction for creativity. 80% of the options for the combination of rhinestones and gold look good. If you say that the combination of rhinestones and gold manicure suits any girl, this will not be an exaggeration.

The beauty of golden manicure is that at the right moment it can look very solemn, almost prim. French manicure can sparkle with new colors if you simply change the white color scheme to gold. In this form, you can be nominated for any occasion in a chic restaurant or a closed nightclub.

It is not a shame to make such a design even on the wedding day. Stylists advise using foil to create a jacket. Places of "smiles" are treated with special glue. Special strips are made of foil, which are glued as templates. Then gold paint is applied, after drying, the templates are torn off. To keep the manicure for a long time, it is covered with a top coat.

For nails, you should take varnishes, in principle, any, the main thing is that they are of the desired density. The reason is simple: liquid substances do not allow creating the necessary halftones of the appropriate saturation. It is quite simple to check how thick the varnish is when buying. The bottle should be tilted left and right. If the liquid flows too quickly, it will be uncomfortable to use.

Gold manicure looks good when varnishes with different effects are applied. Now the fashionable color is metallic, which shimmers in the sun. Girls usually use such gel polish, which stays on the nail for a very long time (unlike ordinary varnish). Golden gel polish is very expensive and not so easy to find, so professionals recommend using the so-called "rubbing" method. Required for this:

• sequins;
• main cover;
• pusher;
• top;
• primer;
• sticks;
• fixing solution;
• UV lamp.

The glitter is applied to the base coat and rubbed in gently, then everything is dried under the lamp. This procedure can be carried out in several layers, achieving the effect of a mirror or gold leaf.

A manicure with a gold background or drawings and prints is an important element in creating a unique and original image for any woman.

See below for a master class on creating a golden manicure with casting and texture.