Ideas for decorating a manicure for teens

Manicure is not only nail polish, but also a hygienic procedure. It is better if girls get used from childhood to soft delicate skin, clean, well-groomed nails with a neat shape.

For preschool children, this means simple, neat nail trimming. Older girls tend to have a strong desire to imitate adults, which can be directed in the right direction. A teenage manicure is significantly different from an adult, only it is necessary to remember that the child's nail plate is still very soft, the skin of the hands is sensitive, therefore it requires careful care.

A manicure by a master in a salon or done independently at home should be gentle. It is worth giving preference to European manicure without the use of scissors and nippers, so as not to damage the thin nail plate. Instruments must be of high quality and disinfected before use. It is better to use special care products designed for baby skin.

An individual manicure set includes: nail scissors, several nail files, burr and cuticle nippers, nail polish remover, cuticle oil, hand cream.

The order and small secrets of teenage manicure.

• First, you need to treat your hands and tools with a disinfectant.
• Then you need to make a warm short bath with a few drops of aromatic oil, such as lemon. Baths with sea salt, iodine will help get rid of the problem of weak and peeling nails.
• The length of the nails should not be too short. It is optimal to leave 1-2 mm from the edge of the nail.

• Gently shape the nails, making circular movements with a file only along the edges of the plate. They usually leave an oval or round shape. She, unlike rectangular, looks good on children's fingers.
• If necessary, the cuticle is removed with a special liquid remover, and treated with an antimicrobial agent.
• The nail plate is polished with a special napkin. In no case are they sanded so as not to disrupt its structure.
• Remove burrs with careful movements.
• At the end, the skin is soothed with light massage movements using a gentle baby cream.

Coating application:

• for proper application of the coating, it is recommended to degrease the nail with alcohol-containing substances or nail polish remover;
• there should be no excess on the brush;
• apply the first drop to the base of the nail and stretch an even central strip along the entire length;
• completing the filling of the nail surface with varnish in two semicircles from the center to the right and left;
• gently brush the end of the nail with a brush;
• to obtain a denser and more saturated coating, repeat the coating.

For teenage manicure, depending on age, season and mood, you can use a different color palette. There is no strict time frame for applying a particular color, but it is possible that such restrictions will arise according to the strict rules of the educational institution.

For girls, a simple one-color manicure is more suitable: beige, milky, pink, lavender. Neutral shades work equally well individually and in combination with each other. On the basis of a monochromatic coating, one nail can be distinguished, for example, a nameless one, with a different color or pattern. The combination of beige and cream will create a warm manicure.

Various application techniques, a multicolored palette, interesting details and elements make it possible to bring to life any manicure ideas for a teenager. Horizontal and vertical stripes, geometric shapes, delicate flowers, fluttering butterflies, funny pictures - you can easily make various designs yourself using stencils. Such a manicure will not stand out from the general image of a young schoolgirl, it goes well with any clothes, and will make the image gentle and sophisticated.

Older girls can already get a French manicure. It is characterized by a natural translucent finish in light pastel colors. Pale pink or creamy varnish works well with a thicker white edge. At home, you can apply a convenient smile stencil for application. Apply a transparent top on top to secure. This application looks neat and restrained. Additional decoration with rhinestones will make such a festive nail design.

15-year-old women of fashion can already safely use a gradient coating. Ombre on the nail is easy to perform by gradually transitioning from one shade to another, usually from dark at the base to lighter at the tips, or, conversely, from top to bottom.

A manicure with a matte finish and a few drops of "dew" made of silicone looks charming and at the same time quite restrained.

Any 16-17-year-old girl can experiment with color, texture, elementsusing numerous patterns, rhinestones, letters, stripes, dots, small flower buds and other images. You can bring to life the most incredible ideas, use unexpected combinations for decoration. These may be images that are not typical for girls: pistols, airplanes, stylized trains.A great solution for a teenager is to learn how to make such a coating on their own.

Lunar coating is gaining popularity. This technique is similar to French manicure - part of the nail plate at the bottom is highlighted in a contrasting color. The base of the nail is called a lunula, which is why such a glamorous design is called a lunar or Hollywood french. In the classic version, a combination of colorless and scarlet varnish is used. You can use other combinations: contrasting and similar in tone, matte and pearlescent, metallic and shiny.

To create a lunar manicure, a crescent-shaped strip is applied at the base of the nail, which repeats the shape of the hole, visually making the nail plate more accurate and narrow, emphasizing the beauty of the hands. A cool manicure design in light colors with a metallic effect is easy to pull off.

Sandy nail polish can be applied not only to long but also short nails. Such a manicure is also called sugar manicure, since grains of sand create an unusual rough structure. Numerous grains can be of bright or neutral hue, matte or glossy texture.

A special film reminiscent of glass gives the manicure a delicate shine. Thinly cut strips are neatly attached to the base with a brush. The first layer for glass manicure can be of any color and tone. On top of the film, the coating is fixed with a top.

Various decorative elements will help to make the manicure unique: rhinestones, stripes, dots.

But during the school year, it is worth following some rules; summer manicure may differ in color experiments. So, for the summer, a bright varnish of an unusual shade with prints will be an ideal choice.

New nail design - white manicure. The classic version has become a novelty of the season due to the use of a special application technique. For all its versatility, white can be elegant, sophisticated and mysterious. The main matte finish makes it possible to combine various options, colors, shades. This design is simple and original at the same time - it all depends on the details. Can be used at any time for any look, even as an option for a prom.

Magnetic varnishes with a cat's eye effect are gaining popularity, which consist of a mixture of a common pigment with metallic magnetic grains of one or more colors. After application, the particles are attracted by the magnet. On the same basis, a new product appeared - "3D-cat" or "chameleon".

Various colors of magnetic dust in one bottle create fantastic pictures: stardust, space, galaxy.

The slider design - unusual drawings, cartoon characters, fruits and berries on one or several fingers, is quite original and attracts everyone's attention. For example, a delicate coating with a bright print in the form of a princess of a frog will undoubtedly appeal to cheerful and perky girls. It is possible to use several techniques: colored jacket, gradient, nail art, rhinestones. Such a manicure looks easy and interesting due to the colorless base and bright additions.

A very unusual version of a manicure will be obtained using the acrylic baking technique. Embossed patterns, various braids and weaves will add uniqueness and authenticity to the image. Volumetric snowflakes, flowers, patterns evoke the feeling of an exquisite porcelain decoration.

At the peak of popularity, rhombuses, which combine volume and shine. Lined up randomly or in a geometric pattern, they help to create a unique pattern. 3D rhombus are diamond-shaped sequins.

The trendy trend is mosaics, as if they were made of colored glass or mica.

The Negative Space technique is different in that part of the nail is not covered with varnish. The natural color of the nail plate is visible between the colored areas. Such drawings on the hands of a young girl look quite organic.

A manicure can be delicate and vibrant, depending on the intensity of the color application and the time of year. It can be complemented with a drawing, for example, of a dandelion. Easy to perform, but very effective option.

Rhinestones, glitter on nails always arouses admiration and attracts everyone's attention. A delicate nude manicure is a great choice for a teenager. Neat and discreet rhinestones can perfectly complement it.

The use of stripes in the design visually makes the nails thinner and more graceful. Geometric and graphic designs are always popular. It is not necessary to be a gifted artist; if you wish, you can always use special stencils.

Pastel shades on short nails will emphasize the modesty and grace of a schoolgirl. Stripes of white or silver color can be arranged along or across, creating incredible geometric shapes. This manicure looks fresh in summer.

Sand or sugar manicure is not only beautiful, but also durable. Grains of sand, grabbing each other, provide a more practical coverage.

Cool manicure is perfect for teenage design. Everyone loves animals, cats, owls. Such nails will definitely not go unnoticed. It is better to apply the drawing on one or two fingers, most often the middle and ring fingers are chosen for this.

Ombre manicure with a smooth transition of colors looks great at any time of the year. The main thing is not to overdo it with color. The transition from dark to light color looks stylish and discreet.

Lunar manicure, represented by a combination of any warm shade with a white base, is a timeless classic, delicate and sophisticated. The use of a subtle color makes the manicure appropriate for daily wear to school.

For a master class on creating a school manicure, see below.