Fashion trends in the design of sharp nails
Women can attract the attention of those around them not only with stylish elegant outfits, but also with original manicure, because well-groomed hands can tell a lot about their owner. This season, the acute shape of the nails is especially relevant. Below we will look at how to create it correctly, how to choose the design and the right color scheme.
Form features
Sharp nails certainly attract attention with their unusual appearance, but not all ladies dare to choose such a shape. After all, visually similar nail plates will lengthen the fingers, which means they will not suit girls with thin and long arms. Let's consider some of the advantages of this form.
- Pointed fingers allow for the most creative nail designs. Here you can fantasize, use different colors, textures, decorative elements.
- Today stilettos (this is the name of the sharp form of nails) are a fashionable trend and an indicator of the professionalism of the master.
- Such forms will give a woman self-confidence, reveal her femininity and attractiveness.
- Sharp marigolds are great for festive looks and parties, they can effectively highlight a trendy look.
- Often used for stage images, they can be seen on celebrities, fashion shows.
The disadvantages of this solution include the low strength of such nails. If you make any careless movement, you can get cracks, chips or damage the nail plate. Correcting your finger will be quite problematic, you will have to completely change the manicure. It is not very convenient with such nail plates to work on the keyboard, open cans, wash your hair and perform other household chores.
Many masters consider this form traumatic, especially if you use extended options.
Color selection
Choose from a wide variety of stylish long nails this season. Dark options are trending, for example, you can create solid black or navy blue nails. Modern girls also prefer a jacket in similar colors. On a dark manicure, you can successfully use decor in the form of stones, golden or silver sparkles.
For those who want to create a sophisticated image, talk about their tenderness, it is worth using gentle pastel shades. White, beige, pink tones are now relevant. They will perfectly decorate the hands of not only young, but also mature ladies.
If you do not want to use only one shade, and are ready to experiment, then you can use the ombre technique and create smooth transitions from one color to another. Here it is allowed to include imagination and combine, it would seem, the most incompatible tones. Orange, white, crimson colors look great.
Also in fashion, red is a favorite for most ladies. After all, it is these shades that can declare the sensuality of the fair sex, complement an elegant image.
The use of green and blue palettes will also be a good decision for the season. On sharp nails, these colors look impressive. Nail masters also recommend choosing gray, purple, wine tones.
In the summer, bright manicure will always be in trend. You can use the most juicy shades, complement them with creative designs. However, the length of the plate should not be too long so that the manicure does not look defiant.
Tips for applying patterns and drawings
If you are just a novice master, but want to embody a stylish manicure on sharp nails, you should start with the simplest patterns, gradually moving on to complex elements. For example, you can initially embody various monograms or create a French manicure, also combining techniques with different patterns.
There are special stencils for women who do not differ in confidence in their skills.which are sold in professional stores. You can also use stamping. To do this, you should buy a special varnish, a metal plate and a stamp with which you can transfer patterns and pictures to your nails. Thus, at any time it will be possible to experiment with shades, patterns, quickly and easily create creative nail art.
If you want to use rhinestones, then sharp nails should be decorated only on the base. So nail art will look stylish and attractive. The pattern will look relevant both on the entire nail plate, and on a separate part of it. You can use various improvised means to embody ideal patterns: toothpicks, needles, dots.
The stores sell the necessary professional tools for creating decor. For drawings, you will need brushes of different shapes and lengths.
Secrets of matte manicure
You can create attractive, sharp nails with a matte finish. It is it that is able to add saturation to the color, to emphasize the image. Here it is allowed to use a monochromatic varnish or an interesting design.
Delicate tones will look especially beautiful. You can cover your nails with a pink, beige shade. A good option would be to combine glossy and matte finishes.
Various patterns, including geometry, are also relevant this season. You can also use glitter, play on contrasts. To create the perfect matte manicure, you need to be guided by the following rules.
- Light tones look less expressive than dark tones. That is why you should choose blue, gray-blue, purple, black shades.
- Do not use matte varnish with mother-of-pearl, so as not to spoil the chic look of your nails, otherwise they may become "dirty".
- You should design each nail separately, and not all at once, in order to achieve the best effect.
- There is no need to use a moisturizing oily hand cream before a manicure. This can spoil the velvet effect.
- Particular attention should be paid to the preparation of the nail plate for coating. After all, a matte surface will give out even the smallest irregularities in the nails. Be sure to polish your nails thoroughly.
- Don't forget about a quality base. Matte varnishes are quite durable and can bite into the surface of the nail, staining it with their pigments.
Ombre beauty
The stylish gradient never seems to go out of style. Various color options are popular this season. You can create smooth transitions in delicate pastel tones, or choose more colorful, vibrant shades.
On the sharp shape of the nails, it is quite possible to create an interesting horizontal gradient with various shades that will smoothly replace each other.
This technique does not require any special skills. You can blend the borders of flowers with a brush, or use a sponge to create nail art. In this case, two (or more) light droplets are placed on the foil. With the help of a toothpick, a smooth transition is made at the border of the tones. A sponge is taken, dipped first into gel polishes, and then onto the nail plate. This should be done carefully and slowly. The varnish that remains on the skin should be removed with a cotton swab dipped in a special solution.
You can also use a chaotic ombre, which means spots of different sizes and smooth transitions. This design looks quite stylish and unusual, especially on sharp nails. It is good to alternate ombre with other techniques, emphasizing the beauty of the nail plate. For example, you can make a transparent moon and vertical color transitions, or mark the "smile" zone with a gradient.
Decoration with sequins and rhinestones
If you want to make your manicure elegant, then an interesting solution would be to use such auxiliary decorative elements as stones, rhinestones or sparkles. Shiny nails will be a good choice for a fashionable party. Many brides prefer to do such a manicure for an important solemn event in their life. Gorgeous shining hands will be the admiration of the opposite sex.
Here it is important to observe the measure and not overdo it with the decor, otherwise the fingers will look not only unfashionable, but also ridiculous, defiant. Better to focus on one or more nail plates. Experiment with the shades of the stones.
In addition, you can arrange decorative elements of different sizes on one nail, choosing the desired color to match the outfit. These hands will look creative and interesting.
How to create it yourself?
If you decide to create a stylish manicure with sharp nails, then you can trust the hands of experienced specialists in the beauty salon. They will quickly and confidently make your dreams come true. However, if you want to save money, develop creative abilities, then it is possible to make such nail art yourself. You should only stock up on patience, time, and purchase all the necessary materials.
You will need tools for processing nails: scissors, tongs, nail files, buff. You will also need options for applying the design: brushes of various thicknesses and lengths, you may need dots, cotton swabs with nail polish remover. Prepare in advance the design elements that you are going to use in creative manicure. It can be rhinestones, stickers, sequins.
It is important to choose a high-quality gel polish of the required shades. Pay particular attention to the characteristics of the base coat.The durability of the manicure and its wear will depend on it, because the base is responsible for the adhesion of the varnish to the surface of the nail plate. All funds should not be overdue, otherwise the result will not be achieved.
First you need to make a steam bath to steam your hands. After that, take care of your nails and fingers thoroughly. Don't be afraid to spend a lot of time on this step. The more carefully you perform the action, the better the effect will be. Take an orange stick and gently push back the cuticle. Using sharp tweezers, carefully cut off any excess skin.
Buff with a buff to treat the surface of the nails, polishing it well, removing all irregularities. Now you need a not very hard file to give your nails a sharp shape. Determine the center of the edge of the nail plate, which will be the anchor point. Begin carefully and slowly to file off the lateral edges of the nail, working your way up to this visual point. So you will gradually get the shape you need.
Tip: if you have small nails, then you can create triangular or semi-sharp options, they will also look spectacular. However, even short nails take time to grow back a little, otherwise the sharp shape will look ridiculous.
After creating the required sharpness, you can proceed to the coating. First, apply a base coat from the middle of the nail, and then paint over the side areas. We dry everything well in the lamp. We take a colored gel polish and apply it in a thin layer on the nail plate, and then dry it thoroughly in an ultraviolet lamp. If you want to make a more saturated color, then you can apply several layers, each drying separately.
Next, you should decorate the nails according to the chosen design, use various techniques, decorative elements. You can safely experiment, but you should not, for example, strew all your fingers with numerous stones or drawings. It will be better to decorate only a few nail plates. Monochromatic manicure is also relevant. If your hands are neat, then such a design will be accepted by others with a bang.
Seasonal design
It is no secret that the summer version will involve a brighter manicure, and the winter one - the use of rich, deep tones. Consider the most fashionable and relevant ideas.
Minimalism
This design always remains in trend, assuming a discreet coating of the nail plates. Such a manicure should not be flashy or eye-catching. You can add various patterns, geometry, curls to express your style. It is a good idea to decorate the design with rhinestones.
Summer manicure
Here you can choose the most colorful shades to look bright and unique. Apply green, yellow, orange tones, they are very relevant this season. If you are not a lover of a variety of decor, then you should leave a monochromatic coating, highlighting only the ring finger with a drawing or an interesting pattern. Fruits, food look good, especially on a white or black background.
You can safely draw sweets, cupcakes, ice cream and other goodies. Let fantasy have no boundaries. Also in the summer, drawings of animals and insects are relevant.
"Guipure" French
If you have a beautiful elongated nail plate, then you can use the classics - create a jacket with a white "smile" line. This design is always in trend. With its help, it is really possible to decorate any image: office, romantic, solemn.
A good solution would be to add original decor in the form of openwork monograms, experiment with textures. Such a manicure will be a good choice for ladies of all ages.
Moon manicure
This season, the trend is to create a variety of holes. Triangular options are an interesting idea for pointed nails. So you can harmoniously complement the sharp cut line of the nail plate. Such a manicure would be appropriate for everyday design.As for the color, you can use a variety of shades based on the intended outfit.
Gradient
Smooth transitions always look elegant and non-trivial. The snow-white coating can smoothly flow into pink, mint, blue, cream. On sharp nails, this style looks sustained. Nails like these will look delicate and go with any look.
Velvet
With the help of matte velvet, you can slightly muffle the bright tone of the gel polish to ennoble the manicure. It is allowed to decorate the entire nail plate or just a few fingers.
Inlay with stones and rhinestones
Such a manicure will allow your nail plate to shine in the literal sense of the word. You can lay out a vertical line with rhinestones along the nail plate, using both dark and light colors. Everything will depend on the bow and the event.
Aquarium design
It is the sharp long nails that allow you to embody an interesting three-dimensional effect. You can lay out the world of flora and fauna with the help of different layers, depict frozen stones. It is only important to find a real professional who can embody such nails.
Drawings
Drawings look amazing on fingers like this, as there is more room to apply them. The “stylet” line of the “smile”, repeating the sharp end of the nail, looks very nice. Abstract painting, thematic images, flowers will also be a good solution.
Plus, you can always apply sliders or stickers to multiple fingers.
Rubbing
Nail plates of this shape will look beautiful using rubbing in different shades. You can make it on one finger or decorate everything at once. Courageous ladies can use mirror options, they will emphasize the originality and beauty of nails.
Stylist tips
Every woman can create beautiful nails even at home. This will take time and a list of tools required for the job. Stylists recommend that for novice girls turn to the Internet, where you can find beautiful drawings and images, as well as visit virtual webinars about the latest technologies in the nail industry.
Experienced experts advise against using very long nails for natural manicure. The sharp form itself is traumatic and impractical; it is better to choose a medium length.
In addition, it must be remembered that long stilettos are not always perceived positively. For many, they evoke associations with aggression, predation, and resemble bird or cat's claws.
In order for the cuticle to grow back more slowly and not be so tough, the masters advise to lubricate it with a special oil. But right before grinding, this cannot be done, you need to wait until the plate is completely dry. To form the desired nail shape, you should use nippers or scissors. Cut off unnecessary areas, and then use a file to trim the nail.
In this article, we have covered how to create trendy, stylish, sharp nails. Do not be afraid to experiment and embody the most unexpected creative design options, use different decor materials. The main thing is not to overdo it with length and decorations, because it will look completely unfashionable.
However, if you plan to create such forms for a solemn event or make overhead options, then you can use the length that will suit your image.
Remember that a fashionable manicure is, first of all, a neat manicure. Therefore, be sure to carefully handle your fingers and use only quality materials.
For information on how to make a design for sharp nails, see the next video.