Manicure with the flag of Russia - design ideas for true patriots

Nail design knows no boundaries. Every season a new trend emerges in this direction, which the most avid women of fashion strive to capture on their fingers. This year has brought a new trend in connection with the World Cup held in Russia: it has become fashionable to depict the Russian flag on the nails.

A manicure with a tricolor image does not at all oblige you to put on a tracksuit and go to a football match. You can apply the image of the Russian flag in honor of such holidays as National Unity Day or Russia Day. Such a decision will become an unobtrusive addition to the festive mood, emphasize the love for your country during the festivities.

Painting in the colors of the flag is also suitable for attending elections, which will emphasize the importance of the moment and conscious participation in the public life of your state.

For short nails. On nails of short length, manicure should not be overloaded with unnecessary details. Minimalism will help to make the nail plates well-groomed. If you want to add a drawing, then it is better to place it on one finger.

You can apply the flag symbolism to the entire surface of the nail by placing stripes of red, blue and white along, across or diagonally along the nail plate. With the necessary skill, it is recommended to apply the stripes with a brush. For best results, use French manicure strips or regular scotch tape.

The transition between colors can be done in the ombre style. In this case, smooth, passing into other shades of color are applied with a sponge.To do this, all three varnishes should be applied to the surface of the sponge and the flag should be imprinted on the nail.

For a short manicure, a jacket is the best fit. In this case, not only white, but also red and blue varnish will be used. A jacket slightly beveled on one side will look original.

If you need to do a manicure quickly, then you can do it easier: you should paint your nails with the necessary colors. This option can be called the least intrusive and only from a distance resembles Russian symbols.

Slightly abstract strokes in the tricolor color scheme will hint at the creative nature of the fashionista, will look stylish and unobtrusive.

An excellent addition to the flag will be the image of the country's coat of arms on one of the fingers. Usually the ring finger is chosen for drawings. You can draw an image of a two-headed eagle yourself, ask for help from a master, or use special stickers for manicure.

On long nail plates. Long nails of girls are a field for the manicurist's imagination. Due to the larger area, complex drawings and unusual solutions can fit on them.

The image of the flag can take up all the space and serve as a background for other drawings or inscriptions.

You can simulate a canvas fluttering in the wind by drawing slightly wavy lines. In this design, you should first cover the nail with one color - more neutral or, conversely, flashy-bright.

In order to depict the Russian flag on the nails at home, you need to prepare the following tools:

• a set for processing nails and giving them the required shape;
• orange stick for nail cleaning and cuticle treatment;
• coatings for the base and top layer, instead of which ordinary transparent varnish is also used;
• varnishes or gel nail varnishes of the required colors for the flag, you may also need additional colors depending on the design;
• brush for drawing pictures.

The simplest patriotic style manicure is done as follows:

• before applying varnish, you should carry out a hygienic treatment of nails, give them the necessary shape;
• then you need to apply a base or colorless varnish and wait until it dries completely;
• after that, the thumb and little finger are painted in the selected color, other than the colors of the flag;
• then it is necessary to apply red varnish on the plate of the index finger, blue on the middle, and white on the ring finger;
• the final step is the application of the anchoring layer.

To perform a French manicure, you must additionally prepare a stencil or strips for a jacket. You need to start preparing in the same way as in the previous version: treat the nails and apply the base. Then you should glue a strip for a jacket on the lower border of the picture and apply red varnish. After drying, you need to glue the strip above and apply the blue varnish, repeat the steps a third time and apply the white gel. To fix the pattern, a top is applied on top.

How to make a beautiful manicure with the flag of Russia, see below.