Nail design options with stones

The main feature of nail design with stones is expressiveness combined with versatility. It is not at all necessary that a manicure decorated with rhinestones is a condition for a solemn, chic exit.

There are many options for discreet and elegant nail art with the use of such decor. You can make a beautiful manicure with stones both for a bright evening look and for a strict daily exit.

Another advantage of rhinestones is that they get along well in one design option with other decorative elements and different coatings. The shine of the stones will perfectly emphasize the velvety surface of matte nails, will merge in an ideal duet with gloss, will perfectly combine with sparkles, gradients, ornaments.

The ability of stones to fit perfectly into any manicure technique makes them incredibly popular. There are a lot of design options with rhinestones. The luxury of Swarovski, the effect of liquid stones, a scattering of small stones, the design of large rhinestones - all this gives incredible scope for the imagination of the master and model.

French with rhinestones is a classic version of nail artperfect for weddings and romantic outfits. The laconism of the base allows you to experiment with the color of the stones, the shape, size and location. The palette can be either in the tone of the selected background or in contrast.A very stylish solution is a combination of French manicure with stones of an unusual shape: hearts, stars, butterflies, flowers. More restrained and sophisticated options are rhinestones of geometric shapes: ovals, triangles, squares.

The most common way to diversify the moon design is to decorate it with small pebbles along the hole. The most modest nail art will look more luxurious and brighter with a similar decor. The stones can be of different sizes, the combination of colors also leaves room for imagination. You can fill the hole itself with rhinestones, while the background is appropriate for both monochromatic and French.

Admirers of the aristocratic status style should pay attention to the exquisite composition of nude shades and stones. Shades of beige, cream, nude, milky are neutral, therefore they balance the shine and luxury of stones.

Design thought is constantly striving for development. A few seasons ago, the "liquid stones" technology came into fashion. Outwardly, they are practically indistinguishable from real ones and are performed using a three-layer type. Then the stone is processed along the contour, made more voluminous. There are a lot of variations in execution: size, color, volume - you can experiment with these categories. Liquid stones go well with the casting technique. It is able to reproduce any pattern, such a manicure looks just great.

The opinion that short nails are not suitable for expressive designs is fundamentally wrong. Of course, owners of long nails can fantasize on a larger scale, since the size of the nail allows them a lot. But a few small stones will perfectly complement the design of a short marigold. A thin strip of rhinestones, the design of the hole, the highlighting of the accent finger with a pattern, stretch marks - all this looks great on short nails. A win-win option is a scarlet background and rhinestones.

The variety of designs for long nails is incredible. French, casting, sculpting, placement of large stones are great for an elongated nail plate.

For bright fashionistas, the most non-trivial nail design with rhinestones is a catchy base.

However, if you want to make nail art that fits perfectly into any image, you can use black as a win-win background. It is still in trend and is beautifully accentuated by rhinestones and stones. The black base is versatile, good for a celebration and a casual look, perfect in both gloss and matte finishes. The noble sophistication of black manicure is ideally complemented by a pair of pebbles in a strict business ensemble.

If there is a solemn event, this option can be considered. However, it is in him that the sense of taste and style should prevail over the desire to look expensive. After all, an excess of stones will lead to just the opposite result and will nullify all efforts to look dignified and elegant.

The ideal solution would be to place large stones on the accent fingers, no more than one per nail.

Patterned design is still very popular.

It can be a floral motive, twigs, leaves, flowers. Large flowers decorated with tiny rhinestones are relevant. Ornament is in trend, various openwork patterns decorated with stones. The main thing is that the ensemble is one, the details are combined and harmonized with each other, creating a single picture.

A design that combines stones and patterns is one of the most popular, because it allows you to emphasize individuality. A delicate pink flower arrangement with a transparent stone will emphasize the romance of the owner. The red background with rhinestones will distinguish the passionate nature, the black and white range will ideally fit into a non-trivial business image.

In addition, the shine of the rhinestones perfectly emphasizes the velvety of the background. The main color can be either from a rich, deep palette, or from a neutral muted pastel range.

In everyday life, a matte manicure with a blue, gray, wine and berry background will look great. To highlight one accent finger on the hand with stones means to increase the degree of expressiveness, while avoiding absurdity. Matte red is incredibly good in combination with rhinestones, but this option is better reserved for the celebration.

Gradient and ombre with stones is a technique with smooth transitions from one color to another, which is very popular this season.

Iridescent stones will perfectly complement such a manicure, but it is worth noting that the color transition should in no case be contrasting. Otherwise, the manicure will not look harmonious. The most smooth transition of the palette on long nails will be luxuriously emphasized by stones.

One of the most popular trends of the season is the image of a dream catcher on the nail plate. Framing in the form of stones fits perfectly into the overall mood of the design, making it brighter. This option is only suitable for elongated nails.

One of the novelties of the design with stones is the diagonal arrangement, twisting, serpentine. Looks great both as an independent decoration and in combination with a pattern.

To add luxury and courage to a modest French manicure, a hole decorated with stones or a strip of rhinestones will help. This is how the classic design turns into trendy and chic.

Liquid sapphire is a fashionable solution that is perfect for an evening out and bright, extravagant beauties. There are definitely oriental notes in the imitation of sapphires and the brilliance of the stones that frame it. In order not to go beyond the boundaries of taste, you should choose either a tone in the color of a stone or in the color of nails as a base.

There are two ways to glue rhinestones on the nail plate.

1. For gel polish and special glue. It is best to use an orange stick or tweezers for laying out. If you make a gel polish with stones yourself, it is important to properly prepare the nail plate. After the top coat is applied, the rhinestones are laid out on it without drying. They are pressed a little and sent to dry. You can walk on top with a transparent coating.
2. Special glue you can process the stone itself, or you can apply it with a brush to the desired place on the nail. Rhinestones are laid out in this way on an already dried nail plate, then you need to apply a little transparent top on top.

The ideal solution for using rhinestones in design is a classic jacket. The original arrangement of pebbles in the form of an accent on one finger looks luxurious and elegant at the same time.

The scarlet finish is a great choice for an evening look. Rhinestones in this version can act as an independent decor, and as an element of the composition of white patterned lace.

A laconic black and white range in a manicure can be quite boring if you revive it with an elegant pattern and a thin graceful strip of lined rhinestones.

Elegant plum shades, French and rhinestones - these elements can be used to create a chic composition. The main thing is to accentuate only one finger with stones, so as not to overdo it with the decor.

Decorating holes with rhinestones can be very original. If you combine several different techniques in manicure, it is better to choose a calm range of performance.

Sharp holes in the corners, decorated with small rhinestones, patterns on accent fingers look perfect in a snow-white design.

A gentle gradient of pink-blue colors as a background of accent nails will perfectly emphasize the luxury of a composition of rhinestones to match the base.

The base coat in nude tones will serve as an excellent background for a floral pattern decorated with rhinestones.

On short nails, stones can also look great if you don't choose a complex and massive decor. Airy light notes will be much more appropriate.

A glossy solid finish, one nail accentuated with rhinestones and a shiny pinky to match the base is the perfect solution.

A pink base, a catchy pebble butterfly is the perfect choice for a delicate and expressive design.

Read more about one of the types of manicure design with stones in the video below.