Striped manicure: decor ideas and design tips

Modern nail art presents a variety of options for all occasions. Increasingly, modern girls prefer minimalism in clothes, shoes and manicure. It is simplicity that will never go out of fashion, it will always organically complement any bow. In this article, we'll show you how to create a stylish striped manicure.

This season, striped manicure is at the top of popularity. This simple, at first glance, design is able to effectively decorate a woman, to place all the accents in her image. Consider the benefits of this decor.

• A topical option for any look. A striped manicure will highlight the femininity of every lady.
• With the help of a properly selected strip, you can effectively correct the imperfection of the nail plate. For example, the vertical version is able to visually lengthen the nail, but horizontal stripes should be used if you have a long nail plate or extended nails.
• This option is able to fully reveal any image. The stripes are suitable for the office, walking, romantic date. It is important to choose the right base tones and correctly combine all the elements.
• Such decor can be quickly and easily implemented on your own. You don't have to be a professional artist to create a stripe. The necessary materials are sold in specialized stores.
• Wide range of designs. In modern stores you can find a wide variety of stripes in color, texture, width. This will allow you to experiment in search of the desired individual look.
• An excellent mood is able to create a laconic design. You will attract attention with stylish nails.
• This decor is quite economical. Now you can skip the line at beauty salons and get your hands in order yourself.

With all the many advantages, there are some disadvantages of this design.

• When drawing stripes, you should be careful and accurate. The main thing here is endurance. If you make even one awkward movement, the line will no longer be straight and you may not get the desired effect.
• Striped manicure should not be overloaded with various decorative elements. Typically, this nail art is a minimalist style. If you add to it multiple rhinestones, sparkles, then you risk looking ridiculous and even vulgar.
• You should be careful if you want to combine striped marigolds with other prints. This can only be done organically by a professional master.

• When choosing a dark color for the base of such a manicure (for example, black), remember that it is he who can not only hide, but also emphasize all the imperfections of the nail surface, especially if you have wavy nails.

Every woman can decorate her nails beautifully. Nail art experts suggest making a manicure with stripes, which continues to be at the top of popularity this season. Let's consider the main fashionable options.

• With a tropical print. Bright stylish design will successfully complement the spring-summer bow. Here you can create chaotic stripes of any color, and add a bright green leaf to the overall picture. It will revive the creative design, set all the accents, make the manicure more feminine and attractive.

• French manicure with stripes. It will be quite simple to make such a decor, but it looks very solemn. You can make marigolds for a festive event. This decor is also suitable for the office. You can choose any clothes for such a manicure.

• Transparent version with shiny stripes. This option will look stylish and appropriate for any occasion. You can decorate a couple of marigolds with stripes of glitter, and the rest can be done in organic matching colors, for example, white and silver. With this manicure, you will shine at the party.

• With vertical stripes. A practical and original option for every day. Such a manicure will visually make the nail plate longer. It will be especially relevant for those who did not have time to grow marigolds for an important event or who want to visually make them even longer. It will help to correct this option and the imperfections in the shape of the plate. As for the color, any shades that you like will do.

• With transparent stripes. This trend has been successfully used in practice. It is simple and effective. Such stripes will be in perfect harmony with any tones of varnish, delicate or more colorful colors.

• With a ribbon in the middle. This option involves the use of a special tape. In this case, the fingers should be covered with a monochromatic neutral varnish. All attention will be drawn to the stripe design. Such decor should not be overloaded. It won't look good.

• Striped options with flowers and monograms. If you correctly add design elements to a striped manicure, you can create a single organic composition. So you can go on a date, emphasize your femininity, reveal your individuality. With a few trendy techniques, you can create a true masterpiece.

• Manicure with stroke and stripe. This creative combination has become a real hit this season. If you still hesitate, then you should try to create a similar nail art. The eyeliner should indicate the attractive shape of the marigolds.The stripes will visually make the nail plate longer. It is interesting that it would be appropriate to add such design elements as "broken glass", rhinestones, polymer flowers.

• Multicolored summer stripes. These options differ in brightness and color saturation. They can be completely different in thickness and length. The design is carried out using adhesive tapes. You can create beautiful zigzags or even stripes, placing accents.

• In the style of minimalism. This option has a clear advantage - it is universal. Such marigolds will be successfully combined with any bow, suitable for a festive event or for office work. You can successfully design on short nails. Laconic and sophisticated fingers will look very elegant. In this case, you can choose your favorite color.

• Geometry and stripes. This option is also relevant this season. You can combine geometry with stripes and get a real masterpiece. It is better to focus on a few fingers, and cover the rest with a monochromatic varnish. Such a manicure will become a fashionable addition to your bow.

• A strip of rhombuses. This option is suitable for every day. There is nothing superfluous here. It looks pretty good and practical. Experts recommend to decorate only one nail with a vertical strip of rhombuses. This way you can make an unobtrusive accent and emphasize a unique image.

• Rhinestone strip. For those who cannot imagine their bow without glitter, there is a great option. Such nail art will not go unnoticed. Multicolored and shining rhinestones will be the highlight of any color scheme. It is worth emphasizing only one nail. This will be enough to create a fashionable look. At the same time, it is important to organically select the color scheme of other fingers. These can be neutral tones, nude shades, or bright reds. Everything will depend on your preferences.

• Gradient of stripes. A gradient in the form of stripes looks very attractive, stylish and fresh. It is important here to carefully select tones that would smoothly replace each other. Such nail art will help to visually correct the shape of the marigolds, make them longer and more attractive. You can reveal all the femininity by choosing pastel shades of pink and raspberry.

• Geometric gradient. This technique is relatively new and is just gaining popularity. It will allow you to emphasize your individuality. It is important to choose the right shades that would organically resonate with each other.

• Patterned stripe on the side. Such an interesting design option for the nail plate appeals to many women. It will be optimal to draw stripes on the middle and ring fingers. On the side, you can make a drawing in the form of white petals. The background itself can be selected in crimson or burgundy.

• Sand strips. This option involves the use of acrylic sand. With this material, you can create stunning patterns that reveal the femininity and personality of every lady. This design will suit both young and mature women. Everything will depend on the choice of the preferred color scheme. For example, young girls can create stripes based on pale pink gel polish. For those who are older, it is better to use rich, calm tones.

• Lunar design with stripes. Another innovation of the season. This option is intended to bring something fresh to the familiar design. Nail art will look spectacular using a glossy or matte finish. You can experiment with the color palette and find subtle and richer shades.

You can create a striped design with straight lines yourself. If you are not confident in your abilities, then trust the hands of experienced specialists. They will help you decorate your nails with style, offer different ideas. For example, you can create thin shiny lines on a white background by decorating a few fingers.It will look fashionable and attractive. Or a striped manicure done with stickers is a good option. So you can quickly and easily create the desired nail art by choosing the desired color scheme.

Drawings with vertical stripes are at their peak this season. You can decorate the nail plate with dots or make horizontal stripes that lengthen the surface of the marigold. Everything will depend on your preferences, capabilities and taste.

Be sure to focus on the shape of the nail plate. If you have long nails, then you can undoubtedly make horizontal stripes, various patterns. But on short nails it is better to use vertical options.

There is no specific color preference this season. However, it is worth organically fitting the tones of gel polishes into a striped design. You can apply a manicure with gold, silver, metal stripes. They will successfully decorate an individual look. Also popular are dark options, manicure with transparent stripes.

For those seeking universal shades, beige tone options can be used. They are successfully decorated with gold and silver stripes. An elegant burgundy color is chosen by more mature ladies, as well as those who want to emphasize their sensuality and originality. Here you can use iridescent strips glued vertically / horizontally / on the tips of the nails.

For a matte manicure, dark tones will be relevant. The strips should also be chosen not light, so that the nail art is successfully harmonized in shades and texture. Black stripes can brighten up a nautical look. These options will look interesting on a bright pink varnish.

If you want to save money or have long dreamed of realizing your talent of a nail master, then you can create a stylish design at home with your own hands. Of course, experienced nail service specialists will find it easier to implement the most complex design options. Beginners should start with simple elements and gradually move on to more complex options.

To draw the stripes correctly and evenly, you should initially prepare all the necessary tools.

• Nail file. Every lady knows this tool. With it, it will be possible to adjust the shape of the nail plate, length. The item should be selected based on the quality of the nails. Remember that the surface of the file will be harder at a low abrasiveness level.
• Orange stick. With its help, it will be possible to push back the cuticle. The item is also used as a design tool.
• Tweezers. They will help to accurately and accurately remove the cuticle without injuring the lateral ridges. Their blades should be thin and sharp.
• In order to create a fashionable and delicate decor, you will need brushes. They can be of different thicknesses. Choose the ones that are more convenient for you to work with.

• Buff in order to polish the nail plate. This is especially important when creating a quality manicure. With the help of this item, it will be possible to eliminate all irregularities.
• UV lamp necessary when using gel polishes. It is she who will polymerize the coating.
• Base for manicure. It should be chosen especially carefully. After all, it is this element that contributes to the strong adhesion of the varnish to the main one.
• Top for securing the nail design. It can be glossy or matte. Everything will depend on your preferences and the corresponding design.
• Gel polishes of the desired shade. Think over the composition in advance and choose the matching keys. This way you can create stylish decor.
• Acrylic paints. They are needed for painting on nails. This material differs in the density and intensity of the pigment.
• Special stencil strips that are suitable for a jacket. Foil adhesive strips are also available. With their help, you can quickly and easily stick the desired design.
• Rhinestones and sequins.

It should be noted that all materials and elements for creating stylish nail art should be purchased only in professional stores. This way you can buy quality products. When choosing a varnish, pay attention to the expiration date. You shouldn't buy expired goods. The durability of your manicure will depend on how carefully you choose the base and top coat. Therefore, you should not take the time to choose the right items.

It will be easy to make perfect strips on your nails yourself with the help of special adhesive options.

• Be sure to cleanse and process the nails before creating a stylish design. You can make a warm hand bath. After that, you should take an orange stick and push back the cuticle. Remove it with tweezers.
• Correct the shape of your nails. Choose what they will be - round, square, oval. Then take a nail file and file the nail with gentle, unhurried movements. Polish the embossed areas of the surface with a buff. After all the hygiene procedures have been completed, you can begin to create a design.
• First, we apply the base. This should be done with an accurate wide movement from the middle of the marigold. After that, the edges of the nail are drawn. Now you should thoroughly dry the surface under the lamp.
• After that, we take the selected gel polish of the desired shade and apply it to the fingers. We also dry in a lamp. Then we apply a second layer and dry it again.
• Cut off a strip of foil in advance. We take it with tweezers and apply it to the intended area.
• We send the marigolds to dry in the lamp. After that, cut off the excess strip.
• Top layer is applied on top. The entire composition is also fixed by polymerization.

You can make stripes yourself with brushes, acrylic paints and gel polish. You will need to be patient, because the first time you get the perfect design. However, over time, you will train your hand and be able to quickly and easily do such a manicure.

• You should prepare your hands - steam them in a bath, adjust the nail plate, make the surface even.
• Remove the cuticle using the available tools (orange stick, tweezers). Do not rush, do everything carefully and carefully so as not to cause damage.
• After all procedures, apply a base coat and let it dry thoroughly.
• Now you can paint over the nail plate with the desired shade in two layers. It is worth drying each layer in a lamp.

• After that, you can proceed to the drawing. Take a thin brush and paint over the stripes. You can put several points initially, and then connect them. This will create an even strip.

Transparent stripes on nails with negative space will look pretty impressive. You can create it without much difficulty, having adhesive strips.

• Initially, the marigolds should be processed. We move the cuticle with the help of an orange stick, remove it carefully with sharp tweezers.
• After that, you should correct the shape with a nail file. Bafom align the surface of the nail plate. After you have done some thorough preparation, you can start designing.
• Cover your nails with a base and dry them thoroughly in a lamp.
• It is necessary to cut off the adhesive tape twice as long as the marigold and stick it with a stretch on the desired area. The ribbon will serve as a stencil for you. Be sure to gently press down on the edges.
• Now it is worth taking a suitable shade of gel polish and covering the free area. We dry everything in the lamp.
• After the procedure is completed, you should carefully take the edge of the strip with tweezers and remove it, leading parallel to the marigold.
• To smooth out the negative space notch, you need to cover the nail plate with a thick layer of top and align it. Everything is thoroughly dried in a lamp.

Even if this is your first time doing a striped manicure, it can turn out to be very beautiful. To do this, you can resort to little tricks.

• Before creating a creative design, be sure to treat the surface of the nail with a buff to level it. This will help the duct tape to lie perfectly flat and not lift or flake off.
• Remove excess adhesive tape using sharpened nippers, not scissors, as they can lift the edge of the strip.
• The decor should be done carefully, starting from the middle of the plate, pulling the tape slightly. Spread it out gently to the edge.
• If you want to apply shiny stripes, it will take a little longer. Finish the stylish manicure with a dense top coat and dry everything well in the lamp.
• To prevent the braid from peeling off, leave small gaps on the nail, literally 0.5 mm. This will seal the edge of the marigold. Such a manicure will last for a long time and delight you with its beauty.
• Please be patient, because drawing even stripes is not easy, especially if you are just learning the basics of nail art.
• Remember that gel polish must be constantly dried in a lamp, as it tends to spread. But acrylic paints are more saturated and there will be no such problem with them.
• You can use French manicure stencils or metal stripes for a trendy design.
• If, nevertheless, you were unable to draw even, clear lines, do not despair and erase everything. Turn your composition into an abstraction.

A beautiful manicure with stripes is in trend today. It can be a variety of variations that will emphasize the style of clothing, mood, and reveal your nature. You can use delicate peach, blue, green or vibrant reds. Match your manicure with stripes.

Simple stripes suggest minimalist nail art. You can use a transparent or nude base where the stripes will be located. These can be black and white options at the edge of the hole or bright combinations of geometric character with colored stripes. Play with contrasts and create your own style.

Gold stripes look luxurious and expensive. They will be able to successfully decorate any manicure. For example, marigolds can be decorated with summer flowers, leaves, and one finger can be highlighted with gold double stripes. Such a manicure will look sophisticated on the hands of every young lady.

Transparent stripes will help to add a touch of mystery to the image of every beauty. The advantages of this design include its durability. When the nail plate begins to grow back, it is not so noticeable. Therefore, such a manicure will be worn for a long time. You can add various patterns to a similar decor. It will look harmonious and non-trivial. You will be able to attract the enthusiastic glances of others.

Metallic foil looks quite futuristic, while stylish and fashionable. You can create decor on a transparent coating or use a colored base. Do not be afraid to experiment, because this option assumes creative freedom.

We've covered how to create a stylish striped manicure.By following all the tips, you can pleasantly surprise your surroundings with fashionable nail art. Remember that all materials and tools should be purchased only in professional stores, be sure to check their expiration date.

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