Vertical gradient on nails

Manicure is an important detail of every girl's image. Well-groomed and beautiful hands are the calling card of every woman, but they cannot look beautiful if the nails are sloppy and neglected. In this regard, nail service masters and designers do not stop introducing new methods of nail care and staining. So, a few years ago, a rather original and unusual design method appeared - a vertical gradient. He echoes the fashion of hair coloring using the ombre technique. This method allows you to combine a wide range of color shades and make beautiful color transitions. What is vertical nail gradient? How to implement this design yourself at home? What fashion ideas do designers offer, what design methods are there? Read more about this in our material.

At its core, a vertical gradient is a way of coloring nails that provides a smooth transition of color shades from right to left or left to right on the nail. This method of decoration and design is a special decorative technique, for the application of which you can use both a regular coating and a special gel polish.

A vertical gradient manicure is offered in almost every beauty salon. However, with a little effort, you can style your nails this way yourself. There are three methods for this:

• by means of a sponge;
• brush;
• gradient gel polish.

If you want to do a gradient manicure at home, then it is better to take a closer look at the first two methods. To make a vertical gradient on the nails with a sponge, follow a series of steps:

• degreasing and cleansing nails (this should be done with the help of specialized tools, and in the absence of such, you can use a regular nail polish remover);
• the next step on the nails is to apply the base and let it dry well;
• then, on a small piece of foil, you must apply the colors of your choice so that one of them overlaps the other;
• in the part where both varnishes are connected to each other, you need to create a smooth transition (this can be done with a toothpick or cotton swab);
• now, when the sample of the gradient is created, the colors need to be typed on the sponge, which turns into a kind of stencil;
• the resulting stencil must be firmly leaned against the nail and held for a few seconds;
• after the color vertical gradient has dried, a top protective layer must be applied to the nail.

If you chose the second method and want to create a gradient with a brush, then you need to prepare your nails, and then apply one of the selected colors on them with a thin layer. Following this, a second color should be applied to half of the nail (upper or lower of your choice). Now we need to create a gradient (smooth transition) with a brush.

Thus, with the help of simple tools and simple techniques, you can create a trendy manicure at home.

How to easily make a vertical gradient on your nails at home, see the video below.

The main purpose of a vertical gradient is an interesting color combination. In this regard, you can choose a brighter, neon or pastel palette.

A manicure made in the colors of the flag of the country in which you live will look patriotic. You can also create a color scheme that mimics the colors of your clothes, or the exact opposite of it. Thus, a vertical gradient on your nails can be an unusual and interesting element of your look. Pick a color that suits your overall style as well as your lifestyle.

Nails painted in the color of your accessories will look interesting and unusual. A do-it-yourself gradient manicure will also save your finances, because in beauty salons such a design is quite expensive. Feel free to experiment and refine your look by following unusual fashion trends.