Design ideas for manicure for nails of medium length

Medium length nails are considered a versatile option for a variety of manicure designs. It combines convenience, practicality, and its main feature is that the nail plates can be decorated with styles used for both long and short nails. We will devote this article to the topic of creating a beautiful manicure for medium-length nails.

The above length is considered ideal for a stylish and at the same time practical manicure for every day. If you choose the right design and shape for the nail plates, you can make your fingers visually longer, and your hands more graceful and attractive.

Nail service specialists recommend this length for owners of weak and brittle nails. In this case, even without additional reinforcement, they will break much less often, preserving the design of the manicure.

A huge color palette is suitable for this length, as well as a wide variety of both modern and classic styles.

Professionals say that for a successful manicure on medium-length nails, you need to choose the right shape. She is able to advantageously present visual advantages and advantageously hide flaws.

There are 4 most popular and common options:

• oval;
• rectangle;
• "Soft" square;
• almond.

Medium length advantages:

• it is a more profitable solution for frequently breaking, weakened and thin nail plates;
• in combination with a neat manicure, the fingers acquire a graceful and feminine appearance;
• the length does not interfere with doing housework and other household activities;
• medium length is much easier to grow and maintain at home, without the services of specialists;
• for this length, a huge number of styles are available, this is the optimal size for a variety of thematic drawings and patterns.

Despite the large number of advantages, there are still certain disadvantages. When choosing this option, you must choose the right shape. As already mentioned, this length gives great freedom of choice, however, it is advisable to refuse flowers and decorations that shorten the nails.

The most popular design option for nail plates goes well with medium length. Moreover, both classic decor (with a white stripe along the edge and a delicate pink base) and original ideas with images, rhinestones and contrasting colors are ideal.

To create expressive decor in a minimum of time, you can use special stickers.

The most common and versatile images are:

• flowers;
• fruit (ideal for the summer);
• abstractions and stripes;

• curly curls;
• geometry;
• butterflies and other insects.

Now on sale you can find stickers with volumetric images that will give originality to the manicure. It is convenient to work with them, and the result will exceed all expectations. Due to the increasing popularity of this product, its quantity and assortment are actively increasing. Stickers can be combined with sequins, rhinestones and other decorative elements.

This decorating idea attracts attention with radiance and elegance. For this technique, small pieces of foil are used, and its color may vary. And also at the choice of the client, the masters select the color of the varnish, which is used as a background.

Images of various subjects look organic and stylish on medium-length nails. It is better to choose drawings for a specific image or season. With the onset of summer, images of butterflies, fruits and insects become relevant. In the cold season, especially during the New Year holidays, nails are decorated with snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas tree decorations and other pictures.

A win-win option is to choose a drawing for a specific event. For example, depict a pumpkin or a bat on your nails when going to Halloween. Such a manicure will always be appropriate, the main thing is that it is neatly decorated.

Rhinestones are a universal decoration in the field of nail service. They are ideal for medium lengths and can transform even the most ordinary manicure into an original, elegant and interesting design. Decorative elements can be arranged randomly or in the form of any shape or pattern. And they can also become an accent, for example, the middle of a flower.

If in French manicure the emphasis is on the edges of the nail, then in the lunar design they accentuate the hole at its base. On medium sized nails, this style looks neat, elegant and stylish. This effect is absent when decorating long nails.

When decorating the lunar decor for medium length, it is advisable to choose the following colors:

• black;
• White;
• gray and ash;
• Red;
• Orange;
• blue;
• silver and gold.

The art of nail plate design does not stand still. Professionals continue to develop new ideas and stylistic techniques. And also the already known design options change and transform, revealing their beauty in a new way. Consider the trendy and original decorating techniques that are at the peak of their popularity this season.

Flock-style manicure is only gaining popularity, and therefore is rare. Other names for this technique are fluffy or cashmere decor. When designing the nail plates, a special material is used. These are fibers made from natural fabric, viscose or cotton.

Flock can be purchased at themed stores that provide nail service products. It is sold in small jars. The material can have a variety of colors and textures. Flock can be used to decorate individual elements or full coverage.

Opinions were divided regarding such a decor. Some believe that such a design looks ridiculous and sloppy, while others are sure that this is not only an unusual, but also a stylish design technique.

The next novelty in the field of the beauty industry made it possible to expressively decorate nails at home without professional skills. Stamping is the application of ready-made images on nails using special stamps. It's easy to get used to this technique. It is enough to try it yourself several times, and you can often use it for manicure at home.

The choice of different design techniques for manicure is very large and it continues to grow every season. For the result to please you, heed the recommendations from the professionals.

• If you are doing your own manicure, do not use old varnishes. They lie down roughly and dry for a long time.
• When choosing a color, consider not only personal preferences, but also the color of the clothes and accessories that you will be wearing.
• Regardless of the style you choose, your nails should be well-groomed. Remember to soak your nails periodically and use cuticle oil.
• Try different techniques and feel free to experiment and try creative styles. Only in this case can you find a suitable decor option for yourself.
• Before applying a design to the nail plate, be sure to try drawing it on paper.
• From time to time, even personal instruments need to be processed and sterilized.
• For a longer lasting result, use fixers and retainers.

For information on how to do a flock manicure, see the video below.