Long Nail Design Ideas

Despite the trend towards naturalness in creating a manicure design, many women are in no hurry to abandon long, graceful nails with an original design, without depriving themselves of room for imagination in relation to colors and patterns. The most popular options for decorating long nails today are in our article.

One of the most popular and even classic forms is the pointed one. The main advantage of this option is the visual lengthening of the finger, which gives the appearance of elegance and accuracy. However, there is a drawback: such nails are unlikely to be suitable for everyday wear, as this option is quite aggressive and throw. Therefore, it is recommended to wear long pointed nails for special occasions or meetings.

Almond-shaped nails have a similar appearance. If your own nail has an elongated narrow shape, then, emphasizing it, this option becomes even more advantageous. From the point of view of design, it is worth stopping at glossy coatings, shiny powders or gels. But it should be remembered that the slightly pointed shape of the nail creates the risk of breakage of the gel in the area of ​​the tips, as well as chipping off small parts. In general, almond nails are the most common trend of 2018 due to their elegance and versatility.

A universal and no less beautiful option for nail design is a rectangular shape. Here you should not think about your own shape of the nails - they can be given a rectangular look in any case. According to the presence of sharp corners, rectangular legs can be divided into acute-angled and rounded, and the latter are more practical and, therefore, more popular (due to the low probability of breaking a nail). An acute-angled manicure is suitable for owners of narrow nail plates, otherwise there is a high probability of breakage, and the very appearance of the nail will be inappropriate.

A combination of velvet and a glossy finish will look especially beautiful here, especially with the use of various patterns. Round nails (with a visual repetition of the cuticle shape at the end of the nail) are one of the most unusual and graceful trends of the year. This option is able to lengthen the fingers, like pointed nails, but at the same time it is less prone to breakage.

In addition to the classic options for the shape of the nail listed above, the designer is free to embody the most diverse and no less original ideas, for example, “ballerina” nails, whose shape combines the classic oval and rectangle. The result is an oval with a tapered, trimmed, acute-angled end.

Another interesting solution is “lipstick”, which is a rectangle with an “cut off” edge at an angle. Here, the best option is to use the shape on one finger in combination with oval or rectangular nails on the others.

When choosing colors, first of all, it is worth considering that for workdays and everyday wear it is more profitable to dwell on restrained shades. In the case of a ceremonial exit, the choice expands: rich shades, variegated colors in combination with a pointed shape will play a significant role in creating an ideal image.

One of the main fashion trends of this year is the emerald and burgundy color of long nails. This palette is optimal for all occasions: for everyday wear at work, and for holidays or parties.

Deep (even dark) shades should not be ignored either: they always add mystery and at the same time restrained elegance to the image. In contrast to dark shades, white is traditionally used - a popular and, undoubtedly, a striking example of nail design. In addition, white nails, especially with inlaid stones, are perfect for the bride's wedding dress.

Interesting solutions are obtained by experimenting with French manicure. There are also no restrictions here - even a jacket with black fill will look original and feminine. In addition, for a greater lengthening of the nail, the protruding part is recommended to be made not traditionally white, but colored, with the use of varnish.

Among the original manicures, one can also highlight the design in gold, silver or metallic, as well as iridescent "chameleon" overflows. Not to be missed is mother-of-pearl - in combination with milky white or black, this design will resemble real pearls. The gradient does not lose its popularity, and you can use not only complementary or pastel, but also rather contrasting tones.

A variety of ideas for manicure allows you to create a unique look for all occasions. Nails with rhinestones will always be a safe bet for attracting attention and creating a festive look.This design looks especially advantageous on long nails: the large size of the nail allows you to experiment not only with stones, but also with their combinations with glitters, patterns or stickers.

The most restrained and elegant option would be to use small rhinestones in combination with pastel shades (peach, turquoise, pink), especially with matte color application. Large rhinestones at the base of the nail will be a great addition to a French manicure.

A classic example of the use of both large and small rhinestones is a wedding look - a solid white gel combined with mini diamonds and pearls comes to the rescue. However, do not overdo it with glitter: mother-of-pearl or gradient combined with sparkling stones may not be appropriate.

Perhaps one of the most unusual fashionable discoveries in nail design is the velvet finish. To apply it, you need a special varnish, and the coating options can be very different: from the complete covering of the nail to elegant and unusual patterns. In addition, sand polish is a real salvation for broken or damaged nails. Professional designers can combine a velvet finish with a glossy or gold finish - the result can be unpredictably beautiful and unusual.

Graphic images and bizarre geometry, no doubt, amaze with a variety of options. The color scheme can be any: from lemon to flesh pink. In the latter case, geometric lines in black would be an excellent solution. In the color version, it is worth considering the use of colorful patterns and geometric shapes on several fingers of one hand, thereby adding a "zest" to the image.

Foil is another well-known trend of this year, which made itself felt on social networks. Applying this manicure may seem daunting, but the technique can be learned easily. It should be remembered that it is undesirable to apply foil to the entire surface of the nail - it is enough to grab the tips, creating a combination with calm pink shades close to the natural color of the nails.

If there is a need to create a spectacular, solemn look for one evening, you should think about the glitter cuticle design. Such a design is extremely short-lived and is erased at the first hit of water, but you can be sure of the irresistibility of nails at a holiday or party.

Especially impressive on long nails looks "cat's eye" - a manicure created using a special varnish with a magnetic effect. The smallest metal particles in the varnish form an iridescent stain that resembles an eye. Hence the name and characteristic appearance.

Gradient manicure is ideal for both pointed and round or rectangular shapes. An excellent completion of the image will be the inlay of two or three stones at the base of the nail. But don't exaggerate - when using contrasting rainbow shades, it's important to keep your accessories discreet.

You can't do without classics - art painting in manicure has been, is and will be in trend. With the skill and interest in using a brush, you can easily create an individual image of flowers, hearts, leaves, and even fancy patterns.Painting in the form of flowers will be an excellent complement to a light, airy summer look, and graceful monograms will help in creating a design for an evening out.

French manicure is a real timeless classic, with which it is permissible to carry out any experiments: from changing color to using stones and velvet varnish. The most common shape for this design is pointed or oval as well as rectangular.

A nude manicure with inlaid pearls and cubic zirconias looks great and quite neutral. The design of the cuticle with shiny stones is perfectly combined with the matte black coating of the nail itself.

Classic French manicure, complemented by rhinestones on the nail of one finger, looks laconic and neat. Rectangular nails with a classic matte black finish are great for everyday wear.

White manicure with a barely noticeable but contrasting black dot is an original and at the same time classic solution for all occasions. A simple, uncomplicated drawing on a transparent varnish looks original and not at all trivial with the right choice of accessories.

For information on how to make a manicure for long nails, see the next video.