Manicure ideas for short oval nails

Recently, special attention has been paid to nail design. This is not surprising, because with the help of a manicure, you can give the image a zest and brightness, or, conversely, make it more restrained and businesslike. In this article, you will learn how to make a manicure for short oval nails, how to prepare your hands for the process, and what color combinations are suitable for this shape.

Not every woman loves the long, pointed nails that are so popular this season. Some try to remain neutral in this matter and prefer the classic oval shape of a short length. Before you start applying the selected color, you need to prepare your nails. To begin with, the fingers are dipped into warm soapy water to soften the skin and nail plates. Then hands should be dried with a towel.

It is important not to cut the skin off with scissors, as after that it grows back, becoming tough and rough. The final stage of preparation will be the application of a primer or base, which will even out the nail relief and allow the varnish to lie more evenly.

To prevent the manicure from becoming covered with bubbles, professional masters use a little secret. Before use, turn the bottle over, and then put it straight again. This will allow excess air to escape, which will prevent ugly dots from appearing on your nails. The varnish is applied first to the middle of the plate, and then along the edges.

The color range that is optimal for short oval nails is not as wide as the palette for long ones. However, there are plenty of options to choose from. Saturated and dark shades look great, for example, eggplant, burgundy or dark blue. These colors are ideal for winter, business meetings and evening events, as they suit any outfit. In summer, it is better to give preference to more delicate and lighter colors. Pastel shades of pink, canary, mint, purple and blue are great choices for short nails. On the oval shape, white will also look great, which is suitable for any summer outing.

It is not recommended to use too bright or "acidic" tones, they will visually shorten the fingers. It is better not to use nail art on such nails, as large drawings on a small plate may not look very beautiful. In this case, French manicure, as well as the rub, which is so popular this season, imitating a mirror surface, will not work either.

Matte nails have been a hit for several seasons. This coating looks great on both long and short nails of any shape. To obtain an unusual surface, apply the color you like, and then hold your fingers over the hot steam for a few seconds. They will instantly be covered with perspiration and become dull. Another option involves the application of a special top that removes glossy shine.

Monochrome design is one of the more popular and simplest options. It consists in applying the same glossy shade to all fingers.

In this case, you will need two contrasting or, conversely, similar shades. Four fingers are painted in one color, and the ring finger is painted in another. Great combinations: purple with lilac, blue with pink, any shade with white.

Ombre looks very beautiful on any nails. There are two options for creating this design. The first one implies an ombre on each nail. First, a base varnish is applied, for example, beige or white. Then a small piece of sponge is painted in two or three colors, after which it is applied to the finger, and the pattern is transferred from the sponge to the nail.

The peculiarity of the second method is that the color transition occurs from one nail to another. The darkest shade is applied to the thumb, which gradually lightens closer to the little finger. The transition from dark blue to blue, blue, cornflower blue, and then to white looks great. There are many options, it all depends on your imagination.

The peculiarity of the fashionable design is the application of colored varnish to only half of the nail. The rest remains transparent. You can paint only half of the plate or make beautiful patterns, monograms and curls with a thin brush. The ideal option would be to create patterns with white varnish on transparent nails. You can highlight only the ring finger with a "naked" design, and make the rest monochrome.

Lunar manicure has not lost ground for several seasons in a row, which is not surprising, because it is perfect for nails of any length and shape. The first layer on the finger is applied to the main color, which will cover most of the plate. Then, using a thin brush or stencil, a hole is formed at the base of the nail.On an oval shape, such a manicure looks especially beautiful. In this case, you can combine both contrasting and similar shades.

How to perform a beautiful French manicure on short oval nails, see the next video.