Winter manicure with snowflakes on nails
Winter manicure with snowflakes on the nails - actual design for three snowy months... This is a trendy solution available to every girl who wants to demonstrate her good taste. There are many options, among which each will find the one that suits her.
Popular winter design techniques
Snowflake manicure is very popular because it is suitable for nails of any shape, it can be painted on short or long nails. This design is accessible for beginners because it is very easy to draw. Today there are many techniques that differ in their method of application and base.
French
French manicure is a win-win that is always in trend. A delicate jacket will be organically combined with snowflakes. You can use different shades: choose a light or, conversely, a bright base tone. The tip of the marigold can be of any color, and the snowflake will be in the center, at the end or in the hole.
French manicure remains in vogue regardless of trends and seasons. Therefore, it is often decorated with thematic drawings. On New Year's, you can allow a little more experimentation. That is, the design can be done in an unusual shape or using different shades. Choose the appropriate option based on the colors of your festive outfit.
Ombre
The ombre technique is also appropriate in this design, but for her, you should choose a cold color scheme with sparkles or transitions. It is recommended to use an airbrush for transitions.The icy ombre version looks very nice with a few snowflakes, which are applied in a more contrasting color compared to the base base.
Lunar
Here you can use different colors, placing a snowflake on any part of the nail plate. Some masters recommend decorating the hole with sparkles.
Powdery and velvet manicure
This technique allows you to get beautiful drawings. Snowflakes painted with sand look voluminous and original. You can apply a drawing of any size, depending on the idea. To create such a design, you will need:
- draw a snowflake with gel polish;
- pour sand on the drawing;
- then the nails are placed under an ultraviolet lamp.
- with a brush, remove excess sand.
It is not recommended to use a fixer, as it can remove the velvety effect.
What are the best colors to use?
Many girls and women choose a manicure with snowflakes for the New Year. For this, you can use any color scheme. The main thing is that it is combined with some details of the wardrobe and the owner of such a design likes it.
Red or burgundy color will look very bright and rich. Especially masters recommend this color scheme for almond-shaped or square marigolds. You can dilute the design with rhinestones, sparkles or acrylic powder. A good combination is obtained by combining red and white.
Blue or light blue - a symbol of winter and cold evenings. Therefore, you can draw snowflakes on such a base. Sequins or rhinestones will add a "snowy" effect to the design and will draw attention to the nails.
Can choose black manicure, on which the white snowflakes will be located. For lovers of discreet manicure, there is a nude or beige version, which is also successfully diluted with sparkles. Pink manicure and gray perfectly match and fit for a romantic look.
New Year's decor options
With the help of decor, you can make any manicure more fun and original. A similar solution can be placed on only one finger, using as an accent, or applied to all marigolds. Masters offer a large number of options with which you can diversify the design of New Year's marigolds.
Sequins
Sequins are symbol of conviviality... They can be combined with any technique: moon manicure, French, or when drawing Scandinavian snowflakes. You can glue the glitter onto the tip of the nail or place it over the entire nail plate. Some designers decorate only the snowflakes themselves, using sparkles with gold or silver for this.
Stickers
Ideal for those who wants to please themselves with an unusual manicure, but does not want to paint... You can buy ready-made stickers and stick them on your nails. The stores sell images of snowflakes in any color scheme, as well as products with a 3D effect.
Rhinestones
Christmas theme with snowflakes combined with rhinestones - it is spectacular and festive... Thanks to this decor, you can add completeness and harmony to your nail design. If quality rhinestones are purchased, they are capable of shimmering in different colors, attracting attention with their brilliance. You can use one strass on a nail or lay out whole patterns.
An interesting solution is a rhinestone, which is located in the center of the snowflake.
Foil
This decor is also suitable for festive decoration. You can combine it with any color scheme. Metallized foil combines well with small crystals.
How to draw yourself?
Even an inexperienced person can draw beautiful snowflakes. There are many ways in which you can achieve an original design. You can draw with a needle, a toothpick, someone even uses rods from an ordinary pen. Stores sell specialized paint brushes or stamps.The optimal method is chosen depending on your preferences.
Simple snowflakes on your nails can be drawn using the following items:
- thin brush;
- varnishes of the desired colors;
- finishing and base bases;
- foil.
Let's see how to draw snowflakes step by step.
- First of all, you should put your nails in order, give them the desired shape and polish.
- Then you need to apply the base base to the nail plates and wait until it dries.
- The next step is to apply the varnish of the chosen color.
- After the layer has dried, you need to use a piece of foil, apply a small amount of white varnish to it. A brush is dipped into this varnish - and you can paint.
- Three thin lines are drawn at the edge of the nail plate. You don't need to press hard on the brush, just a light pressure is enough.
- Now the lines are decorated with "twigs".
- When the drawing is dry, it is covered with a finishing coat.
There is also a stamping technique with which you can also make snowflakes. To do this, you need to follow a series of steps.
- Apply the base color to the nails.
- Degrease the stamp with a disc.
- Choose a suitable ornament and apply varnish on it. The excess is removed with a scraper.
- Then the stamp is leaned against the drawing, and with the help of the nail roller the image is transferred to the nail.
- The result is fixed with a fixer.
As mentioned earlier, you can draw with a needle or toothpick. The actions are similar to the first option, where a brush was used. With a needle, you can draw monograms, make unusual patterns on the tips of a snowflake, depending on your imagination and talent. There are no restrictions on the color scheme, location and number of snowflakes.
Advice
Some expert advice will help make your manicure more attractive and interesting.
- For work you need to use only high quality gel polish or common varieties of nail paint. They are easier to paint with and last much longer.
- There are special varnishes for paintingwhich are already equipped with comfortable tassels.
- To extend the life of the manicure, it is recommended use a fixer.
- Nails should degrease before coating.
- Painting snowflakes you can dilute them with additional decor: sparkles, rhinestones. This will make the manicure more attractive.
- Manicure should be combined according to its color scheme with the general image.
Examples for inspiration
There are a huge number of snowflake manicure options that you can choose as an idea or copy completely. Numerous new items have come out this year, and snow themes are a trend. You can consider the most interesting ideas that will definitely become an ornament for women's nails.
Delicate nude manicure with white snowflakes is always gentle and romantic. A similar design can be used both in daily wear and for a festive occasion.
In the center of the nail plate, place a large snowflake, put several points around it, and use sparkles to make the picture more effective.
And you can also combine French manicure with ombreusing blue and white colors. Neat transitions and rhinestones will make the look unique.
For those who like to attract attention and have long nails, there is a bolder option. You can use a combination of matte and shiny bases, where in the first case there will be not only a snowflake, but also other thematic drawings. For example, you can draw a deer and a fawn.
Black and white manicure looks impressive too. You can try alternating the base bases, drawing a black base and white snowflakes, and vice versa. With the help of rhinestones, it will turn out to revive the marigolds.
Step-by-step creation of a winter manicure in the video below.