Shellac for short nails: color and decor, the best shape and new designs

Few women manage to grow long nails, they often break and have to be removed. Today, it is short nails that are relevant. Shellac looks especially elegant on them. In this article we will tell you about the features of such a manicure.

If earlier stylists recommended that those who have short nail plates forget about improvisation on their fingers, now everything has changed. Such nails can be bright, have a creative decor. Consider the features of manicure on short nails.

• It is the short options that are the most versatile. This manicure is suitable for both young girls and older ladies.
• Variety of colors and design options. With the help of nude shades, it will turn out to create a delicate manicure, and bright colors will add boldness to your daily life. Nail design is selected based on the situation. For a festive event, rhinestones will be appropriate, and for an office bow - muted shades of shellac.

• Practicality. Such a manicure will not interfere with household chores, as well as working at a computer. It will be convenient to remove lenses for those with poor eyesight.
• You can make a unique nail decor yourself. This does not require certain knowledge, only skill and skills acquired with experience are enough.
• Saving. Now you will not need to sign up for beauty salons, waste money and time. You can make your hands beautiful on your own, whenever it is convenient for you.

Small, or rather, very short nails are in trend today. The classic option is the length of the nail plate, which is 1-2 mm higher than the edge of the finger. These nails look natural and attractive. They will allow you to use any shellac, even its brightest shades.

You should be careful with the lines in the nail art. If you do horizontal stripes, then your manicure is doomed to failure. Such lines make the nail plate visually shorter. Better to give preference to vertical options. You should not use volumetric elements either: stucco molding, patterns with gel or acrylic paints, all this will also only shorten the nail plate.

Don't forget about well-finished nails. For short options, a trim manicure is suitable. It allows you to slightly expand the space of the nail plate due to the processed cuticle. As for the correction, you shouldn't wait too long here. The maximum period for using a manicure is 2-4 weeks.

To create a successful manicure, it is important to choose the correct nail shape.

These nails will make the brushes look more graceful. The soft oval shape will look perfect on short nails. It can be done quite simply: it is enough to carefully file the lateral areas of the nail plate. Such nails look natural and attract attention with their well-groomed and elegance.

This shape will work well for long fingers and narrow nails. Moreover, the plate itself should not be too short. For the most part, square options for short nails are not the best way to emphasize the attractiveness of the hands.

Rounded crescent-shaped versions are especially useful for short nails. At the same time, the free edges are neatly sawn off from the side. Nails look very stylish and attractive. It is convenient to apply various decor to such plates.

You don't have to sign up to a beauty salon to create stylish nails. You can also make a creative manicure at home on your own. To do this, you will need to arm yourself with patience, the right tools and materials, and gain some experience.

• A manicure must be of high quality, which is why it is important to pay close attention to the processing of nails. Do not be afraid to spend a lot of time on this stage. Even the most creative design will look ridiculous on sloppy hands. It is worth preparing in advance all the necessary tools that you may need in the process of work. Get nippers, nail file, shellac of the desired color. You will also need a variety of paint brushes and matching decor items. Don't forget to get a UV lamp to cure the coating.

• Take a nail bath to steam out your hands. Use a herbal base for these purposes.
• Next, take an orange stick and gently push back the cuticle. Cut off excess skin with sharp nippers. Take your time to avoid hurting your hands.
• Now take a file and correct the shape with gentle movements. With such a tool, you only need to work in one direction. If you drive the file back and forth, then the nail will quickly exfoliate and deteriorate.
• When you achieve the perfect result, you need to take a buff and polish the surface of the nail. This is done so that it becomes even, and the shellac holds better.

After removing all the irregularities, you can start coating.

• Take the base and apply it in an even, firm motion starting from the middle of the nail. Next, paint over the side areas of the plate. Dry everything well under an ultraviolet lamp.
• Now take a colored shellac and apply it to your nails in exactly the same way. To make the color more saturated, make several layers, drying each in a lamp.

• After that, you can move on to the desired decor. It is worth deciding in advance on the pattern. The World Wide Web is rich in various images of stylish nails. It is only important to choose what you like and strictly follow the recommendations.

• After completing the composition, you should cover the nails with a top. It will allow the nails to shine and effectively fix the result. Dry the coating thoroughly in an ultraviolet lamp. After that, you can wipe off the sticky layer and enjoy the perfect result.

Many people think that short nails will not allow for an attractive design, but this is not the case. There are many ways to design such a manicure at home.

Samples of this or that design can be found on the global network, there is a step-by-step process for creating the desired option. Let's consider the most relevant ones.

• Monochrome. This option does not lose its popularity today. On shortened nails, plain shellac will look especially advantageous. Use different variations of the color palette. For daily manicure, a delicate, light color is suitable, for special occasions - a brighter one.

• Ombre. Gradient coating has sparkled with new colors this season. Even for short nails, you can apply the brightest and most unimaginable combinations of shades, they will help to emphasize your style. A diagonal ombre is added to the usual horizontal and vertical smooth transitions of tones. You can use shades of the same color scheme, it will look organic and appropriate. You can also use different combinations of seemingly incongruous colors. The discovery of the year was the linear gradient. Its peculiarity is that the colors do not mix, but are applied in even stripes and have clear boundaries. You can also use chaotic transitions. They will allow you to concentrate a whole riot of colors on the nail plate.

• French manicure. A simple jacket will give your hands a well-groomed look, emphasize the elegance of the image and femininity. This season, you can use not only nude and white, but also other shades.

• Lunar. Stylishly decorate hands and moon manicure. For a short nail plate, a small smile line is made. Lunulu can be emphasized with colorless shellac or geometric patterns.

• Drawing. Such a design will make the nails brighter, set all the accents. At the same time, remember that too wide, voluminous lines can ruin everything and "steal" the length of the nails. To prevent this from happening, the drawing should be done with neat thin lines. Then nail art will look laconic.

• Rhinestones. Not a single holiday, it seems, is complete without a manicure with rhinestones. However, this does not mean that all nails can be covered with stones. It is better to highlight the "smile" area or emphasize the contours of the picture with sparkling elements.

• Cat's eye. This option is characterized by beautiful tints and trendy shades. The coating can be combined with various decor options: patterns, sparkles, rhinestones.

• Rubbing. Variants with a metallic sheen are also popular today. Such coatings can be combined with rich dark shellac tones. Shiny particles will help to visually lengthen the nail plate.

• Stickers. For beginners who do not yet know how to create masterpieces with a brush, there is an excellent option for a stylish manicure. Ready-made stickers are sold in specialized stores. They will help you create a real creative composition on your nails. It will be enough to choose the appropriate option and carefully attach it to your finger. From above, the entire composition is covered with a top layer and dried in an ultraviolet lamp.

An important role in creating a stylish manicure is played by the appropriate shade of shellac. For short nails this season, the most daring and unusual colors are suitable. Feel free to improvise while creating original compositions.

Many nail service experts recommend choosing a palette of colors based on the time of year.

• For example, beige, pink, white, mint tones will be relevant for spring. Use various decorative elements to express your style.
• For the summer, you can choose the juiciest shades. Red, yellow, orange, light green tones are suitable. These tones will help create a light, joyful mood. Summer decor is always popular for its unusual, bold designs.

• In the fall, you should pay attention to muted shades. In this case, it is better to choose warm options: cappuccino, gold. You can add some glitter to your nail plate to cheer yourself up and feel the breath of the approaching winter.
• But already in the cold season, you should use dark tones, for example, cherry, cherry, plum, black shades.

• In summer, ladies often prefer to decorate their hands with bright flowers, images of leaves, twigs. For a solemn look, sparkles and rhinestones are used.
• Spring options are distinguished by delicate shades. In this case, the drawings can be contrasting. Often, girls use fashionable geometry, ombre with rolling colors. A moon manicure will also be ideal for spring.

• In the fall, muted shades are used.Colored leaves, raindrops, and everything that symbolizes a colorful time will look good on the nails. You can use different types of rub.
• For the winter period, snowflakes, elements of the New Year's holidays, rhinestones and sparkles are relevant. The latter decorate both the entire nail plate and its part.

To make your hands beautiful and well-groomed, you should give them enough time.

• Be sure to apply a nourishing cream or petroleum jelly to keep your skin soft and silky at all times. If you are working with chemicals or just doing various household chores, use protective gloves. They will allow the manicure to remain intact for a long time.
• To make your nails strong, you should rethink your diet. You should include in food more vegetables, proteins, cereals. Purchase a special varnish with which you can nourish and restore nail plates. In the cold season, protect your hands from the cold, for this it is worth wearing mittens.
• It is necessary to purchase only high-quality cosmetic products. With their help, you can create an attractive, stylish manicure that will last for a long time. Be sure to apply cuticle oil. Make special baths for nail care.

At home, you can quickly and efficiently make a beautiful manicure. For example, cover the nail plates with a single tone using a matte top. This will give a shade of depth, make the nails velvety.

Play with contrasts. Place the peas on one finger and vertical stripes on the other. Cover the rest of the nail plates with a solid color. A bright and simple manicure will not take much time.

Glitter will look beautiful, which neatly emphasize the "smile" zone. You can use a gradient manicure, make smooth transitions from a shiny coating to a colored one. Such decor always looks stylish and festive.

Negative space manicure enhances the beauty of the natural nail plate well. You can make geometric patterns by leaving colorless stripes on your nails. This nail art looks stylish and attractive.

For information on how to apply shellac on short nails at home, see the next video.