A stylish look is created from individual details, not excluding the manicure, which should be periodically changed. The highlight of the current season is the use of all sorts of shades of burgundy. This color and the spectrum of its tones looks good not only on long, but also on short nails.
General recommendations for burgundy manicure for short nails
Burgundy manicure for short nails is suitable for all women, regardless of age and skin type. This color can be used for every day or holiday. It is not too bright and therefore fits well into the created image.
A burgundy hue is obtained by mixing red and brown tones, so by changing the ratio of these 2 ingredients, you can get a new hue. The most popular are pomegranate, wine, cherry and plum nail polish compositions.
Popular options for burgundy manicure on short nails are as follows:
Manicure | Description |
| Lunar | In this case, the emphasis is on highlighting the area of the base of the nail. The line is drawn with several strokes parallel to each other. The moon itself can be painted with a different varnish and the contrast will make the design modern |
| Stencil | This is a quick option that allows you to get a beautiful manicure in a short time. A piece of the selected shape is glued to the nail before it is varnished. After removing the lining, a pattern remains on the nail |
| Lace | Nail design with lace stickers will create a romantic look. If the base is burgundy varnish, then the lace can be made black, gold or light. In any case, it will look attractive |
| Geometric | Clear geometric lines drawn straight or at an angle look interesting on short nails. The main thing is to build a drawing so that they visually stretch the nail plate |
| Drawing of a cat's eye | This manicure is relevant for a celebration or an evening event, it looks interesting on short nails. A cat's eye design can be done on your own. To do this, draw a diagonal strip along the base coat of the nail using gel polish, the composition of which contains metal particles. In addition, it is allowed to make interesting geometric patterns on the nails or add a few rhinestones. It is better to stick them at the very base of the nail. |
| French manicure | When applying a jacket, it is better to use a matte or glossy varnish. When drawing a picture, a varnish of a different color is applied. For example, metallic, silver and gold shades look interesting. In this case, the manicure turns out to be luxurious and elegant, and with the appropriate wardrobe, a woman will look like a true aristocrat. This design is more suitable for special occasions when you need to match the moment. You can leave any length and shape, at the height of fashion in the 2020 season, oval-shaped, short nails |
Techniques and methods of burgundy manicure for short nails
For manicure on short nails, 3 techniques are most often used:
- One-color coating with an even layer... This is a versatile design method that uses a single tone varnish. The main thing is that the color is in harmony with the image of the girl.
- French manicure... The peculiarity of performing such a manicure on short nails is that the edge protruding beyond the pad is only a few mm long. Many women, choosing a jacket, abandon the usual classics, choosing a combination of juicy burgundy and black shades.
- Gradient (Ombre)... Such coverage is eye-catching. The gradient looks especially gentle on short nails: it looks aesthetically pleasing and gentle. The design uses 2 varnishes, when pastel colors smoothly turn into bright ones. The nails are unusual and juicy.
Burgundy manicure for short nails when done at home requires adherence to the rules so that the nails look interesting and the varnish lasts longer.
For this:
- Before applying varnish, you need to treat your hands well, cut or push back the cuticles, adjust the shape of the nails along the edge, trim the dense skin and soften the rollers around the edges. Baths with hot water, special oil, scissors, nail tweezers are used for the procedure.
- The nail plate is processed with a safe file to keep the line smooth. It is better to use glass or products coated with a finely dispersed layer.
- To make the nails look narrower, when applying varnish, an indentation is made from the sides by a few mm.
- You should not use a lot of shiny and voluminous decorative details, so that it does not look vulgar, and the nails are visually shorter.
Application of the coating also requires adherence to its own rules, because short nails should look no less attractive than long ones.
The main thing with such a manicure is to do the following:
- impose a base;
- give color;
- make a topcoat.
This applies to any varnish, including gel, which is fixed with an ultraviolet lamp. It is necessary to apply the coating from the cuticle itself so that there are no gaps left for the honey with the skin and the plate. Regular varnish is applied 1-2 times so that the coating is not thick.
Before the base coat for applying gel polish, the nail plate is degreased with special agents.
Then the base is applied in a thin even layer. The three-step system reduces nail brittleness, flaking and hardens the coating. The choice of color depends on the preference of the woman and her image, while the shades can be combined with each other.
Monochrome burgundy manicure for short nails
For short nails, the design using a varnish of the same tone is diverse. Variants of such a burgundy manicure allow you to have beautiful hands with a modern pattern on the nails.
Matte staining
This unusual texture makes nails especially attractive. If you add a few rhinestones or other small jewelry to a simple design, then your hands will attract attention as well as a dress or a face. In addition to soft pastel colors, there are dark shades that make a woman self-confident.
Such a manicure is closely intertwined with the “naked manicure” technique, which requires the application of a varnish of the selected color to certain nails. This allows the design to be stylish and modern. In winter, you can use a burgundy matte nail art with additions in the form of drops or make the surface slightly rough, similar to the surface of a stone.
Sand design
The sand coating looks attractive and fashionable on short nails. For this, varnish with small acrylic blotches is used.
If you use the smallest particles, the coating turns out to be velvet.
Varnish with large splashes has a special texture, which the masters call sugar, but it is better to use it on long nails: this makes them heavy.
Shimmering manicure
A monochromatic coating will look spectacular if you cover it with a shimmery compound or glitter on top. It is better to cover it partially, for example, a layer of glitter at the base of the nail will make them visually longer.
Glitter ombre looks especially interesting against the background of the burgundy base coat. With the help of glitter, an accent design is made on several fingers of the hand, which are completely covered with sparkles.
Shards Design
This coating imitating glass shards or mica pieces is made of foil and gel polish. It can be colored or transparent. Such nails shimmer in the light like jewels.
On short nails, such a coating will look advantageous if the foil is placed in the center in a vertical plane. The nails will look longer and narrower.
Rubbing method
Such a manicure is interesting on any nails, while the mirror method makes the plates seem to be chrome-plated, and the pearl one gives a special shine and mother-of-pearl.
On short nails that are covered with burgundy or its other rich shade of varnish, mirror rubbing looks especially attractive. This coloring is used for evening outings or relaxation by the sea.
Spectacular decor
Additional trims with rhinestones, adhesives or kamifubuki make the solid color look fresh and trendy. On short nails, decorative elements should be placed vertically to make the nails appear longer. 
Long shiny stripes running vertically to the nail plate or small rhinestones along the edges of the nail look beautiful.
Burgundy manicure in different shades for short nails
The advantage of using burgundy shades is in their compatibility with other colors, so the style of a military or business woman will not be discordant with such nails. Greens, yellows, silvers and pinks that are trendy this season go well with this tone.
The burgundy color has many shades, for example:
- Dark red... It has always been considered aristocratic and was used for royal robes, theater curtains and decoration of halls where official receptions take place. A woman with such nails will look like a true lady.
- Noble burgundy shade... It turns out if you add a little brown tint to the red. Suitable for ladies of an elegant age. On short nails it looks sophisticated and visually lengthens them.
- Ruby shade... He is chosen by passionate natures who know how to control their emotions.
- Muted wine shade... It is suitable for business women looking for office style.
- Bright wine manicure with orange tint... The next season is considered one of the most fashionable.
- Mahogany color... It can be attributed to the classic options. He is noble and at the same time homey.
- Burgundy... This color is preferred by young girls as a symbol of luxury and success. If you decorate your nails with several rhinestones, you get a great design.
- Classic dark wine shade... It goes well with black, it is recommended to use it for older ladies.
- A crimson brown varnish called maroon... Artistic people often choose him. It plays in a variety of shades and therefore does not bore.
- Garnet color... This is the most effective tone. It is combined with gold, white and other shades.
- Classic burgundy... A manicure of this color is suitable for girls with dark skin. Light-skinned women of fashion need to choose a shade that suits them perfectly and will be a small accent that supports the image.
Burgundy matte manicure for short nails
Burgundy manicure for short nails looks beautiful with drawings. The matte finish serves as a good backdrop for different patterns created on the nails, and the style of the patterns can be very different. For this, paints of light shades are used, applied in watercolor technique. Geometric shapes look great on a dark coating.
In addition to drawings for decoration, you can use scotch tapes, sliders and rhinestones, which will make the manicure attractive. Shellac is used to protect the hard-won design. It will last much longer and won't break off after a couple of days.But such a manicure must be protected from damage and contact with chemicals.
The manicure, decorated in a matte tone, looks luxurious and impressive. The matte finish makes the nails graceful, and any design on it turns out to be expressive. Such a coating looks great without jewelry. It is a classic style that makes a woman modern and stylish.
Decorating the matte finish with dots of gold or clear lacquer gives the design a summer freshness.
On cold winter evenings, this creates a special mood. The secret to creating the perfect manicure on a matte burgundy finish is to pre-polish the nail plate to a flat surface. It should be applied strictly according to the technology, avoiding uneven coating. A matte design demands clean lines and neatness.
Burgundy manicure with patterns and designs for short nails
Despite the fact that the classic burgundy manicure looks great in one tone, it will look no less interesting with a pattern applied over the base. There are many ways to make a trendy burgundy design for short nails.
For example, you can:
- cover the nail of the ring finger with golden varnish, and the remaining nails - dark burgundy;
- apply a strip of silver varnish along the edge of the wine coating;
- for those who like to stand out, cover the nails with a gold composition, and apply the drawing with burgundy varnish.
Fashionable this season is a burgundy manicure with a black pattern. It gives the image a certain mystery and demonicity. Black and burgundy colors look great when applied with a gradient coating. If you add a little glitter, you get a beautiful manicure.
French burgundy manicure in the 2020 season is made in color: instead of a white strip, a burgundy one is drawn and an interesting version of the classic coating is obtained.
Burgundy manicure with decor for short nails
One of the trends of the season is the use of rhinestones or beads when decorating nails. Short nails can be decorated using the Feng Shui technique, which is based on decorating several nails, while the rest remain solid.
Despite the fact that at present nail design welcomes a square shape with short nails, a woman can give them a round or oval shape, while they will look no less fashionable and elegant. The rich burgundy color can highlight all the flaws of the nail and therefore special attention must be paid to their processing before staining, then the manicure will be flawless.
Used for decoration:
- metallized stripes for gold or silver;
- small rhinestones;
- thematic prints;
- patterns of delicate lace over the main cover.
Burgundy manicure for short nails with pebbles and sparkles is not used for every day. This is a design for special occasions when you need to make a certain impression. Decorating with rhinestones and glitter makes short nails graceful, and emphasis can be placed on each finger, as well as on 1 or 2.
Fashion trends of burgundy manicure in 2020
A bright burgundy manicure, which is popular in the current season, requires adherence to some subtleties. You need to choose what suits the created image. If we talk about the textures of such a manicure, the emphasis is on the matte finish: this texture looks unusual and fresh.
The trend of the season has become a manicure with free or, as stylists call it, negative space. This is a new trend in nail art. This design looks interesting and sexy. For celebrations, masters are advised to use a burgundy manicure with decorations from several large sequins and glitter.
Fashionable burgundy manicure is sexy and attractive... It can be used both for solemn moments and daily to create a business image. The main thing is to know which shade to choose and how to style your nails. On short nails, this juicy color looks advantageous.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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