Black is considered a classic in color, thanks to which a manicure in dark shades gives an image of seriousness and importance, demonstrating a high status. However, with the development of the beauty industry, the attitude towards black manicure is also changing.
Now black nail design, performed in all the variety of techniques, can bring freshness and brightness to the image. The article presents photographs of a successful nail design, which is preferred not only by influencers of the fashion world, but also by girls who make a choice in favor of classics and minimalism.
Features of manicure in black for short and long nails
An important condition for a manicure in black is the appearance of the nail plate, the shape and length of which is of great importance in the perception of black design.
According to the fashion trends in the nail industry, in 2019-2020, it is ideal to cover short nails or nails of medium length with black, choosing the "square" and "soft square" shapes.
A combination of long and sharp nails should be wary in order to avoid vulgarity in the image. Manicure in the modern world is no longer just a care procedure, it has grown into a field for creativity, which is confirmed by photographs of nail-art of many famous manicure masters in black design.
Who should choose black for a manicure and when
Well-groomed and beautiful nails can tell a lot about lifestyle, personality and mood:
- There is an opinion, and it is quite common among psychologists, that the color we choose can reflect the state of our psyche. So, black is considered the color of restraint, the desire to hide from attention, reflects a sense of the unknown - black is often chosen by introverts who want to look spectacular, without revealing their inner world.
- Young girls with black nail designs can demonstrate protest against the status quo. Black nail polish is also chosen by women who have a strong will and a passion for command and prestige. Black color emphasizes the respectability and severity of the image.
- The choice in favor of black is good because, depending on the application technique, you can create a strict image close to the classic style, both everyday and solemn. Every girl's wardrobe has black elements, so it's not difficult to combine black nail designs.
Matte manicure VS gloss
One of the basic ways to diversify a manicure is to experiment with texture. Glossy manicure in black, made in monochrome, is a classic that will be relevant regardless of fashion trends. The matte finish will allow you to "play" with the texture of the nail plate.
The current series of matte tops allows you to give your manicure a satin effect, a slightly pronounced matte effect, or enhance this effect and create a pleasant velvet on your nails.Due to the lack of glossy shine, the black color of the manicure will cease to be defiant, therefore, it will look noble on long nails.
unlike a glossy finish, a matte manicure is much more sensitive to mechanical wear due to its uneven surface.
Black manicure with gel polish and shellac
The gel polish coating combines the properties of two substances found in the name itself - a gel, which gives depth and strength to a manicure, and a varnish, which provides the coating with color and glossy effect.
The duration of wearing such a manicure is, depending on the manufacturer of the gel polish, from 2 weeks or more. Due to its resistance to mechanical and chemical influences, a manicure can last up to 4 weeks.
Shellac - a product of the American cosmetology company CND - is the same gel polish, the manufacturer of which improved the composition existing on the market and released a proprietary product for covering the nail plate.
The durability, durability and cure rate set Shellac apart from the competition.
In view of one basis, both of these funds have a lot in common: their use gives the nails strength, protecting the manicure from chips, both funds are applied in several layers and contain the two above substances in their composition. The difference is in the proportions of gel and varnish - Shellac has more varnish than gel, vice versa in gel varnish. Consistency and structure are also different.
The use of Shellac in manicure allows you to make the coating thin without damaging the appearance... Moreover, the CND product is the only gel polish that exists today that does not require prior application of a primer - a liquid chemical agent applied immediately after processing the nail plate.
Ideas for nail design in black manicure
The black nail design, the photo of which is presented in the article to facilitate the selection of the appropriate option, is performed in a variety of techniques.
French in black
When starting to perform a French manicure, you should take into account the following features - in addition to the color of the base of the manicure, which covers the entire length of the nail plate, you must choose another color from the palette that will emphasize the end of the nail.
The shape of the nails in this design should be chosen in accordance with the natural growth line of the nails. Any length of nails lends itself to design using the technique of a black jacket, but the most aesthetically pleasing length is 3-4 mm.
Ombre and gradient
The essence of ombre gradient manicure lies in a harmonious combination of shades and a smooth transition from one varnish color to another. In the 2019-2020 season, the ombre technique is also performed with a sharp gradient - for example, using geometric lines of several shades of the same color. They are applied to the nail plate, ignoring the smooth transition of colors.
Rubbing
The technique of the popular manicure trend is quite simple - an individual pigment is applied to the selected color of the coating with fingertips or a special applicator.
Rub-in enhances the glossy shine of the top coat and allows you to create a unique shade, thereby changing the base black color of the manicure, giving it depth. On a black base, pigments that create a mirror-like application will look especially impressive due to the saturation of the top.
Geometry
Add individuality to a manicure in black, while remaining true to the concept of minimalism, using images of geometric shapes and lines.
It can be a longitudinal strip along or across the nail plate, or a complex graphic image, for example, animalism or three-dimensional drawing.
Stripes
One of the varieties of geometric manicure is the image of stripes on a black manicure. At the same time, a variety of design is given by the shape of the strip, its width, application technique.
Strips of foil and rhinestones, or a combination of strips of different widths on one nail plate, look spectacular.
Melange
Another option to diversify the black nail design, made, moreover, in monochrome is melange. There are many names for the technique - marmalade, sugar, snow or ice cream.
Melange are small sandy crystals that resemble confetti. The structure of the coating will differ in roughness and dullness, which must be remembered when wearing - it is likely that the duration will decrease, but the manicure will not become less effective from this. Examples of this technique will be shown in the photo below.
Sand
Sandy nail design is a technique performed by sprinkling with a special powder called velvet sand. It comes in different types and, depending on this, can give the manicure the effect of satin, velveteen or even cashmere.
The advantage of the sand design is the simplicity of its execution - the material is easy to apply to the coating, you can do it without using special tools. The master will face the disadvantages of the coating when removing the manicure - removing the rough texture will take an order of magnitude longer than removing the glossy coating.
Broken glass
To translate this idea of manicure into practice, you will need a holographic foil, which is applied in pieces to the nail plate in random order, or in the form of a specific pattern. Foil has a fairly wide range of colors, which will allow you to add creativity to your design.
Since the properties of holographic foil include the reflection of light rays, the manicure will have a shimmering effect.
The black nail design, the photo of which is presented below, will be especially in demand in the summer season, since the abundance of sunlight will surely attract attention.
Molding
A manicure with a 3D effect is created by modeling on nails with acrylic gel and allows you to create a sculptural composition on the nails. So that the nail design does not look overwhelmed, it is preferable to perform modeling on a medium to long nail plate.
Yuka
Yuki flakes are bright and thin particles of various sizes and shapes, the structure of which resembles a metallized compressed dust.
Their appearance resembles scales, the use of "yuki" in manicure allows you to create the effect of gasoline spilled in water. The flakes that change shade in rooms with different lighting create an unusual overflow.
Droplets
Another technique that allows you to give your nail design a 3D effect is droplets. A natural dew effect or a rain-drop manicure is done with a top or acrylic gel. To apply the composition, you will need a dots or an ordinary toothpick. The drop effect can also be created using rhinestones.
Broths
The next decorative material that can diversify black nail designs, small balls in the photo, or, as they are called, broths. When choosing a design, one should be guided by the following criteria: the size of the balls, varying from 1 mm to 4 mm, the color and spray of the broths, the form of application.
The caviar effect created by the broth is suitable for short nails as well as for medium length nails. Application to the nail plate is simple - just sprinkle broths on the base color of the manicure and dry in a lamp.
Kamifubuki
Another manicure trend of 2019 is the kamifubuki manicure, which got its name in the country of its origin. Japanese girls, creating their inherent puppet image, began to actively use holographic elements of various shades, sizes and shapes that look like confetti.
In order to diversify the design of nails in a classic black color, while leaving a place of consistency to the manicure, kamifubuki are used. Often kamifubuki in manicure design is based on a monochrome top, or combined with the ombre technique.
Cat's eye
The composition of the coating, which is responsible for creating the effect of a cat's eye on the nail, contains small metal particles, which are affected by a magnet when creating a manicure. Due to this, the drawing acquires depth and acquires the properties of a 3D image.
Sequins and rhinestones
Despite the ease of combining rhinestones of various colors and shapes, the difficulty of a manicure is not to overload the design with the number of stones and sparkles.
When inlaying the nail plate with rhinestones, it is necessary to think over the design in advance. The main types of sequins are glass and plastic crystals. The first ones have many facets, due to which they retain their shine longer. Plastic ones are distinguished by their cheapness, but they quickly lose their appearance.
Sequins and rhinestones are attached to the top and dried in a lamp, which secures the chosen manicure for the entire duration of the wear. It should be remembered that it is better to minimize the active physical impact on the nail plate during wear, otherwise there is a risk of being left without decorating the manicure.
Monogram
Monograms in nail design are a classic that is popular, especially with brides. A monogram is an image of curls, various bends, smooth lines that resemble flower petals, or oriental ornaments.
To give a lace design, a confident hand of a master is required, capable of evenly displaying a monogram on a fairly small nail plate, and a correctly chosen shade, preferably contrasting with the top color. Depending on the complexity of the chosen monograms, manicure masters use stencils and stickers in their work.
Knitted patterns
Fashion for winter knitted sweater patterns in manicure is a trend of last winter. The knitted design matches perfectly with a winter wardrobe, in harmony with voluminous wool scarves and knitted dresses. You can complement such a manicure with images of snowflakes, Christmas trees and elements of New Year's decor.
A popular use of the knitted pattern technique is sprinkling with sand or powder, which adds even more tenderness to the image.
Small drawings
The black nail design, the photo of which is presented below, is a sensational manicure trend. The base color of the top allows you to make any dreams come true and create a unique manicure thanks to the application of small drawings that will accurately convey individuality.
A totem animal, a fruit, a contrasting heart - minimalistic images will not overload a manicure, making the look unique.
Black manicure with foil
Black nail designs with a glossy finish, which are bright, as seen in the photo, stand out thanks to the foil. Foil is a multifunctional element, because it has a large number of varieties, respectively, and methods of application.
the foil looks like shiny sheets. it is used by imprinting on a pre-applied coating and creating overflows in the form of abstractions.
Another interesting variety is Minx films, with a thickness of 1 mm to 3 mm, on the back of which there is glue. By fixing the film on the nail plate, the manicure is given such brilliance, which is difficult and sometimes impossible to achieve with a regular brush.
Black with gold
When choosing a manicure design in black, you should pay attention not only to the coating technique, but also to the color combinations. As one of the most popular duos, below are photos of nail designs in black and gold.
Lettering
An alternative to tattoos with sacred inscriptions can be a manicure, a photo of which is presented below - these options can be used as a ready-made design.
Minimalistic, but at the same time, not only with meaning, sometimes you can find a direct message.
Black with silver
Black is considered a noble color, so combining it with shades of precious metals, be it gold or silver, is a good idea that will add a classic flair to your look.
Combination with other colors
Black is absolutely versatile, it can be combined with almost all basic colors in a manicure.When choosing a nail design in black, it is important to know the compatibility of black with other colors, because the color rules help to create the right successful image.
Video on performing nail design with a smoke effect
How to paint smoke on black nails: