Modern stylists successfully use the classic combination of antagonistic colors - black and white. In 2019, they will take leading positions in clothing, interior design and nail design. A variety of photo designs of nails in combination of black and white colors - amazes the imagination of an inexperienced beginner in nail art.
General recommendations for black and white manicure
The combination of black and white colors in a manicure allows you to create a business office style or complement an evening look. Depending on the general style of clothing and the situation, the cover may be dominated by either white or black. An important role is played by the presence of additional elements in the design - rhinestones, drawings, kamifubik.
To create a business image, a contrasting coloring of the fingers in a solid color (alternating white and black) is suitable, then covering them with a finishing gel with a matte effect. We recommend using these colors for French manicure or geometric designs.
To create a naughty manicure, paint with dots or geometric patterns in the style of "piano" or "checkerboard" are suitable.
A design with black polka dots on a white background looks bold and vice versa. When complementing the evening dress with manicure on a plain background, you can place liquid stones in a frame made of foil casting or inlaid with conical and flat rhinestones.
Techniques and methods of black and white manicure
In this design, despite the limited number of shades, unexpected results can be achieved with different techniques.
Manicure techniques that can be applied to create designs:
| Name | Description | Set of materials |
| Gradient | smooth transition from one color to another with the formation of an intermediate shade | gel polish 2 shades, brush "comb" for a gradient |
| Matte finish | a matte top is applied to the plain finish to remove glossy shine | 2 shades gel polish, matte finishing gel |
| Sliders | typographically printed drawings in black or white, which are attached to a sticky layer of varnish or an undried top; can be self-adhesive, transfer, volumetric | a printed sheet with the necessary drawings, for water pictures - a container with liquid, tweezers for transferring the picture to the nail |
| Geometric design ribbons | thin strips of gold or silver color are glued on the plain coating in the desired order (parallel or with intersection) | roll with self-adhesive tapes, 2 shades of gel polish |
| Coating with varnish "cat's eye" | as a rule, a black gel polish with metallic inclusions is used, which gives a bright glare under the influence of a magnet | white gel polish, black cat's eye polish, flat magnet or magnetic pen |
| French or moon manicure | on the coating of one color with a different shade, a "smile line" stands out on the free edge of the nail or a hole at its base | 2 shades of gel polish, a thin brush for painting or dots |
| Craquelure foil | foil is applied to the sticky layer of varnish or top with a matte side, then it comes off with a sharp movement, leaving colored overflows on the surface | several sheets of tear-off foil, black and white gel polish, top with a sticky layer |
| Glitter aquarium design | colored glitter or Yuki flakes are dots on the sticky layer of the colored coating, then a layer of thick base coat or transparent construction gel is applied on top, after leveling the whole design is polymerized in the lamp | multicolored glitters or flakes, transparent gel, 2 colors of gel polish, thick base and top without a sticky layer |
| Marble manicure | veins of marble are imitated on the white surface of the nail using black gel polish or paint | 2 gel polish, fine paint brush, top coat |
| Dots design | a picture of dots is drawn on the white or black coating of the nail using dots, you can depict small monograms in a contrasting color | 2 gel polish, dots, top coat |
| Painting "on wet gel polish" | flowers or abstractions are drawn on an undried layer of gel polish using a thin brush, which spreads, while creating a drawing that looks like a watercolor | black and white gel polish, thin brush, top coat |
| Decorating with rhinestones | rhinestones are installed on a plain coating using a thick top, which are surrounded by a halo of small stones or broths | a set of rhinestones of different sizes, a thick top coat or special glue |
| Decoration with metal elements | small elements are laid out on the sticky layer of gel polish in the form of geometric shapes, which outwardly resemble metal rivets; you can use a thick top for firm attachment | a set of decorative elements of various shapes and sizes, thick topcoat |
Such designs can only be obtained with special tools - brushes and UF or LED lamps, as well as base and top polymer coatings.
Black and white manicure options
Black and white nail design, a photo of which can be found on the Internet, can be presented in several versions:
- Classic French: on nails covered with white, a black "smile" is drawn with a stencil or a thin brush along the edge of the nail plate.
- Moon manicurewhen the notch at the base of the nail is painted over with a different color. For example, on a white nail, the hole is highlighted in black and vice versa. You can emphasize the fragment with a thin brush and silver gel paint, as well as decorate with rhinestones. This design belongs to the classic manicure, it is used for a business style with a touch of extravagance.
- Marble manicure, which imitates the structure of natural stone. On a white coating with a thin brush, veins are drawn in a chaotic manner in black. It is recommended to shade the lines by drawing in gray. It can be obtained by mixing white and black gel paint on the palette. You can add a festive mood to such a design by drawing thin lines with silver or gold gel paint.
- Craquelure with tear-off foil: on the sticky layer of a monochromatic gel polish, a foil of a silver or gold shade is applied in a chaotic manner, and then with a sharp movement it is torn off the nail. You can use this technique to design monograms or lines, having previously painted them with black gel paint with a sticky layer over the top coating without dispersion.
- Abstractions on "wet gel polish" - drawing thin black lines on a white coating, which can be chaotically blurred with a thin brush, and after drying in a lamp, add a drawing with silver or gold gel polish. Suitable for creating a romantic look, but will also be appropriate in a modern office.
The combination of two opposite colors in itself allows you to create a strict, but original manicure design. If you add bright shades to this color scheme on one or two fingers with the help of foil or silver drawing, you can create a festive, solemn image.
Matte manicure black and white
The black and white nail design (photos of possible options are shown in the collection below) looks completely different depending on the finish coat.The manicure is given a glossy shine or a muted matte appearance.
It is allowed to combine two types of coatings on one hand, for example, black under the finish with a matte effect and white under the glossy top. Such a manicure is convenient for daily use and has an elegant appearance.
Ways to get a matte effect on your nails:
- using a special polymer composition - matte finish;
- sprinkling a glossy finish with velvet sand to match the main color.
Any black and white design can be turned into a matte manicure at home, but one should not forget that some shiny decor elements lose their brightness under such a coating (foil, broths, kamifubiki).
Black and white manicure options with patterns and drawings
Lovers of extravagant style do not stop at a monochrome covering of nails in black and white, they decorate nails with contrasting patterns. To do this, it is not at all necessary to be able to draw, it is enough to stock up on additional tools and arm yourself with imagination.
Ideas for the design of black and white nails can be spied on the photos of experienced masters and brought to life with the help of:
- stamping - the technique of drawing a pattern on the nail plate using a silicone stamp and a special plate with an engraved pattern;
- dotsa - a metal rod with a tip in the form of a ball, with the help of which you can draw points and thin lines, monograms with gel polish;
- ribbons - self-adhesive strips of different colors and widths, which are located on the nail in the form of a pattern, are covered on top with a finishing gel;
- watercolor painting - Drawings (as a rule, flowers or abstractions), which are performed with gel or acrylic paints using a petal or beveled brush;
- sliders - self-adhesive or transfer (using water) colorful pictures, fill the entire nail plate or part of it.
Black drawings on a white background always look elegant and extraordinary.
They attract the eyes of strangers to the owner of a similar manicure. Experienced craftsmen recommend decorating no more than 2 fingers on one hand. It is allowed to apply a black and white print on all fingers when creating an informal, mischievous image, for example, during vacation or travel.
Decor on black and white manicure
To complement an evening look or when attending celebrations, you can decorate a contrasting manicure with glitter of rhinestones and inlays. For such decoration, more complex techniques are used, but it is possible to implement them at home.
Black and white nail design (photo ideas of possible options are presented below):
- Rhinestone inlay - for this, conical rhinestones are chosen as the central element of the composition. They are immersed in a drop of construction gel and dried in a lamp for about 60 seconds. Then, on the drops of the thick top, along the perimeter of the main stone, smaller rhinestones are installed. Additionally, you can use colored glass chips.
- Liquid stones and foil casting - with the help of gel paint, a drop of construction gel is tinted. It is laid out in volume on the surface of the nail. A frame for liquid stone is created in advance. The necessary pattern is drawn with black gel paint, on which, after drying in a lamp, gold or silver foil is imprinted. The entire structure is covered with a thin layer of topcoat without a sticky layer.
- Mirror rub - in black and white manicure, it is recommended to add shine to nails with a coating of the same color. The manicure looks austere and unusual with black nails covered with a matte top and a white finish treated with a mirror rub.
- Broths - small plastic spheres. They are colored and with holographic sheen. Used for additional decoration of rhinestones or creating patterns. In black and white manicure, it is recommended to use white pearl bouillons on a black finish.
- Metallic decor - plastic figures in silver or gold color. With the help of dots, they are installed on an undried topcoat. After polymerization in the lamp, it is not necessary to additionally overlap the top with a top, so as not to remove the metallic shine.
- Yuki Flakes - thin, transparent flakes of various shapes. Pressed mica creates holographic overflows. With their help, a delicate, soft shine is created. Recommended to be attached to a top coat, on a light tone of the nail.
Most of the decorative elements protrude above the surface of the nail plate and cause certain inconveniences in everyday use.
However, modern means for fixing decor firmly hold volumetric structures for a long time. Stylists advise to decorate 1 finger on the hand, otherwise the shine of the manicure will create a dissonance with jewelry.
Fashion trends of black and white manicure in 2019
Fashion trends in the use of black and white manicure are moving into 2019 from previous seasons. The classic combination of contrasting colors has always served as an additional design for an exquisite, stylish look. To create a business image in 2019, it is recommended to use black and white geometry in design. The creation of drawings with the help of dots is back in fashion.
On special occasions, black and white will serve as a worthy background for bright, massive inlays... As a novelty of the season, decor is offered from gold volumetric foil casting and liquid stones from bendable gels. Just two colors allow you to create memorable nail designs.
Black and white look unusual in the photo of nail masters, especially in combination with a variety of decor. Lovers of such a manicure can alternate between different designs, without going beyond the color scheme, throughout 2019.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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