Nail design in dark colors and shades. Photo of manicure with rhinestones, sparkles, french for short, long nails

The dark color of the manicure (the photo collection is presented in the article with various nail designs) always looks elegant and gives the image a special chic. It is great for both business meetings and romantic dates, but this nail design looks especially chic at special events.

Manicure in dark color: fashion trends of 2019

Fashion trends in manicure have changed significantly over the past 10 years. It is necessary to select the length, shape of nails and design so that they are in harmony with each other. Then the hands will look not only stylish, but also feminine.

Nail length

No matter how convenient it is with short nails, they still go out of trends. Long nail plates are in fashion, and the longer, the more fashionable.

Nail shape

Nail design (dark colors are at the top of popularity, and the photos presented below in confirmation of this) are easy to choose depending on which shape of the plates the girl prefers.

The main stage in manicure is the choice of shape.

Soft square

Angular square nails are no longer in vogue in 2019. They were replaced by softer forms - a square with sawn corners, thanks to which the manicure and hands in general acquire a neater and feminine look. This nail shape looks more natural. The soft square looks good on both long nails and short ones.

However, for too long nail plates, this form will not work, the manicure will look sloppy.

But on short and medium nails, this form will look spectacular and stylish. The design of nails (the dark colors of the photo collection indicate their popularity among women of any age) in the form of the moon fits perfectly onto the square shape of the plates. But the most successful are graphic and geometric patterns.

Almond shape

The almond shape looks perfect on long nails and gives them a feminine and delicate look. It is better to cover the nails with one color, however, you can use two shades that are ideally combined with each other. Thanks to the well-chosen length, color and design, almond-shaped marigolds can perfectly fit into any look.

On long nails, not all patterns look attractive, therefore, the choice of design must be approached with special attention. In the trend, manicure with the allocation of one or two fingers - they are covered with sparkles, foil, rhinestones. Basically, accents are placed on the middle and ring fingers.

Pointe shoes

Pointe nails have become real favorites in 2019. This form is a square or trapezoid tapered at the end, making this type of manicure ideal for long nails. Short ones are not given such a shape, since they look awkward with her.

But the long nail plates, designed in the form of pointe shoes, fit into any image, giving it a special showiness and style. Since the shape of the pointe is quite bright, you should not overload the manicure with a complex design.

Monochrome nail plates with a slight accent in the form of sparkles or rhinestones are in trend. Looks great on nails of this shape and ombre effect, as well as a soft bed gradient.

Oval shape

Fashion trends of 2019 incline girls to be more natural, thanks to which the popularity of oval nails is increasing again. This shape looks perfect on nails of any length and can be combined with almost all types of designs.

The jacket remains at the peak of popularity, but this year the trend will be a color version of this design. No less popular is the moon manicure, which is ideally combined with oval nail plates.

Shades of dark colors

Dark-colored nail designs (the photo collection is presented later in the article) require the right combination of shades.

In 2019, fashionable shades in dark manicure are:

• brown;
• olive;
• marsh;
• emerald;
• plum;
• wine;
• Marsala color;
• eggplant;
• cherry.

Saturated wine and berry tones and marsala color will add passion and brightness to the image. These luscious shades are ideally combined with both spectacular decor and laconic. To complement the solemn look, this is an indispensable manicure color that looks luxurious in combination with rhinestones or patterns. In order not to burden the image, it is enough to select only one or two fingers.

Accent nail plates are covered with glitter, floral patterns or decorated with rhinestones.

The manicure in olive, marsh and chocolate tones looks very original. In order for nail art in these colors to fit perfectly into any image, it is necessary to carefully select shades that must be perfectly combined with the skin tone.

These colors are in perfect harmony with each other, so by combining them, you can get a non-trivial stylish manicure. The brightest and most saturated in this color scheme is emerald. It is he who is ideal for celebrations. Purple is no less popular in 2019. All its shades, including eggplant and plum, add elegance and prestige to the look.

You can decorate such a manicure with glitter, rhinestones, floral patterns. Since these are bright and juicy colors, you should not burden the image with unnecessary decor, it is enough to focus on 1-2 nails. Dark manicure can be more than just monotonous. With the help of it, it is worth creating an original bright jacket or moon manicure.

And also dark rich tones are ideal for foundations under:

• various types of rubbing;
• cat's eye;
• marble;

• mirror coating;
• broken glass.

Successful dark color combinations

For a manicure to be attractive and expressive, it is necessary to correctly combine the colors. Even if they are contrasting, they should complement each other beautifully. You can combine different shades of the same color, contrasting colors and even completely different ones. The simplest manicure is monochrome.

In this case, it is not necessary to use only one shade, there can be as many as you like. However, they should all be from the same color scheme.

The most striking and expressive example of monochrome manicure is the ombre effect with a smooth flow of one shade into another.

For a two-tone manicure, it is better to use universal contrasting colors or tones of the same temperature. Compositions with two different colors from scales close to each other look no less interesting. The most unusual and striking trend in 2019 was space-style manicure. Perfectly matched colors are used for this design.

These are rich shades:

• blue;
• purple;
• silvery;
• blue.

Red shades in manicure can be combined with yellow, blue and green, as well as black and white classics. Gray acts as a great backdrop for flowers and patterns in purple and crimson tones. A rich fuchsia shade is also suitable here. Cherry looks great with sandy hues.

You can combine it with light yellow or orange, beige, gray and even azure color. Brown goes well with many shades. It can be combined with a bright saturated blue or green, as well as calm pink or cream. To keep the manicure dark, there should be a little light palette.

How to make a beautiful dark manicure: step by step instructions, ideas

Dark-colored nail designs (photos show the most popular designs) are in demand among fashionistas.

Matte manicure in dark colors

There are several ways to achieve the desired result.

Using matte gel polish

After application, it does not have a glossy finish. The only thing is that the color scheme is not very diverse. But, with matte gel polish, you can carry out any interesting designs. For example, cover all nails with a glossy finish, and make a couple of fingers matte, or vice versa.

Step by step - this is done as follows:

• Process the nail plates.
• Degrease.
• Apply a base coat, which must be dried in a special lamp.
• Apply the selected matte shade, which can also be cured in the lamp.
• Apply top.

In the absence of matte gel polishes, you can remove the top layer of the top coat with a buff.

Matt top finish

It can even be applied to a glossy base. It can be with or without a sticky layer. The product is applied to the dried layer of varnish and can be easily removed with a degreaser.

The dark matte finish is perfect for any outfit, including everyday. In addition, it can be easily made elegant with rhinestones, sparkles, all kinds of patterns and decorative elements.

Drawings on dark manicure with gel polish

If you look at the latest indicators on fashion trends in manicure, then more in demand:

• geometric figures;
• zigzags;
• all kinds of stripes;
• points.

You can use regular masking tape to get straight, straight lines. You can also make stencils from it to give all kinds of patterns.

Geometric shapes are drawn with a brush, and circles and dots are applied with dots.

But you should not cover all the nail plates with patterns and ornaments - it will look too pretentious. Better to focus on a few fingers.

Glitter manicure

You can use glitter to dilute a matte manicure. Such nail art will look great not only on short nails, but also on long ones. It can be decorated with patterns in the form of monograms or broken lines, as well as with decorative elements.

Gold sparkles will look gorgeous on a dark matte manicure... Such a manicure will give its owner a special chic, charm and luxury. It is recommended to apply the glitter evenly so that there are no irregularities, since on a matte surface it stands out very much and is striking.

Foil design

This manicure has been very popular for several years and is in the first place. It can be used not only as an accent on multiple fingers, but also as a basic base coat.

With the help of foil, you can create all sorts of geometric shapes and volumetric images. This manicure can also be combined with a matte finish. It is perfect for both a classic business dress and a formal one.

Manicure with rhinestones

Many women prefer to accentuate their manicure with stones and rhinestones. They look especially impressive on a matte dark finish. Such a manicure is suitable for any age category of representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, whether it be casual or festive attire.

You can decorate marigolds with these elements not only in professional conditions, but also at home, having everything you need. Before applying the gel polish, it is recommended to perform procedures for the care of the nail plate, and then proceed with the application of stones or rhinestones.

There are two ways to attach decorative elements:

1. In the absence of glue, you can resort to this option: put stones on the newly applied gel polish, dry in a lamp. Such decoration won't last long. To apply the stone neatly, you can do this with wet-base toothpicks, manicure sticks, wax pencils and tweezers.
2. You can resort to glueing stones with a special adhesive. It will take quite a bit for the decor to fix well.

Ombre

This is an interesting manicure with smooth color transitions from bright to dark or vice versa. This application will look spectacular on longer nails.

The gradient can be applied not only to all plates, but also to focus on a pair of fingers. And it will also look great to darken the edge of the base or end of the nail plate with a dark or black matte finish.

Moon manicure

For a long time, this manicure has been very popular among the fair sex. And the designers never cease to amaze with new and new design ideas to make such nail art more attractive:

Manicure with a "smile"

It is done as follows:

1. Draw a curved line at the base of the nail plate.
2. Paint over with a contrasting color.
3. Decorate with decorative elements as needed.

This manicure will look great not only on long nails, but also on short ones. It lengthens short fingers remarkably. You can play with a smile and bend it the other way, which will make the manicure even more original.

Well in triangular format

This is a new design idea to replace the classic smile with a triangular one. Such a manicure design is suitable for a business look.

The hole can be painted over with contrasting shades and left unpainted.

French

French, made in dark shades, is versatile. After all, such a design is relevant for any event. The owner with such nail art can go to a festive event and wear it in everyday situations.

Professionals recommend diluting the French composition in dark colors with additional elements:

• twigs;
• lace;
• rhinestones;
• bows;
• peas;
• geometric shapes.

A correctly marked line of the jacket will help to visually make the nail longer.

Nude

Another way to advantageously lengthen your fingers is to use nude shades of gel polishes. The result is a versatile and elegant manicure. Decorations from milky to brown colors are popular. This color scheme looks perfect on different lengths of the nail plate..

Adding rhinestones or applying a pattern in a delicate color palette on a dark background will make your nails look more elegant. You cannot do without matte nude, it is possible to alternate it with a glossy one.

Cat's eye and other techniques

The trend of the current season is a dark cat-eye manicure. This effect is relevant in combination with glossy dark shades. Themed drawings, origami style and geometry do not lose popularity. Most fashionistas prefer to apply a thick transparent top to the matte surface.

Such a pattern does not look intrusive, but in turn shimmers when exposed to light rays. Actual design - inlaid with rhinestones. You can lay out such a newfangled pattern yourself, without having any skills. For this solution, rhinestones of different sizes will be required, they are usually diluted with broths.

Casting

This design solution is relevant for both natural and extended nails. For application, gel varnishes and conventional coatings are used.The very process of casting on the nail plate is performed using a transfer foil for nail art.

It is not difficult to purchase material, a huge selection is provided in any specialized store. Color solutions delight with their variety. This makes it possible to create many different designs. The foil is usually transferred to a special glue or nail polish.

Kamifubuki

For glamorous people, the perfect solution would be a kamifubuki manicure. Bright elements subtly highlight the dark design. Sparkles of various sizes on a transparent background will complement the beauty of the nail shape. The best fixing of decorative elements will be obtained on not dried varnish.

The distribution of comifubics can be varied:

• along the line that frames the hole;
• for the entire nail;
• in a chaotic manner.

Broken glass

An original drawing with bright highlights and overflows is created using small pieces of holographic nail cellophane. Thanks to the special glue, it adheres well to the nail plate.

From the material "broken glass" you can create many options for design - these are:

• multi-colored foil;
• mirror cellophane;
• holographic stickers.

A truly spectacular manicure will make a black background, in which there will be silver and gold splashes. In nail art, this design is called a three-dimensional pattern.

Glitters

Glitter is a varnish texture with large glitters.

In form, they are:

• round;
• rectangular;
• sticks-straws;
• stars;
• snowflakes.

With the help of such a decorative material, it is not difficult to create a festive manicure. For a girl, the chosen nail design is a personal decision.

It is easy to follow fashion, as several nail shapes, a new dark color palette, many design options and original decorative elements are in trend. The offered photos will help the fair sex to make their choice.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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