The fashion world is fickle in all its forms. The art of manicure is no exception. It does not stand still and enriches the palette with new colors and techniques from year to year. In the new 2020, nail designs of various lengths in gray and its shades are in trend. Blue graphite, smoky, wet asphalt - will be relevant as the main background and in multi-toned design compositions.
Features of manicure in gray tones
When choosing a gray color for a manicure, it should be borne in mind that it does not tolerate a bright neighborhood of paints... When composing a composition, you need to give preference to soft, discreet shades, pastel colors.
The length of the manicure is also important. When applied to short nails in dark and matte shades, gray will visually shorten them. To avoid this, it is recommended to use light colors, options with a glossy or pearlescent tint are possible.
Nails of medium length and longer will adorn any texture and shades of gray. If you wish to dilute it with other colors, we use a range of natural and pastel colors. In this combination, a gradient, marble pattern or stardust looks great.
Nail design in gray, depending on the shade, suits girls of any color type.
Fair-haired owners of blue and gray eyes should pay attention to the following shades:
- silver;
- platinum;
- gray;
- ashen;
- gray-blue;
- smoky;
- frost;
- flint;
- pigeon.
Brown-haired women and brunettes face deeper, darker and more saturated tones:
- carbonic;
- marengo;
- monsoon;
- slate;
- toro;
- basaltic;
- anthracite;
- gray quartz;
- wet asphalt.
When choosing a color for a manicure, you also need to consider other components of the image.
Business style does not tolerate catchy "flashy" combinations, so the following are suitable for it:
- quartz;
- mouse gray;
- French gray;
- zircon;
- gainsborough;
- pigeon.
In a more informal setting, calm classic tones are relevant:
- charcoal gray;
- slate;
- wet stone;
- monsoon;
- toro;
- Marengo.
Light and dark gray
Light gray varnish looks good on nails of any length... It is used as the main and base tone when drawing a picture. Geometric shapes, colored contrasting stripes, floral elements, winter patterns, stars, polka dots are harmoniously arranged on it.
Do not forget about the fashionable contouring technique that visually lengthens the nails. To do this, you need to walk in the center of the plate with a lighter shade of varnish, and on the sides - with a dark one.
For those who prefer dark colors, deep gray is an alternative to black. Despite the showiness of a monochromatic manicure, it can be varied with light stickers, beads, rubbing, rhinestones. In addition, a small shimmer will refresh the dark background, which will give your nails a magical shine.
A bold accent can be created on individual nails by experimenting with polish textures and using a matte finish.
Matte or glossy?
The matte finish has been in trend for several seasons as the most natural.It allows you to create an everyday discreet and rather extravagant manicure, which will distinguish its owner from the crowd with its nobility.
Gloss is a classic in trendy festive looks that does not go out of fashion among young girls. It is often used for both everyday and formal manicure. With the help of various rubbing, glossy gray can be beaten with an unusual mirror shimmer.
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| Benefits | Softens the sharp lines of long, sharp nails. Recommended for use on square and triangular manicure | Relevant at any time of the day and appropriate in various styles - from strict business to modern youth |
| disadvantages | Emphasizes imperfections and minor flaws in the nail plates. You can correct imperfections with a drawing, rhinestones, foil | When applied with ordinary varnish, scratches are prone, which stand out strongly on a smooth surface. The situation will be corrected by covering with transparent shellac |
To make matte nail art look elegant, you need to use dark saturated colors to create it. Such a manicure is suitable for self-confident persons, and romantic natures are better off giving preference to soft pastel shades with a velvet design in the form of various powders, powders, and shimmering stardust.
For a change, experts suggest combining matte and glossy textures, creating a combined manicure.
French in gray tones
The design of gray nails using the French technique is a new original solution to the classic version. With a contrasting background, you can decorate the free edge of the plate with a dark slate or smoky shade in the form of a straight line or diagonal.
To create a modern look, when painting the edge of the nail master, they use glitter, foil or volumetric decorative elements.
Another option is to apply a matte gray base, and varnish the edge with a darker color or sprinkle with sparkles. Nails in this design will not go unnoticed and a manicure will be a bright addition to an evening and solemn look.
Gray manicure with gel polish
Girls with brittle nails cannot afford to change the coating frequently, since the aggressive components of the washes contribute to their even greater destruction. In this case, it is recommended to use gel polish, which ensures the durability of the manicure for up to two weeks.
Gray shades look good in this technique thanks to the final glossy finish. At the same time, the nails look well-groomed for a long time. The technique is resistant to damage and scratches.
Gray manicure with shellac
Shellac is good because if you have an ultraviolet lamp, you can apply and remove it yourself at home. Moreover, it is as reliable as gel polish. This advantage makes it possible to embody individual fantasies in the creation of nail art compositions.
For example, gradient overflows from deep gray to light smoky. You can combine colors at your discretion using the ombre technique, use spraying, creating an exquisite manicure for all occasions.
Ombre, gradient in gray
Combining the gray scale using the ombre or gradient technique with shades of purple, pink, burgundy, black and even gold, the masters create interesting compositions. The color transition is done both from light to dark, and vice versa. The following solution will be extraordinary: apply different shades of gray to each finger separately, creating a gradient transition from thumb to pinky.
It is appropriate to supplement these techniques with large rhinestones or stones, geometric patterns, marble patterns, shiny powder.
Gray manicure with gold
Gray is one of the few tones that goes well with gold... This combination looks spectacular when performing French manicure, gradient, when creating appliques with gold foil and dusting.
Nail art with gold glitter emphasizes the luxurious image of its owner. Large jewelry will be appropriate in an evening look, and light gold dust will add sophistication to everyday life.
Gray manicure with silver
A gray manicure with a silver accent is a great alternative to gold. This design is by the way in the winter. With silver glitter or white varnish, you can create real snow compositions.
Appliques in silver, such as stars, add a playful touch to your outfit. The only drawback is that such experiments will be inappropriate in a work environment, so it is not recommended to perform them using the shellac technique or using gel polish.
Gray glitter manicure
Sequins give a holiday feeling and cheer up. A manicure using large shiny decor elements is suitable for special occasions, when creating an evening look and for relaxing in an informal setting.
So that shiny nail art does not become a hindrance on weekdays, it should be "dimmed" with pastel shades and use a very fine dusting, or apply glitter only on one or two fingers. An excellent option is to shine only the area of the root hole. Such a composition looks discreet, but not boring either.
Gray manicure with rub
Rub in with the effect of a mirror, liquid diamond, prism, chromatic is a trendy combination of 2020. These components have a silvery sheen that perfectly complements any shade of gray.
The coating does not require bright decoration, but it can be varied with small crystals or spraying. The main thing here is not to overdo it, so that the manicure does not come out lurid.
Gray manicure with rhinestones
Do not be afraid of nail art with rhinestones. It is relevant this season as well. Craftsmen offer many options with small and large stones that look appropriate in any style.
Individual nails are decorated with rhinestones, laying them out in longitudinal stripes or in a semicircle at the nail arch. With their help, you can create the appearance of light drops, small stars, use them as an accent in simple drawings or stick them in the corner of the plate.
If you use transparent elements or pick them up to match the varnish, then this combination will be appropriate even in a strict business environment. It is not recommended to apply rhinestones of bright contrasting colors on a gray background..
Gray manicure with foil
The use of foil in the design of gray nails is effective and modern. With its help, they create broken geometric compositions, shiny marble patterns, perform manicure in a moon style or a jacket. Pieces of foil give the nails a special shine, which favorably refreshes and emphasizes any look.
It is important not to use large pieces on short nails. In this case, it is best to completely cover the plate with shiny tape.
Gray manicure with monograms
Monograms look organic against a contrasting background. For a light gray pattern, the base can be black, burgundy and dark blue.
If the base is deeper and more saturated, the pattern is applied in white, pale pink, beige and pastel tones. Patterns in the 3D technique give the manicure a special charm and sophistication.
Gray manicure with kamifubuki
Kamifubuki are confetti of various shapes and colors made from shiny materials. Using such elements, bright compositions are created that complement a cheerful, carefree image.
This technique is not suitable for everyday use, but is relevant in an informal festive setting.
Manicure gray cat's eye
With the use of special magnets and varnishes with metal particles, you can make a stylish nail design in gray with an optical effect reminiscent of the overflow of cat's eyes. It plays beautifully on nails of any length and is stable.
Depending on the chosen shade, "cat" manicure will have to be in place on weekdays and celebrations. Such nail art cannot be created with shellac, since it requires quick drying. But you can safely use simple varnishes and gels with magnetic properties.
Fashion ideas, new items
Gray patterned
A patterned manicure has a number of advantages over uniform designs. With its help, you can hide the flaws of the nail plate, visually lengthen the nail, give it a different shape, and place individual accents.
The classical painting technique is easy to perform and does not require any special skills. Drawings can consist of both simple lines and intricate patterns. You can combine gray with bright, pastel, dark tones, the choice of which determines the appropriateness of such a manicure in a given situation.
Floral motifs are ideal for a gentle romantic look. For lovers of free style - ethnic drawings, abstraction, broken geometry. Youth design diversifies animalistic or animation elements.
Gray with black
The combination of gray and black looks somewhat brutal. It is not used often, mainly on special occasions or when creating a certain image. Such a union will transform sparkles, powder, shimmer.
It is best to combine these colors in the form of geometric patterns, moon manicure, or supplement them with a third, softening color, for example, powdery or milky white.
Gray with white
The combination of gray and white looks advantageous in French manicure... It can be combined with the application of silver glitter or create a smooth ombre from light to dark.
White patterns look good on a gray background, especially if they are made using the 3D technique. This option is ideal for winter or floral manicure.
Gray with beige
Gray with beige is one of the options for the classic combination with pink. Here you can give free rein to imagination and experiment with shades, shapes, techniques and patterns.
An elegant everyday manicure involves a combination of matte gray and glossy beige. This decision takes place in any setting.
Gray with blue
Quite a rare and bold combination of gray and blue. It is used on long nails of the correct shape, otherwise the manicure may not look very neat.
It is important to combine either only cold tones or warm tones. Such a tandem of flowers will be relevant all year round. Bright decor elements will help to refresh it.
Wedding manicure in gray tones
Modern wedding fashion has long ago moved away from classic images and allows you to use the most non-standard color solutions. For example, with a dress of snow-white color, a manicure with a shade of platinum, gainsborough, river mother-of-pearl will look great.
Lace nails have a special charm. To emphasize its delicate structure, a light contrasting background is needed. Monsoon, pigeon's wing, zircon tones are appropriate here.
A French gray or silver manicure will also work great with a bridal outfit. Complementing it with rhinestones, crystal drops, transparent or light patterns, will add solemnity, charm and sophistication to the touching image of the bride.
Evening manicure in gray tones
The original version of the evening gray manicure will be a combination of a matte top and stained glass or black shellac. A variety of art deco decorations, geometric gradient, volumetric drawings, stickers are suitable for publication.
In an informal setting, matte gray nail art with gold, scotch tapes is relevant. The marble pattern, cat's eye, metal and mirror rubbing, and combinations of rhinestones look no less impressive. In the evening look, decorative elements are allowed, which are not recommended for everyday manicure.
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2020 gray nail design is rich in ideas and novelties. This color has a wide palette of shades that diversifies and complements any look in everyday, business, solemn and romantic atmosphere.