Purple manicure for short nails. The combination of colors, photos, new items 2020 gel polish

The color purple has been associated with wealth and luxury for centuries. A manicure in such tones is suitable for both long and short nails. Thanks to the wide palette of colors, you can create different design options, thereby making your work special and individual.

General recommendations for purple gel polish manicure on short nails

From the point of view of psychology, purple refers to the calm and mysterious. Stylists recommend using these colors in manicure to create light and romantic looks. At first glance, purple seems to be a simple color, but its palette has many shades, ranging from light light purple to brutal dark purple.

Features of using gel polish on short nails:

1. Easy care... A short manicure is much easier to care for and tidy. The shorter the length, the fewer cosmetic defects that affect the nail plate (eg cracking, staining, delamination).
2. Convenience... With short nails it is easier to cope with household chores, clean, peel vegetables, wash. In addition to convenience, these nails are perfect for work that does not allow for a long manicure.
   
3. Fashion trends... Neat short legs will always be popular. This length allows you to combine various designs, decoration with rhinestones and patterns that make the manicure sophisticated and elegant.

Purple manicure for short nails can be combined with different clothes, while the right color will not look defiant.

Rules for performing manicure on short nails:

• the nail plate on all fingers must be the same size and shape;
• it is necessary to first remove the keratinized skin and cuticles around the nails;
• the length of the nail above the fingertip should not exceed 1-2 mm;
• the decor is selected individually, depending on the style of the girl, the shape of the nails, and for what purposes the manicure is performed;
• manicure allows a combination of no more than 3 shades;
• it is not advisable to complement short nails with a voluminous design, acrylic modeling and a lot of rhinestones.

For everyday manicure, shades of a lilac palette are suitable. A bolder design for a party or event lets you choose dark purple or lilac colors.

Choice of decoration and design

One of the simple and effective options is ombre. A smooth transition from a dark shade of purple to light will go well with both casual and festive wear. In addition, this option is suitable for any age.

When choosing a design with rhinestones, do not get too carried away with jewelry made of stones. It is enough to decorate 1-2 nails. Glitter goes well with purple, which can be applied in various ways.

Design options:

1. French... The use of a jacket is a classic, it can be combined with different shades.From the violet range, delicate shades of lilac in combination with white are suitable for such a manicure. This option is suitable for any clothing and is often chosen for summer design.
2. Moon manicure... The optimal combination is rich plum and pale purple colors. This option is also considered a classic; you can use it by combining it with different looks.
3. Using rubbing... Metallic design has been at the height of the fashion industry for several years. Multi-nail designs will be a great addition to the entire purple palette.
4. Plated with rhinestones... The use of glitter stones is popular in any manicure. Thus, you can brighten even a plain matte or glossy finish. Rhinestones can be laid out on nails in various patterns.
   
5. Geometry... Geometric decals and designs are perfect to complement purple short nails.

Techniques and methods of purple gel polish manicure on short nails

Before starting to coat with gel polish, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the nails, for this:

• nails are given the desired shape with a file;
• the nail plate is processed with a grinding file;
• it is necessary to move and cut the cuticle;
• the nail plate is treated with a special degreasing agent.

When making a manicure on short nails, first of all, the master tries to visually lengthen them. To do this, it is necessary to place all drawings and patterns vertically. It is not advisable to choose an image of large and small flowers as decoration.

Necessary tools and materials for manicure:

1. Shovel (pusher).
2. File for processing nails.
3. Grinding buff.
4. Nail scissors.
5. Forceps.
6. UV lamp.
7. Degreasing agent.
8. Base and top coat.
9. Liquid for removing the sticky layer.

When choosing a material for a manicure, it is advisable to focus on a hybrid product that contains a regular varnish and gel. Such a composition is practical, stays on nails for a long time, dries quickly and is odorless.

Monochrome purple manicure gel polish on short nails

The classic version does not lose its popularity and is considered the height of sophistication. An elegant purple manicure is suitable for bold girls who like to look bright. Delicate shades will complement a romantic look.

For girls with dark skin, violet and wisteria will be optimal colors. Cold shades are suitable for fair-skinned representatives: lavender, pale lilac, pink-lilac. Of the entire purple range, lavender and its variations are considered the most universal.

The combination of purple manicure with different shades

Purple manicure for short nails can be combined with the main basic shades: white, black, gray, beige. Such combinations look advantageous in a restrained and strict manicure.

For lovers of bright experiments, more daring combinations with yellow, pink, green, emerald and turquoise are suitable. Gradient purple manicure allows the use of raspberry and purple hues.

The main combinations of purple with popular shades:

Matte purple manicure with gel polish on short nails

Matte finish in 2020 is gaining more and more popularity. This manicure looks elegant and stylish in any shade.

Benefits of matte gel polish:

• durability, in comparison with gloss, matte version lasts much longer;
• elegant look, matte coated allows for a wide choice of colors, so even a monochromatic manicure will look stylish;

• on the basis of a matte manicure, you can create various designs by combining techniques and decor.

There are several ways to obtain a matte finish:

1. Gel polish... Some manufacturers produce varnishes that, after lamp drying, provide a matte finish. This method is considered the most simple and convenient.
2. Special top... A glossy manicure with a finished design must be covered with a matte top. After drying in a lamp, the sticky layer is removed from the surface and a finished manicure is obtained. The disadvantage of this method is that the top behaves unpredictably, may lie unevenly and crack.
3. Grinding... After applying a glossy coating and removing the sticky layer, the surface of the nail is processed with a special cutter. As a result, the nails become dull, but slightly rough.
4. Acrylic Powder... In order to get matte nails, it is necessary to thoroughly powder the surface of each nail. It should be remembered that the product is applied to the sticky layer, and the excess is removed with a brush. The disadvantage of such a manicure is its fragility.

In addition to the usual matte purple varnish, craftsmen use various designs. Among them, the patterned coating is especially relevant. This manicure is suitable for spring and summer. For lovers of classics and restrained style, minimalist patterns, stripes, laces, dots are optimal.

Highlighting several nails with sparkles can make a manicure festive.

The universal colors for a purple base would be gold and silver. The design with sparkles of the same color as the varnish also looks beautiful. A matte jacket with regular and varnish tips is a classic in the manicure field, with its help you can get exquisite nails. To diversify the coating, the masters add drawings, rhinestones or patterns.

Variants of purple manicure with gel polish on short nails with patterns and drawings

Before decorating your nails with patterns or decor, you need to study the basic rules:

1. The drawing should take up to 1/3 of the nail. Otherwise, the pattern will shorten the nail and make it wider.
2. It is important for short nails to use vertical stripes that can be painted or laid out with decorative elements.
   
3. In order to visually narrow the nail plate, you can leave the edges of the nail slightly unpainted.
4. The pattern is selected depending on the shape of the nail. Flowers are suitable for an oval shape, and geometric elements look great on a rectangular one.

Pattern options:

1. At the peak of popularity are geometric patterns that are located randomly. For example, a rhombus is depicted on one nail, and a square and a triangle on the other.
2. An unusual design will be an image of the Egyptian style. In this case, you can draw or glue stencils with birds, people, hieroglyphs. It can take a long time to work on such a manicure, but the result is worth it.The disadvantage of this solution is that for the Egyptian manicure it is necessary to choose appropriate clothes (stylized dress, blouse decorated with beads).
3. A manicure with dots looks spectacular. It can be performed even without special equipment, with only a toothpick. In the future, you can purchase a special dots tool, with which dots are drawn in different sizes.
4. One of the most current trends in manicure is space. In order to get such a design, you need three varnishes: black, blue and white, as well as sponge and dots. The nails are covered with black varnish in several layers and dried. The sponge is dipped in white varnish and touched with it on each nail. At the end, the nails are treated with a sponge with blue varnish. Planets can be painted with white varnish using dots.

   

5. The next stylish option is graffiti. The main advantage of such a manicure is its simplicity and quick implementation. The nail plate is covered with a base purple varnish, and then with a thin brush, smudges, lines and stains are drawn.

Decor on purple manicure with gel polish on short nails

The easiest way to decorate your manicure is to add rhinestones. This technique is universal for any master and allows you to make a great manicure in a short time without using complex tools. In order for a manicure to look concise and attractive, it is necessary to carefully select the design, the number of stones and their size.

The shorter and wider the nail, the smaller the rhinestones should be.

Stones can be placed in the center of the nail, form holes, patterns. Purple glitter short nails can be used to create a festive manicure that is formal and discreet.

Glitter can be used to decorate the entire surface of the nail, only its tip, or make all kinds of patterns. Special sand is often used for decoration. The sand will look harmoniously in the same color as the base varnish.

Fashion trends of purple manicure gel polish on short nails in 2020

Actual nail forms for purple manicure in 2020:

• oval;
• almond;

• pointed;
• rectangular.

In 2020, silver, gold and metallic combined with purple manicure are especially popular. Such coatings can completely fall on 1-2 nails or take part in the decor, forming lines, patterns. Also at the peak of popularity is the formation of a nail hole in gold and silver.

When doing purple manicure, it is recommended to leave a few nails with a clear varnish, and on top apply a thin vertical strip of the same color as the main shade.

This minimalistic design looks stylish and restrained. In another version, you can leave all the nails transparent, and draw 1 or more vertical stripes on top. If the manicure is done for a party or celebration, preference is given to a special technique - foiling. In this way, a mirror effect can be obtained.

In 2020, the use of various decor for purple manicure remains popular: beads, rhinestones, 3D decorations, sand, foil. Despite the abundant number of different decorations, minimalism remains in fashion, so nails should be decorated in moderation.

Purple manicure has one of the main advantages - a wide range of shades and options... An exquisite color palette allows you to create an image for everyday life and a special occasion. It should be remembered that the key to perfect coverage on short nails is the right choice of color and decoration.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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