Classic manicure for short nails. Photos, new designs gel polish 2020

Today, classic manicure for short nails in salons is performed using gel varnishes. There is an opportunity to choose a photo of the design you like from the master's album. You can embody your fantasies in nail design at home if you purchase the necessary set of polymer materials and a special lamp for drying coatings (UV or LEDD model).

General recommendations for classic manicure with gel polish for short nails

Today, coatings are polymer blends that provide long-lasting manicure. However, the preservation of gloss and color is guaranteed only if the rules for applying to the nails are strictly followed. There are no secondary steps in the gel polish coating process. Not high-quality performance of each element will lead to problems in the use of the coating and its fragility.

Required set of materials:

The duration of wearing the coating depends on the quality of the manicure and materials, but mechanical damage is also possible as a result of blows and injuries to the fingers. The aesthetic appearance is disrupted over time due to the biological growth of the nails. In such cases, correction procedures or a complete change of coverage are provided.

Techniques and methods of classic manicure with gel polish for short nails

Manicure trends allow you to avoid a single color coating on all fingers. It is allowed to use a different design on two fingers. These can be colors that are neighbors in the palette, and unexpectedly bright accents. For this, pairs of fingers are selected: little finger - thumb or ring - middle finger.

Classic manicure options:

• French manicure with different variations of the "smile line" design along the free edge of the nail;
• moon manicure - from the technique of applying varnishes at the nail hole (with a concave or convex "smile line");
• aquarium design;
• monochromatic coating using mirror rubbing and flocks;
• gradient manicure;
• stained glass and geometric design;
• contrasting manicure;
• designs using holographic rubbing and velvet sand;
• designs using decorative elements - rhinestones, foil, kamifubik.

For experienced designers, there are more sophisticated techniques using an airbrush or Chinese painting.

Classic manicure for short nails

It is done according to the following scheme:

1. The preparation of a natural nail for coating consists in a manicure. It is necessary to shape the nail plate (photo options are presented below). Move aside or cut off the cuticle, clean the pterygium near the lateral ridges. Many masters do not recommend soaking your fingers before applying gel polish, which increases the moisture of the nail and is fraught with detachments of the material in the future. This manipulation can be performed using an orange stick or mechanically by machining with a router.
2. Remove dust with a brush after processing with a milling cutter or nail file, treat the surface with a buff.
3. Wipe the nail and side rollers with an alcohol-based liquid. Allow the finger to dry completely after processing.
4. Apply the primer to the horny surface only. Avoid flowing under the lateral ridges and cuticles; for this, apply the product with a wrung-out brush. On contact with skin, it causes burning pain and possibly allergies. Dries in the air within 5-7 minutes. The beauty of such an aggressive material is that it kills fungi in the nail tissue. Further coating provides a favorable environment for the growth of these microorganisms.
5. Base covering the nail. It is carried out in one layer, not reaching the lateral borders and cuticle by 1 mm. The material is fluid and will fill the gaps on its own. Drying in a lamp, from 30 to 60 sec. depending on the power of the tool.
   
6. At this stage, there is a direct coating of gel polish or the creation of a complex design. To apply the material, brushes from a bottle with varnish are used. The coating is not applied to the edge of the nail plate, which will avoid material flowing under the skin and make the coating neat. It is recommended to fill the gaps with a special thin paint brush. It has a durable artificial bristle and will allow the colored material to stretch along the edges of the nail plate. In this case, the skin can be mechanically pushed back with the fingers of the second hand, and the brush can be accessed to the very edge of the nail plate. Such a layer is dried in a lamp, from 30 to 120 seconds. As a rule, darker coatings require longer drying times. The duration of the wear of the coating and the absence of chips and detachments depend on the quality of polymerization. To avoid the curing of the varnish in waves, which happens with some materials in powerful lamps, it is necessary to apply thin layers. Each is dried trimmed. This will take time, but will save the coating from bald spots (streaks of color when applied unevenly) and deformation.
7. The use of a top is the final stage of a manicure. Depending on the desired effect, a matt or glossy topcoat is applied. In the case of using decorative elements - sliders, kamifubiks, rhinestones or casting, it is recommended to cover with a top in two layers, carefully processing the areas with decor. The design is lamp-dried for up to 60 sec.
8. The final stage is the application of caring products - oils or tonics to the cuticle and skin around the nail.

Monochrome classic gel polish manicure for short nails

The most common design option for short nails is a monochromatic gel polish. Manicurists have brought this boring finish into a variety of interesting designs.

Options for a solid color manicure on short nails:

1. Nude manicure - consists of a coating in beige and brown tones. The brown ruler ends in very light, warm shades. Suitable for all styles and colors of clothing due to its naturalness. It will allow you to combine the coating with both office wear and evening wear.
2. Coating in pastel colors - classic design for short nails. A pastel color palette is used (all bright shades with an admixture of white, which creates muted, delicate tones).Suitable for all seasons. In winter, it is recommended to use the blue range, and in the fall - brown. Creates a gentle, sophisticated look that blends with the business style of a modern office.
   
3. Velvet manicure is obtained when applied to a monochromatic coating of viscose fiber - flock. This material is ground into fine powder, which is sold in cans of different weights. The colors are available on the market in a wide range. It is necessary to choose the powder according to the color of the coating. It is applied on a sticky layer of varnish or a damp topcoat. After polymerization in the lamp, the remaining flock is removed with a fan brush. The coating has a rough, matte appearance. The nail looks velvety.

Classic manicure with gel polish for short nails in different shades

Modern fashion allows you to combine even colors - antagonists. Such a manicure will have a defiant appearance. For example, combinations of pink and blue, yellow and green, red and black.

Classic manicure for short nails (photos of its multi-colored coatings are presented below) can be embodied in the following designs:

1. Contrast monochromatic manicure created by covering different nails with two colors. Most often, the ring and middle fingers are highlighted in a different color. Colors are allowed to be selected at will. In summer, green and orange, pink and blue are used to create a mischievous look. For a romantic look, combinations of pastel colors are suitable: white and blue, peach and gray. The combination of red and black is considered a bright classic of this design.
2. Gradient manicure using 2 shades. It is not recommended to use more colors for short nails. When mixed, they will merge into one unpleasant color and ruin the design. Gradient coloring (smooth transition of one color to another) can be horizontal and vertical. Vertical blending is recommended for short free edge lengths. Depending on the selected shades, designs of different styles are obtained. To create a business look, cool gradients (blue - gray, purple - burgundy, cherry - black) are suitable. Summer designs combine blends of white with the entire color palette.
3. Ombre coating... On a nail covered with one color, a drawing is applied around the edge of the nail. With a thin brush, trace the contour of the nail, creating a frame around the color. The nail looks like a rimmed stone. "Ombre" is drawn with dark colors on a wet coating and smoothly spreads to the center of the nail. This design looks strict and unusual, does not require special skills in execution.
4. Unconventional "French"... Unlike the classic French manicure with a combination of white and pastel colors, today it is allowed to combine all colors in such a design. For a business style, a black "smile line" on a not bright red background is suitable. And the evening look will emphasize the combination of a white base and a black "smile".

Today's women do not need to match the tone of the varnish to the color of the hat or handbag. Nail design expresses the mood and character of the owner, can change at will and embody any fantasies.

Matte classic manicure gel polish for short nails

Gel polishes, like polymeric materials, have a bright glossy shine after curing. It is accentuated by a glossy top. However, not everyone likes the play of glare on the surface of the nail. Sometimes it just isn't appropriate for the situation. Manicurists have come up with designs with conventional gel polishes, but after a special topcoat, they become matte.

How to achieve a matte effect:

• using a special matte top;
• Powder with velvet sand to match the coating.

To create a strict look, it is enough to cover any design with a matte finish layer. This type of manicure looks elegant on short nails. A matte finish is applied to the entire nail surface. The use of "velvet sand" gives extra volume to the nail.

Classic manicure options with patterns and drawings

Any design can be repeated at home. Some of them require certain skills and special materials. However, you can decorate your nails with patterns yourself and without artistic skills. To facilitate home manicure, the nail art industry produces many different print designs called sliders.

Classic manicure for short nails (a photo of possible options using patterns is presented below):

1. Using sliders (printed pictures on thick glossy paper). In the water, the picture and the base are stratified. The drawing is transferred to the nail with tweezers and sealed on top with a top layer. To apply the slider, a contrasting nail coating is used to make the picture look brighter. This decor option is not suitable for a business image, but it will create a romantic or mischievous look.
2. Design with sticky images. Such pictures resemble scotch tape. Having picked up their edge, they are torn off from the base film and transferred to a nail covered with gel polish. In this way, nails are decorated with lace patterns. The image is applied on a thin film through which the base color of the nail is visible. It gives the impression of a lace pattern in the main color.
   
3. Geometric Ribbon Designs... Multi-colored rolls of adhesive tape are available in different thicknesses (1-4 mm). They self-stick to the varnished nail. With their help, they create geometric patterns or simply decor with colored stripes horizontally and vertically. You can create "stained glass drawings". After gluing the tapes, the space between them is painted over with different colors of gel polish. This design is similar to paintings by Cubist artists. It looks extraordinary and attracts attention.

Decor on classic manicure with gel polish

With the help of decoration, any coating can be turned into a work of art. However, do not get carried away, decoration of 1 or 2 fingers on the hand is considered acceptable.

Classic manicure for short nails (a photo of a possible decor will help you make a choice):

1. Monochrome manicure using rhinestones and foil... After covering the nails with one color, small rhinestones are attached in the nail hole or at the free edge. For installation, a special glue or a drop of thick top is used, into which decorations are melted and dried in a lamp. It is better to cover plastic rhinestones on top with a thin layer of top, and glass rhinestones can be left uncoated. Additional shine is provided by printing the foil on the sticky layer of varnish and covering with a finishing top.
2. Decorating the nail with broths (small round balls of different colors and diameters). They are attached with a top and dried with it in a lamp. With their help, lines are laid out or a moon manicure is decorated. Due to their small size, they create a light, airy design.
3. Rhinestone decoration... They are of two types: flat and conical. With the help of conical rhinestones, volumetric inlays are created. This view is more difficult to use. Such a design may cause some inconvenience in everyday life, but it looks elegant, like a piece of jewelry.
4. Decoration with metal decor elements - stars, hearts, stripes on a flat base. Mounted on a wet top surface.

Decorating with kamifubiki (bright, multi-colored, holographic confetti). They shimmer beautifully, after overlapping with a finish, they do not protrude above the surface of the nail, they are practical. Used to create a striking look.

When decorating, 1 or 2 fingers are allowed for everyday manicure, often used in aquarium designs.

Any decorative elements make the manicure bright and festive. But the duration of use of the design is shrinking.

The main trends in manicure gel polish 2020

Fashion trends depend on the seasons and are only guidelines for design.The industry offers a wide range of possibilities and does not limit the client's imagination.

Directions in choosing a fashionable design in 2020:

• shiny manicure - in the design, 2-3 fingers are decorated with small rhinestones, which are attached in the form of a pendant or over the entire surface of the nail;
• coral manicure - to emphasize a bright color, a contrasting design is used. In winter, together with coral gel polish, a gray scale is used, and in summer, light green or blue colors for 1 or 2 nails;
• translucent design - it is used not only in aquarium design, but it is recommended to make a transparent hole or half of the nail plate;
• neon manicure - using gel polish and neon pigments;
• design with text;
• French manicure with the decoration of the smile line;

• contrasting manicure using red and black;
• metal design with rubbing or foil.

Classic manicure for short nails makes it possible to create any style: from a romantic look to a strict business one. Manicure masters present photos of possible coatings. Fashion trends of 2020, which allow the most daring combinations in manicure, allow you to embody them at home.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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