Manicure with dark color gel polish for short nails. Photos, designs, news

Manicure is one of the most common procedures among women in beauty salons. Some girls create the coating at home, and some trust the professionals. A gel polish manicure looks perfect and fits well on both long and short nails. The main plus is that both light and dark colors can be used in the coating, so it is universal.

Fashion trends in dark manicure

Every year, new trends and techniques appear in the world of the nail industry, which are instantly used by masters.

For a manicure to be as stylish and interesting as possible, you need to know all the trends:

• Matte sequins... Recently, on the Internet, you can often see photographs where a dark varnish with sparkles is covered with a matte top. This trend on nails looks stylish and unusual. With it, dark shades become more sophisticated, brightness decreases, so the manicure is more versatile.
• Short length... She has become incredibly popular lately. The demand is largely determined by practicality. Short nails are easier to work with and do household chores.
• Dark manicure with rub... Such coverage looks as non-standard and bright as possible, but is suitable only for those people who do not have a dress code at school or at work.
  
• Black French... This type of design has remained in demand for over 10 years. It is chosen by both young girls and girls and adult women. It looks equally beautiful and appropriate in all looks. In addition, the jacket lengthens the nail plate and makes the fingers more graceful. A black smile will add a touch of brightness and playfulness to a manicure.
• Contrast... The combination of beige and black looks fashionable and stylish. In addition, the shades complement each other perfectly, making the coating as harmonious as possible.

New palette

The palette of current shades changes every year. She is greatly influenced by PANTONE, the world authority on color. She develops shades for all types of materials and fields of activity.

In 2019, there are 5 colors in trend:

• Cherry / Wine... Top alternatives for classic red. These colors look as bright as possible, but restrained. They are self-sufficient, so they look beautiful and interesting without any design.
• Graphite... It is a mixture of black and gray shades, which is their main competitor. The color looks insanely stylish and interesting. Manicure with it looks bright, but restrained and elegant, therefore it is suitable for all ages.
• Swamp / khaki... This color has been at the top of the list of "Most popular" for several years. There is still controversy discussing whether the shade is suitable for a manicure. Many people think that this is the perfect and self-sufficient color that looks beautiful without design and is perfect for looks at any time of the year. Some girls find him boring and unfeminine.
• Plum... A beautiful and deep shade that looks good in cold weather. If you choose a plum color with a warm undertone, then it is well suited for manicures in the spring and summer.

  

• Ultramarine... Luxurious, deep blue that always looks different. It can be used in manicures all year round and is ideal for women and girls of all ages.

Advantages of dark manicure on short nails

Have each type of dark manicure has advantages:

• Versatility... A dark manicure can be perfect for all looks. The main thing is to choose the right and harmonious design.
• Looks equally beautiful at any length... If the length of the nail is more than 2 cm, the dark manicure will look bright and harmonious, emphasizing the length favorably.
• A field for creating the most daring and unusual designs... Dark shades like a blank canvas. You can create any patterns on them and use all the decorations.
• Well suited for women and girls of all ages... A correctly selected dark shade of gel polish will harmoniously fit into the images of any woman.
• The color is always relevant. Dark manicure will always be in demand, it looks perfect both in the cold and warm seasons.
• Showiness... A dark colored manicure is always a bright and eye-catching coating.

disadvantages

Coating in dark colors has its drawbacks.

• Difficult to apply... This disadvantage applies to those who create manicure. It is difficult to work with dark shades, especially with black, the slightest mistake is striking. Some dark varnishes are so pigmented that they do not dry well in a lamp, instantly chipping off. In addition, if you remove excess varnish with a stick, then stains often remain.
• Not suitable for too short nails. Most often, for girls who bite their nails, the plate has a length of no more than 2 cm. It is for such women that it is better to refrain from dark shades, because they can emphasize the imperfections of the nail.
  
• Does not always withstand the dress code... Some companies and educational institutions have clear rules regarding the color and length of the manicure. More often than not, a dark finish is inadequate.

Choice of varnish and design

Manicure for short nails (dark colors of varnishes, tops and bases can be chosen from any company) must be supplemented with various decor.

There are 5 rules for choosing the perfect color and design:

• You need to pay attention to the date. The season can make color choices a lot easier. It is best to do the manicure in the colors of the season, so that it is in harmony with a lot of things. For example, in autumn, red, mustard, green shades will look best. For winter, blue, white and gray are ideal. Spring is associated with many people with tenderness and lightness, so a manicure during this period can be done in a dark plum, lavender, lemon color. Summer is the time for colors, a cherry, ultramarine, dark green shade will look perfect.
• You need to pay attention to the shades of the wardrobe. In order for the image to be as harmonious as possible, it is better to do the manicure of the color with which more clothes are combined.
• If you can't decide on a color, it's better to choose a base. Now graphite, black and khaki are considered basic in dark shades. It is important to remember that each person's base may be slightly different.
• It is better to give preference to minimalist design. Bright monograms, inappropriate drawings fade into the background. They are replaced by small sliders, marble, chaotic masks. Such designs do not get boring longer.
• It is important to choose a color with a positive. A manicure should be a pleasant procedure, if you can't choose a color, you don't need to get angry and worry. Masters advise you to just close your eyes and choose a shade like that.

Beautiful color combinations in dark manicure

Manicure for short nails (dark colors can be absolutely contrasting to each other) is best done in stages so that there are fewer mistakes.

There are several color combinations in the dark finish that look the most advantageous:

• Black and white... Timeless classics that will be relevant at any time. All nails can be painted black, and white design can be done on one finger. In addition, white smoke on a black background will look beautiful. This design looks stylish and sophisticated.
• Burgundy, khaki and orange... The perfect combination for fall manicure. It looks incredibly atmospheric and beautiful. In addition, it will fit most images. Such a manicure can be varied with gold varnish or rubbing.
• Black and silver... Timeless classics that look feminine and stylish. You can paint the entire nail with silver varnish, or make a smooth stretch on a dark background.
• Burgundy and gold... This combination is often used in autumn and New Years. It looks bright, beautiful and feminine. Gold varnish can be applied to the entire nail to create a beautiful gradient. In addition, it can be replaced with rubbing or foil, leaving chaotic bright spots on the red color.
  
• Plum and white... This combination looks best in the "Gradient" technique, you get a bright and rich stretch that does not require any additions. This type of manicure is ideal for the spring period.

Jewelry for short nails

A monochromatic manicure is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, but sometimes you want some kind of variety.

In such cases, different decors come to the rescue:

• Foil - the simplest and fastest design option. Good foil prints remarkably well on the residual sticky layer of color gel polish. For some you will need an extra base coat. Most often, the foil is covered with a glossy top, but under the matte finishing material, it looks especially beautiful.
• Rhinestones. On short nails, it is better not to make nails completely out of rhinestones, they will look too defiant.
• Sliders. An ideal design option for those artists who cannot draw. Stickers come with simple inscriptions or with real full paintings.
• Kamifubiki... These are round sequins in different colors and sizes. They are most often used in solid dark manicures. It is best to choose contrasting colors, for example, yellow and red kamifubiki will look beautiful on a dark green shade.
  
• Stripes... Multi-colored ribbons are a simple and concise decoration option. With them, any manicure becomes interesting, but remains feminine and laconic.

Stylish manicure ideas in dark colors on short nails

Manicure for short nails (dark colors can visually make the plate smaller) should be done in colored.

To create a truly stylish finish, there are a few tips to follow:

• It is imperative to view the accounts of popular salons and craftsmen. They constantly introduce the latest trends and show execution techniques.
• Fashion magazines and bloggers. If they specialize in fashion, cosmetics and nails, they often post the most stylish color and design selections.

Black nail art

This manicure option looks best on short to medium nails. On a long length, it can look too bright and shocking. The black shade requires clear movements. With such a manicure, mistakes should not be made in the filing of the form and the application of materials.

Black is a perfect match for designs and stickers in neon colors. They can be performed on one or more nails. For a more discreet manicure, a drawing in the form of a black twig on a beige background is ideal.

Burgundy, dark red

This color looks great as a solid color. If you want to diversify the design, you can use rhinestones. It is enough to place them on one of the nails using the Gradient technique. The highest concentration will be at the cuticle, then the number of stones decreases.

Brown and chocolate

This shade is rarely used in the coating, so a manicure of this color looks unusual and interesting. A leopard-style drawing is best suited to this tone.

All nails, except for the little finger and ring finger, can be painted chocolate. On the other fingers, you need to apply a beige camouflage base, then chaotic spots with uneven edges are put in brown, around which black lines are added.

Purple and marsal

A bright and incredibly beautiful color that is ideal for playing on textures. All nails can be painted in marsal color. Next, 2-3 fingers on each hand should be covered with a glossy top, and a matte finish coat should be applied to the remaining fingers. Such a manicure will look stylish and unusual.

Matte finish

More often than not, a matte top is overlaid on the design for better visibility. In addition, recently this material has also been used for glitter varnishes. With this technique, an unusual and stylish design is obtained.

The dark blue matte finish, complemented by a mirrored rubbing, also looks stylish and beautiful. It can be applied to the middle and ring nails. This manicure looks bright and looks great on girls of any age.

Cat's eye

This manicure technique appeared several years ago. Since then, it has been constantly used by craftsmen. To create this effect, you will need 3 things: base varnish, varnish with the "Cat's eye" effect, magnet. Manufacturers assure that a special varnish can be applied without a substrate, but for the most saturated color and dense coverage, it is better to use an additional layer of plain varnish.

In dark manicures, this is most often a black shade. A special varnish of any color is applied to it, then an individual design is created using a magnet. It just needs to be brought close to the nail, without applying it.

Ombre and gradient

A complex enough design to learn how to create it, you need to take special courses or watch a lot of lessons. To make a gradient, you need to apply the necessary colors to the nail and use a comb-brush to mix everything with incoming movements. You only need to use dense shades.

Drawings

Recently, drawings in the style of Minimalism have been relevant. The most popular designs are those where the outlines of faces are drawn. Apart from this, marble and quartz are also often used.

To make them, you need to apply a top layer on the main color, then paint the stains with a thin brush with some kind of varnish, for example, white. A manicure with this design looks feminine and is perfect for any outfit.

Geometry

Manicure for short nails (dark colors are often complemented by geometric patterns) can be done under both matte and glossy tops. Geometry is a complex design.

Experts advise to first paint with a color, such as white and silver varnish. Clean all irregularities with a thin brush with alcohol or degreaser. Further, it is better to outline the borders with black thin lines for maximum effect.

Peas

Manicure for short nails can always be supplemented with polka dots. It runs quickly and complements dark colors beautifully. If you cover all the nails except the big and the nameless in burgundy or purple, then you can apply a beige camouflage base to the empty fingers. Next, on these nails, using the sharp side of the orange stick, you need to dot the points.

Rubbing

The rub is ideally combined with all shades. To make a manicure truly stylish and interesting, it can be applied using the Ombre technique.On the pink camouflage base, you need to apply a top without a sticky layer, then rub in the rub in.

The highest concentration of this material should be at the tip; towards the cuticle, the amount should be gradually reduced.

Combination with silver

Silver is the most versatile color. It looks good with any varnish. A blue manicure will look incredibly beautiful, where there is a silver gradient on the ring finger, and the nail on the little finger is completely painted with this shade.

Combination with gold

The most common combination is red and gold. It is used quite often, especially in winter. Brown and blue also go well with gold. You can paint the entire nail with gold, make a smooth gradient or pattern.

Evening manicure in dark colors with rhinestones, sparkles

Rhinestones look best on a dark base. Together they create a bright and stylish tandem. On short nails, a hole or stretch of stones will look best. To make the manicure look interesting, it is better to use rhinestones of different sizes. For the reliability of the coating, they should be attached to the gel for building.

Manicure for short nails will help girls grow a beautiful and long plate. A strong coating will give the necessary support and rigidity, and the right dark colors will emphasize the skin tone.

Article design:Lozinsky Oleg

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