Multi-colored manicure in pastel colors. Photo french, delicate, with rhinestones, summer, no design

Pastel manicure is always popular regardless of fashion trends. A rich palette of light shades using patterns, sparkles and other decorations allows you to make your manicure colorful and interesting.

General recommendations for multi-colored pastel manicure

The main feature of pastel manicure is its versatility. Delicate light shades are perfect for any occasion. The main recommendation when performing a manicure is accuracy.

To make light shades look beautiful, you need to remove excess cuticles, correct the shape of the nail and polish the nail plate.

Then the varnish will lie flat and the nails will look smooth. A manicure in pastel colors can be both multi-colored and monochromatic. When choosing a color, you must first think over the technique of manicure. White shades are more suitable for coloring the tips of the nails, and for application on the nail completely, you can choose any light color.

A manicure can be supplemented with a pattern, glitter or rhinestones. Decorations will emphasize the main color, as well as add variety and originality.

Techniques and methods of multi-colored manicure in pastel colors.

Many people prefer manicure using gel polish and shellac. It can be done independently if there are special tools and devices for this.

Basic tools for performing manicure in pastel colors using gel polish:

• file and buff for nails;
• a tool or tool for removing cuticles;
• lint-free napkins;
• degreaser for nails;
• Sticky layer remover;
• basic coverage;
• gel polish;
• top coating;
• ultraviolet lamp or LED lamp.

In order for the manicure to look neat and last as long as possible, you must follow the techniques for its implementation:

1. Preparing the nail... It is necessary to get rid of the cuticle, to give the nails the necessary shape. Align the nail with the rough side of the buff, and then remove all the remnants of the saw with a polishing cut. Apply a degreaser to a lint-free cloth and wipe the nail.
2. Base coat application... Shake the bottle with the base coat, add the required amount to the brush. Starting in the middle of the nail, spread over the entire nail, avoiding skin contact. Dry your nails under a lamp.
   
3. Staining with gel polish... Apply gel polish to the base coat, spreading it evenly over the nail. Dry under the lamp, then apply a second coat and stand again under the lamp for the required time.
4. Top coat application. Tops are an important tool, as they seal the gel polish on the nail. It is necessary to apply the top coat so that the nail is painted over. To avoid chips, holding a brush with a top along the top of the nail plate will help. Dry your nails under a lamp.
5. Removing sticky layer. On a lint-free napkin, apply a sticky layer remover and wipe your nails thoroughly.
6. Applying care products... After finishing the manicure, apply a caring oil to the skin near the nail.

Multi-colored manicure in pastel colors can be done using various methods of execution.

The following main types are distinguished:

1. French manicure... There are many varieties of this coloring. The classic option is to highlight the upper part of the nail in white in the form of an arch, while the main part of the nail remains without a colored coating, that is, in a natural color.
2. Monochrome manicure... This method uses one color of varnish in pastel colors, which covers all nails. This coloring is universal, it is suitable for everyday manicure and for a festive event. At the same time, it will look harmonious with any image.
3. Combined manicure... A multi-colored manicure made using several shades will add contrast to the nails. You can take 2 identical shades, but different in brightness. Apply to the nail so that there is a smooth transition from light to dark between them. It is possible to apply pastel-colored varnish to the nails, but at the same time highlight several nails in a different color, more catchy. Usually, the nails on the thumb and ring fingers of both hands are distinguished.
   
4. Manicure with decoration... To make a manicure in pastel colors, applying a picture, a pattern, the use of sparkles, rhinestones, sequins, foil and other devices will help to make it more diverse. It is advisable that these were not too bright drawings and catchy decorations. For a manicure in gentle pastel colors, more restrained colors and accessories are suitable.

Ideas for manicure in different pastel shades without design.

Multi-colored manicure in pastel colors can be done using classical techniques, such as French and moon. You can dream up with colors and use a technique with a transition or adding a bright shade. To make a classic French manicure, you only need white and transparent varnish.

French manicure stickers will help to draw even arches at the tips. They need to be glued so that the upper part of the nail, which will be highlighted in white, is above the sticker. Then paint the arch in white, wait until the varnish dries and remove the template. When the varnish is dry, cover the nails with a clear coat or nail polish.

To make the manicure look original, you can apply a light tone of pink, peach or beige to your nails, and then make the arch at the top white.

If you completely deviate from the classic look, then it is possible to highlight the upper part of the nail in a different color, which will be brighter than the main one. Or perform a moon manicure, which differs from the French one in that the arch is drawn in the nail hole. You can add tenderness to the manicure using light pink, heavenly, beige, peach and other light shades.

Delicate colors match any outfit, outfit, and are versatile both for work and for a special occasion. The coating on the nails can be monochromatic, this will make the manicure more calm and cute. It is possible to combine two light shades, which will add originality and make the nails not so boring.

Choosing cream or beige light shades will make your nails look neat but natural at the same time. A pastel manicure doesn't have to be dull and monotonous. If you add accents in the form of a combination of colors or contrasting shades to it, the nails will look fashionable and attract attention.

For a summer manicure, it will be appropriate to add different shades to pastel shades, because at this time of year you want to look the brightest. You can apply bright colors on several nails, this will dilute the monotony of pastel shades.

A manicure with a transition technique, or ombre, in which light colors smoothly turn into bright ones (of the same shade) is suitable.It is possible to combine matte and glossy varnishes, which will also add originality to your nails.

Matte multicolored manicure in pastel colors

Not so long ago, a matte manicure has gained its popularity, which creates a velvety texture on the nails. Matte manicure in pastel colors gives the nails tenderness and luxury. Ideal for casual and evening wear. Looks beautiful in a matte look, both light shades and dark ones. To create such a manicure, matte varnishes or matte coatings are needed.

You can do a solid matte manicure. And if you diversify it by combining dark shades or patterns, then the manicure is suitable for an evening look or a solemn occasion. A matte white manicure often complements the bride's look at a wedding... Drawings, rhinestones, sparkles can be an elegant addition.

Matte manicure looks self-sufficient, so jewelry should not be too flashy and saturated. It is enough to highlight some nails, while the pattern should be refined, and the rhinestones and sparkles look harmonious.

Variants of multi-colored manicure in pastel colors with patterns and drawings

A pastel manicure will always look stylish, especially if you complement it with original patterns or designs. There are a lot of options to dilute light shades with a design. The laconism of the image is emphasized, geometric shapes and lines drawn on the nails. For application, you can use varnishes of any color, but the main thing is that the colors are combined.

If the manicure is in pale pink, peach, beige shades, then it is better to choose a calmer color for the pattern. For example, for beige nails, you can choose the color of the pattern in brown, complement the light pink manicure with a pattern in white or hot pink. At the same time, black lines and patterns will also adorn the pastel manicure.

The combination of contrasting colors and straight lines, light and black, will make the manicure more daring and add rigor to your look. Smooth lines and lace patterns on the nails, on the contrary, will make the manicure more elegant. You can make simple patterns yourself; for this, thin brushes are used.

If the desired pattern consists of delicate intricate lines, then you should entrust the design to a manicure master. A multi-colored manicure in pastel colors can be supplemented with a pattern. In this option, there is no limit to imagination, since you can draw anything, the main thing is that the drawing does not contradict your image.

For a sophisticated manicure, a drawing of a flower or petal, something delicate and graceful, is more suitable. Some people choose images of butterflies, birds, animals for design, and sometimes they create whole pictures on their nails. For nail design with a pattern, various combinations of colors and shades are permissible. A manicure in pastel colors with a pattern will be appropriate anywhere and for any occasion.

However, painting on nails is not so easy, it requires special brushes and tools, as well as artistic ability. Therefore, before doing a manicure yourself, you need to try to reproduce the drawing first on paper. Adding a pattern will add variety to a calm manicure in light shades.

Decor on multi-colored manicure in pastel colors

Pastel manicure can be varied with a variety of decor.

There are many accessories for creating a design:

• sequins;
• rhinestones;
• foil for nails;
• broth;
• stickers.

To perform a glitter manicure, you will need either a glitter polish or loose glitter in a jar. The glitter polish is applied to the nails in the usual way, and a coating must be applied on top so that the nails are not rough. Loose glitter is applied to the base coat, and must be applied immediately before it dries.

When the glitter has adhered, you need to remove the excess with a clean brush and apply a coating on top, if you used the shellac technique, or ordinary transparent varnish. Most often, several fingers are distinguished as shiny, and patterns and patterns are also created with sparkles. Rhinestones will decorate any manicure, especially in delicate colors. They will add luxury and grace to your nails.

Rhinestones are attached to the nails using special glue. It is necessary to gently take the rhinestone with tweezers, dip its base in glue and stick it on the nail. First, you need to choose a variant of the pattern or pattern that will be made with rhinestones. This decor goes well with an evening or dressy look, but is also suitable for everyday manicure.

The main thing is that there is no surplus, otherwise the nails will look vulgar. Broths for nails are microscopic beads that are applied to a varnish or base, and fixed on top with a transparent varnish or base coat. They make manicure voluminous and are often used to decorate nails.

Such a manicure is more appropriate for a solemn event, however, there are laconic options that are suitable for everyday life. A combination of different shades of broths is possible. For a manicure in pastel colors, you can choose both light delicate colors and bright mother-of-pearl. You can decorate your manicure with stickers or nail foil.

This is a simplified design that almost any girl can do. If you do everything carefully and with taste, you can get an interesting manicure.

Stickers may be water based and must be wet before application.

Or on an adhesive basis, for application, which you just need to take the sticker with tweezers and transfer to the nail. The foil is applied to the not yet dried base coat, and then fixed on top with a top coat or transparent varnish.

Fashion trends of manicure in 2019

A trendy manicure is an integral part of a stylish look. In 2019, preference is given to bright colors combined with pastel colors for the spring-summer period. And in the autumn-winter time, cold dark colors are welcomed in manicure.

Approximate shade options are presented in the table:

This year, manicure with long oval-shaped nails is back in fashion, but short square-shaped nails also do not fade into the background. Classic French and plain pastel manicures are also trending this season. Various types of decor in the form of a pattern, rhinestones, sparkles are acceptable.

The most relevant in 2019 are geometric patterns, drawings of faces, laconic decorations with rhinestones. A manicure in pastel colors looks cute and delicate, it can be done both in a single color and in a multi-colored technique. It is universal for everyday manicure, as well as for special occasions. With pastel manicure, your nails will always look stylish and original.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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