Purple manicure became the trend of 2019 and is still in vogue in 2020. He can be seen on photos of models and famous personalities. Such nail art is performed both in monochromatic and multi-colored interpretations, and is also combined with various techniques.
General recommendations
A purple manicure, a photo of which has become popular on the Internet, has a number of advantages and features.
Among them:
- a wide range of colors from light to dark shades;
- you can choose a shade for any shape and length of the nail;
- will help to hide defects in the nail plate;
- it is combined with a large number of colors and nail art techniques;
- suitable for any outfit, be it a business style or a dress for a bright party;
- can be used both in monochromatic and multi-colored interpretation.
Among the techniques that can be combined with purple manicure, the most common are:
- gradient;
- water nail-art;
- foil and broken glass;
- stamping;
- matte manicure;
- water stickers;
- art manicure with patterns;
- geometry;
- glare;
- drip technique;
- decoration with rhinestones, beads, broths.
Decorations of discreet colors, simple geometric patterns and designs that will emphasize the color look best on purple nails.
Techniques and methods
A purple manicure provides a wide variety of possibilities for performing various techniques.
In the photo you can often find:
- gradient;
- stamping;
- wet drops.
Often, purple nail-art is done in a monochromatic style, and then additional elements are added to the design.
This requires the following tools:
- standard kit for preparing the nail plate and removing the previous coating:
- nail scissors;
- nippers;
- file;
- milling cutter;
- a special tool for removing gel polish;
- pusher;
- remover;
- buff;
- base;
- purple varnish;
- top;
- ultraviolet or LED lamp;
- additional items for performing techniques:
- varnishes for the gradient similar in shades;
- plate, high density varnish, stamping scraper;
- acrylic paint, high density varnish, thick top for wet drops.
Step-by-step instructions for performing a standard one-color manicure with the addition of techniques:
- First you need to process the nail plate:
- remove the previous coating with a router, gel polish remover or a high abrasive file. It is important not to damage the surface of the nail;
- process the skin and cuticles using a remover, milling cutter or pusher. If part of the keratinized skin could not be removed using these tools, nippers or nail scissors will help to make the work clean;
- treat the nail plate with a buff, give it the required shape and length;
- the cleaned nail can be coated with primer for better adhesion of the base to the nail.
- Apply a base coat on the cleaned nail plate and cure in a lamp.
- Apply color gel polish to a dry base and dry. Repeat this step again if necessary.
- Seal the finished design with a top, working on the side rollers and the end of the nail.
- Adding Techniques:
- For a gradient at the stage of applying a colored coating, select the required substrate.Apply gel varnishes of similar shades to a manicure sponge (at home, you can replace it with a sponge) and pat it onto the nail. At the end, secure with a top.
- For stamping, prepare a stamping kit after applying a colored coating. Apply a little thick gel polish on the plate with the pattern, spread with a scraper and transfer to the nail with one touch of the stamp, pressing it strongly against the coating. Cure in a lamp and top over.
- For wet drops, apply drops to the finished manicure using a dots or other improvised tool, gel polish, paint or a transparent top. Form the desired droplet shapes, dry in a lamp.
Ideas for a solid color manicure
Manicure with purple color, the photo of which can be seen, have a large palette of colors. It starts from white-lilac and ends with dark gray-purple. Therefore, purple nail art is suitable for any girl to create any look.
A palette of light muted shades will look appropriate on short oval-shaped nails and on medium-length nails with an almond shape or a soft square. Subdued but darker shades will work well on medium to long nails.
The most intense light and dark shades of purple are suitable for the shape of a square, soft square and ballerina on medium length or stiletto on long nails.
Solid nail-art can be combined with many decorating techniques, including:
- rubbing;
- water stickers;
- rhinestones;
- broth;
- sequins.
You can also use stencils, ribbons, foil, combine a glossy finish with a matte finish, or completely make your manicure matte.
Options in different shades
A purple manicure, a photo of which can often be seen on social networks, is combined with many shades:
| Shades of purple | Shades of other colors |
| Purple, orchid, amethyst, cyclamen, glycine | Shades of pink: carnation, somon, ultra pink, dark purple, royal pink, white and purple |
| Blackberry, plum, eggplant, purple wine, purple, brown purple, dark gray purple, glycine | Shades of red: pomegranate, mahogany, sangria, blush |
| Blue-violet, white-lilac, glycine, dark gray-violet, orchid | Shades of orange: light peach, peach, sienna, orange, mango, yellow orange, copper, brick, red |
| Dark gray-purple, brown-purple, purple wine, eggplant, blue, purple, white-lilac | Shades of yellow: vanilla, yellow-brown, mustard-honey, apricot, gray-yellow, sandy |
| Violet, cyclamen, amethyst, lavender, lilac, white-lilac, blue, violet, charoite | Shades of green: camouflage, khaki, olive, mustard, mint, forest green |
| Lavender, lilac, violet, amethyst, blue-violet, bright violet, dark violet, royal purple, charoite, red-violet, blue-violet, white-lilac, gray-violet | Shades of blue: dazzling blue, ultramarine, cobalt, sapphire, indigo, gray blue, denim, moonlit night, black and blue, storm blue, cornflower blue, royal blue, Prussian blue |
| Eggplant, purple wine, charoite, brown purple, dark purple, dark purple, blue purple, white lilac | Shades of brown: chocolate, light brown, cream, burnt clay, nutty, brick, red brown |
Manicure options with different shades are suitable for any shape and length of nails. Most often, purple nail art is found in combination with red, blue and white.
Dark shades are suitable for long oval or almond-shaped nails, as well as pointed and stiletto nails. Light shades such as blue-violet, white-lilac and glycine are suitable for short nails in combination with white, soft shades of green, yellow, orange and blue.Will look best on a soft square and almond shape.
Intense vibrant shades such as cyclamen, wine purple and purple are suitable for medium lengths to match any soft nail plate shape. Due to the large selection of colors and combination options, purple manicure will be appropriate for any occasion depending on the color combination.
Similar shades can be applied on one nail using the gradient technique, or different shades can be applied to different nails, while making a custom manicure that will stand out from all others.
This coating can be combined with many techniques, such as patterns, stamping and matte nails. It is performed like standard Nail Art, depending on the techniques with which it is combined.
Matte manicure
For a matte manicure, it is best to use muted light or dark shades, including:
- gray-purple;
- brownish purple;
- dark grey;
- violet blue;
- white and lilac;
- glycine;
- lavender;
- amethyst;
- grape;
- plum.
It would be better to refuse bright shades, as they will visually look worse when darkened. Due to the popularization of matte manicure, it suits any image and any length, however, owners of short or narrow nails should prefer a light palette of colors.
You can often find ideas with designs in which half of the nail is covered with a matte top, while the other remains glossy. Patterns on the nails can also be painted with a matte top over a glossy one, which creates a three-dimensional effect.
The matte finish gradient technique has also become popular. To do this, you can use a combination of colors or only purple shades, or a combination of purple and the colors closest to it.
Variants with patterns and drawings
Patterns and designs that decorate purple manicure:
- flowers;
- cartoon characters;
- animals;
- natural (leaves, branches);
- abstraction;
- ornament;
- geometry.
It is best to decorate nails with patterns in the same style. With a large number of elements in the picture, additional decor should be abandoned. On a solid color design, the patterns fit any shape and length of the nail, depending on the chosen pattern style.
On dark coatings, use lighter shades for painting, on lighter coatings, choose darker and more saturated colors for patterning.
To create patterns, you can use:
- toothpicks;
- special manicure brushes;
- stamping technique;
- needles;
- dots;
- gel;
- acrylic paint;
- gel polish.
Execution of designs with pictures:
- Carry out preliminary preparation of the nail plate for the application of gel polish: remove the previous coating, give the necessary shape, apply a base and a colored coating, dry in a lamp.
- Apply the required pattern to the finished dried varnish with a brush, toothpick or needle. To create straight lines, you can use special stencils, which must be removed after applying the paint.
- When using the stamping technique, you need a stamp, a plate with drawings and a thick gel polish. The pattern is transferred with one movement of pressing the stamp to the nail plate.
- Dry the finished design in a lamp, correct the lines if necessary.
- Cover the dried nail-art with a top.
Decor ideas
It is best to decorate medium or long nails with a voluminous decor, and those materials that will not visually thicken the nail are suitable for short nails.
Depending on the materials used, there are:
- sequins;
- rhinestones;
- foil;
- cereals;
- shavings;
- sliders and stickers;
- broth;
- sequins;
- glitter;
- pigment;
- mica;
- kamifubuki;
- sand;
- pearl;
- velvet;
- wire.
To apply decor, you must:
- Carry out a complete treatment of the nail, cover it with a base and colored gel polish.
- When using non-textured decor, such as flakes, decals, mica or kamifubuki, it should be applied over a colored finish and then covered with a top.
- When using a decor that must be attached to the nail with additional materials, you must use either a colored coating with a sticky layer, or a special manicure glue.
- When using textured decorations such as rhinestones, sequins or broths, first cover the design with a top and then secure the decorations with nail glue.
Fashion trends in 2020
Manicure trends change from year to year, and the new 2020 is no exception.
The most popular decor will be:
- rubbing with pigments;
- volumetric drawings;
- watercolor and water techniques.
Almond, square and oval nails are still in fashion, and the "ballerina" is predicted to become a new trend. It is necessary to choose the shape only from your own preferences and the construction of the nail plate.
When choosing a design in pastel shades, you should pay attention to the trendy muted shades of purple, such as:
- violet;
- lilac;
- thistle;
- orchid;
- glycine;
- blue-violet;
- white and lilac.
Colors will help to complement the design and make it not monochromatic:
- lilac;
- lactic;
- beige;
- peach;
- blue;
- mint.
Massive stones and rhinestones, as well as abstract prints will come into fashion again. The gradient and ombre technique will still remain relevant, and for lovers of something unusual there will be an opportunity to decorate their own nails with various funny and funny designs.
There will also be a place for connoisseurs of minimalism in 2020 - geometric patterns will remain in fashion, next to pastel shades.
Purple manicure will remain trending in 2020, along with bright and neon oranges, greens and yellows. In some photos, you can also see their combination in nail art.
Author: Hadesx (Ismailova Eva)
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