Manicure in blue tones. Photo gel polish, gradient, shellac for short, long nails. Design, techniques

Among the light shades in manicure, the blue tone is one of the most popular positions. This option looks equally good on both long and short nails. In photographs, its color may be distorted, which is why girls often refuse to do manicure in such colors.

Advantages and disadvantages of blue manicure

The blue tint refers to fairly light colors, more often it is preferred to wear it in the summer months. However, it does not lose its relevance in the autumn-winter period.

The advantages of a blue manicure are:

• the ability to combine with many colors;
• the ability to wear both short and long nails;
• office option;
• relevance regardless of fashion trends.

The disadvantages are:

• blue color emphasizes the unevenness of the nail plate;

• this shade is prone to cracks, chips;
• blue manicure requires careful care: dirt is visible on it to a greater extent;
• the regrown length of the nail contrasts with the blue color - frequent correction is necessary.

For what cases is a blue manicure suitable

A manicure in blue tones (photo examples are presented later in the article) can be considered a classic option.

A dull, calm shade makes it versatile and appropriate in the following cases:

• at work or school (daily office images);
• at social events (receptions, receptions, presentations);
• with active types of recreation (sports, walks, trips to the countryside);
• in official places (restaurants, business meetings, theaters);
• nightclubs and bars;
• at weddings.

For each individual client, you can choose your own suitable tone: from deep and rich to barely noticeable. The blue color is not considered obligatory, such a manicure is combined with the entire color palette in clothes and shoes.

Fashionable shades of manicure in blue

The most common shades of blue manicure can be combined, varied and added to new tones. The presence of additional decorations and decors should be selected based on the appropriateness of use in a particular place.

Heavenly pale blue manicure

Pastel matte textures continue to be relevant this season. Light blue laconic manicure is one of the classics. Created with varnishes devoid of glossy shine. This option looks especially interesting on short square-shaped nails. A delicate shade of blue is often chosen in spring and summer.

For colder seasons, this color is also acceptable, especially in combination with white prints: an interpretation of frosty patterns.

Heavenly manicure is a favorite option for women living in an office and business environment. The classic jacket is becoming outdated, replaced by an interesting blue moon pattern. Also, the lightest tone of blue is chosen by brides of the summer type of appearance.

Turquoise manicure

Turquoise is a rich bright shade. This is preferred by girls who are accustomed to an active lifestyle and everyone's attention. The length can be either short or long.The shape can also be changed. Turquoise manicure is rarely done in one color.

It works well with contrasting patterns in the following colors:

• golden;
• silver;
• the black.

Turquoise color has many overflows, it can be presented as bright and juicy, and in the form of the most fashionable delicate shade of the season - tiffany. This pastel version contains hints of green, blue and mint. Looks great on tanned hands, therefore it takes a leading position among the marine manicures for the holidays.

Blue-blue manicure

Saturated bright colors are also popular. Blue-blue, dark blue and cornflower blue options are the trends of the 2019 season.They are equated with the classics, they do not require matching in clothes in terms of color. Blue-blue is often used as a background on which a pattern in white is applied: they imitate the Gzhel pattern.

Such a folk ornament looks neat and interesting. Any nail length will do. The golden pattern is most often applied as an image of the starry sky. Floral prints in multi-colored tones are a spring option for the most stylish fashionistas. Blue-blue solid color on short nails will be a versatile choice for every day.

Blue-gray manicure

A manicure in blue tones, a photo of which is often placed on advertising booklets of nail service salons, is versatile and original. The shade of blue-gray is at the height of fashion this season. It is the gray notes that make it so. Mouse shades have inspired not only world designers of clothes and shoes, but also nail artists.

Blue-gray manicure is performed in the following techniques:

• matte;
• cat's eye;
• rubbing sequins (blue sequins on a gray background);
• gradient.

A combination of gray and blue on different nails is possible. This option is considered active, appropriate for young girls. For older women, it is necessary to choose a calm monochromatic shade for a short length of the nail plate.

The combination of blue with other colors in manicure

Blue is a cool shade that can be combined with many colors and is appropriate for various execution techniques. It can be used both as a background and to create patterns and unique designs with it.

Successful color combinations with blue y:

• white;
• black;
• silvery;
• golden;
• yellow;
• blue;

• purple;
• gray.

In any case, experimenting with a color palette is always fun and exciting. You can mix shades to get the desired shade. Light calm tone of blue allows the use of more active and rich colors.

Designs, manicure techniques, instructions for short, long nails

The use of various techniques in manicure is usually practiced in nail salons. However, at home it is possible to create an interesting option.

To do this, you need to purchase a manicure apparatus and special tools:

• bases, tops;
• varnishes, gel varnishes;
• UV lamp.

With rub

Rubbing involves applying a large amount of reflective particles to the surface of the nail to create a mirror-like surface. These are usually glitter or fine glossy dust. This option is often chosen for holidays and celebrations, as it looks very active and bright.

If you rub in for every day, it is advisable to use the technique for 1-2 nails, leaving the others plain without prints. The length of the nail can be different: short nails will visually lengthen due to the overflow of sparkles; long ones will draw attention to themselves. Manicure can be done with a regular polish or with a gel polish.

Execution technique:

1. Perform a hardware manicure with the preparation of nails for coating.
2. Thoroughly polish the surface of the nail plate to evenly apply particles.
3. Apply varnish as a background coat.
4. Wait a few seconds. before the varnish sets.
5. Pour glitter onto the nail with a special brush or sponge.
6. Smooth out the particles with a rubbing motion. Pressing hard is not recommended to avoid smearing the background.
7. Cover with top.
8. Fan out excess particles.

If gel polish is used, each layer must be dried with a UV lamp.

Matte manicure

Manicure in blue tones is often done matte. This option is preferred by those who wear short nails. To create the effect, you can use special matte varnishes, or cover the usual products with a matte top.

Such a manicure is good for playing sports, walking and spending an active weekend, for the evening it is better to choose a brighter color or image. The blue tint combined with the non-glossy texture looks fresh and positive.

How to create a matte manicure:

1. Prepare nails and hands with the apparatus.
2. Apply 1-2 coats to the base plate.
3. After complete drying, coat with blue varnish.
4. Secure the manicure with a matte top.
   
5. Dry your nails.

Moon manicure

Manicure with a moon pattern does not go out of fashion for several seasons in a row. The blue tone with white holes is a classic, it looks especially good on medium to short lengths. In photographs of Western TV stars, you can often see this particular option for nail design. The technique is universal, suitable for any style of clothing and place of pastime.

Home appliances:

1. Make a hardware manicure (filing, cutting cuticles, grinding the surface of the plate).
2. Apply a base coat.
3. Cover nails in succession with 2 coats of blue varnish.
4. With a thin brush, paint the holes at the base of the nail with white varnish. Shade the well area.
5. Secure with a transparent top.

French manicure and reverse french gel polish

The French design is considered the most famous among the manicure techniques. A relative novelty is a reverse french gel polish. Such designs look laconic and neat on the nails, do not attract too much attention, therefore they are appropriate in cases where it is forbidden to wear bright manicure (offices, civil service).

How to make a classic jacket:

1. Perform hardware manicure.
2. Apply a clear base coat in 1 coat.
3. Powder the nail over to create a background.
4. With a thin brush and white varnish at the ends, trace the border of the nail in the style of French manicure.
5. Apply a transparent top.

To make a reverse french gel polish, you must follow the steps below:

1. Prepare nails using the apparatus.
2. Apply a clear base coat.
3. Dry the gel polish under a UV lamp.
4. Cover nails with powdery color.
5. Dry under a lamp.
6. With a white gel polish, circle the inner border of the nail over the cuticle.
7. Apply top.
   
8. Dry under a lamp.

Shellac

Shellac has several advantages over conventional varnishes. The most important thing is the long wear life. With this tool, you can forget about manicure for 2-3 weeks. However, it should be understood that the nail does not breathe under a dense coating, so one should not forget about timely correction.

To make a shellac coating, you must:

1. Treat nails with a machine or file, scissors, forceps.
2. Apply base and cure under UV lamp.
3. Apply blue shellac in 2 coats.
4. Dry each layer under a lamp for 1 min.
5. Cover with a top and dry for 2 minutes.

Gradient

Gradient represents smooth color transitions both within 1 shade, and capturing several tones. The blue gradient is often performed entirely in blue colors in winter and in bright combinations in summer.

To create a design you need:

1. Perform hardware manicure.
2. Apply base.
3. Apply the desired colors or shades to the palette. Connect the borders with a needle.
4. Blot the palette with a small sponge and print the print on the plate.
5. Cover with a transparent top after drying.

Marble design

Marble print is a modern and vibrant type of nail design. On nails of long length, it looks more advantageous and expensive. But even on short nails, you can get a stylish and fashionable version.

Execution technique:

1. Treat the nails with a special apparatus.
2. Apply a base coat.
3. Cover with a pastel background color (gray, beige, white).
4. Dry for a few minutes.
5. Apply a few random drops on top of the plate in a contrasting color.
6. Press a piece of polyethylene on top. The drops will be smudged, imitating a marble print.

   

7. Secure with a transparent top and dry.

Acrylic manicure

Acrylic manicure is the formation of a nail by mixing powder and liquid monomer. The mass hardens when heated.

Most often, this design method is used when it is necessary to increase the desired length.

Acrylic is particularly durable and hard. Acrylic nails are gradually being replaced by gel coatings, but sometimes it becomes necessary to use this method of decoration.

Execution technique:

1. Use the tools to prepare nails for extension.
2. Apply acid-free primer to the plate.
3. Mix the monomer with the powder in the proportions specified on the package.
4. Fix the special shape on the nail, keeping the angle of the plate.
5. File the shape as desired.
6. Apply the acrylic compound to the mold, spreading it with a brush.
7. After drying by cutting, achieve the required shape.
8. Allow to dry and wash hands.
9. Next, perform a regular coated manicure.

Decor

A manicure in blue tones (photos can distort the true shades, so you need to test the colors on yourself before starting the procedure) are often supplemented with various types of decor.

Most relevant solutions in 2019:

• foil;
• rhinestones;

• sequins;
• stones;
• stickers;
• crystals.

Foil

Decorative foils have been used to create shiny glossy textures. It can be detachable and transferable. Materials vary in colors and application techniques. Transfers contain a ready-made pattern or print that is imprinted on the plate. This method is the fastest and easiest, therefore, it is advisable to start acquaintance with this type of design with this version of the foil.

Sequins

Sequins are usually used to decorate a festive or weekend manicure. These particles come in a variety of sizes, shapes, shades, and textures.

There are many ways of applying:

• using brushes and shoulder blades;
• filling;
• using special devices.

A shiny manicure always draws attention to your hands, so they should be in perfect condition.

Crystals

Crystals are rather massive elements that are attached to the plate using special glue. With the help of such elements, they decorate New Year's and festive manicures. Due to the activity and brightness of the particles, only 2-3 nails are chosen for decoration, otherwise the image may turn out too vulgar. The trend of this year's season is a crystal on the ring finger with a blue French manicure.

The main materials for decorating nails are presented in the table:

The blue color in manicure looks natural and neat. Calm tones are preferred both for every day and for creating festive looks. To replicate the design seen in the photographs on your own at home, you should first practice on the layout.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

Video about designs with blue manicure

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