Manicure in gentle tones for short and long nails. Design with rhinestones, sequins, french, shellac

An indicator of sophistication, simplicity and femininity is a gentle manicure. A decorative coating for nails in light, discreet colors is preferred by most women. Such a manicure is considered universal. There are many different ideas for creating a delicate manicure.

Fashionable shades of delicate manicure on nails of various lengths

Fashionable shades in 2018 are:

• unsaturated pink;
• natural blue;
• pale lilac;
• lactic;
• citric;
• peach;
• coffee with milk;
• light green natural;
• expressionless gray.

Gentle manicure ideas for short nails

Manicure in gentle tones for short nails has features:

• to visually lengthen your fingers, it is better to pick up varnishes of warm colors;
• do not apply too many decorative elements on short nails of any shape;
• suitable shapes for short nails - soft square, oval;
• for oval nails, choose light floral patterns;
• square is more suitable for colorful geometry;
• it is permissible to use no more than 2 varnish colors;
• large elements of the pattern are best avoided.

in order to visually increase the length of the nails, it is necessary to apply vertical patterns.

Gentle manicure ideas for long nails

Manicure in gentle tones for long nails is distinguished by the following features:

• when choosing a design and choosing a decor, the main thing is not to overdo it;
• one or another form of nails is selected based on the length and fullness of the fingers, as well as the shape of the nail plate;
• drawings of any complexity can be applied to long nails;
• pointed nails are recommended to be painted only in light colors;
• a delicate jacket and moon manicure looks very good on pointed nails;
• on rectangular nails, a monochromatic manicure looks great;
• rectangular long nails will suit any design.

Video selection of photos of manicure in pastel colors:

bright and pastel shades, floral patterns, geometry look good on almond-shaped nails.

Matte delicate manicure

To achieve a matte effect when creating a delicate manicure, you need to apply a special agent to the usual varnish. Matte gels are varied in their texture. Some give the effect of a velvet fabric, while others contain small grains of sand.

Matte coating procedure:

1. The surface of the nail is carefully leveled with a file.
2. Colored varnish and a finishing gel are applied to the nails.
3. Matte gel is applied last, before applying the bottle with the product must be shaken.

If a clear polish is applied to the matte finish, the nails will regain their glossy shine.

A manicure in a delicate matte tone looks unusual. The matte gel lasts for a long time. The matt finish can be applied to any varnish. The procedure is simple and does not take much time. The combination of a matte finish with a glossy one looks very good. Drawing pictures and rhinestones will make your manicure unique.

Delicate jacket

Classic French manicure is very popular, looks stylish, easy to do on your own. The French style of coloring hides the imperfections of the nails. The main feature of French manicure is nail dyeing in natural colors: the overgrown part of the nail is covered with white varnish, the plate is covered with natural pink, or is not painted at all.

From above, the entire nail is covered with a colorless varnish. French manicure is combined with lipstick of absolutely any shade and will suit any style of clothing. In order for the delicate jacket to last as long as possible, it is necessary to apply a colorless varnish to the nails every day.

Delicate multi-colored manicure

Multi-colored manicure in gentle tones is the safest option in any situation. Looks great on nails of any length and shape. To create such a manicure, it is important to choose varnishes of matching shades. So pink varnish will go well with white, red, purple and gray colors. Yellow - with blue and green.

There are a lot of ideas for a multi-colored manicure, for this they use brushes of different sizes and colored varnishes. You can paint each nail a specific color. Multicolored patterns, acrylic color design, modeling and decorations, ombre, multicolored jacket will look beautiful.

Patterns for gentle manicure

The patterns will perfectly complement a delicate manicure. The lace pattern will add sophistication to the image; it is better to use contrasting colors of varnish and a thin brush to apply it. At the peak of popularity, moon manicure: the hole of the nail is highlighted with varnish of a different color, glitter or rhinestones.

The drawing will add originality to a delicate manicure.

Ombre staining technique - applying 2 or more matching colors with a smooth transition. Summer designs include fruit and floral designs. A variety of geometric patterns (triangles, lines, squares) will look good on nails of any shape and length.

A new idea for a pattern for a delicate manicure is a combination of a jacket with staining the nail hole. It is not recommended to apply designs and rhinestones on all nailsotherwise the image may turn out to be tasteless and overloaded.

Delicate manicure with flowers

A manicure in gentle colors will complement well floral ornaments.

You can apply a floral pattern using various techniques:

• gluing is the simplest way;
• complex flower arrangements are performed with acrylic paints and a thin brush;
• for embossed patterns, acrylic powder is used.

Floral designs can be applied to nails of any length and shape. You can make simple drawings yourself.

Features of performing flower manicure:

1. Apply base varnish to nails.
2. Drawing should be applied to dry varnish with a simple pencil.
3. Then, with thin brushes, circle the contours of the flower and paint over all the elements, and work with the next color begins after the previous element has dried.
4. The image is corrected with special sticks.
5. When the drawing is completely ready, apply the fixing varnish.

To create a three-dimensional drawing, you must first draw a flower. Then dip a thin brush moistened with a special liquid in acrylic powder, attach to the desired element and fill it along the contour. Correct and glue rhinestones or glitter immediately, apply fixer after drying.

Rubbing on bed tones

Rub-in is the smallest manicure powder that is rubbed into a varnished nail plate. Rubbing agents are used to give nails a dazzling shine.

Distinctive features:

• the tool is very easy to use;
• well tolerates contact with water and some solvents;
• creates several variations of manicure: shimmering effect, metallic, pearl and mirror shine;
• lasts up to 3 weeks.

The product is applied to the painted dried nails with a special brush, rubbed well with fingers, dried under a lamp, and finally, apply a fixative to the nails. It is recommended not to wet your hands or apply cream for 2-3 hours after staining.

The shine that manicure powders give to nails will favorably emphasize the manicure in gentle tones.

Delicate manicure with rhinestones

Nail design with rhinestones will suit nails of any length. Rhinestones are suitable for everyday manicure, but there should not be many of them. For a delicate manicure, no more than 3 rhinestones on 2 nails will be enough, the color of which should match the color of the clothes. You can arrange them horizontally at the top or bottom, vertically, diagonally.

Rhinestones on short nails go well with patterns and sequins.

The combination of a French manicure with rhinestones on long nails will look unusual and stylish. On pointed nails, it is better to create a geometric ornament. The easiest way to decorate nails with rhinestones is to mark the hole.

The design with rhinestones goes well with a French manicure. In this case, rhinestones are applied on one nail at the base, on 2 or 3 nails along their edges, on the overgrown part of the nails. Stunning ornaments can be folded from rhinestones. Rhinestones are glued to painted dry nails.

With shiny elements

Manicure in delicate tones goes well with shiny elements. Shiny décor includes rhinestones, rubbing, and glitter. Large rhinestones are more suitable for festive manicure, small and in small quantities - for everyday use. You can decorate the holes of the nails with rhinestones, mark a part of the wavy line of the border of the nail, fold a geometric pattern or flower.

Rhinestones can be used with any manicure and varnish color.

Ideas using rub in:

• a jacket with a holographic rub - colored powder is applied to the regrown nail;
• imitation of a precious stone - rubbing is applied to 1-2 nails, the edges of the stone are drawn on top;
• the everyday option provides for the allocation of manicure powder only one nail on each hand.

False glitter will also add shine to your nails. The universal silver shine will perfectly complement the everyday manicure of light shades. Bright multi-colored sequins are best used for festive manicure. Shiny decorative elements can be combined with each other.

Everyday style should not be overloaded with glitter, it will be enough to select 2 nails on each hand.

Ombre style ideas

Ombre - combined nail design is characterized by a smooth transition from one color to another. You can combine any matching shades of varnish. Gradient manicure is versatile. The color transition can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. A smooth transition of color from one nail to another will look very impressive.

On a gradient manicure, various patterns and rhinestones are allowed.

Application features:

• varnish of both colors is applied at once;
• the border is shaded with a special brush;
• after complete drying, a fixer is applied.

Broken glass

Glass manicure looks good on delicate nails. You can create a similar design yourself, for this you need foil or stickers with a shimmery effect. The foil must be finely chopped, the pieces are applied to the uncured varnish with tweezers. A fixer is applied on top.

Broken manicure is suitable only for a festive look. Broken nail designs can be combined with French and moon manicure, and rhinestones can also be added. When applying a broken design, the ombre technique can be used.

Delicate gel polish manicure

Gel polish is a popular tool for creating various nail designs. This coating is highly durable. Natural shades of gel polish will always be popular. The coating will look perfect on nails of any shape and length, with any patterns and shiny elements.

With the help of gel varnishes, you can create absolutely any manicure: French, gradient, ombre, moon, with a matte finish. Gel polish can be used as a basis for the design of broken glass or under a manicure rub. Shellac is a combination of liquid gel and nail polish, an odorless product, the composition does not contain harmful components, a special lamp is required to dry the product.

Shellac lasts more than 2 weeks. it heals nails, easy to apply, suitable for natural and artificial nails. Large range of colors.

The main difference between gel polish and shellac is the method of removal. The gel is cut off from the nails, the shellac is dissolved with a special liquid. If you do timely correction of gel nails, then the manicure will look perfect for a very long time. Shellac must be removed and reapplied to renew.

Mirror delicate manicure

Mirror manicure is at the height of fashion this season.

There are several ways to create a mirror manicure:

1. Application of a special varnish with a reflective effect.
2. Rub in manicure powder, which will give a mirror effect.
3. Sticking on pieces of foil.

A feature of this manicure can be called stunning shine and rich appearance.

Suitable color combinations for trendy designs:

Natural shades of nail polish never go out of style. Delicate manicure is very beautiful, sophisticated, versatile. The discreet colors of the decorative coatings will suit natural and artificial nails. Delicate manicure is the final detail of any look.

Author: Doroshenko E.N.

Article design:E. Chaikina

Useful video clip about manicure in gentle tones

Video on how to easily and quickly make the most pastel ombre manicure: