Manicure in pastel colors for short nails with modeling, French gel polish. Photos, designs

In the spring, manicure for short nails in pastel colors is becoming more and more popular. These shades are universal: they are combined with any other color and suit almost everyone.

Trendy shades of calm manicure

A pastel manicure for short nails can be done with varnish of different shades. Each season, some colors become more relevant, others less.

Now fashionable pastel shades are:

• different tones of whitened pink;
• light blue, heavenly;
• nude shades;
• yellow, going into gold;
• natural colors: peach, mint (closer to green), dim light green, lilac;
• powdery: "dusty rose", beige, going into pink or yellow.

This year, the Pantone Color Institute declared Living Coral the Color of the Year, so a manicure done in this tone will look very fashionable. There are a huge number of pastel pink shades that differ in brightness, saturation. Colors can be cold or warm.

With such a wide variety, pastel pink shades suit everyone. Pastel blue tones differ in that they have a slight gray tint. This color suits, according to masters of manicure, women who prefer cold shades in clothes or accessories. Blue nail polish can be easily supported with the same or similar shade of shoes or handbag.

Nude shades are as versatile as pink. Each person has their own skin tone that matches the skin color. Nude manicure is combined with any colors in clothes and accessories. Yellow pastel shades are preferable for skin with a warm undertone, as they will look very harmonious and natural.

The most popular colors are: bleached lemon, fawn, corn.

Natural plant shades are always relevant, because they are combined with natural human colors (eye, hair, skin color) and suit almost everyone, everyone can find their “own” shade.

At the peak of popularity now:

• khaki;

• sand;
• lilac;
• lavender;
• lilac;
• cornflower.

“Powdery” colors are very close to nude colors in tone, but still differ from them by a slight pinkish tint, yellowness, depending on the shade.

Stylish nude nail design

Nude shades are considered to be similar to the natural shades of a person. A manicure made in these colors is neutral, that is, it suits clothes and accessories of any color. The masters recommend decorating a manicure in pastel colors for short nails with a minimal amount of decor or not at all.

Nude manicure can be done not only in pastel shades.Muted cinnabar to pink, bleached light brown, coffee are also nude universal shades that are easy to combine.

Advantages of nude manicure:

• neat and stylish appearance;
• universal colors;
• easy to match with other colors in clothing and accessories.

Delicate peach tones

Peach shades can be very different: from yellowish and orangey to pinkish, "dusty". In the last season, the most popular are glossy and shimmery coatings. Matt lacquer is no longer as relevant as it used to be. From the design, it can be noted that the metallic effect is still in demand.

Benefits of peach shades of manicure:

• easily matched color;
• looks good on short nails;
• can be both festive and everyday.

The disadvantages of such a manicure can be attributed only to the fact that peach shades do not combine well with dark skin. Also, pastel yellows and oranges are more suitable for those whose wardrobe is full of warm shades.

Sky blue manicure

Pastel blue tones are especially popular for short nails. Sky blue shades are no less versatile than nude shades. They can also be easily combined with various colors in clothes and accessories. Sky blue shades in manicure can be casual or festive.

For every day there will be enough monochromatic glossy or matte varnish, and for the holiday you can use shimmer varnishes or rubbing. Pastel blue varnish with contrasting color molding looks interesting and unusual.

The advantages of a manicure in sky blue shades:

• versatile, calm color;
• can be done both for a holiday and for every day;
• suitable for many colors in clothes and accessories.

Pastel Manicure Ideas

Pastel manicure for short nails can be very different. Sequins are used as a decoration: glitter varnish or loose varnish, which are mixed with varnish of any color.

Pastel calm manicure can be done:

• using matte varnish;
• covering with a plain glossy varnish;
• Lunar manicure;
• French manicure;
• gradient or ombre, smooth transitions on the nails;
• decor with rhinestones;
• rubbing decoration, creating a metallic effect;
• using "sand" for decoration;
• decoration with modeling;
• drawing drawings on a pastel base;

• creation of geometric patterns.

Matte pastel manicure

Pastel manicure looks good not only in gloss. Especially beautiful, according to the manicure masters, the matte finish looks in nude and close to them calm tones. Matte pastel manicure looks neutral and suits almost any look.

The matte finish can be additionally decorated with rhinestones, sculpting and other elements. Matte nail polish can be done with matte varnish, but if there is no such varnish, you can resort to other methods.

Options for how to make a matte pastel manicure:

• creating a matte finish using regular varnish and a matte top;
• using flour to create a matte effect;
• applying steam to create a matte finish.

Performing a matte manicure with a matte top:

1. The nail plates are thoroughly degreased with acetone liquid.
2. The usual glossy and varnish is applied to the nails and left to dry.
3. A matte top is applied over the coating, which creates the desired effect.

Performing a manicure using flour:

1. The nail plates must also be degreased and applied to them with a regular monochromatic glossy varnish of the desired shade.
2. On top of the not yet dried varnish, apply ordinary bread flour, sifted beforehand with a soft brush.

Flour creates a matte effect. You only need to use a soft brush as it will not dent the finish.

Manicure with steam:

1. The nail plates are prepared and a regular glossy varnish is applied to them.
2. The nails are dried over water vapor. It is important to keep your hands not very close to the water to avoid scalding, but close enough to get the desired effect.

From above, the dried varnish does not need to be covered with a fixing coating, because then the effect will disappear.

Monochrome coating

A monochromatic coating is a great option for a manicure for every day. Pastel shades look more than appropriate in everyday use.

Universal pastel shades:

• beige;
• coffee;
• lilac;
• peach;

• pink;
• blue.

These shades are suitable for all women, regardless of their occupation. Manicure in these pastel shades can be perfectly combined with any style of clothing.

To make a classic monochromatic manicure, you must:

1. Degrease the nail plate with acetone nail polish remover. This will ensure the duration of the manicure.
2. Apply a thin layer of varnish. If the varnish gives "bald spots", that is, an uneven coating, then apply it in a second layer after the first has dried.
3. It is recommended to apply a colorless fixer or top on top.

Lunar and French manicure

Lunar and French manicures are simple and versatile nail designs. French manicure involves the application of a flesh-colored light shade to the entire nail plate and white varnish to the tip of the nail.

Lunar manicure involves covering the entire nail plate with varnish of the same color, leaving the lunula of the nail unpainted. This nail design is neutral, calm. It is acceptable in almost any situation.

Ombre in pastel colors

Gradient manicure is usually very bright and noticeable. But you can choose a soft color transition that will be appropriate in any situation. A good option for ombre manicure is a gradient of pastel shades. For example, an unusual option is the transition from pastel blue to pink.

You can darken the coating at the base of the nail with a dark varnish, for example, purple, and at the end of the nail make a soft transition to lilac, beige, coffee. The gradient manicure perfectly combines contrasting pastel shades. Of course, in pastels, the contrast is felt dimly, but very delicately.

Herbal shades go well with whitened yellows and beige, pastel oranges with lilacs.

Of the non-contrasting combinations, it is worth noting the combination of lilac and blue shades and mint and turquoise. Short nails do not allow you to make an ombre with more than 2 color transitions. And that is why it is recommended to select close shades for the gradient, differing by 2-3 tones, so that the transition is very soft and delicate.

Pastel nail designs with rhinestones

Rhinestones are a good element of nail design. They can be used to decorate and add elegance to any manicure, including a manicure in pastel colors. If it is necessary to make a neutral design, then the masters of the nail service recommend choosing rhinestones similar in color to the varnish. They will gently decorate the manicure.

If you need to make an elegant, festive manicure, then you can use bright large rhinestones of a contrasting color or white. Rhinestones, shimmering in the light, shine beautifully. For a pastel festive manicure, the colors of rhinestones can be pastel, or they can be saturated in color. For example, you can choose bright sapphire or purple rhinestones for the lilac lacquer.

Nail design in pastel colors with rubbing

Rub-in is a finely dispersed glossy powder widely used in manicure. Experienced craftsmen using such a powder can create completely different effects: metallic, light shine, mother-of-pearl. Rubbing in the powder just a little will create a soft shine. And if you rub it vigorously and in large quantities, you can achieve "metal" nails.

Rub in can be used with regular varnish and gel varnish. Rubbing is performed on an already dried coating.A colorless varnish or top is applied on top to fix the result. Powder helps to create a bright, unusual manicure that cannot be done with regular glitter polish.

Delicate manicure with sand

The sand used in manicure is a special material that can be used to create a beautiful texture on the nails. At the same time, the varnish loses its gloss and becomes more matte. Sand can be used in any manicure, including pastel. Some people think that sand looks best on pastel colored lacquer.

Sand looks good on pastel yellow, pink, blue shades. Sand manicure looks complete and complete, therefore it does not need additional decor.

With modeling

Pastel manicure in combination with modeling looks very beautiful and interesting. For decorating nails with modeling, it is better to choose plant elements (flowers, leaves). This modeling is the most versatile.

You can make bright contrasting colors or the same neutral pastel colors. Experienced craftsmen can sculpt not monochromatic elements, but multi-colored or gradient ones. For example, a white flower with a bright yellow or red core.

Pastel manicure with a pattern

Pastel varnish is an excellent base for drawing, because the tone is neutral, versatile, calm. You can apply absolutely any pattern on such a background and get a beautiful manicure. In a manicure with a pattern, it is necessary to carefully select the colors of the varnish so that in general everything looks harmonious.

Pastel beige shades are well combined with muted greens, blues, rich reds, burgundy, and black colors.

Pastel pinks will be a great backdrop for rich blue, indigo, aquamarine, emerald. Pastel blue shades go well with gold, silver, white colors. Pastel greens are combined with yellow, orange, red colors.

Geometry

Geometric designs in manicure are very popular. Recently, the colorbox style has been especially in demand - a combination of bright rectangles, squares. Colorbox can be successfully transferred to nails. On a neutral pastel background, you can draw bright red, blue, green, purple geometric patterns.

The pea pattern is also considered a geometric design. On a pastel background, you can draw dark peas. An interesting solution in manicure can be a zigzag pattern and stripes. There are a lot of options for pastel manicure for short nails. Such calm tones are universal, suitable for any color in clothes, and every woman can find the right shade of varnish for herself.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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