Gel polish manicure options for short and long nails. Photo designs, techniques

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Coating nails with gel polish so popular not only due to the beauty and abundance of design techniques, this type of manicure is famous for its strength and durability of the pattern. In addition to the absence of consequences in the form of allergies, irritation and the smell of chemistry, coating with gel polish is able to maintain nail art for a month, protecting nails from damage and simplifying the process of growing them.

The design of manicure gel polish continues to be improved and in fashion salons you can already order options for 2019-2020.

General recommendations

The process of decorating nails with gel polish is not difficult, but the coating can be easily spoiled if you neglect the precautions:

If you do not remove the remnants of the previous design, the new layer may lie unevenly and with sags.
Elements of the nail such as eponychium, pterygium and cuticle, during polymerization under a lamp, can cause microscopic gaps and voids in the coating, affecting its appearance and durability. Usually they are carefully removed before varnishing, if you use a polisher instead, this will also reduce the gel polish's durability.
Too intensive grinding of the nail plate will lead to its thinning, which is fraught with the appearance of cracks and a fracture of the nail under the coating.
To prevent the varnish from chipping, the nails should be cleaned and degreased with special compounds, and there should be no fingerprints. If you apply varnish on overdried nails with unsuitable compositions, the coating may crack along with them.
When processing with cotton or cloth, villi remain on the nail plates; it is safer to use special brushes, napkins or handkerchiefs.
Poor-quality and expired gel varnishes or lamp malfunction can be the reasons for damage to the coating.
Do not hold your fingers in the lamp at an angle, otherwise some particularly capricious types of gel polishes may leak.
It is safer to use products from one manufacturer.

Correctly apply varnish on the nail, painting over its base on itself, then, starting from the base, space to the end, left edge, right and end. The base rests on 4 fingers, not counting the thumb, after drying, the other hand is processed identically. Thumbs are varnished and dried separately, otherwise the varnish may leak.

To harden the coating, the nails are kept under an LED or UF lamp for 2-3 minutes, the base coat is enough for 30 seconds.

Gel varnish is applied in this order:

The first to perform a hygienic manicure, in the process, make the shape of the free edge of the nail. Its unnecessary elements are also removed, including the side rollers.
The nail undergoes chemical preparation, which consists in degreasing and removing the gloss with a buff, if any. Lastly, a primer can be applied to the treated plate, which extends the life of the gel polish due to the additional adhesion of the keratin to the coating, which should lie on the nail for a quarter of an hour. If you can't meet the deadline, the primer can be renewed.
First, the nail is treated with a thin base layer, including the end parts. The top should not flow out onto the side bolsters and cuticles; in extreme cases, it can be corrected.
Gel polish is applied in two thin layers, each of which is dried in a lamp. The first coat may be slightly uneven, this is corrected with a second coat.If it is also uneven, a third layer of identical thickness can be applied, which is a more advantageous option compared to deformation and microscopic voids in a thick layer. The coating should not go beyond the border of the skin; at this stage, you can also paint the ends.
The next is a decor in which rhinestones, sliders, stickers and sparkles are applied freely or depending on the chosen pattern. The sticky coating is reduced at the last stage, thanks to it, each of the following layers adheres.
The fixing varnish lays down in a dense layer, do not ignore the ends, otherwise the coating will quickly lose its durability.
To remove the sticky layer, it is enough to wipe the nails with a degreaser.
The final step is to treat the cuticle with a moisturizer.

In decorating nails with gel polish, black, red and beige shades that are suitable in most cases are often used. According to stylists, owners of short nails prefer monochromatic colors and patterns, long and medium nail plates give more space for creativity.

Colors of nails should be harmoniously combined with the image; it is not recommended to use more than 3 colors in varnishing. The choice of color is also often determined by the season.

To create a light and effective pattern, you will need a contrasting gel polish and dots with a small-sized ball or needle. Having covered the varnish with a white layer, you can place thicker colored spots on it. Having dried this, smaller points are placed in the gaps of the spots. The final stage will be the top. Before decorating the nail, it is recommended to first sketch the future pattern.

Techniques and methods

Gel polish manicure options, thanks to the ongoing development of the art of nail art, include a huge number of techniques and their variations available for reproduction at home.

Many of them are possible for beginners to perform, using materials such as rhinestones, pieces of glass, glitter and stickers with a reflective surface as elements of the pattern. For a change in manicure, they are usually applied to 1 or 2 fingers apart, one of which is often the ring finger.

Several simple and extraordinary techniques with a general description:

Vehicle name	Description	Recommendations
Casting	Gives nails the look of iridescent jewels	This technique is also suitable for decoration. In it, along with gel varnish, gilded transfer foil is used.
Reverse French	Colored varnish is applied in the area of the nail hole, and not along its edge as in the usual version.	For a good combination with a manicure, harmonious shades are preferred.
Mosaic glitter	A mosaic pattern of large sequins is placed on the nail as the top layer of the coating	The pattern is designed after applying the base and coloring, the final stage is top coating. The sequins are molded by him or by means of a special glue, they are dried, the outline of the drawing is outlined, then the pattern is dried again. It is not necessary to apply the top over the glitter.
Large mosaic	It is a coating with a base of a layer of multi-colored mosaic spots arranged in the desired order.	After drying the coating, the borders of each of the spots are emphasized with black lines, the drawing is completed by applying a top. It is convenient to work with a fine brush.
Red passion	This decor technique is applied to elongated almond-shaped or oval-shaped nails, using one-color or a combination of dark red and light coral varnishes.	Light tones are applied along the edges of the nails, dark ones cover the cuticle area. From it to a place a little further than the middle of the nail, lay out an elongated triangle of several light rhinestones, starting with large ones. Its voids are filled with the smallest rhinestones, pixie drops or broths. Medium darker stones are attached to the sides of the base, completing the coating with 2 layers of top.
Partial color	A very eye-catching finish, the beauty of which depends on the ability to apply varnish.	First, the base is applied, subsequently covered with strokes of colored varnish. It is not fully used, forming the design of the nail from strokes of the desired shape or shape. This principle also works on plain surfaces.

Ideas for a solid color manicure

With all the variety of modern trends and styles of nail art, the classic monochromatic manicure, which is mainly used as a simple undemanding decoration for every day, does not lose its relevance.

To the same choice come the fashionistas who are confused in the kaleidoscope, the persistent one-color gel polish coating can look good in everyday environment and produce the desired effect at special events.

The main thing is to choose the right background tone and gracefully arrange the decor components in those coatings where it is present. You can also use stickers with inscriptions for it. This is not a hard and fast rule, but a single color design is most often used for short nails.

The nude design complements the business style, there are no bright and colorful shades in it. A layer of glossy coating made using this technique looks especially elegant, being painted in caramel or beige colors close to the natural nail shade.
Golden mother-of-pearl includes the decoration of single-color gold-colored nail plates with a scattering of sequins-dust particles, which give the nails a moderately luxurious look compared to foil or shimmer. Gold-colored nails can be alternated with silver nails for a more vivid impression.
The restrained white manicure, equally well suited to summer and winter holidays and vacations, has a satisfactory expressiveness.
Soft lilac, which is a combination of matte and glossy tones of lilac alternating through the finger, will help to add sophistication to the look.
A strict originality has a single color with rhinestones, using such dark and saturated colors as emerald, blue and black. It is emphasized by horizontal lines of single rhinestones in the area just above the base of the nail.
One of the hottest novelties of recent years is a matte monochromatic finish with painted gloss. Both dark and light colors look great with 1-2 nails decorated with a pattern that does not contrast with the general background color.

Options in different shades

Gel polish manicure options cover one of the most eye-catching nail art technologies, using different colors in the coating. It is widely believed that it is suitable exclusively for young girls, but it is successfully suitable for women of all ages.

Gel polish manicure options for short and long nails. Photos, technicians — The article provides options for a beautiful gel polish manicure.

There are no restrictions in the alternation of colors, any of them can be performed on any number of fingers in the sequence at your discretion. Particular attention should be paid to the selection of the range of shades, not all colors look good with each other.

Name	Description
Nails in different colors	Bright tones attract attention, while dark ones give the nails a moderate distinctiveness. Usually, no more than 2-3 colors are used, although in the “traffic light” version each of 5 or even 10 nails is painted in a separate shade.
Different colors on different hands	Coloring the nails of the hands in different ratios of several colors will add unpredictability to the image. For example, you can apply 2 colors of varnish with a predominance of one color on one hand and the other on the other.
Multi-colored manicure	From a randomly variegated set of colors, you can create your own compositions, one of which is a smooth color transition made with similar shades.
Different colors with sequins	To enhance the effect produced by multi-colored nails, they can be decorated with a shimmer, the smallest rhinestones or sparkles. This particular chic is most suitable for a variety of special occasions.
Bright multi-colored coating	Correctly selected bright colors will also use attention. Their correct ratio looks great in warm seasons.
Transitions on one nail	On each or some of the nails, you can create your own color combinations. This will require more time and attention, the shades in such a coating are usually distinguished with the help of drawings, lines or decor.
Multicolored jacket	A variation of the jacket, which has recently become popular, makes the manicure more noticeable and allows you to experiment with its design.
Multi-colored monochromatic coating	First, an ordinary monochromatic manicure is done, the variety in which is achieved by using a decor of a different color.

Matte manicure

Matte type gel polish manicure options are attracting more and more gloss lovers who are switching to the increasingly popular matte design. It is carried out using varnishes with an appropriate effect. It can also be reproduced on gloss with a special layer of top that prevents gloss, or by carefully sawing the surface covered with gloss gel polish.

The matte varnish is applied according to the standard pattern, this moderately bright and neat finish is decorated with decors, decals and designs as well as a regular gloss.

To create a dramatic matte finish, you can use the following techniques:

A non-trivial gel polish with acrylic powder-lined areas or individual nails can surprise and add sophistication to the nails.
The use of droplets combines glossy and matte effects. Glossy drops that shine on a matte surface, preferably in the same color as the base, look more realistic than rhinestones or stones they have made.
The combination involves the use of matte-based methods of color transition, velvet and gloss, which, when applied in a complementary manner, create a more versatile landscape on the nails.
Glossy prints look amazing on matte finishes in colors like black and dark shades of reds, greens, browns and blues. Geometric shapes, animal textures, patterns, lines and monograms are applied with a gloss on a matte background of the same color. The matte-glossy jacket is also performed identically. The drawing on the nails can also be done with ordinary tape, gluing it at an angle and treating the free area with gloss.
Nails look especially luxurious if you decorate them with small beads and rhinestones, imitating jewelry or rings. This can be done, for example, by beautifully edging the edge of the nail plate with a large stone in the middle, or by applying prominent lines in the middle or across the nail.

Variants with patterns and pictures

To make the nails look bright and attractive using this technique, you should decide what will be applied to their surface. The color of the nail depends on the selected pattern. Drawing skills will also not be superfluous, the lines are applied smoothly and evenly.

In artistic design of nails, such brushes are used as:

wide;
thin with different length of villi;
fan-shaped;
dots;
having an oblique cut.

After the base, the base and the application of the pattern, the finishing coat is made, at each stage the nails are dried. It is also possible to draw not immediately on the nails; there are forms for drawing a pattern, which are applied to the nails before fixing under the lamp.

The principles of forming several types of patterns:

One of the most common ways to make flowers and buds is to cover the base with black varnish as the base of the picture. This coating will look good during the New Year holidays. Identically, you can place black patterns on a white background, use other colors, or apply a drawing directly to the base without a background coating. Drying time for colored varnish takes at least 3 minutes.
A more provocative effect is produced by a coating in the form of a snake scale. Green gel polish is applied to the prepared nail plates, it should be dried for 2 minutes.The next layer will be a mother-of-pearl varnish with a bog shade, then you should randomly place drops of a colorless coating on the nail plates and wait a little. The final anchoring layer is made after image development, followed by final drying.
To create good monograms, you need to practice patterning. After the base is formed, white varnish is used, monograms are made with a thin brush, scooping up a small amount of it. The technique is complemented with rhinestones and different shades of the pattern.
A winter theme with snowflakes is good for the holidays this time of year. Having completed a white coating with a layer of the color corresponding to the elements of winter, you should remove part of the colored base with a brush soaked in a degreasing composition. Instead, you can moisten and use a lint-free cloth. Snowflakes and similar details are drawn separately before the finishing layer, they are also printed with forms for coloring or stickers are applied.

Decor ideas

The options for manicure with gel polish are usually quite attractive enough, but if you want to make the gel varnish coating more graceful and noticeable on the occasion of a holiday or event, decorative elements are introduced into it. Gel polish manicure is dried at each stage, and the decor is also fixed with a finishing layer.

"Silver frost" can be called a winter variation of a luxurious jacket. For it, you will need to apply a sticky layer of a delicate pink varnish gel to the nail, or apply extensions through a camouflage pink gel of pink color with strong pigmentation.

On all fingers, except for the ring fingers, a service jacket with a dense application of glitter is performed with silver paint. Then the bonding layer is laid. One ring finger is decorated with a heart made of small rhinestones filled with silver broths with a bow with a string attached to it with a thin brush.

The second circle is made of silver or holographic confetti, several of which are turned into stars, drawing 4 short perpendicular rays. At the cuticle, the brush leaves glitter-grains of silver color.

In the fanciful curls of "Turkish cucumbers" stamping is used, which is the decoration of nails with patterns using the embossing method. This rather bright decor gives the nails a look of understated elegance. The nails are painted in a dull light blue color, the sticky layer is removed with a lint-free napkin.

Further, a drawing is transferred from the eponymous stamping plate with a soft golden-beige color without glitter to the nails. Irregularities can be corrected with a brush. Dots with a contrasting gel polish or glitter polish on the nails, dot patterns are applied.

The final touch is a tacky finish gloss finish, the dispersion is removed.

Royal Luxurious is a jewel-like piece of iridescent dark purple gloss, this décor suitable for business women is based on a metallic violet rub in. Those who are not proficient in the rub-in technique can apply a chameleon finish in an ink color with an identical sheen.

On the fixed gloss of 1-2 nails of each hand, golden monograms are applied with a brush, decorated with golden broths and multi-colored rhinestones at the base and closer to the end of the nail with large pebbles in the middle. If you do not know how to draw, you can use stamping with paint "gold".

"Delicate pastel and silver" is a good and light decor for owners of short nails. After applying the base to all fingers, the index and large nails are covered with 2 layers of light pink pastel gel polish, and the nameless and middle 2 layers of identical white polish.

Then a top is applied on pink nails and the dispersion is removed, on white nails it is drawn with a thin brush along a uniform vertical line from a silvery gel with tightly fitting glitters. The nails of the little fingers are completely covered with the same paint.

Fashion trends in 2019-2020

At the end of 2019 and the upcoming 2020, a whole range of textures, methods and colors are in vogue to suit nails of various lengths. The current stage in the development of gel polish manicure shows the desire for elegance and naturalness without neglecting the latest moves of stylists.

One of the main trends of 2019 was the still successful coral coating. It is suitable for both long and short nails, to make it more attractive, ombre and rub in are applied. The colors that go well with it are silver, gold, red, black and white.
Foil, shimmer, glitter and other elements from the 90s serve as a tribute to retro. They cover all fingers, one or more, in addition to the characteristic visual effect, these techniques are famous for their durability.
Animalism, which has spread in many branches of fashion, also appears in nail art. Prints with zebras, leopard spots, reptilian scales and ladybird colors appeared on the nails.
Decor on a translucent basis is almost as successful as coral in 2019. As a gel polish, soft light colors are used, on which various combinations of patterns, rhinestones, embossing, foil and glitter are placed.
Geometric shapes are used everywhere, creating extraordinary patterns of varying complexity thanks to solutions with the textures and shades used.
Another 90s greetings is the return to neon. This color has the greatest success in warm seasons, orange, yellow, fuchsia and light green shades are great for almond-shaped long and oval short nails.
Various inscriptions, symbols, experiments with their fonts and logos are popular in decorating nail varnish. The desired effect is achieved by applying short prints on 1-2 fingers of the hand.
In 2019-2020. new quickly dispersed options for the execution of a jacket appeared, the canonical pink-white manicure can now be diversified at least with sparkles and brighter varnishes.
Coral gel polish and decor on a translucent base can also compete in popularity with a coating of black and red colors performed in different proportions, patterns and clarity. Also, these colors are successful individually.

Long-lasting and eye-catching gel polish is one of the most popular nail design methods. According to the recommendations of stylists, the colors corresponding to the current season will enjoy the greatest success in manicure. Thanks to the improvement of nail art techniques, more and more original options appear that can satisfy every taste.

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