Characteristic features of a nude manicure. Who is it for, what are the requirements for the shape of nails and skin tone? How to do a nude manicure? What decorative elements are advised to use nail art masters?
Nude manicure is a surprisingly delicate, attractive and, moreover, a versatile option for nail design. And although naturalness is considered its defining feature (roughly speaking, this is a manicure, which, as it were, does not exist), it will not work to call nude boring or inexpressive with all the desire. It is in perfect harmony with a variety of looks: a quivering bride, a strict business woman, a dreamy artist, a housewife and just a charming woman will find her ideal option with equal ease.
Features of nude manicure
In the photo nude manicure
Girls who would not go nude categorically do not exist in nature. There are only incorrectly selected combinations of tones and poor knowledge of their color type.
To get a truly beautiful nude manicure, remember:
- Very light porcelain skin requires the use of cool shades corresponding to its tone or slightly lighter than it - pearl, pale pink, delicate apricot, light peach, powdery, cream, as well as light green and mint.
- On hands with olive-colored skin, sand-colored nails look good, beige, more pronounced pink, coral, sky blue, washed out purple.
- The fingers of swarthy beauties will be flawless with caramel, light brown, golden, transparent chocolate or coffee varnish. In addition, warm pastel colors suit them.
Of course, the shades of nude manicure are much more diverse, and the rules for choosing them are rather arbitrary, because the color of the skin changes depending on fluctuations in temperature, lighting and even the emotional state of a person. But knowing which tones to focus on, you can choose exactly the varnish that will best emphasize the beauty of your hands and make your nails a true decoration.
Note! To understand which shades of varnish suit you best, experts recommend looking at the wreaths under the skin of your wrist. Blue means that you need to focus on the colors of the cold range, slightly greenish indicate warm ones.
Fashionable options for nude manicure
Since the main idea of nude manicure is naturalness, great importance is attached to the shape of the nails. A variety of stilettos, spades, ballerinas, beveled edges and spectacular age corners will have to be temporarily forgotten. The most popular forms are simple and practical ovals and squares, and the latter can be with straight corners, but it is better to give preference to soft rounded ones.
Note! Nude manicure on almond-shaped nails of medium length looks very stylish.
As for the design, there is clearly no need to complain about the lack of interesting ideas:
- Matte nude … As good as the gloss is, it can never be compared to a noble matte finish. Limit yourself to gel polish of traditional soft colors, and you will create a neat, stylish design for nails for every day. Add sparkly glitter and rhinestones for a matte nude manicure for a gala evening.
- Precious velvet … The velvet finish looks slightly pretentious in the company of red, wine and other, less traditional shades of varnish, and therefore is more suitable for special occasions. But blurry nude colors are a completely different matter. Thanks to their discreet luxury, velvet marigolds made in this sophisticated style are good both on the red carpet and in the office. If you mix textures by painting velvet patterns on a glossy background, your nails will look really expensive.
- Large knitting … In late autumn and as a winter design for a nude manicure, connoisseurs advise trying a decor with a knit effect. Beige, pink, light lilac shades create the full feeling of a woolen sweater on the tip of each finger, making the look of their owner warm and cozy.
- Cat's eye … Iridescent magnetic varnish in any design looks interesting, and with a delicate nude coating it also hints at the good taste of the hostess. Look for “your” color among shades of beige, light brown, cream, coral, lavender, but be careful when trying on too light or dark tones. The former are sometimes lost, giving the impression of a "bare" nail, the latter are too noticeable for everyday life.
- Gradient and ombre … Due to the concept of naturalness on long nails, nude manicure is practically not done, but for a beautiful stretch of color, it is allowed to slightly deviate from this rule. The soft flow of color from a pale pink hole to a beige or white tip looks elegant and festive, and marigolds decorated with shiny confetti or thin curls will be appropriate even on the hands of a bride or a graduate. However, no one forbids you to choose more interesting colors and depict, for example, a smooth transition from light blue to sky blue, from pink cherry to gray or from transparent lilac to yellowish. Considering that among the shades of nude there are no saturated and pronounced ones, stretching of the color is possible even on relatively short nails.
- Playing on contrast … Black does not fit into the colors of a nude manicure, but it sets them off well. If, on the occasion of the holiday, paint 9 marigolds with matte varnish in pastel colors, and the little finger with black glossy, adding silver glitter to it, you get at least a boring duet. Or, if black seems a bit gloomy, cover 1 or 2 nails on each hand with a shiny glitter polish. For the most courageous, a curious solution will be a caviar manicure - also for 1-2 fingers.
- Moon manicure … Visual highlighting of the nail sockets is a good way to diversify a monochromatic coating, make it a little more defiant, or, conversely, add sophistication. It all depends on the design method: rich colors, foil, large triangles instead of crescents will provide increased attention to your hands, while white varnish and pastel colors will give a light, elusive charm. The trend of negative space is very interestingly played out in a gentle nude manicure, when either the holes themselves are covered with a transparent varnish as opposed to the main pale pink, or they are separated from the rest of the nail space with a thin strip of flesh-colored.
- French … The renowned nude French manicure is an ode to femininity and a win-win for any occasion. If you do not know which nail design to choose, do a jacket and you will not be the loser. Serious young ladies, shy women and business ladies choose classic options with beige and pink colors and a white smile. Dreamers and partygoers cover the free edge of the nail plate with glitter, micro-rhinestones and foil. Young and mischievous paint hearts and emphasize the smile with contrasting colors. There are many options. By the way, a nude french manicure lays down amazingly well on square nails. It is worth at least once to change with it your favorite oval and almond-shaped shapes!
- On a ruler … Squares and lines, triangles and rhombuses, ovals and circles have reliably occupied their own niche in nail design called "geometric manicure". If you draw a pair of nails painted in one of the shades of the nude palette with thin black or white lines, you get minimalism - laconic, but not boring. If you use a separate pattern for each finger, the nude will come out fun and colorful, just right for a youth party. And if you combine geometry with negative space, contrasting colors, matte or velvet finishes, it costs nothing to create your own unique pattern that no one else will have. The main thing is not to forget to connect not only fantasy, but also a sense of proportion. And also remember that although a nude manicure on short nails visually lengthens them, the transverse lines nullify this effect.
- Peas … Peas got into the number of fashion trends in nail art in the middle of the last century, but this fact in no way affects its demand today. Light retro hasn't hurt anyone yet, especially since it's easy to draw and nice to wear. Peas can be large and small, multi-colored, shiny, interspersed with hearts and kisses. The only thing, it is undesirable to choose a lacquer color for them lighter than the main tone (white is an exception). If you are performing a nude manicure with a gel, the peas can be replaced with broths, after securing them securely with a top.
- Predator's footprint … At first glance, it may seem that soft nude colors are incompatible with predatory coloring, but this is not so. To shine in front of the surrounding spectacular prints with a pattern of leopard, tiger or anaconda skin, it is important to remember only that you should decorate no more than 1-2 nails on each hand and choose suitable colors for the picture. For example, light brown, black and gray will look harmoniously on nails with a pink nude manicure, but as an experiment you can afford to play pranks with pink or purple. And remember, the shorter the nails, the finer the patterns should be.
- Floral ornament … Flowers, leaves and fluttering butterflies traditionally appear on women's nails in the midst of spring and remain in demand throughout the summer. In the case of nude, it is better to choose matte varnishes for them and pay more attention to drawing details - this is how the floral pattern evokes associations with old engravings and seems even more sophisticated. In addition, a butterfly wing, a feather or a fragile branch, laid out on one of the nails with decorative stones, look good. But this is already a topic for conversation about a nude manicure with rhinestones.
- Chic and shine … Rhinestones, glitter and multi-colored foil have long been used by nail art fans. What is especially nice, you can play enough in a nude manicure with sparkles, since it is very difficult to overdo it with them. Calm colors are in good harmony with single beads, and with stains of gilded foil, and with microscopic broths, and in recent years, pearl rub, which gives an unobtrusive shine to gel polish, and "rings" made of rhinestones crossing the nail plate across the nail plate have become especially popular.
- Stamping … Why try, wielding a thin brush, if the manufacturers of manicure accessories have thought of everything and released various stamps on which anything can be depicted: geometric and floral patterns, lace, fantasy curls, animal prints and much more? We applied a light nude coating, rolled the stamp, wiped off the rest of the varnish from the periungual rollers … Quickly, simply, beautifully.
- Abstraction … A nude manicure with a pattern of well-defined lines is good, but does not always correspond to a changeable female mood. Sometimes you want something "like": daring, energetically twisted, noticeable. And then chaotic strokes of cobweb varnish, abstract spots, chaotic strokes, imitation of stains on a marble or wooden surface, catchy coloring of a quail egg and bright splashes turn out to be more than appropriate. And restrained nude will be a good neutral background for all this.
How to make a nude manicure at home?
To decorate your nails with a nude manicure, you need:
- take a responsible approach to the choice of varnish color;
- decide on the length and shape of the nails;
- prepare all the necessary tools.
And the rest is, in every sense, a matter of technology. If you are used to looking after your nails, a nude manicure will not be an overwhelming task.
Procedure:
- Clean your nails from the remnants of the old polish, wipe them with a degreaser.
- If necessary, use sharp scissors to cut the nails to the desired length, and then file with a file. If the length suits you, skip the step with scissors.
- Soak your hands in hot water with sea salt, oil, or herbal tea.
- Gently slide the cuticle towards the edge of the nail bed.
- Blot your nails thoroughly with a paper towel and buff with a soft buff. Nude manicure will mercilessly highlight all the shortcomings of the nail plate, so the surface must be perfect.
- Cover your nails with a base polish that will keep them from yellowing and brittle.
- Apply the color of your choice.
- Wait until it dries completely and rub the cream into your hands.
Note! If a decor is conceived, stick it on the varnish that has begun to set, but not yet hardened, and after drying, fix it with another layer of varnish, this time transparent.
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The main fashion trends of nude manicure are listed here, but the options for nail design in a natural style are not limited to them. In recent years, stylists are generally quite loyal, allowing women to experiment with colors, textures and decorative elements to their fullest, so we can only rejoice at this and start boldly creating.
