Manicure in light colors, photo. Fashion trends, new items

General guidelines for light manicure

Versatility and practicality are the main advantages of manicure in light colors. Suitable for monochromatic everyday coverage: for study, office. For those who do not tolerate monotony or want to complement a festive look, any tone can, if desired, be accentuated with a pattern or rhinestones, perform a combined manicure or combine several techniques together.

Idea photos help you choose the best option for your everyday and festive occasion.

When deciding what color the future coating will be so that you do not have to change it daily, it is worth considering the following:

Techniques and methods of manicure in light colors

In the technique of applying gel polish, there is little to do with staining with a simple varnish, and there are much more advantages. The manicure does not have to be renewed for 2-3 weeks. Gel varnishes are divided into single-phase and three-phase. In a single phase ruler, the process skips the base and finish steps. To increase the wear life of the material, it is worth making a choice in favor of the classic three-phase ruler.

The procedure is easy to carry out at home on your own. With regular practice, the process will take less time, and the result will be similar to the picture chosen for the example with ideas and solutions. It is easier to make a light monochromatic coating so that your hands have a well-groomed look for a long time.

Tools and materials that will be needed when working with gel polishes:

1. Manicure scissors, pusher;
2. File and buff;
3. Dehydrator;
4. Acid-free primer;
5. Base;
6. Finish;
7. Gel polishes;
8. UV (36 watts) or LED lamp;
9. Lint-free napkins;
10. Dispersion layer remover.

To ensure the wear of the material, to avoid chips and detachments, all stages of the procedure must be followed:

1. Training.

Give the nail the desired shape and smooth out the free edge. Trim the cuticle and completely remove the pterygium. Use soaking trays during hygienic manicure, preferably a couple of days before staining. To give length and shape to natural nails, files with an abrasiveness of 240 and 180 grit are intended.

2. Creation of the base.

Slightly remove the glossy shine with a buff - make the nail matte. Then, using a stiff brush, clean the surface from sawdust marks. Remove excess fat and moisture with a dehydrator.

Collect the product little by little, removing the excess from the edge of the bottle. Place one drop in the center, then spread over the surface. Let dry for 1 minute.

3. Application of the base.

For good adhesion of the natural nail to the artificial material, use a primer before applying the base. Apply with rubbing movements, avoiding contact with the cuticle and lateral folds. Apply a thin layer of base with rubbing movements, carefully sealing the end of the nail. Dry the material using UV (2 minutes) or LED lamp (15-30 seconds).

To strengthen, align the nail plate, a second thick layer of base is applied.

Then, with the palm upward, turning the hand over, use a brush to help the drop of material to distribute, turn it over and continue to align with a thin brush, achieving a glare in the form of a regular oval. Cure in UV (2 minutes) or LED lamp (30 seconds). For the procedure, you need to choose a place that is not sunny, since the material hardens under the influence of ultraviolet rays.

4. Staining with gel polish.

Colored varnishes vary in density and pigmentation. The number of future layers depends on the desired end result: from 1 layer the effect will be semi-transparent; painting in 2-3 layers, the color will become more saturated. Each layer is made as thin as possible with subsequent polymerization in a lamp: 2 minutes - UV, 30 seconds - LED.

It is more convenient to dry thumbs separately from the rest... If during application the material lays down unevenly and leaves streaks, do not take more varnish. You can even out the tone with 1–2 thin layers.

5. The final layer of the top.

Apply the finish, carefully painting over the ends. Cure: 2-3 minutes - UV; 30 - 60 seconds - LED. If the top has a sticky layer, let the material cool for 20 seconds and remove with a lint-free cloth soaked in cleanser. Wipe the surface of the nail with it until a characteristic squeak appears.

Solid light manicure

Monochrome coloring can highlight flaws. First of all, you should carefully prepare your hands and carry out a hygienic manicure. Then choose a color that suits your skin tone. Apply color gel polish gently and evenly.

White color

It is often used as a base for design, rarely found in a single color coating. Universal color, but even application is difficult to achieve.

Suitable for all ages, however, older women are not recommended to use a matte finish.

Pastel shades

A suitable option for romantic people or those who are against experimenting with design and prefer a laconic manicure. The pastel range has no restrictions on the type of activity and age.

Light pink color

Complementing everyday style, it is also a great solution for a festive occasion. Gives a healthy appearance to the skin of the hands and visually lengthens the fingers.

Light lilac color

Looks feminine, able to decorate even the most mediocre image. Floral motifs, lace or geometry will look equally harmonious on a light lilac background. The main thing is not to overload the tenderness of color with a flashy design.

Light blue color

More suitable for owners of pale and fair skin. Looks good as a solid color and blends well with many shades.

Light green

A manicure in light colors (a photo with variants of which indicates the style of execution) is a pleasant color for the eyes, but is rarely found as an independent coating.

Good combinations are obtained with varnishes from a natural palette, with pale pink, blue and yellow shades.

Combining several shades

A multi-colored manicure will make the chosen look a fashionable and beneficial accent. In order not to get the opposite effect, you should familiarize yourself with the types of gel polish staining techniques and figure out how best to combine shades.

Popular nail art techniques:

• French manicure;
• a smooth transition from a dark shade to the lightest;
• combining a pair of contrasting shades;
• the use of different textures.

French manicure

Classic French manicure is performed using a camouflage base or gel polish in natural shades and drawing the free edge in white. It is more convenient to draw a neat smile line with a medium flat brush. Special stencils will make the task easier for beginners.

You can diversify a classic jacket with the help of a smooth stretch of color using the ombre technique, and perform a lunar “reverse jacket”.

Or paint the free edge in any other color, make an unusual smile.

Similar shades

Monochromatic combination - a combination of different shades of the same color. Varnishes that are in the same color range differ only in color saturation - the simplest and most correct combination.

Contrast light manicure

A complimentary combination is the use of two shades of different colors, but one tonality. Correctly combined shades will transform everyday manicure, add brightness.

Matte light manicure

To obtain a velvety effect, a matte finish is used at the final stage.

You can cover all your nails or do it selectively, for example, on the ring and middle fingers.

Variants with patterns and drawings

Popular painting techniques do not require special education and long training.

To create drawings at the first stage, you will need:

• 2 brushes (thin and medium);
• a needle or toothpicks;
• dots;
• cosmetic sponge;
• acrylic paints (2-3 colors will be enough for a start);
• decor elements (rhinestones, stickers, sand, glitter, beads, foil).

Geometric drawings

A manicure in light colors (a photo of which indicates the professionalism of the execution), it is possible to add a drawing. Geometry in beige and other pastel colors is gaining popularity. Randomly spaced lines, drawing from small geometric shapes.

For drawing straight thin lines it is convenient to use a "liner" brush with a long hair. Horizontal lines will suit the owners of narrow nail plates. Vertical patterns visually lengthen the nail bed.

Minimalism

Painting using the minimalism technique looks neat and practical. The main rule in execution is restraint, a minimum of details and components. Suitable for short, natural-shaped nails. For special occasions, medium-length nails are allowed. Minimalism and geometry are similar in style and complement each other perfectly.

Lace patterns

Snow-white lace in addition to French manicure is one of the most popular options for wedding nail art. Openwork decor, curls, monograms are convenient to carry out with a thin brush under No. 1, it is intended for drawing small details.

To facilitate the decoration process, you can use ready-made stickers or a design slider.

Decor on light manicure

Complex compositions with lots of details would be out of place. There are a huge number of decor options, for example, rhinestones, sparkles, sequins, sand. With their help, a simple one-color coating will turn into a festive, elegant manicure.

With rhinestones

Iridescent edges on a pale pink background will harmoniously fit into the image of a bride or a graduate. A neat nude manicure with inlaid on a separate nail will complement your evening dress. Before fixing the decor, you need to decide on the pattern, the size of the rhinestones, try on.

First of all, cover with a top and dry your nails, where the jewelry will not be attached.

Then apply a layer of the top on the remaining fingers. After sinking into the base, place the rhinestones with tweezers or a wax pencil and dry in the lamp. Once again with a thin brush, circle the top around the stones and dry again.

With sand

You can experiment not only with color, but also with texture. With the help of special acrylic powder or sand, you get a velvet effect. Decorating with material is easy, the technique differs only in that after applying the finish, the nail is generously sprinkled with sand and then dried in a lamp. Remove excess material with a brush.

A manicure in light colors (the photo of which is decorated with sand is complemented by voluminous monograms and patterns) is applied with thick gel paints. The required pattern is applied to the finished coating, sprinkled with powder on top, then drying is necessary.

With sequins

Multi-colored sparkles will help to give originality to a monochromatic coating. For a colored finish, to avoid gaps, it is worth taking a base and tone-on-tone glitter. You can apply with a dry brush or simply dip your finger into a jar of glitter. Then dry, cover with a top and back into the lamp.

Pearl shimmer and play of color will help to achieve a fine shine - rubbing. The powder is rubbed with a dry brush into a colored base, covered with a top.

With sequins

For those who prefer minimalism in design, the option of nail art with kamifibuki is suitable. Lay out an applique of colored confetti, create a gradient.

This decor is appropriate for a festive outfit and is acceptable for everyday wear.

Fashion trends of light manicure in 2024

Naturalness, minimalism and practicality are in fashion. Among the trends of 2024 are short and medium length nails of a natural shape: oval, almond, soft square. For those who want to stand out from the crowd, stylists recommend forms: ballerina, pike.

Light (pastel and nude) shades of the coating are still in demand. As for the decor, which will be appropriate, the main thing is restraint and brevity. Photos confirm that excesses of sequins, sequins will make a manicure vulgar.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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