Visual Arts: 10 instructions on nail art
Text: Daria Nifontova
Nail art is going through countless rebirths, and the fact that spring is in full swing in the street, and gloves can be thrown on the mezzanine, adds weight to this trend. For those who do not want to decorate their hands with false nails, but are willing to spend some time on an intricate manicure, we picked up a few video tutorials on nail art. They will allow you to refresh your image, remember school drawing lessons and just lift your spirits.
Ombre with patterns
Ahead is the summer and the season of music festivals, where traditionally it is customary to shine with all the colors of the rainbow and dress up - nails are no exception. The lesson of one of the most popular beauty channels YouTube combines several of our favorite trends at once: long nails, the use of an ombre manicure and transfer tattoos that can be glued not only on the body, but also on everything that comes to hand. For such a manicure will not need any complex tools - only varnish, cosmetic sponge and gold translations. However, if you decide to use other colors, no one will judge you.
"Cosmic" nails
The theme of space and galactic beauty has not surrendered its position for several years already, but it still looks fascinating. This lesson is designed for persistent and patient - the Andromeda nebula will have to be recreated on the nails with the help of tiddly sponge and several layers of varnish. Do not forget how to dry each layer before applying the next. The author of the lesson suggests painting the stars with white lacquer, but we are sure that the sparkles are no worse! If it seems that the strength is not enough for all the nails, you can limit yourself to one, and cover the rest with a dark blue varnish - it will look impressive anyway.
Rainbow glitter
This lesson, insane in its brightness and use of scrap materials, proves that it’s important not how you use it, but how you do it. The author of the channel Simply Nailogical used a clear lacquer with glitter (applied it on the nail with a sponge) and a set of school markers. We advise you to borrow a couple of ideas from her and, firstly, apply peel-off-coating as a base - so you don’t have to tear off the glitter along with your fingernail, and secondly, test the markers on a varnish applied to a piece of paper in order to understand Will not the color slide. School dreams to paint nails with gel pens will finally come true - is this not happiness.
White marble
Exquisite and not at all fussy marble print has been in trend for several seasons and is not going to go anywhere. If the money on the marble countertop or sink is not enough, you can get rid of manicure, fortunately, quite simple. You will need white and gray nail polish, a pair of toothpicks and a glass of water, and you need to prepare everything you need beforehand - even though the manicure is not deadly complex, you will need to work quickly and deftly. If you are not at odds with white lacquer (can not blame you), change the alignment of forces and use gray as a base - there are no borders in the world of marble!
Perfect geometry
A beautiful and complex geometric manicure will not be simple or fast, but it's worth it - the black background emphasizes the softness of pastel colors and together with them creates an intricate pattern. In addition to endless patience for this manicure, you will need 5-6 types of lacquer, thin scotch tape (you can use metal strips for manicure), a brush and a palette, so that you can’t get behind this beauty and get ready in advance. If you are afraid that all 10 nails do not sduyuzhite, we recommend again to repeat the pattern on a few fingers, and leave the rest just black, or, conversely, paint in pastel colors.
Quick concise option
The Yound Wild and Polished channel is engaged not only in lacquers, but also in cosmetics, but the author’s manicure lessons are especially good. Nicole cheerfully explains how she came up with the design, talks about the lacquers used and generally leaves the most appealing impression. The lesson itself can be done even by people who have never before opened a bottle of lacquer, and a good selection of colors will allow the manicure to look "expensive or rich" with minimal effort. By the way, if you have lacquers strayed in your home that it’s time to leave this life, you can use the last drops on this design, just do not forget to wipe the brush thoroughly every time.
For loyal customers
The fashion for sports brands has long since flowed from the gyms to the streets, and now it has reached our nails. An adidas manicure can hardly be called everyday, despite the restrained palette, so a good sense of humor and self-confidence cannot be avoided. Also, one can not do without a fair amount of artistic talent - the famous three stripes and the brand logo will need to be drawn by hand. In total, you will need three different varnishes, a paintbrush and a dotter, but if you don’t have it at hand, a cropped toothpick can easily play its role.
With fruits
Despite the fact that winter has not yet given up its position everywhere, summer is rapidly approaching, and with it its indispensable attributes: bright colors and juicy fruits. It is the “fruit basket” that is proposed to be collected on one’s own hands in this lesson - and no matter how difficult it sounds, the manicure is actually quite simple and does not require any special tools or artistic education. Collect the necessary colored varnishes, a couple of brushes and a dotter or toothpick and proceed. Even if you fail to draw the perfect watermelon or strawberry from the first time, the mood will definitely rise, but you don’t need more.
Moon manicure variation
For lovers of classic manicure, who are tired of the "reverse moon", this design will do. It looks elegant enough not to cause questions in a conservative setting, but also fresh enough to keep its jaw in its banality. For this design, you will need a thin adhesive tape or special tapes for manicure and a thin brush to adjust all the lines and achieve the perfect look. Colors, of course, can and should be replaced at your discretion - a thin line of burgundy color on a beige nail will look no less luxurious than the original version.
With infantile pattern
Gentle and very simple manicure will allow you to create a full-fledged design and bring beauty in less than an hour, besides it will let you show your creative abilities. Nobody forbids changing colors for flowers, and even with the original palette, you can easily create a different pattern - we now see scrambled eggs stubbornly. You will need a simple set for a manicure: two varnishes and a dotter (in this case it will be difficult to replace it with a toothpick) or a brush. If in the future you see a trip to the country house and the landing of already real plants, then do not forget about the careful and dense layer of the fixer.
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