Beautiful well-groomed legs are the property of every girl. It is wrong to think that a beautiful pedicure should be done only in the summer, when you wear open sandals. In winter, marigolds also need care and protection. And who knows what awaits you tomorrow: an invitation to exotic islands or a trip to the pool.
Modern tendencies
Nail design has its own trends, as well as other areas of fashion. Whether to follow them or stick to the classics - the choice is yours. Manufacturers specializing in nail products do not get tired of surprising us with new textures, colors and effects.
To give an unusual shine and radiance to any varnish or gel polish will help a product called rub. This is a special fine powder that is manually distributed on the surface of the nail. The effect can be mirrored, and pearly, and gold.
French is considered a classic option. But recent trends have transformed it a bit. You can try unusual combinations, for example, red and gold or black and silver. According to the execution technique, it will not differ in any way from the usual jacket, but it will look completely different.
Lunar pedicure is a technique when the lunar region of the nail is left in natural or white. This is a zone near the base, having a different shade and resembling the shape of a crescent. Today, it is often combined with a classic jacket to give the most natural look to the nails. This combination looks very natural and neat.
Broken glass. At first glance at the nail, it seems that there are fragments of glass on it that shimmer with a pearly sheen.In fact, this is a foil that the master randomly puts on the plate. The effect is impressive.
Comofubics are small round glosses. They are not applied together with varnish, but are “planted” separately. This is pretty jewelry work. But an experienced master will cope with it without difficulty. You can create an imitation of sun glare, falling snowflakes or reflections on the surface of the water. At the request of the client, they make a wide strip of comofubics or place them in one of the corners.
Shining pebbles on the legs always attract attention. Today you can find rhinestones of various shapes and colors. This allows the masters to lay out real masterpieces on the nail. But modest options with 1-3 pebbles will look no less interesting.
Different colors of nails - one of the main trends of recent years. Previously, it was customary to stain all nails in the same color. But now, most beauties choose 2 primary colors for coloring. There are several options. The first color covers all nails except the large one, or 2 fingers on one leg are selected.
It is rather difficult to make such a fashionable effect as “cat's eye” at home. In the beauty salon, you will be offered several options for the execution of this technique. As a result, you can get the effect of a solar strip or the illusion of 3D color deepening.
The glossy gloss of a varnish habitual to us can be replaced with the muffled opaque color. This is achieved due to the finish coating. Thus, using the same varnish (gel polish), you can achieve completely different results. The combination of matte and glossy effect on one leg looks interesting. The matte finish has only one drawback - light colors are quite easily soiled.
Decorative elements firmly took their place in the design of nails. Do not think that they are used only for delicate pens. Pedicure using stones looks very expensive and elegant. At will, you can choose transparent, pearlescent or those that resemble real gems.
One of the latest trends is color-changing varnish. This reaction occurs when exposed to different temperatures. The play of color is literally mesmerizing. It seems to be some kind of magic. It is necessary to go out in the cold, and the nails will acquire a different shade. If you leave the free edge of the nail, due to the temperature difference it will also have a different color.
Sugar pedicure has a sweet name and no less striking effect. Have you ever dipped a wet finger in a bowl of sugar? At the same time, grains of sand immediately stuck to the nail. The same effect is achieved using this technique. Small grains cover the entire nail. But one should not be afraid that they will fall away or melt.
Color combinations
No matter how practical and versatile the monophonic pedicure is, one sometimes wants to diversify it. The combination of several shades fully satisfies this desire. There are no clear rules, but there are time-tested classic "unions" of colors that will always be relevant.
White and black are classics that will always be in fashion. In addition, this combination is suitable for a strict office dress code. There are a lot of options for using it on nails. You can make an interesting contrasting gradient or draw delicate white flowers on a black background. Geometric patterns will look especially strict.
Pink and red are suitable for both romantic young ladies and passionate natures. It all depends on the proportion in which you will use one and the other color. Both one and the second color have thousands of shades. When combined, it is important to understand that not all of them are ideally suited to each other.
Beige and brown are associated with respectability and good taste. Not for nothing that they are the basis of most successful interiors. It is not necessary to come up with complex combinations, you can just paint one or two nails in beige, the rest in brown, or vice versa.
Turquoise and black are a rather vivid combination. On the nails it looks very fresh and summer-like. One of the winning options for its use is black patterns on a turquoise background. No one can blame you for banality and boring choices.
The luxury and wealth of gold and silver speak for themselves. It is important not to overdo it with their use, otherwise together with an elegant pedicure you will get a Christmas tree decoration. Use them as accents.
Which shades to choose depends on your desire and imagination. The main condition is that they do not merge. This is important when applying patterns or patterns. If you can’t decide which combinations will look advantageous, use the color wheel. Shades that are opposite each other will always blend perfectly.
Everyone understands that red is not one color, but thousands of its variations. From this similarity you can get interesting design options. Often they are used with the ombre technique or gradient, when one shade smoothly flows into another.
How to choose?
Not only our taste preferences dictate the choice of one or another pedicure option. Other factors worth considering. For example, a wedding pedicure should emphasize the solemnity of the moment, but be gentle.
The bright sun, green grass and beautiful flowers are all integral elements of the summer season. Do not be afraid to transfer them to the nails. Let them also create a bright and cheerful mood. Floral prints and rich tones are the best suited for a summer pedicure.
To look up-to-date and stylish in the fall, take a look at the colors that nature “dresses” in: yellow, red, brown, but not saturated, but slightly muffled. Gold will also be appropriate, because it is not in vain that autumn is called such an epithet in many poems and songs.
In winter, cold shades will be appropriate: white, blue, blue, gray. In this case, you can add bright elements: stars, snowflakes, winter patterns. And, of course, silver and pearl white shine will be very welcome. Such a pedicure will be seasoned and bright at the same time.
Spring pedicure is romantic and fresh. Delicate floral drawings or patterns with a thin brush will give it unusual and originality. As for the shades, they should be bright. Remember the delicate green color of young greenery or the delicate shades of flower buds.
You want to shine on your day, and no one can forbid you from doing this. Let the pedicure be joyful and bright. If you are organizing a thematic birthday, then it should emphasize and correspond to the holiday.
A wedding is a special day for every girl, so all the details and elements of the image should be thought out in advance. The classic option is a white pedicure or jacket. He will not distract attention, while supporting the style of a white dress.
Pay particular attention to the legs especially in the summer. If you were invited to a celebration and you are going to wear sandals, then the pedicure should ideally fit the chosen outfit. If the legs are closed, then it is not necessary to select a design specifically.
Little beauties strive in everything to be like their beloved mothers. Do not refuse them this pleasure. Bright berries and hearts on children's legs look especially touching. Pay particular attention to the quality of materials.
If you are planning to spend your vacation on the warm sea, it will be quite appropriate to display this theme on your own legs. It is difficult to come up with a better combination than slippers and a neat marine pedicure. You can use waves, rhinestones, anchors or draw shells and a wind rose.
Design Examples
It is not possible to list all existing design examples. After all, every master wants to emphasize his own personality and make not only a neat pedicure, but also unique.
Stickers greatly simplify the work of the master.In this case, you can choose absolutely any plot - whether it will be funny images of ice cream and cartoon characters or sophisticated complex patterns, it all depends on your desire.
Do not make too small drawings, as they will not be noticeable on the nails or will merge into one color spot. Otherwise, there are no restrictions.
Gzhel is a combination of white and blue, familiar from childhood, it is applicable not only in china, but also in pedicure. Try this original design too. It will be enough to paint the thumb, and on the rest make only small characteristic strokes.
Another interesting color combination is the rainbow. Each finger is painted in one color of the rainbow spectrum. You can complicate the task and make a rainbow gradient that will flow from one finger to another.
Floral motifs can be chic and vibrant or very delicate and romantic. Choose those that are more suitable for your mood and character. A skilled craftsman is able to prescribe even the smallest details, the overall picture only benefits from this.
Ethnic and complex patterns and the presence of several colors impose their limitations. It is worth considering that the pedicure should be combined with the whole image, and not be separated from it. Therefore, when choosing this exotic design, think about how and with what you will wear it.
You can use shells, but not just painted marine elements, but a voluminous design that mimics them. Since the marigolds are quite small, it will be appropriate to make such a shell only on the big toe.
Not only the drawings have a place on our nails. You can, for example, make the inscription a beautiful calligraphic font. Logos of famous brands can show off not only on clothes, but also on nails.
You can use stains. Having applied a few drops of different varnish to the nail, the master arms himself with a thin brush, and real magic happens. Non-invasive spots turn into exquisite stains, claiming the title of true masterpieces of high art.
A smooth transition from one shade to another is a complex technique, for which you need to use a special spray gun. In this case, the transition can be either horizontal or vertical, or diagonal.
See how to make geometric pedicure gel polish in the video below.
