Modern design options for pedicure

Rarely, what kind of woman today, taking care of her beauty, forgets to pay attention to the pedicure of her legs. And indeed: these days this is not a problem, since by using the minimum set of necessary equipment, you can make a pedicure no worse than a salon. However, it is not enough to be able to do it: you need to know what is relevant and what is already outdated, because every season fashion trends leave some designs in the past. It is worthwhile to dwell on the features of the options for the modern design of the pedicure.

First you need to understand that the equipment used in nail salons is different from what is purchased for nail design at home. If professional equipment involves hardware pedicure, then at home a woman often processes her nails using manicure scissors and tweezers. This, of course, increases the overall duration of the pedicure. In addition, this fact forces you to painstakingly process each finger, so that in the end the prepared nails do not have a painful and injured look.

As for varnish coatings, today hybrid products or the so-called gel varnishes are in priority. They differ from ordinary coatings not only in appearance. These are high-quality varnish products, which, subject to pedicure technology, stay on the nail plates for about four weeks.However, they often do not need to be adjusted and do not break away from the foundation. Even after two weeks, they look as if the varnish has just been applied.

Gel polishes have a wide range of colors, due to which you can choose shades to match your favorite, casual clothes or luxurious evening looks. Today they are distinguished by a variety of textures, which allows you to diversify the design of the pedicure, taking into account fashion trends. Today, brands offer customers such gel polishes as:

• traditional glossy;
• matte and velvety;
• with the effect of a chameleon, changing color depending on the change in ambient temperature;

• options "cat's eye";
• coatings with a translucent texture;
• yogurt rulers;
• with the effect of a metal surface;

• mother-of-pearl with pearl effect;
• with glitter and a mixture of sparkles;
• with aquarium effect.

In addition, for a manicure you need a basic coating, top and decor elements. To dry each layer at home, women acquire a special lamp. Despite the fact that it can be large (for drying two legs at the same time), compact models of UV lamps are often bought.

Knowing what women use for home pedicures, it is easy to reproduce stylish examples of experienced salon specialists. Although there are too many pictures on the Internet, far from all the designs on the images are already relevant.

To begin with, it is worth noting that Today, fashion has been attributed to antitrends.

• It's time to get rid of false nails. This is considered a bad sign. In addition, most of these nails fall off at the most inopportune moment, which puts the woman in an awkward position.
• Long length unacceptable. In a woman, naturalness is valued. Long nails are already claws, when accented, the effect of scruffy will be created.

• It's time to review the shades of coatings available in the home kit. Acid tones a la retro are hopelessly outdated. Times of neon girls should be left in the past.
• We got into antitrends complex volumetric nail decorations, which include modeling and large crystals. This is not only old-fashioned, but also inconvenient, because such nails constantly cling to anything.

• I did not forget the fashion to change the sparkling decor. If it used to be stylish to decorate nails with rhinestones almost over the entire area of ​​the nail plate, today such a decor should know a sense of proportion.

Despite the prohibitions and restrictions, this season, stylists offer several new solutions for the design of pedicures.

• Cuticle area accent is in fashion. The design is different from the lunar pedicure, because you need to accent the zone almost at the very base of the accent nail. Do this in the form of an arcuate strip using gold, silver gel polish or small rhinestones.

• The amount of decor tends to a minimum. Often, even a luxurious evening pedicure has small accents only on the big toes with a uniform coating of all nail plates in one color.

• In the trend, partial staining of the nail plate of the accent nail. For example, the only design of the nail may be a drawing on an unpainted basis. Pigment is not always used.

• French on too short nails do not. This shortens the already insufficient length, giving the nail plates a look of underdevelopment.

• Popular ethnic motifs in pedicure design. In this case, you can not overdo it with the images. There should not be more than two on one leg.

• Dry or European pedicure is in demand. It is distinguished from the traditional unedged method of working with the cuticle (it is pushed back) and the absence of soaking. It is more gentle and excludes the formation of a burr.

• Fashionable muted shades of gel polishes and rich noble tones. The color of the pedicure should not “beat” the eyes. Neutral gamma is popular. The focus is on the use of unusual materials. With their help, you can make a pedicure no worse than a salon, which with a professional appearance will save time on drawing small elements.

• The shape of the nails tends to be natural. As much as possible, she should protrude 2 mm behind the finger.

• It is fashionable to combine glossy and matte textures in the design. In this case, the basis, as a rule, is a velvety top. Gloss can be supplemented, for example, with a French jacket.

The color schemes of this season are multifaceted. Fashion does not dictate clear rules, allowing each woman to choose for herself those shades with which she can create a perfect bow. The priority today is the nude range with its pinkish-gray and powdery tones, as well as tan colors. This range is good for creating a classic pedicure for every day and french. Pinkish tones give the female image sophistication and hint at the romance of nature. This pedicure is great for completing women's bows for every day.

All these tones combine well with white. White color is the basis of many color combinations; it brings ease to the design of the pedicure. For example, it can be combined with such color schemes as:

• pale pink and black;
• light yellow and pink;

• yellow or creamy;
• pearl silver and black;

• coral and gold;
• turquoise and sand;
• lilac or purple;

• pink and lilac;
• green or pistachio;
• burgundy and black;

• gold or silver;
• blue or blue;
• wine and red.

Shades of pastel colors, their soft contrasts, the combination of two tones due to different decor are popular this season. Fashion trends and the black color of the pedicure did not ignore, today it is in the center of attention, allowing emphasizing the luxury of the female image through a stylish pedicure with silver, gold pattern or rhinestones.

Among other colors, wine and blue stand out. These shades can have different color combinations, depending on the chosen design. As a rule, they are often softened by white color, which brings elegance to even the simplest design. The pedicure looks beautiful in the contrast of black and silver colors. Equally luxurious design of the toenails with a purple matte base and small stasis.

This season, in addition to solid solutions, stylists offer to use patterns when designing nails. Previously, the drawings were sometimes too voluminous, which simplified the look of the design. Today, fashion draws attention to the expressiveness of design. This means that there should not be much emphasis.

Regarding the subject, it is worth considering: the pattern should fit on the nail plate. Partial fragments of the picture are lost, while, say, one flower, which is located completely on the nail plate, will better convey the mood of the design. Branches with small flowers look beautiful, which can be indicated, for example, by small rhinestones. From flower motifs stand out daisies, lilies, sakura, dandelions.

In addition to a variety of colors, ethnic motifs are trending. In this case, the accent nail can be covered with the image completely over the entire area, and the remaining nails are painted with colorful varnishes to match the elements of the picture. A geometric print is also welcomed today, often using Scotch strips of special foil material to create it.

If earlier masters devoted most of the decoration to microscopic painting on nails, today even a layman can make a beautiful design. The secret is to use a special decor that is glued to the nail plate. It is worth highlighting some of the most interesting design techniques that every woman can cope with.

• Kamifubuki. This decor is nothing but multi-colored confetti. They can be round, triangular, square, in the shape of hearts, stars and honeycombs. Kamifubuki is used today to partially accentuate the nail plate. For example, they are glued to the center of the nail on a contrasting gel polish, framing on both sides with metallic tape or gilding.

• Foil. Today, this special foil decor is one of the trends in pedicure design. It can be different, which allows a woman to choose an option taking into account her own taste preferences. This decor is perfectly combined with metallic coatings; it can also decorate matte gel varnishes. The overflow of the foil can be gold, silver, it can be a partial decor of the nail plates in the design of “broken glass”.

• Stamping. Stamping allows you to create a high-quality drawing on a pigmented layer, without resorting to tedious drawing. At the same time, the lines of the pattern are smooth and thin, so this decor looks professional, as if it were drawn by an experienced master of the nail salon. A little gel polish is applied to the template, contrasting for the main color coating. Then the drawing is transferred to a special sponge, and from it to the nail plate itself.

• Bouillon This decor means small beads. Particle size can vary, which is convenient for decoration. For example, if it is easier to sprinkle the entire nail plate with very small broths, the decor is easier to lay out from larger elements. Outwardly, this decoration resembles semolina. The design with the broths looks beautiful and unusual on the nails.

• Stickers. This decor is notable for the fact that with a minimum of time allows you to decorate the accent nail with the most professional effect. However, the sticker is different: the adhesive-based varieties are rather capricious in work and need several layers of topcoat to hold on for a long time. Water-based options are much more convenient in this regard: they remove the film from them, then lower them into water to remove the paper backing and apply it to the layer of applied topcoat. After they are straightened and small folds are removed, the coating is dried and again covered with top, followed by drying.

• Flock powder. Such a substance allows you to create a special velvety coating effect. Making it is quite simple: you need the flock powder itself, which can be purchased in a specialized store. It is applied to the finish but not dried under the lamp. Then the coating is dried for the specified time (usually one or two minutes, which depends on the type of lamp and the type of finish used).

• Newspaper. Block letters or even hieroglyphics on nails today are considered one of the design trends. It is not difficult to make such an ornament: they take pieces of the newspaper, dip them in alcohol for several seconds, and then firmly apply them to the accent nails for printing. After 30–40 seconds, they are removed, a top layer is applied on top and dried under a UV lamp.

You can see the latest pedicure design by looking at visual examples. They show how today classic methods of designing toenails look.

• Every pedicure in lilac color with a white accent and floral motif will appeal to every girl. There is moderate use of small rhinestones for decorating accent nail plates.
• Classic jacket with a nude shade of gel polish. Accentuation of the big toes of both legs with a pattern with rhinestones and black contrast.

• Lightweight pink summer design with white trim. Partial staining of accent nails, a hint of lunar french.
• Light classic design in the same style with a manicure based on a French jacket. Using small stickers to decorate accent nails.

• French manicure with a cuticle area. Used a gentle lilac tone of gel polish, small beads and rhinestones.
• A classic using noble burgundy and gold, as well as several rhinestones for decorating a small nail. A combination of two shades of gel polish with imitation French.

• Partial decoration of a monochromatic coating in brown tones with glitter. Luxurious classics, suitable for a beautiful evening look.
• Light pink design for every day. Concise reception of accent nail decoration.

It is difficult for modern women of fashion to resist various experiments in pedicure design. Often this becomes the reason for the emergence of new trends. It is worth turning to such most striking and unusual design techniques as:

• an original combination of color shades, an abstract pattern on accent nails gives brightness to a dark base, glitter instead of rhinestones is more practical, while the pedicure looks stylish and fresh;
• the foil on the toes looks elegant and spectacular, such a design will stretch even a boring female image, it will not go unnoticed;

• chic ethnic pedicure with decoration of each finger; dosing of decorative elements and a separate pattern for each finger;
• a stylish solution using kamifubuki in the center of the accent nail, an aquarium effect of the coating;

• another example of ethnic ornament on the nails - a pedicure in neutral colors looks stylish and spectacular, it will suit many daily women's looks;
• one of the original solutions for the summer - a pedicure with Native American ornament and feather pattern in turquoise tones will not leave indifferent any modern fashionista;

• chic design in purple tones with the use of stickers for accent toenails and rhinestones to emphasize the cuticle area; gentle combination of contrasts;
• classic and incredibly beautiful design technique using an unusual coating texture; a chic purple tone with a metallic effect is one of the trends of this season;
• a spectacular solution for nail design for the summer or trips to the sea - emphasizing large nails with a design in the form of the sea coast will make any female bow unique.

Every woman can make a beautiful and high-quality pedicure, knowing the technology of salon masters. It is necessary to briefly go through the main stages, which will show the essence of the work and convince that there is nothing impossible in it. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that the technique requires accuracy and patience, otherwise one cannot count on an ideal result.

• First, the nails themselves are prepared, treating them and removing the cuticle, as well as pterygium, which prevents the growth of a beautiful nail plate and the performance of a high-quality nail gel polish. A special oil is used to soften the skin and cuticles.
• When the pterygium and cuticle are removed, the gloss is removed from the surface of the nail. To do this, use a special soft grinding. Only gloss is removed from the nail; you cannot thin the plate with excessive zeal.

• The nail is treated with a degreaser or dehydrator, removing residues of sawdust. A thin layer of the base coat is applied to the prepared nail and dried under a special lamp.
• One or two layers of pigment are applied to the base. So that it does not leak onto the skin around the nail, the layer should be as thin as possible.

• After applying the pigment, he is given one minute to spread on the nail plate, and then dried under a lamp. During this time, it will be distributed evenly over the surface.
• After pigmentation, the nails are decorated using kamifubuki, stickers, foil, stamping or rhinestones. Decor is glued to the topcoat layer.
• When the decor is fixed in the right place on the nail, the top is dried under the lamp, and then the top is covered with another layer of the top and the nail is dried again.

Every woman can master the pedicure process, because in reality it is much easier than it might seem at first glance. If you want to learn how to do pedicures efficiently and professionally, keep in mind that it will take a lot of time. We bring to your attention simple examples of pedicures that every girl can do.

• Elegant design with a water-based sticker. Pick up a beautiful gel polish and the desired sticker, gently stick it on a dry top and spread it over the nail, removing all the small folds with a brush.
• Luxurious solution using black. You will need a top with a matte effect and ready-made decor in the form of stickers. A Greek ornament of gold color on one toe will decorate the entire pedicure better than if you would decorate each toe with rhinestones.

• Such a design is for everyone. All that is needed in this case is to make a one-color pedicure and, after a layer of pigmented gel polish, apply small white dots to the accented toes.
• Fashionable design using flock powder. Making it simple and easy: you just need to highlight accented toes with this decor.

• Decorate the large nails of each leg with multi-colored foil, painting the rest in dark color. Such a design will look stylish, fashionable and spectacular.
• An ordinary sticker can make a special luxury in the laconic design of the pedicure. To add elegance to the design, go over the sticker with silver varnish.

• Using stamping, you can make bright and special even the most ordinary monophonic design.
• Using narrow metallic tape, you can mask the joints of two contrasting shades, decorating a laconic design in pink and lilac colors.

Whatever pedicure design is chosen, the girl should like it. In addition, it is important to consider that its decor does not cling to shoes or clothes, as inconvenience will gradually develop discomfort. One cannot ignore the purpose of the design. If you do not plan to remake the design for a specific evening outfit in the coming days, you should choose simple solutions. The luxurious and rich color of the coating with sparkling rhinestones is far from always appropriate in one way or another.

Consider the type of shoe. If it is closed, it makes no sense to dress your nails with voluminous elements, because from constant contact with shoes they will quickly fall off the base. Beginners will not succeed in correcting this nuance discreetly.Given that it takes a lot of time for a pedicure, it is better to think over the design in advance.

When choosing design options in multi-colored shades, consider their compatibility with the tones of the clothes available in the wardrobe. Bright and dark color does not always match the light shades of summer dresses. If dark tones are fundamental, support the bow with an accessory in a similar color. So the pedicure will be appropriate, and the image will seem more interesting.

You need to buy high-quality coatings, because their durability will depend on this. In addition, we must not forget: all layers of the pedicure should be thin, otherwise after a few days the coating may begin to lag behind the nail plates. You can not ignore the peculiarities of color: if you pick a shade to match the skin, it will not look beautiful on small fingers without decoration. The selected tone should be at least slightly different from the natural skin tone.

See how to make pedicure gel polish in the next video.