Red manicure is a kind of classic, like a little black dress from Coco Chanel or a snow-white wedding outfit of the bride. It is difficult to find a woman who at least once did not paint her nails with this provocative and exciting color. For a long time, such coverage was considered an exclusively festive option. After all, ordinary varnishes held on for a couple of days. Fortunately, the modern nail industry has created an amazing gel coating. Now you can enjoy sleek red nails for as long as you want.
Color features
Red manicure, it would seem, is quite predictable. The color is bright and clear: this is not an exotic marsala or western indigo. However, it is so rich and contains so many shades that you can get confused. The color is bright and fiery. It can be both cold tones and warm shades.
To choose such a coating is very individual in accordance with the unique color type of skin. Then the fashionable gel polish will look as impressive as possible.
The color and shape, as well as the size of the nail plate, are determined. Almost any type of red is suitable for medium length. Whereas on short marigolds dark wine shades will be more appropriate. With this color, the most ordinary plain manicure will look very elegant.
Color-holiday can be worn on your nails not only for a solemn occasion. Let's say nail art in red colors even on weekdays.You can combine it with a classic jacket or calmer shades, as well as in the design of individual accent nails. The choice of a particular design also plays a role in selecting the shade of the coating.
Fashion is very variable, but red color always remains one of the leading trends in different design options. There are actually a lot of them. Creating an original manicure, do not limit yourself to a monochrome coating. Pure color can alternate with its own shades and different techniques. But the main effect will create the color of passion.
Some time ago, it was believed that red varnish was best worn on long sharp or oval nails. Recent trends in the first place allocate a short nail plate with a straight or rounded tip. Red manicure in this design does not look predatory or aggressive. On the contrary, it can look elegant, neat and very cute.
What could be the coverage?
The last few seasons, you can observe a steady trend for a matte manicure. It does not lose its popularity and can be traced in many techniques. Such a coating actually looks very impressive.
A stunning result is obtained if you cover your nails with a matte finish in a rich deep red frame.
Glossy coating also does not go out of fashion. It is often combined with matte on the fingers of one hand in alternation or a mixture of patterns. Two accent fingers can be distinguished with a matte finish. In another form of design, on the contrary, matte red is distinguished by the glossy sheen of a moonlight or the tips of nails. Such a manicure looks amazing.
In cold weather, dark red color is used to create a three-dimensional pattern in the form of a knitted sweater or suede. This technique is quite extravagant and does not require, as a rule, additional decorations. Covered with velvet flock or sand, the nails are as if wrapped from the cold in warm clothes.
For a party for a special occasion, you can use the design with a metallic sheen. To create the perfect mirror coating, a shimmer with the smallest particles using the wipe technique will help. To create a unique radiance, you can use red glitter for nails.
The manicure will be very noticeable, and the whole image will be emphasized with a bright touch that does not require additional jewelry.
What shades to combine with?
To perform a fashionable manicure, it is good to know what other colors red gel polish is combined with. Having picked up a successful palette, there is no doubt that you are in trend, and a bright manicure will produce exactly the impression you would like. The combination of scarlet with black and white is considered a recognized classic. All three colors look good together.
Red and black create a luxurious, sexy and extravagant pair. White color gives the red manicure a sense of freshness and celebration. In this case, you should choose the coldest and purest shade of white as possible.
Another undoubted favorite in pairing with red is the design with gold and silver. This decoration of nails looks truly luxurious.
For the most significant cases, it is worth choosing this option, then it will be simply impossible to go unnoticed.
In the summer fresh holiday version, red looks good in combination with light mint and rich melon tones. The main color can be either light red or rich burgundy. In such a manicure, different nails of one hand are usually painted with juicy colors. Such shades look especially charming on short nails.
A warm red hue is combined with a deep blue, emerald green. The fashionable last few seasons beige, gray, chocolate, cappuccino and other nude tones also look great with dark saturated shades of red. You can use them in a matte and glossy finish, as well as in a variety of combinations.
The best techniques
Red is always spectacular on its own.Even if you simply decorate the nail plate with the chosen tone, the result will be impressive. The main thing is that the nails and fingers are well-groomed and carefully crafted.
They should monitor their condition and integrity of the coating. The bright, impressive color attracts attention, so the varnish or gel should be applied perfectly.
Gel polish in red colors looks great in most popular techniques. A tired classic version of the jacket can be revived with rich scarlet. They are allocated holes, tips of nails or draw patterns on one finger.
You can add a few neat transparent, golden or red rhinestones, if such a decor does not seem unnecessary.
The gradient looks very impressive in burgundy and red, as well as in the version with black. The transition from maroon or completely black to scarlet and light red looks amazing.
The most successful is the ombre in the vertical execution of transitions on each finger individually.
To add tragedy to red nails, a broken glass imitation technique will help. A fresh design in the form of raindrops, which can easily be created independently at home, will give freshness to light manicure in scarlet shades. The technique of decorating kamifubuki or large sequins is popular for the club version of manicure. This also includes various types of rubbing.
Professionals recommend performing just a couple of nails in this technique. The rest can be left in a glossy or spectacular matte finish.
Various patterns also look great in combination with all kinds of shades of red. They can completely fill the finger or occupy its corner. Motives can be very different - from traditional flowers and monograms to heroes of comics, insects, figures, little men, etc.
A manicure in red colors with a special technique, leaving an uncovered part of the nail, is also popular. They often use templates. An unpainted lunula or part of a nail plate in the form of a pattern can be coated with a transparent varnish or completely left without any means.
Which decor to choose?
Red is spectacular in itself. However, you can not be limited to the standard monophonic design. For special moments, you can make a manicure with a rich decor.
If you want to add a little sparkle and originality to your everyday look, it is not forbidden to place appropriate single accents on several nails or completely cover one of the nails with decor. As a rule, decorate the middle or ring finger.
Rhinestones can be used in different shapes, colors and sizes, depending on the ideas of the designer. Large broths are best used one at a time in combination with smaller stones and beads. Of these, bizarre patterns, crowns, royal monograms, simple drawings make up. You can also arrange the tip or base of the nail, make a vertical row of rhinestones or fill them with the entire nail.
Looks great red manicure with shine. If there is absolutely no time, you can use liquid glitter in the form of a regular transparent varnish with various shiny particles. Often, patterns are made of a denser shimmer or include it as a harmonious element of a festive ornament.
Using a sponge, they make a metallized rub, and use the fashionable chameleon effect. This nail art looks extravagant and bewitching.
Decorative shining elements often emphasize individual details of a drawing or accentuate a thin antennae, monograms, stamens on flowers, eyes on insects, etc. The main thing here is to use the principle of harmony and relevance.
The abundance of decor looks good in the evening version. In the afternoon, small details are more appropriate. The longer the nails, the larger stones, rhinestones and broths you can choose.
Drawings and patterns
To create drawings on the nails, you can contact the workshop to a professional.But if you want to create a unique design and not waste time traveling to the salon, you can do an impressive manicure yourself. Various devices for beginners will help in this. Arm yourself with tape, brush, dots, stickers, stencil or stamping of your choice. Now you can start the interesting work by first choosing your favorite pattern.
Simple geometry is in fashion. On the coating of saturated shades, it will look very advantageous. Triangles, polygons, clear lines, squares and rhombuses cover all nails or only accents. If you want a more romantic manicure, we design it with a polka dot pattern. The most popular is black and white on a red background. It’s interesting to beat individual nails and do the opposite: red dots on a white or black surface.
Stained glass manicure and a pattern in the form of an aged coating with a patina effect regained its former popularity. In such a pattern, as a rule, red and black, golden, copper, less often white are combined. Craquelure coating with imitation of patina is created using a special set of two companion lacquers. The stained glass technique, as a rule, is voluminous and requires a sufficiently experienced master. You can do it yourself using stencils and step-by-step instructions.
No less popular, especially in the autumn-winter season, voluminous nail design with flock, acrylic powder or sand. An imitation of suede or fur coating is created on the nails. The spectacular design in the form of braided braids on a sweater is also very successful. Volumetric red knitting in combination with white snowflakes or traditional deer looks very cozy and appropriate.
To forget about thematic patterns is also not worth it. A spectacular manicure is obtained when drawing on a red background a black subtle lace. An imitation of underwear or corset is created. For Valentine's Day, the main color, along with romantic pink, is passionate red. They draw kisses, hearts, declarations of love. The scarlet color and all its shades are popular on Christmas, in creating the theme of the New Year on the nails. Cute snowmen, Christmas balls, sleighs and deers, snowflakes and other patterns harmoniously look in red and burgundy. And complement the juicy color of black, white, dark green and the brilliance of gold.
Design options
Stylists do not cease to please sincere fans of red. This manicure for all times has become even more popular and versatile thanks to the use of persistent gel polish. Exclusive ideas will inspire you to create your own masterpiece. It can be a beautiful classic manicure with fashionable accents. Design innovations such as wet gel polish are also welcome. In this technique, images of red, scarlet and burgundy roses are especially popular.
On long nails
Manicure on long nails suggests a wide field for the author's fantasies. You can choose any color and pattern. Limitation is possible only for sharp and too long nails. So that they do not look too predatory or defiantly vulgar, do not use too bright shades of varnish or a large amount of decor. The variant of predatory coloring under the leopard in red is also better not to use.
For short nails
Short nails have recently been especially loved by designers. They look neat and appropriate literally everywhere. Bright red gel polish on short nails indicates the good taste of the hostess.
Stylists advise choosing darker shades, down to coral, wine and maroon. Top matte finish will add color to the color, and manicure additional expressiveness.
The familiar French design looks very short on short nails with a red accent strip or highlighting a few small rhinestones lunula. Remember grace and choose the small size of the decor. Monograms, flowers and various patterns on the nails are welcome.In this case, you should choose the smallest picture than on nails of a usual average length.
Nail art professionals recommend owners of short nails a retro style manicure. When performing this technique, the nail plate is not completely painted, but only its main middle part. The sides remain clean. This design allows you to visually lengthen your nails and fingers.
See how to make red manicure gel polish in the next video.
