Beautiful manicure gives each woman self-confidence. It should be perfect and neat. About one month after the manicure, nails lose attractiveness as they grow back. To maintain a beautiful appearance, it is worth paying attention to manicure in light shades, which practically do not differ from the natural color of the nail. Such a manicure will add to the overgrown nails beauty and freshness.
Popular shades
Light colors are characterized by versatility, as they are perfect for both short and long nails. Manicure in light shades is suitable for nails of any shape. Quite often, professional masters apply beige, blue, orange, pink, turquoise, white and lilac colors for short nails. Manicure made in such colors, will give the image of femininity and sophistication. This season, designers adhere to the principle of naturalness. Regardless of weather conditions, a light manicure will look exquisite and stylish.
To implement an elegant manicure for short nails, several popular color schemes will do.
- Light pink. Such a manicure is ideal for romantic natures. Marigolds can be decorated with rhinestones, prints or sparkles. Light pink manicure goes well with a variety of clothing styles.
- Light brown. This color design looks irresistible on both short and long nails. Light brown manicure can be complemented with a stylish design. For example, you can draw a pattern with brown varnish, and sprinkle powder on top to match the nail plate.
- Light gray. This solution is ideal for business style. This shade looks great in tandem with colors such as pink, beige or light turquoise. Designers offer various design options against the background of a light brown marigold. So, you can decorate the tips of the nails with a mirror gray color, which will give the manicure sophistication and unusualness.
- Light blue. Such a varnish is often used to create a gradient when it is worth making a smooth transition from dark to light shade. This option will perfectly complement the image for every day. This shade gives the design airiness and lightness. It is often used to create a New Year's manicure. On a light blue basis, complex patterns of blue will look great, you can decorate the nail plate with shine. Everyone's favorite classic for the New Year is marigolds with sparkles.
- Light lilac. Many people choose the matte finish because it looks great in tandem with a diverse design. On a gray background, a lilac pattern looks exquisitely. Such an ensemble allows you to embody a volumetric effect that will definitely attract the attention of others to your nails.
- Light cat's eye. This manicure looks unusual and fashionable. This design creates an unforgettable refraction of light. To create it, only magnetic varnish is suitable. Thanks to the vertical lines, short nails will look visually longer, and this design will also allow you to hide various defects in the nail plate.
Light colors design options
Today a wide assortment of exquisite and stylish design options for nail plates in light colors is presented, so each girl will be able to choose the best one depending on personal preferences and wishes. Light manicure is universal, it looks great with different clothes, regardless of style.
Solid
A manicure made in one color seems boring and mundane to many. But if you choose the right shade of varnish that harmoniously fits into the image, then such a manicure will become a luxurious addition to the general look. Solid manicure is perfect for everyday use, although it looks gentle and elegant to create a festive look.
With drawing
Many girls prefer manicure, decorated with a pattern. A stylish print will give the nails unusual and individuality. Such a manicure can be a real work of art. Today it is very fashionable to depict portraits on the nails. This work requires perseverance and special skill. Quite often, on short nails they depict flowers, natural motifs or geometric shapes. The optimal base choice for such a length of the nail plate is beige or light pink varnish. But the picture can be applied in different colors. For example, a geometric pattern in the form of a zigzag applied with gold or silver varnish will become a win-win choice. Black stripes and dots in a minimalist style look original.
With decor
A great addition to a light manicure for short nails will be a varied decor. Rhinestones look beautiful, which can be both large and small. To date, a wide range of paintings is presented that can be embodied with the help of rhinestones. The choice of pebbles largely depends on the chosen style direction. If you are going for a holiday, it is worth using large size rhinestones. For manicure, small rhinestones are better suited for every day, while they can highlight only one or two nails, for example, laying out a smile.
To create an original design, it is worth starting from personal preferences by connecting imagination.
Lunar
Lunar manicure is also perfect for short nails, while the opposite colors can be used for the base of the nail and its hole.You can decorate the moon manicure through the use of sparkles, applying them to one of the fingers. For example, a fingernail can be painted in a light yellow color, which will later remain on the hole, the nail should be dried using a stencil, cover the nail with a light blue tint. After that, the hole can be supplemented with sparkles. Next, the stencil should be removed, and then cover the entire nail with a fixative.
Often for the moon manicure on short nails, pink and white are chosen. Such a tandem is ideal for work or study. And for festive events, it is worth giving preference to the foil version. A universal solution will be a lavender base with a white hole. As a base shade, you can choose peach. Pink and white ombre with transparent holes also looks very stylish.
Many girls choose the moon manicure, because with it it is almost imperceptible how the nails grow.
French
Quite often, French manicures are used for short nails. You can use any of its variety. The classic version includes white and pink or beige. To create a French manicure in light colors on short nails, you should adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- degrease the surface of the nails;
- apply white varnish with a glossy or matte effect;
- it is worth removing the excess and making a correction of the strip using nail polish remover and a brush;
- the remaining surface should be covered with pink or beige;
- apply fixative over.
To make the manicure look more original, you can create two strips. Usually its width is from 3 to 6 mm. Usually for light manicure pastel colors are used, but a smile is drawn in dark shades.
Matt
Matte manicure in bright colors is very popular. The exquisite decoration of such a manicure is often a 3D drawing. To implement it, sand is used. This solution is perfect for short nails. Often, one of the nails is decorated with an unusual print or sparkles.
Gradient
For short nails, a gradient is an excellent choice, and each girl can choose a design depending on personal preference. Many people like to combine pastel colors, for example, several nails can be decorated with blue varnish, create an ombre on the nameless, and cover the pinky with the pinky. Ombre on all nails will look rather unusual, although one of them can be made in contrasting color.
It is worth noting that for short nails, vertical ombre is perfect.
Tips
For short nails, a light manicure is the best solution. It is worth taking into account several tips from the masters of the nail industry.
- The length of the short nails should be such that the plate does not peek out over the fingertip. This rule should be fulfilled by girls who are owners of massive hands.
- A rather large decor should be avoided. On short nails, large decorative elements look just tasteless. And also it is worth avoiding voluminous drawings. Although it is allowed to supplement 2 or 3 marigolds with rhinestones to give the manicure sophistication and solemnity.
- A great solution for short nails will be floral motifs. Delicate and delicate flowers visually lengthen the nail plates. Do not forget about the French manicure, while you can use any of the known varieties.
- When choosing a color scheme for a manicure, it is worth starting from clothes and accessories. For everyday wear, a light manicure on short nails will be the best solution. This option is also suitable for meeting with your other half or for summer vacation.
Short nails require the following care:
- it is worth doing baths regularly to strengthen the nails, and also use moisturizing oils;
- it is recommended to use exclusively sand-coated nail files, and metal files and scissors should be discarded;
- if you regularly cut the cuticle, then the nails will look visually longer;
- to hide irregularities and reliably protect the plate itself, it is worth using a colorless base.
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