Beige manicure: fashion trends and design ideas.

Manicure with beige varnish for stylish girls has become synonymous with elegance and practicality. Like the legendary Burberry beige trench coat and nude louboutin, it fits both an office suit and a cocktail dress.

Solid beige manicure is self-sufficient. At the same time, it can become the basis for interesting experiments: fashion trends of the current season and modern design ideas will help diversify the classic version.

Panton Color Institute annually recognizes beige as relevant for the beauty industry. It rarely becomes a leader, however, the multifaceted shades of beige have several positions at once in the tops of the most fashionable colors of the season. This is due to the fact that the beige palette consists of 45 shades.

It is easiest to introduce a fashionable beige color to the image with the help of manicure. Most shades are basic. They are easy to combine with each other, with shades of other colors, decorative elements from different materials.

There are 9 beige color palettes in the color system. Each of them consists of 5 shades, from lighter to saturated. Palettes are divided into neutral, cold and warm colors. Given their temperature, you can choose the color of the varnish, which is ideal for the tone of jewelry and skin tone.

Shades of beige palette.

• Gray beige. The basis of the palette is cold beige, and warm gray complements it.

• Neutral Beige. Such varnishes are considered average in color temperature, and therefore are called neutral. Manicure goes well with basic colors and more complex options. A neutral beige manicure is emphasized jewelry made of precious metals with light stones, diamonds, pearls, turquoise, coral.

• Purple and beige. Delicate purple color gives the palette softness. It makes the shade complex and rich. Varnishes from a cold beige palette are suitable for lovers of jewelry made of silver and base metals with stones. A variety of combinations are possible with both muted and contrasting colors.

• Brown and beige. If beige in itself is a nude, with the addition of brown it acquires a "dark" color. Often it is a brown-beige manicure that is characterized by the words "the color of coffee with milk."

By color temperature, the palette is located between neutral and warm. This allows you to experiment with different materials when choosing jewelry. Brown-beige manicure can be beaten with metals, stone, wooden jewelry.

• Pink beige. Soft, feminine color. A light pink tint in combination with beige forms delicate shades. Dark pink - shades with "dark". Beige-pink varnishes give an interesting combination within the framework of one palette and when combined with other colors.

• Green and beige. Complex color with olive undertones. It is so unlike the classic nude shade that many do not perceive these colors as related. It is easy to combine with other colors and decorations, but due to the specific shade it is rarely used in manicure.

• Yellow beige. An order of magnitude warmer than green-beige, but also not popular. Distributed only the lightest shade - vanilla.

• Peach-beige. Warm and romantic, but at the same time elegant shades. The manicure from this palette often uses ivory.

• Orange beige. The shades of this palette are similar to brown-beige, but warmer. Actual colors in the manicure are almonds and caramel. Caramel can be light and saturated. Both options are successfully combined with warm shades of leather and jewelry.

In addition to the fact that beige variations are combined with each other, bright solutions are also suitable for them: pink, fuchsia, red, orange, yellow, warm and cold palette of green, blue, purple, brown.

The combination of beige with basic colors looks elegant. A win-win option for everyday wear is a beige jacket with white color. It is relevant to combine nude with silver, gold, sparkles.

The beige manicure with black color looks sophisticated in simple combinations: French, moon manicure, geometry, and in more complex ones: in the Veil technique, screen manicure, using stamps.

The classic jacket with a red hole has become a classic. Variations on a theme with blue, green, violet varnish are possible.

A beautiful shade of varnish and design is the finishing touch. In order for a manicure to remain a decoration of hands longer, you need to wisely approach the choice of the form of nails and their processing.

Several factors influence the choice of shape: the health of the nails, the natural shape of the nail plates and the shape of the cuticle, fashion trends in manicure, industry, personal preferences.

Manicure masters distinguish 5 forms of nails:

• oval;
• amygdala (almond);
• round;
• square (with clear and soft angles);
• pointed (stylet and lance).

You can choose your perfect shape in several ways.

Not every girl has elegant hands with long fingers. And there is nothing to worry about.It is not necessary to pursue a glossy ideal. Now in fashion, naturalness and natural beauty. It is important to choose the shape of the nails that will look harmonious with the length of the fingers and the width of the palm. Oval shaped nails will decorate neat hands. For solid colors, it is important to choose a short plate length (1-3 mm). Beige manicure itself visually lengthens the fingers.

The almond shape is very similar to the oval, but the edge of the nail plate is rounded less smoothly. It has an almost sharp tip, like almond nut. Almond manicure is universal. The fuller the arms and the shorter the fingers, the shorter you need to file your nails, otherwise there is a risk of getting the effect of a large male palm.

The round shape is suitable for owners of wide palms and short fingers. The length may be minimal when the nail plate does not protrude beyond the fingertip.

The square shape, like the oval, emphasizes neat hands. If the palm is large and the fingers are short, the square tip of the nail will make your hands look rougher. The manicure will look scanty. Therefore, girls with large hands are recommended by the master to stay on a round shape.

A rounded square is a type of square shape. With such a manicure, the nail plate has an even cut and softly rounded corners. This option is universal. It suits both owners of thin hands, and those who fear that the square shape will make the fingers too massive.

The pointed form is suitable for courageous girls. It differs from the almond in that the nail plate tapers not gradually, but sharply. The nail looks triangular. The edge of the nail plate is sharp.

The cuticle comes in 4 shapes: round, square, oval, close to triangular. Many masters of manicure cut the cuticle, so they rarely repel it from its shape. And for girls who prefer to leave it untouched, the shape of the cuticle can be a hint for choosing the shape of the nail. If the nail plate mirrors the shape of the cuticle, the manicure looks neat and harmonious.

Our body is asymmetrical. This also applies to the shape of nails. Nail plates differ in shape on the fingers of one hand and on different hands. Sometimes the difference is almost imperceptible, sometimes it is significant. In width, you need to focus on the narrowest nail, and in length - on the shortest. The scope and health of the nails is also important. Oval shape and considerable length - for strong nails. Short oval nails - for fragile. The same rule works with a square shape.

Using the almond shape, fragile nails can be protected from damage. Even with a long length, it is difficult to break them, because the edge of the plate gradually tapers.

The round shape is suitable for those who work a lot with their hands. With short nails, it is easier to wash dishes, massage, type on the keyboard and carry out any manual labor.

The soft square shape is suitable for medium length nails. They are moderately resistant to damage and do not interfere with your hands.

The technique of performing manicure is not yet a design, but its important component. The more thoroughly the preparation of the nails for varnishing is carried out, the more accurately it will lie down and last longer. Three techniques are common among Russian masters: classic manicure, European and hardware. All techniques can be mastered at home. This will require patience, time and small financial investments, but will forever eliminate the need to visit a nail salon.

Classic, or edged manicure is familiar not only to women, but also to men.To do it is quite simple: steam up your hands, remove the cuticle, give the nail plate the desired shape. Then you can apply varnish.

European manicure is fundamentally different from rough classical processing. For its implementation, cutting objects are not needed. The cuticle is treated with a special oil that softens it and slows down growth, and then it is pushed back with an orange stick. The nail plate is not cut, but cut off.

Hardware manicure is the most modern technology. It is fast, safe and effective. To perform, you need a special technique with interchangeable nozzles for processing different zones on the fingers.

Sometimes design technique means design. In this understanding, the manicure technique is much more than three. Most of them are universal. Coating can be done with enamel (opaque varnish with colored pigment), gel polish, shellac.

Beige manicure with a wet shine effect on the nails - a classic finish. It looks beautiful, stylish and expensive at the same time. An office employee with a strict dress code, a student, and a conservative bride can afford it. It is convenient for everyday wear because it easily combines with clothes of different colors and does not argue with catchy jewelry on the hands.

Nude shades are ideally suited for a plain glossy design. The most natural - powdery, pearl, ivory, flesh. They look like “manicure without manicure”, fashionable “bare nails”. In this case, the hands are well-groomed, and the nails are protected from damage.

However, manicure in beige does not have to be invisible. Among the 45 shades of this color there are quite saturated and deep colors. For example, caramel, dusty rose, almonds, vanilla. In addition, the glossy finish is multicolor, with drawings and decor.

Matte beige is a great alternative to wet shine. This is an opportunity to try something new in nail design and choose brighter shades for everyday wear, because the matte design looks muted. In the absence of shine, even the red, blue and black colors seem calm. Their combination with beige is appropriate in any environment.

Beige manicure with a matte design makes the shape of the nails expressive. Manicure looks noble. It can be worn on both short and long nails.

Another feature of matte coatings (especially for those who do manicures at home) is that they are easier to apply. The consistency of matte enamels and gels is thick and elastic. They evenly cover the nail plate, providing a professional result. This coating is convenient for complex nails.

Matte manicure - salvation for girls engaged in manual labor and household chores. It lasts longer than glossy by 15-20% of the time. It is also convenient for travel and business trip.

Beige matte manicure is an excellent base for decorating nails with glitter, voluminous, velor, lace, embossed and smooth details.

Imitation of woven materials is a common technique among fashionistas. There are two ways to achieve this effect: the original texture of the coating and the naturalistic pattern.

Textured “fabric” coating imitates noble materials - velor, velvet, cashmere knitting. The “fluffy” texture of the top layer in manicure makes it a highlight of the image, especially in the autumn-winter season.

Coating with a mirror effect contains reflective particles. It is impossible to make out your own reflection in the nails, but the manicure acquires a characteristic shine and shimmer, like a mirror surface. Because of the brilliance, such a manicure received a second name - Hollywood.

The first mirror varnishes had a pronounced metallic effect, and the line of colors was limited to silver and golden hues. Today, many professional brands produce mirror varnishes in beige shades that help create an original design for every day.

Beige manicure with glitter - small iridescent particles - help for thin nails. Thanks to the light color and luster, they look strong and thickened.

The combination of textures is a compromise between total gloss and total dullness on the nails. A shiny base can become the background, and a matte pattern will add volume to the manicure. Also on satin nails monochromatic shiny elements look great.

Patterns for applying drawings on nails simplified the life of masters and lovers of beautiful manicure. Beige shades as a background are the most practical option. On it, any image is clearly visible, but you can choose neutral colors to create a discreet thing.

Manufacturers of beauty products produce a large number of stencils for manicure. The most popular and easy to use are only three types:

• for french manicure;
• for lunar manicure (reverse jacket);
• for manicure with "negative space".

French is known and loved by many. This is a fast technique that guarantees a predictably successful result. It has existed for decades, but in recent years the popularity of beige manicure with a white “smile” along the edge of the nail has been declining. French in modern design involves a color "smile".

The reverse jacket is a manicure with white or colored “holes” near the cuticle. The "hole" repeats its shape. The color bar width is usually not more than one millimeter, but other options are possible.

Manicure with a “negative space” or “deep design” is one of the youngest techniques. She appeared recently, but quickly gained popularity.

Her secret is in the simplicity and originality of the drawing. Part of the nail plate is covered with color, and part remains “bare”.

There are two types of stencils for the technique of "deep design". The first is used when you need to leave a small drawing transparent on the painted over nail plate. Masters call it negative or empty. The second - when you need to apply a contrasting color pattern to a transparent or very bright base. It can be smooth and voluminous.

The manicure is multi-layered: base coat, stencil drawing, second layer of gel polish, top. A small transparent image is between the layers.

Stamping is close to screen manicure. For drawing an ornament on nails, not flat stencils and stickers are used, but stamps. These are metal or silicone tools on which the ornament is engraved. They are dipped in a drop of varnish of a contrasting color and imprinted on a nail plate.

There are a wide variety of stamps: with stripes, colors, geometric prints. Suitable for use on nails of any length.

This is the simplest technique with a professional result. Nail stickers are made of thin but durable material.Overlapping them with transparent gel polish, you can quickly get a most complex-looking picture.

Beige color and stickers are a good combination. The manicure looks elegant, but not too catchy.

The gradient on the nails is performed in two techniques: monophonic coating and with stretching.

With a monophonic coating, each next nail is varnished one tone darker than the previous one. Beige color is the best suited for this purpose. Each of the 9 colors contains 5 shades, varying in saturation.

The stretch gradient is also known as ombre. It involves the use of two or more contrasting colors on the same nail plate. It is important to make a smooth transition from one color to another. Colors are applied from lightest to darkest or in reverse.

You can start stretching from anywhere. It happens horizontal, vertical, diagonal and from the center of the nail plate. Horizontal stretching can begin from the cuticle and go to the tip of the nail, and can rise from the edge to the cuticle.

Creative technique for applying enamel on nails with water. The pattern on each nail is unique - beautiful stains of enamel in different shades of beige. You can add bright pigments.

Varnishes spread over the surface of the water and mix into an intricate abstraction. Then the drawing is transferred to the nails with a simple touch.

Nail art is real art. This technique consists in drawing varnish on the nails of unique patterns without a stencil. Depending on the talent of the master, any objects can be depicted on the nail plates: flowers, fruits, snowflakes, abstraction, geometric shapes, animal prints, fabric texture, decorations. Seasonal paraphernalia is relevant in nail art: flowers - in the summer, leaves - in the fall, New Year themes - in the winter.

The beige base is one of the best for applying a contrasting pattern.

Dressing is a separate branch of design. If several types of varnish and improvised tools are enough for drawing on nails, then additional accessories are needed for decoration. In most cases, the manicure is voluminous and festive.

Rhinestones are miniature imitations of precious stones. They are made of glass, crystal, acrylic, plastic, zirconium. A special chic is Swarovski crystals from natural gemstones.

Rhinestones of the smallest sizes are used in manicure. They are transparent, hologram and color. In color, rhinestones correspond to precious stones, copies of which are.

Beige manicure combines transparent rhinestones and made under diamonds, rubies, topazes and other elements of jewelry.

Rhinestones are combined with a pattern, they emphasize the cuticle line, lay out a three-dimensional ornament from them in a horizontal or vertical line. The horizontal arrangement visually expands the nail plate, and the vertical - lengthens and narrows.

A brilliant element gives brightness to a calm beige manicure. Spangles come in small and large fractions. Fine spangles are similar to mother-of-pearl pollen, large ones have a clear shape: circle, hexagon, star, heart, triangle. Like varnishes, they are varied in color. If you pick them up to match the coating, it will turn out brilliant and expressive. On the contrast of glitter and varnish, you can create a bright design.

There are several ways to decorate manicure with beige tones.

• Full coverage. Spangles are applied to each nail, filling the entire surface. They can be glued onto the gel over the base or sealed in an intermediate layer.
• Local application. With this method, only a small part of the nail plate is made shiny. For example, a “smile” in French manicure, a hole near the cuticle, a small strip. Glitter can be applied to the ornament or highlight the picture.
• Ombre. For this design, the spangles are selected 1-2 tones lighter or darker than the varnish. With their help, a gradient is created. For a pronounced effect, you can use a decor of different sizes.
• Combination. Here you can show your imagination by combining sparkles of different shapes, colors and sizes.

Acrylic powder is a type of matte manicure, but with additional properties. In addition to providing a velvety-looking coating, this material strengthens nails and helps mask unevenness.

Beige acrylic powder - camouflage for unhealthy nails and interesting decor at the same time. Full coverage is not more difficult than working with gel polish, and stencils will help to apply the pattern.

These are not all ways to design nails. There are bolder (but less practical) options:

• "Liquid" stones;
• pearls;
• manicure (caviar) beads;
• feathers;
• shells;
• bouillons - small transparent beads;
• inlaid with artificial stones.

Less than six months ago, the Korean beauty industry gave the girls an original manicure that can be modified every day. This is a manicure with a button.

A miniature button for interchangeable decorative elements is glued to the nail. It does not look massive and does not make the nail plate heavier. Replaceable decorative elements are attached to it, which can be unfastened during work with hands, bathing in the bathroom, sleeping. You can change the decoration on the nails to suit your mood at any time.

Beautiful long nails with beige manicure are already a decoration in themselves, however there are so many fashion trends that it’s a pity not to try one of the new products.

At the peak of popularity this season, manicure in the technique of “broken glass”. Masters achieve this effect with foil elements that create a characteristic shine on the nails.

An alternative option is a “crumpled” manicure with foil and a soft beige coating.

A good idea for beauty conservatives is beige acrylic powder and velvet sand.

The trend in naturalness is answered by the nude-pink ombre manicure, turning into a french.

Minimalism in nail design has not lost its relevance. Thin, simple lines of black fit perfectly into the medium length. A manicure with dots looks beautiful. Minimalist ideas can be realized on a glossy and matte finish.

Another option of minimalism is a manicure with negative space for short nails.

For lovers of experiments, gel-varnish with volumetric decor and Korean “push-button” manicure with interchangeable clips are suitable.

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