The design of coral nails in an original and expressive color is always relevant. The design has a unique visual effect, combining brightness and at the same time softly and harmoniously complementing the image. A manicure in coral tones will be appropriate at any time of the year, with patterns and without them. The choice of fashionistas offers a wide variety of shades and performance techniques.
Decor Features
A rich and pleasant shade can instantly refresh the overall image, complement it or become an expressive accent. With the right choice of tone, a manicure can give the skin of your hands a more fresh and youthful look, and the movements of the hands will become visually more elegant and feminine. Properly designed decor will look rich, stylish and at the same time will not distract attention from the girl and look defiant.
Masters of nail service consider this varnish color universal due to a huge variety of shades, allowing you to choose the perfect option for both swarthy and fair skin. Also, coral is often used with various techniques for decorating nails. A suitable tone will hide the imperfections of the nail plate, while emphasizing its advantages.
Coral varnish looks great both in a monophonic coating and with a pattern of any subject. A manicure with a picture is always appreciated at its best, especially if the design matches the theme of the event.
So that the manicure does not destroy the integrity of the image, it is recommended to combine it with other things and accessories in a single color scheme.It can be jewelry or such details of the image as scarves, handbags.
Shade options
Attractive and self-sufficient color looks great in a duet with other colors of the spectrum. The perfect combination can be achieved in tandem with classic white and black. In this case, most often coral varnish is used as a background, and additional paints are used to decorate patterns and drawings.
For fans of bright and catchy images, designers suggest combining coral with raspberry or bright yellow. The result is a stylish and juicy combination for a summer manicure. Such a duet is more suitable for girls and teenagers.
To give the decor more depth and soothe the richness of the coral shade, it is advisable to add gray. This will create an original and fashionable design. Decorating the nail plate with shiny elements, you can give the decor elegance, solemnity and elegance.
Additional recommendations
Use the recommendations of experts on the design of coral manicure.
- If you want to make the design more delicate and feminine, use any beige shade as a complement.
- A turquoise tone will help to emphasize manicure. Gold elements are perfect for this combination. Luxurious and attractive decor guaranteed.
- Fans of original ideas are advised to pay attention to coral manicure with purple spots, however, this style is not suitable for everyone.
Shade selection
Coral varnish is presented in a wide variety of shades, from soft and light options, to bright and dense tones. You can also find colors as close as possible to scarlet or powdery. To make the manicure look harmonious and appropriate, you need to choose the right shade. The choice of varnish for external characteristics (hair and skin color) will be this.
- Coral with a pink tint and pearly sheen is ideal for girls with brown hair and dark skin. Also pay attention to orange and peach shades.
- Juicy raspberry, orange and peach varieties are the best choice for red-haired women.
- Pink tones with neon notes and red shades are suitable for brown-haired women with fair skin.
- The most soft and calm tones of coral varnish look perfect in the manicure of blond girls with a light skin tone.
Variety of techniques
There is a wide variety of manicure design techniques. To create amazing designs, professionals use different shades of varnishes, combining them with each other. Do not forget about decorative elements. Due to its attractive appearance, versatility and relevance, the above color is widely used in various techniques.
French
This is a classic manicure. For decoration using a variety of shades of coral. As a rule, nail service masters use the main color with white or any other varnish (beige, light gray, pale pink, etc.). Coral color is used to paint the background, and the edge of the nail is drawn with a second shade.
If you decide to do a manicure yourself, having refused the services of a salon, it is advisable to use a special stencil to draw a borderso that the line is smooth and accurate. In the French technique, the main color can be combined with sparkles or gold elements. The most popular options are to decorate the edge of the nail with sparkles or rhinestones of various sizes. Both gold and silver details are suitable, but do not forget to combine them with jewelry in a single gamut.
Lunar
When making a lunar manicure, the hole at the bottom of the nail can be left empty or painted over with any other color with which the coral varnish looks great. Designers recommend using a contrast technique, that is, the second color should differ significantly in brightness and saturation from the main one.
If you want the design to be more elegant and festive, use gold, silver or pearl lacquer as an addition. Also consider a wide range of decorative elements. Parts can be placed on an empty or filled hole. If desired, the design is decorated with patterns, prints, geometric shapes and more. Peas look playfully and coquettishly.
To make the picture more noticeable, use a bright varnish on a light background and vice versa.
Lines
Striped decor is always in fashion. With their help, you can not only diversify the design, but also visually change the shape of the nail. A contrasting vertical line from edge to edge of the nail will lengthen and stretch it, and horizontal will make it wider. Connoisseurs of austere and classic decors opt for straight lines. Girls who prefer originality and democracy, decorate nails with broken and curved lines.
Coating
Coral varnish looks great with any texture - both matte and glossy. The choice of coating depends on personal taste preferences and the desired visual effect. Designers voice the following recommendations:
- glossy gloss is the best choice for elegant and festive events;
- if you decorated your nails with an amazing pattern and want to demonstrate it, select a matte texture;
- velvet matte design is often used for modern designs, and glossy - for classic ones.
Ombre
The gradient effect looks great in coral performance. To design a manicure, you can use several shades of the same color, which differ in saturation, or combine coral with different colors. In this technique, coral varnish is often combined with such paints:
- white;
- yellow;
- pink;
- Orange;
- beige.
Leopard
You won’t surprise anyone with a leopard pattern on nails, however, the relevance of such visual decoration does not fade. The opinion that such a pattern is embodied only in a single palette of orange and black is wrong. A coral manicure with such a pattern is perfect for girls who prefer a bright and expressive image. To depict the pattern on the nails, use a thematic print or paint brushes.
To make the spots look presentable and original, the masters, together with black, use white and gold.
Rhinestones
Rhinestones are used with all colors of varnish, coral is no exception. Gold, white (colorless) and silver details are ideally combined with its shades. Popular and stylish elements, presented in a wide range, can act as additional parts or act as a key element.
Gold
Coral-gold manicure combines brightness, expressiveness, elegance and femininity. There are many ways to design a noble coating:
- foil;
- rhinestones;
- small and large spangles;
- varnishes in this color;
- rub.
Thematic Design
Summer manicure with the image of citrus fruits looks fresh and spectacular. Bright coral varnish is perfect for decor with the image of juicy and ripe fruit. For a Halloween party, a theme design can also be designed using various shades of coral.
Designers advise trying new ideas and experimenting with existing styles.
See how to make a Coral Reef nail design in the next video.