Stylish manicure in the Greek style.

Classic monophonic manicure is no longer the main trend, although it has been successfully used to create a rigorous image. He was replaced by surprisingly diverse options for hand-drawn nail designs, which help not only to successfully complement any outfit, but also emphasize a bright personality.

A huge number of design ideas can be grouped in directions. Relevant this season are:

• ornament;
• graphic arts;
• theme of flora and fauna;
• drawings of buildings;
• images of flags of countries.

Each of these species is good in its own way. However, in order to maximize individualization of manicure, it is necessary to choose a more specific topic.

This type of nail design has many options. Greek manicure can include not only the drawing of the flag of the country, but also characteristic patterns. Historically, light colors were used for decor and decoration in Greece, but if desired, they can be diluted with a bright shade suitable for the image.

A typical ornament of the country is a geometric repeating pattern. These are square curls smoothly interconnected. Such a pattern looks good on a white background and can be traced in any part of the nail.

If you want to focus on the pattern, it is placed in the middle in the vertical direction. The range of colors that can be used is extensive. This is blue, and yellow, and any contrasting dark color, down to black.

In order to create only a small hint of Greek themes, it is enough to apply part of the ornament with a narrow ribbon vertically along one or several nails. An excellent solution would be a strip of ornament that separates the tip of the nail and its main part, made in the lunar style.

Graphic style fits perfectly with the idea of ​​Greek manicure. To do this, draw two stripes on both sides of the ornament. Such a composition can be placed either directly or obliquely on one or more nails.

This version of manicure can be combined with blurry outlines. To do this, the finished drawing must be covered with a translucent varnish, without waiting for it to completely dry. You can also shade the pattern with a brush.

Images of Greek animals can become a real work of art, if we turn to national myths and legends.

The pattern with the latter can be “supported” by images of several snakes on adjacent nails. Do not forget about Pegasus and the Sphinx.

To create a simpler design, it is worth recalling the branches of grapes and olives. These are the most characteristic plants of Greece, which in the presence of a thin golden border will look on the nails no less spectacular.

To create an unusual look in a business style, a small sketchy drawing of a building in the Greek style (a triangular roof and columns), made on a light background, is perfect.

This option looks good on short nails.

I especially want to highlight the option of manicure in the form of the Greek flag. This fashionable blue and white combination of shades of pastel colors. The entire surface is an alternation of white and blue stripes with a white cross in the upper left corner.

This type of manicure is universal.

A wide variety of techniques are applicable to this figure. The gradual increase in blue in the ombre looks simple and modern. In addition, you can make the flag matte with a special varnish or create a graffiti-style picture with small smudges and splashes. A manicure using blue or white foil also looks unusual and stylish.

Daytime bows are best emphasized by manicure in soft pastel colors. And, on the contrary, for evening fun, a vivid emphasis on nails will be an effective option.

A master class on how to make a beautiful Greek manicure with ornaments, see the next video.