Despite the tendency to naturalness in creating a manicure design, many women are in no hurry to abandon long, graceful nails with an original design, without depriving themselves of the scope for imagination with regard to colors and patterns. The most popular options for decorating long nails today are in our article.
Forms
One of the most popular and even classic forms is pointed. The main advantage of this option is the visual extension of the finger, which gives the appearance of elegance and accuracy. However, there is a drawback: such nails are unlikely to be suitable for everyday wear, since this option is quite aggressive and throw. Therefore, it is recommended to wear long pointed nails for special occasions or meetings.
As for the color scheme, here the choice is completely free - there are no bindings to the shape of the nails. Particularly attractive on these nails is the mother of pearl or matte finish. Do not ignore the decoration with stones at the base of the nail - this will make the image more refined and at the same time solemn.
Almond-shaped nails have a similar appearance. If your own nail has an elongated narrow shape, then emphasizing it, this option becomes even more advantageous. From the point of view of design, it is worthwhile to focus on glossy coatings, shiny powders or gel. But it should be remembered that a slightly pointed shape of the nail creates a risk of breakage of the gel in the area of the tips, as well as chipping small parts. In general, almond-shaped nails are the most common trend of 2018 due to their elegance and versatility.
A universal and no less beautiful option for designing nails is a rectangular shape. Here you should not think about your own form of nails - you can give them a rectangular look in any case. According to the presence of acute angles, rectangular legs can be divided into acute-angled and rounded, and the latter are more practical and, therefore, more popular (due to the low probability of breaking a nail). An acute-angle manicure is suitable for owners of narrow nail plates, otherwise there is a high probability of breakage, and the appearance of the nail itself will be inappropriate.
The combination of velvet and glossy finish will look especially beautiful here, especially with the use of various patterns. Round nails (with a visual repetition of the cuticle shape at the end of the nail) is one of the most unusual and elegant trends of the year. This option is able to lengthen the fingers, like pointed nails, but at the same time it is less prone to breakage.
Here, a classic (restrained) color scheme, and the use of gel and original drawings are suitable.
In addition to the classic options for the shape of the nail listed above, the designer is free to embody the most diverse and no less original ideas, for example, nails “ballerina”, whose shape combines a classic oval and a rectangle. The result is an oval with a narrowed cropped acute-angled end.
Another interesting solution is “lipstick”, which is a rectangle with a “cut” edge at an angle. Here, the best option is to use the shape on one finger in combination with oval or rectangular nails on the other.
“Duck legs” fundamentally differ from the “ballerina” by extension to the end of the plate, which creates a “flare” effect. An ideal design here is a French manicure.
Color spectrum
When choosing colors, first of all, it is worth considering that for working everyday and everyday wear it is more profitable to stay at restrained shades. In the case of a ceremonial release, the choice is expanding: saturated colors, variegated colors in combination with a pointed form will play a significant role in creating the perfect image.
One of the main fashion trends this year is the emerald, as well as the burgundy color of long nails. This palette is optimal for all occasions: for everyday wear at work, and for holidays or parties.
However, to maintain the image for such nails, you should choose the right clothes and accessories. In particular, combining the color of nails and lipstick is a great option.
Do not ignore the deep (even dark) shades: they always add to the image of mystery and at the same time restrained elegance. In contrast to dark shades, white traditionally appears - a popular and, undoubtedly, a striking example of the design of nails. In addition, white nails, especially with inlaid stones, are ideal for the bride along with the wedding.
Interesting solutions are obtained when experimenting with French manicure. There are also no restrictions - even a jacket with a black fill will look original and feminine. In addition, for greater lengthening of the nail, the protruding part is recommended not to be traditionally white, but colored, using varnish.
Among the original manicures, you can also highlight the design for gold, silver or metallic, as well as rainbow overflow “chameleon”. Do not miss the mother of pearl - in combination with milky white or black, this design will resemble real pearls. The gradient does not lose its popularity, and you can use not only complementary or pastel, but also quite contrasting tones.
Design options
A variety of ideas for manicure allows you to create a unique image for all occasions. Rhinestone nails will always be a win-win option for attracting attention and creating a solemn image.This design looks especially advantageous on long nails: the large size of the nail allows you to experiment not only with stones, but also with their combinations with sparkles, drawings or stickers.
The most restrained and elegant option will be the use of small rhinestones in combination with pastel shades (peach, turquoise, pink), especially with matte color application. Large rhinestones at the base of the nail will be a great addition to a French manicure.
A classic example of the use of both large and small rhinestones is the wedding image - a plain white gel comes to the rescue in combination with mini diamonds and pearls. However, you should not overdo it with brilliance: mother of pearl or gradient in combination with sparkling stones may not be appropriate.
In general, the problems of oversaturation can be solved simply - arrange the stones with a beautiful pattern on one or two nails. This option will be not only elegant and restrained, but also unique.
Perhaps one of the most unusual fashion discoveries in nail design is a velvet coating. To apply it, a special varnish is required, and the coating options can be very different: from a continuous covering of the nail to elegant and unusual patterns. In addition, “sand” varnish is a real salvation for broken or damaged nails. Professional designers can combine velvet with glossy or gold - the result can be unpredictably beautiful and unusual.
Graphic images and bizarre geometry, no doubt, amaze with a variety of options. The color scheme can be any: from lemon to flesh-pink. In the latter case, geometric lines of black color will be an excellent solution. In the color version, it is worth considering the use of colorful patterns and geometric shapes on several fingers of one hand, thereby adding a “twist” to the image.
However, unlike rhinestones, powders and classic three-dimensional drawings with flowers, geometric prints should be avoided by the owners of pointed or extended nails: the lack of space for the picture can cause absurdity. In general, geometry allows you to create a concise and sometimes strict, restrained design for everyday wear.
Foil is another notorious trend of this year, which made itself felt on social networks. Applying such a manicure may seem difficult, but such a technique can be learned without difficulty. It should be remembered that applying foil to the entire surface of the nail is undesirable - just grab the tips, creating a combination with calm pink shades that are close to the natural color of the nails.
Prints and other decor
If there is a need to create a spectacular, solemn image for one evening - it is worth thinking about the glitter-design of the cuticle. This design is extremely short-lived and is erased the first time you get water, but you can be sure of the irresistibility of nails at a holiday or party.
“Cat's eye” looks especially impressive on long nails - a manicure created using a special varnish with a magnetic effect. The smallest metal particles in the varnish form an iridescent stain that resembles the eye. Hence the name and characteristic appearance.
Gradient manicure is ideal for both pointed and round or rectangular shapes. An excellent completion of the image will be the inlay of two or three stones at the base of the nail. But do not exaggerate - when using contrasting iridescent shades, it is important to maintain restraint in accessories.
You can not do without classics - art painting in manicure was, is and will be in trend. If you have the skill and interest in using the brush, you can easily create an individual image of flowers, hearts, leaves, and even fancy patterns.Painting in the form of flowers will be a great addition to a light, airy summer look, and graceful monograms will help in creating a design for the evening publication.
French manicure is a real timeless classic, with which it is permissible to conduct any experiment: from color changes to the use of stones and velvet varnish. The most common shape for such a design is pointed or oval, as well as rectangular.
Beautiful examples
Nude manicure with inlaid pearls and cubic zirconias looks excellent and quite neutral. The design of the cuticle with shiny stones goes well with the black matte finish of the nail itself.
Classic French manicure, complemented by rhinestones on the nail of one finger, looks laconic and neat. Rectangular nails with a classic black matte finish are a great option for everyday wear.
White manicure with a barely noticeable size, but a contrasting black dot is an original and at the same time classic solution for all occasions. A simple, uncomplicated drawing on a transparent varnish looks original and not at all trivial with the right selection of accessories.
For how to make a manicure for long nails, see the next video.
