Recently, special attention has been paid to nail design. This is not surprising, because with the help of manicure you can give the image a zest and brightness, or, conversely, make it more restrained and business. From this article you will learn how to manicure on short oval nails, how to prepare your hands for the process, and also what color combinations are suitable for this form.
Nail preparation
Not every woman loves the long, pointed nails that are so popular this season. Some try to stay neutral in this matter and prefer the classic oval shape of small length. Before you start applying the selected color, you need to prepare your nails. To begin with, the fingers are dipped in warm soapy water so that the skin and nail plates become soft. Then hands should be dried with a towel.
Using a nail file, you should give your nails a neat oval shape. If necessary, you can reduce the length. Then with the help of an orange stick you need to move the cuticle.
It is important not to cut the skin with scissors, since after that it grows again, becoming stiff and rough. The final stage of preparation will be the application of a primer or base, which will even out the nail relief and allow the varnish to lie more evenly.
So that the manicure does not become covered with bubbles, professional masters use a little secret. Before use, the bottle should be turned over, and then again put it straight. Thus, excess air will come out, which will prevent the appearance of ugly spots on the nails. The varnish is applied first in the middle of the plate, and then at the edges.
Color palette
The color scheme, optimal for short oval nails, is not as wide as the palette, suitable for long ones. However, there are enough options for choosing. Saturated and dark shades, for example, eggplant, burgundy or dark blue, look great. These tones are ideal for winter, business meetings and evening events, as they are suitable for any outfit. In summer, it is better to give preference to more delicate and light colors. Pastel shades of pink, canary, mint, purple and blue will be an excellent choice for short nails. On the oval shape, the white color will also look great, which is suitable for any summer outing.
It is not recommended to use too bright or “acid” tones, they visually shorten the fingers. It is better not to use nail art on such nails, as large drawings on a small plate may not look very beautiful. In this case, French manicure, as well as the rub so imitating the mirror surface, so popular this season, will not work.
Remember that in summer manicure and pedicure should be the same.
Design options
Matte shade
Matte nails are not the first season is a hit. This coating looks great on both long and short nails of any shape. To obtain an unusual surface, apply your favorite color, and then hold your fingers over the hot steam for several seconds. They will instantly be covered with sweat and become dull. Another option involves applying a special top that removes the glossy sheen.
Such a manicure looks very expensive.
Monochrome
Monochrome design is one of the most popular and simplest options. It consists in applying the same glossy shade to all fingers.
One finger
In this case, you need two contrasting or, conversely, similar shades. Four fingers are painted in one color, and the ring finger in another. Great combinations: violet with lilac, blue with pink, any shade with white.
Some girls stain two fingers with a second tone - middle and ring finger.
Ombre
Ombre looks very beautiful on any nails. There are two options for creating this design. The first implies an ombre on each nail. First, a basic varnish is applied, for example, beige or white. Then a small piece of the sponge is painted in two or three colors, after which it is applied to the finger, and the pattern passes from the sponge to the nail.
A very beautiful transition is obtained from any dark shade to light or even white.
A feature of the second method is that the color transition occurs from one nail to another. The darkest shade is applied to the thumb, which gradually brightens closer to the little finger. The transition from dark blue to blue, blue, cornflower blue, and then to white looks great. There are many options, it all depends on your imagination.
"Naked" manicure
A feature of fashionable design is the application of colored varnish on only half of the nail. The rest remains transparent. You can color only half the plate or make beautiful patterns, monograms and curls with a thin brush. The ideal option would be to create patterns of white varnish on transparent nails. Only the ring finger can be distinguished with a “bare” design, and the rest can be made monochrome.
Blondes are preferable to use pastel shades, as they look softer and more tender. Brunettes can afford darker and more saturated colors.
"Moon"
For several seasons in a row, lunar manicure has not lost ground, which is not surprising, because it is perfect for nails of any length and shape. The first layer is applied to the finger primary color, which will cover most of the plate. Then, using a thin brush or stencil, a hole is formed at the base of the nail. On an oval shape, such a manicure looks especially beautiful.In this case, you can combine both contrasting and similar shades.
How to perform a beautiful French manicure on short oval nails, see the next video.
