Red manicure is considered a classic. During the Great Inquisition, bright long nails were considered a sign of fallen women. But a lot of water has flowed since then. Today, red marigolds can afford both business ladies and freshmen.
Secrets of decor
Beautiful red nails require a master to do their job well. Each flaw and defect will be clearly visible. Whether to decorate such a bright manicure with an additional design or leave it in a plain color scheme, each girl decides for herself. Here, the occasion on which the work is done also plays a large role. For everyday looks, matte and plain colors in calm shades of red (paprika, carmine) are suitable, and for a festive exit you can add brightness and brilliance. Shades such as fiery red or ruby red will be great here.
Fashion trends
Every year, new trends in the field of nail design. Here, not only the shade of varnish and the application technique play a role, but also the shape of the nail itself.
The trend is still the nails of a natural length.
At the same time, red varnish looks very neat, without a hint of vulgarity.
Multicolored french
French manicure can be performed not only in classic beige and pink colors. If you make the base red and paint the tips with gold or a calmer color, you get a very interesting combination. Although there are certain rules in the field of design, no one forbids you to make your own adjustments.
Solid
Such a manicure should be performed only by an experienced master, because even in the school of nail design it is on him that they pass the control exam.Any error and inaccuracy will be clearly visible on the red gloss. If you choose a modest length, then such a manicure can be worn even with a strict office dress code.
Matte
Ideas of red manicure include a matte finish on the nails. This is a truly chic evening option. Velvety will give originality and style. The combination of a matte and glossy surface looks original. You can leave one finger in gloss or, on the contrary, cover everything except the nameless one with a matte finish.
Gradient
A combination of red and black looks very bold. This option is suitable for self-confident women who prefer the brightness of a dull gray. The transition from red to pink will look more relaxed. Especially if you choose calm shades. Gradient usually does not require additional decorations. If you do not want to cover all the nails, then leave only one for the design - this will be enough.
The choice of technology
Each girl can be individual and bright. This is facilitated by the variety of existing nail design techniques. If previously only a monophonic coating was adopted, now there are practically no restrictions. Choose the design and technique that suits you best in character and mood. It is worth noting some of the most popular.
- "Cat's Eye." This technique has appeared relatively recently. All thanks to manufacturers who do not get tired of surprising us with interesting techniques. After all, no one could even think that magnetic dust would be used in a nail design. The red cat-eye manicure will be very bright, so think in advance about the images that you can try on it.
- Stripes. No wonder the school has been studying all kinds of geometric shapes and lines for so long. If in real life they were never useful, then as a design on the nails they will look very stylish. There are a lot of variations. It can be either simple lines or complex geometry.
- Ethnic patterns. You must be extremely careful not to overdo it. Red itself is a very bright and juicy color. Additional patterns can burden him, especially if there are a lot of them. But a light unobtrusive pattern in ethnic style will be quite appropriate. You can dilute it with gold or silver, but you should abandon the rhinestone, since these components are from different operas.
- Multi-colored nails. If you want brightness, but covering all your nails with red is not for you. It is better to choose a calmer shade (pink, beige), and with this screaming tone cover only one or two nails. So you keep the calm nature of the manicure, and bring brightness to it. For a festive dinner, you can enhance the effect of a red plain manicure, covering the same pair of nail plates with sparkles.
- Flowers Floral motifs will always be relevant, because these beautiful plants are always associated with femininity and beauty. Why don't you decorate your nails with beautiful flowers. It can be bright roses and gentle forget-me-nots. Looks charming and flowers made in watercolor technique.
- Drawings. Do not think that painting on nails is suitable only for girls or extravagant personalities. A skilled craftsman will gracefully conscience both the bright red base and laconic drawings. If you want to do manicure in this particular technique, then choose an experienced master (it is better if he has an art education and talent). So, you are guaranteed to get unique masterpieces on your own nails.
A color scheme
Choosing a red manicure, you can think through combinations with other colors. There are many options here, as the companion of this passionate tone can be different.
- With pink. These colors are close to each other, so their combination looks very logical. In addition, pink brings a touch of romance and balances the ardent nature of red. But with all the ideality, such a duet is better to use for summer manicure.Although if you choose muted shades, then in the fall it will look actual, resembling the colors of fallen leaves.
- With white and black. This is a classic in all its manifestation. No one can reproach you with a lack of taste. Moreover, on the nails can be just three of these colors, or only two. Do not be afraid, there will be no search. There are a great many variations of their use: this is the gradient, and the drawings, and the French manicure, and the staining of one or two nails in a contrasting tone.
- With gold and silver. This is a great option for an evening out, celebration or New Year. Red has a lot of shades (about 100), and with each of them these shiny tones will look different. For example, the color of red tango is very passionate. In combination with gold on the nail, it creates a chic and festive look. But the shade of the red mineral is calmer and with it you can come up with an everyday look. Gold or silver accents should be minimal.
- With blue and white. This is a marine theme. Contrast saturated colors are created to decorate fingers with lines and waves. Whether you emphasize it with additional drawings in the form of an anchor, shells or a rose of winds - your desire. But it’s worth understanding that this is a thematic manicure, and doing it in the office (unless your image is in a marine style) is not very appropriate.
Decorative elements
Manufacturers in the field of nail design are not tired of coming up with new decorative elements for decorating nails. Even minimalistic manicure can be complemented by elegant broths or unobtrusive shiny powder. And if you want to create a real masterpiece on your nails, then you can’t do without these little helpers. It is worth considering the most common decorative elements.
- With foil. This is an interesting material that recently appeared at the disposal of manicure masters. To create such an effect using other materials simply will not work. A thin, almost weightless part of irregular-shaped foil is applied to the nail and is fixed with a finish coating. This creates the effect of scuffing the foil, that is, it covers the nail plate, but not completely. To do all the nails in this technique is quite dangerous, but the design only on a pair of fingers will look stylish and neat.
- With lace and mesh. A red manicure with a lace or mesh design looks very elegant. In this case, the master will not need to draw them on your fingers for a long time. It is enough to attach it to the varnish (gel polish) and fix it with a transparent coating. In the version with gel polish, you can not worry about the persistence of manicure.
- Rhinestones. Despite the fact that they appeared a very long time ago, these shiny stones are still in trend. They can be found in all kinds of shapes and colors. The master can put just one pebble on an unnamed nail, and the manicure will sparkle in a new way. And you can lay out a beautiful sparkling pattern when using rhinestones of different sizes.
- With kamifubiki. If this strange name is still unfamiliar to you, then ask your master about it sooner if these sparkling round circles are available. We are sure that you will like these small sun glare on your nail, because they do not make the image heavier, but add a twist to it.
- With stones. Stones on nails can be represented not only by familiar rhinestones. Small matte or pearlescent elements imitating precious and semiprecious stones can also be found in specialized stores (or in the salon). Isn't it great when sapphires, turquoise or amethyst complement the manicure.
- Sparkles. What colors, shapes and textures you will not meet today. They can shimmer with all colors, produce a holographic effect, cast with mother-of-pearl or simply emit even light. Their application is diverse. They find their place both as complementary elements and as independent accents in manicure.
- With broths and beads. Of course, you should not consider real beads. There is no hole in them and they are much more modest in size. What is identical in them is a round shape. They may resemble pearls or metal balls. The buns are even smaller. When working with them, the master has to show truly jewelry accuracy.
- Stickers and stencils. It is not always possible to depict the desired pattern on a small nail plate. Then stencils and stickers come to the rescue. Under the topcoat, no one will understand that your nail is not a picture, but a simple film with a picture. They become indispensable when you need to create a themed manicure or display funny pictures for young fashionistas.
- Sugar and melange. Small grains of sand, which covers the entire nail or only part of it, create a volume effect. The choice of color depends only on your desire, since almost any shade is suitable for red varnish. You can decorate with them only the free edge of the nail, then it will seem that you accidentally dipped it in sugar or colored sand.
- Piercing. Although this decorative technique has lost its former position, you can still see beauties who decorate their nails in a similar way. Failure is often associated with the practical side. In everyday life, working with a computer or cooking dinner, it can cause some inconvenience.
- Metal figures. You can create a picture with gold or silver paste manually. But there is no guarantee that the master will be able to draw small details. Here it is enough to glue the finished product on the nail and enjoy its shine. What kind of figure will be, decide for yourself. A variety of options are available: flowers, patterns, crosses, stars, animal images and others.
Red manicure ideas are shown in the next video.