Designs gel polish on nails 2020. Photos, new ideas for short and long nails

Hands are the hallmark of any girl. It is from the manicure that you can see whether a person is looking after himself. In 2020, the design on the nails with the help of gel polish becomes especially relevant, which in the photo does not differ in any way from the usual varnish, but has its own characteristics.

Features of manicure with gel polish

Gel polish is a gel-based coating. For its application, a base and a special top layer are used, and the varnish is dried using an ultraviolet lamp.

Advantages of gel polishes:

• duration of coverage. Unlike regular nail polish, which lasts for 48 hours, gel polish stays unchanged for up to 3 weeks;
• ease of drying. After using a special lamp for a minute, the nails become absolutely dry and you can not be afraid to damage the coating;
• accelerated nail growth. Under the coating, the nail plate strengthens and grows much faster, while remaining healthy;
• the ability to use on short nails;
• a wide range of manufacturers and shades;
• price-quality ratio".

Disadvantages:

• gel polish coating should be done only in salon conditions;
• removal of the coating is impossible with an ordinary acetone solution; this requires the use of special means and equipment;
• Long-term use of gel polish can harm your nails. After 3-4 applications, rest your nails;
• harm from an ultraviolet lamp;
• possible allergic reaction to the components of the gel polish.

Trending colors for manicure gel polish 2020

In 2020, the choice of shade of gel polish will depend on the season, as well as on the color type of the woman's appearance.

Actual colors and their shades:

• pastel (caramel, pink, light brown, nude, light apricot). These shades are suitable for the spring-summer period and are combined with a classic or casual style of clothing. Color type: spring;
• calm (mint, cream, pale yellow, lilac, light purple). Suitable for summer complexion, light brown hair and eyes;
• dark (bright blue, burgundy, black, chocolate, wine, deep green). Only suitable for short nails. Girls who choose such a manicure should belong to the winter or autumn color type of appearance - dark, brown or red hair, light eyes.

Actual shapes and length of nails

Actual nail forms 2020:

• oval - suitable with the correct natural shape of the nail plate;
• square - it is not the first season that remains popular, it is suitable for everyday looks and French manicure;
• stylet - a form with a strongly pointed end is suitable for a shocking or evening look, a photo shoot;
• rounded square - a more relevant square shape with a slightly beveled end, suitable for a sophisticated, graceful look;
• sharp triangle - a slightly pointed shape of the nail, reminiscent of a stiletto, is suitable for a casual look.

The actual length is medium, however, both short and long nails are suitable for some types of gel polish manicure.

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Types of gel polish manicure

Matte gel polish manicure

A matte manicure is unusual and at the same time versatile: suitable for both a casual look and a festive one.

Features:

• matte coating is applied only in salon conditions using special tools;
• the possibility of using additional decorative elements;
• correction of defects in the application process is impossible, in this case it is required to redo the work again;
• irregularities on the nails are difficult to hide with a matte finish;
• application does not differ from working with glossy shades, which includes degreasing the nail, applying a base and additional layer, drying.

Actual shades:

• dark - burgundy, dark gray, dark green, blue. Suitable for an evening look, as well as for the winter period;
• calm - mint, blue, pale pink, peach. Colors become relevant in the summer, go well with any style of clothing and image.

Monochromatic

Gel polish (photo, design on nails 2020 is presented in various versions), looks especially advantageous in a monochromatic version.

Features:

• a manicure with a monochromatic gel polish is done faster;
• looks equally good on long and short nails;
• it is possible to use additional decorative elements;
• performed both in the salon and at home;
• Solid designs can be diluted by applying a different color to one nail.

Actual shades:

• dark (burgundy, emerald, dark blue, brown, black). Suitable for creating sophisticated and evening looks;
• neon (orange, light green, yellow, pink), for shocking and unusual styles;
• pastel (pink, beige, nude). These shades are classic and will suit any style and image.

Gradient

Gradient is a manicure using several colors passing from one to another.

Features of manicure and its application:

• when applying it is recommended to use gel polishes of the same brand so that they have the same texture;
• a contraindication to design is the use of glossy and pearlescent varnishes;
• the use of several shades in manicure allows you to combine varnish with different colors in clothes, accessories and makeup;
• the gradient can be done at home using special materials (sponges, sticks);
• it is possible to use additional decorative elements.

Actual colors and combinations:

• dark shades (transition from deep blue to white, from black to gray);
• calm tones (pale yellow, pink, peach, mint, light green, light purple). These colors can be combined with each other, the number of shades in the gradient is unlimited. Suitable for spring and summer.

French

This type of manicure originated in the 70s of the last century and has not yet lost its relevance due to its versatility.

Features:

• suitable for any style and image, as well as the color type of appearance, as it is almost invisible on the nails (the entire nail is covered with transparent varnish, and the tip is white);
• it is easy to do at home, it is enough to purchase special strips for even application.

Actual techniques and colors:

• classic (a combination of pale pink or beige with a white stripe at the tip);
• color (the white strip is complemented by such colors as purple, pink, light green, green, yellow);
• black (two black gel polishes are used - matte and glossy, one is applied to the nail, the other to the tip).

Moon manicure

The lunar manicure appeared as a kind of French, as it imitates a lunar eclipse. It is a contrasting combination of colors, but it is not the tip of the nail that is painted over, but its base.

Features:

• suitable only for long nails, as it visually shortens them;
• with such a manicure, any flaws are striking, so the nails and cuticles must be well processed and groomed;
• can be done at home using stencils;
• it is not recommended to apply matte and glossy shades at the same time;
• suitable nail shapes are a rounded square or oval.

Actual colors:

• nude (beige, pink, powdery). With this color, you can leave the hole unpainted or use a clear gel polish. The growing nail will be invisible;
• dark shades (burgundy, black, wine, dark gray, chocolate).

"Broken glass"

Gel polish, (photo, design on nails 2020 can be supplemented with sparkling elements) fell in love with all fans of unusual manicure.

Features:

• the effect of broken glass on nails is achieved by overlaying asymmetrical pieces of foil;
• instead of foil, polyethylene or colored mica can be used;
• no stencils or clear lines are used, so slight negligence is acceptable;
• This nail art is suitable for any shape and length of nails, but it will look better on medium and short, square nails.

Actual designs:

• when manicure “broken glass” it is important to combine the shades correctly. If the gel polish is green, then you need to pick up an emerald film;
• on dark (wine, brown, blue) and light (pink, beige) shades of gel polish, it is recommended to use a transparent film.

With rhinestones and kamifubuki

Creative and original manicure with kamifubuki and rhinestones became popular in 2020. Kamifubuki are round sequins in different sizes and colors.

Features of manicure:

• decorative elements are affordable;
• rhinestones and kamifubuki can be combined with other decorative elements without overloading the design;
• with their help, you can decorate a manicure with both dark and light gel polish;
• suitable for various types of manicure and the texture of gel polish;
• kamifubuki are easy to apply, easily used in home manicure;
• kamifubuki and rhinestones, covered with a finishing layer, do not cling to clothes, they are quite durable.

Suitable colors:

• for the spring-summer period, pastel and light colors (peach, beige, mint, light emerald) are relevant. In this case, the rhinestones should be transparent or translucent, to match the gel polish. Manicure is suitable for special occasions, as well as for a classic style;
• popular use of kamifubuk in French and moon manicure, in the design "broken glass".

With sequins

Gel polish (photo, design on nails 2020 made in various variations) may already contain glitter or they can be purchased separately.

Features:

• Glitters are divided into two types: glitters (large) and pollen (small). The former can only be used on long nails;
• after applying sparkles, it is necessary to apply a finishing layer so that the manicure will last longer;
• glitter manicure lasts much longer than usual, but it is harder to remove;
• there are no restrictions when choosing a color for sequins, since such a design is festive.

Trending glitter designs:

• single (sequins are placed one at a time);
• French (highlighting a part of the nail with sparkles);
• highlighting one nail with sparkles completely;
• manicure with a pattern with sparkles;
• "Diamond placer".

Acrylic powder

The use of acrylic powder with gel polish makes the manicure unusual and incredibly durable.

Features and application:

• for a manicure, a base gel polish is applied, then each nail is dipped into acrylic powder. After removing the excess powder, the base coat is applied again, followed by the powder and hardener curing agent. Drying is done with an ultraviolet lamp;
• acrylic powder in combination with gel polish allows you to quickly grow and strengthen your nails;
• easy to apply at home;
• the use of acrylic powder is possible only on completely healthy nails, as it limits the access of oxygen.

Suitable types of manicure:

• French manicure (as a rule, colored powder of saturated shades is applied to the tip of the nail - burgundy, blue, turquoise);
• monochromatic (the nail plate is completely covered with powder).

Manicure gel polish with drawings

Distinctive features of manicure and its application:

• using a pattern on top of gel polish is convenient, since you can create slowly, without fear that the varnish will dry out;
• you can draw at home, starting with simple drawings with a needle;
• the pattern and base coat should contrast;
• gel polish should be applied in a thin layer;
• in order to prevent the color from draining, the background must be dried in a lamp before applying the pattern;
• it is advisable to train on foil before making a design.

If earlier it was believed that drawings in manicure were characteristic of young girls, now they are popular among adults and even older women. It is important to choose calm tones and a discreet pattern.

Actual drawings 2020 are:

• ornament;
• geometric patterns;
• ethnic drawings;
• plot;
• animalistic prints.

With patterns

Features:

• an unusual design with a pattern is also available at home using the stamping technique - special stencils;
• manicure is versatile. The peculiarity of the patterns is that they can be matched to a strict dress code and for a shocking image;
• the background color should match the shade of the pattern;
• for most drawings, white lines are relevant, which look great on the basis of dark saturated colors (wine, brown, emerald) and pastel (sand, beige, light pink).

Geometry

Features:

• a geometric pattern can correct the imperfections of the nail plate;
• suitable for any shape and length;
• this design is versatile. A calm palette is suitable even for office style;
• bright or neon manicure is suitable for fans of extravagant images;
• when applying bright colors, more than 2 shades should be avoided;
• a large pattern is only suitable for long nails;
• use pastel colors as a background;
• each color of the pattern must be dried separately.

Ethnic

Photo of design with gel polish using ethnic patterns on the nails in 2020 is becoming a relevant trend.

Features:

• ethnic manicure belongs to the graphic style. Ukrainian, Russian, Egyptian, Greek motives can act as a picture;
• the contours of the drawing are made in black, and the drawing itself should be contrasting, but it is important that the colors are combined with each other;
• it is not recommended to perform ethno-pattern on each nail, as the manicure will look overloaded;
• you can use any background for the picture;
• performing a manicure requires experience and a lot of time;
• ethnic style manicure is suitable for bright images of young girls, looks best on short nails;
• the most popular at present are Slavic and Indian motives.

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Manicure gel polish for spring-summer 2020

With the onset of the warm season, there is a desire to show beautiful, well-groomed hands.

The most relevant types of gel polish manicure will be:

• matte manicure;
• ombre;
• gradient;
• French manicure using contrasting colors;
• animalistic and floral prints.

Manicure gel polish for fall-winter 2020

In winter, you want to combine comfort and beauty, so manicure is designed to be practical and concise.

The following types of manicure will be at the peak of popularity:

• French manicure (classic version);
• ombre in soothing colors;
• knitting pattern;
• moon manicure.

You can be stylish and fashionable not only thanks to clothes and accessories. In 2020, with the help of the current design on the nails, made on the basis of gel polish (you can choose a manicure from the photo), it is easy to attract the attention of others.

Article design: Svetlana Ovsyanikova

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