Short nails have been popular for more than one season. Having shown imagination, the design of short nails with gel polish can differ not only in variety, but also in beauty. The photographs contain real works of art.
Form for short nails
Owners of short nails should choose between a round shape and a square one:
- Round form is versatile. With its help, you can visually lengthen short fingers. Also, with the help of this form, wide nails are visually extended, becoming more graceful. Round nails can be varnished in any shade: from nude to ultra bright.
- Square shape good for short nails. This shape gives the hands a neat and well-groomed look. The square shape is especially suitable for women with elongated, thin fingers. A jacket looks especially advantageous on such nails.
Strengthening natural nails with biogel
This procedure is in great demand today. The use of biogel allows not only to strengthen the nail plates, but also to accelerate their growth, as well as improve the color.
Experts especially recommend applying biogel after removing extended nails in order to restore damaged plates. But, in comparison with the usual gel coating, biogel remains on the nails for about two weeks, after which it begins to fade.
Carrying out the procedure at home includes the following steps:
- prepare nails: polish the surface, push back the cuticle. At the end of the procedure, degrease the nail plates;
- a base coat is applied in a thin layer, which must then be dried under a lamp for 1-2 minutes;
- the nails are covered with biogel, after which they are dried again under the lamp. The duration of the procedure is indicated in the instructions;
- using a napkin dipped in a special solution, the excess sticky layer is removed.
With the help of this modern material, you can not only create an original manicure, but also keep your nails strong and healthy.
Trendy colors and shades for short nails
Dark manicure
A beautiful manicure in dark shades is suitable for any style: both for an elegant evening look and for an everyday romantic look. According to experts, a matte manicure will look the most advantageous on short nails.
The combination of matte and glossy coatings will look original.
Experts also believe that a velvet manicure made in dark shades will look especially impressive on short nails. Recently, manicure made in dark chocolate shades has been especially popular.
There is one trick - to achieve a deeper and more expressive shade, apply white varnish after the base coat.
Black on short nails
Black gel polish looks especially advantageous on short nails. To be convinced of this, just look at the photos. A black manicure can perfectly complement a casual look. And if you add decorative elements, it will look impressively at evening and festive events.
The combination of matte and glossy surfaces also looks very original. Experts advise paying attention to decorating with ribbons and rhinestones. On a black manicure, this decor will look especially impressive.
Red tones
The shade of red should be chosen carefully based on the color of the skin. For women with dark skin, orange shades are suitable, and for light-skinned ones, the classic red and scarlet.
On short nails, a combination of red gel polish and white elements, such as patterns or geometric shapes, looks interesting. In the photos, you can see that the white shade adds softness and tenderness to the manicure.
On the eve of the holidays, experts advise paying special attention to the red-golden manicure, which can be created using sparkles applied to red nails. One of the most fashionable types of manicure today is moon red. In this case, the hole should be left colorless, and the rest of the nail should be covered with red varnish.
Cold shades
Manicure in cool shades is in line with the latest fashion trends. The cool blue color, finished in a matte texture, is ideal for the fall-winter period.
Burgundy color, Marsala, dark green with a glossy finish will make the manicure noble and elegant.
According to experts from the fashion house Chanel, cool gray is the ideal color. It is perfect for any look and event.
Nude manicure
This direction in manicure, which is one of the most relevant, provides for the creation of different designs using nude, beige shades of varnish. Despite the neutrality of shades, experts advise choosing the color of the varnish depending on the natural tone of the skin of the hands.
The varnish should be on average 1-2 tones lighter than the skin of the hands... Rhinestones, beads and other decorative elements are considered a common addition to a nude manicure. Interesting designs and patterns will draw attention to fashionable manicure, but will not make it provocative.
Single color manicure
It is rightfully considered the simplest manicure that any woman can perform. Experts advise that to give a manicure individuality, you can focus on one nail.
In this case, rhinestones, beads, glitter are mainly used. The combination of contrasting colors looks original. The main thing is to keep the idea of monochrome.
Manicure ideas for short nails at home
Gel polish with rhinestones
A beautiful manicure with rhinestones can be performed in a wide variety of colors. Delicate manicure is created using pastel shades and a slight accent on one nail. For a festive event, a monochrome dark manicure with an unusual pattern over the entire surface of the nail is appropriate.
To visually lengthen the nail plate, experts advise to lay out a rhinestone track. It can be located in the middle or move slightly to the side. Patterns in the form of a curl, a broken line also look elegant.
Moon manicure
Today, thanks to the rich imagination of professionals, many new original versions of the moon manicure have appeared. For example, it has become fashionable to leave unpainted areas on the nail plates.
Usually this is a hole or even the nail itself, and the arc at the tip of the nail and at the base is covered with colored varnish. An even more stylish option is considered to be when thin stripes are applied. It is also allowed to experiment with the shape of the hole. The classic rounded shape is replaced by a more extravagant triangular shape.
At home, a moon manicure can be done in 2 ways:
- using stencils... These are special strips that cover the well during the application of the main color. They are sold in stores, or they can be replaced with regular tape;
- with foil... It is trimmed so that it fits along the contour to the base of the nail.
The process of applying a moon manicure is lengthy, so that the result is pleasing, you should be patient.
Classic French
With a classic jacket, the tip of the nail is covered with white, and the rest of the surface is covered with beige, pink or transparent varnish. To add a little personality, some rhinestones or small neat patterns are allowed.
The jacket looks original, in which the “smile” line is made using the ombre effect. In this case, the transition border is blurred, which creates an interesting effect.
Colored French
This is a more modern version of the classic jacket.
There are several types of colored jacket:
- In the first case, the nail is covered with a neutral varnish, and the “smile” is colored.
- In the second case - a colored nail and a white "smile".
- In the third case, a contrasting combination of two colors.
Experts recommend not to make the “smile” too wide on short nails.
Saturated colors such as burgundy, brown, dark blue, green are relevant. Lovers of pastel shades should give preference to mint, purple, sky blue. Ombre looks very elegant on short nails - a smooth transition will add sophistication to the manicure.
Decorative jacket
A decorative jacket can be colored and white, but it necessarily includes various decorative elements:
- rhinestones,
- patterns,
- drawings,
- applications,
- beads.
Images can be applied using stucco or lace.
A more original decor is also possible:
- threads,
- dried flowers,
- feathers.
This type of manicure gives a lot of room for imagination. In everyday life, a decorative jacket will be simply inappropriate, but perfect for a festive event.
French "Millennium"
This type of manicure involves the use of sequins, rhinestones, sparkling varnishes to be applied to the "smile" line. The border between the varnish and the glittering strip is not always clearly visible.
The originality of the manicure will be given by a smooth transition by reducing the frequency of applying sparkles from the tips of the nails to their main surface. Experts recommend using nude shades as the main color. Ideal for special occasions.
"Cat's eye" on short nails
To carry out such a design, gel polishes with a special formula are needed. On short nails, the resulting volumetric images look mesmerizing. Numerous photos only confirm this.
Depending on the magnet, the patterns can be in the form of stripes, triangles, stars.
Winning "cat's eye" looks in dark shades, for example, purple, burgundy, blue, green, etc. Recently, there have been many fashion trends for this type of manicure.
"Cat's Eye" is executed in matte shades, and then, using a thin brush, any pattern is applied with a transparent top. In autumn and spring, design with drops is relevant. A matte top is applied to the finished coating, dried, and then, using the top, the nail is covered with drops and dried again. A cat's eye manicure decorated with rhinestones will look festive and elegant.
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Fashionable manicure with the effect of a smooth transition of colors has not ceased to be relevant for a season. Manicure in this style can have several varieties. The color can vary from lighter to darker; in another case, the transition is carried out within 2-3 varnish colors. They can be close in tone or contrast, but the main thing is that the colors are combined.
There is another option, when each nail is covered in its own shade of the same color.
To perform a gradient manicure at home, you need to prepare your nails, which are then covered with a base and dried in a lamp. Apply one nail polish to the upper half of the nail and another to the lower half. Then take a thin brush and with gentle movements begin to stretch the top color towards the bottom.
After obtaining the desired effect, dry your nails in a lamp. Finally cover with a top coat, dry and remove excess with a special napkin.
Sliders on short nails
The use of sliders is the design of the nail plate with stickers to create a bright and extraordinary manicure.
There are three main types of sliders:
- stickers covering the entire nail plate. Thorough preparation is not needed, just a basic coating is enough;
- sliders with a dense pattern. The drawing is holistic, therefore it is necessary to choose the correct shade of varnish. With a harmonious combination, the manicure will look advantageous;
- stickers on a transparent film. Choose white as the background.
Today stickers can be made according to an individual order.
For example, you can place an image of a pet or a hero from a TV show on your nails. Experts recommend paying attention to the different types of metal on your nails. In this case, the sliders are polished or brushed metal plates.
Geometric manicure
With the help of gel polish, it is especially convenient to create geometric patterns on short nails. It creates an even coverage with clear boundaries, as seen in various photos.
The most popular type of geometric manicure is abstraction... In this case, there are a huge number of design options - all kinds of intersecting lines, geometric shapes.
Stylists believe that chess manicure is one of the main trends of the season. Symmetrical cells, painted in contrasting colors, or a combination of matte and glossy finishes will give the manicure individuality.
There are two ways to create a geometric manicure at home:
- with scotch tape... After applying the base coat, tape is attached to the nail in the form of the required pattern. Apply colored varnish on top, remove the tape and dry under a lamp;
- using a brush... It is advisable to use a brush with synthetic bristles. After applying the pattern with a brush, dry the nail in the lamp, and finally cover with a fixative.
"Knitted" and voluminous manicure
Volumetric decor is especially relevant in winter and is usually performed in matte shades. It looks very feminine when applying gel polish on short nails. Photos confirming this fact are presented in large numbers. Typically, the pattern resembles a pigtail, herringbone or rhombuses.
Delicate pastel colors perfectly match this type of manicure. The process of creating a "knitted" manicure should be started with standard nail treatment. Then the base coat is applied, dried, then the main color.
To create a pattern, you need to apply one line of varnish, and then dry. After that, for volumetricness, the line must be repeated and dried again. Thus, "knitting" on the nails is obtained. Finally, cover the nails with a top coat and remove any remaining polish.
Ideas with drawings on short nails
When choosing pictures, you should pay attention to their size. Large elements on short nails will look out of place.
Stylists recommend embodying the following ideas with drawings:
- "Marble" design... After applying the base color, you need cling film to obtain the appropriate effect. It must be crumpled, soaked in a preselected varnish and printed on the nail. Treat each nail in the same way. At the end, secure with a top coat.
- "Blot"... After applying the main varnish on the surface of the nail with a toothpick, make a blot with a contrasting varnish. Dots are applied to the rest of the nails - a spray effect. Dry all nails under a lamp.
- Leopard print... Contrasting spots of different shapes and sizes are applied to the main color. Then circle these spots in black, and also add strokes and dots on the entire surface of the nail.
Watercolor technique in design
Watercolor technique involves the use of special watercolors, giving the manicure the effect of lightness and sublimity. To obtain a beautiful manicure, you must carefully choose a combination of colors and shades.
When using the watercolor technique, experts recommend applying two coats of topcoat to keep the paint from dissolving in the water. There is one more feature - the paint must be applied to a rough surface.
Delicate manicure
Delicate manicure is usually performed in a discreet design, emphasizing the grace of the hands. Experts advise choosing pastel colors to create a delicate look. Soft blue, pink, peach, sand, white varnishes perfectly emphasize the femininity of the design.
As a decor, it is suggested to opt for a lace pattern, a small geometric pattern or small rhinestones. For a romantic look, drawings with flowers and petals will be appropriate. As a festive option, it is allowed to use a small amount of sequins or rhinestones. With a monochromatic design, graceful 3D drawings can be added to the design of a delicate manicure.
Glitter manicure
Glitter manicure looks great in the performance of gel polish for short nails. Photos underline this fact. The jacket looks feminine with a shiny accent on one nail.
One of the main trends of the season is nail decor in the form of precious stones.
As a festive option, a combination of varnish with shimmer and glitter is perfect. Such a bright manicure will not go unnoticed. Another spectacular option is a gradient manicure with glitter.
Confetti and kamifubiki on short nails
The kamifubuki and confetti manicure is a very unusual, bright design with shiny multi-colored elements of different shapes and sizes. This type of decor can be perfectly combined with light, dark shades, as well as with the "cat's eye" effect.
For a festive option, professionals recommend covering the nail plate completely with kamifubuki green or blue. For a casual option, it is enough to select one of the nails or apply decor to a transparent base.
Matte manicure
For short nails, a solid color is ideal. At the same time, by choosing a neutral shade, manicure will become relevant for everyday life. Gradient manicure looks no less original in a matte finish.
Stylists consider the combination of a matte finish with a glossy or metallic finish to be a stylish novelty of manicure in the upcoming season.
Nail design by seasons
Spring manicure is characterized by delicate light colors. Colored prints and drawings on the spring theme are very relevant at this time of the year. Brighter colors are also possible, such as mint, pale blue, yellow, purple.
In the summer, you should give preference to a bolder manicure.
The color palette becomes bright and colorful. Rhinestones and other decorative elements are very useful. A lot of room for imagination is revealed in relation to drawings and prints. The marine theme is especially relevant, as well as drawings depicting various cities or other symbols of travel.
In autumn, gold, burgundy, yellow, orange shades associated with the surrounding nature are relevant.Classic jacket, minimalism are relevant. You can experiment with different textures, for example, under the "precious" stones or in the Baroque style.
In winter, dark shades with a metallic effect prevail... Experts advise paying attention to the emerald and cobalt blue shades. Knitted manicure is especially popular at this time of the year, you can experiment with the Scottish cage, which has become relevant recently.
Various patterns corresponding to the winter theme will look fashionable and expressive on the nails.
"Metallic" on short nails
Such a manicure is relevant in cold weather in combination with dark shades of varnishes. In spring and summer, "metallic" can be used as a small decorative element, for example, horizontal or vertical stripes.
To achieve the "metallic" effect at home, you need a special powder consisting of small aluminum particles. After applying the base gel polish, the powder should be rubbed into the nails until a mirror effect appears, then cover with a top and dry.
Minimalism in the design of short nails
Minimalism welcomes consistency in performance, a minimum of elements, restrained decor. Now the use of black, white, gray, beige colors is in vogue. Bright shades are permissible only in combination with white. This allows you to make the manicure less flashy.
Minimalism comes in both glossy and matte colors. He also allows small dots, lines, twigs, lace patterns on one of the nails.
Manicure with ribbons for design
Design tape is a self-adhesive metallized strip of various colors. The tape is needed as a dividing line between varnishes or for decoration over one shade of varnish.
With this decor, there are several rules to remember:
- you can only stick the tape on dry nails;
- after gluing, it is advisable to smooth the tape from above so that excess air comes out;
- at the end of the procedure, apply the fixer at least 2 times to protect the manicure from external influences.
To make a manicure with ribbons, first you need to apply a base. Then paint with the main color, dry. Then you can start preparing the tape. One or more strips are cut off, and carefully glued to the nail. Finally, cover with a fixer and dry.
Point manicure
It will not be difficult to make a point manicure, and the result will pleasantly surprise you.
To begin with, a base coat is applied to the nail surface to align the nail. Then you should apply a pre-selected varnish - the base. For a more persistent and saturated color, experts advise covering in two layers.
In order to apply dots on the nail, you need a special tool - dots. It is a metal or plastic rod with a ball at the end. You can buy dots at any specialized store. However, at home, you can easily replace it with a regular toothpick, safety pin or ballpoint pen.
After the desired varnish is selected, you can proceed to the decor itself. You should dip the dots in varnish and carefully draw the conceived drawing. After the pattern is dry, apply the fixer.
The more colors are used when decorating, the more original and brighter the manicure will turn out. But, according to most masters, it is worth limiting yourself to 4-5 shades.
Using broths in design
Broths are small glass beads used to spread the pattern on the nail bed or cover the entire surface. The size of the beads usually ranges from a millimeter to four. As for the colors, the manufacturers offer a very wide range.
Broths are used in design both as a central and auxiliary decoration element.They are quite simple to use, even without special skills.
To create a manicure with broths, you need the following materials:
- basic coverage;
- orange stick;
- colored varnish;
- broth;
- fixer.
First you need to give your nails a well-groomed look with the help of manicure supplies. Then apply a base coat and, after drying, a colored varnish. The broths are applied immediately, without waiting for the varnish to dry, using an orange stick. You should press the broths well against the nail plate. After 20 minutes, apply the fixer, which will cover the nail with a thick layer.
It is more convenient to perform such a manicure on a table covered with paper. This makes it easier to collect the spilled broth.
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Bluesky
Yuki Flakes are one of the new designs for this season. They represent a compressed multi-colored pigment. Yuki's flakes shimmer on the nails, giving a mysterious effect to the whole look.
The color of the main coating can be varied, but this decor looks especially advantageous on dark nails. There are a lot of application options, which gives room for imagination. The pigment can be spread on the nail, creating a pattern. Or rub into nails, getting a mirrored surface. Flakes look incredibly beautiful and unusual on a matte finish.
Kodi
This manufacturer has recently released a new mirror powder for nails. This powder compares favorably with metal gel varnishes in ease of use and resistance to external influences. The color of the mirror powder should be combined with the shade of the gel polish.
In order for the desired effect to appear on the nails, you first need to do a regular manicure.
Then apply the base and dry your nails in the lamp. After that comes the turn of the gel varnish of the main color and drying. Then the nails are covered with a top and dry well. The turn of the powder comes. It is rubbed into the nail surface with your fingers or a special applicator. When finished, apply 2 coats of fixer. It should be remembered that the nail plate must be perfectly flat.
Lianail
Watercolor gel varnish or coating with a spreading effect is one of the fashionable novelties, not produced by every company. A distinctive feature of a manicure is its uniqueness. It is impossible to determine in advance exactly how the varnish will behave.
There are a number of things to consider:
- use of a special base. The varnishes spread over it, creating this unusual design;
- gel varnishes with a watercolor effect can be applied both on a light background and on a dark one;
- you should carefully apply the gel polish so that it does not get on the skin.
A blend effect finish gives any manicure a touch of personality.
Canni
One of the new products is the chameleon gel polish. The final color of the manicure changes depending on temperature, lighting. Thermal varnish is mainly used. When exposed to cold temperatures, the color changes to a darker shade. The upper temperature limit starts from 30 degrees.
Chameleon varnishes contain microparticles that react to differences in temperature or lighting. They also add mother-of-pearl or diamond dust to the chameleons to add extra shine and shine to the coating.
Canni gel polish has already proven itself well. On short nails, it does not spread, which is noticeable in any photo.
Making a beautiful manicure at home is not so difficult. You just need to have all the necessary tools, as well as basic skills and imagination.
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