The almond shape is classic for nails. It is versatile. Design based on it can be combined with any image. On such nails, a variety of design options look advantageous, ranging from ombre and nude to decorating with rhinestones and rubbing. Judging by the 2020 photo, these are the options that are popular.
Who is almond shaped nails suitable for?
Almond-shaped nails are not for everyone. On short nails, this design looks triangular and unnatural, so the length of the nail plate should be approximately equal to the length of the nail bed. Judging by the photos in fashion magazines, this is the most popular length in 2020.
The almond-shaped shape of the nail plate visually lengthens the fingers, making them more elegant and well-groomed, so it is suitable for owners of small or plump hands. Such a manicure will make long and thin fingers more feminine.
If an almond shape is created on natural nails, they must be strong enough to withstand complex shapes and long lengths.
Trendy color combinations for almond-shaped nails
Almond-shaped nails can be decorated with designs in tones chosen according to the mood or image (a selection of photos from 2020). Both muted nude and bright colors are harmoniously combined with this form.
This season's trendy wine matte shades in combination with simple floral patterns look harmonious on almond-shaped nails.
They can be used both in a casual look and for a festive manicure. The classic French design, finished in white, looks great on almond shaped nails. Bright colors are more suitable for a sunny season, but a delicate combination of white with shades of peach or light pink will look great even in cold weather.
In 2020, muted pastel variations of cream, pink, caramel or light brown remain in vogue. With their help, you can create designs from combinations of different colors. If a nude design seems too boring, rhinestones can be used to create a bright and festive effect even on a solid color.
Pale
Pale tones on the almond-shaped nails look very modest, but make the hands more well-groomed. The classic beige color will suit any look, and the pale blue will emphasize the grace of the hands and add tenderness to the manicure. The original mint shade does not require additional decoration. Calm pink creates a neat and sensual look.
For pale manicure, it is better to use pastel shades of cream, vanilla, light yellow, marshmallow, pearl white and peach flowers, decorating them with rhinestones or stones for a change.
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You don't always need to do something special to make your manicure look perfect.The solid color design is a simple and versatile option for those who don't want to mess around with manicure for a long time. Especially popular this year is the chocolate palette and deep wine shades.
These colors do not require additional decoration. Black and white will create the perfect look in a classic style. Calm nude and beige shades are suitable for a daily look, and bright red complements an evening make-up.
French
Almond-shaped nails (photo design 2020, see below) are combined with French manicure. This unforgettable classic of nail art looks especially organic on a neat semicircle of almond-shaped nails. But don't choose just the standard white nail frame.
Fashion 2020 involves the use of bright colors and sequins: blue, orange and pink go well with a transparent base.
The shape of a smile can also be played up in different ways - with the help of a pattern, lace, rhinestones or in the ombre style, when the color transition line is made indistinct.
The reverse jacket looks fresh when the contrast zone is not at the tip of the nail, but at the hole. It can be painted over with two or three colors in a rainbow style or performed using the moon manicure technique.
Lunar
Moon manicure also belongs to the classic design options - when they paint or, conversely, leave an unpainted hole on the nail.
For such a print, it is better to use delicate light shades or classic color combinations:
- white and transparent;
- light pink and white;
- black and beige;
- light blue and transparent.
On almond-shaped nails, the moon design looks especially good if you extend the boundaries of the hole vertically in accordance with the shape of the nail.
Recently, the combination of a jacket and a moon manicure with the use of a plain and transparent coating has become popular. This option is suitable for both evening outings and office work.
Matt
The combination of a matte shade with a glossy highlight of one nail is considered one of the fashion trends for spring-summer 2020. For such a manicure, “expensive” colors are ideal: dark green, marsala, indigo, black. The addition of a little rhinestones will create a stunning custom look.
The luxury of a matte color, especially in combination with popular wine shades, allows you to leave the surface of the nail monotonous and without additional decorative elements.
Geometric
Geometric manicure is the main trend in nail art in 2020. It provides different shapes and sizes in combination with straight lines. The geometry is simple and suitable for home design. The choice of this style implies a harmonious symbiosis of the most incongruous shades.
When creating a geometric pattern on almond-shaped nails, a number of rules should be followed:
- do not overdo it with sharp corners - this option is not combined with "almonds";
- pulling the geometry parallel, and not perpendicular to the growth of the nail - this visually lengthens the fingers;
- Combine designs with long nails and sharper tips;
- leave the nail socket unpainted to soften the geometric design.
Ombre
Almond nails can be filled with color stretch using several shades in the form of a gradient. In this way, completely different colors are mixed, which makes the ombre design almost universal. The 2020 photo of the year often shows ombre options made with a sprayer.
Ombre looks good on almond-shaped nails of any length, while it does not visually thicken or shorten the nail.
For office manicure, combinations of black with dark shades of red, purple, green are well suited.
In winter, ombre looks with flesh tones and shades of the same spectrum, for example, a combination of blue and blue, or white and gray.
For the warm season, you can use bright contrasting colors:
- black and pink;
- light green and orange;
- yellow and blue.
Do not forget about vertical ombre. It will come to the nails of a visible length and is original.
Velvet
Almond-shaped nails (the 2020 photo design gives ideas for creativity) looks good with woolen fibers, which creates a homely feeling of comfort. It is recommended to use delicate muted flock colors.
To draw attention to the velvety surface and the neat almond shape of the nail, you should not overload the manicure with sparkles and bright color combinations. Velvet has always been associated with luxury and wealth.
Successful colors for such a manicure will be "rich" colors: purple, emerald, black and dark brown.
With foil
This year, the foil design has found a second life and has become popular again due to its unusual appearance. The foil pattern looks good on almond-shaped nails, diluting their classic shape with an ultra-fashionable metallic sheen. Professionals use rainbow contrasting colors on transparent backgrounds.
For a more relaxed design, use a matte black background and a solid blue, white, red or metallic foil pattern... Foil pattern is not only a "natural" mosaic print, but also clear geometric shapes and lines, patterns and patterns. In this original way, you can make a classic jacket, moon or geometric design.
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Almond-shaped nails (design - photo 2020 below - with stones involves the use of all kinds of rhinestones, stones, broths, crystals and liquid stones to create a unique image) do not tolerate massiveness and excessive volume, especially when it comes to "casting" stones. Care should be taken when choosing their size and quantity.
A neat decor of one or two stones will look fresh on both classic and combined manicure.
The design of liquid stones looks unique. By mixing the gels, the effect of emerald, ruby or turquoise is created on the nails. Using foil as an edging to the stone will prevent it from spreading over the nail.
With rhinestones
Rhinestones are one of the most luxurious designs. But they should be used with extreme caution on almond-shaped nails. Fancy rhinestones can be poorly combined with the delicate oval of the nail, so it is worth diluting the volumetric decoration with delicate pastel colors. Care should be taken to place rhinestones on the tip of the nail, this design is fragile and unreliable.
It will be safer to decorate the hole or the side of the nail plate. Rhinestone decoration can be used as a stand-alone element or in combination with sequins, french or geometry. But against the background of velvet, ombre or on short nails, large elements will look out of place.
With rub
Rub in (or mirror manicure) is created for those who are not indifferent to glamor, but appreciate style and good taste. A mirror surface is achieved by rubbing a special powder into a layer of gel polish, which is why the name "rubbing" appeared. Using the rub in, you can create a metallic sheen, a chameleon overflow or a pearlescent shine.
Any of these effects is beautifully combined with an almond shape of any length - a mirror shine visually narrows the nails, making them seem more graceful. The mirror effect itself looks very bright on almond-shaped nails, so it's best to avoid flashy colors and opt for calm shades.
Monochrome patterns of thin lines or a classic jacket will look great on the mirror background of the nail. And rhinestones and stones can make a manicure too flashy.
With sequins
Glitter is a topical and versatile manicure decorating tool. They are presented in all nail art techniques and look organically on the "almond". But when using glitter, it is important to rely on a sense of proportion.
Shining designs can be done using two types of products: decorative dry glitter or the so-called glitter or glitter varnish. The choice of this or that product does not affect the quality of the manicure and depends only on the preferences of the master. Sequins will help freshen up your look, especially when combined with the season's fashion trends.
The combination of calm tones of white, blue or coral with bright green or orange glitters looks unusual.
Large sparkles and sequins are used to create an evening manicure. It is better to apply them on a monochromatic (black or dark purple) varnish surface, which will act as an addition to the main composition.
Delicate wedding
Delicate wedding manicure for the bride is a combination of white or pastel shades with a laconic design. The almond shape of the nails is suitable for the bride due to the absence of sharp and aggressive edges.
Using white varnish, you can create floral prints and complement them with one or two rhinestones. A lace or mesh pattern, complemented by sequins, will go well with the bride's veil.
Beautiful nude
Almond-shaped nails (photo design 2020 below) in a nude version are a win-win option for those who want to pay tribute to simplicity and naturalness, but at the same time correspond to modern nail art trends. Nude is suitable for girls and women of all ages and is combined with a wide variety of looks. A variety of designs can be presented in the nude style.
The ombre popular this year, made in the form of a white-pink or beige-white gradient, will look restrained and stylish.
A monochromatic pattern of liquid stones will dilute the modest colors, and small rhinestones will make the manicure more eccentric and daring. You can add any pattern to the muted palette to create a brighter look. For example, a black floral print makes a good addition to a vanilla or gray base.
For short nails
The trend this year is short nails in various variations. Almonds will be one of the best options if the length of the nail plate is not very long. The almond shape is practical: its rounded shape prevents the nail from breaking off and delamination.
For short almonds, choose a solid glossy or matte finish. The mirror rub is also suitable for short nails, visually narrowing and lengthening them. It is better not to use geometric patterns, large rhinestones and stones. They will look bulky and distract from the soft almond shape.
Bright colors are not very suitable for short nails. Better to use pastel and nude shades: vanilla, beige, pale pink. These colors will blend in with the fingers, visually increasing the size of the nail plate.
Design ideas by seasons
Spring-summer manicure is characterized by rich colors, bright colors and an abundance of decorative elements. The main meaning of seasonal nail design is to convey the mood of nature and the fullness of its colors. Of the colors, blue, light green, green and pink predominate, which then change to brighter orange, yellow, red and gold.
Sequins, rubbing, rhinestones and stones are especially popular from decor.
Autumn is characterized by yellow, burgundy and dark green colors. Matte and velvet coatings will best reflect the mood. As a pattern, you can pick up sliders with autumn leaves and raindrops. Winter is the time for snowflakes and trees. At this time, soft blue, blue, scarlet and white colors are popular.
Frosty patterns and snowflakes made with sparkles on almond-shaped nails will help to raise the New Year's mood with an original design, and a soft nude manicure will recreate home comfort in any setting.
Some of the almond nail manicure designs in 2020 are simple and straightforward. This applies primarily to monochromatic coatings. But you should not limit your imagination when decorating nails. Judging by the photo, complex design options remain in fashion.
Article design: Oksana Grivina
Design Videos for Almond Nails
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On such nails, the design must be done professionally. Then it will look great.