Black and white nails - french design, ombre, gradient, with rhinestones, broths, silver, gold. Novelties of manicure. A photo

A beautiful manicure, according to experts in cosmetology, is always the final element in the image of a woman. The colors of the nail polish depend on the circumstances that do not allow the use of flashy colors. In everyday life, women are increasingly forced to choose a more discreet design.

At the same time, the manicure should not be faded and not expressive. The photo shows how to maintain a balance of black and white, which gives a manicure simplicity and grace.

Advantages of a manicure in black and white

Are as follows:

• demonstrates the grace of the owner;
• suits any style of business attire;
• idealizes the image of a business woman;
• beautiful nail design;
• has no restrictions, can be used on both long and short nails;
• can be supplemented with a contrasting color for 1 or 2 nail plates;
• noble style;
• great opportunities for decoration.

Features of black and white manicure gel polish

Black and white nails, as seen in the photo, show how harmoniously these 2 opposite colors combine. Gel - varnish or shellac is more preferred, as it is resistant and durable.

The peculiarity of this design is as follows:

• versatility;
• uniformity;
• bright and intense manicure.

Long nails

Those who follow the fashion of long nails have the advantage that absolutely any options can be realized. A manicure with black stripes will be an easy choice for daily use. This decision will not be gloomy, but it will look softer. French style, beautiful framing and sparkling decor will help accentuate the shape, length.

For short nails

Short nails look natural, practical and beautiful. Not every woman can or wants to wear long nails. In this case black manicure on shortened nails looks stylish.

For shortened nails in the shape of an oval, soft lines are suitable, in the shape of a square, geometric, graphic designs.

A manicure can be done in a classic moon style at the base of the plate. In order to confirm self-sufficiency, you can do a caviar style manicure.

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Fashionable ideas for a beautiful black and white manicure

Novelties of manicure in black and white tones demonstrate several original ideas, which include:

• a combination of colors in the form of a checkerboard;
• a combination of colors in the form of piano keys;
• French manicure;
• moon manicure;
• marble;
• print that imitates the beast;
• dots drawing;
• the use of beads, rhinestones, broths, sequins;
• caviar design;
• abstract shapes of different sizes.

How to do a black and white manicure at home

You can decorate your nails yourself at home.

Of the tools you will need:

• brushes of different thickness;
• thin needles;
• white pencil;
• beads;
• Scotch;
• stencils;
• black and white varnish;
• acrylic paints;
• cover for fastening.

As a result, the nails may look like in the photo of a thematic site with black and white manicure. The work must be done carefully so that the black and white varnish do not overlap.

Stages of manicure:

• apply white varnish to prepared nails;
• wait until completely dry;
• Dip a thin brush in black varnish;
• draw a semicircle on top of the left side of the nail;
• draw a small white circle in the center;
• apply 2 intersecting curved stripes in the center - black and white;
• cover with fixer.

Black and white French manicure

Black French manicure is considered universal for any shape and length of nails. This style has no restrictions in daily use, looks great in an evening style.

Before the manicure, the nails are brought into the shape of a square, since it is this shape that is suitable for such a combination of the range.

French design rules:

• hygienic treatment of nails;
• degreasing nails;
• base coat application;
• applying colored varnish, you can take black or white as a basis;
• a different color is used to create a pattern;
• topcoat.

With drawing

Execution technique:

1. First you need to prepare your nails for design. Then apply a base coat. Dry in a lamp for 2 minutes.
2. Apply the first layer of black, cure in the lamp for 2 minutes.
3. For sufficient saturation, apply 2 layers of varnish, dry in a lamp.
4. The plate is covered with a glossy gel top.
5. In order to add shine, they are also dried in a lamp for 2 minutes.
6. On the little finger, thumb and forefinger, remove the sticky layer.
7. On the ring and middle finger they paint with white paint - gel. The drawing starts from the cuticle, then from the tip. There is no need to dry under the lamp during this process.
8. Pearlescent shine and acrylic powder are mixed on the foil. Spread this mixture with a spatula on both fingers. Then dried in a lamp. Powder residues are removed with a soft brush.

Zebra

The zebra pattern has a traditional color in black and white, although any tone is taken as a basis:

1. Apply base coat and dry thoroughly.
2. Draw a thin strip of black varnish with a brush.
3. Do not wait to dry, apply a white stripe next to the black one.
4. Wipe the brush with a cotton swab moistened with acetone and then repeat the drawing.
5. Finally, cover with a protective layer.

Black and white moon manicure

A moon-style manicure is considered an everyday and effective solution. A smile line appears at the base of the nail. To complete the design, a template is prepared from paper, tape, or cardboard. A special stencil can be purchased. Strips for a classic jacket can also be used.

Step-by-step instruction:

• prepare nails;
• cover with base varnish;
• after drying, apply the tone that is chosen for the moon;
• close the painted over moon with a stencil, paint over the nail with a tone for the base;
• apply a matte or transparent fixer.

Water manicure

Water manicure is also called marble. This is a real work of art. The technique of this type of manicure is very complex.

Rules:

1. A base coat is applied to the nails.
2. Use scotch tape or greasy cream around the nail to prevent varnish on the skin.
3. Water is poured into a wide container.
4. 4 - 5 drops of varnish are added to the water.
5. Wait for it to spread over the surface.
6. Then add the second color, the third (the number is not limited). Although the drawing is obtained using 2 colors.
7. With a wooden toothpick, you can create the desired pattern on the surface.
8. It is necessary to carry out a toothpick a couple of times for an intricate ornament.
9. The finger is immersed in water under the varnish film for a short period of time, then removed.
10. The drawing should be completely dry.
11. Remove the tape from the nails.
12. Secure the drawing with a special coating.

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Dots on nails with dots

Dots is a rod with a metal ball at the end. With it you can draw dots, lines, commas. The size of the element depends on the ball.
Black and white nails using dots, as seen in the photo, are obtained with perfect patterns. The most successful choice is periods, commas.

Dots is performed as follows:

1. Hygienic treatment of nails.
2. Application of a foundation to prolong the life of nail art.
3. Applying the base color for the future drawing.
4. An image of a dots drawing that is dipped in varnish or paint.
5. Covering nails with fixative.

Drawing with dots looks attractive on different nail lengths. It's important to find the right one for the right style of clothing.

With stamping

Stamping is considered a special technique for decorating nails. With the help of the intended tools, the selected drawings are applied. This type of manicure means "stamping".

The technique allows you to transfer the pattern from the stencil to the nail using a soft stamp.

Stamping is performed in the following order:

1. Hygienic treatment of nails.
2. Background varnish application.
3. You need to create a drawing only after the varnish has completely dried.
4. Varnish is applied to the drawing that is selected.
5. Remove excess varnish with a scraper or plastic card.
6. Apply moderate force when pressing down on the scraper, but not too lightly or too hard.
7. While the varnish is still wet, quickly apply the stamp to the design with medium strength.
8. Transfer the drawing from the stamp to the nail plate with a rolling motion or apply from top to bottom.
9. Wipe the plate with every pattern.
10. The nail polish remover must be oil-free, otherwise the drawing will not transfer.
11. Remove varnish from the stamp. You can use scotch tape for this.
12. Place the stamp on the sticky side of the tape and the stamp will be clean.
13. After drawing, wait 2 - 3 minutes and cover with fixer.

With beads

Manicure with beads, broths, caviar is one technique that uses small round beads. With long nails, the beads visually make the hands heavier if you use large material. Not all nails are distinguished for the dress code, but only a few.

Caviar manicure goes well both in winter and in summer.

The manicure is performed in the following order:

1. Hygienic treatment.
2. Coating with base varnish.
3. Coating with colored varnish in 2 layers.
4. While the varnish has not dried, dip the nail into the bead mass, take out and press the beads to the nail.
5. After 5 minutes, cover the beads with 2 coats of fixer.
6. You can use a toothpick to correct.

Black and white newspaper manicure

Thanks to a French beautician who came up with the newspaper method, this new trend has emerged. Newspaper manicure is loved by many fashionistas around the world.

Black and white nails (the photo is a good example of how to create a newspaper manicure) is not difficult to do at home:

1. Treat nails.
2. Cut strips out of newspaper.
3. Apply base coat.
4. After drying, apply colored varnish.
5. After the colored varnish dries, lower the nails into a container with alcohol for 5 seconds.
6. Place a piece of newspaper on the nail and press lightly.
7. Keep until the alcohol dries up (about 10 seconds).
8. Gently remove the strip and do the same with the rest of the nails.
9. Apply a top coat.

You can use a cotton ball instead of a cup of rubbing alcohol. Soak it in alcohol, put a piece of newspaper on it, attach a fingernail to it.

Craquelure

Using craquelure on the nails, they create the effect of snake scales, crocodile skin, cracked porcelain and so on. This design is created from 2 colors.

The peculiarity is that 1 color is the base, and the other is applied on top of the base one and a cracked look is obtained.

Craquelure is created in the following order:

1. Hygienic treatment of nails.
2. Preparation of varnish in 2 colors.
3. Degreasing nails.
4. Base color application.
5. The base color should dry out a little.
6. Apply 2 color quickly and blow on each finger.
7. Cover with colorless varnish.
8. When applying a dense top layer, the craquelure will turn out to be large. When applied thinly, it will turn out fine.

Manicure in black and white on nails is very versatile. The classic design is suitable for a wide variety of events. In the photo you can see how to revive it using additional means, for example, rhinestones, beads and other decor.

Article design: Oksana Grivina

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