Simple drawings on nails with varnish, gel varnish, a needle, acrylic paints, powder. Fashionable manicure step by step at home

Manicure is one of the favorite procedures of every woman. You can visit a beauty salon or learn how to make patterns yourself. A simple drawing on the nails is done using regular nail polish. The work is delicate and meticulous, so special tools and devices will be needed.

How can you paint on your nails?

It is quite easy to create a simple drawing on the nails with gel polish.

You can apply patterns using:

• gel polish;
• acrylic paint;
• watercolor paint;
• acrylic powder;
• shellac.

The most popular nail art tool is regular varnish.... Choose 2 contrasting colors, one as a base, the other for drawing. The disadvantage of this option is that varnishes have a thick texture, and it is difficult for a beginner to create thin lines. This method is more suitable for large and voluminous figures.

Acrylic paints are easy to use, wide range of colors. They do not have to be mixed with water, after drying, they do not crack, therefore it is permissible to apply one color to another. To add romance and tenderness to the image, crystals, rhinestones or sequins are added. The resulting drawing must be covered with a fixer, since acrylic paints are easily washed off.

Watercolors are diluted with water, they are inferior to acrylic in terms of drying speed. A large selection of colors allows you to paint whole pictures on your nails, but the technique is not easy to master.

Shellac is characterized by a safe composition, as it does not contain formaldehyde. It is easy to apply, looks beautiful, it is worn for a long time without cracks and chips. Painting with a hybrid of varnish and gel is not difficult. Shellac is thick, so it is difficult to apply graceful small patterns. Small details cannot be drawn with it, but it is great for creating gradients and contrasting patterns.

Acrylic powder comes in different consistencies and colors, it gives nails a well-groomed and stylish look. The effect lasts for a long time, and the nails grow and strengthen well. White powder is used for weddings, neon for disco.

Acrylic powder will correct the defects of the nail plate and even out its surface.

Gel polish is suitable for nail art. The patterns are applied to the dried base. These can be butterflies, geometric patterns, or flowers. Gel polish drawing lasts a long time.

Essential Nail Art Supplies

A simple drawing on the nails with varnish, acrylic powder or shellac is applied using additional tools.

Tool list:

• a brush is a necessary element in the work... It is worth choosing brushes with natural bristles and purchasing several pieces for different methods of applying patterns. Flat brushes are needed for applying glitter and oriental painting, beveled ones draw small details, fan-shaped ones even out transitions and create veil effects, there are special brushes for writing letters, hieroglyphs;
• sponge or sponge - to create unusual patterns, the result depends on its texture;
• dots - resembles a standard ball-point pen. Designed for drawing curls and dots;
• toothpick or wooden stick - does not damage the nail plate, it is easy for it to apply patterns, but it will not be possible to get clear patterns;
• sewing needle - it is often used by craftsmen, but it can scratch the nail when pressed.

Master class: drawing a heart with a toothpick

A simple drawing on the nails in the form of a heart is obtained using any varnish. The nail is covered with a base coat. A color is selected, such as red. A toothpick is dipped, 2 points are placed side by side on the same level. Descends from each point along a line to form an angle. The varnish is dispensed and a beautiful heart comes out.

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How to draw a strawberry with a needle?

To make the berry realistic, varnishes are needed:

• red;
• green;
• and black;
• yellow.

The nails are prepared, covered with a red base. To create leaves, tape is taken, on which teeth are cut. Adhesive tape covers the entire surface of the nail except the base. Green varnish is applied to the free space of the nail plate, and leaves are obtained.

Scotch tape is removed, small dots are applied with a needle, imitating strawberry seeds. Acrylic paints are suitable for this design. Strawberry sheets can simply be drawn with a needle using emerald paint. For originality, the drawing is sprinkled with glitter.

An interesting option is voluminous nail art. Nails go through the preparation stage, covering with the main base color. Without waiting for it to dry, a thick layer of clear varnish is applied. After a few seconds, grooves are made in place of the seeds with a needle. When the coating dries, a fringe is drawn in the form of thin leaves.

Drawing on nails with a grid

A mesh manicure is perfect for long and well-groomed nails. The base coat is applied first, followed by the silver varnish. It is important that it is completely dry.

For such a nail design, a special stencil in the form of a mesh is used. It is applied to the nails, the sponge is dipped in black varnish and pats the decor with patting movements. After completing the procedure, the mesh comes off. The final step will be to cover the nails with a fixer.

Drawings using dots

Dots is a special tool for applying patterns, outwardly resembling a crochet hook with a steel ball at the tip. Using dots, it is easy to draw flowers. They will look beautiful on both short and long square-shaped nails.

The nails are prepared, the base is applied. A background color is selected. Now 5 points are placed on the nail, placing them in a circle. These will be petals. A point of a different color is fixed in the center. The tip of the dots must be constantly cleaned with a napkin so that the dyes do not mix. The final stage is the application of a transparent top-product.

One of the famous decor options with the use of dots is two-tone polka dots. Usually the combinations are: red and white, black and white, but you can also combine other colors.

There are tons of other decor ideas:

• bows;
• ladybugs;
• geometric figures;
• curls;
• french.

Drawings using tape and foil

A simple drawing on the nails is created not only using ordinary varnish, but also using decorative tape or foil. Use a narrow sticky tape to simulate beautiful designs.Experts advise not to choose double-sided tape, and if the tape leaves a mark, then the manicure may not turn out neat.

Nail art with adhesive tape is performed according to the same type of pattern, only the pattern or the number of straight lines differs.

To get a manicure, you need to purchase:

• several colored varnishes;
• base;
• top cover.

The nails are processed, a transparent base is applied, then any colored varnish. After drying, the tapes are fixed diagonally on half of the nail plate. The part not covered with tape is painted in a different tone. It remains to wait until it dries, and carefully remove the tapes.

Foil is an unusual material that can attract attention. To work with it, you need not only standard accessories, but also:

• sharpened scissors;
• tweezers;
• orange sticks.

Foil is of different types:

• holographic;
• embossed;
• engraved;
• covered with a protective film.

After the standard preparation of nails, a base coat, base varnish is applied, and a foil is applied on top with glue or colorless varnish. It can be glued both completely and partially.

If you need to cover the entire nail, only special glue will do. Foil is quite fragile, so work with it should be done with tweezers or tweezers. An adhesive is applied to the surface of the nail or varnish. The foil is applied and aligned gently with an orange stick. The film is removed, the manicure is fixed with a top product.

Partial decoration of the nail plate with foil involves the free arrangement of pieces of material or decorating the hole.

Painting on nails with a brush

A simple drawing on the nails (varnish, acrylic powder or shellac) is done with brushes for nail art.

They are of different types:

• fan-shaped brush –For applying glitter, aluminum foil and creating a smooth transition;
• hair-like brush –For drawing the smallest details. With its help, it is easy to get a straight line or a beautiful curl;
• thin brush - a universal tool for miniature and lightweight design elements;
• flat brush - to create large, wide patterns;
• brush-petal - has a beveled edge, often used in Chinese nail art. The petals with such a device are beautiful, deep and neat.

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Step by step guide to creating monograms

1. The preparatory stage involves removing the cuticle, smoothing the surface and shape of the nails, dehydration.
2. A base or one-color varnish is applied.
3. Tools are selected.
4. Before applying the decor, you should practice on paper, since monograms require perseverance, accuracy and smooth, clear strokes.
5. The drawing is created neatly from the side of the nail.
6. When depicting monograms, symmetry is important, it is better to make patterns three-dimensional, doubling the lines. A large drop is collected at the tip of the brush, which is then led in the desired direction.
7. Decor elements are dried under ultraviolet light if the patterns are applied with gel polish or acrylic paint. The latter is ideal for monograms.
8. Sequins, rhinestones are added.
9. The result is secured with a top tool.

How and what to draw a smile on your nails

To get the perfect French jacket, you need to know the rules and nuances. The smile line divides the nail into 2 zones - the main and regrown parts.

There are several ways to create a jacket, depending on the tools used and the length of the nails:

• Method 1 - for short or medium length nails... You will need a thin brush with long hairs. The smile is drawn in a standard way - from right to center and left to center, drawing a common line. By creating a French gel polish, it is easy to correct irregularities while the coating has not been dried under ultraviolet light;
• Method 2 - for owners of long nails... A flat brush is used, after dipping in the gel paint, the villi are pressed from 2 sides to get a clear line. A smile is drawn from one side of the nail to the other, applying the flat side to the grown part. It is important to change the angle in time during the transition to get a beautiful French manicure;
• Method 3 - a beveled brush is used. It is versatile as it is suitable for short and long nails. The brush is applied perpendicular to the nail, then 2 lines are drawn to the center.

Watermelon acrylic drawing

This nail art is reminiscent of summer. To get a watermelon imitation manicure, you will need:

• brush;
• several colors of varnish;
• stencils (if necessary);
• fixer;
• basic framework.

A preparatory coating is applied to the nails, then a red varnish, which will create the pulp of the berry. On the upper part of the nail, 2 parallel lines are drawn, 1 - salat, 2 - dark green. When everything is dry, it remains to make the seeds with black varnish and fix the result with a top, which will increase the durability of the manicure.

How to draw a bow with gel polish?

To create a similar nail art, a dots or brush is suitable.

Stages of drawing a bow:

1. The decor is best done along the edge of a smile or diagonally across the nail.
2. Dots take the desired dye, transfer it to paper, take a drop of varnish.
3. A point is put.
4. From it there are triangles in 2 directions.
5. The corners of the resulting shapes are rounded.
6. Draw 2 stripes down from the triangles.
7. The bow is fixed with a top tool.

Painting flowers with regular varnish

Poppies, chamomiles, sakura, roses are painted on the nails. 2 colors of varnish are prepared: white and red. With the help of a needle, 6 points of white and red colors are placed on the finished surface so that they have a small area of ​​contact. Colors are mixed in a chaotic manner, the goal is to get a rose. At the end, the leaves are painted with green varnish.

Drawings for beginners with decoration

It is better to buy glass rhinestones for manicure, they look more spectacular and shine beautifully. To apply them, use an orange stick, pre-soaked in a top product. Beautifully and simply decorate the smile of the nail, laying rhinestones on it. They are applied, gently pressed against the surface of the nail. The result is consolidated.

If you want to get a 3D effect, you should pay attention to the broth. Manicure with their use is often called "caviar". The registration process is similar to the previous ones. The broths are distributed over the nail plate, the excess is removed with a fan brush. A fixing layer is applied, the emphasis is on the edges of the nail, where broths fall off most quickly.

Acrylic powder is a loose powder that has a porous texture and allows the nails to breathe. It dries quickly, so neat and fast work is needed. Thanks to acrylic powder, voluminous patterns resembling a knitted sweater are obtained.

2 layers of gel polish are applied, dried under ultraviolet light. After degreasing, patterns are created that fall under the lamp. In order not to spoil the velvet effect, you will have to choose a matte finishing agent.

Simple and beautiful pattern ideas for short and long nails

Metallic stripes look great on short nails. They are purchased from a specialist store. They are applied to the finished coating, the excess edges are cut off.

Moon manicure looks beautiful. He needs stencils for a jacket. Only they are applied not to the tip of the nail, but to its base. The surface is painted in 1 color, stencils are glued, painted in a different tone. It remains to remove the stickers and fix the resulting effect.

To cover long nails, acrylic will do. Among the common options for nail art are diagonal stripes, applying rhinestones in the form of a semicircle to the height of the nail, creating patterns, monograms.

Tips from the masters: what not to do when creating a manicure

Common mistakes to avoid:

• the cuticle is not trimmed, pushed back with an orange stick, and then removed with a remover;
• the nail plate is filed in one direction to avoid cracks and brittleness;
• before using the varnish, do not shake it, otherwise bubbles will appear, which will become an obstacle to creating an even coating;
• you cannot apply varnish with a thick layer, preferably 2 thin ones;
• the edges of the nail are captured during staining, otherwise chips cannot be avoided;
• do not underestimate the benefits of the fixer, it increases the lifespan of the manicure;
• coatings are dried in the open air or under a lamp; do not try to do this in ice water;
• to remove excess varnish on the skin, use a nail art brush;
• you cannot remove gel polish with a file, there are professional tools for this.

There are many techniques, decor options, so each woman will choose an option to her liking. Salon treatments are expensive, but you can master the basics of nail art yourself.

It is easy for a novice manicure master to learn how to make simple drawings on the nails. They are created using varnishes, broths, rhinestones, foil, acrylic powder or watercolors.

Article design: Olga Pankevich

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