A manicure with bright red polish is a classic that is not influenced by current fashion trends. It first appeared in the 60s of the last century in Italy and immediately became the trend of the season, opening up limitless scope for women to experiment with their image. The designers used a short red manicure to tie together all the elements of the wardrobe, trying to make the image of a dynamic lady as laconic and sophisticated as possible.

Since then, red manicure has been popular among connoisseurs of romantic or classic style. It is used in combination with other shades, complemented by shiny details, holographic coating or graphic patterns. Let's look at the most spectacular manicure options using bright red polish.

This design is used by girls who like to stand out from others. A successful combination of shades allows you to visually lengthen the original shape of the nail plate, making it more elongated and graceful. A combined manicure can be created in two ways:

1. Graphic marking of the nail plate using stencils. To do this, apply a red tone to the prepared nail so as not to touch the contour line of the cuticle. Try to paint the nail on all sides to avoid white gaps or an undesirable shading effect. When the red base has dried, a stencil in the form of stripes, squares, triangles or circles is glued onto the nail. The nail is re-varnished, but now black (it is better to use varnish with a brush with a sharp tip). When the coating has dried, you need to carefully remove the stencils. Finally, we use a clear varnish with a mirror sheen.
2. Partial painting of the nail with black and blue pigment. This is an easy way to create an elegant manicure with a red and black design. It can be done at home using varnishes with a thin brush. Initially, the nail is covered with a single-color varnish. It is best to use burgundy or a beautiful red. When the nail plate is dry, take the pigment with a thin brush and start drawing stripes, imitation lace or voluminous polka dots. Here you can fully express your imagination and turn your wildest ideas into reality.

Important! If you decide to paint your nails red and black, then the free length of the regrown edge should not exceed two millimeters. These are rules of good manners that others will certainly appreciate.

Red-white

This color combination is very popular because it allows you to create an elegant manicure that can be used both in everyday life and for attending special events. Red and white nail designs are usually made using stencils, three-dimensional Chinese painting or acrylic plasticizers, which allow you to create decorative flowers using the 3D technique. It can be decorated with rhinestones, an ombre gradient transition or a floral pattern applied using a stamp.

Red with gold

This is a type of formal manicure, which is created using shellac, matte finish, glitter, gel polymer or regular varnish. To make the golden decor look bright and laconic, you should follow the recommendations of world-famous stylists:

• You should not use a bright red shade for the background. It is better to give preference to dark colors. On them, the golden decor will look expressive, without distracting attention or being conspicuous.
• The shape of the nails should be almond-shaped or ellipsoidal. Then the fingers visually lengthen, which makes the hand more graceful.
• Do not wear silver jewelry with this manicure. They do not harmonize with gold.
• To make the manicure more natural and stylish, it is recommended to matte the dark red background.

For gold decor, acrylic paints, pearlescent or glossy foil, modern gel polish with glitter or rubbing are suitable.

Red + silver

This gentle manicure is relevant in any situation. It is an example of a conservative style, moderately bright and laconic. The trend of the season is a combined design, when one ring finger is decorated with voluminous silver glitter, a pebble or a pearl rub. You can cover the tip with silver varnish, make a shiny painting or a wavy snake - it all depends on individual preferences.

Red with glitter

If you want to make a chic evening manicure, then a fashionable polish with glitter will help with this. The base of the nail plate must be made dark red, purple or crimson, and then partially or completely covered with a shiny pigment. Remember a few tips:

• If you use extensions with colored gels, then you need to place the glitter on the sticky layer. After this, they should be covered with a vinyl or matte finish so that the outer surface of the nail plate is smooth and even.
• If necessary, you can quickly remove glitter from your nails by applying shellac remover or a regular solvent. After 5 seconds, wrap your nails in foil and remove it after 10 minutes. After this, the glitter will come off on its own, and you can safely do a new manicure.

Glitter manicure is the trend of 2020. It is best to give preference to iridescent options that emphasize the shape of the nails and look harmonious in tandem with red polish.

Red-blue

If you are a beginner master, then such a design will help surprise clients or make own hands well-groomed. This idea appeared in America when stylists decided to bring back the avant-garde style into fashion, adapting it to modern trends. For more than 10 years, the combination of red and blue shades has been considered a sign of impeccable taste, so it’s time to get a manicure:

1. With volumetric applications, using acrylic powder and primer, polymer plasticizer or blue gel.
2. Red jacket along the line of the overgrown nail, decorating the hole with blue rhinestones.

To make the final manicure look bright, use rich colors in your work. You can also experiment with geometric stencils, making one or more nails more expressive.

Red-pink

This option is relevant in summer time year when you are going on vacation or decide to add an expressive touch to your everyday wardrobe.

These colors don't have much contact with each other, therefore as connecting element It is customary to use additional pigments - turquoise, black or white. One of the red nails can be decorated with a blooming rose, a turquoise flower with a pink center, or a delicious strawberry.

Beige-red

This is a fashionable manicure that looks perfect in tandem with gold jewelry, ceramic jewelry and business wardrobe items. The beige tone can be used as a base tone or surface pigment, using it to draw abstractions, roses, lilies or geometric patterns, taking into account the characteristics of the original shape of the nails.

Dark red

This is a classic trend that is used everywhere by world famous nail technicians. In photos in glossy magazines you can often see top models with a similar nail design, which emphasizes the beauty of women's hands and focuses on the neatness of the fingers. The most popular decor options are:

1. green and beige ornament made using thick gels or shellac;
2. a path or figure made of rhinestones, silver crystals or sequins;
3. a transparent hole, which is sealed with a special stencil before applying the main tone.

To give your manicure a solemn look, you can use 3D painting techniques or metal overlays that are fixed with acrylic glue.

Matte design

This is a novelty from past years, which appealed to all fashionistas in 2020. To create it, you need a matte finish coat, which can be applied to the entire nail plate or partially, thus creating simple patterns. The main rules for creating a flawless matte manicure are:

1. The main pigment tone should be dark. In our case, the best choice would be burgundy, brick and cherry shades.
2. If you want to diversify your manicure with expressive decor, then it is better to give preference to simple patterns made in achromatic colors.

Advice! Do not decorate matte nails with a lot of rhinestones. This can ruin your manicure and also distract the attention of others from the stylish texture of the nail plate.

French

French manicure involves partially painting the nail plate along the line of the regrown edge. To make such a design step by step, you need to:

• degrease the nail using an acid primer or a cotton pad soaked in wine vinegar;
• cover the outer surface with transparent or flesh-colored varnish;
• stick a semicircular or triangular stencil along the line of the regrown edge, then apply red varnish;
• remove the stencils and cover the nail plate with finish.

To make your nails sparkle like a vinyl picture, use finishing varnishes with the addition of three-dimensional polymers. French manicure can be decorated with rhinestones, transfer stickers or a simple pattern.

The design with holes is suitable for lovers of retro style. It involves leaving the hole natural or highlighting it with a contour color that matches the selected tone. The line of the hole can be highlighted with a thread of crystals, adhesive pearlescent tape or acrylic paints.

With a pattern

To emphasize the basic concept of the style that dominates the image, designers suggest decorating nails with designs. You can make your drawing 2D, 3D, or come to life. These creation methods are explained in detail in the video. You can paint with varnishes, colored gels or acrylic paints, which are ideally distributed on the nails.

New photos + original ideas

“There is no limit to perfection” - this is the motto that all nail service masters adhere to, offering extraordinary design options. The photographs show the most stylish and daring decor options, made using lace fabric, gradient techniques, combined painting and metal overlays. You can turn them into reality and improve them as you wish.

When choosing shilak for a manicure (photo of nails with a design 2017), the photos will help you decide on original design. Let's consider fashionable and interesting solutions to highlight your own style and creativity. You can also get new ideas for unusual design. Let's find out together what colors and prints are trending today.

Coating features

In fact, our version is not much different from gel polish. This is a patented name for the varnish by CND. It just appeared on the wound first, so the name quickly spread. The rest of the persistent products are made according to the principle of the first, but have already begun to be produced by different brands, which is why they have a collective name. In addition, the manufacturer values ​​​​its reputation and guarantees high quality, durability, and application in just one layer, unlike its new brother. The material can also be used for modeling.

The shellac is fixed using a UV lamp, due to which the layer remains in its original form for a long time. The main difference from gel is removal. It takes less time. But still, the second option is more in demand, since the price is lower. But quality may suffer as a result. That's why professional craftsmen choose the product we study.

The catalog already has a large number of colors, with which you can create a unique interesting design. By the way, it is considered more gentle, since the application technique is simpler and does not require filing the nail. This parameter is important, since the plate does not deteriorate and after removing the design, its original appearance remains. You can also refuse to use a primer.

After analyzing the products offered on the market, we identified a number of advantages.

• Easy to use. It spreads no more difficult than regular varnish. There is no need to pre-treat the surface. Therefore, it is an ideal solution for home use.
• Easy to remove with a special remover.
• You can quickly grow the length, as it does not break during wear. The absence of aggressive components in the composition guarantees high quality. Another advantage is that your hands are protected from mechanical damage and adverse environmental influences.
• Dries quickly under a UV lamp. In general, the procedure takes no more than one hour. For comparison: the build-up lasts more than two.

• The shade does not fade or change over time. Even after two weeks, it will feel like you visited the master just yesterday.
• The range includes not only glossy products, but also matte, glitter and others.
• It is easy to make a variety of patterns due to the dense consistency that does not spread.
• No allergic reactions. Suitable even for pregnant and lactating women.

Of course, the disadvantages cannot be ignored. But they do not cover the advantages.

• The main disadvantage is that you will have to purchase an expensive lamp. Without it, it will not be possible to fix the coating. But the purchase quickly pays off.
• When performed independently, it is difficult to carefully process the right hand. But girls also encounter difficulties with ordinary varnish.
• You should buy a removing fluid (regular acetone is not suitable).

As we can see, there are not many shortcomings. Therefore, the procedure is ideal for everyone. The main thing is to understand the technology.

Advice! You need to spend an impressive amount to purchase all the equipment. But don't worry, it will pay for itself in just a few months. Salon services are not as cheap as they might seem at first glance.

Subtleties of the procedure

To prolong the effect as long as possible, it is important to follow the rules of application. If done out of order, premature detachment may occur. So, you will need tools, including a nail file and a brush. Also stock up on an antibacterial drug and a degreaser (bonder gel). Depending on the desired pattern, prepare a base, color and finishing varnish. You also need a cleanser that removes the sticky layer, cuticle oil and cotton pads. Don't forget to turn on the dryer.

Even if you don’t want to do a manicure yourself, but choose an experienced manicurist, it’s better to study all the nuances. Then you would protect yourself from poor quality work. Well, if you trust yourself more, then let’s proceed step-by-step with a manicure with a pattern.

• Prepare your nails. To do this, do a trim manicure, during which you carefully remove the cuticle using an orange stick. Give it a shape with a nail file, and lightly sand the surface to remove any unevenness or imperfections. But don't overdo it to avoid harm. Use a brush to remove any remaining dust. Don't forget to adjust the shape. Today, the medium-length oval is in fashion.

• Disinfect the surface to increase the adhesion of the varnish to the plate. This is a guarantee of durability.
• Degrease the area with a thin and even layer of bonder gel. If traces of oil or any other moisture remain, your labor will be in vain.
• A primer will help avoid detachments. Dry it under the appliance for two minutes.
• Now it's the base's turn. It must be distributed in the form of a thin film and be sure to dry.

• Now it's time for the background shade. Don't forget about drying.
• Next, start drawing. It is advisable to subject each new tone to ultraviolet treatment so as not to smear the finished elements.

Remember that layers don't look pretty. It thickens and may turn out uneven.

Advice! If you want to get a trendy matte effect, you don't have to have this finish. You can steam any gloss or wipe it with a special liquid to remove shine.

Autumn Decoration Ideas

Since Shellac can be used not only as a single-color coating, but also to create unique patterns, let’s consider a popular autumn idea. With their help, you can get rid of the blues and bad mood caused by cloudy weather. Let's capture the brightest moments of the season.

• Bright foliage attracts attention. Use a thin brush to paint a yellow maple, crimson poplar or brown oak leaf. At the same time, the background should not look boring. Do not forget also about the beauty of ripe viburnum or rowan. And rhinestones will help add sophistication and appeal.

• Volumetric raindrops look impressive. The main background can be purple or blue, and on individual nails, for example, ring nails, place multi-colored umbrellas.

• Don't forget about ripe fruits too. Pears and apples look great against a yellow-orange gradient. Add some greenery to the composition.

If you prefer abstractions, you can safely do them on a burgundy, red and brown background. At the same time, add more bright colors to the assortment.

Advice! Fine lines are easiest to create with the hair brush.

Themed winter options

On the eve of the New Year, girls prefer frosty patterns on the plate. Moreover, they can be both cold and warm positive.

• The variety of snowflakes captivates. Sparkling water crystals can be of completely different shapes. The main thing is to follow one color scheme. You can experiment with size and shape.

• Not only the usual rhinestones, but also foil will help to add shine. Choose a metallic base coat, and paint a blizzard on top with white and blue.

• If you're tired of the blue and white palette, replace it with red. For example, deer or Santa Claus look good at medium length.

• Don't forget about the main attribute - the Christmas tree. By the way, balloons will also give you a festive mood. If you have artistic talent, you can even depict a hut in a snowy forest to remind yourself of the fairy tale.

Pay attention to what symbol you will have to celebrate under New Year. In 2018 it is a yellow ground dog. Draw the animal's paws or other elements of its appearance to attract success.

Advice! To achieve flawless styling, sign up for a nail art course. There you will be taught how to combine colors and how to use a brush. Over time, you will be able to provide manicurist services to others.

Spring landscapes on nails

During the period of awakening of nature, the soul wants to sing. We are pleased with the first rays of the warm sun, flowers breaking through the melted snow, as well as emerging greenery. To always have light in your soul, use the motifs of March, April and May in your images.

• The first messengers are snowdrops. They are tender and small. Add lilac, blue, pink and light green to diversify the palette. Any vegetation looks incredibly romantic in pastel shades.

• Think about peonies. Large petals charm and emphasize maturity and femininity. Decorate the center of the blossoming bud with a sparkling crystal.

• Themed prints are suitable for the May holidays. For example, the number nine entwined with poppies or the St. George ribbon as a reminder of Great Victory Day. With a thin brush you can reproduce the camouflage on the plate.

Always think about your image in advance. Business women with emoticons may lose authority in the eyes of their subordinates and business partners. At the same time, at a fun party there is no need to emphasize your modesty.

Advice! Remember that even an artistic drawing will look ridiculous if the overall tone is not respected. Also pay attention to your wardrobe. Nails should harmoniously complement the style.

Positive summer design

The main advantage of the hot season is that you can use bright colors in your wardrobe. At the same time, they look great on nail plates. If you don't have experience or skill in creating complex designs, use colorful dots, lines and geometric patterns. When you reach the desired level of professionalism, proceed to more complex options.

• Freshness and coolness are provided by lemon slices with luda cubes. They are reminiscent of cooling drinks, which are never superfluous in the heat.

• The marine theme has not gone out of fashion for several seasons. Anchor, ships, waves and sun - what else do you need for a vacation?

• Strawberries appear in the gardens, which seductresses skillfully use. It can be beaten in our case as well. Cherries, petioles, watermelons - all the pictures incredibly lift your spirits.

Wedding design

The bride in the photo and video shows her fingers with an engagement ring, so the design must be impeccable. What do fashion trends dictate to us?

White roses have not lost their relevance since the time of the Tender May song of the same name. They delightfully complement any innocent look. But still, more often than not, girls choose snow-white abstractions. They completely fill the plate and look great in photographs.

Don’t forget that you need to follow the general style of the holiday. If everything is decorated in red, add it to your jacket. Hearts intertwined with one thread look symbolic. You can depict white or blue birds, which indicate eternity. Or just a crown confirming the significance of the event.

We can conclude that choosing a pattern for a manicure is purely individual lesson. You know exactly what event you are preparing for and what will be most appropriate.

Advice!If you use decorative elements in the form of stones, sparkles and other options, fix them with clear varnish. It sets perfectly.

A beautiful coating on your nails is a sign of a well-groomed girl. What to choose from the wide variety of materials? Take a closer look at shellac, which is great even for short nails.

A beautiful coating on your nails is a sign of a well-groomed girl. What to choose from the wide variety of materials? Take a closer look at shellac, which is great even for short nails. After all, they are sometimes so difficult to cover neatly. But thanks to our useful tips you can make your dream of beautiful and neat nails come true. Today on website You will learn the secrets of covering short nails with shellac.

Let's get down to the coating itself. Since shellac is part of a three-phase nail coating system, you need to use a base and top coat in addition to it.

1. Degrease the nail with cleanser or formic alcohol.
2. Apply an acid-free primer: to ensure adhesion of the artificial nail polish to the natural nail.
3. Apply the base coat in a thin layer: as if driving the coating into the nail for better adhesion. Dry in a lamp.
4. If leveling is necessary, then use the drop method: apply a thick drop of base to the middle of the nail and carefully spread it in a thin layer over the entire surface. Turn your hand over and wait for the coating to form into the correct dome shape. If the base is liquid, then be careful and act very quickly to prevent smudges. Dry in a lamp.
5. Apply a layer of shellac: it has medium thickness and high pigmentation. For most shades, 1-2 coats are enough for perfect coverage. There are capricious colors that require a very thin coating of 3-4 layers. For example, yellow, pink, brown and others.
6. Dry each layer in a lamp.
7. Make a design if you wish.
8. Apply top coat - top. Dry it twice as long as the other steps.

Thanks to this sequence, you will get beautiful shellac nails.

Notes on covering short nails

Short nails are the most problematic to cover. Therefore, consider the following tips.

1. Do not try to shorten your nails to match the skin. Leave a length of at least 1 mm, which will make it easier to cover with shellac.
2. Monitor coverage boundaries carefully. Do not allow any leaks on the skin. If this does happen, remove excess material with a brush dipped in clinsir.
3. Seal the edge of the nail by coating the end with each coating step. For short nails this is quite difficult to do, but possible. If the nails are too short to seal, then apply it with a separate thin brush.
4. Watch the thickness of the coating. It is better to make several very thin layers than one thick one.
5. Choose the right design so as not to further shorten the length of your nails.

Design for short nails with shellac

Design plays an important role in coating. It can diversify your manicure and give some visual effect to your nails.

Plain coating

A coating without a design is an excellent solution for short nails. This coating does not overload the short length.

Short nails love colors:

1. Nude: beige, light pink, milky, coffee, etc.
2. Red: the bright shade looks advantageous on short lengths and does not look vulgar or defiant.
3. Black: Unlike long nails, short nails with black shellac look stylish and classic.

Please note that bright shades on short nails look less provocative than on long ones. Pearlescent and shiny shades look beautiful.

Avoid white on short nails. It will look as if you painted your nails with a stationery corrector.

Gradient

Ombre on short nails will look beautiful. Choose similar shades that will smoothly transition from one to another. Do not use a contrasting gradient on short nails. But this does not apply to vertical ombre.

French manicure

Insidious design for short nails. If you choose it, then take a closer look at the classic version with white stripes. It should be as thin and even as possible.

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Subtle Motives

Any designs that are made with thin stripes are perfect for short nails. They don't overload the manicure. White patterns on beige shades will look beautiful.

Wide geometric elements look somewhat rough and make the nails heavier.

Monograms

Classic design with subtle swirls. For short lengths, choose vertically elongated patterns to visually lengthen the nail plate.

Yuki cereal

Any designs with glitter look great on short lengths. Yuki flakes can cover the entire nail or be located randomly over the entire area of ​​the nail plate. Can be used as a rub.

Multi-colored confetti is simply made for short nails. They look playful and original. Combine several colors.

Flowers

We are talking about thin delicate flowers. Vertical stripes of stems extend the length of the nail. A few buds will decorate a plain manicure.

Rhinestones

Shiny neat rhinestones can be used in design. The main rule is not to overload the nail.

Which design option did you like? Share your opinion in the comments!

The peculiarity of shellac is that it dries quickly, but only when exposed to a special LED lamp. If you do manicure professionally, it will pay for itself after 10 uses, so it is a good purchase.

As you know, shellac is not a simple gel or varnish. This is a professional coating that is not cheap. But with regular use, the savings on beauty salons will pay for the tools in a few months.

The manicure set includes:

• An ultraviolet lamp with a power of at least 36 watts for polymerization of the coating. A device with lower values ​​is useless, since the shellac will not dry under it.
• Degreaser. It can be replaced with a liquid that contains acetone or pharmaceutical wipes with ethyl alcohol.
• The primer dries the plate and opens its scales. Thanks to use, the manicure lasts a long time.
• Lint-free wipes for removing the sticky layer. An indispensable product, since cotton sponges or paper napkins leave unwanted hairs.
• Shellac. To get started, three bottles are enough: a transparent base, a fixative and any desired color.
• Stencils with which you can do a French manicure or apply various designs that require precision and symmetry.
• Top coat for long lasting manicure. Apply on top of shellac at the end of the procedure.
• Cuticle oil makes your manicure fresh and neat.

Advice! There is no need to prepare your nails before applying shellac. But, if your skin is sensitive, you can make a hand bath with nourishing oils. Chamomile is ideal for calming and relieving irritation.

What's fashionable?

Among the fashion trends of the fall-winter season, nude manicure should be highlighted. It is made with shellac with gold and silver pigments. There are several types of Shellac application:

• same color for all nails;
• creating accents on several selected nails;
• different design of each plate;
• using stencils to implement design ideas.

Wavy manicure has recently taken a leading position in nail design. Instead of straight stripes, smooth lines are used, the location of which is chosen by the master or client. The delicate texture of shellac allows you to draw beautiful, neat waves. Multi-colored variations make hands well-groomed and attractive.

On nails pre-coated with shellac, it is fashionable to draw geometric shapes, plant elements, thematic patterns, animal prints, and abstractions. This variety is called art manicure. To depict details, stampings and varnish-liners are used. Experts recommend water-based CND products. Even with a little experience and a small selection of colors, nail design can be made unforgettable.

When performing a manicure with shellac, the master is limited only by his own imagination. The texture of the material lends itself easily to drawing small details and adding decorative elements. Every idea can be easily brought to life.

Advice! When choosing a varnish color, in autumn-winter it is better to give preference to delicate pastel tones or a light wine shade. A monotonous coating is the best solution for a business girl.

What does shellac look like on short nails?

The attractiveness of long nails should not be disputed, but forgetting about the beauty of a short-length plate is an even bigger mistake. Today, natural nails of natural length are increasingly appearing on the covers of magazines. After all, an ordinary girl cannot afford extensions because of the inconvenience. Household chores lead to frequent breakage, adjustments and discomfort.

Shellac fits perfectly on a short nail, strengthening it and allowing it to grow a little, since the surface after coating is almost impossible to damage, even if the plate is weakened.

Rules for harmonious design for short nails:

• avoid too large or too small stylistic elements;
• you need to give up voluminous jewelry and modeling;
• vertical patterns and designs visually lengthen the fingers and correct the shape of the plate;
• you should carefully choose the color of the varnish, for example, a lot of black or red will spoil the overall picture;
• do not use more than 2-3 shades in the design.

• File your nails to the desired shape, push back the cuticles with a manicure spatula and wipe the nail plates with a napkin containing a degreaser.
• Apply a thin layer of base to four nails, except the thumb, and place them in the lamp for a minute.
• Paint your nails with shellac so you can apply it right away outer edge. This is necessary to avoid premature chips and cracks.
• Dry the coating under a lamp. The instructions indicate the drying time for the varnish. It ranges from 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
• Apply a second coat of varnish according to the previous principle.
• Apply a protective layer for shine of nails and durability of the varnish, dry in an LED lamp.

• Treat the nail plates with a degreaser. It will wash away the sticky residue left after the procedure. The napkin should be used without lint so that it does not stick to the manicure and ruin it.
• Repeat all manipulations from beginning to end on your thumbs.

You won't be able to remove shellac with regular acetone. To do this, you will need a nail file with an ambrosity of 180 units. She needs to cut off the coating, then moisten cotton pads with the liquid from the LED manicure kit and wrap her fingers in them for 10 minutes. To speed up the process, you can wrap foil on top. If after this the varnish does not come off on its own, you need to help it with an orange stick or a plastic scraper.

Advice! For a natural and beautiful manicure, it is recommended to soften the cuticle with 1-2 drops of oil.

Pros and cons of shellac

Not so long ago, the most popular nail procedure was nail extensions. The situation changed radically when shellac appeared. But is he really that good?

The artificial plate is durable if you wear it carefully, but daily chores around the house, playing with children and even office work spoil any manicure, even one done using the sealing technique. Ordinary varnishes have long been out of trend precisely because of their short duration. They wear out quickly and have unpleasant smell and take a long time to dry.

There is no need to extend your nails to apply shellac. This is a colored coating that is applied to a natural plate.

There is no need to extend your nails to apply shellac. This is a colored coating that is applied to a natural plate. Manufacturers claim that it has strengthening properties. In addition, the advantages include:

• a wide palette of rich colors that are relevant in every season;
• Suitable for short and long natural nails;
• allows the nail plate to grow due to the density of the coating;
• service life reaches up to 3 weeks;
• the coating does not fade over time even with constant exposure to water and detergents;
• gives nails a glossy shine;
• safety for health, since the composition does not contain harmful formaldehydes;
• There is a possibility of self-removal.

The coating does not fade over time even with constant exposure to water and detergents

Among the disadvantages are:

• The varnish is dried only under an ultraviolet lamp;
• The coating procedure occurs in several stages;
• difficulty in doing your own manicure;
• high cost of salon procedures;
• regular correction of growing nails;
• diseases of the nail plate are caused by temperature collisions, after which the nail expands and contracts, creating microcracks in the coating for the proliferation of bacteria.

High cost of salon procedures. But if you master applying shellac at home, you can also make money from it

To avoid fungus and other nail diseases, it is recommended to regularly use hand sanitizers. They get into microcracks and destroy pathogens.

Shellac is a modern gel polish that is used to create an elegant and fashionable manicure. It is used for any design that has appeared in the nail industry (monochrome, geometry, etc.). Every woman wants to be special and fashionable. To do this, she has to come up with unusual designs and patterns on her nails to be on trend.

Features of manicure with shellac

A manicure with shellac is a quick and convenient way to sculpt your nails without causing damage (for example, destroying the nail plate). Shellac coating lasts on average about three weeks.

Features of a beautiful manicure with shellac:

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• Before coating, natural nails must be cleaned and polished;
• Before applying gel polish, a manicure is done so that the material does not flow and lies evenly around the perimeter of the nail plate;
• Without proper degreasing, the coating will not adhere to the nails. Dehydration (removal of excess moisture) promotes adhesion of the nail plate to shellac;
• The UV lamp must be in working condition and at least 36 W for successful polymerization of gel polish;
• Each layer of gel polish should cover the nail in a thin layer and cure in a lamp for at least 3 minutes.

Without pre-cleaning your nails, shellac will flow into the cuticle, which will ruin the coating.

To create a beautiful and high-quality shellac coating with a design, it is important to follow the sequence of applying gel polish:

1. The first layer is the base. Polymerizes in a UV lamp for 2-3 minutes. Degreased;
2. The second and third layers are colored or decorative coating. Heats up in the lamp for 3 to 6 minutes. After polymerization, the nail plate is not degreased;
3. The last layer is the top. Coverage may be different types: glossy or matte, sticky. This layer lasts in the lamp for up to three minutes. Degreases only if there is a sticky layer.

If you follow the above sequence, a manicure with shellac will turn out neat and will last on your nails for as long as possible. Let's look at what designs are trending in 2019.

Trends and Trends

Fashionable nail art with shellac and rhinestones

In 2019, the trend is natural manicure, made in various techniques and designs. Coverage can be issued:

• In delicate shades;
• In a minimalist style;
• In monochrome style;
• In the form of moon and French manicure;
• In matte shades;
• In geometric style;
• Using ombre technique;
• In the form of sculpting on nails;
• Using the gradient technique;
• In color blocking style;
• With drawings and patterns.

A girl can experiment with designs and shades, but the simpler the idea, the more impressive the manicure looks. To create the desired design, you can use rhinestones, sparkles, stickers and other materials.

Monochrome

Chocolate monochrome design

Manicure with shellac technique monochrome involves applying one shade of nail polish to your nails. It will look beautiful on sharp and square nails. A monochromatic design will suit a girl:

• Going on a romantic or business date;
• Those who love simple clothes or outfits in youth casual style.

Monochrome The design is also suitable for business women. A solid color will highlight the formal look and fit into the classic style of clothing.

A solid nail color is perfect for those with short nails.

Nail art with a monochrome design is suitable for:

• Daily walks;
• Special event;
• Works;
• Rest.

Monochromatic design using monochrome technique

Matte

The glossy finish is gradually fading into the background. Girls of all ages prefer matte shades that do not attract much attention. Matte Shellac manicure is also called velvety.

• Burgundy;
• Blue;
• Purple;
• Black.

Matte shellac nail coating has its advantages and disadvantages. Main disadvantage velvet nail art - emphasizing the uneven nail plate. The advantages of this design include:

• Easy application of gel polish;
• The ability to decorate fingers with rhinestones and other auxiliary materials;
• A variety of shades of the color palette.

Color blocking

The essence of nail design with shellac technique color blocking consists of a combination of several bright colors to match clothes. This nail art is recommended to be used in summer to add zest to a woman’s look.

The secret of design with shellac is technique color blocking- drawing the nail plate on the lines and painting them with different shades of the color palette.

Shellac using color blocking technique

Geometry

Geometric The design is considered one of the main trends of 2019 in the nail art industry. The technique involves applying geometric shapes to the nails using shellac. Depending on the desired image, the geometry design can be performed using:

• Rhinestone;
• Busin;
• Lent;
• Beads;
• Modeling;
• Stickers;
• Stamps;
• Glitter.

Design in technology geometry performed on oval, square and almond-shaped nail plates. The drawing might look like:

• Parallel intersecting lines forming geometry;
• Geometric shapes of different shapes and sizes.

When creating a complex nail design with shellac, geometric techniques combine lines and shapes different sizes and thickness. Different shades of the palette are also used, depending on the desired image. If a girl wants to emphasize her business style, then a manicure with geometric The design is created in pastel shades. If you want to create a bright image, use contrasting and rich colors of gel polish.

Ombre

Nail design with shellac technique ombre involves applying gel polish of one or several shades with a smooth transition. If more than two colors are used to create an image, then light colors are applied to the base of the nail, and dark colors are applied to its edge.

The main rule of the ombre technique is to create a smooth transition of gel polish colors.

Fashionable nail design in 2019 style ombre Suitable for girls and women of all ages. The uniqueness of the technique allows it to be used on nails of any length (short, medium, long). Ombre design is combined with rhinestones, patterns, modeling and other decorative elements.

Delicate ombre

Floral motifs

Floral design with shellac gives women's hands tenderness and elegance. Before drawing floral motifs, a base and, if desired, a colored layer of gel polish are applied to the nail plate. After the layers have polymerized, the process of drawing colors begins.

Floral motifs are one of the most popular techniques for wedding manicure.

Floral design is created using:

• Gel polish;
• Modeling;
• Rhinestones and other desired materials.

The floral motif is suitable for both young girls and adult ladies. Designs with shellac and flowers can be made in either delicate nude colors or bright shades. Designs with floral prints can be applied to any length of nails, and the size of the design depends on your wishes.

Spring floral design with shellac

French manicure

Another trend for 2019 is drawing french manicure using shellac. A girl can make a classic French jacket (transparent base and white moon stripe) or another type of design:

• Colored French. Craftsmen replace the standard white edge with various shades of the color palette;
• Lunar. In this case, gel polish of the same color is applied to the hole and the upper part of the nail plate;
• French Millennium. Glitter is used in the nail hole;
• High manicure. In this case, not the entire grown edge of the nail is covered with colored gel polish, but only its tip.

French with shellac looks natural and fashionable. It is suitable for any occasion: party, walk, work, relaxation, date. When applying a design using the French technique, a girl can safely experiment by adding drawings, rhinestones, mosaics or modeling to it.

Lunar French shellac

Manicure ideas with shellac: new photos

Design ideas for new shellac nail products are presented in the photo. A woman can choose the style she likes and not be afraid to be on trend in 2019. Experiment and be beautiful!

Vibrant shellac design with floral print

French with broths





Dark nail design with gradient






Nails using monochrome technique
Fashionable manicure with a pattern