When the image is thought out to the smallest detail, the perfect dress or suit is complemented by a stylish hairstyle, it's time to think about manicure. Well-groomed hands are not just a whim of fashionistas, but a necessity, which often plays an important role in shaping an image. This is especially important for those whose work is connected with people, papers, where the hands are always in sight.
A delicate design in pastel colors remains a popular option for everyday manicure. It will be relevant at any time of the year, suitable for both office work and leisure.
The beauty industry does not stand still, fashion trends and techniques appear, so we studied the most beautiful works of “gentle manicure” from the best masters and selected 10 gorgeous photo-ideas for nail design for 2019.
10. Minimalism
Minimalism became popular several years ago and is still in the top of requested designs.
Its distinctive feature is the uniform coating of the nail plate, often pastel, muted tones, and a minimalistic pattern.
Often, stripes, simple geometric shapes, dots act as decoration. A number of designs include the decoration of each nail, others - one or two or three.
9. Lunar nail art
Moon manicure impossible to confuse with any other. In the classic version, the nails are covered with a plain varnish of bed tones, leaving a natural-colored semicircle at the base of the plate.
This design is a real find for busy women, it can be quickly done both in the salon and at home using special round stencils.
There are bolder designs. Often the semicircle border is decorated with a strip of varnish of a contrasting color, pattern or rhinestones.
Lunar manicure is also suitable for those who love bright colors. The semicircle can also be left colorless or a contrasting shade, for example, white, can be used.
Such a design will not take much time, and the hands will look neat and very fashionable.
8. Matt
Almost every woman wears glossy shiny nails, but what about matte design? He looks very gentle and feminine, muffled, almost sugar.
To achieve such a result, not only special varnishes are used, but also coatings that, when applied to a normal color, give a matte effect.
Classic manicure - matte nails in pastel shades. But geometrical figures, as well as elements made with glossy varnish, are well combined with such a design.
A frequent technique is the combination of a matte finish with sparkles. At the same time, one nail is completely densely sprinkled with shiny powder, while the others remain plain. Also in this way they design individual design elements, for example, leaflets or stripes.
7. Kamifubuki
If we talk about the bright trends of 2019-2020, it is necessary to mention camifubuki. The trend and name came to us from Japan, and not everyone understands what it is about. It can be said simpler: nail design with confetti.
Japanese manicure artists were the first to cover women’s nails with small circles, balls, stars and other confetti.
Now kamifubuki combine with the usual glossy and matte finish, rubbing, rhinestones and other decorative elements.
Confetti is associated with a holiday, bright colors, but they are well suited for gentle manicure for every day. The main thing is to choose the right colors and observe the measure.
6. Translucent pattern
In the trends of 2019, a natural manicure remains: nails of a natural length, varnished in pastel colors. This is a win-win option for any occasion in life.
One of the ways to decorate and diversify a similar design has become translucent drawing. As a rule, it is made manually with a thin brush, less often applied using a stamp or using dried flowers.
The main motive remains floristry: twigs, leaves, flowers. You can also come across interesting designs using geometric shapes and lines.
The main thing was melting - there were more thin lines and free space, the design should “breathe” and the pattern should remain translucent.
5. “Naked” manicure
Continuing the theme of naturalness, you can not get around the incredibly fashionable in 2019. "Naked" manicure. It is not necessary to consider that simple patterns directly on the nail plate are boring.
Modern masters of manicure offer such a variety of ideas on how to decorate the nails, emphasizing their health, that their eyes run wide.
Run the design in trendy style "negative space»Very simple: you need to paint the treated nails with transparent varnish, apply the picture on top with special brushes and fix the result with a top coating.
It is easy to see how fresh and fashionable such a manicure looks.
4. Lace
Move pattern lace marigolds turned out to be an incredibly successful idea, and similar nail art has won the love of women around the world.
A delicate mesh looks appropriate both on short nails and on long ones where you can create a large and complex ornament.
Manicure masters use ready-made stamps, simple patterns are drawn by hand, and some use real finest pieces of fabric.
The result is a very gentle, but at the same time chic nail design that will complement any look and emphasize the individuality of a woman.
3. Light gradient
Gradient - This is a gradual transition of color from one to another. This type of design has become popular over the past few years, and in 2019 it is still relevant.
The most common option is summer with bright acid shades. Such nail art can be found on the instagram of almost any master.
Meanwhile, the gradient can be used to create a unique light, gentle manicure. As a rule, in such cases, the main color is white or another light, pastel color. The second shade should also be soft, gentle, but expressive enough for the transition to be noticeable.
The most dense color is located at the end of the nail, it gradually brightens, turning white at the base. Such a manicure can be done both on vacation and at work in the office.
2. Broken glass
What appears at the mention of design “broken glass? Something bright, creative, daring.
Similar nei-art appeared among the works of masters not so long ago, but has already won the hearts of many clients. On a saturated coating, pieces of foil are glued, which creates the effect of broken glass that shimmers in the light. Such a manicure looks original and unique.
It is suitable for lovers of delicate flowers. They should pick up a foil of soft colors: pink, yellow, white, blue.
You can add peas or rhinestones. This nail design will complement both the everyday look and the business suit.
1. Water way
Wet nail art became popular back in 2018 and continues to be the most requested from masters.
It looks original and incredibly beautiful. Its peculiarity is that the pattern is applied after drying the main background layer, while each color is not dried separately. Droplets of varnish of different lights mix and create stunning patterns.
Manicure masters suggest simulating lightning, coloring animals, snake skin using technology Water way.
Those who prefer delicate nail designs will love wet lacquered flowers. They will complement the dim background and make the manicure more individual.