Style and fashion for a modern woman is something special, something that makes her look in the mirror every day and think what can be added to the existing image, so that all passers-by simply “gasp” with a feast for the eyes.

Naturally, today you will not surprise anyone with exquisite hairstyles and sophisticated attire, because almost every fashionista can boast of such “attributes”, but a chic creative manicure, perhaps, can still become the “leader” of an unusual image.

Creating an unusual manicure is a simple task

Sometimes at home you can make a manicure, which in appearance will be superior to the salon. It may sound a little strange, but experienced craftsmen never use "non-traditional" tools at hand - they always try to draw various interesting compositions with their own hands, and this does not always work out as originally intended. So maybe you should try to make a creative manicure at home on your own, because this will not only save money, but also be irresistible.

As a rule, in order to create an unusual manicure at home, the most unusual manicure methods are used. This can be a marble design (performed using varnishes and a glass of plain water), “letter” manicure (a sheet of newspaper is used), aquarium style (layered application of gel polishes), stencil or classic nail art (you can draw a variety of images, figurines, abstractions and whole compositions).

Each design has its own characteristics, as well as the level of complexity in its execution. At home, you can easily make an interesting manicure with a sponge, stationery tape, or an ordinary sewing needle - hence the unusual ideas.

Fashionable "spongy" manicure 2016

When performing a “spongy” manicure on the surface of the nails, a texture is obtained that resembles an abstract pattern, which can be combined in contrasting (black with white and red) or delicate (pink with neutral gray and pale green with a shade of “Ivory”) colors.

With the help of stationery tape, the manicure turns out to be abstract and linear. It can also be made in the suggested colors, which will give your nails visual length and volume. With a needle, you can draw a variety of compositions in the smallest detail.

In the absence of certain drawing skills, these can be transient “equalizer” lines, executed in white, “breaking up” the two-tone texture of delicate varnish palettes. Such ideas are just suggested design options for an unusual manicure. You can use all these tools at hand to implement your own ideas, while the end result will be no less beautiful and attractive.

Unusual manicure with adhesive tape at home

Who would have thought that ordinary stationery tape can become a reliable and original tool for performing an original manicure. But, nevertheless, this is true: using adhesive tape and several varnishes of different tones, you can easily make an author's manicure right at home, without visiting expensive beauty salons.

In modern nail art, manicure with various geometric shapes, lines, abstract stripes, zigzags is insanely popular. Without adhesive tape, only a professional can complete a drawing of such complexity. But if you learn how to properly use this simple stationery tool, then you can create such a nail design yourself, without much effort and training. Among other things, using tape in a manicure, you can make French or marble nail art.

Fashionable manicure with decorative tape video

Execution of fashionable matte manicure

This type of home manicure looks expensive, especially impressive and noble. No wonder it is preferred by such stars as Rihanna, Eva Longoria and others. At the same time, this is one of the fastest and simplest even the above stars could handle. If they really tried, of course (Eve, nothing personal).

Approximate time: 30 minutes

Tools: A beautiful, rich shade of glossy lacquer without glitter or mother-of-pearl, steam and nail polish remover.

Step-by-step instruction:

• Apply the selected varnish on the nails in 2-3 layers.
• Without waiting for the varnish to dry, hold your nails over the steam at a height of 15 centimeters for 1-2 minutes.
• Wait for the moisture and varnish to dry, if necessary, remove the varnish that has got on the skin.

Important nuances:

• Do not apply cream on your hands before and after the process.
• To begin with, apply varnish not on all nails, but only on a few, since at home it is not always possible to make a uniform coating.
• Matte manicure looks best on oval nails of any length. However, to embody bold ideas is better to start on short nails.

Unusual lace manicure

This manicure lasts a very long time. In beauty salons, you need to pay a lot of money for it.

According to experts, this type of home manicure is the most unusual, most delicate and feminine. Having a lace pattern on your nails, you will definitely achieve the attention of men and the envy of women, and absolutely everyone.

Approximate time: 1 hour.

Tools: a small piece of the thinnest lace with a small pattern (choose the color based on personal preferences or the shade of the outfit), scissors, nude (or another one you like) and transparent varnishes, toothpicks.

Step-by-step instruction:

• For each nail, cut out pieces of lace, excluding dense patterns.
• Apply a coat of base polish to your nails. In texture, it should be dense and uniform.
• After 10 seconds, attach the lace and spread it with a toothpick. First fasten in the center, and then smooth it and the edges, as when pasting wallpaper.
• Apply several coats of clear polish to your nails so that the nail doesn't look too prominent.

• If it was not possible to cut out pieces of lace that perfectly fit the size and shape of the nail, remove the excess fabric with small nail scissors after gluing.
• The scissors must be very sharp.
• It is impossible to allow the varnish to dry before fixing the lace, so the nails need to be painted over one at a time
• If you have a curved nail plate, make small cuts around the perimeter of the lace so that the pieces fit snugly.
• If you chose white lace, it will "disappear" after the clear coat is applied. There is no need to raise a tantrum - it will “appear” after drying.

These manicure ideas at home are very unusual, and the types of execution techniques are simple, like everything ingenious. In addition, they provide an opportunity to experiment, learn to do something new, interesting and useful.

These manicure trends have killed us on the spot. Some of them I want to try, because it's interesting how they are worn in real life. Others just smile, others just want to unsee. See our selection of the most unusual nails this year. Now we've seen everything!

1. Non-standard manicure with wire.

“This booze” has gone from the eastern countries, where manicurists now and then experiment with the nails of their clients in order to create a more outrageous masterpiece. We hasten to notice that some variants of manicure with wire look quite okay. For example, this one:

Now compare with these nails with wire - "well":

@nailsbymei

2. Unusual manicure with chains.

Nails with chains look beautiful only if the work is done subtly and jewelry. Rough pieces of chains are bulky and too flashy. Let's take a look at this odd one:

And here the chains are just an unrealistic number:

@pilki_nail
@nailsbymei
@nailsby_evon

3. Manicure with DEAD ANIMALS!

There are battles on the Internet about whether such a manicure is beautiful, or sculpting dried spiders, scorpions and seahorses on your nails is somehow scary. We present to your attention the design of nails "dead souls":

@deadlynails
@deadlynails
@deadlynails
@deadlynails
@deadlynails

Real snake skin!!!

@deadlynails

And another unusual manicure with a scorpion:

4. Dynamic manicure - steampunk, manicure "spinner".

Dynamic means moving, and from here it is immediately clear that we are talking about nails with spare parts that can be twisted, pressed, disconnected. Human imagination has no limits!

@deadlynails

5. Weird marijuana manicure.

Weed nails are too much! 🙂 Let's just leave it here. No comment.

6. Striking manicure with large stones.

Some nail masters use pieces of real turquoise in their work, others use pearls, others use crystals. To be such a trend or not to be - the decision is yours.

@coyarose
@coyarose
@kaori_nails
@sweetlyflawless

7. Surprising volume modeling.

Among ourselves, we called such a manicure design "with body parts." You can sculpt anything - even the ass and chest, even the nose, at least ... in principle, read about this last “at least” soon in our article “Manicure 18+” :)))

@yana_luzan

8. Smart radio manicure with microcircuits.

If you are a radio amateur, then this unusual manicure is just for you. If not... Just take a look and let us know if you like these masterpieces.

@nanasanzmes3

9. Fun Lego manicure.

Lego nails are amazing. Abroad, many would give their souls for such a design. How about you?

@hy_effect
@nailtop_kik

10. Huge nail piercing.

We are not talking about that one ringlet or carnation in the nail plate. We mean a really huge piercing that hurts to look at) But for a photo shoot, that's it!

@flossgloss
@flossgloss

11. Manicure with pom-poms.

The fur trend has already passed; instead, an unusual manicure with fur pompoms has come.

@jaysmommie

12. Double-sided manicure.

It's like Louboutins - good whatever one may say. The second side of the nail is either painted with some shade (sometimes contrasting), or sprinkled with sparkles (glitter). Naaay!

@nailsbymei

13. Transparent nails.

They are either built up or glued to their short nails. Sometimes, we agree, it is very impressive!

@perfect10customnails

14. Extra-long nails.

A slightly scary trend, but it exists. They say that for such a manicure you need about $1000.

@thenailceo
@deadlynails

15. Comic prank manicure.

I really liked the idea! The joke was 100% successful!!!

@cal.m_nails

16. Manicure with dried flowers.

He looks very cute, has repeatedly appeared on the sites of eminent publications such as Glamor and Teenvogue.

@nunis_nails
@nunis_nails

17. Manicure with real candy.

For true lovers of outrageous! In nail design, it turns out that you can use everything, even your favorite sweets.

@deadlynails
@basecoatnailsalon

18. Manicure with jelly bears.

Tell me honestly, you also love vitamin jelly bears, and when you distribute them to your kids, do you take a few things for yourself? Then you will love this manicure! Watch the video to better understand how this cute masterpiece was created.

@nail_unistella

19. Unusual manicure with real leaves!

There was a manicure with dry grass, now it's just leaves. And yes, any small plant can be inserted under the layer of material, everything will be as reliable in the sock as sequins-rhinestones.

@nailsby_jamie

20. Fake fake nails.

Of course, this is just a spectacular fashion picture for photo shoots and enthusiastic exclamations of “wow” from connoisseurs of everything strange and unusual. But it still looks weird.

@nailsbymei
@perfect10customnails

21. Strange alien manicure.

And our selection ends with an unusual alien. This cosmic manicure would look great at a Halloween party. So take note for the fall!

@naominailsnyc

22. Nails with live succulents.

Roz Borg has a very interesting Instagram account. There are many photos of succulent plants that appear in the form of macro photography,
then in tiny flower arrangements. Nails with cacti-succulents managed to post many authoritative publications. Here's how you can become famous thanks to your favorite hobby and being different from others.

23. A strange manicure with a geode stone.

Such nails are made simply, they look impressive. First, a marble effect is created. Then, with the help of foil or sparkles, the texture of the “geode” stone is made.

@red_iguana_

24. Aquarium nails.

Without words. Liquid and sparkles are placed between two nail plates (his own and artificial). You move such a nail and see cute bubbles.

@nailsby_evon

Video how such aquarium nails are made:

25. Glow in the dark manicure.

If you love the nightlife, then buying this glowing nail polish is a must for you. Unreal cool!

@mukibuci

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All rights to the photo belong to their authors, if you see your photo and do not agree with its placement, write to [email protected], and we will immediately solve this problem. But ... well, I really would not want to delete such masterpieces! If you are included in our selection, then you are really cool!

Looking through the Instagram feed, the eyes run wide from the abundance of designs. I want to try each of them on myself and show off my new nails to my girlfriends. You can repeat a beautiful coating or decorate your fingers in any nail salon. But how to make a manicure yourself?

It is enough to understand the technique and study the principles of application. It is not necessary to buy expensive equipment and a huge number of tools. The simplest design ideas are made with a few bottles of nail polish and fantasy. How to make an original do-it-yourself manicure for beginners and what is the easiest version of its execution?

Care

Any nails must first be put in order and the plate properly prepared for application. Only then can the color be applied. All procedures will take no more than 30 minutes of free time.

Form

It is necessary to give the desired shape with a nail file. Classic and popular forms today:

• oval;
• square;
• soft square;
• almond.

How to choose the right nail file? There are many types of materials:

• metal;
• glass;
• ceramic;
• plastic;
• sand.

First you need to determine how hard your nails are. The numbers that are written on the files are abrasiveness. The average abrasiveness for natural nails should start from 190 and end with 270 grit, for extended ones from 90 to 180 grit. They are recommended to be cut in one direction, lightly touching them, so as not to damage them much.

Doing a manicure with your own hands, the best and most natural option is a glass nail file.

Steaming

After that, you need to steam the handles. Place the pens in a warm bath with aromatic salt for 10-15 minutes. It nourishes the nail plate and also softens the cuticle.

Then it is necessary to cut it off with special manicure scissors. And treat all places with nourishing oil. If there are no scissors, then you can use tools that soften the cuticle. It is easily removed with an orange stick.

Polishing

A special procedure that gives the fingers a well-groomed and healthy look. You need to prepare in advance:

• buff (special nail file);
• butter;
• cream.

The nail plate is buffed. You need to cut carefully, lightly touching the surface. Particular attention should be paid to the cuticle, the zone of the lateral ridges and the tip. After the end of the procedure, a nourishing cream is applied.

Coating

How to make a manicure yourself? A few years ago, girls used ordinary varnishes, which were washed off literally on the second day. Each time I had to tint the nail again, so that it was very uncomfortable. He was replaced by a gel. This is a whole system, thanks to which the color lasts longer on the nail for about 2-3 weeks.

Preparing for a manicure with your own hands step by step video instruction.

Materials and tools

After we took care of the nails, it's time to choose materials and tools in order to make a manicure with our own hands. With a prepared nail, you can already work. If gel polish is chosen as the coating, then such a manicure as a pie consists of several layers. It includes:

• primer;
• base;
• 1 coat of color;
• 2 layer color;
• clinser;
• lamp.

The primer strengthens the bond between the nail and polish. It is best to use acid-free. You can apply it on the entire nail or on the tip. Some masters and girls neglect the primer. But with the very first piece of gel polish that has flown off or peeled off, the situation changes.

A beautiful do-it-yourself manicure begins with a base coat. It provides a strong connection between the surface of the nail and the gel polish. It is applied in a thin layer. In the LED lamp, the base dries for about 10 seconds, and in the UV lamp for about 1 minute. After drying with a lint-free cloth, it is recommended to remove the sticky layer.

Painting has its own subtleties. Before starting work, you need to shake the bottle lightly, rotating it in different directions to avoid bubbles. If there is too much varnish, then there is a high probability of getting a wavy and swollen coating during polymerization in a lamp.

Remember that 3 thin layers are better than 2 thick ones.

When the density of the shade is sufficient, you can apply the top. It can be either glossy and catching glare, or noble matte. The top in the LED lamp dries for about 30 seconds, and in UV for about 2 minutes. When the manicure is finished, it is necessary to remove the dispersion (sticky) layer with a clinser.

Step-by-step instruction

Next, we have prepared for you some DIY manicure ideas in the form of step-by-step instructions. With only a few bottles of colored varnish in your arsenal, you can already create a simple design on your nails. It is recommended to complement the images with manicure accessories and gradually complicate the design. All tools are on sale in any nail shop.

french

A classic manicure is so versatile in everyday life that it not only goes well with any female look, but is also easy to perform. The French finish consists of a camouflage pattern that mimics the hue of a natural base and a white smile. As a substrate, you can choose any beige and light pink shades. To draw a white thin line of a smile, you can use arc-shaped stencils.

The design is good because you can always add modern notes to the classics. For example, snow-white holes, patterns and the intersection of straight lines will look luxurious on a nude substrate. Laconic and simple design can always be diluted with sparkling rhinestones and ribbons. And also change the colors of the wells and substrates to contrasting ones. , made by hand, can be seen in the photo.

Gradient

When monochrome is too ordinary, a gradient comes to the rescue. This is the transition from one tone to the next. It is best to choose those shades that are in harmony with each other, or are nearby in the color wheel and differ by a couple of tones. It is done in several ways:

Option 1

1. Before application, it is recommended to protect the skin around the cuticle with a skin defender or paste over with adhesive tape.
2. On a sponge or kitchen sponge, apply 2 or 3 shades slightly overlapping each other. White varnish can act as a middle tone.
3. With light patting movements with a sponge, transfer the colors to the nail.
4. For brightness, repeat the procedure 2-3 times, updating the colors on the sponge.
5. After achieving saturation, apply a glossy varnish. It will smooth out the transition well.

Option 2

1. Apply the first color on half of the nail. Apply the second color to the remaining half.
2. With a thin brush, gently blend the border of the joints of the shades.
3. Repeat the second color layer.
4. Cover with top and dry in the lamp.

Ombre can not always be on only one finger. Color transition can be done by using all fingers at once. Starting from the largest, which will be covered in dark shades, and reaching the little finger, which will be painted in the lightest.

multicolored nails

This manicure can be done with your own hands, it is suitable for all beginners, because it is very easy and simple to perform. It is recommended to experiment endlessly with this design. Make up each finger in different shades or combine colors on one nail. On a darker substrate, you can draw figures with light varnish or vice versa. And also create whole figures or divide the area with a color into several parts.

Patterns, drawings and sequins

There is nothing easier than to dilute a monochromatic design with elegant patterns or beautiful drawings. You can draw with dots, a toothpick or an invisible hairpin. The simplest options:

• peas;
• symbols;
• figures;
• stems;
• straight and smooth lines;
• sequins.
• in addition, we recommend trying to perform a light manicure with your own hands, you need to step by step:
  1. Tape the skin around the cuticle with tape.
  2. Add a drop of the first color varnish to a warm glass of water.
  3. When this drop spreads over the surface, forming a circle, have time to drop a drop of the second varnish.
  4. You can alternate shades in any quantity and order. There should be about 30 circles in total.
  5. Use a toothpick to draw pictures.
  6. Lower your finger for 10-15 seconds, picking up a pattern on the nail.
  7. Cover with top coat.

  overflow secret

  There is no such girl who would not see those very original mirror nails. Whether it's a golden surface that looks like a smooth foil, a glitter sparkling effect or overflow from one shade to another. But few people know how to make such a manicure herself.

  For execution, you will need a special powder, which consists of small multi-colored particles. The future effect depends on its texture. You can find different types of rubbing in any cosmetic store. After applying the base and top on the nail with the help of an eye shadow applicator, small particles are carefully rubbed. The result will be original iridescent nails. That's the whole secret.
  velvet . Looks good in New Year and summer designs.

  With these easy steps, you now know how to do your own manicure.

The original manicure for each woman looks different. For one - the top of originality will be a different shade of varnish on the ring finger, and for someone - originality is manifested in the creation of real masterpieces of fine art on the nails.

In any case, tastes differ! In order to perform an original manicure at home, you need, first of all, ideas of what exactly to depict on the nails, in what color palette, what materials to use to implement everything conceived.

How to make an original manicure at home?

How to make an original manicure at home is of interest to many women who want to always look fashionable and stylish. For home options, there are a lot of techniques that make it very easy to get an original nail design. For four decades, French manicure has not gone out of fashion. Today, the reverse French manicure or moon manicure is in trend, which looks very stylish, giving out its owner as a girl who follows the latest fashion trends.

In order to easily cope with the task and carefully draw a hole, you can use special semicircular stencils that are applied to the nails to the height you want. It is important that all wells are the same size, which means that you need to apply stencils at the same level. Then the entire remaining surface is covered with the selected shade of varnish. When the varnish dries, make another coating. When it dries, you can remove the stencils. Completely cover the entire nail plate with a fixative.

If you want to perform a moon manicure in two colors, that is, varnish the hole, there are four easy ways to do this, which the following video demonstrates.

Original manicure at home, (Photo) step by step process

One of the simplest options for the execution of the original manicure is a manicure using foil. Only your imagination can limit the use of this improvised material for nail design. Foil can be used in a variety of shades, completely cover the entire nail plate, be part of a pattern, for example, a heart, butterfly wings, goldfish, stars, etc.

Foil is a very thin and delicate material, therefore it requires accuracy and the fastest possible coverage with a fixer. This material requires a special fixer. In order to properly perform such a manicure, you must first do a regular manicure and cover the nails of the shade you need with varnish.

When it dries, you can start designing. The foil is glued to a special glue if you do not cover the entire plate with it. In this case, the base coat can serve as the basis. Without waiting until it dries, attach the foil to the nail and carefully cut off all the excess.

Another popular way to create an original manicure at home is nail stickers. To make such a design, you can purchase ready-made stickers, for example, floral ornaments, hieroglyphs, images of birds, animals, fish, etc. Then, stickers are glued onto the already completed manicure. You can place them as you like - along the edge of the nails, on each nail or on one, as your heart desires. Stickers must be covered with a fixative.

The use of special paper tape allows you to create a variety of ornaments on the nails. Moreover, it is possible to perform them easily and simply, even without special skills in nail design. The original manicure at home (Photo) will allow you to do it in stages with minimal time and effort.

The use of beads, pebbles of different colors and sizes is the most favorite type of home nail design.

Many girls are interested in how to make a "newspaper" manicure? To do this, you may need: a newspaper with the necessary inscriptions (usually taken with English letters), alcohol, cotton pads. A piece of newspaper is applied to an already completed manicure with a coating of a contrasting color and covered with a cotton pad moistened with alcohol. Holds down for a few seconds.

This time is enough for the pattern to transfer to the surface of the nail. Then you can finish the design on this and cover the surface of the nail with a fixative, or you can use it as a background for further nail design. This can be seen in detail in the step-by-step instructions with (Photo) for performing such a manicure.

Ombre-style manicure is also relevant today.

You will need to be patient to complete it. After the usual manicure is done, a white coating is applied. When it dries, you can start designing. First you need to choose the shades of varnishes that you like, for example, blue and green. On a very delicate sponge, apply two strips of these varnishes. Then attach them to the nail, as if imprinting a pattern. Step-by-step (Photos) of this process clearly demonstrate the whole process.

Then apply the fixative and gently remove the excess from the skin with nail polish remover. To do this as easily and quickly as possible, before performing a manicure, the skin around the fingers is smeared with a greasy cream.

The original manicure for each woman looks different. For one - the top of originality will be a different shade of varnish on the ring finger, and for someone - originality is manifested in the creation of real masterpieces of fine art on the nails. In any case, there is no dispute about tastes.

In order to perform an original manicure at home, you need, first of all, ideas of what exactly to depict on the nails, in what color palette, what materials to use to implement everything conceived.

If a woman does a manicure herself, without seeking help from manicure specialists in a spa salon, then she will be able to implement many original ideas for nail design on her own. To do this, she will definitely need a thin brush, varnishes of different shades, fixative, dots. Dots is a plastic stick with a ball at the end. It is used for applying circles on the nails.

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to make an original manicure is to apply a contrasting color to an already finished coating of peas. Peas can be the same size, different sizes and colors, on the entire nail plate or only on part of it, on all nails or only on one. There are a lot of options, but all of them are easily doable at home, without the involvement of specialists from expensive beauty salons.

Every girl should have beautiful and well-groomed hands. Since doing a manicure at home is very simple, in order to always be neat, absolutely no costs are required.

Nail preparation

The first step is to prepare the nail plate and cuticle for further processing. To get started you will need:

1. Tweezers, trimmer;
2. Scissors;
3. File;
4. Scrub, oils, cream;
5. Degreaser (you can take alcohol or face lotion).

To learn how to do a cool European manicure, you need to remember that the most important part is preparation. On this tapa, the old coating is removed, the cuticle is trimmed, the nails are filed and their surface is leveled. To carry out the procedure, you can use a special apparatus or several nail files and hand tools (they must be sharpened before use).

Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare nails for a manicure at home:

1. The old varnish is peeling off. Immediately after this, the nails are soaked in the bath. We recommend adding a little sea salt and iodine to the water - then the plate will become thicker and stronger;
2. After 5 minutes of “soaking” the nails, you need to get one finger at a time and check the cuticle. If it is easily deformable, then it can be cut. Gently with a file or a special stick, the skin is brought to the hole itself, after which it is cut off. Depending on experience, you can use a trimmer (for professionals) or tweezers (for beginners). The action is repeated with each nail;
3. After trimming, you need to lubricate the cuticle with oil. Most often, spas use cocoa or shea for this purpose, which have excellent antimicrobial and regenerating properties;
4. Further, the plate is leveled and the nails are given the desired shape. For rough processing - shaping, rigid tools are selected. For example, with diamond or mineral coating. For soft - cleansing the nail from growths and bumps, more gentle - silicone or wood;
5. When the treatment is completely over, it remains only to degrease the surface and the hole, remove the remaining oil from the cuticle;
6. If everything is done, then sterilization of instruments is mandatory. If it is performed, that is, the main work is carried out by machines, then they are disassembled and washed in a special solution. Hand tools are rinsed in Chlorhexidine.

Photo - Preparation for manicure

In exactly the same way, trimmed pedicure is carried out at home at home. After that, you can start designing.

An unedged or European manicure is carried out without tools - it is easiest to do it yourself. The plate is cleaned of varnish and fat, then a special gel is applied to the cuticle. It is noteworthy that when using unedged technique, you do not need to soak your nails.

After applying the softener, several minutes should pass, then you simply move the skin closer to the hole. The cuticle is very supple and soft. To remove it, you do not need to use any trimmers or scissors. It is removed even with an orange stick. It remains to wipe the plate with a remover and cover with a base for further staining.

Simple edged manicure with ordinary varnish

At home, it is easiest to do a manicure on short nails with your own hands. In addition, it is on small plates that it will look most advantageous. All points are performed in the same way as it is written in the section above. After giving the desired shape and degreasing, the plate is covered with a base - it will fill the cracks and become a solid and even base for the paint.

With ordinary varnish, you can make various types of manicure:

• On the water;
• Gradient;
• Art design and many others.

Let's dwell on the most common coating - it is very easy to do it yourself and it does not require a lot of time. After the base has dried, a layer of colored varnish is applied on top of it. It must also dry completely. If the shade is not bright enough, then the surface is repainted.

In order for the manicure to last longer, a professional fixer is used. It performs several functions: it gives accuracy, strengthens the plate, helps to remove delamination and prolongs the life of the varnish. The fixative is often enriched with various vitamin and mineral supplements.

Video: do trimming manicure yourself

Learning to do French manicure

It is very simple to do a French manicure correctly, it does not require any special skills or tools, so it is often done at home. The only thing is that it is recommended to buy a white varnish with a thin brush. Of course, you can work at home with the help of stencils, but any professional master will say that only when drawing with a brush can you give the desired and beautiful shape to the nail.

Instructions on how to make a simple French manicure step by step at home:

Video: an easy way to create a French manicure

Lunar manicure with gel polish or shellac

The original moon manicure is becoming more and more popular, which is easily done with both shellac and ordinary varnish. Of course, if we talk about convenience, then it is best to do it with a gel - it lasts longer and it is easier for them to draw holes. In appearance, lunar is the complete antipode of French. If in the jacket only the tips of the nails are shaded with white (or another color), then in the lunar one - the holes.

To make a professional moon design, you need to prepare a manicure kit: these are trimming accessories, gel tools (removers, primers, etc.), an ultraviolet lamp.

Fashionable manicure gel polish with rhinestones at home in stages:

In order for this unusual manicure to look interesting and stylish, you need to carefully select varnishes. Experts advise using paints in contrasting colors, for example, black and white, green and yellow. But, if you work in pastel colors (pink and white, brown and beige), you will get a more delicate design.

Video: 4 ways to draw a hole for a moon manicure

Matte and mirror for short nails

Recently, many girls began to create a design on their nails that does not shine at all. Some even use varnishes that harden after application and become powder.

Matte manicure or velvet at home can be done in three ways:

• Use regular varnish, and during drying, hold your nails over the steam for a few seconds;
• Use a special matte varnish;
• Work with special sand coatings. It is they who, after application, dry out and turn into texture varnishes.

To make an interesting matte design, no special training is needed. It is enough just to buy varnish without gloss - they are sold in any cosmetic store.

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But the easiest and fastest manicure that can be done at home is with foil. In order for the nails to be shiny and glossy, they are glued with special stickers. To do this, they work with colored foil, on which patterns can be applied, or with simple stickers that repeat the mirror coating.

How is artistic mirror manicure with foil at home:

Similarly, a luminous manicure is performed at home - either luminescent varnish or foil is also used here.

Video: foil manicure

Water manicure in stages

Despite the apparent simplicity, water manicure or water design is quite difficult to perform. They can make the most unusual drawings, patterns, but for this you need to gain experience and purchase high-quality varnishes. To work, you will need a container with warm water (preferably disposable, because after nail art it will be damaged), glue, a needle, varnishes of the desired color.

Instructions on how to make a beautiful water manicure at home in stages:

The drawings obtained with the help of water manicure are very original and interesting, but they require a lot of time. Therefore, most often it is much faster and easier to make them with acrylic paints.

Video: we make drawings on the water for water manicure

Newspaper and ombre

The color gradient design is popular for its simplicity. If in the salons it is performed with a special airbrush, then at home it can be done even with a simple sponge. This is perfect for Christmas, birthday or any other holiday.