Drawings on the theme of manicure. How to learn to paint on nails with gel polish, acrylic paints, a needle, design thin lines, patterns, curls

Svetlana Markova

Beauty is like a precious stone: the simpler it is, the more precious it is!

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A professional manicure looks very beautiful and neat. At home, you can also learn how to draw patterns on your nails, create funny, elegant and fashionable pictures that will look as if they were made by a master. To do this, you need to watch several master classes, master the skills of working with tools, and be inspired by new ideas.

How to make simple nail designs at home

Drawing kits are sold in specialized salons. If you can’t purchase them, don’t worry. However, you will need the following minimal equipment:

• for simple designs: needle, toothpick, orange stick, tape - do not require special purchase;
• for professional nail art: dots, brushes;
• basis for the base layer;
• multi-colored varnishes, gel polishes, acrylic paints;
• lamp for drying (if you use gel polishes, acrylic);
• fixative

The first step is to prepare your nails. Remove the cuticle, level and file the plate. Do not lubricate your hands and nails with care products. Then apply a transparent base to the plate - the substance will help the base layer last longer. When it's dry, make a base for a simple design. For starters, a single-color option is suitable; over time, you can get used to doing a French or gradient manicure. Next comes the most crucial moment - creating a picture.

How to draw patterns on nails

The simplest designs on nails can be created with all devices that have a sharp tip. It is needed to display miniature elements. Simple techniques also often offer a dotted pattern or a pattern of dots, for example, panda, flowers, abstract motifs. To create them, you will need a tool with a tip in the shape of a small ball - a dot. If this is not the case, use an empty ballpoint pen or a needle with a bead.

With a needle

Using this tool, you will get a beautiful and simple manicure. Using a sewing needle, you can create designs on short nails yourself - the creation will look impressive. Pictures made with a needle also look great on long nails. The essence of the work is outlined in simple two-step instructions:

1. Drawing lines or points in a certain order (one after another, in a checkerboard pattern, in a circle, etc.);
2. Pulling the point of the needle through the dots/lines in the desired direction.

The sharp end pulls out the varnish and creates a semblance of curly petals. If you work with multi-colored lines, you get an unusual abstraction. The training will take you a little time, since the technology is elementary. However, with its help you can create very bright and original designs on your nails: various flowers, butterflies, branches with petals, simple samples with mixing colors and other cool options.

Dots

Simple modern designs on nails can be easily done using dots. They may be basic but effective. The classic combination of black and white - Yin and Yang, dominoes, chaotic dotted patterns - all this is no longer new, but still relevant. The simplest schemes suggest applying periods or commas in a certain sequence. Dots need to be dipped in varnish or paint and get to work. During the process, the amount of material on the tool is reduced, which ensures a gradient nail pattern.

Dots designs on nails are very diverse (you can get ideas from the photos in the catalogue):

• animals: ladybugs, cats, bears, dogs, piglets, etc.;
• flowers;
• varieties of French manicure with dots;
• New Year's motifs: Santa Claus, deer, gifts;
• personification of the seasons: summer, spring, winter, autumn;
• abstract compositions with play of colors.

Brushes

Even beginners can do simple drawings with brushes. You will need tools with natural bristles of varying thicknesses and lengths. Start by drawing simple lines on the base coat of your nails. A good alternative to brushes is pencils for manicure and pedicure. They are even easier for beginners to work with. When you get the hang of drawing thick and thin straight lines, start drawing out curls. As your skills improve, perform more complex compositions, ideas for which are presented in the photo gallery.

toothpick

Simple designs can be created using a toothpick. It definitely won’t scratch the base layer, and in terms of effectiveness it’s not much inferior to a needle, except that the end is not so sharp and thin. If you have mastered the technique of holding a needle, there will be no problems with a toothpick - the steps are the same. Start your practice with a simple color combination. Complete the modest design on your nails with rhinestones.

Using tape

A manicure with a pattern made using adhesive tape can be very unusual. Stencil strips are used to create a geometric pattern. They are applied in different orders on a colored base, then the nail is completely painted with a different color. When the varnish dries, the strips are removed, and a simple picture is obtained. You can cut out any stencils and feel free to experiment with a combination of shapes and colors.

How to draw a picture

Each material, be it a new product in nail art or an old, well-known varnish, requires a certain skill and a special approach. The main rules for a simple and neat drawing are as follows:

• Be sure to apply a primer under the base coat - it will extend the “service life” of the manicure.
• Always wait until each element of a simple design is completely dry. Creating patterns and pictures on nails cannot be rushed.
• When the newly created beauty has dried, apply a layer of fixative to your nails.

Varnish

Rules for working with varnish:

• choose any tool that suits you;
• apply the polish to your nails in a thin layer, and if you want a rich color, repeat the procedure twice (the first layer must dry completely before doing this);
• the substance should not be too thick or liquid;
• Clean the instrument thoroughly if you have previously used varnish of a different color;
• on average, regular varnish dries from 1-2 to 5 minutes;
• To create a simple drawing, use the diagrams or photos provided.

Gel polish

Gel drawings are created in the same way as drawings with simple varnish, but require a special approach. It is essential to have a special drying lamp. Without it, the picture will not work. Each layer or element of a simple design should be dried in a lamp for 0.5-2 minutes. The presence of a base, color and finish is required. After drying the topcoat, remove the sticky layer. Any tools are suitable for creating gel polish designs.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic paints help you create real masterpieces. Beginners start with the simplest elements, but quickly get used to them. In this case, it is convenient to use special brushes. First, practice drawing with them on a flat surface. Do not take paint from a tube, but apply large drops onto the palette. You can also mix materials there. First, use light strokes to outline the contours of the drawing, and then start filling it out. You will get simple patterns, curls, and stripes the first time. In the first stages, limit yourself to 2-3 colors.

Schemes of drawings on nails

For beginners, the most difficult thing is to decide what they will draw and how to do it. In this case, it is worth using already existing diagrams that explain the algorithm of actions in an extremely simple way. At some stages, the drawing process is shown with arrows, at others there is a complete picture that you sketch. If you want to get better, do this.

There are many techniques and tricks for creating simple and original designs on your nails, thanks to which you can create a stunning manicure at home - learn them by reading the article!

The beauty of a woman is, first of all, her well-groomed appearance, and what speaks most about a woman’s well-groomed appearance is her hands.

A bad manicure, rough skin, and lack of jewelry speak of untidiness and a desire to look not like a woman who turns heads and breaks hearts, but like a gray woman who doesn’t care about how others perceive her.

Well, if you want to look good, but don’t have the money for a salon manicure, then it doesn’t matter - this article will tell you how to create a stunning design on your nails without spending any extra money or time.

The simplest nail designs for beginners

Even those who do not have artistic talent can create an original and aesthetic design on their own nails. This does not require professional varnishes or any special tools - all you need is imagination and some available tools that are available in any home.

An unusual drawing is easy

To create a simple drawing you will need:

• varnishes of various colors
• needle
• cotton swab
• nail polish remover (in case things don't go as planned)

With the help of multi-colored varnishes, your manicure will become colorful and unique.

Before starting the creative process, you need to prepare your hands: put them in a hand bath with sea salt for 15-20 minutes, tidy up the cuticles and the shape of your nails. After this, you can lubricate your hands with nourishing cream and wait until it is completely absorbed.

But you should not apply cream to your nails - this can harm the future design.

First step: nails need to be shaped

The simplest nail design is the creation of various lines, dots, geometric shapes in a chaotic or orderly manner. To do this, the nails are painted in the main color, and after the varnish has completely dried, dots are applied with a needle or lines are made with a brush (but this already requires some skill).

It would also be useful for beginners to use various stencils. After the design has dried, a fixative is applied on top - this way the beauty of your manicure will last for a long time.

Simple nail designs step by step

You can quickly and easily create a design on your nails using stationery tape. Stencils are made from it, and then glued to the nail and painted over with varnish.

When the tape is removed, they get the perfect design, which, after covering with a fixative, will delight its owner for many days.

Scotch

Most often, various lines and geometric shapes are created on nails using tape, but experienced craftswomen have gotten used to creating entire masterpieces of painting on their nails with the help of such a simple device. And for beginners, imitation of a chessboard on nails is perfect.

To get a beautiful chess manicure you need:

1. Prepare your hands: salt bath, trimming cuticles, giving the nails the desired shape (in our case, a square or rounded square shape is relevant)
   2. Cut the tape into convenient strips 0.5 cm wide
   3. Cover your nails with a base, and then, after it has completely dried, paint your nails with white, gold or silver polish.
   4. After the polish has completely dried, place a strip of tape on the bottom of the nail, and place another strip crosswise so that a small, even square is formed in the upper right corner of the nail.
   5. Paint the entire free part of the nail with polish so that it overlaps the stencil line
   6. After drying, peel off the strips and stick the others in the same way in a mirror manner
   7. Paint with varnish and peel off the stencil after the varnish has completely dried
   8. The finished drawing is covered with a fixative

An excellent and stylish idea would be to combine matte and glossy squares

Checkerboard manicure in French style

By cutting the tape into thin strips and using them as stencils, you can create an unusual manicure - it will only take a few minutes. To achieve the desired result, you need to follow simple instructions:

1. Paint your nails sequentially with stripes of any three colors (you can choose either contrasting or harmoniously combined with each other)
   2. After drying, apply thin strips of tape to your nails
   3. Apply black polish to the entire surface of the nail
   4. Wait until the varnish dries and remove the strips
   5. Apply sealer

Manicure created using tape

Using a tape stencil you can create more intricate designs.

Video: Nail design. Scotch tape for nails

Schemes of simple and beautiful designs on nails

Using a needle and varnishes of various colors, you can create original designs on your nails even for those who do not have a talent for drawing or experience in creating a manicure.

Draw versatile horizontal stripes along the length of the nail.

Interesting floral design

With one movement of a needle you can create an intricate design.

Multicolor pattern

Wave pattern

How to make simple designs on nails with gel polish

Creating a design on your nails is a painstaking task and it is very disappointing if the painted flowers or lines begin to wear off and peel off after the first wash.

But this problem can also be solved: for those who want to see their manicure for two weeks, there is a wonderful manicure product - gel polish. Its composition provides durability that cannot be compared with the durability of conventional varnish.

Manicure with gel polish

To create a beautiful design with gel polish you need:

• degreasing agent
• the basis
• several multi-colored gel polishes
• ultraviolet lamp
• a sheet of cardboard that will be used as a palette

Dots of various calibers

Step-by-step creation of a spot manicure:

1. Before creating a design with gel polish, the surface of the nail must be degreased and a vitamin base must be applied.
   2. Choose a base shade (preferably a light color), apply it to your nails and dry under a lamp
   3. Pour a small amount of gel polish of other bright colors onto the palette
   4. Using a small dot, apply dots of different colors on your nails, placing them close to each other.
   5. Dry the design under the lamp and apply a shiny coating

Using different dots you can create a fun dotted pattern

Multi-colored dots

If you combine dotted patterns with the famous French manicure technique, you will be able to create sophisticated nails that will be the envy of all your friends!

How to make simple designs on nails with a needle (diagrams)

Floral patterns on nails look original. It is not difficult to complete such a drawing, but it is a painstaking task that requires patience and perseverance. But the result will please both you and those around you - such a pattern will suit any event and clothing style, it is only important to choose the right color scheme and not go too far with the variegation.

Step by step drawing of flowers

For a flower manicure you will need:

• light-colored base varnish
• red, pink, blue colors to create petals
• a contrasting color to create the center of the flower (if the petals are pink, then the center can be yellow or silver)
• needle
• cotton swab and nail polish remover

Sequencing:

1. Paint your nails with a light-colored polish and wait until it dries completely.
   2. Dip a needle or toothpick into the varnish and place a dot on the nail, marking the center of the flower.
   3. Wipe the needle from traces of varnish and place dots in a circle from the base of the flower to imitate petals
   4. You can decorate the entire nail with these flowers or paint several pieces along one edge of the nail

Scheme for drawing flowers with a needle

A simpler option

After the design has dried, the nails must be coated with nail polish fixer. For greater decorativeness, you can draw leaves: to do this, you need to put a dot and draw a needle along it in the direction from the flower, forming a sharp leaf.

Schemes of simple designs on nails with a toothpick

Using polishes of various colors and a toothpick, you can create an elegant design on your nails called “butterfly wings”. For this you need:

• varnishes of different colors
• toothpicks
• napkin
• varnish fixer
• the basis

Butterfly wings

Sequence of drawing creation:

1. Apply the base to your nails and wait until it dries completely.
   2. Paint your nails with your base color.
   3. Without waiting for it to dry, apply three different colors in stripes from the top corner of the nail to the middle, diagonally.
   4. Using a toothpick, immediately draw lines from the middle to the corner, as shown in the photo

Video: Nail design “Butterfly Wings”

Schemes of simple designs on nails with a brush

With the help of a special manicure brush, even a beginner can create a simple and aesthetic design. The instructions and techniques described below will allow you to independently transform your nails no worse than salon nail art.

Drawing created with a brush and varnish

Vertical stripes

Magic ornament

Step-by-step creation of an ornament

Video: Doing a manicure with a fan brush

How to make simple designs on nails with acrylic paints?

You can feel like a real artist when painting with acrylic paints on a “canvas” like your own nail. A wide range of colors and ease of use will allow you to create a wide variety of designs that will inspire your imagination and creativity.

But working with acrylic has its own characteristics that you need to know in order for the drawing to be aesthetic and preserved for a long time.

Acrylic paints

Before you begin the artistic process, you should prepare all the tools necessary for this:

• acrylic paints (they can be purchased at any craft store, stationery store, or even at the market)
• thin brush
• fixative varnish

Brushes

Having prepared your nails for manicure (removing cuticles and giving the desired shape), they need to be covered with a base coat. After it has completely dried, you can start painting with a brush.

You can depict on your nails both various dots and wavy lines, and by arranging these elements you can create entire inflorescences and enchanting designs.

If your imagination doesn’t suggest anything, then you can be inspired by the works of novice masters:

Drawing created by wave-like movements of the brush

Points

Rays

Flame of fire

French manicure and dot patterns

Rays and sparkles

Show your imagination and the result will please you

After completing the drawing and the acrylic paint has dried, it is necessary to cover the nails with a protective coating - fixative varnish. Otherwise, at the first contact with water, the pattern will blur.

Simple designs with shellac on nails

Shellac is a new generation product that combines nail polish and extension gel. This combination allows the product to remain shiny on the nails for a long time, without chipping or scuffing.

It is not surprising that modern fashionistas and lovers of various new products in the field of beauty prefer shellac painting even at home.

Shellac

Creating a stunning shellac manicure is not difficult if you prepare everything you need:

• shellacs of various colors
• the basis
• brushes of various sizes and structures
• top coating
• cotton pads, swabs, alcohol and nail polish remover
• Ultraviolet lamp

After preparing your nails for a manicure, sit back and get ready to create:

1. Cover your nails with a base coat.
   2. Gently apply shellac and dry under a lamp.
   3. If necessary, apply another layer of shellac and dry again
   4. Using alcohol, wipe your nails with a cotton pad
   5. Start creating a design: draw lines, dots, flowers, or try to create an imitation of a French manicure with different shades of colors
   6. Dry your nails under the lamp and cover with a protective layer of top coat and dry again under the lamp.

Video: Shellac paintings on nails

Absolutely anyone can create an unusual manicure at home, even if you are not into painting and really want beautiful nails. You just need to choose the technique in which you will be able to maximize your creative potential - the main thing is that both the activity and the result bring pleasure.

The result of creativity should inspire

To ensure that drawing patterns on your nails succeeds and lasts for a long time, follow these tips:

• It is necessary to select high-quality products that are highly durable. In the absence of such, you can turn to the good old varnish, but then you will have to repaint your nails and re-paint them often
• when creating a design, be guided by the size of the nail: do not try to draw a bunch of things on short nails - it looks ridiculous and tasteless
• If fine art doesn’t work out for you, don’t despair, because you can always turn to geometric shapes, which always look fashionable and organic
• do not neglect applying the base and topcoat
• this way your nails will please you with their appearance much longer

Don’t be afraid to experiment: create a design that your imagination suggests and don’t despair if you fail, because this is just experience and the next attempt to make a stunning manicure at home will be more successful.

Video: Drawing on nails

Hands are a woman’s calling card, and a flawless manicure is the final touch in creating a stylish look. Many women who want to get an elegant and unusual manicure go to a beauty salon, believing that they cannot cope with such a task on their own. This is a misconception; even at home, without special tools, you can reproduce exquisite patterns. In order to surprise others with your original design in the future, you must first master at least the simplest patterns on your nails. Drawing on nails is an extremely exciting process. However, in order to achieve a high level of skill, a girl should be prepared for the fact that she will have to constantly experiment, mastering new drawing techniques and materials that can be used to create them. In our article we will look at various nail patterns for beginners step by step with photos.

Drawings on nails step by step can be done quickly enough without professional skills. To make a puzzle manicure using the step-by-step method, you need to prepare four contrasting polishes and one black. Divide the nail into 4 equal parts and paint each of them a different color. Using black varnish, draw a vertical and horizontal stripe, which will emphasize the boundaries of the multi-colored parts. After this, put a black dot on the side of each multi-colored part, imitating a niche. In the middle of this point, draw another point with the same varnish, the color of which will match the color of the adjacent part. To make a snake design on your nails, use regular tulle. Varnish of any color is applied to the entire surface of the nail and a piece of tulle is immediately applied. After 2-3 minutes, the tulle is removed from the nail, and an unusual pattern similar to snake skin remains on the surface.

A set of accessories for painting nails for beginners photo

Simple patterns on nails for beginners can be drawn using available materials. To apply drawings you will need:

scotch;
needle;
foil;
glitter sprinkles;
thin brushes;
varnishes of various colors;
toothpicks;
cotton swabs;
nailfile;
nail polish remover etc. etc.

Patterns with a needle on nails for beginners photos

Very often there are situations when you urgently need to get a bright and beautiful manicure. And in this case, exquisite and unique designs on nails with a needle will suit us. This design is not at all difficult, but requires a little perseverance and experience. But then, when you master this technology, you will always have a stunning, unique and unique manicure. To do this manicure you will need several varnishes of different shades and a regular needle. Please note that when choosing a color you should choose, if not contrasting, then as different shades as possible. Otherwise, the patterns on the nails will merge. The second indispensable tool is, of course, a sewing needle. Although you can buy a special needle with a handle in professional stores, you can also use, for example, a wooden pencil with a needle. Keep in mind that to get fine lines and a graceful design, you need to use a fine needle, usually a size 90 needle.

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Nail patterns for beginners using varnishes photo

Simple designs on nails for beginners can also be done with varnish, choosing, in addition to the base, a special product with a thin brush. True, this option has a significant drawback - a beginner may encounter some problems directly in the process of painting on nails. The most common technique for simple nail designs is painting with nail polishes. To do this, choose two or more contrasting varnishes, one of which will become the base, and the second - the varnish for applying patterns. The problem with nail polishes is that most often the texture is quite thick and applying thin, even lines is quite problematic for a beginner. However, large figures without small elements can turn out to be of quite high quality using ordinary varnishes.

Patterns for beginners using tape photo

Scotch tape is another universal tool that we use everywhere in the household. So it is not surprising that over time our women have found use for it in creating designs.

When starting to do a manicure using tape, prepare polishes of two different shades and a clear coat. Apply the polish to the nail, when it dries, cut out a stencil in the shape of rays from a piece of tape. First, put some tape on your hand to get rid of excess stickiness, then on your nail. Apply black varnish, after it dries, remove the stencil. We glue the tape again and emphasize the pattern with silver varnish, remove the stencil.

Patterns for beginners using acrylic paints photo

Another popular method used to create simple but extremely beautiful patterns is painting with acrylic paints. This method of creating nail designs for beginners is no more difficult than painting with varnish. And for some it’s even easier and more convenient. And to make sure of this, we offer you schemes for creating a pattern with acrylic. Most often, such a manicure is performed in a salon, but it is quite possible to do it yourself. The paint dries quite quickly on the nails. Acrylic paints provide a wide range of colors and possibilities. You can create patterns with them using a dot or a needle, but some decors allow you to limit yourself to ordinary painting brushes. Often, beginners need a little more time to complete a design. In this case, the paint can be diluted a little with water. It can also be used to correct the drawing. Simple acrylic paint designs are easy to create on your nails, making them ideal for beginners.

Patterns for beginners with heart photo

A nail-biting Valentine's Day look is an absolute must, so choose one of the heart nail designs inspired by this romantic day. The stencil can also be cut from soft but dense fabric. For example, in the shape of a small heart. A layer of pink varnish is applied to the surface of the nail, then, when the enamel has dried, the fabric is applied to the nail and a layer of white varnish with glitter is applied to the heart. Hearts can also be made using a toothpick or a special dot (a tool with a small ball at the end that allows you to make even dots on your nails). For such a design you will need nail polish of your favorite color (but it is better to take pink or red), and a toothpick or a special dots.

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Designs on nails using photo stickers

If you have not yet learned how to draw patterns on your nails with a needle or a thin brush, and you have very little time for a spectacular manicure, special nail stickers can help you out, of which, fortunately, there are a great many on sale. Slider transfer stickers are a thin film that is usually attached to a white or colored paper backing. It is fixed on the surface of the nails after soaking in water. The film itself is most often translucent and is suitable for partially decorating or completely covering the nail plate. Depending on what varnish you will use as a base and fixer, one or another technology for applying the sticker will be determined.

1. The nails are painted in the main color and the varnish is allowed to dry completely;
2. Separate one image for the purpose of fitting;
3. The sticker is immersed in warm water for 20-30 seconds;
4. The image is placed on the desired area of ​​the nail, excess moisture is removed with a napkin;
5. The sticker is secured with a topcoat.

This manicure takes an average of 20-30 minutes and lasts on the nails for 3 to 7 days. As you can see, even beginners can decorate their nails with beautiful designs.

If you want to attract attention to well-groomed hands, choose a manicure with a pattern, the photos of which look incredibly stylish and original. Of course, just any image won't do. For you to like your nails, they should be decorated in the same style as your clothes and accessories. Consider fashion trends and makeup features.

You should like the design on your nails. Since gel polish lasts up to two weeks, you should not get tired of the image. You can combine manicure techniques to get a complete look. Let's find out together how to design the nail plate so that the design captivates the imagination and pleases you and those around you.

Old French in a new way

The classic French jacket is so loved by girls that it is used as decoration for events of any theme and level. Of course, the traditional white tip is already a little boring. Therefore, fashionistas are looking for new solutions for French manicure.

• Make a triangle-shaped French smile, and draw white flowers on the remaining transparent plate of the ring fingers. You can add small green leaves and a bright core. But make the petals with the varnish you chose as the main one for the jacket.
• On square-shaped nails, create a classic French manicure. Place a bright accent on your ring fingers. Paint a butterfly or dragonfly with acrylic paints and decorate with rhinestones.

Please ensure that the overall appearance of the jacket is not blurred; do not overload your hands with a large number of drawings. It is enough to focus on certain nails.

Advice! Black, red and white designs go well with a white jacket. But the choice of shade depends on the color of clothing, accessories and decorations of the celebration in honor of which you are choosing a manicure.

Thematic drawings

Thematic designs are considered the current trend in manicure. This means that for any holiday or event you can depict the symbolism of a significant day on your nails. Here are popular solutions:

• Christmas tree decorations, confetti, snowflakes, Santa Claus are perfect for celebrating the New Year;

• candies, red socks, Santa Claus, reindeer - the first signs of Christmas;

• floral arrangements on nails symbolize the spring women's holiday on March 8;

• for Great Victory Day, place poppies, St. George ribbons, and orders on the plates;
• the school bell, grades and notebook cells remind you of the beginning of the school year;
• hearts on nails symbolize the love and romance inherent in Valentine's Day;

• in honor of Halloween, manicures depict pumpkins, spiders with webs, witches, hats, skeletons and images of evil spirits;

• eggs, rabbits, spring flowers symbolize the approach of Easter.

In addition to generally accepted holidays, a manicure design can be timed to coincide with a birthday, wedding, graduation and even a football championship. Use your imagination to create unique nail designs.

Advice! Choose for your manicure only those designs that you personally like and that characterize your temperament. Then you won’t get tired of the image for two weeks or longer.

Fashionable prints 2017

In nail art in 2017, it is popular to use prints that completely fill the nail plate. Let's look at the most interesting solutions.

• The gradient or ombre technique suits any style of clothing. The main thing is to choose matching varnish colors. Blend different shades between each other to create a harmonious transition.

• A geometric print of squares, diamonds, triangles and regular stripes helps visually correct the shape of the nail plate. For example, a triangle with its apex at the tip of the nail visually lengthens it.

• The circle, on the contrary, shortens. Horizontal stripes solve the problem of a too wide plate, and horizontal stripes solve the problem of a narrow plate. Consider the features of your nails and a geometric print will help improve the shape.

• Animalistic manicure occupies a special place in the fashion world. Fashionistas paint animal colors and other characteristic features on their nails. To get the same design on each nail, use animal stamping or transfer stickers. Hand painting is suitable for single elements.

• Prints look great on long and medium nails. A short length risks looking too rough and tacky.

Advice! Prints can play the role of a holistic design of the nail plate, or they can become a decorative element of one plate or just a smile (in the case of a French manicure).

Manicure with a pattern: floral motifs

Women love to be given flowers. To admire beautiful plants all year round without harming nature, choose a floral manicure. It is especially relevant in the spring during the flowering of bushes and trees.

What flowers should we choose for our manicure?

• Daisies are suitable for young girls who were born in the spring. Mischievous white petals look beautiful even on a wedding manicure.

• Dandelions on nails look original. Moreover, a faded flower with hairs and seeds flying from one nail to another looks more original than the classic yellow bunch.

• If you love roses, recreate their buds on your plate. Don't forget about original solutions. Place the flower bud on your ring finger and dot the rest of your nails with red petals.

In addition to the listed flowers, pay attention to lilacs, bells, lilies of the valley, orchids and other favorite plants. Consider the time of year to create the appropriate mood around you.

• Spring Tulips, irises, lilacs, daffodils and hyacinths are typical.
• In summer pay attention to peonies, roses, bells, daisies, clematis, cornflowers and other flowers.
• Autumn reveals the bright colors of chrysanthemums, hyacinths, asters and dahlias. By the way, dried flowers look interesting in manicures as a herbarium.
• in winter We will be pleased with the anemone flower, which is not afraid of our frosts, as well as blooming cacti and other blooming indoor flowers.

Advice! To ensure that the flowers do not get lost in the overall background of the manicure and look harmonious, place them on top of a plain background of pastel shades.

Graphic drawings

One of the most popular designs in modern manicure is graphic. It is characterized by clean lines, geometric patterns and symmetry. The technique is simple to perform, but it looks original and attracts attention.

Advantages of graphic drawings:

• you can combine any colors;
• easy to do at home;
• looks original and bright;
• does not need other decorative elements.

As we can see, any girl without drawing skills can get a graphic manicure. You just need to use adhesive tape to make the lines straight. Everything else is a complete flight of fancy.

Advice! Don't be afraid to play with textures. A glossy pattern looks very beautiful on a matte background and vice versa. Experiment and you can show your individuality.

Abstractions and artistic nail art

Abstraction is considered the simplest design on nails. The statement is partly correct. The chaotic arrangement of lines, curls, polka dots and other primitive elements attracts novice craftsmen. You don't need to keep the patterns symmetrical. The main thing is to reproduce the patterns in the same style. Follow the color scheme or repeat similar shapes and techniques.

Abstract drawings include chaotic polka dots or circles connected by lines in the form of molecules. Multi-colored blots look interesting. Use swirls and dots for floral motifs.

A blurry manicure looks original. It is done using several varnishes and a kitchen sponge. Unlike a gradient, there is no need to fulfill the conditions for combining shades and uniform application.

Artistic nail art differs from banal abstractions in that they are performed by a real artist. Using a brush, acrylic or gel polish, the master will reproduce world masterpieces, portraits and other images on the nail plate. It is impossible to perform such a manicure on your own at home.

Among the fashionable trends in artistic nail art is the reproduction of stories from fairy tales, films, legends, and life. It is important to consider that for a skillful depiction of something you will need some space for imagination. Extended nail plates are suitable for these purposes.

Advice! If you don’t have much time to do a manicure, but really need to highlight your well-groomed hands, nail stickers or abstractions are suitable for you.

Manicure with stickers

If you don’t know how to draw at all or if you can’t repeat the same design with varnish on your right hand with your left without wasting time, nerves and energy, use stickers. They are produced to make working on nails easier.

Pay special attention to photo stickers. They can contain the faces of celebrities, cartoons and caricatures, photographs of real flowers and natural phenomena. If you want to get a unique manicure, this option is perfect for you. For example, print out joint photos that tell the story of the bride and groom falling in love. You will get the perfect wedding nail art.

It is important to choose stickers with images of cats, lips, Chinese characters, bows and other elements.

How to combine colors in a drawing

When designing your nails, it is very important to consider the combination of polishes. It's not enough to just choose the shade you like. It needs to be in harmony with the clothes, the temperament of the owner and the environment. For example, in an office, acidic colors or bright raspberry shades will look out of place.

Let's look at the 2017 fashion trends in choosing the color of varnish to create a design.

• Stylish red has long been a staple. It is in every fashionable girl's makeup bag and goes well with black and white. You can use red shades for the background of the picture or the image itself. Great for romantic motifs. For example, a scarlet heart on a white background looks discreet and attractive. Black card symbols on a red background are an excellent option for an original manicure.

• In 2017, pastel, discreet colors came into fashion. They are suitable for business ladies who spend the whole day in the office. But even a strict and disciplined female character should be revealed in decorative elements. Highlight one nail with a beige design. Half a flower with large petals or small pink buds on a thin stem, which are located singly on the nails of the ring fingers, look good.

• Black color on nails does not at all symbolize mourning and negativity. If you combine it with white or red, you get a harmonious combination of shades. A manicure with black always looks noble and elegant.
• Blue color in 2017 is a popular option for evening manicure. Bright abstraction on a white background looks original and creative. Combine lilac and white varnishes with blue.

Please note that black and white are universal colors for a reason. The shades look good on any gel polish and vice versa.

Advice! Since two-color manicure is in fashion today, make simple monochromatic designs on a suitable background. This manicure looks gentle and elegant.

Artistic images on nails can be different - from simple curls and lines to a work of art. Only experienced masters can do this, so it is better for beginners to start mastering nail art with simple, laconic drawings. Nowadays, a beautiful, neat manicure is in fashion and there are a lot of options, materials, tools and instructions with which you can make nail designs for beginners step by step.

To get a manicure no worse than in a salon, you need to collect at least a minimum basic set of nail master tools. When making drawings, you can use different devices, such as brushes, stamping, manicure tape and others. First, it’s worth taking a closer look at the most relevant tools:

Basic nail art techniques

There are several options for nail plates. You can make patterns using:

• tape;
• files;
• sponges;
• tulle;
• cotton swab.

Additionally, there are no less interesting techniques for creating nail art, which are used even by masters. It may seem difficult at first to make a design yourself, but if you follow the drawing scheme step by step, even a beginner will succeed.

Patterns on nails using dot technique. Learn to draw with dots

Simple drawings using dot technique

A dot is a thin stick with a metal ball at the tip. More often this instrument is made of plastic and wood, less often of metal. To create dots or polka dots on your nails, you can use small or medium sized dots. Using this tool, you can create a neat dot technique in minutes. Simple and acrylic varnishes are suitable for design. Applying an artistic element with dots is convenient - it can be compared to drawing with a ballpoint pen.

Decorating nails with a gradient

This effect can be compared to ombre - a smooth transition from one nail polish color to another. Ombre involves lightening the tip of the nail by several tones, while the main color of the plate should be in a harmonious range. Another name for the Dip Dye gradient - this design combines several different shades of varnish, between which a transition is created on the nail. Typically, for a high-quality gradient, 5 shades of varnish are used.

Gradient technique with transition on nails:

1. First you need to choose two varnishes, for example white and blue. Cover the nail completely with a blue tint.
2. On a plastic palette, mix blue varnish with a drop of white, thus creating a different color. Paint the second nail.
3. To color the third nail, you need to add another drop to the already mixed colors. The shade will be even lighter. Repeat the same with the fourth and fifth nails.

Result: Each nail turns out to be a tone lighter, while the overall picture of the manicure looks harmonious due to the adherence to the same color scheme.

Drawing patterns with a brush using acrylic paints

Simple painting

Classic acrylic nail painting is popular not only among professional nail artists, but also among beginners. You can use acrylic, abstractions, geometric shapes and much more. Experts advise using water-based acrylic paint. You will also need a thin brush. Before applying the drawing, you can practice on paper. Over time, the technique of drawing patterns with acrylic will improve and the novice master will be able to create more complex compositions.

Chinese painting

The second name for this technique is “double stroke”. Chinese painting is created with a flat brush, which is first dipped in two or three shades of varnish. When applied, the colors are mixed, so more realistic and voluminous drawings are obtained. To master Chinese painting, a beginner needs to purchase acrylic paints, a flat brush and a palette for easy selection of varnish.

Scotch tape will help us

Scotch tape is necessary for a nail artist to create nail art with even stripes and geometric shapes. You can apply three stripes of multi-colored polish to your nails (not carefully). Next you need to glue the adhesive tape for manicure and cover it with dark varnish. After the tape is removed, you will get a beautiful design with neat lines.

We draw with a needle. Toothpick patterns

This method is similar to drawing with a needle. The main difference between toothpick patterns is the thicker lines that cannot be as thin as when using a needle. The advantage of this painting option is that the tip differs from a needle tip, which is sharp and can damage the base coat. For beginners, painting nails with a toothpick is an excellent option, as the needle is suitable for experienced nail artists. You can absolutely draw - flowers, geometric patterns, lines.

Other methods for creating simple nail designs

Decorating your nails with decorative ornaments, stickers and rhinestones is not a new fashion trend, but some interesting manicure options have appeared relatively recently. Also, the technique of applying a stamping pattern will be relevant for a novice master.

Stickers on nails - the easiest way

The sticker does not always look beautiful on the nail plate. But since there is a large selection of stickers, you can choose an image for each nail length. Small stickers look good on short nails. You can make photo prints or bright sliders for the event. For each event, you can choose a themed sticker - the main thing is not to overdo it. If you put a sticker on shellac, you should take into account that such a manicure will last for a long time and may get boring. The advantage of stickers: they are easy to apply, do not damage the nails and last for about 3-7 days.

Decorative decorations

Nail decor is a fun activity. Almost every woman can decorate her nails with various details, even if she has never done nail art. Decorative details for nail design:

• broken glass;
• melange of different colors;
• rhinestones;
• sequins;
• Yuki cereal;
• mirror powder;
• thermal rubbing;
• broths;
• glitter;
• marble chips;
• foil;
• phosphorus rub;
• wire for nails.

From all the above materials you can make an unusual stylish manicure that will be special and unique.

Drawing with tulle

To create a pattern on the nail, you can use fabric - a piece of tulle. This technique is unusual, but the nail design turns out delicate and elegant. Tulle can be taken in a fine mesh, medium or with a pattern. You need to place the cloth on the wet polish so that the design is imprinted on the nail plate. Then the piece of tulle is carefully removed and the nail is covered with transparent varnish. There is also another interesting option - do not remove a piece of tulle from the nail. The result is a delicate design.

French manicure with a pattern

If a simple French jacket is boring, then it can be supplemented with decorative details and nail art will be transformed in a new way. Each woman can decide for herself how to decorate her manicure; the main thing is to pay attention to ideas that can inspire. For example:

• you can draw patterns or a flower on your ring finger with acrylic paints;
• stick rhinestones on several nails;
• use manicure tape;
• Paste any sticker you wish - it can be a laconic or cheerful design.

Water manicure

Marble nail art (water) looks very impressive on nails. This design is made simply: a few drops of the same color of varnish are dripped into a container of water. It is recommended to add a few more colors to it - there may be 2-3 shades or more. Use a toothpick to draw patterns on the water. The finger is then dipped in water and an unusual multi-colored pattern is imprinted on the nail.

Drawings using template plates and stamps

If you have absolutely no experience in drawing patterns on your nails, but want to make a beautiful manicure at home, there is stamping. It consists of several plates on which artistic details, figures, and flowers are applied. A professional store sells a stamp and scraper for removing excess varnish. Using stamps you can create a unique design, the main thing is to take into account the proportions of the design.

1. To make it easier to apply the sticker, you can use tweezers. It is also advisable to glue the element at a distance of 1.5 millimeters from the cuticle and side ridges.
2. For water design, it is advisable to take water at room temperature. In cold liquid, the design may dry out or curl too quickly. For this type of design, it is not advisable to use thickened varnishes.
3. It is advisable not to glue a lot of elements on short nails, especially if they do not match each other.
4. You can draw lace using a special manicure gel paint. This activity is exciting, but you need to adapt to it. It may not work the first time, but after a couple of practices every beginner will master lace design.
5. To prevent the design from looking vulgar, experts advise applying lace or rhinestones to only 2-3 nails.

Conclusion

Almost every novice manicurist can master the skill of artistic nail art. When making designs on nail plates of any complexity, the main thing is involvement, the ability to show imagination and perseverance.

From the video tutorial you will learn how to quickly and beautifully make monograms and other patterns on your nails.

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