Manicure for short nails with large ones. Features of manicure on short nails. Options for placing rhinestones on short nails

Every woman individual characteristics nail plate: it can be elongated, wide, square, large and small. For any type of nail plate, you can choose the optimal manicure. Very short nails It is not only possible, but also necessary to do a manicure in order to ennoble your hands and shape beautiful shape.

To visually correct the appearance of your nails, you need to follow a few simple recommendations:

What colors of nail polish are suitable for very short nails?

Basic Rules:

Types of short nail designs

French for short nails - how to do it

For a French manicure you will need:

Sequencing:

1. The grown part of the nail plate cannot be less than 3 mm. If it is absent, or is present, but not of sufficient length, then the French manicure will look inharmonious.
2. The white line at the tips of the nails should not be thick, otherwise it will visually appear that the nail plate is even smaller than it actually is. It is better to make a strip 1.5-2 mm thick.
3. An interesting solution would be a combination of matte and glossy varnishes. If the tip has a glossy surface and the rest of the nail plate is matte, then the nail will visually lengthen.
4. Vertical lines on the nails make the nails appear longer.

How to do a manicure with gel polish or shellac on very short nails

A manicure for very short nails can be done not only with simple polish, but also with gel polish. It will give your nails strength, which will allow you to grow your nails to the desired length in the future.

To cover the nail plate with gel polish, you need to purchase:

Stages of manicure with gel polish application:

1. Give desired shape nails
2. Soften the cuticle and trim it.
   
3. Treat the nail plates with a buff without cutting off their layers.
4. Wipe the nails of one hand with a degreaser applied to a napkin or cotton pad.
   
5. Apply a thin layer of base to the nails of one hand.
   
6. Dry the base in a lamp for 1 minute.
   
7. Apply a thin layer of colored gel polish to the base. If varnish gets on the skin of your fingers, you can easily remove it with an orange stick.
   
8. Dry the colored varnish in a lamp for 30 seconds.
9. Repeat application and drying of colored gel polish 2-3 times so that the color becomes denser and more saturated.
   
10. Cover your nails with top coat. The layer can be made a little thicker to even out the nail plate. If the nails are slightly overgrown, then the end of the nail should also be treated with a top coat. If the nails are very short, then it is better not to apply anything to the end, as there is a risk that the gel polish will end up on the skin, which looks unpresentable.
11. After covering the nails with top coat, place your hand in the lamp and dry the layers for another 2 minutes.
12. Rubber tops allow you to finish your manicure after drying your nails. If the top is not rubber, then you need to remove the sticky layer from it. This is done using a degreaser - apply a few drops of the product to a cotton pad or napkin and treat each nail.
13. After finishing work on one hand, you need to repeat the same thing on the nails of the second hand.

Lunar

On very short nails you can do not only classic manicure, but also lunar. The design with highlighted holes looks neat and modern. There are several technologies for its creation.

Option #1:

1. Apply a transparent base to your nails and dry it.
2. Using a very thin brush, apply the outline of the hole on the nail, closer to the cuticle.
3. Paint the hole twice, dry each layer.
4. Paint the rest of the nail with a different color, repeating the procedure twice. Dry each layer.
5. Cover each nail with top coat, sealing the ends. Dry the top.

On the picture - moon manicure for short nails. A good solution for the office.

Option #2:

1. Apply the base to your nails and dry it.
2. Cover the nails with gel polish along the entire perimeter in 2-3 layers. Dry each layer well.
3. On the dried gel polish, use a thin brush to draw the outline of the hole and paint it over so that the color is even, without gaps or transparent areas. Dry your nails.
4. Cover the coating with topcoat, sealing the ends. Dry your nails in the lamp for 2 minutes.

Option #3:

Moon manicure for very short nails can be supplemented with rhinestones at the base of the nail, white or colored dots that focus attention on the border of the hole and the main part of the nail plate, highlight the hole with glitter varnish or draw it not in a semicircle, but in a triangle.

Velvet

To perform a velvet manicure, you will need powder (flock), which gives the nails a velvety appearance. This coating lasts no more than 2 days, but it looks interesting, so it can be applied before any events.

Subsequence:

1. Cover the nails with a thin layer of base and dry it in a lamp.
2. Apply gel polish to the nail plate, the color close to the shade of the flock. Dry the first layer.
3. Apply the gel polish a second time and sprinkle a thick layer of powder on it.
4. After the flock has been applied, place your hand in the lamp for 1 minute to dry the coating.
5. After 60 seconds, remove the hand from the lamp and use a brush to sweep away any remaining flock that has not stuck.

Velvet manicure usually does not require any special additions, especially on short nails, so it is enough to simply cover all the nails with flock in an even layer. An interesting option is a velvet pattern. In this case, it is most convenient to resort to stamping technology.

To do this, after painting the nail in the main color using stamping, apply a design on top with a varnish close in color to the color of velvet sand. While the varnish is wet, flock is sprinkled on top.

Ombre

Ombre manicure is a 2 or 3 color coating, where one color smoothly transitions into another. Colors can be different, it is not necessary to use shades of the same color. To create an ombre effect, you will need a narrow sponge equal in width nail plate.

After treating the nail and covering it with a base, you can start painting:

With dots

For a manicure on very short nails in the form of dots, you will need a tool called dots (dotter). It is a stick with two round tips of different sizes.

To do this manicure, you need:

The points can be located:

• at the edge of the nail plate, located more tightly at the free end;
• in a checkerboard pattern over the entire surface;
• at the cuticle, creating an imitation of a moon manicure;
• diagonally.

Matte

A matte manicure for very short nails is as simple as a regular one. To do this, you need to purchase a matte transparent top.

Subsequence:

1. Cover the nails with a base and place your hand in the lamp for 30-60 seconds.
2. Apply color to nails in 2-3 layers, dry each layer.
3. Cover the nails with a matte transparent top, place your hand in the lamp again and wait another 2 minutes.

Looks good on short nails matte manicure:

• with a glossy smile done in the same tone;
• with velvet sand, pattern or glitter on ring finger;
• with rhinestones at the base of the nail.

With rhinestones

Manicure with rhinestones can be done not only on a single-color coating, but also on a coating with a lunar, French design, ombre and others.

How to do:

Options for placing rhinestones on short nails:

• a pyramid on one or more nails;
• at the base of the nails;
• vertical lines along the axis of the nail;
• with highlighting on one nail (nameless) the border of the lunula;
• ornament, for example, in the form of a crown or cross.

With glitter

How to do:

Design options:

• French Millennium;
• ombre with glitter;
• combination with matte and glossy varnish of the same color;
• complete painting of nails.

Black and white

A classic black and white manicure can be performed in the form of a moonlight, ombre, with dots, a French manicure, with monograms, etc. To perform it, you just need to choose the color that will be taken as the basis - black or white. Black will sound stricter, and white will sound softer.

For drawing, it is convenient to use templates with which you can apply a design in the form of hearts, birds, stars, stripes on a black or white background.

With monograms

A manicure with monograms can be performed on any nail shape, on any background and in any color. Most often, to perform it you need drawing skills or honing your skills.

Peculiarities:

• Monograms should be applied with a thin brush. They can be made with both glossy and matte varnishes, as well as varnishes with glitter;
• In each case, you need to cover the nail plate with a base, then apply colored gel polish, or you can design it on a transparent coating;
• If the monograms are not velvet or matte, then you should cover them with a top coat so that they are fixed for a long time.

With geometric patterns

How to do:

Manicure design according to the seasons

Manicures for very short nails vary in color at different times of the year.

Design ideas for short nails

Gentle manicure– can be done in light colors, flesh tones. Light pink, light peach colors are suitable. To decorate your nails, just paint monograms with a light varnish, apply glitter to 1-2 nails, or glue a few rhinestones. In this case, the manicure will not look flashy.

Easy manicure – done with varnishes of 1-2 shades. The fewer elements there are, the simpler and more concise it will look. You can apply one color to 3 nails - thumb, index finger and little finger. The remaining nails should be painted with a different color. Thanks to this technique, your nails will look stylish, but you won’t have to spend a lot of time and effort on creating a manicure.

Wedding manicure– a French jacket looks great with the addition of monograms.

It is important to pay attention to the fact that the French on short nails should not be wide, and there should not be too many monograms. The design should be harmoniously combined with the design of the rest of the nails.

Any manicure, the design of which is chosen correctly, will look good, even if the varnish is applied to very short nails. To make your nail plate appear longer, you should stick to professional techniques and choose design ideas from photos to see the end result.

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Fashionable manicure ideas for short nails:

Naturalness in everything is the main fashion slogan of 2018. Natural, breathable, lightweight and flowing fabrics have replaced synthetics, and out-of-place, outlandish curl designs have replaced simple, artistically tousled surfer-girl hairstyles. This fashionable wave continued in the field of nail services, completely unsettling predatory stilettos and extended claws. An alternative to them is small short nails that do not create discomfort for an active young lady living in the frantic pace of a big city. There is no doubt that this “size” is convenient for everyday use, in addition, it looks no less impressive and catchy. Your faithful ProstoNail guide will tell you what manicure you can do on small nails and how to decorate it at home. Get ready to get your share of inspiration.

How to make a beautiful manicure on small nails - dedicated to adherents of minimalism

Girls with small nails often ask themselves two sacramental questions: “Who is to blame?” and “What should I do?” ProstoNail experts have clear answers to each of them. So, we don’t recommend looking for the culprits - you’ll just waste a lot of time. It is better to complain about genetics, which determines the characteristics of the appearance of every living organism. The second most popular reason is overzealous cutting of nails in early childhood. Often, when parents do a manicure for their beloved child, they injure the hyponychium and thereby doom the child to the eternal torment of extensions. Another very common reason is bad habits, more precisely, the habit of biting nails. The damage algorithm is similar to the previous paragraph. Now we advise you to carefully weigh all the facts and decide what type of deformation is specific to your case?

Small fingernails are not a death sentence, as is commonly believed among many girls. On the contrary, such a miniature manicure looks feminine and sophisticated, graceful and childishly reverent. The main thing is to choose the right way to decorate them in order to visually hide flaws and highlight advantages. Before doing this, it is important to understand what type of nail plate yours is and then, based on the result, adjust the nail design in the right direction.

Type of small nail plates	Characteristics
Thickened	They are also sedentary. Characterized by the fact that the trapezoidal nail plate is literally spread across the entire nail bed
Springboard-shaped	Such nail plates have a rounded shape and are characterized by extreme softness, which leads to brittleness
Correct	Despite the correct, natural oval shape, such nails are unusually narrow and at the same time soft.
Biteten	They are short and unpresentable, with an uneven, often torn, free edge and pronounced lateral ridges. At the same time, the cuticle is particularly rigid, unkempt and rough.

It should be noted that many girls are still trying to fight back against genetics and make painful attempts by any means to increase the length of the free edge of the nail plates. How to make small nails big? The answer is simple - use extensions, fortunately, modern masters do it even in an hour using high-quality, proven materials that guarantee the maximum durability of the artificial manicure. However, it is worth remembering that extended nails do not always look neat and natural, especially on a small, narrow nail bed.

The second method of increase involves the use folk recipes beauty. Often a thin, brittle nail plate is a sign of vitamin deficiency or lack of microelements in the body. Healing baths according to the following recipes will help to compensate for their loss, and at the same time improve the general condition of the nails:

• dissolve a handful in a glass of warm distilled water sea ​​salt and add a drop of your favorite essential oil to soften the solution. After 10 minutes, dip your fingers in the liquid and, upon completion of the procedure, blot them with a towel;
• heat half a glass of high-quality unrefined sunflower oil in a water bath and add there a small amount of lemon juice. Take a bath for 15 minutes;
• add a few drops of iodine into the water-salt solution, stir thoroughly until the ingredients are completely dissolved and then dip your fingers in it for 10 minutes;
• A good housewife will always have cabbage and potatoes in her house, as well as a juicer for extracting the valuable elixir of beauty. By mixing the juice of both vegetables in equal proportions, you get a healing solution that improves the condition of the nail plates, lightens them and accelerates growth.

It should be remembered that such recipes only work for nails of the fourth and second types and they need to be done with enviable regularity. Only in this case will you be able to grow beautiful, long and healthy nails for experimenting with nail art. You also need to remember some features of working with small nails; here are just a few facts recommended for reading:

• in order to visually ennoble small, sharp nails of the first type, use classic acrylic extensions in compliance with the proportions of the hand;
• Often the body compensates for the lack of length and thickness of the nail plate by excessive secretion of glands, so before starting coating, such nails should be thoroughly degreased;
• performing corrective manicure on small square nails of the first and second types, Special attention Pay attention to disinfection issues and strictly adhere to technology. Masters recommend applying special preparations that regulate the pH level of the nail plates;
• If you dare to strengthen or grow nails of the second type, then, when applying shellac, carefully work on the free edges, as if “sealing” them. This will prevent chipping and delamination of the decorative coating;
• make sure that neither the base nor the acrylic paint itself gets on the cuticle and side ridges near the plate;
• When applying gel polish to small nails, use a synthetic flat brush with a sharp end, and not a standard brush from a bottle;
• Manipulating small toenails causes particular trouble. If you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to entrust such a responsible task to a master podiatrist.

As you can see, even the smallest nails can be refined and literally transformed. The main thing is to understand the basic principles of working with them and remember to be careful and careful.

A beautiful manicure for very small nails is quite a feasible task, especially if you are aware of the basic rules of such a specific design:

• refuse manicure “under the cuticle”, try to make a slight deviation from the side ridges and cuticle by 1-0.5 mm;
• give preference to dark, rich shades of gel polishes: black, purple, plum, electric or royal blue will always look more impressive than the usual “tender”;
• Remember that a flat pattern is more suitable for small nails than a voluminous one. The “ ” design will have to be abandoned;
• always carefully and evenly remove overgrown skin - this will also contribute to the visual lengthening of the nails;
• don't know how to paint your fingers? Give preference to the more expensive Shellac coating from CND, because it applies in a thin layer without “thickening” already short nails;
• patterns on small nails should be exquisitely refined and elegant; it is better to make them with a special sharp brush for small details of nail art, and also use acrylic paint instead of gel;
• it is extremely important to choose correct form nail plates, focusing on the line of the lunula, but at the same time remembering the proportions;
• try to “stretch” the entire finger through the sharpness of the free edge, thereby concealing the disharmony.

Congratulations, you are at the finish line. All that remains is to carefully read all the above advice from ProstoNail experts and dare to get a manicure. Which? Find the brightest options below:

• - always a good and win-win idea. The main thing is to remember that French nails for small nails have a number of nuances. For example, the smile line should be significantly narrower than the standard classics, and besides, drawn not with snow-white, but with milky, muted paint;
• don't know how to transform your nails? Then it’s worth doing it in nude tones. It easily matches with any type of outfit and does not attract much attention to the hands, but at the same time the fingers look well-groomed;
• Do not draw directly in the center of the nail. Place it at some distance, for example, below or to the side along the edge of the cuticle. Remember that it should not be pompous; an excellent choice would be one that combines the laconicism of straight lines;
• do not experiment with different textures, they will only add extra unnecessary volume. You should forget the design with, “” and - a simple glossy finish is what owners of miniature nails need;
• There is no need to be upset if the bright ones do not want to fit beautifully on your nail plate. They can easily be replaced by mirrored or banal ones, adding a drop of holiday to the gray monotony of everyday life;
• Speaking of holidays, even on short nails it can look very impressive if you diversify it with openwork, diagonal patterns that visually lengthen the free edge of the plates and make them more graceful;
• a cute option for romantic young ladies who are tired of the French jacket -. Emphasis on the hole is a good way to disguise a lack of length, the main thing is not to use the negative space technique;
• gatekeepers of ascetic simplicity will appreciate the manicure, as well as the manicure, which is distinguished by a special appearance that instantly attracts the eye to your well-groomed hands;
• the latest option, guaranteed to win the hearts of all beauty critics, will be, inspiring bold self-expression, improvisation in clothing and the most bright accessories, beneficially complementing the image.

Miniature, beautiful nails are not a reason to deny yourself the pleasure of a fresh design. And with our advice, this is also a great way to emphasize your trepidation and femininity.

Photo collections different options manicure, tips on choosing and applying varnish on short nails.

RULES FOR AN IDEAL MANICURE ON SHORT NAILS

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• When choosing what shape to give your nails, focus on the shape of your fingers. But keep in mind that short almond-shaped nails or soft square shapes look best: rounded tips at this length will shorten the nails.
• A plain manicure is the best option for short nails. On long bright colors They often look too provocative, but short ones will seem more delicate.
• If you love French manicure, try repeating it in the following variation. Apply nail polish that matches your skin tone, and mark the edge of the nail with a very thin white line. So without extra effort your fingers will look slender and well-groomed.
• It is better to use special stickers and stamping on long nails, but you can allow yourself one small design on each nail.
• The most simple circuit Applying polish on short nails looks like this: draw a strip along the center of the nail, starting from its root, and then two more of the same on the sides of the main one.

3 WAYS TO MAKE SHORT NAILS LONGER

1. Watch your cuticles! This rule is relevant for nails of any length, but in the case of short ones it is especially important to follow it: if you move the cuticle, the nail plate will lengthen a little. The cuticle performs protective functions, so cutting it is not recommended. It is better to first soften the cuticle with special means, and then push it away with an orange stick.
2. Perhaps the most effective method quickly lengthen your nails - draw vertical stripes. Your task is to create a contrast between the stripes and the base so that they do not mix.
3. Diagonal stripes will also help lengthen the nail plate a little. Don't be afraid to experiment with rich colors: red, dark green and gold polishes.

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HOW TO CHOOSE POLISH FOR SHORT NAILS?

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• Nude and pastel varnishes – the best choice for short nails. They seem to continue the line of the fingers, making them visually thinner and more graceful. Choose shades that are a shade or two lighter than your skin tone for maximum impact.
• If you use dark shades of varnish, you do not need to paint over the entire nail plate. Leave 1mm of space on each side unpainted: this will also help create the illusion of thinner, elongated fingers.
• No less important than color is the texture of the varnish. Matte and glossy varnishes are yours faithful friends, but it’s better to avoid glitter: your nails will look even shorter.
• Pink, purple, green and blue shades will also perfectly highlight the beauty of short nails.
• If you have bright skin, choose deep red and plum polishes that will create a bright contrast and help draw attention to your nails. Dark and tanned skin is more suitable for orange or, for example, scarlet nail polish (we told you more about how to choose a nail polish to suit your skin tone here).

FASHIONABLE MANICURE 2017 FOR SHORT NAILS: 5 IDEAS

Despite the fact that short nails do not have a large surface area, they provide a wide area for activity. All the most important trends in manicure can – and should! – try on short nails. We tell you how to quickly and easily diversify your manicure.

Ombre

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In recent seasons, gradient nails have been one of the most fashionable manicure options, which often appears at fashion shows, in popular beauty blogs and on the red carpet. To replicate it at home, you will need two polishes from the same range of shades, as well as a regular makeup sponge.

• Paint one half of the nail with a darker color of polish, the other with a lighter color.
  In the same sequence, apply varnishes of the two shades used to the two halves of the sponge.
• Then apply the sponge to the border between the flowers. It is important to apply polish to the sponge each time you work on an individual nail.
• Remove excess varnish that has gone beyond the boundaries, cotton swab soaked in nail polish remover.

If you can’t create a gradient on your nails, try a simplified version. Paint your nails with different varnishes of similar shades - so that the gradient is noticeable not on one nail, but when transitioning from thumb to the little finger.

Metallic

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Feel free to use metallic polishes. On long nails they quickly chip at the tips, but on short nails they will “live” a little longer. Today, all options for “steel” manicure are in fashion: paint silver stripes on your nails, try a “mirror” or chrome manicure, decorate your nails with foil. Or just paint a bright silver stripe on your nails.

Geometry

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Strict geometric designs attract attention, but most of them do not require the participation of a manicurist: you can easily do it yourself.

1. The simplest option is the one in which the tip of the nail is decorated with a clear “arrow”. Draw two lines with a thin manicure brush so that they connect and form an acute angle, “looking” upward - towards the tip of the nail.
2. The second option is to glue strips of masking tape diagonally one at a time: the tape will act as a ruler. Paint the space above the corner with a bright color, leaving the “bottom” bare. This manicure option will help visually stretch the nail plate.

Manicure with dots

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Another simple one fashionable option design that will help visually lengthen the nail plate - a “speckled” manicure.

1. Paint your nails with any polish in one or two layers, let it dry thoroughly.
2. Take any thin brush (manicure or regular, for painting) and place neat dots on your nails with a contrasting shade.
3. You can arrange the dots in a chaotic order, but if you want to make your fingers more graceful, follow a strict sequence: at the base of the nail the dots should be larger than at the tips.

It is important to ensure that the varnish on the brush does not thicken: periodically you need to wash it off with nail polish remover and dip the brush into the bottle again.

"Space" manicure

An Instagram trend that doesn’t want to lose ground. Apply a thicker dark shade - black or deep blue - to the first coat of varnish. Then spread the white polish using a sponge to create a cosmic haze effect. Without waiting for this layer to dry, apply any polish with fine shimmer in the same way. Ready!

MANICURE FOR SHORT NAILS AT HOME

The easiest way to quickly create a manicure for short nails is to cover them with colored varnish. But before that you need to do several important beauty manipulations.

1. Remove any remaining old polish with nail polish remover.
2. Shape your nails by finishing the edges with a nail file.
3. Apply cuticle remover and gently push it with an orange stick closer to the root of the nail.
4. Use a moisturizer or oil and massage the cuticle area properly. Be sure to apply nail degreaser after this or wipe the surface again with nail polish remover.
5. Apply base coat to prevent yellowing of nails. Use the product even if you are going to paint your nails with a light nude polish.

COLOR SOLUTIONS FOR SHORT NAILS

Beauty brands produce polishes in hundreds of shades - and girls who prefer short nails can “try on” any.

Dark manicure

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Black, brown or fashionable shade taupe? Glossy or matte effect? There are no more restrictions! Including seasonal ones: by summer, update your nail polish palette by adding dark cherry, deep purple and khaki shades. These will perfectly highlight a golden tan.

To dark shade looked more rich and deep, apply white varnish as a second layer (after the base coat).

Light manicure

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Light-colored nail polish is the choice for those times when you don’t want to decide anything: soft peach or just transparent polish will suit both evening and office outfits. There is nothing to say about the wedding.

If the light varnish has chipped after a couple of days, and there is no time to renew it, go over the contour with a bright varnish to hide the chips. It will work out interesting option French manicure.

Bright manicure

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Juicy shades of nail polishes today can be combined in any way. Tired of monochromatic manicure? Try painting each finger a different color, like at Ashish, or choose a different shade for each hand, like they did at Fashion East. To extend the life of your manicure, remember the following advice: always paint the tips of your nails not only on top, but also on the sides, as if “enveloping” them with varnish.

White manicure

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Use white polish in a monochromatic manicure if you want to highlight your tan. In other cases, be sure to complement it with nail art: vertical stripes or dots (at the base of the nails). The white color itself does not paint short nails on pale fingers.

Red manicure

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Choose a shade of red depending on your skin tone. If you have fair skin, choose a classic red with a cool undertone - you can be guided, for example, by the color of the sole of Christian Louboutin shoes. For girls with dark or olive skin, red polishes with orange pigments are suitable, and for dark-skinned girls - with a wine color bias.

Pink manicure

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Fuchsia or dusty rose? Again, it all depends on the color of the skin: almost all shades with cool pigments are suitable for fair-skinned people, pink-peach ones are suitable for girls with medium skin tones, and a tan will best highlight Barbie’s favorite color.

Beige manicure

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The cuticle will help you choose the right shade of nude nail polish. Pay attention to how it looks after a manicure: if it has a reddish or grayish tint, it means that the coating of this particular color is definitely not suitable for you.

Blue manicure

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Did you know that blue tint nail polish can affect your entire look? For example, a sea green varnish will help “rejuvenate” your hands, while neon blue will make them appear smaller.

Black manicure

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When using black varnish, follow some specific tips. First, always apply a base coat underneath the polish to ensure the coating spreads evenly. Secondly, before using it, run a brush along the edges of the neck to remove excess product. Third, apply cuticle oil around your nail before removing it. This way the pigment will not leave streaks on the skin.

POPULAR TYPES OF MANICURE FOR SHORT NAILS

Besides a single-color manicure, girls with short nails have dozens of different designs to try. We talk about the most popular and interesting ones.

Glitter manicure

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We have already discussed that using glitter by itself on all nails is undesirable, but this does not mean that you should deny yourself the pleasure of having a shiny and festive manicure. If you still want to use glitter polish in your manicure, you don’t need to paint over the entire nail plate, do bright accent on the tip of the nail using the French manicure technique. Or paint only one nail completely, and decorate the rest with bright, plain varnishes.

Lunar manicure

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A lunar manicure will help to visually lengthen your nail. There are two versions of it: the design either follows the outline of the nail plate, sometimes along its entire length, or follows the shape of the hole at the base of the nail. Both options will help lengthen your nails, but in the second case you should proceed as follows: paint the hole at the base of the nail with a light shade, and apply a bright contrasting varnish to the rest of the nail plate.

Manicure with rhinestones

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Who said that a manicure with rhinestones is not suitable for a day out? Just keep it to yourself: stick a modest sparkling stone on one nail. In all other cases, you don’t have to limit yourself in anything: look for inspiration in our photo selection.

Matte manicure

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Choosing Matt lacquer for nails, keep in mind that it will last less than its “colleague” with a glossy shine. To extend the life of your manicure, use another additional transparent coating (it should also be matte!): this action will seal the effect.

French manicure

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We discussed the topic of French manicure in detail in a separate article: it will be an excellent solution for nails of any length. In the case of short ones, pay close attention to the thickness of the strip at the tip of the nail: too wide will visually shorten it even more.

With an image

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Funny faces, images of fruits, a “marble” effect or bright geometric shapes? Find your ideal option!

What manicure do you prefer?Be sure to write about it in the comments!

In the spring and summer of 2017, the main trend in manicure is naturalness: simplicity and naturalness of the nail shape, moderation of its length. At the very peak are short and ultra-short nails. So for those who are used to, or have been growing long, pointed claws for the sake of fashion, the time has come to shorten them and give them softer, smoother outlines. You will find all the most popular and trendy new items of 2017, photos and descriptions of the main fashion trends and techniques in this article.

Main trends

The most noticeable trend in manicure 2017 is the length of the nails: the edge of the nail extends beyond the fingertip by a maximum of 3-4 millimeters. It's a fashionable foundation stylish manicure season. But to make your nail design truly stylish, also pay attention to the following fashion trends:

• naturalness and naturalness are at the peak of popularity. Since the nail plate naturally has an oval shape, it is the most preferable shape this season. Rounded square, semicircle, and almond shapes are also acceptable. Forget about cat nails, they're a thing of the past;
• elegant coating with matte gel polish, looks uncluttered, soft, can be combined with glossy;
• transparent nails: can be used either as a base for any designs with rhinestones, stones, sparkles, patterns, or as independent nail art;
• French manicure looks perfect and neat on short nails, and it can be either classic or colored French;
• lunar: retro design is at the peak of popularity this season;
• ombre or gradient manicure: this technique has been popular for hair coloring for many years, and now it has become a trend in nail art. This manicure turns out bright, catchy or soft, depending on the chosen shades and color palette;
• graphic nail art: looks original and unusual, with its help you can even visually adjust the width of the nail, making it narrower.

Forget about the fact that the color of your nail polish must match the shade of your lipstick, this rule is a thing of the past. Now you can create bright images without worrying about matching the shade of your lipstick to the color of your nails.

Color preferences

The trend of naturalness and naturalness dictates its own rules not only for the shape of nails, but also for the preferred color palette of manicure 2017. And what could be more natural than delicate pastel shades. In addition, they are neutral and will suit almost any look, location and clothing style. But you shouldn’t think that because of this, manicure for short nails 2017 will look faded and colorless. The restrained color scheme makes it refined, moderately bright, but not flashy, and not too colorful.

Thus, the most popular manicure colors this season will be:

• sand;
• cream;
• blue;
• powdery;
• salmon;
• peach

In a word, fashion is about femininity and tenderness. But still, rich, noble, thick shades of dark wine (Marsala), plum, red, brown and even black do not give up their positions, appearing in manicure both solo and in combination with each other or light colors, metal effect on nails.

The Chinese calendar dictates its own rules, because the year 2017 is indicated by time fire rooster. This means that his preferences should be reflected in fashion trends, including manicure. The rooster is a bright bird, loves multi-color combinations, and therefore a fashionable nail design can be two-color to please it. It is not necessary to turn your hand into a peacock feather; it will be enough to combine bright with pastel, two pastels or two different bright colors in one nail art.

Current nail shape

Regardless fashion trends, nails must have a certain shape, and the same for everyone, otherwise not even the most fashionable nail design with shellac or regular varnish will help make your hands beautiful and well-groomed. In 2017, the classic oval and almond-shaped, as well as the semicircle, are becoming the top ones. Correctly selected and carefully done nail shape can make even the simplest manicure look like you just visited the salon.

But you shouldn’t go against nature and radically change the shape of the nail plate. For example, if you have wide nails, you don’t need to try to make them almond, it will look unnatural and not too beautiful. Also, people don’t like too wide nails. short length, since in this case they visually make the fingers shorter and thicker. In addition, when you paint them, step back a millimeter on both sides of the nail, thereby you can visually narrow it. Small and round marigolds look good in the form of a semicircle or square with sawed-off, softened rounded edges.

Design in one tone

A classic manicure of one color will never lose its relevance. Choose fashionable pastel shades to create it: blue, pink, peach. In spring and summer, white and beige colors will look most advantageous, especially against tanned skin. To create such a fresh manicure, the varnish can be either matte or pearlescent. And here is the shimmer in in this case will be out of place.

Fashionable geometry

At the peak of popularity - geometric shapes and all kinds of lines, they look especially stylish on short nails. After all, depending on how and what lines and shapes you decide to place on the nail plate, you can adjust its shape. In addition, this design looks unusual and modern.

You can arrange the figures in an orderly or chaotic manner, it all depends on what final result you want to get. Diamonds and squares in lavender or light green look especially stylish and summery. You can draw geometric figures only on some fingers, for example, the ring and middle or index fingers, and leave the rest painted in one primary color. Photos of new geometric manicure:

French is always in fashion

French manicure is a classic that never loses its position, a universal and delicate design that will suit any look, both for a young girl and for adult woman. During the cold season in 2017, it was fashionable to make the base a gray, green or wine shade, and still paint the tip of the nail white. But spring comes, it’s warm, and then summer comes, so the colors of the main coating become fresher: blue, beige, powdery, pinkish, peach. Moreover, if the tone seems too bright, you can dilute it.

Another new product is a colored jacket for short nails, that is, instead of the standard white color, the edge of the nail is highlighted with varnish of any color from fashionable palette season. Moreover, the line itself can be either a classic arc or a straight line, in the form of a frame, triangle, letter V or wave. You can mix different shades of the same color, or you can mix completely different colors. The combination of two shades on the hand in a jacket on short nails is especially relevant in 2017.

Ombre: gradient nails

Another current trend– gradient manicure. Initially, the fashionable ombre technique captured the minds of hair stylists, after which nail artists also picked up this wave. After all, how beautiful color transitions look on nails! In this case, ombre can be done with both matte and glossy varnish, even with a sand effect. If there is a darker shade at the base of the bed, this will visually narrow it from below, if it widens the nail. Therefore, depending on what effect you need, choose how the transition from tone to tone should be located.

In addition to the fact that a gradient can be made in one color palette, transitions from color to color will also look impressive, for example, from white to pink, from blue to pale yellow. The brightest new items and photos of ombre design:

Lunar nail art

Another trend is Hollywood or moon manicure on short nails, otherwise called reverse French. By the way, in 2017 it is especially fashionable to do a combined French with a lunar one, that is, highlight both the smile line, that is, the base of the nail bed, and the edge of the nail. At the same time, they should be the same color, but be sure to contrast with the background. Golden holes and edges of the nail on shades of blue and blue look very fresh, bright and stylish.

You can’t go anywhere without metallic nails!

Although it is believed that metal-style nails are a trend in the cold season, they still remain at the top of nail art for spring-summer 2017. The only thing is that you should not do such a manicure for daily wear or completely cover everything with chrome varnish or foil. nails. That is, now a metallic manicure with gel polish on short nails should be appropriate for an event, for example, a themed party.

In addition, only a few nails or their edges can be covered with varnish with a metallic effect or foil, or a special rub, that is, to create a French manicure. By the way, if in winter shades of silver were most popular, now you should give preference to a warm metal - gold. This manicure will look great with an evening hairstyle and a cocktail dress.

Nails in patterns

Painting, done by hand or stamping, on short nails that are fashionable in 2017 is more popular than ever. At the same time, you can create all kinds of designs on your nails either with a specialist in a salon or at home using stamping: special plates with designs and an impression with which the printed pattern is applied to the nail. In this way you can soften a strict manicure or diversify a boring monochromatic one. It can be lace, geometric shapes, chaotic lines, imitation animal skins, abstract curls.

A manicure with patterned nails can be combined with nail art using other techniques, for example, adding rhinestones, beads, and stones. That is, in this case, the design is limited only by the flight of imagination: yours or your nail artist’s. Choose backgrounds in pastel shades or deep wine, burgundy, and brown tones. And the color of the drawing itself should be contrasting and noticeable so as not to merge with the base. Peach, salmon, powdery, light blue, beige backgrounds are preferable.

Combined manicure techniques

Another fashionable trend in manicure on short nails in 2017 is the combination various techniques in one nail design. For example:

• French + broken glass;
• bright gradient + lunar;
• asymmetry: one nail is French, the second is lunar, and their alternation.

The main thing is that the shades in such a manicure are not flashy, but neutral.

Negative space

An original, ultra-fashionable manicure, in which the design on the nail, covered with base varnish, is not applied completely, but is interrupted, left unfinished, creating the effect of an empty space that is not completely filled. In this case, the drawing itself can be applied either in a contrasting color on a light base, or be transparent on a bright background.

Fortunately, in last years Short nails came into fashion. This made life much easier for the fair sex, because with long claws it is difficult to type on a keyboard, fasten clasps on chains, cook, etc. And men do not always consider such “piercing and cutting weapons” sexy. In our selection you will find many ideas for holiday and daily manicure!

1. Neutral and accented

Neutral colors look best on short nails, so don't shy away from a color just because you think it's boring. Instead, surprise with an accent nail because sometimes all you need is a little sparkle.

2. Neutral and glamorous

By painting your nails with a neutral polish, you can easily choose incredible designs to match them. See how these floral curves lengthen even the shortest nails!

3. Bright and accented

Even if you have short nails, you can still use a bright polish! Just create a subtle accent with a muted color - neon always goes well with white!

4. Spectacular drawings

Dark colors often emphasize the beautiful shape of nails and hands. All you need is a little skill. Even handmade hearts will work to accentuate this!

5. Polka Dot Tips: French

As you can see, French manicure in all its variations is excellent for short nails. In this picture, the white color emphasizes the shape of the nail, and the original tip lengthens the nail and attracts attention.

6. Colored and accented tips: French

Who said that the tips of a French manicure have to be natural or white? Add color and don't forget about an accent nail that will draw attention away from the length.

You can avoid stripes on clothes, but use them on your nails! See how diagonal stripes add length, especially if your nails are square-shaped with slightly rounded corners.

You will not spoil anything by choosing a neutral base, and you will have a great opportunity to use a completely unpredictable, even “wild” design for an accent nail. Grrr!

You may think that with short nails you don't have the opportunity to experiment with designs, but this is actually not true at all. Don't be afraid to experiment, even if you have a different design on each nail.

10. Ideas for French manicure

We offer another option for French manicure, which is ideal even for very short nails. Paint the tip of your nail, make sure the polish is clear and glossy and, again, don't forget the glitter!

11. Bright and bold

Short nails look just as good with a bright, bold design as long ones. Choose a base color very bright shade and experiment with different designs - there is no strict rule that allows you to have just one accent nail.

12. Ideas for French manicure-2

When you look for ideas for short nails, you will find many options with French manicure. Here, sparkles and smoothly drawn lines draw attention to the length of the nail, but for the best effect it is extremely important to give the lines a beautiful shape.

In fact, you won't ruin anything by using lines, no matter what base polish you choose. Although you should definitely choose something bright to highlight the silver stripes!

14. Sequins and stars

Don't worry, even if you have short nails, you can still give yourself an artsy manicure. Bring it to life with confetti or even sparkles and stars.

15. Ideas with red color

In fact, red polish looks great on short nails, so don't be afraid to use it. However, to show off your short nails and give them a sassy look, use animal prints.

16. Pretty pink

Light, somewhat reminiscent of Chanel pink color, like this one, will make a wonderful base. Experiment with accents and designs, especially go for a lunar French manicure!

17. Color madness

Whether you choose purple, pink, coral or green, playing with polishes in the same color scheme will serve you well. Just choose your favorite color and go!

18. Jewelry

If you have steady hand, add some decorations to your elegant manicure. A black base works best here.

19. Natural and shiny

It is impossible to describe the beauty of varnish flesh-colored on short nails. Make sure this manicure doesn't look boring with a glitter accent.

20. All sparkles

The truth is, glitter almost always looks chic on your nails. Just try not to overdo it with big glitters, small ones like these will look much better.

21. Ethnic patterns

Do you really have a steady hand? After all, ethnic patterns look perfect on short nails, and now it’s the squeak of the season.

22. Simple red

As mentioned earlier, red looks great on short nails. If you want something simple, but at the same time sophisticated, then use a seductive red!