Gothic manicure, makeup and hairstyles 2022: fresh ideas for your look

Peculiarities

Gothic is always dark colors, pointed shapes, stained glass windows, and various catchy ornaments. Like any other style, this manicure has its own characteristics.

Nail shape

For a Gothic manicure, they often choose pointed nail shapes, which are also called stilettos. This form is due to this direction in art, which can be seen by looking at ancient temples made in this style.

This method of decorating nails is also suitable for almond-shaped nails. Manicure in this style can be performed on plates of any length. The master rarely resorts to the square shape. Usually short nails are made oval.

Age category

Previously, Gothic design was common only within a subculture. It is the Goths who like to paint their nails black and other dark colors, make prints with sharp edges on them, and glue large and bright stones in order to express themselves in this way.

Now this design has acquired its own characteristics and unique elements that can appeal to any girl.

It cannot be said that this manicure style is reserved for a particular age category, but this technique is most often used by young people. If desired, if you know when to stop and have good taste, you can make a nice design for a lady of Balzac’s age.

Color palette

The main gothic shade is black. But this is not the only tone that is used in the nail industry. The following color schemes are suitable for a manicure in a Gothic style:

• cherry;
• grey;
• wine;
• Bordeaux;
• tin;
• metallic silver;
• pure white;
• violet.

cherry

grey

Stylet

This option is suitable for extended nails or your own long nails strengthened with a base. The stiletto is made on all fingers or just one. To lengthen, the master applies high-quality gel to the nail plate. The composition dries well under a UV lamp. After fixing, the natural nail is cleaned of gel and covered with a camouflage base, lengthening the contour to create a French manicure. Another layer of camouflage, diluted with a transparent composition, is applied along the contour. Each layer is thoroughly dried. The tip is coated with a colorless gel, and the “smile” is tinted with varnish of the selected contrasting shade. The nail is placed in a special clamp to give it a sharp, regular shape. The shortcomings are cut out.

moderate stilettos

long stilettos with spikes and crosses

Matte black

An incredibly popular solution that must be executed as carefully as possible. Black will highlight all the irregularities and flaws of the form. The cuticle and plate must be perfectly processed.

matte

Black with red

The classic combination of black and red is preferred by confident and passionate ladies. The design is not suitable for office everyday life, but looks stylish at a party. It should be combined with an appropriate modest or classic outfit so as not to look vulgar.

black and red with a grin

black and red with pentagram

With spikes

Jewelry, bags and shoes with spikes have been in fashion for many seasons now. Nail experts offer to implement the popular trend on nails of any shape and length. You will need a dark base varnish and decorations - cone-shaped beads or silver rhinestones. With this design you can go to a party or concert. It is a pity that it does not last long and requires extremely careful handling.

thorns

Black and red manicure with stones

This type of design is made according to the principle of the Gothic French. It will require almost the same materials and tools, only in this case you need gel polishes in both red and black colors, silver foil, a thin brush, special glue and stones.

Gothic style nails for this design are designed like this:

• as in the previous case, first the nail is given a certain shape, the plate is covered with a base, and then the master makes a red jacket on the nail;
• in the center, grabbing half of the gel coating and the jacket, draw an oval with a thin brush, drawing two curls from it in different directions downwards;
• now we print the foil in the center of the oval in one motion;
• in the place where the curls meet, we attach the stones with glue;
• cover with top coat and dry.

Gothic ombre

A fashionable gradient transition can be realized using a combination of black and purple, burgundy and gray. This option does not require additional decor; it is self-sufficient.

Lace

Manicures with lace are created using stencils. They are applied to the nail plate, covered with a base color, and painted over the outline with black. Ornate patterns are finished with a matte or glossy top. One or more marigolds are decorated with an ornament. Lace looks beautiful in combination with a jacket.

Inscriptions

If you are looking for an interesting minimalist design, make nail art with a lettering in a Gothic font. Manicure with letters is always relevant and appropriate.

Crosses

Luxurious nail art with a cross of rhinestones or sparkles on a deep dark background is extravagant and elegant at the same time. It attracts the attention of others and makes the girl stand out from the crowd. An alternative is to draw crosses in a color contrasting with the main tone of the plate. The more interesting the shape of the picture, the more advantageous it looks.

Flowers

Blood red buds on a black background – classic gothic. This print is used by leading fashion houses. The main floral motif is a rose with thorns.

Gothic manicure with designs: new designs

Pay special attention to the designs and decoration of the Gothic manicure. After all, just a dark coating, long sharp nails are only part of the picture that will ultimately form the beauty called Gothic nail art. Need details. That is what the drawings will become. Experts advise paying attention to abstraction, magical objects, snakes, bats, fire, crosses, graves, voodoo dolls, and so on. All this can be created by the master himself or using stamping/stickers.

Bloody manicure

This type of nail art is very easy to do, so it’s perfect for beginners.

1. We take black or white varnish as a base (the first option is darker) and cover the entire nail plate with it. Let dry.
2. Then, using a special brush (you can take a toothpick), randomly decorate the surface with dots, strokes and streaks of bright scarlet varnish.
3. After drying, seal the manicure with a top coat.

Medium length nail design

The average length of nails is considered the most universal. A manicure looks great on them, suitable for both long and short shapes. In addition, the average length does not interfere with life and everyday life. How to decorate medium-length nails:

• Fluffy manicure. It is created using flock - a special coating made from fibers. With its help, you can decorate both entire nails and individual elements.
• Stamping design. There is complete freedom for imagination, the flight of which is limited only by common sense. Using stamping, you can completely cover your nails with patterns and ornaments, or you can draw individual elements.
• "Cat's eye" Made with special varnish and small magnets. Due to the metallic particles in the composition necessary to create the effect, the “cat's eye” looks very stylish and unusual in black tones. Ideal for Gothic.
• Creative design involves using all or more of the above techniques simultaneously. This way you can create the most unimaginable nail art.

Gothic manicure on short nails

Short nails greatly limit the way you create a manicure, but they can still look stylish and impressive. It is enough to cover them with varnish. For decoration you can use stamping, flock, bouillons, small beads, and ready-made decals. Moreover, it is enough to decorate only one nail to make the manicure look impressive. And, of course, don’t forget about French - this is a real classic for nails of any length.

Manicure methods

To make the shape and design look beautiful and harmonious, you need to know what tools and materials to use for each type of manicure, as well as how to create the right composition step by step.

Lunar manicure

Moon manicure is also called reverse French manicure. This is all due to the fact that in French they paint the tip of the nail, and in the reverse - the hole.

To design your nails in this style, you will need:

• base and top;
• UV lamp for drying varnish;
• gel polishes in the required colors, two or three pieces;
• orange sticks;
• nail file for modeling the shape;
• beveled brush for gel polish;
• remover for removing the sticky layer;
• round or semicircular stencils.

When doing a Gothic manicure of this type, try to adhere to a certain sequence:

• First, the nails must be given the desired shape, be it stilettos, almond-shaped or oval. Also at this stage, the cuticle is removed using gel and professional scissors. Using a remover, remove the oily layer from the nail plate and treat it with a buff so that the surface is smooth;
• First the base coat is applied. It looks like a thick transparent varnish. Usually dries within 30 seconds;
• Now the first thin layer of gel polish is painted on the nail. This color will highlight the hole, but first it is applied to the entire nail plate. If you want to get a more saturated shade, apply the varnish again;
• when the gel polish is completely dry, a round or semicircular stencil is glued to the upper part of the cuticle;
• Now the part of the nail plate free from the stencil is painted a different color. If the hole turns out darker, then subsequent application is done using an angled brush. If the master has enough experience, he can easily draw a hole by hand;
• The varnish needs to be allowed to dry, this takes a minute or a minute and a half. Afterwards, the stencil is carefully removed, and the design is secured with a top coat, which will give it shine.

To enhance the design, you can use designs, stickers and stones before the topcoat.

Gothic French

This jacket differs from the classic one in that it uses dark shades. Usually it is black and red. To create a Gothic jacket you will need:

• gel polishes or gel paints in black or red colors;
• top and base coats;
• remover;
• thin brush;
• transparent gel.

Step-by-step instructions will help you do everything correctly:

• as in the previous design, first the nails are filed, giving them the correct shape, degreased, and the cuticle is removed;
• when the shape and surface of the nail plate are ready, it is covered with a base, which is dried in a lamp for 30 seconds;
• Now comes the stage of creating the jacket itself. To make it perfectly even, you can use stencils, but a good master can easily draw a French jacket by hand;
• The stencil is glued in the center of the nail so that a beautiful and even smile line remains on the edge, which needs to be painted over. We carefully decorate each plate in this way with the chosen color;
• at the end they are covered with topcoat and dried. If desired, the design can be decorated with decorative elements.

Black and red manicure with stones

This type of design is made according to the principle of the Gothic French. It will require almost the same materials and tools, only in this case you need gel polishes in both red and black colors, silver foil, a thin brush, special glue and stones.

Gothic style nails for this design are designed like this:

• as in the previous case, first the nail is given a certain shape, the plate is covered with a base, and then the master makes a red jacket on the nail;
• in the center, grabbing half of the gel coating and the jacket, draw an oval with a thin brush, drawing two curls from it in different directions downwards;
• now we print the foil in the center of the oval in one motion;
• in the place where the curls meet, we attach the stones with glue;
• cover with top coat and dry.

Gothic French

It can be done quickly and easily. You will need two types of black varnish: matte and glossy. If you have a matte topcoat, you can only use the glossy one. So, black matte French:

1. Create a matte base.
2. We use special stripes to mark the edge of the nail.
3. Cover the edge with glossy varnish.
4. The manicure is ready, now you need to secure it with a top coat.

Gothic French options:

• red matte or glossy base + black edge;
• black base + white edge;
• black base + silver edge;
• white or silver base + black edge.

A French manicure in a Gothic style (pictured) can be decorated with rhinestones, drawings or stickers. The main thing here is to know when to stop and not to overdo it with the design.

Characteristic features of styling

Hair in a goth image is given no less attention than clothes or makeup. Black is the traditional hair color. Often the darkness of the hairstyle is diluted with thin strands in other colors. Alternative shades of dark tones are also popular: chocolate, mahogany, red, ash gray. True blondes are rare among followers of the culture. Although the right hairstyle and makeup can highlight even light hair tones in the right light.

The classic head design for a Goth is long hair. Carelessly tousled hair will create the coveted image of a medieval witch. Strands are rarely left straight. The use of curls is popular. It is recommended not to have tight curls, but to have light waves and rings of different sizes.

A goth's hair does not have to be left loose. It is permissible to collect the strands in a bun, braid them in a loose braid, or tie a high ponytail. The presence of lush weaving on the crown creates a special charm. “Barankas” on the sides are also considered a classic among hairstyles. A new style trend is called imitation horns.

Rocker French

The classic white smile of a French manicure can easily sparkle with daring notes and transform into a component of a brutal design in the style of rock. We change the white color of the tip of the nail to a darker shade and highlight the accent nail in a similar tone. A black base with a silver or gray smile, metallic or glitter stripes that highlight the smile, pieces of foil and kamifubuki look very original on the fingers.

Gothic styling: varieties

Extravagant is a way to show off and distinguish yourself from the environment. Goth styling is hair dyed black, although other shades are also popular today: green, purple, blue, silver and others. But the main color is still considered blue-black. Popular styling methods among Goth girls are the classic style.

• Loose long or ponytail in Gothic style. In the latter option, a wide elastic band with a corresponding pattern with Gothic symbols or other accessories are necessarily used: pendants, stones, beads, and so on. Combed smoothly back or gathered at the top of the head.
• Braided braids with ribbons of dark colors from their own strands or attached, decorated with black roses - this is the “Gothic Lolita” hairstyle known in this subculture. Popular with girls.

• Guys have long hair, and girls have long hair using all kinds of combs.
• The bouffant is a fashionable hairstyle from the bygone 80s. The demand for them is still reviving today. The hair is combed in a chaotic manner, standing upright.
• "Iroquois". This styling style has many variations. In appearance they are very different and sometimes unimaginable and unusual. Often used by punks. There are single and double.

In the gothic subculture, in addition to long-haired styles, there are also haircuts in this style. Young people of this trend prefer graduated haircuts - the ends are pointed and aggressive. But you will learn how to do them from our video tutorials. The video material is presented in an accessible and understandable form with step-by-step implementation of each step.

Self-execution

Making a gothic hairstyle yourself is not at all difficult. It is enough to choose an option that suits your image and appearance, understand the styling technology, and prepare the tools. Needed:

• combs (fine and brush);
• curling iron, curlers or similar;
• elastic bands, hairpins;
• styling products.

In the case of making braids and complex structures, it is recommended to involve an assistant. Adding touches in the form of decorations is also recommended, taking into account third-party opinions.

Ponytail

Many women prefer to tie their hair up with an elastic band, but goth girls should know how to create a gothic ponytail, especially since there are many varieties of it.

Hair can be combed back smoothly and tied with a soft elastic band. You can also gather your hair at the top of your head and leave it beautifully in the front in the form of flowing strands.

For a gothic hairstyle, you need to purchase a wide velvet elastic band with appropriate symbols, for example, a strict black and white flower. For a regular low ponytail, gathered at the back, you will need elastic bands in the form of a necklace or simply decorated with pendants or cameos.

Automatic hair clips are also ideal for long ponytails. This invention will also tell you how to make Gothic hairstyles in more complex configurations.

Gothic Lolita Hairstyle

How to make a gothic hairstyle in the Lolita style? To do this, you need to braid your hair or make ponytails. You can secure them with bows or roses, but always in the Gothic style.

By the way, the image of a goth girl involves not only a stylish hairstyle of a characteristic type, but also an abundance of black cosmetics on the face, and mainly on the eyes. In order not to bother with complex daily makeup, you can get permanent eyelid makeup done in a beauty salon, and then your eyes will always be expressive.

The gothic subculture often contains images of living creatures such as spiders and snakes. That’s why various hair clips and other hair accessories with their images are so popular. You can use them too!

Combs

An indispensable Gothic accessory is a comb. It will give you ideas on how to make a gothic hairstyle and securely fix it. For example, here's what we liked:

Gothic Geisha Hairstyle

Another popular Gothic female image is the geisha. To create a hairstyle in this style you will need special sticks and hairpins.

Hairstyle variations for different hair lengths

To match the Gothic style, short hair does not have to be subjected to complex styling. The hair is washed, the moisture is squeezed out, and treated with foam or gel. The strands are lifted up by hand, forming a torn texture. It is good if the haircut is done with feathers or using the jagged edge technique. In the central part of the hairstyle, it is permissible to form waves in the style of the 30s, and tousle the ends in disarray. It is permissible to leave the square in the classic version.

A goth's medium-length hair looks best in a bun. There is no attempt to smooth out the design. Pomp suits the style more. It is recommended to select several strands from the bunch, which are directed in different directions using fingers and styling. Light curls may form. Loose or collected strands thrown to one side look no less attractive for a goth.

Long hair opens up space for imagination. It is permissible to simply dishevel the strands. You can assemble a simple design in the form of a fluffy tail on the top of your head. The strands look well combed. The design of braids, plaits, and curls is charming. A typical option for goths would be bagels or voluminous buns on the sides.

Black and white manicure

The classic duo of black and white colors offers many variations for a rocker design. You can beautifully highlight a couple of nails with a white accent, or vice versa, use black varnish for such purposes. This combination involves adding a variety of inscriptions to the manicure, contrasting black or white designs in the form of skulls, images with a guitar, crosses, and so on. It is also possible to decorate the coatings with shiny decorative elements, for example, crystals or metallized strips.

What is gothic makeup?

A lot of time has passed since the goth subculture emerged in Great Britain in the 70s. But even now, more than a decade later, many continue to turn to Gothic images. In the wake of the popularity of films and TV series about vampires, this is especially relevant, because in Gothic culture the vamp theme is one of the most widespread. Gothic makeup has become in demand again - as an addition to looks for themed parties.

Gothic makeup has little in common with classic makeup. It is distinguished by gloominess, and this effect is sometimes achieved by radical methods, choosing bold beauty solutions - they whiten the face with the lightest foundation, draw sweeping black arrows, paint the lips with blood-red lipstick. Not in an everyday manner, but as if you were creating fantasy makeup for a thematic shoot.

This type of makeup does not imply a variety of colors. On the contrary, everything is strict here: black is the main color, dark gray is the auxiliary color, sometimes red or dark burgundy is added to them.

Gothic manicure 2021-2022: dark design

Of course, if we talk about Gothic manicure, then an association immediately arises with dark colors, most often black or purple. Indeed, this color palette is the most common in the presented style. However, in addition to the above two tones, red, burgundy, dark blue, graphite gray, and brown are used in Gothic manicure.

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Gothic makeup for girls

Girls, especially those who are bright and self-confident, often take some makeup techniques from the “Gothic”. They draw thick arrows, use dark shadows, draw designs on the face. Unfortunately, the mix of styles often leads to disharmony. Let's learn how to do real gothic makeup - according to all the rules of the genre.

Eyes

In gothic makeup, the eyes are the central object, on which special emphasis is placed. And everything else - lips, eyebrows and skin tone are an addition.

To work with the eyes you will need:

• dark pencil;
• shadows of different shades;
• liquid eyeliner – black or dark gray;
• tassels;
• white pencil (or shadow);
• black mascara.

The first stage of eye makeup is applying light shadows to the eyelids. This will deepen the dark color. Next, everyone acts in accordance with the chosen type of makeup. At the same time, there are rules that are recommended to be followed when creating any Gothic images.

How to do gothic eye makeup:

1. Using a dark pencil or eyeliner, draw the contours of the eyes. Then draw a line along the eyelashes and along the inner line of the lower eyelid.
2. The proportion of the eyes must be maintained. Make an angle of 45 degrees between the outer corner of the arrow and the narrow part of the eyebrow - extend the outline of the eye a little.
3. Apply dark shadows on top of the pencil, leaving a light area under the eyebrow. Shade from the inner corner to the outer, filling the entire gap between the arrow and the eyebrow. This technique visually enlarges the eyes, making them dark and stern, which is what is required in gothic makeup.
4. Accentuate your makeup with jet black or dark gray mascara, applying it thickly to your eyelashes. To prevent them from sticking together, first use a brush - it creates volume, and then separately increase the length. You can use overhead beams and various decorative elements.

If desired, you can paint the upper eyelids and spaces under the eyes with dark or contrasting paint - blue, burgundy, red. This technique allows you to make the image even more extravagant.

You can apply artistic painting on your eyelids - cobwebs, spiders, crosses and anything else that your imagination suggests. Another interesting step is to draw “extensions” of the eyelashes to the eyebrows. You can also add bright blue shadows or multi-colored lenses to your makeup.

In gothic makeup, a full eye contour is allowed, in which the inner corners of the eyes are painted black and slightly lengthened.

Lips

Lips are the finishing touch to a gothic make-up. Only in it is possible a combination of bright lips and eyes.

Color options:

• black, dark gray and charcoal;
• blue and purple and all their shades;
• red, burgundy, wine, cherry, ruby;
• brown, brick, earthy.

Playing with colors is allowed; they can be combined in any way. It is allowed to disrupt the natural outline of the lips - lengthen the corners, add angularity to the lines. Violation of lip proportions is a common occurrence for gothic makeup.

Lipstick or other lip product is applied in the same way as in other makeup styles, for this:

1. Clean your lips with a scrub.
2. Moisturize them.
3. Draw the outlines.
4. Fill in the drawn outline with lipstick.
5. If desired, add patterns.

In “Gothic”, preference is given to the matte surface of the lips and, to achieve a greater effect, they are powdered a little.

On every day

A gothic style, devoid of ultra solutions, may well become makeup for every day. But you need to take into account the individual characteristics of your pastime. This kind of makeup is unlikely to be suitable for work or school. Or you will have to make it lighter. We will consider this option further.

• Step one. Apply a tone, spread ultra-light foundation or makeup not only over the face, but also over the neck - if you don’t tint it, you’ll get an unattractive mask effect. Apply the tone evenly. Correct all defects with a corrector of the same shade as the cream.

• Step two. Apply a suitable primer, and then do classic eye makeup - apply white shadows and blend, and then do the makeup that you prefer: Arrows. Draw a wide line, making an expressive point at its end. For deep-set eyes, draw arrows not from the inner corners of the eyes, but from the center of the eyelid. If you are not afraid of bold decisions, make an arrow along the entire length of the eyelid. Make its outlines as clear as possible.
• Emphasis on the contour. For girls with drooping eyelids, an emphasis on the contour is more suitable than simple arrows. Use a black pencil to outline the eyes and shade the lines. The result is makeup with a “smoky” effect.
• Smoky eyes. Apply primer and base color (preferably white). Blend them along the eyelashes and then at the outer corners of the eyes. The result will be a lighter version of the Gothic “smokey”.

To draw Gothic arrows, use gel, liquid or “felt-tip pen” eyeliner. It is easier to apply the image if you use eyeliner with a swivel brush.

1. Step three. Apply a pale shade of lipstick from the Nude range to your lips. Or use a classic wine shade.

To school

Before you come to school wearing gothic makeup, you should consider the attitude of teachers and administration on this issue. But even if children are allowed to use decorative cosmetics when attending an educational institution, moderation must be observed.

How to do makeup for school:

1. Apply a light tone to your face, but not too white, so that it does not look like a mask. Stick to the palest nude palette. Do not use products with a thick texture and do not apply them in layers.
2. Focus on the eyes; to do this, use the most gentle “Gothic” techniques. You can make small arrows and shade your eyelids a little according to the rules of classic Gothic makeup.
3. For lips, use matte lipstick from the “gothic palette”, but in the most natural shade. Burgundy, wine or earthy shades are suitable.

Interesting video about the rules and mistakes of school makeup in the Gothic style: