A little history
The origin of lunar manicure occurred in the 20s of the 20th century. For the next two decades, this option was the most popular, then the love for it faded somewhat, giving way to new ways of decorating marigolds.
At that time, the lunalu - the base of the nail (translated as “little moon”, which gave the name to the manicure) - remained a natural color, only in extremely rare cases it was covered with colorless varnish.
A little later, already in the 30s, thanks to the development of the cosmetic industry, varnishes began to acquire more and more bright colors, and the fashionable moon manicure became even more noticeable on the fingers of celebrities, which led to an increase in the popularity of this type of nail decoration.
The lunar manicure owes its second birth to Christian Dior, who demonstrated it at the next show of his new collection. Therefore, it is often called a Dior manicure.
The third name: Hollywood (reverse) French appeared as a contrast to the usual French manicure.
Who is it suitable for?
As the photos of the lunar manicure show, this nail design is perfect for women with any length of the nail plate. It looks very cute on short nails, gracefully emphasizes the average length, and slightly shortens too long nails.
You can use it as an everyday decoration, choosing the colors of the classic spectrum:
- Beige;
- Sand;
- White;
- Grey;
- Light chocolate;
- Dark cherry.
It will also look unusual at a formal reception; in this case, preference is given to more saturated tones:
- To the noble black;
- Bright scarlet;
- Charming blue.
Pastel tones are suitable for relaxation:
- Blue;
- Lavender;
- Yellow;
- Pink;
- Mints.
This type of nail design will look great on a long trip. When using an unpainted hole, nail regrowth will be practically unnoticeable.
Combine with French
An interesting design option: when both the tip of the nail and the lunula stand out in color. This manicure will look good on medium-length nails. It is important that the shape of both sections of the nail plate is the same. For this design, you can also use gel polishes. To get a joint manicure, you should first do it according to the instructions described above, and finally apply stencils so that the tip of the nail remains visible. Paint the free edge with varnish to match the color of the resulting lunula. You can experiment: try to make a moon manicure with shellac, combine it with a French manicure, use different colors. A simple technique for performing such a manicure allows you to do it yourself, without resorting to the help of salon specialists. And the sophistication of this design will allow you to look original and unusual.
Moon manicure options
Lunar manicure 2022 has no restrictions on color and designs; it allows any combination with other methods of nail decoration. But a few expert tips will help you create a truly fashionable and attractive coating:
- Minimalism. This option uses nude shades, clear lines, minimal or complete absence of decor. Minimalism often uses only one color, and the lunalu is separated by a thin line shaped like an arch. Elegance and simplicity will be ensured by the calm color of the varnish.
- Triangular holes. The unusual shape of this manicure is perfect for long, square-shaped nails, giving them additional grace. In this case, you can limit yourself to highlighting the hole only on a few fingers, designing the rest in a more familiar way.
- Thin arches. Small strips separating the hole from the other plate will add originality and style to the owner of the manicure.
- French. The combination of classic and reverse French will help create a feeling of stability and confidence.
- Holes of fantasy shapes. In this case, lunulae can be drawn in completely different places on the nail plate, have several lines, or be parallel to the base of the nail.
The combination of matte varnishes and metallic-style coatings, the design of the hole with rhinestones, sparkles, and floral patterns will look unusual.
What is a manicure with a hole called?
In fact, a lunar manicure or a manicure with holes is some kind of alternative version of the familiar French manicure (French). French is when the top of the nail is highlighted with a different color of polish from the main color of the nail.
The traditional version uses flesh-colored varnish, white and transparent.
Traditional French manicure
A more modern option involves the presence of more contrasting colors, additional patterns, gradients, rhinestones, and sparkles.
French manicure with rhinestones
French jacket with glitter and patterns, asymmetrical
Manicure with holes - highlighting the hole of the nail from below with a different color, rhinestones, sparkles, whatever.
So, the main difference between a real French manicure and a lunar manicure is that a French manicure involves highlighting the nail from above, and a lunar manicure from below.
Moon manicure with additional elements
Sometimes masters use not semicircular holes, but triangular ones. The manicure turns out stylish and unusual.
Manicure with triangular holes
Some masters, at the request of clients, can combine moon manicure and French manicure. Then a very beautiful, fashionable, combined manicure is born. You can add rhinestones, patterns and sparkles to this manicure. But you need to know when to stop, since the abundance of small details greatly distracts attention.
Combined moon manicure and French manicure
Features of manicure on short nails
Owners of short nails can become even more tender and cuter with this type of nail design, but when designing such nails it is better:
- Choose natural colors;
- Eliminate clearly defined boundaries;
- Don't get carried away with additional decor.
Youth manicure with polka dots
This lunar manicure on short nails looks flirty and romantic. It is very easy to perform, so even a beginner can handle it. To complete it you will need: a light beige varnish, a stencil for a French jacket, black varnish, dots for drawing dots, golden varnish, a thin brush, a base and a finish. Manicure is performed in this order:
- First you need to do a hygienic manicure. Cover the surface of the nails with a transparent base compound and let it dry.
- Next, along the line of the moon, we make a stencil for the jacket, and paint the nail above the stencil with a light beige varnish. If the varnish is liquid, it is better to do two layers of coating. Now carefully peel off the stencils.
- When the polish is completely dry, paint black dots on the nails. If you do this using dots, then all the dots will be the same size.
- Draw a golden strip along the border of the moon line. To do this, use a thin brush and varnish.
- To make your manicure last longer, you can use a clear topcoat.
This manicure looks especially beautiful on short nails, but if desired, it can also be used on long manicures.
Moon calendar
A beautiful manicure will create a great mood and make you feel like a “prom queen” in any situation. Of course, beautiful and well-groomed nails will require appropriate clothing and hairstyle, but that’s a completely different story.
But taking care of your nails not only gives you a sense of confidence; the right days of care treatments will help bring wealth and success into the life of a lovely lady:
- Monday will relieve the lady of a bad mood, relieve the effects of stress, reduce blues, and ensure a good mood.
- Tuesday will help improve your financial condition and improve your health.
- Wednesday will be a favorable day for strengthening the immune system, organizing thoughts and affairs, and achieving success in professional activities. A visit to the master on Wednesday is ideal for ladies who have fallen under the influence of chronic fatigue syndrome and professional burnout. In addition, the visit may bring good news and long-awaited news.
- Thursday is health day. Getting your nails in order on the fourth day of the week will help you cope with many problems in this area.
- Friday is dedicated to Venus: the goddess of love and beauty. But doing a trim manicure on this day is not recommended. But you can do artistic painting and other types of design ideas. Using scissors and wire cutters may make you feel worse.
- Saturday. Getting your nails done on your first day off will help solve money problems and avoid unnecessary debt. In addition, this day can prevent the development of chronic diseases and find your betrothed.
- Sunday. This is the most inappropriate day for a manicure. Since ancient times, Sunday has been considered a day of rest, when sharp objects attract evil spirits. So it’s better to devote your second day off to more relaxing procedures or complete relaxation.
In addition to the days of the week, it is worth paying attention to the date on the calendar:
- The first half of the month is suitable for owners of short nails. Marigolds cut during this period will grow by leaps and bounds.
- The second half of the month is responsible for strengthening the plate and treating fungal diseases. During this same period, it is good to get rid of cuticles and hangnails.
You should not do manicure on days when the Moon passes through the constellations Cancer and Gemini.
The lunar manicure calendar for the year will help you choose the most suitable day.
