Zebra manicure is the most neutral and fashionable nail design in a classic style. It looks especially impressive in black and white, and fashionable in color. Drawing a zebra print can be difficult, but stamping and slider design techniques will come to the rescue. We have collected all the best shades with which the zebra pattern looks organic. The selection includes bright and delicate nails with zebra, dark shades and multi-colored nail designs. See the selection and get inspired by ideas for short and long nails.
Fashionable manicure 2022 with zebra print
“Zebra” is the main print of 2022, which has long been associated with changes in life and the expectation of a white stripe. He won the hearts of all street style fashionistas. Many trends used this fashion direction: Blumarine, Baldinini, Proenza Schouler, Topshop. Nail art with a zebra looks good in pedicures and manicures, for example, as an accent. Zebra print is also a cool addition to a monochromatic manicure. Moreover, in absolutely any options from pastel to contrasting colors. Therefore, manicurists experiment with color - try new non-trivial colors.
Why choose a cage?
Cage on nails is far from new. Manicurists have been performing this design for more than 10 years. However, this does not mean that the pattern does not change. Previously, small checks were in trend, then to match the color of clothes, with patterns, houndstooth, checkerboard, etc.
Today, a stylish and fashionable checkered manicure is:
- ✅ Design made with a thin brush on a colorless basis;
- ✅ A pattern that stands out due to one contrasting color;
- ✅ Perfectly straight lines;
- ✅ Cage sizes - large or medium;
- ✅ This is the main accent in manicure; there are no other decorative elements (rhinestones, stones, broths).
Short nails with zebra print
On short nails they play with the shades and proportions of the contrasting stripe. For example, a deliberately large zebra print distracts attention and visually enlarges short nails. And a small pattern reduces the level of aggressiveness. Short zebra nails add expressiveness to monotonous looks. And they won’t let you get bored in the spring-summer and autumn-winter periods.
#2 Black checkered manicure
Such a laconic and restrained pattern as checkered requires the use of equally calm shades. The undoubted leaders of recent seasons are achromatic black and white colors.
A manicure in black is no longer perceived as so extraordinary, so nothing prevents you from using checkered dark nail art to create business and everyday designs. Black color is the defining color in this manicure, so there should be a little more of it than other shades.
Here are some black checkered design options:
- a combination of matte and glossy gel polish - gloss is used to draw lines
- checkerboard pattern on the nails with individual nails painted with solid black gel polish
- Houndstooth pattern - the pattern was first presented in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Audrey Hepburn. Houndstooth was also created by Coco Chanel, but today this pattern faces some discrimination. It cannot be used in clothing, accessories, or manicures of TV presenters.
- black pattern with other shades - add red, yellow, orange elements to the black pattern
Long nails with zebra print
- Since the zebra pattern itself is of high contrast, it is especially captivating when combined with bright shades.
- A special chic is to mix black and white zebra with rich colors or decor. For example, zebra black and white pattern + long red nails.
- But beige, transparent, white and black next to an animal zebra print make the nail design less aggressive.
- You can’t do without a combination of animal prints.
Burgundy using gradient or ombre technique
A great option that will bring with it not only style, but also a beautiful nail design - what every girl and woman needs. Burgundy color - densely pigmented. The design combines the gradient beautifully:
- with black,
- purple,
- blue,
- pink, orange and red-raspberry shades.
Other contrasting, as well as smooth transitions of two, three and even five colors close in tone are also welcome. Examples of combinations are in the selection of photos at the end of the article.
French jacket with zebra print
A contrasting stripe looks interesting in combination with a French nail design, like a bright accent. But even here, fashionistas do not stop at the classic black and white print and experiment with color. For example, pink “zebra” is quite common in manicure 2022. You can also choose one shade for a French manicure or several for each plate. Add rhinestones and glitter to your design. The fashionable palette includes all the colors of the rainbow, from soft pastels to bright neon.
Checkered skirt, checkered nails - cozy checkered manicure
Do you want to be modern, fashionable, keeping up with the times, but at the same time show that you are not alien to individuality and the ability to skillfully swim against the tide when necessary? Line your nails with a multi-colored checkerboard.
What is it like, this always different and unpredictable cell? For your choice:
- minimum of straight lines;
- intersecting diagonals;
- small crow's feet;
- Burberry check;
- delicate patterns reminiscent of grandmother's embroidery on napkins.
Black and white nail design with zebra print
If you like a more discreet style, opt for a design in black and white natural colors - you can even go to the office with this manicure. However, if you like to surprise, feel free to combine blue, orange, pink, green, yellow, red with a black and white zebra print.
#3 White checkered manicure
On a light background, the checkered pattern looks much more noticeable and brighter. Use delicate milky or pink colors for your design, complement them with contrasting black or red elements.
As for the pattern itself, you can also use any one you like. On a white background, glenchek, Vichy, pepita (interlacing of two-color lines), houndstooth, guineme, and argyle look great.
Ultra-fashionable zebra manicure in alternative colors
Unexpectedly, many bright colored patterns decorate the zebra manicure - a trend. Take a closer look at the design with this pattern in yellow, red and shiny tones, which is used to decorate all the nails or just one or two. You can also try new acid shades for your glossy or matte manicure.
Beautiful burgundy manicure with a pattern
Nail art is actively used by many women. Masters draw laconic patterns: abstraction, silhouette drawings and single flowers. If you are tired of minimalism, you can change it to a geometric print - squares, triangles, ovals, stripes. Also, sparkling red-burgundy shades can complement drawings made using the watercolor technique and shiny foil applications.
A design to suit your mood or time of year will help you create a slider design that can be used to decorate one or two nails.
Multi-colored zebra manicure
Different designs and colors on nails are bold ideas based on the color wheel! However, do not forget about two-color manicure - it is also popular. For example, a combination of zebra and two light shades of purple. By the way, pastel lavender, blue-violet, lilac tones are the main colors of 2022. A winning nail art with a zebra will wonderfully decorate the “different hands” design - bright colors and stylish prints will not go unnoticed.
Fashionable checkered manicure 2019-2020: a classic pattern that is always in fashion
Fashion trends and tendencies are rapidly replacing each other and sometimes even avid fashionistas cannot keep up with stylish new items. Among this dynamic fashion cycle, there is one constant classic - the checkered pattern. The cage is not afraid of fashion trends and trends; it always looks laconic and stylish.
If you want your look to always look appropriate and stylish, then be sure to add checkered items to your wardrobe. Just look at the iconic trench coat from Burberry, which is in the wardrobe of almost every fashionista. These are the things that speak of a girl’s good taste.
As for checkered marigolds, they can also be classified as a classic decor option. Checkered nail art is a real treasure trove of imagination, because the color and arrangement of the stripes can be absolutely anything. Let's look at several main types of checkered patterns that will be relevant this season:
- Scottish cell
- gingham
- chess square
- tweed
- quilted pattern
- houndstooth
- Burberry and others
Zebra manicure with shiny decor
Such variations, when we can afford to design nails with shiny decor, are thought out very carefully. Because ideas that catch the eye symbolize tastelessly. Nail art with a zebra, overloaded with bright stripes, rhinestones, and sparkles looks cheap. If you want shine, use decor in doses. For example, in the form of sparkles, foil elements, thin lines of “cobweb” paint to look like noble metal.
Zebra or tiger?
Burgundy manicure with gold foil and sparkles
A manicure in burgundy color can be an excellent solution for both a New Year's party and any celebration. If you want to achieve a festive effect, decorate your nail design with a little gold or silver sparkles, foil or a scattering of rhinestones. As an option for the holidays, you can order a master to make a print from burgundy foil on translucent varnish.
New Year's zebra nails
Festive expressive nail designs are an indispensable element of the New Year's look. Where the use of decor, gloss and shine is justified. And therefore, new New Year's ideas abound in stylish manicures with a shiny zebra pattern, where they use reflective varnish or sparkles, rubbing, and pieces of gold. But when choosing holiday decor and materials, try to see the design in advance using examples.
