Every year there are more and more interesting design options for manicure. Sometimes trends come back and what was not relevant yesterday becomes a real hit today. This is exactly what can be said about a manicure with a rainbow. Agree, this is a very bold design that not every girl will dare to make. But nevertheless, it can be adapted and brought to life even in a minimalist style.
Rainbow manicure: what is it?
There are many ways to do a rainbow manicure.
Its main difference is the presence of the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet in different combinations. Not all colors, their different shades and combinations can be used. In addition, this term often means simply a colored and bright manicure, where the main tones of the color scheme are adjacent.
Photos of Leopard Nail Designs
A lot of girls love leopard print - dresses, tights, bags... and manicure is no exception. For a leopard print manicure to turn out beautiful and neat, you don’t have to go to a professional.
Let's try to make it ourselves, because leopard coloring is one of the simplest and easiest. First you need to choose a not very bright base color. We apply it, after it dries we begin to draw the specks.
Specks can be black, white, red and other colors. The main thing is that this color should contrast with the base color.
Stains can be applied with a brush or a regular needle or even a toothpick. They should be applied in a chaotic order. A leopard has no even spots.
There are a lot of options for how to make a leopard manicure - here you can experiment not only with patterns, but also with different shades.
French manicure with leopard design.
French manicure with leopard design
Rainbow manicure 2020-2021
The tendency to use all the colors of the rainbow in manicure at once burst into the world of nail art relatively recently, but has already gained enormous popularity among the fair sex. Initially, to create it, all nails were covered with gel polish of different colors in the required sequence, which every child knows from childhood.
However, this incredibly simple variation of nail design quickly faded into the background and gave way to much more interesting types of nail decoration. Thus, rainbow nail design 2020-2021 can be created using a variety of techniques, ranging from multi-level gradients to the fashionable modern technology called “color splashes.”
Peculiarities
Rainbow manicure is very unusual, because it is not limited to seven colors. You can use any shades. The only thing that is not very welcome is the active use of black, as it overshadows the overall picture, however, it is allowed to use black for any small inserts and inclusions.
This design has many advantages: it is uplifting, unique, and can be made in any color. However, there are also disadvantages: doing a rainbow manicure at home is not so easy, and you will need perfect nails.
Interesting trends
In addition to the classic rainbow manicure, you can combine two colors on each nail; for this it is important to choose tones that complement each other. They are applied from the thumb to the little finger. It can be red and yellow-orange, orange and yellow-green, yellow and green-blue, green and blue-violet, blue and violet. The second hand should have the same combination.
Instructions for using the Gradient technique
Nail art specialists offer beautiful ladies simple and clear instructions on how to make a rainbow manicure using the Gradient technique.
First you need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials. For this manicure, performed with a sponge, you will need:
- varnishes of white and rainbow shades (red, orange, yellow, green (or light green), blue, indigo and violet), the number of the latter can be reduced as desired;
- and nail polish remover with cotton swabs.
The execution should begin by applying a base coat and a white tint to all nails. After which the latter is allowed to dry completely. Next, the sponge is cut into five parts (according to the number of nails on one hand) and two or three colored shades are applied to each of them so that the first on each part is the last shade of the previous one. Using sponges, the gradient is applied to the nail plates. Then let it dry completely. The final step is to adjust and remove the polish from the skin around the nails. This is how easy it is to do a rainbow manicure at home. If desired, it can be decorated with additional sparkles or coated with phosphorescent varnish.
Rainbow manicure for short nails
Charming manicure 2020-2021, rainbow, can be performed on any shape and length of the nail plates. Those with short nails usually choose to cover each finger sequentially with a separate color, since this variation of multicolor colorful nail art is the easiest to implement. In addition, you can carefully paint a rainbow or seven colors on one accent nail, covering all other plates with a single-color gel polish of any shade from the colorful spectrum.
A vertical rainbow ombre manicure with insufficient length of nail plates is very difficult to perform, however, this does not apply to its horizontal variation. A horizontal gradient looks great, regardless of the shape and length of the nails, so it is often chosen for decorating neat and natural short plates. In addition, in this case, you can use simple and laconic prints that use all the colors of the spectrum at once - multi-colored drops or colored splashes.
Rainbow manicure for long nails
Owners of long nail plates have ample opportunities to realize their fantasies, for example:
- vertical and horizontal gradient;
- French with a rainbow on the free edge of each nail, including diagonal;
- painting the nails in different colors in combination with highlighting the hole or negative space;
- rainbow nail rub, which can be used both to highlight accent fingers and to cover all nail plates;
- design with patterns that go well with the rainbow. As a rule, these are rain, sun, clouds and other motives.
Instructions for using the French manicure technique
Rainbow French manicure is performed a little differently and requires the beautiful lady to have some experience in performing nail art.
Apply clear varnish to the nail plate. As soon as it is completely dry, a triangle is drawn with the first shade from the right corner with a regular brush. Its upper corner should begin a millimeter above the extreme point of the free nail plate. Next, apply the remaining shades diagonally with a thin brush, ending at the highest starting point. Allow the shades to dry, then apply translucent varnish with glitter along the boundaries between the shades. However, glitter polish can be replaced with silver or gold. The final step is to apply a fixing varnish.
Rainbow French and other options for using the rainbow on nails
Rainbow manicure has no limits in the choice of decorative elements and design variations. The high professionalism of the artist, as well as modern trends in nail art, will help transform a rainbow combination of colors. Such a manicure will not only bring a smile to your face, but can also be a harmonious addition to a classic French manicure.
In addition to nail polishes, you can create a rainbow on your nails using the following decorative elements:
- Microbeads
. Today, microbeads of various colors are available for sale. To create a rainbow on your nails, beads can be carefully laid out in strips or you can pre-mix all the colors of the rainbow and make a loose manicure. Microbeads are used as the main design element or as an additional decorative element. - Glitter
. Colored glitter is a good addition to a rainbow-style manicure. Different shades of glitter can be purchased separately and mixed. Large glitter in the shape of a honeycomb looks trendy this season. - Colored ribbons
. The advantage of bright stripes is that they can be used as an element of the rainbow on the nails, and that with their help you can very clearly distinguish the individual colors of the manicure. - Slider (stickers)
. By purchasing ready-made stickers with various image options, you can quickly create a neat manicure. In rare cases, the stickers do not fit the size of the nail, then you have to trim them a little. The gluing technique is very simple and does not require special manicure skills. - Colored sand
. This decorative material is ideal for creating a rainbow on your nails. The simplest use case is to decorate each nail in a separate color. Experienced craftsmen practice creating a rainbow gradient using colored sand without a sponge, a longitudinal or transverse rainbow with clear edges.
Rainbow nail designs can be very diverse. A rainbow can have a longitudinal, crimped or transverse direction. It is often painted on a white, black or sky blue background. The nails of little fashionistas can be decorated with cheerful designs of clouds, smiley faces, flowers or raindrops. Sparkling rhinestones are always relevant decorative elements.
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