It’s no secret - a mint manicure can become not only a detail that brings aesthetic pleasure, but also an absolutely useful life hack for visually changing the shape and length of your nails.
Every fashionista wants to add variety and refresh her look. With a light hand you can change your hairstyle, wardrobe and, of course, manicure. Each new season is replete with ideas from nail art masters, surprising girls. And special attention should be paid to original colors that diversify the usual style and bring a bright mood to gray everyday life.
Mint is a pleasant color, it is far from pretentious, it is based on green. Ideal for all ages, all nail shapes and lengths. Uniqueness also applies to all seasons. In summer it will be a cool breeze, and in winter it will give warmth and comfort. The advantage is self-sufficiency. So, it is not necessary to use patterns or other colors; a mint shade looks great even in splendid isolation. Let's take a look at what 2021 has to offer using this subtle shade.
Mint in classic designs
Mint tone in classic types of design as a basis is perfect for both a daring and bold lover of experiments, and for a strict businesswoman spending time in the hustle and bustle of the office. It's all about choosing a shade. You can choose a sensual light or mysterious dark, bright acidic or subtle pastel tone.
In any case, the mint color will become a magical note, adding an accent to originality. Of course, among the types of nail art, all mint tones are suitable for the French technique. Both as a base and as an accent. Paired with a range of warmer pastel tones.
Stylish photo selection of mint manicure ideas
We offer a photo selection of original nail art that will inspire you to create your own designs in mint color.
Mint shades go perfectly with everyday, business and formal looks. It is important to choose the right decor, decorate your nails with rhinestones, geometric patterns, sparkles, lace and other patterns so that the mint shade reveals itself in all its glory.
Mint with flowers
Mint manicure with flowers is a new trend for spring 2022. Such a special shade requires real art. And when creating a pattern, you should choose a sensual romantic style in drawing airy buds, thin stems and leaves. In combination with tones of the same color scheme, any experiment will be successful. Both artistic painting and a voluminous flower on the nails will emphasize the sensual feminine nature.
Manicure ideas with mint polish
Of course, it’s up to you to decide which nails you want to wear for the whole month. But we took the liberty of guiding and suggesting how to apply mint gel polish and still look stylish. First, let's decide what to do based on the existing length of your nails.
For short nails
Mint looks great on short nails. Be careful when choosing a design, because there is not much space to place it, and if you place the design on the entire nail plate, it will look cluttered when paired with such a self-sufficient color. For short nails, we recommend using only a glossy topcoat; it visually lengthens the nails. You can complement your manicure with contrasting colors, but in this case it is better not to use designs and leave the manicure monochromatic.
For long nails
On natural and extended long nails, feel free to choose painting, French, geometry, rubbing and rhinestones. If the design is voluminous, you can balance it with other colors. We will show you what colors go with mint at the end of the article.
Mint with floral patterns
In general, mint manicure with plant patterns will be an excellent solution for spring-summer nail design for romantic girls. In tandem with airy and light dresses, detailed and large drawing or minimalist nail art will turn any woman into a real princess. Masters offer many options for plant patterns; all you have to do is trust your sense of taste and choose the pattern you like.
How to make a mint French manicure with your own hands? Step-by-step instruction
Depending on the chosen technique and materials, French work can be performed following a different algorithm. By choosing shades of mint color, observing geometry, you can achieve a classic or colored design, a lunar or gradient manicure, or make a French millennium or chevron.
The mint French manicure looks organic on any nail shape, as can be clearly seen in the photo.
Don’t forget about the possibility of matte and velor coatings, which look great with art and fan designs.
French varnish
A classic manicure with regular polishes can be made one-color and you can add variety: stickers, painting, design.
You should:
- Prepare your nails for painting: file the edges, form a free edge, giving them shape.
- Treat the cuticle: push back with an orange stick or pusher, remove with a product or trim with scissors. When performing a European manicure, it is not removed.
- Apply the first layer of varnish to match the nail and dry.
- Use stencils or other tools to draw a smile. Apply colored varnish and after drying, cover with a colorless top or finish.
If you need to clean your nails, it is recommended to resort to hardware manicure.
To do this, the pterygium is cleaned with a milling cutter and using attachments, the cuticle is opened, and the side ridges are polished. Using a ball-shaped cutter (red or green), the cuticle is cut and the skin around the nail bed is polished.
French acrylic
The acrylic extension system involves the use of powder as a base for creating a nail and a means to strengthen the manicure. In the first case, acrylic powder is mixed with a polymerizing liquid of medium viscosity (monomer). In the second - with gel to create a viscous, dense consistency. The latter is suitable for repairing artificial forms.
Necessary:
- Prepare your nails by giving them the desired shape, file the edges and run the file along the nail bed in one direction.
- Degrease the plate and apply bonder or acid-free primer.
- Apply acrylic material to the mold or tips. You can work using the extension technique on lower forms.
- Dry each layer and apply colored material to create the design.
- The final layer will be the finish with or without a sticky layer.
Recently, polygel has become popular, which is a product with the properties of two materials - gel and acrylic. It is used in conjunction with liquid to give the desired shape. The consistency is viscous, dense, but durable.
French gel
The extension technique using the gel system is a little simpler. You can use one-, two- or three-phase material, polygel. The nail preparation process is the same as when working with acrylic. The only thing you should not do is remove the cuticle before applying the gel. Masters try to cut it off after shaping the nail so as not to injure the skin with files.
To perform a manicure:
- The primer and base layer are applied and the length of the plate is formed.
- The base is dried for 2-3 minutes in a lamp.
- Using a 100/180 grit file, the structure of the nail is formed. Then a middle layer of medium viscosity gel is laid out to build the height of the apex.
- Modeling can occur in several stages. A design is drawn with gel paint, a smile on the free edge. Painting elements are added at the end, depending on the desired effect.
- The manicure is covered with a finish.
Some gels are dried in UV or LED lamps, so you need to carefully look at the characteristics of the material. It is recommended to use hybrid lamps. In them, the polymerization process takes longer, but they are suitable for all types of monomers, gel and acrylic extension systems and designs.
French gel polish
When working with gel polish, there are several points to consider:
- After applying the camouflage base, the dispersion is removed, since the adhesive properties of the material can color light shades of mint color;
- To prevent the smile line from leaking, the nails are degreased with a cleaner.
- The first coat may need to be applied twice to cover the color of the original nail.
When working with gel polishes, it is important not to go into the cuticle area, retreating 0.5-0.75 mm from it.
Velvet jacket
Mint French nails are performed using the same technique as a classic manicure.
The difference is in the use of finish:
- The "Beverly" effect implies an agreement of contrast between the main colors and what goes on the free edge;
- The velor effect can be achieved by covering your nails with a matte top;
- Velvet French involves the use of sprinkles or acrylic powder, which is applied to a three-dimensional design.
In this technique, you can use fine powder or acrylic powder.
The contours are created with a transparent gel, and the entire nail is covered with a top coat with a sticky layer, onto which powder is applied.
Plain French
This manicure can be done by placing an accent color on the free edge, or by marking the smile area with a glossy finish and the nail bed with a matte finish.
To do this you need:
- In the first case, the edge of negative space is respected. It should be a nude shade. You can use camouflage gel bases of a two-phase system.
- In the second case, the nail is covered with one color, and a finish with a glossy or matte finish covers the free edge up to the smile area.
This manicure can be decorated with rhinestones, drops of gloss applied to the matte surface, or a certain area of the nail can be highlighted with additional elements to match the main color.
2-color French
To combine two colors, you need to use the table above. You can choose a range based on your skin tone. Pastel cool colors are suitable for those with fair skin. Warm, rich palette for girls with dark skin.
It is advisable not to combine shades with each other, but to choose a successful combination of colors.
Should be considered:
- When applying the base color, be sure to remove the sticky layer if white is going to be applied over it. Pigments remain in the dispersion layer and are absorbed into lighter shades.
- French with a gradient effect can be done without drying each layer.
- In the smile area, you can also make a smooth transition from one color to another without affecting the nail bed.
It is popular to focus on the free edge. Nowadays, the “overlapping” smile is in fashion, which is done with a special design brush.
Focus on one nail
Now it is fashionable to highlight one nail in a manicure.
When performing French, you can use:
- painting a nail on which monograms or indie drawings will be depicted;
- geometry that emphasizes the shape;
- accents in the form of stickers, stamping, bright ornaments.
When laying out rhinestones, it is recommended to use a top coat with a sticky layer. It is advisable to “drown” the stones in the material and dry for 30-40 seconds. Decorative elements are not coated with a topcoat to preserve their natural shine.
Design with an emphasis on one nail
For some, the mint color may seem too extravagant and unusual. But don't give up on this fresh spring shade altogether. You can use the technique with an emphasis on one nail. Even if there is nothing brighter than beige among the palette, such a small but elegant detail will update the manicure and give it creativity. Most often, the emphasis is on the thumb, index or ring finger, as an option on two.
For long nails
A beautiful mint-colored manicure can be done on long nails, either almond-shaped, square or pointed. Each shape has its own beautiful design options and mint shade.
For a certain length of nails, you can choose either a single-color coating or with different designs. Shiny mint tones in glossy and matte finishes will look good.
Mint with shiny decor
Sequins, gold-colored rhinestones, rubbing, kamifubuki - pocket magic for any girl. With careful selection, a delicate mint color with shiny decor will become a real masterpiece of nail design art. This option is not entirely suitable for practical wear and everyday wear. But if you are waiting for a stage, a corporate party or an important event, then this will be an excellent choice that will set you apart from other representatives of the fair sex.
Beautiful and sophisticated peach ombre on nails in the 2022-2023 season
The popular gradient manicure is always beautiful, and one made in peach shades is even more elegant and original. Therefore, if you are looking for a fashionable manicure idea, try peach ombre 2022-2023 and you won’t go wrong.
The most popular is the classic ombre version in peach color with white varnish. But the fashionable peach ombre manicure 2022-2023 using a pastel shade and a brighter orange color also looks very impressive.
This gradient manicure in peach color can be done in both horizontal and vertical ombre - whichever you prefer. Here you can look at the best options for ombre manicure in peach color, shown at the end of the article.
Mint with geometric elements
This is not the first season that geometry has been gaining sufficient popularity. Straight lines and geometric shapes can not only become an interesting pattern, but also visually lengthen the nails, make them narrow or wide, which is very important for some girls. Therefore, mint manicure with geometric elements is increasingly found on the hands of business women and celebrities.
This manicure will look good regardless of whether it is a mint base or a color scheme for the pattern. Even the use of its different tones can create an independent, unique composition.
Lemon-colored manicure with decor
Even a bright, rich color does not exclude the use of additional decor. This solution will definitely appeal to those who don’t like different designs.
However, we note that various decorative elements should not be used in too large quantities. Otherwise, even the most beautiful manicure will look ridiculous. The best option is several rhinestones on two nails. A scattering of glitter and scotch tape also goes well with lemon color. Mostly the latter option is used to create parts in geometric design.
Kamifubuki and foil elements are an excellent addition to the lemon shade of marigolds. They are often applied over a base coat or over a clear base. The effect is completely different. The photo example demonstrates this in detail.
Mint matte manicure
A matte finish can work wonders on any color. And mint is no exception. Masters warn that you should be careful when choosing such a manicure. The irreparable may happen: all the feminine and tender nature of the girl will immediately come out and it will be impossible to avoid male attention. This especially works when choosing a light mint shade, although a dark one can be a good contrast to the clear spring mood.
Mint-colored nails - stylish and tasteful
There are colors that most women are afraid to choose during a manicure session. Not in the literal sense, of course, but still, mint color often appears on the stop list next to yellow, mango, orange, and green. After all, it would seem that it will not suit every wardrobe and image. And many people worry whether the manicure will look too frivolous and childish.
To dispel your doubts, we have prepared an interesting selection with ready-made ideas for menthol color and its shades. We will prove that this juicy, delicious color is not only for puberty and style. The mint color can be different depending on the chosen design and additional colors.
Beautiful combinations of mint with other shades
If you plan to create a mood with flowers other than mint, then you need to know all the successful combinations. Among the mint shades, 5 main shades can be distinguished: delicate mint, menthol, light turquoise, mint ice cream and sea foam (from light to dark, respectively).
- Lightness - you should definitely use mint and white, depth and attractiveness - menthol and beige.
- Gray will add naturalness, and yellow will create a bright image.
- Don't lose sight of the magical combinations with pink, blue, lilac, orange, fuchsia and emerald colors.
- Do not overuse black tones, they can ruin the sophistication of mint.
By shades
When decorating mint nails, both pastel and more saturated shades close to turquoise are used. The most common are light manicure options, since they give it elegance.
Light
The light design harmoniously combines with white and beige colors. A beautiful mint manicure is usually performed using gel polish. The design often emphasizes the ends or holes of the nails, applies geometric patterns, and also creates an ombre.
Pastel
For pastel designs, both gel and matte coatings are used. The nails are a little darker, but still retain their delicacy and elegance. The shades are in harmony with pink and beige, decorated with florists, rhinestones and geometry.
Mint for short nails
On short nails, which are so popular this season, mint will also look organic. Here you can add a blurry gradient. The transition to the opposite color scheme - yellow or mustard - will give a bright, fiery mood. You can also make a small pattern of small and rare details (brush strokes) on a transparent background.
A French jacket is also appropriate, not only in its classic form, but also double - at the base of the nail, diagonally, going into geometry. Thin or thick, the accent will be the perfect addition to any look.
Fashionable nail designs in a mint palette
The delicate shade of mint is considered a mixture of green and blue tones. The design can use mint pastel colors (light and dark), rich shades close to sea green, etc., each of these options can create its own unique color effect.
Mint French
Mint French manicure looks fresh and at the same time bright. You can develop an unusual design based on a menthol jacket; it is also important to leave the jacket as is - with the tip of the nail painted and the selected background shade (or clear varnish).
A simple and trendy French coat - a transparent or nude base and a mint-colored smile. If such a manicure is created in the summer, then it can be complemented with bright painting and decor. Variations in smile and nail shapes are a priority.
Mint moon design
For a lunar manicure, a mint shade can be used as a background, as well as for coloring the hole. A fashionable trend is alternating nails with different colors of lunar design elements (for example, mint hole + white background on two nails, the rest – white hole + mint background). It is important to make different shapes of holes even in one manicure, where there may be regular ovals, as well as holes in the reverse French style.
Lunar manicure can be done without the presence of additional color, using only decor (rhinestones, broths, foil, etc.). Lunar nail art looks neat on short nails, and mint gel polish will make it lasting.
Mint ombre
For a beautiful ombre, an important condition is the selection of a second shade. You can experiment with mint color and create ombre in several ways:
- darkening or lightening (black is used and, accordingly, white);
- transition to a dark shade (with the transition the color becomes richer, brighter, several tones darker);
- transition to another color (cold - blue, purple, etc., warm - pink, yellow, etc.).
Ombre can be decorated with patterns, decor, and the surface can be made matte. The color transition looks impressive on any nail length.
Manicure with mint ombre
Decor with rhinestones, sparkles and stones
Mint shade is classified as cool tones. Therefore, any decor that emits a cool glow harmoniously decorates the manicure. Rich shades of mint, the tones of which are close to sunny yellow, will look good with gold.
You can decorate your manicure with glitter in different ways, using shiny varnish, large gold or silver sparkles, and decorative elements in the form of rhinestones and stones. Drawings and patterns made from glitter and placements of small rhinestones look impressive.
Mint manicure with glitter
Mint manicure with stones
Mint manicure with rhinestones
Mint manicure with drawings
On a mint background, you can depict various drawings that fit into a particular theme:
- for summer manicure - ice cream cone, flowers, bugs, butterflies, bright abstraction, marine theme;
- for winter manicure - snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees, etc.;
- for spring nail art - delicate flowers, buds, etc.
When using gel polish or shellac coating, it is logical to use gel paint or simply paint with gel polish. Acrylic paints are no longer so popular, as they dry out quickly when applying a picture. But they are the ones that will come in handy if the design is applied to regular varnish.
Sea green matte surface
Whether it's a single color or with some effect, the color of aqua on your nails looks luxurious and stylish. A fashion trend is a matte manicure in sea green color. It is a close shade to mint, only a few shades darker.
For such a manicure, it is important to create decor in the form of liquid stones, castings, and rhinestone patterns. Looks great on short and medium length nails. Suitable for different nail plate shapes.
Matte sea green manicure
Mint geometry
Covering your nails in a mint shade is a simple design option that can be complicated using geometry. Designing nails is possible in different ways:
- using decorative materials (glitter stripes, foil tape lines, etc.);
- painting (applying simple geometric designs with gel polish, gel paint, acrylic paint, manicure marker);
- stickers (after covering the nail plates in mint color, you can use water-based stickers and make a geometric design in a matter of minutes).
This manicure is suitable not only for summer or spring design, it can easily be used for everyday nail art at any time of the year.
Mint geometric manicure
Focus on one nail with a menthol shade
It is not necessary to paint all your nails mint/menthol color at once. It is important to make color accents on selected nails, traditionally this is the ring nail. The rest are painted in another intended color: white, peach, pink, etc.
On a highlighted mint nail, you can continue the idea of the entire manicure, place a special decor or painting.
Menthol shade
Stamping on a pistachio background
The stamping technique is difficult only at first. But after acquiring the skills, I just want to use my favorite stamps. A mint manicure with stamping looks impressive, but if you use other shade options (for example, pistachio), the result can truly be surprising.
Stamped designs in white and black look impressive on a pistachio background; it is also possible to use color versions of the images.
Stamping on a pistachio background
Photos of beautiful manicure ideas in soft mint tones with 2022 design, decor, drawings
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New mint-colored manicure designs for 2022-2023 - photos
The mint shade is one of the most popular in the 2022-2023 season. If a plain manicure seems boring, add some design to it. Current options can be found in the gallery.
Geometric manicure in orange format
There are many geometric nail art options. Ranging from regular stripes on a translucent base to mixed designs featuring flowers on bright orange stripes. For short nails, it is best to use simple designs so as not to overload the design. On long ones you can complicate the ornaments. To create an unsurpassed orange manicure, use thin and wide stripes, rectangles of different sizes, which can later be filled with a beautiful color.
Fashionable new manicures in orange tones with rhinestones
In fact, orange manicure in itself is very beautiful and attractive and does not require any additions in the form of jewelry. But attaching a strip of rhinestones in the form of a hole or a light pattern won’t hurt. You can often see a wide strip on the surface of the nail, made with rhinestones and micro beads on the ring finger. In order to avoid gaps, the area where rhinestones are planned to be applied is first coated with glitter varnish or rubbed. You can make a wide black stripe on one of the nails, strewn with pebbles; this option will look chic on an orange base. There are a lot of ways to decorate your nails with rhinestones.
Spectacular manicure in orange tones with sparkles
When creating a beautiful nail design, the presence of glitter and rhinestones is of great importance. To make your manicure look new, just apply a silver stripe in a horizontal or vertical direction. The latest nail art trend is glitter designs. To begin with, the entire nail is covered with several layers of glitter, then a white base is made for the future pattern, and then a picture is drawn. This results in a very interesting and beautiful design. You can also apply the orange shade of your choice to all nails except the ring and big nails. Cover the nail of the ring finger completely with silver glitter, and on the nail of the thumb, draw patterns in orange and white. This combination will add shine to your look.
