Red and black colors have always been and will be popular. Therefore, it is not surprising that black and red manicure has so many fans. It is suitable for all women, regardless of age and type of activity. Depending on the pattern, the use of additional tones and the abundance of decor, such a manicure can look either bold and defiant or sophisticated and elegant.
Fashionable manicure trends in red and black tones
Among the fashion trends of this season, very diverse techniques are relevant for design in red and black. This contrasting duet will very beautifully decorate nails of any length and shape, represents French design in an original way and goes well with a variety of decor. Matte finish, designs, rhinestones, short nails, long nail plates and much more complete the list of trendy manicures in red and black.
Black and red lace
Lace will look sophisticated and elegant on black and red nails. Both housewives and business women can choose this design. Lace manicure goes with any outfit. And if it is also made in red and black colors, then the image turns out incredibly luxurious and elegant.
Lace on nails can be of several types. In one case, a real lace mesh is attached to the nails, in the other, the manicure is performed using a special set that creates a lace effect on the nail plate.
Red and black manicure for short nails
Short nails can confidently afford coatings in such shades. You will not lose the beauty and sophistication of red and black, even if you simply cover a few fingers with one color and a few with another. You can decorate your nails with a French coat, apply vertical stripes, which will visually stretch the nail, or you can decorate your manicure with neat designs, rhinestones or beads. The main thing is not to overload the design with excessive massiveness and give preference to more miniature decor.
Design options
The ideas of nail artists are inexhaustible, and red and black combinations allow you to create bold and contrasting solutions. We have collected the most interesting manicure options using red and black below.
Ombre
Ombre manicure looks very beautiful on long nails. In addition, it is easier to make a smooth color transition on them. You can stretch the color from light red to dark burgundy, and paint the tip with black gel polish. Gradient manicure in red shades combines beautifully with a black pattern. These can be monograms, ornaments, drawings in the geometry style.
Graphic
Black silhouette drawings, thin lines intersecting several times, forming ornate intricacies and complex zigzags, are very impressive, but at the same time look calm against a red background. Such a graphic design, as in the photo below, will be appreciated by lovers of minimalism in manicure.
With drawings
Design with drawings does not lose its relevance. The most popular solution is to complement the red and black manicure with flowers. Floral themes remain the most popular among the fair sex of all ages.
To make your manicure feminine and sophisticated, you can draw realistic flowers using contrasting shades. White and green colors combine beautifully with red gel polish. One of the most popular solutions is large poppies on a red background. Classics of the genre - white or pink roses. To make the design not too pretentious, it is enough to decorate 1 - 2 nails with flowers.
The silhouette image of buds and twigs using black gel paint looks stylish and discreet against a red background. A beautiful design with a floral pattern can be created using watercolor technique. Using black watercolor on a white or red background, you can depict a half-opened flower bud or its petals. This manicure looks mesmerizing. The pattern will be even more impressive under a matte top.
In addition to floral themes, the following remain popular:
- drawings in the style of animalism: zebra, leopard print, silhouettes and graphic images of animals;
- geometric patterns;
- simple shapes: hearts, dots, waves, curls, monograms;
- inscriptions (words written in black paint will look beautiful on a red background).
Lace
The red nail design with black lace looks very interesting. Openwork curls painted with a thin brush add delicacy and sophistication to the design. Neat drawings are obtained using the “Gossamer” gel. You can complement the red and black design with white elements: monograms, bouillons, lines. White gel polish can be used to cover several nails or paint holes.
Lace can be created not only with the help of hand painting, but also with the help of stamping, stickers, and openwork fabric. But painting with a brush looks much more interesting.
With gold
A red-black manicure with gold looks festive and rich. But in this case, it is very important not to overload the design with gold decor, so that it does not turn out too rough and tacky. Moderation in decor is the key to beautiful nail art.
A manicure in red and black colors can be complemented with gold threads, kamifubuki, rhinestones, foil, ribbons, and sand. It is better to use decor not on all nails, but on 2 - 3 of them. Here are some ideas for using decorative elements:
- stamp gold foil on the tips of several nails;
- Decorate your ring finger with golden rhinestones;
- make 1 - 2 nails golden by rubbing;
- using glitter, place chaotic strokes on the nails.
With silver
A black manicure with red and silver looks no less impressive. Silver accents on the nails can be placed using rhinestones, broths, rubs, and pieces of foil.
Decor using the Liquid Metal technique will look beautiful on red and black gel polish. To create a silver “drop” use silver foil. To make the “droplet” look more expressive, the nail is covered with a matte topcoat.
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An exquisite manicure is achieved by decorating matte red nails with silver glitter. You can cover one of the nails (usually the index finger is chosen) with glitter, and use foil ribbons or silver rhinestones on the adjacent one.
With rhinestones
On red gel polish, rhinestones shine even more luxuriously. Miniature Swarovski crystals or rhinestones in unusual colors, such as gray, brown, amber, black, will be the perfect complement to a festive manicure. This design will complement a chic evening outfit and become the main decoration of the image.
A beautiful red and black manicure with rhinestones is obtained in combination with matte finishes. With matte gel polish, the shine of the stones becomes even more intense and expressive. Rhinestones can be glued in bulk, in a checkerboard pattern throughout the entire nail, on its tip or in a group, creating an imitation of jewelry.
A black manicure with red rhinestones will look spectacular. To make the design look harmonious, you can cover 2-3 nails with scarlet gel polish.
French
A French manicure with black stripes along the free edge instead of the classic white ones looks unusual. As a base, you can use not the standard option - peach or pink base, but red gel polish. This creative French manicure will appeal to girls who are moving away from standard solutions.
One of the most universal color solutions - a trio of red, white and black - can be used to create the perfect manicure. A classic French manicure with a white free edge can be decorated with a red and black design. You can draw ornaments, flowers, monograms.
Another option for a colored jacket is to use red and black to draw the smile line. The two-color tip of the nail looks original and stylish. The smile line can be drawn smoothly or in the shape of the letter V, as in the photo below.
With stripes
Shiny foil stripes will be a laconic and stylish addition to the red and black design. A red and black manicure with stripes of silver and gold colors combines equally beautifully. The same decor looks impressive and unusual, but under a matte top.
Another way to create a manicure with stripes is to apply them with a brush. Lovers of the geometry style will appreciate it. You can perform a scarlet manicure with black stripes of different thicknesses. When creating a design, remember that thin vertical stripes visually lengthen the nail plates, while thick horizontal stripes make them wider and shorter.
Volume
To get a trendy, voluminous design, use a transparent manicure base. Any drawing can be “revived” by applying a drop of base to it and drying it in a lamp.
An interesting three-dimensional design is created using decorative sand or acrylic powder. Using this technique, you can create a “knitted sweater” manicure, especially relevant in the autumn-winter period. Using acrylic powder you can make a three-dimensional pattern of monograms or a geometric pattern. A pattern applied through a stencil will look beautiful if you cover it with decorative sand on top.
cat's eye
A black manicure with shimmer in the cat-eye style looks festive and at the same time unpretentious. To achieve the effect of an iridescent chrysoberyl stone, special gel polishes with lots of sparkles are used. Under the influence of a special magnet, microparticles in gel polish are attracted to a specific area of the nail, forming a beautiful iridescence. You can combine black and red gel polish in your design. The assortment of gel polishes includes two-tone black shades with red tints. They look luxurious.
Long marigolds in red and black design
Bright varnishes on long nails always look more impressive and allow you to turn the most amazing ideas into reality. Red and black nails at this length look beautiful on their own, but if you skillfully perform various techniques and add decorative coatings, your fingers will become real masterpieces. Contrasting stripes, flowers, abstraction, monograms, stepping, rhinestones are just some of the many ideas that will perfectly decorate this length.
Who is this option suitable for?
Red and black manicure can be called universal. It is suitable for both young girls and older women. These colors look good on both tanned hands and fair skin. This is an all-season option, equally appropriate in summer, autumn, and winter looks. A red and black nail design can complement both a dress and a pantsuit.
But there are still a few caveats. Firstly, with such a bright and expressive manicure, a girl should feel comfortable and harmonious. These are strong colors that timid and shy natures will not dare to use. If the colors contradict your character, you will quickly get bored with the manicure and want to change it. Secondly, restrictions on the choice of these shades may be imposed by the girl’s occupation. Office and bank workers or teachers will not be able to afford such a flashy manicure.
Ideas for long nails
The longer the nails, the more space the master gets for nail experiments. Girls with long nails can please themselves with a complex design with an abundance of decor or artistic painting.
At the peak of popularity are elongated almonds and pointed nail shapes, suggesting maximum length. If you make such nails red, you will get a predatory and dangerous manicure, which, even in the absence of decor, will attract attention.
A black and red manicure for long nails looks even more impressive due to the contrast. You can combine not only red and black gel polishes, but also decor in these tones. Red marigolds will be even more expressive with a black pattern or rhinestones. Owners of long nails should not be afraid of black decor, which has the ability to “eat up” the length. The photo below shows the design in bold red and black combinations.
Design for short nails
Red coatings are no less beautiful, but do not look as defiant on short nails. A manicure for short nails, especially if you use a matte top, turns out very stylish. Below is a photo of a manicure with a matte effect. How do you like this decision?
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If your nails are very short, it is better to choose bright red shades with an orange undertone; they visually elongate the nail plate. If the nail design is red and black, the second shade should be used to a minimum, for example, to draw patterns or contours. Covering short nails with black gel polish will make them even smaller.
Another visual technique will help give your nails length: using white gel polish, decorate your nails along the free edge with a white design. Vertically placed designs, especially in a geometric style, visually lengthen nails. Even a couple of lines of different thicknesses drawn in the center of the nail plate can add length to it. But round decor, especially voluminous ones, as well as large patterns should be avoided. They will have the opposite effect.
Important!
On short nails, unevenness is especially noticeable when applying gel polish. Before covering your nails, you need to pay special attention to the alignment of the nail plate.
Red and black manicure for different shapes
Nail plates of different shapes react completely differently to one shade or another. In our case, we need to skillfully combine red and black colors in such a way as to visually emphasize the beauty of the marigolds. For owners of sharp nails, masters recommend paying attention to all directions of ombre, alternating red and black in coatings, decorating the plates with floristry, geometry, or performing French classics in a variety of styles.
The square shape also looks great in all shades of red and pairs with black. Nails of this shape are successfully complemented by patterns of thin lines, combined with stamping, and in harmony with a matte top and decor of a similar shape.
Oval nails with this color can be complemented with any round or oval decorative elements. This shape loves monograms, lace, smooth lines, circles and an inflated thin smile line. Such manicure ideas look bright, rich, but not vulgar.
Red-black-white manicure
The catalyst for saturation is also the white tone. This is the case when the three colors coexist with each other naturally and make the manicure easy and pleasing to the eye. Craftsmen recommend using a white or red tint as a base so that the black pattern looks as accurate and charming as possible.
Manicure gel polish in classic red and black shades
Young ladies who have already appreciated the benefits of gel polish will not have to get bored this season and be content with the usual design options. This technique not only allows you to perform many combinations in an original way, but also to decorate the coatings with original convex patterns. Dewdrops or other similar ornaments look very beautiful on a red or black base. Gradient, decorated French, plain glossy coatings and many other options will delight the eye of its owner for a long time.
Red with black jacket
The fashion wind often changes its direction, however, this is not about a French manicure. In addition to a red base with a black tip and the opposite color option, you can make the transition between shades smoother and get a beautiful gradient design. You can change the location of the smile line on the nail and make it diagonally or change the classic shape to a triangular one. Also, this bright duet goes well with additional decor and designs.
Manicure in red and black with design
Red and black nails not only perfectly decorate fingers, but also get along wonderfully next to a variety of designs. You can completely cover the plates with one of the colors and apply the design in the opposite shade. You can diversify the design with additional tones, gold or silver notes, decorate accent fingers with beads, glitter, foil elements, Yuki flakes or confetti to match the polish. It is appropriate to combine several techniques, for example, decorate one or two fingers in a monochrome manicure with negative space or complement a velvet matte top with glossy varnish.
Red manicure with a nail completely decorated with rhinestones
A great idea for an evening manicure is to cover all your nails with red polish and focus on one of them, completely laying it with pebbles. You can use rhinestones of different colors.
The most important thing here is not to overdo it with an abundance of decorative elements. If you want to add variety, it is better to dilute your manicure with another color (using classic combinations - red with black, white gold, light pastel shades). You can additionally use various design techniques - moon manicure, French, ombre and others.
The manicure looks very rich, in which one of the nails is a scattering of red and white mother-of-pearl stones.
Mother-of-pearl rhinestones and almost transparent broths on nails with a gradient look beautiful , adding special elegance to a festive manicure.
An example of a mixture of a classic manicure with a French manicure and a ring nail, decorated with silver rhinestones and beads. To achieve harmony, 2 red rhinestones were added to the scattering of light stones.
Classic moon manicure with a nail completely covered with rhinestones:
The vertical line on the ring finger, lined with large rhinestones, looks beautiful and unusual. This detail emphasizes the shape of the nail and, as it were, visually stretches it even more.
Bouillons and rhinestones of different colors on one of the nails look like a scattering of precious stones. This design looks simply luxurious.
The manicure in the photo below looks very unusual. All nails are covered with glossy scarlet varnish, and the ring nail is decorated with transparent stones.
Decorate black and red nails with rhinestones
The most popular decor today is rhinestones of various sizes, colors and shapes. Rhinestones to match the coating, or neat stones decorating exquisite designs on the nails look magical. You can also arrange rhinestones in the form of a pattern, using them to highlight the smile line in a French jacket or the hole at the base of the nail plate in a lunar design.
Red and black manicure on extended nails
The technique of nail plate extensions today allows you to create nails identical to natural ones. You can radically change or adjust your natural shape, strengthen long nails and make short ones more attractive. Extended plates will become an excellent canvas for coverings in a black and red palette. The area allows you to create incredible designs and create entire paintings.
A manicure made in rich red and black shades allows its owner to feel impeccable, improves her mood and makes the young lady more self-confident. Psychologists say that such colors are typically chosen by emotional, confident in their taste, creative and purposeful people. Such nails will always attract attention to your hands and make the owner stand out from the crowd.
Nail design in the style of “different hands”
Monochrome manicure in different colors
When choosing a monochromatic manicure on different hands, the color scheme is taken into account:
- olive green nails - trend 2021-2022;
- red varnish – always remains relevant, ideal for everyday life and holidays;
- purple is an autumn option, the color symbolizes feminine energy;
- hot pink - ideal for summer;
- yellow muted tones - relevant for any season;
- orange – popular among fashionistas, included in the top;
- nude shades (caramel, cappuccino, beige, pearl, peach).
Assorted colors + sparkles
Sequins and glitter will add shine and charm and refresh any manicure. Glitter can be used to highlight the nail socket and tips. Glitter is suitable for applying simple designs and patterns. Glitter can be applied to one or more nails of one or both hands. Sparkling sequins look appropriate and stylish and can be combined with different styles.
When creating a manicure, silver and golden tones are used. The size of sparkles and rhinestones, their shape also differs. Different types of sparkles look harmonious and attract attention. Rubbing, rhinestones and foil go well with a shiny manicure.
A monochrome manicure with multi-colored sparkles will be a win-win option. The always relevant French classic can be transformed - shiny glitter is easily applied to the edge of the nail plate. The sparkling edge looks great on long and short nails. The nude-based gloss looks elegant and laconic.
A moon manicure with glitter will also help create a delightful look. It is recommended to use glitter to fill the hole. The ability to create holes of different shapes allows you to create a large number of different options.
Ombre on different hands
Ombre or gradient always remain relevant; the shape and length of the nails does not matter. In this case, a smooth vertical or horizontal transition of shades from one to another is used.
The latest trend is a colored island with a stretch and edging on a bare nail. This design looks unusual and fresh. When creating different manicures, you can change the width of the transitions or colors on different hands. If necessary, you can make all your nails one color, highlighting one finger on your hand as an ombre.
French
French manicure has been considered a trend for many years. Nail design is distinguished by its versatility, sophistication, and sophistication. French visually lengthens fingers, looks elegant and discreet. There is a large palette of different shades.
When decorating nails on different hands, different shades can also be used. The edge of the nail can be made in white, orange, yellow, red shades. In 2022, all shades of green are very popular.
Geometry
A geometric pattern can decorate all nails or just one on the hand. The combination of several shades allows you to create both delicate decor in pastel shades and a bright pattern combining contrasting colors. Diamonds, squares, triangles, complex geometric shapes or lines can be applied using varnish or sparkles, glitter.
Geometry goes well with patterns, colors, patterns and curls. When creating nail art, metallic manicure tapes are used. Geometry looks great on a matte background.
Floral
The floral pattern goes well with a plain finish. It is recommended to cover the nails on one hand with a matte varnish of a calm shade. The other hand can be decorated with bright floral patterns. The manicure can also be supplemented with foil, rubbing, flock, and rhinestones.
When applying a floral design, a brush, gel polishes, or gel paints can be used. Complex patterns are applied in several stages. Volumetric techniques allow you to create complex designs in different colors.
Dark and light
The nails on one hand can be painted with black varnish, on the other - white. The varnish can be glossy or matte, it depends on preference. If necessary, inscriptions and small drawings in a contrasting color can be applied to the background. When applying a velvet coating, it should be taken into account that 3D visually thickens the nails. When decorating nails on different hands, different textures can also be used.
Winter manicure
When creating a winter manicure, New Year's themes, snowmen, snowflakes, Santa Clauses, hearts and stars, bears with scarves, Christmas trees, bunnies and deer are used. Animal faces can be placed on the nails, different on each nail. When creating a business image, geometry decorated with winter sparkles can be used.
The traditional color for winter manicure is white. White varnish is used to decorate one hand, the other can be decorated with pearl rubs and sparkles against the background of cream varnish.
Decor with Christmas tree decorations and rhinestones will help create a real New Year's mood. Drawings of stones and sparkles with brushed details, drawings of Christmas balls will complete the look for the New Year.
Spring manicure
Delicate pink tones, flowers, and plant motifs are traditionally used to create spring manicures. Fans of bright colors use colorful poisonous colors. A manicure with butterflies, plant motifs, and the sun will help create a spring mood.
