A beautiful manicure is an integral part of a woman’s image. In this case, not only the design of the nails, but also their shape are of particular importance. 2022 will continue the trend towards everything natural, so the oval shape of the nail plate remains very popular. Due to its versatility, it is suitable for applying absolutely any design. What nail art options will be relevant in 2022?
Benefits of manicure for oval nails
The oval shape is natural for the nail. Thanks to its smooth outlines, it has smooth edges and looks very soft. Oval nails look harmonious at any length and are suitable for both young beauties and older women. In addition, they are considered as safe as possible, as they prevent snags on clothing or injury to others. Therefore, such a manicure for short nails will be ideal for young mothers, doctors, massage therapists, athletes, etc.
Medium-length, oval-shaped nails look incredibly feminine. According to surveys, men like this manicure more than others. And in combination with a spectacular design, the girl can be sure that she will always be the center of attention of others.
Long nails look quite bold and shocking, especially if you choose the right manicure design. Another advantage of oval nails is that they are an ideal basis for creating any other shapes. Therefore, if after a while you get tired of the look of your hands, you can easily give the nail plate a different shape.
This manicure is ideal for:
- girls with thin fingers and elongated nail plates;
- those with short fingers and wide nail beds;
- lovers of short nails.
Execution technique
You can make a beautiful treatment yourself at home, but to do this you should take into account all the steps of the execution technology, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling the result.
Preparing tools
You should always start work by preparing consumables and tools, since the visual result and the duration of its preservation depend on their availability and quality.
If you plan to make a basic oval correction without decorative coating, you won’t need many tools:
- File;
- Metal pusher or orange stick;
- Nippers or nail scissors;
- Buff for polishing.
Additionally, you should prepare a remover - an oil-based product that is applied to the cuticle to soften it. At home, the liquid can be replaced with regular hydrogen peroxide.
All instruments must first be disinfected with an antiseptic so that in case of accidental damage to the periungual area, it does not introduce infection or dirt into the body.
Cleaning cuticles and pterygia
To make the work look neat, you definitely need to pay attention to the processing of the cuticle. As a standard, it can be done in two ways: classic (edged) or European (unedged). At home, the trimming method is most often used because it is the easiest to perform and is suitable for all types of nails.
Pre-clean the work surface so that nothing interferes with your technology, wear gloves and a mask to prevent nail dust from entering your respiratory system.
Then start the procedure:
- Make a steam bath for 10-15 minutes to make working with nails easier.
- Apply the remover to the cuticle.
- After a minute, use a pusher or an orange stick to move the epidermis to the base, lift it.
- Use clippers or nail scissors to cut off the cuticle.
- Using the sharp side of a pusher or an orange stick, remove the pterygium - the keratinized epithelium located “under the hood”. It can also be pre-softened with a remover for convenience.
- Remove excess sawdust from the surface with a stiff brush.
Treating the cuticle area at home usually takes about 40 minutes, especially if you carefully work with each finger, completely removing all pterygium.
Length and shape
The length should be chosen based on your convenience, as well as their style, which suits you according to the shape of your fingers and their thickness. To remove the overgrown free edge, it is recommended to use a file, but it must be moved in one direction so as not to damage the stratum corneum.
To correctly correct the shape, you should visually mark the central axis of the nail bed - this will be the top point of the oval. Then round the corners of the plate in the free edge area. Carefully connect the top center point to the corners. Make sure that the manicure is symmetrical on all fingers.
Shutdown
At the end of the session, you should apply essential oil to the cuticle area, and anoint your fingers with a nourishing cream to strengthen local immunity and increase metabolism.
After completing the rough treatment of oval nails, you can apply a decorative coating using regular polish or gel polish. Since the oval is a universal plate type, it goes well with any design options.
Oval French manicure
The classic French style is distinguished by the white edges of the nail plate, which look elegant on an oval base. In 2022, trends have changed somewhat and now fashionistas can use brighter nail polish colors along with pastel tones. If you want to make your nail smile more impressive, you can choose unusual solutions, for example, decorating the edge with broken glass.
The combination of a French jacket with a lunar design looks interesting. In this case, 1-2 accent nails are decorated with rhinestones, various decor or painted in a contrasting shade. For those with short nails, it is better to choose dark shades of coating.
It is worth noting that in 2022, unpainted holes are trending. In this case, the rest of the nail plate can be decorated with any decor or designs.
How to determine your face shape
Stylists divided faces into: oval, round, square, triangular, rectangular, pear-shaped and diamond-shaped.
You can determine your type by three main parameters: forehead line, cheekbone line and jaw line, as well as by the ratio of vertical and horizontal dimensions.
For example, for a triangular face, the widest part will be the line of the forehead; for a square face, all parameters are approximately the same.
An oval face has a larger vertical dimension, while for a round face the vertical and horizontal are approximately equal.
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Oval manicure in dark colors
Nail art designers suggest girls use dark, rich colors to create an oval manicure. The choice here is quite huge: chocolate, purple, plum, burgundy, dark green, rich blue, graphite, etc. They can be used for any nail length.
Delicate nude oval manicure
Since the fashion for everything natural does not give up its position, delicate manicure in pastel colors in 2022, as always, is in demand. Oval light nails look as natural and gentle as possible. For those who want to make their manicure special, you can use rhinestones or other decor.
Haircut guide
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| haircuts for short hair | |
| haircuts for medium length hair | |
| haircuts for long hair | |
| how to choose a haircut according to your face shape and features | |
| how to choose a haircut depending on age and hair texture | |
Oval ombre
The ombre style quickly gained popularity among modern fashionistas. Designers suggest making it vertical or horizontal, bright and catchy, or with a subtle transition between tones. Ombre can decorate all fingers or be applied only to accent ones.
Striped and geometric design
Various stripes, which are gaining popularity today, look impressive on the oval. They can have both horizontal and vertical directions. Typically, one accent nail is selected for their application.
All kinds of geometric designs on an oval-shaped nail plate look no less beautiful. Here you can not limit your imagination and choose lines, circles, diamonds, asymmetrical and abstract shapes.
Peculiarities
The characteristic design of the oval shape is a clear repetition of the outline of the base and nail bed. In this option, the configuration of the free edge of the nail looks feminine, non-aggressive and natural. A beautiful oval visually makes the nail bed longer and more attractive. Oval manicure is suitable for both natural and extended nails. This shape is good for everyday and holiday manicure. This manicure looks great with any style. An oval is a good basis for creating other shapes.
Oval manicure design
An oval can be called the ideal background for any design. It can be either a primitive print or a real artistic masterpiece. Flowers painted on such nails look incredibly gentle and natural. For those who doubt their artistic abilities, thematic stickers, stencils and stamps have been specially created.
Seasonal themes will look great on oval-shaped nails. In winter it can be snowflakes or fir branches, and in summer it can be fruit or elements of sea travel.
For evening design, many choose lace.
It will look especially impressive in black and white. The use of rhinestones and stones remains in demand among fashionistas. This manicure is usually chosen for special occasions. Although using a minimal amount of stones on accent nails, you can create a strict design that will be appropriate in the office and other formal settings.
Oval manicure for short nails
The most difficult thing to choose is a suitable design for those with short nails. The ideal shape for them has always been oval. After all, it looks the most neat and natural. You can decorate them in any way: from applying a monochrome coating to drawing unique designs. At the same time, you need to remember that using decor on a short manicure is only allowed on 1 or 2 fingers.
Diamond face type
The diamond face type is considered extremely interesting:
- It is distinguished by a wide line of cheekbones, a narrow chin, and the line of the forehead is much narrower in comparison with the cheekbones.
- Such a face catches the eye and is very attractive, because now clearly defined cheekbones are very popular. As a result, the narrowest parts of the face are the forehead and chin, and the widest parts are the cheekbones.
- It is necessary to visually balance the cheekbones and forehead so that they look harmonious.
Hairstyles for Diamond Shaped Faces
When choosing a hairstyle, you need to remember that the most important thing is to correct wide cheekbones:
- They are often hidden in separate strands of hair or in a scalloped haircut.
- You can widen a narrow forehead and chin by adding accents above or below them. For example, bouffant hair above the ears or large curls at chin level are a good choice.
- As for the parting, it is better to choose an oblique one. Bangs suit absolutely everyone according to their face type, as long as they are voluminous.
- The length of the hairstyle can be any, it all depends on the girl’s preferences. It is worth noting that you cannot comb your hair back perfectly, as this will highlight the disproportion of your face.
- For long hair, a cascade or ladder is suitable.
- If your hair is of medium length, you can make a bob or an elongated bob, which can be easily modified to suit your own requirements: straighten, slightly curl, add volume.
- For short hair, a pixie or garcon is better. The width of the hairstyle should be commensurate with the width of the cheekbones, not the forehead.
Makeup for diamond-shaped face
An important question is how to choose makeup according to your face type if it is diamond-shaped:
- Makeup helps visually correct the contours of the face. Here it is very important to reduce the cheekbones and make the chin larger so that the face looks more like an oval - the most ideal shape.
- Girls can resort to contouring using foundation, blush, powder, correctors and highlighters, but this technique should not be abused, since the face can look like a mask. For everyday makeup, blush and foundation are enough.
- You need to adhere to a simple principle: focus either on the lips or on the eyes. Lips need to be visually enlarged by using lipstick that is slightly lighter than the natural color of the lips. For the eyes, choose arrows on the upper eyelid and light shadows.
