The new season is not inclined to define clear boundaries of fashion trends in manicure and false nails. However, there are a number of recommendations and professional advice that can help women choose the latest nail design, including false nails. A huge variety of false nail designs allows you to have a fresh and stylish manicure at any time. What interesting options for false nails do stylists offer us in 2022?
Current length of false nails
Long false nails on a woman's hands indicate her delicacy, since not everyone can afford to wear long false nails. Such an overlay manicure limits a woman in everything from the ability to type text on a computer to styling hair, especially for children. Short false nails allow you to regularly perform women's chores and housework. But for some reason this factor is not a priority when choosing false nails. Still, women try to choose the maximum length of false nails.
Who should choose almond-shaped nails and who suits almonds?
- Of course, when choosing a manicure, consider the shape of the cuticle. Each of us has our own, but the main types are distinguished: square, circle and triangle. Almonds in this matter are more classified as oval, so they occupy a universal place and fit almost any shape.
- Almonds are also , taking into account the characteristics of the fingers. It will make wide fingers thinner and short fingers longer. But still, a narrow nail plate and a short nail bed are more suitable for almond manicure.
- It is also important to feel the balance of the ratio here - if you have a small nail bed, but your fingers are plump and short, then almonds will only attract attention even more due to the asymmetrical ratio. It is worth paying attention to a soft square or oval (depending on the shape of the cuticle). Girls with long and narrow fingers are lucky in this regard - almonds, like any other shape, will look great!
Almonds work well to lengthen slightly plump fingers with a nail plate of medium length and width!
- If you want to create an almond shape, also consider the length of the free edge! Almond works best on medium to long nails to really create a lengthening effect. If you have wide fingers, then short almonds are contraindicated for you, since they will fill out the phalanges even more. It’s better to make a temporary oval - it stretches any nail shape!
- But the most important thing was the client’s choice! If you have a soul for this form, then it is difficult to fall in love with another form only on the advice of another person. Give yourself a manicure that suits your shape and your fingers. If you don’t like it, go back to your favorite form.
The almond form is considered one of the most practical forms - it is practically not afraid of chips and damage. Although it still requires careful treatment, since in terms of practicality it is still slightly inferior to the oval. But with such nails, your fingers will always be a modest object of attention! After all, almond-shaped manicure can be considered a classic, with which your nails will always look feminine and gentle. Perhaps that is why many women choose almonds for manicure.
Stunning sculpting on false nails
A real work of art can be created on the surface of false nails. Three-dimensional acrylic figures look great in false manicures. Fashionable shades of sculpting and varnish are combined very effectively by manicurists, even on false nails. Acrylic flowers on false nails can attract everyone's attention, especially if they are done realistically. This design on false nails is very relevant in the spring, when everything around comes to life.
Plain false nails in various sizes
The most common manicure option for false nails is a plain one. And it doesn’t matter at all what the shape of the false nail will be: oval, almond-shaped or square. This design is ideal for business looks and everyday wear. Calm shades will not attract attention, unless of course you have chosen ultra-long false nails. False nails in pastel colors look modest but tasteful. The restrained color scheme in monochrome can easily complement any everyday look.
What are the types of false nails?
If previously the types were limited to the same type of plastic nails, which were sold in an elongated form, which made it possible to trim them at will, now various models can be found on sale.
The most popular of them:
- French manicure;
- Nails with different types of shapes: oval, almond-shaped, square, round, sharp and textured;
- Solid, multi-colored, holographic, glitter, neon and printed options.
Unusual patterns on false nails
False nails are not new, but they continue to remain relevant for a long period of time. Everyday manicure with false nails can hardly be called practical. Spectacular drawings will definitely attract attention and cause positive reviews about false nails, especially since the possibilities of drawing are not limited in any way. False nails with stylish patterns look especially interesting in the summer season. Stripes and lace on the false surface of the nail look unusual. Contrasting stripes look laconic, and thin lace of sinuous lines have a chance to become the most favorite type of design on false nails 2022. Not only natural nails, but also false ones are decorated with designs. Each season is characterized by certain thematic ornaments. It is very important that the color balance on the false nails is maintained.
How to create an almond shape on short nails - can you use soft almonds?
If your nails are not long enough and you don’t want to resort to extensions, but you really love almond-shaped nails, then you can use a softer version.
Important: To create almond nails on short nails, the required length of the free edge must be at least 5 mm.
We will form a soft almond We
also start by finding the center point of our nail, focusing on the finger itself!
Measuring the center
We begin to form this shape a little differently - your movements should be long, but the file should lie at an angle of 45° under the nail. There we round off the free edge. But we work without fanaticism!
Under the nail!
After this we move on to forming the side arch. As in the case of long nails, soft almonds eliminate undercuts immediately from the ingrowth point. We're backing down a bit! Forming a smooth arc from the side, we look at the end of the file.
After this we sharpen our nose. With sliding, rocking movements we soften our tip. Our hand passes through the silhouette of a boat. After all, we repeat, all the lines are soft and smooth.
Forming the nose of the free edge
Now we cut down the lower parallels. We place the file under the nail and smoothly move it towards the center.
Under the nail
Checking the evenness of the cut.
Smooth
Let's check the rest of the nails.
We check
Floral images on false nails are a trend for 2018
Floral prints on false nails do not give up their leading position. The flower extravaganza is associated with a good mood, warm weather, romantic encounters and simply true femininity. Small flowers on false nails look elegant, as do a couple of large flower arrangements. Paradoxically, black false nails are top-notch. It is on this color that manicurists prefer to apply beautiful floral designs. Flowers also look good on light-colored false nails. It is very beneficial to do a manicure on a light background and shades of colors that are in harmony with the main set of women's clothing.
Glitter false nails: flashy materials
Imitation gold or silver coating on false nails is very popular in 2022. This manicure is simply universal in all its manifestations. Decorative gold or silver is appropriate not only for evening looks, but also as an everyday design for false nails. Shiny pigments are always associated with a festive mood. You can use glitter of different sizes and textures on false nails. Mother of pearl on false nails also looks impressive and goes well with any shade of varnish.
Rhinestones on false nails - an amazing effect
Long false nails with rhinestones, unlike short ones, do not allow you to feel comfortable. But with their help, women can stand out. For festive events, manicurists offer stunning design options with rhinestones for false nails. This type of nail art uses all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors of decoration elements. The photo shows manicure options with rhinestones for false nails, which would be appropriate for an evening event and perfect for one day. Even large rhinestones that imitate precious stones are acceptable. Of course, Swarovski stones can be glued onto false nails, but you yourself should understand that you should not spend expensive jewelry elements on temporary nails that will “live” for a maximum of two days. There are also such fashionable offers for false nails in avant-garde style from nail art designers that it is impossible to resist. A scattering of stones on the applied surface can be linked together in a chain along the fingers.
False nails: how to glue and remove
It is quite possible to create a beautiful manicure using false nails. You can use all kinds of coating and decoration techniques on them. It is very important to properly glue them to your nail plate so that your beautiful manicure lasts as long as possible. To do this, you must follow the following rules:
- false tips are glued only to healthy nails;
- Before gluing, it is necessary to degrease the surface for good adhesion;
- Use only special glue for false nails, and not super glue or instant glue.
Remove false nails only after a hot bath! Under no circumstances should you rip off the tips just like that, otherwise you will injure the surface!
How to give almond shape to your nails: basic rules
Important: An almond shape can be given to those nails that have an average or slightly longer than average length of the free edge. This manicure will not work on short nails! You will have a rounded triangle, but no almonds.
The free edge should be at least equal to the middle of the nail bed or at least 5 mm. In this case, you will get a beautiful, elegant and sophisticated almond manicure, which will make your hands feminine and elongated.
Consider the length of the free edge
- The almond manicure itself is similar to almond kernels - rounded at the base of the nail and a narrowed but smooth edge of the nail plate.
- For work we need a file from 180 grit! If you are working with natural nails. For artificial materials, we take a higher abrasiveness - from 100 grit.
- We hold the file in the “lock” position: on one side you place all 4 fingers, and on the other - your thumb.
- First of all, find the center of the nail! Sometimes the upper phalanges or the nail itself grows slightly at an angle, to the side. You can’t leave it like that, especially when creating an almond manicure. To do this, we need to find out the center of the finger itself, from the base. We place the edge of the file in the middle of the finger and find the center on the nail plate.
Finding the center
- For convenience, we mark a small point - this is the center, our landmark. Of course, you are doing this only for illustrative purposes while you are learning. During the cutting process it will be removed. And in the future you will be able to see the middle of the axis by eye.
During training, you can put a dot with a marker
- After which we look at the client's nails. But we do this from the position as a person will see them on himself - that is, we bend the arm at the elbow, turn it over and look at the back of the hand. We find the shortest nail among other fingers!
We take into account the length of each nail or possible flaws
- If the nails are all of the same minimum length, then we make a reference point to the longest nail bed. First we cut the length on all fingers!
Important rule: The middle, index and ring fingers must be the same length! Therefore, it is worth starting to work with them. Especially with an almond-shaped manicure, the little finger, but also with others, can be literally 1 mm shorter. But on the big one, on the contrary, it’s 1 mm longer!
Remember two important rules when forming any shape:
- We make smooth and long movements with our hands! The shorter your movements, the more uneven the edge of the nail will be.
- We do not go to the nail platinum growth points! We work from them, diagonally, under the nail. We take the file into the void, and not onto the nail!
First we cut the sides, and then we cut out the shape!
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When you file the corners to make almond edges:
- We make long, smooth movements, bringing the file to the center of the nail from the growth points, thereby forming a smooth almond tip. We do this with movements in two directions, without going into the area of the nail plate.
- As a little tip: Your joint needs to work wide to create long movements. Imagine that you are playing the violin. Both the elbow and even the shoulder joint should be involved in the work.
We work not only with the hand, but with the whole joint!
- It is strictly forbidden to lift the file upward, bring it directly to the base of the nail, or, even worse, reach the cuticle. We move the nail file diagonally, without touching the growing point!
- At the same time, hold the file at an angle of 45°. As a guide, the side of the file, the end, should be looking at you. We form our smooth angles.
Smooth, gliding movements. Sharp, strong movements or movements that go to the base of the nail are not permissible!
- When we form the lower parallel, we put a file under the nail! We work from the growth point!
- As a little advice: If you need to level the plate, move the center point by carefully cutting off the side walls. We work smoothly and slowly on the side where the nail will be displaced so as not to saw through.
We put it strictly under the nail!
First we saw the fingers on the left hand, then on the right hand!
- We also don't buff up and down or side to side. Your movements should be sliding from the base of the nail growth and smoothly move towards the free edge.
How to work with a buff!
