Lunar manicure 2021-2022: fashion trends and 120 photos of nail designs with holes

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Lunar manicure is one of the basic design options, in which the base of the nail (often called simply the hole) is highlighted in a different color or left completely unpainted. In the 1920s, when this type of nail design was just born, and in the next two decades, moon manicure was incredibly popular.

Today, such a manicure is a classic along with the French one. Among celebrities, a devoted fan of lunar manicure is Dita Von Teese, who often appears with it at parties and social events. Also fans of lunar manicure include such stars as Rihanna, Beyoncé and Fergie.

Which moon manicure to choose? What colors are best to combine? What's fashionable this season? See detailed answers in our beauty dossier.

Black moon manicure

Black color is back in fashion! This time - with intricate shapes and original color combinations. Look at our selection for which ones.

The classic moon manicure in black looks very impressive. What’s especially nice is that it goes with any look.

Velvety matte finish combined with glossy holes is a great idea for a party or any other informal event.

Minimalistic black arches look very neat on short nails. This manicure is easy to create even at home – all you need is a thin brush.

Most manicure options with black polish are very simple, since the black color itself attracts attention. Another discreet design option is black combined with white or nude color.

Triangular unpainted holes are an excellent option for those who do not accept the classics. If your nails are long enough, feel free to try this design.

There are endless options for black moon manicure. Here are some more interesting ideas.

Classic + new

Another popular type of lunar French is a combined one, in which the line of the moon stands out simultaneously with the tip of the nail plate. This French manicure with moonlight looks very beautiful and does not require any additional decor.

One of the most popular moon jacket designs

Photo: social networks

Various designs of red manicure with holes

One of the most popular colors in lunar manicure is red. But many girls are afraid to have their nails done in this color, because they consider it only suitable for women over 40 years old. Don't believe such a stereotype! The color red comes in many shades: coral, cherry, garnet and so on. Plus, it goes well with basic black and white. Here are several options to diversify your red manicure with holes:

Open hole shape

One of the simplest, but at the same time very popular designs, paying tribute to the tradition of the first lunar manicure. It means that the base itself remains unpainted, and the remaining part is varnished. This procedure is done using a stencil, and the top is covered with a transparent layer.

Triangular hole shape

Designers advise replacing the usual shape of the hole with a triangular one, this will add originality. Red color with an unusual detail will be the perfect complement for office attire.

Also, a triangle at the base of the nail is ideal for square nail shapes. Pairs perfectly with bracelets and rings.

Red manicure with two holes

One is good, but two are better! This saying accurately describes modern trends in lunar manicure. Its execution is very simple: you need to use the stencil again, slightly above the 1st hole. Thus, the nail will have 2 stripes from the base of the nail, reminiscent of a reverse French manicure. It looks very futuristic.

Negative space in a red manicure with holes

It seems that this design is overloaded with elements. However, it is not. If you have taste and the ability to correctly place accents, a red manicure will sparkle on your hands and give sophistication and grace to your fingers. Making such a design is as easy as shelling pears: at home you will need stencils or tape. First you need to cover the hole with varnish, and then the top of the nail.

Combination of holes and ombre with red color

Another interesting option that will breathe new life into a red manicure is ombre. A gradual transition from one color to another will attract admiring glances to your nails. But at the same time, it is not at all necessary that the hole be emphasized in the usual way; ombre will help to add a drop of unusualness. For greater contrast, it is worth doing only 1 or 2 nails in this way.

Advice! Several colors of varnish and a sponge will help you repeat the smooth transition of colors at home.

With transparent hole

If a manicure with bright moons seems like a slightly eccentric idea to you, take a closer look at a design with transparent moons. A two-color manicure will look interesting - which will create an interesting asymmetrical effect. And also with “bare” holes up to the middle of the nail. We have collected suitable moon manicure options for this technique in a photo selection - choose what you like.

With a shiny hole

If you are attracted to glitter, remember that the moon can be decorated with sparkles, rubbing, liquid foil and other shining decor.
And if you add a current color to them, for example, a colored base, you will get a fashionable and pleasing to the eye manicure.
You can enhance the fashionable effect by applying a decorative top with specks. Example in the photo.

Spicy

Almond-shaped nails in red tones with transparent holes are a classic. How to add variety to an established classic manicure? Simply replace red or nude foundation with bright shades or colored translucent bases. This manicure is good because it does not lose its appearance for a long time, it can be glossy or matte, with or without decoration.

Milky gradient with emphasis on the hole

This is a very trendy nail design for 2022 - a great alternative to the classic moon manicure. Combined colors with a milky tint can be different: from neon to pastel. It is also important to additionally use glitter and shimmer.

New ideas for decorating lunar manicure

At the peak of popularity, the hole and smile of the French manicure, which are made in the same style and the same color scheme. Holes of different colors are especially welcome in summer and spring nail design themes. Decorating with a variety of materials, original configurations in outline, the presence of small details and combining different textures for coatings have become the main techniques for creating popular ideas for 2022. Geometric elements always look harmonious against the background of a lunar manicure.

Ombre and matte

We can safely say that this type of manicure is taken from natural landscapes. Each person has repeatedly looked at the sunset or sunrise. Such types always cause delight because they combine unusual color transitions. Manicure professionals in different directions embody this phenomenon on the nails.

We use technology taken from nature

Combinations of red and pink, the transition from yellow to green, and others will be popular in 2021-2022. If you want to create such a design yourself, then first you should practice on paper, and only then do it on your nails.

With rubbing and glass

The hit of this year, undoubtedly, was the creation of gorgeous holes using the rubbing technique. Golden, mirror and silver holes on beautiful long nails are considered the most popular. But not only thanks to special powder you can achieve an amazing effect. The material for glass nail art also copes with this task.

Combined with French

A current option that combines two types of manicure. We cover the base of the plate with one color, and the hole and tip with another. Another interesting option is when the hole is covered with a clear varnish or not painted at all, the base is bright in color, and the smile of the tip of the nail is painted in a pastel shade.

A wonderful duet of two types of manicure

This type of manicure is suitable for any event. Most often we are talking about weddings. Colors can be combined completely different. As you can see for yourself, or as fashion dictates 2021-2022.

Displaced

There are a lot of ideas for such a manicure. And what to do when there is nothing to choose, and what to do if you are tired of simple classics? Designers offer an interesting option: offset moon manicure. In fact, there is nothing special about it, but its advantage is that you can change the line of the hole, or rather move it.

Speaking of colors, it all depends on your imagination and the imagination of the master:

red;
green;
brown;
yellow.

And these are not all the colors that will be fashionable in 2021-2022.

New lunar manicure 2022

New reverse French manicures on fairly long nails can easily place double and triple bending and moving stripes. The resulting effect is combined with the help of a general pattern or decor with negative space, which further focuses attention on such a manicure.

Pure moon jacket

This is a nail coating in which the entire nail is covered with neutral or colored varnish, and the hole area remains unpainted. As a result, everything is covered with top, creating a picture of a solid and complete manicure.

Pure moon jacket

Photo: Social networks

Previously, we talked about the double French manicure, which is also one of the favorites of the season, and also wrote about manicure ideas for the coming spring.

Fashion trends and new items 2022

Lunar French on nails has many options.

In the new fashion season, advanced nail design stylists recommend their clients to use the following methods of designing the nail plate:

Use not only camouflage in natural shades, but also experiment with bright colors.
Complement the nail design with neat modeling, rhinestones, dried flowers, and broths.
Use the rub on one or all nails to create a mirror effect.
Combine French and moon manicure with several completely painted nails.
Design the hole area in the form of a peak, a straight horizontal line, a triangle or a crescent.
Create not only clear smile lines, but also use a smooth gradient.
Perform geometric and fantasy painting.

These are the most popular trends in nail design, thanks to which nails of any length not only look super modern this season, but also look extremely well-groomed.

When choosing a design that suits you, you should consider how it fits with the overall style of clothing and how appropriate it will look in the workplace.