There are varieties of nail decoration that will remain popular regardless of fashion trends or nail art capabilities. One of these is a moon manicure or reverse French manicure.
Its main symptom is selection, emphasis on the underside of the nail, the lunula area, and on the edges of the plate.
This feature goes well with other types of manicure, modern means and cosmetics for the care and decoration of nails.
Fashionable moon manicure with gel polish
The options for implementing a lunar manicure on nails of different lengths are almost limitless. Initially, the “hole” looked like an unpainted area at the bottom of the nail.
Now the lunula stands out with a shade that contrasts with the main background of the nail plate, glitter, crystals, and stickers.
Fashion trends allow you to diversify the “classics” using unusual materials, geometric shapes, and a combination of glossy and matte finishes. Photos in our gallery will help you find a suitable idea.
Material on the topic: Manicure with gel polish 2022-2023: fashionable designs (280+ photos)
Trends for 2022 include:
- Minimalism , expressed in the use of nude colors and simple geometric lines. The contour of the nail or hole is highlighted by a thin arched line; calm shades emphasize the elegance of the design.
- Holes of different shapes . The same design on all nails looks too simple. To diversify it, you can vary the size and arrangement of the pattern elements.
- Triangular shaped lunule . On several nail plates, the shape of the holes is complemented by a corner that turns the arc into a triangle. The contours are outlined with a contrasting line or glitter.
- A combination of bright colors with “bare”, unpainted lunulae or arches. To make a lunar nail design of this kind, you will only need one color of varnish and special limiting strips.
- Tandem of lunar and classic French . They can be alternated on adjacent nails or combined on one, combining the bright color of the outer contour of the plate and an unpainted lunula.
- Three-dimensional drawings using the “sweet bloom” technique, framing the lunula or “smile” arc.
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.
Current colors of lunar manicure
The trend for 2022 is bright, pure colors that are great for creating beautiful, stylish nail designs.
You need to choose shades based on the events and situations for which “reverse French” is done. The advantage of this type of manicure is that even if the nail grows, it will not be noticeable.
For everyday manicure, pastel, calm shades - beige, milky, nude - will be appropriate.
A festive, solemn design will require bright colors, decorated with various effects: gradient, glitter, “broken glass”, sparkles, “broth” balls.
Traditional colors for wedding lunar nail art are white, ivory, silver, and gold. But modern brides can complement it with any colors, effects, elements to their taste.
Beige
A universal background color for everyday wear is complemented by matte or glossy patterns, geometric shapes in calm shades, floral patterns, and lace. One or two fingers can be decorated with rhinestones edging the lunula.
White
A neutral color complements or contrasts with the rest of the spectrum. In its pure form, it is associated with innocence, snow, and weddings.
It looks great both as a fill in the lunula, the contour of the “smile” and edges, and as a background covering the nail plate.
In shades of pink
Delicate peach color or bright fuchsia - any shades of pink will emphasize the grace of the arches or contour of the lunula.
Glitter, rhinestones, the “broken glass” effect, black or white patterns are combined with pink color - all this will complement the fashionable moon manicure.
Black
Neutral, pure black looks different when used alone or when paired with other shades.
With light colors it creates delicate patterns, with dark colors it creates an exquisite, passionate design. A fashionable solution is to fill the entire surface of the nail with black, leaving the lunula without color.
Red
Bright red is the color of passion, joy, energy. The fashionable combination of 2022 is red with white, silver in different versions: floral patterns, geometric prints, moon or classic jacket. White softens the aggressiveness of red, creating a stylish, delicate design.
Blue
Manicures in blue shades are decorated with additions of white, silver, gold colors - patterns, rhinestones, sparkles, rubs.
Gradients of colors combined with blue shades - pink, blue, mint - look very beautiful.
These same colors can be alternated on adjacent fingers, combining the composition into a single whole using elements of a lunar manicure.
Lilac
For a daytime look, it is better to choose delicate colors of the lilac range, shading them with white, silver patterns and additions.
In an evening manicure, a brighter lilac color is emphasized by the depth of black - it can be used to paint the contour or volume of the lunula, the outer edge of the nail, or draw a geometric pattern or a floral pattern.
Color combination with black varnish
Black color can easily be combined with any other color and it will look very harmonious. But there are some combinations that will be relevant and trendy in any season.
Black-red manicure
A passionate and bold black and red manicure can be done in different ways: according to the classic French version, “hole”, geometry, etc. These color combinations can be used to make a manicure for Halloween, for every day, and, if you have certain decorations, for a holiday.
An example of a black and red manicure
The length of the nail for a red and black design does not matter, but it is still worth taking into account natural data. For visual correction of a wide nail plate, these colors can help if you make a red stripe along the nail, and for narrow nails, placing the stripes across is relevant.
Black and white manicure
White stripes on a black background, drawings, stamping - these are just a small part of the possible options for using two achromatic colors. It’s easy to match this combination with other shades to create bright accents. Black and white manicure is suitable for women of any age for different occasions.
Black-pink
A slightly frivolous, but at the same time effective manicure is obtained by combining black and pink colors. Depending on the shade of pink, a manicure can take on a different mood. For example, bright pink and black are often used in manicures by teenagers. Decoration with various materials is allowed.
Black and gold manicure
The noble and stylish black and gold design is suitable for manicures for women of all ages. Shimmering golden glitter on a black background can be placed in different ways, and even with different decorative materials: rubbing, sparkles/glitter, kamifubuki, foil, etc.
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Combination with silver varnish
Metallic shine in manicures has been on trend for several seasons, and if this shine is provided by silver decor or shimmering materials, then the manicure turns out to be truly luxurious. For a bright silver shine on a black finish, you should choose a matte manicure background. It is fashionable to do a black manicure with silver glitter in the hole or at the tip of the nail. It is important to create geometric patterns with silver varnish or glitter.
Yellow with black
The choice of yellow shade to combine with black can be anything. Delicate pastel colors are suitable for a calm and stylish manicure; rich yellow will bring bright accents to a black background. Using these two colors, you can achieve different effects, use different application techniques, and use different types of decorative elements.
Plain coating
Even with a single-color manicure, you can decorate your nails and delight others. Matte finishes are perfect for those with short nails, while iridescent gloss is more suitable for long nails. To maintain a monochromatic result, but at the same time add a special zest, you can create a knitted, velvet, shimmering design.
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Moon manicure for short nails
Since the lunula is located at the bottom of the nail, the length of the plate does not affect the ability to create beautiful, stylish lunar nail art.
For short nails, as a background you need to choose a plain glossy or matte gel polish, a coating with a “cat’s eye” effect, a transition from dark to lighter color.
A small drawing or a short inscription on one or two nails will help to complement a white or contrasting “moon” or “smile”.
Long manicure with holes
Long nails provide unlimited scope for nail art. They allow you to combine matte and glossy coatings, depict paintings, and create three-dimensional drawings in place of the lunula using the sweet-bloom technique.
You can outline the “moon” or “smile” of different shapes with large rhinestones. Or cover the entire space except the bottom edge with a single-color varnish, creating a manicure that is elegant in its simplicity.
New lunar manicure 2020
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.
Beautiful moon manicure with sparkles
Glitter, whether finely rubbed or large glitter, looks luxurious in both daytime and evening looks.
If your nails are short or you want to make a discreet manicure, shiny elements can be applied to two or three nails.
#4 Manicure with triangles and negative space
Negative space is a popular technique in nail design. Performing a manicure is not difficult, and the end result looks very laconic and discreet. To create a manicure with negative space, you can use the same stencils and a manicure brush, with the only exception that you will not need to paint over individual areas of the nail.
For manicures with negative space, it is preferable to use dark, rich shades. They look expressive with a transparent triangular decor, making it more noticeable and brighter.
Triangular holes
One of the trends for 2022 is the outline of holes with a corner in the center of the outline. It can form an equilateral triangle or, protruding strongly, reach almost to the outer edge of the nail.
In combination with other geometric shapes - lines, squares, circles - this decor looks fresh and interesting.
Unusual hole shape in modern manicure
More and more fans prefer the style of triangular holes. The most daring, extraordinary ideas include an acute angle of a triangle, occupying 2/3 of the surface of the nail. This great idea turns into a stylish geometric manicure. In place of the hole, you can use other geometric shapes. The idea of performing a lunar manicure in the form of elongated holes has become widespread.
Holes in the style of precious metals on nails
The easiest way to decorate your hands is to give them a festive, bright look - to outline or fill the “moon” with silver or gold, and to edge the inner edges of the plate with elegant metallized stripes. This design looks restrained, but at the same time solemn.
Manicure with holes in the form of frames
A frame is a contour that outlines the lunula and the inside of the nail plate, indented from the edge.
Thin colored, metallized stripes will complement the painted or “bare” surface enclosed in an outline.
Moon design with pattern
If the area of the nail is large enough, then, in addition to the outline of the hole, it can be decorated with themed holiday designs, patterns, and geometric shapes.
Multi-colored designs can not be placed on all nails, so that the additions contrast with the plain surfaces on neighboring fingers.
Gradient and holes on nails
A beautiful shimmer of matching or contrasting colors, complemented by a “moon”, arches of a light neutral color is a fashion trend in nail art for 2022.
The surface with smooth transitions of shades does not need additional decoration, logically ending with a lunar semicircle.
French in combination with holes
The combination of classic and reverse French in different shapes looks very interesting. Regardless of the shape of the nail, the contours of the edges and lunulae can be straight, smoothly curved, square, triangular.
All ideas can be placed in different combinations on the nails of one hand, the outer edge and hole can be contrasting or the same color.
Should there be holes on the nails - white semicircles at the base of the nail?
To understand this issue, you should pay attention to the physiological structure of the nail plate.
According to the structure of a healthy nail, there should be holes.
The white color of the nail hole is a consequence of reduced blood circulation and weaker capillary nutrition as a result of the pressure of the growing nail.
Moon manicure with marble
Manicurists have learned to apply imitation light marble stains on the nail plate.
The natural colors of expensive stones look noble and natural in combination with metallic colors and the free space of the lunar semicircle. The laconic design is suitable for nails of any length.
Evening manicure in lunar style
The lunar option allows you to create an enchanting and luxurious nail design for celebrations and special occasions. For this category of manicure, any materials for decoration are considered ideal. At the peak of popularity is the emphasis on holes made of glitter materials and charming ideas with patterns that are a continuation of the nail decor.
Chic moon design with rhinestones
Shiny stickers - rhinestones - come in different sizes, so they can complement both short and long nails. The larger the plate area, the larger the elements should be used.
The “smile” is outlined with rhinestones and a triangular lunula is outlined. But in order not to overload the design, glitter should not be applied to all nails. This especially applies to daytime manicure.
Lunar manicure 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.
Rubbing on nails with holes
Shimmering powder, mixed with a glossy coating, gives it a special shine, metallic luster, and pearlescent shimmer.
Therefore, the color of the nail contours should be selected carefully so that the resulting delicate effect looks as advantageous as possible. Metallic finishes in gold and silver colors are best.
Lunar manicure with matte finish
The empty lunar space next to a background covered with matte varnish in pastel colors is a gentle, fresh combination.
It is suitable for young girls and mature ladies, creating a light, versatile, but at the same time beautiful design. The outline of the hole can be outlined with a thin shiny strip of “metal”.
Nail art with holes and geometry
The contours of the edges of the nail, the outlines of the lunula, indicated by graceful lines, are well complemented by the intersections of the stripes on the rest of the space of the plate.
Squares, circles, triangles, intersecting with each other, create a special pattern. Geometric shapes can be applied in a contrasting or background-matching shade.
Neon moon design
Special “acid” colors that glow in the dark are not appropriate for every occasion and age. This option is most suitable for young girls who prefer an appropriate style in clothing and makeup. But adult ladies can also make small accents in this way.
Moon manicure contributes to this, allowing you to paint only a small area of the “moon” or “smile” with a bright shade.
Lunar nail design: beautiful photo examples
Moon manicure is a nail design trend that is very multifaceted and at the same time universal. Thanks to this, lunar manicure integrates the most interesting innovations in the modern industry, and the result is an appropriately feminine, beautiful and original manicure. Elegant, luxurious, graceful, the reverse French style is great for any time of year. But for 2020, stylists have prepared new seasonal accents. An updated nail design with a change of accents using a color palette can create original images for every season.
