An attractive image of a woman is built not only through beautiful clothes and high-quality accessories, but also thanks to a well-groomed manicure. Even the most thoughtful wardrobe will look dull if maximum attention is not paid to your nails. But what to do if the natural shape of the nails and the density of the nail plates do not allow you to create a stylish and bright design? The nail extension technique comes to the rescue of such fashionistas, which in a matter of hours can transform short nails into an attractive shape on which any design can be placed.
Extended nails: new products and trends for 2022
This year, naturalness and naturalness prevail in nail design. Priority is given to short and medium-sized nails with a neat oval or almond shape. As for shades, pastel colors are very popular: beige, light pink, brown, nude. In the form of extended nails, the natural, natural form also prevails, which replaced pointed nails.
In 2022, classic pastel shades are being replaced by rich, eye-catching tones that look great on almond-shaped nails. Rhinestones, matte and glossy coatings, acrylic sand, and gradient are actively used for decoration. Despite the active promotion of the natural shape of nails and natural shades, the number of lovers of maxi-length nails is not decreasing.
Design ideas: one tone
No less popular than French is a one-tone coating. Some ladies choose universal light colors that match any clothes. Others strive to keep up with fashion, covering the plates with the most current and vibrant shades. Girls who have chosen small nails with acrylic or gel extensions can consider themselves lucky, since a plain coating is most suitable for them. In any case, with such a manicure, the chosen color can tell a lot about its owner.
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Extended red nails are a classic option for girls looking to attract attention. Despite the brightness, this color is quite conservative and can be worn to the office. However, even at the holiday he will be able to make you stand out from the crowd. It is not a good idea to choose this color for very long nails as it may look vulgar.
Red nails
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Red nail design
As the pictures show, even the most beautiful nail extensions become even better if you use pink shades. This versatile color is loved by many women. And thanks to the large number of color variations in shades, saturation, etc., almost everyone can find their ideal pink color. Delicate shades will suit office dwellers, bright extended nails will suit young girls, and fashionistas will be able to choose a very trendy coral shade.
Pink nails
Popular and fashionable mint, turquoise, light green, etc. shades can create an excellent winter manicure on extended nails. The versatility of these shades is that they look great on both tanned fingers and very light skin. In winter they can remind you of snow and coolness, and in summer they can remind you of the sea.
Turquoise nails
Gel nail extensions in blue, green and other bright shades are ideal for the New Year or other holidays. They are also great for a party or club. However, if the colors are not dark, but rich and loud, they may not look appropriate in the office.
Green nails
Extended nails 2022: types of materials for design
The nail extension procedure is constantly being improved. Today, acrylic and gel are considered the most popular and familiar to many nail artists. Acrylic is a more durable and practical material. However, most fashionistas choose gel, since nails made with this material have a neat transparent appearance and a glossy shine.
As for extension methods, tips and forms remain constant assistants in this procedure. In this case, the choice of material and shape depends on the anthropometric data of the fingers and the desired shape of the nails.
Why get a manicure in the fall?
There is a special mood in autumn. Sadness and depression overcome, and the body suffers from a lack of vitamins. Many representatives of the fair sex feel especially depressed and weakened in the autumn.
Touching beauty will help you get rid of melancholy and apathy. Manicurists work wonders with nails, transforming them and making them beautiful. Paying attention to yourself is the best remedy for autumn depression.
Nails are especially affected by vitamin deficiency. Lack of vitamins leads to fragility, discoloration, and loss of appearance. Professionals recommend taking especially careful care of your nail plates in the autumn months, making nourishing baths for your hands, and pampering them with creams and natural-based cosmetic oils.
In addition to external care products, it is necessary to take a multivitamin complex to improve overall health. Healthy and well-groomed nails are always in trend.
Design of extended nails 2022: popular and stylish ideas
No matter how nail design trends change, classic nail art still looks great on extended nails. Among them it is worth noting:
- French with white or multi-colored stripes, which visually lengthen almond-shaped and other nail shapes, making them neater and more delicate
- lunar design with contrasting or transparent hole design
- gradient nail art with horizontal, vertical or diagonal color transition
- all shades of matte finish
- design of extended nails with an accent pattern or design on one nail
Nude manicure with a pattern spring-summer 2022: photo
Nail designs are a simple way to diversify your usual French or standard moon look. The main thing is to remember the basic rules of contrast when combining a light background with a black outline of nail art. What it will be - decor with flowers or a print with hearts - the decision is up to you. An alternative would also be a trendy cartoon pattern that adds its own flavor to any look. On sharp nails or almond-shaped nails, you can apply a botanical pattern that emphasizes the free edges of the plates.
Popular forms of extended nails 2022
In 2022, traditional forms of extended nails will be relevant. They are technically simple to implement, look laconic and natural.
Oval shape
The oval shape of extended nails is characterized by parallel side lines, equal in width along the entire length of the nail and rounded tips.
The oval shape can be made on any shape of the nail bed - trapezoidal, straight, oval. An oval visually lengthens a short nail bed and makes wide nail plates look smaller and neater.
Square shape of extended nails
The square shape is a nail plate with a parallel, equal width of the nail and a straight tip with sharp corners. This is an ideal option for a French manicure.
In the natural version, the square shape is less stable than on extended nails. A square nail shape is recommended for those with long nail beds. But for girls with a wide nail plate, the square shape is not suitable, since on such nails it will look overly massive.
Soft square nail shape
The shape has a straight tip and slightly rounded corners. The soft square looks attractive on natural plates and extended nails. A soft square, like an oval, suits all girls.
Almond-shaped nail extensions
A distinctive feature of almond-shaped nails is their cone-shaped shape with the side lines of the free edge of the nail gradually tapering towards the center. Despite the simplicity and naturalness of the form, it is quite complex and fragile.
On extended nails, the almond shape requires a good length and correct conical outline of the nail arch. The almond shape is suitable for those with narrow plates, long nail beds, and thin “musical” fingers.
Form of extended nails Pointe shoes
Pointe shoes are a form of nail plate that has a trapezoidal shape, while the tip of the nail has a straight line with sharp corners. This is a harmonious combination of square and almond shapes. The shape got its name due to its visual resemblance to ballerina's pointe shoes.
Materials and technologies
The shapes and types of extended nails, both gel and acrylic, can be different. Both materials have their positive and negative sides. The extension procedure itself takes approximately the same amount of time, but removing acrylic nails is much simpler and gentler on your own plates. They are removed using special liquids containing acetone, while gel extensions can be cut off unsuccessfully by damaging their plates with a rough gel file. There are two extension technologies that are used for any of these materials. They have their own characteristics. Accordingly, long or small extended nails made using one technology or another look different.
French manicure
Tip extensions are performed by gluing an artificial one onto a natural nail. After which the tips are coated with gel or acrylic and a design is made on them. This method is good for those who have very short natural plates, but they look less natural. Most often, the technology is used for clients who want to get very long nails. French manicure on nails extended with tips is shown in the photo.
Extended short nails are most often made using the “form-based” technology. In this case, paper templates are glued to the tip of the own plate and the nail is created using this template directly from gel or acrylic. The mold is then removed, it is given the ideal shape, and it is covered with a fixing layer of gel or acrylic, on which the design is made if necessary. This manicure looks very natural due to the possibility of selecting an individual shape for each finger. The extended nails shown in the photo below are single and plain, that is, they are made according to a template for a minimum length. Ideas for forms for the free edge of extended nails are presented in the photo.
Nail shapes
Types of nails Options for extended nails Long extended nails
What you need to do nail extensions at home
So, we have decided on the shape of the extended nails. It's time to start the procedure itself. In order to radically transform your nails at home you will need:
- Ultraviolet lamp
- set of files – oval, rectangular, boomerang-shaped
- modeling brushes
Materials you will need:
- basic clear gel
- modeling gel
- finishing gel
- primer
- dehydrator or degreaser
- manicure glue
If you are a beginner master and have little understanding of tools and quality materials, then purchase a ready-made nail extension kit. He will help you master the extension procedure, gain experience and create simple forms.
Nail extensions save many girls who are not naturally blessed with beautiful and strong nail plates. In addition, extensions are used for wedding or other special nail designs, when a magnificent and attractive appearance of the nails is important.
Extended nails allow you to place complex designs that will look bulky and massive on the natural nail plate. Gel polish and acrylic are absolutely harmless to the body; on the contrary, they stimulate natural nails to strengthen and renew.
Peculiarities
Having long nails is gradually going out of everyday fashion, so short artificial plates are an excellent option for creating a neat manicure.
Modeling small nails has its advantages:
- the strength of the plates increases;
- simple correction in case of damage to one of the tips;
- suitable for problematic and brittle nails prone to splitting;
- easily extended even to the shortest free edge of the nail;
- suitable for those girls who are not used to wearing a long manicure;
- a more convenient option for everyday use;
- the ability to create a beautiful manicure even if there is a strict dress code at work or school;
- a good option for those who have a wide plate;
- the costs of materials and work of the craftsman are usually less;
- It’s easier to decorate and choose a design.
Thanks to these advantages, modeling short nails has earned great popularity among clients. It helps you get used to the artificial plates more gently in order to grow longer nails in the future.
Nail design with the symbol of 2022 - Ox
According to Eastern legends, the ruler of each year is one of the twelve totem animals, and the role of ruler of 2022 is assigned to the Ox. Designers did not ignore this fact, and successfully used this opportunity in fashionable ideas for New Year's manicure. All kinds of images with cows, calves or bulls in nail design this New Year can be called mega trendy. We’ll tell you later how you can use this in manicure.
Such design ideas look creative and very attractive, so we immediately tune in to the envious glances of our friends and increased attention. Ready? Then take note - a stylish manicure with sliders, laconic plain nails with the image of a bull in a minimalist style, made using stamping or funny faces on several nails
As well as a “cow” print with characteristic spots, portrait images of a Bull in a Santa Claus hat, an animal with spruce branches, snowflakes and a design with metallic accents in the form of stripes. As for decor, you can additionally use all kinds of glitter, pieces of foil and rhinestones in your manicure. It all depends on your mood and the desired result.
Step-by-step instructions for aquarium building
Despite the fact that in 2014 girls prefer naturalness, bright voluminous compositions on the surface of the nails are perfect for a special event. More discreet versions of three-dimensional manicure may be appropriate in everyday life. We invite you to familiarize yourself with step-by-step instructions that will help you master aquarium artificial nail extensions, performed using gel and acrylic technology. Photo illustrations accompanying the master class will reveal all the subtleties of creating beautiful nail art. If all the tools are ready, you can begin the process itself.
- First, you need to prepare your natural nails for the procedure of modeling artificial tips. After treating your hands with an antiseptic, you should push back the cuticle, file the free edge and remove the gloss from the nails. Then set the paper extension mold. Degrease the surface and begin modeling the free edge using a transparent gel.
- Place your hand in the UV lamp for 2 minutes and then remove the mold. Remove the sticky layer and sand the surface to remove shine.
- Apply a primer to ensure good adhesion of the artificial material to the natural plate. Without it, nail extensions will be of poor quality.
- Using camouflage acrylic powder and liquid, model the nail bed, lengthening it slightly.
- Use multi-colored glitter applied over transparent gel to decorate the free edge. In order to make the design as similar as possible to an aquarium, give your nails a bluish tint using blue gel. Secure the cover to the lamp.
- Add a few pieces of pearlescent tape to a thin layer of gel. After drying the nail, cover the inner design with a final layer of modeling material, completing the extension of the free edge. Let the gel harden under a UV lamp.
- After removing the sticky layer from the surface of the nails, remove excess thickness using nail files or a manicure machine.
- After sanding your nails, brush off the dust and paint with watercolors. A design in the “Aquarium” style will have a complete and harmonious look. To give your nails a beautiful glossy shine, apply a top coat of gel and dry the finished manicure under a lamp. Looking at the photo, you can appreciate how impressive the extensions look, decorated with a delicate floral design.
Reinforce your learning by watching a video lesson from the wonderful master Inna Gorodnova, on the basis of which the master class was based.
With glitter foil
When choosing a manicure for the New Year 2022, the symbol of which is the Metal Ox, you should pay attention to new items and trends that are associated with radiance, metallic shine. A suitable idea for New Year's nail art would be foil decor.
Nails coated in this way look great in photos.
The effect of shining foil on a dark background of the coating looks better. For a festive night, you can choose cherry, black or coffee.
When decorating with foil first appeared, you could get a silvery glow and gold. Now the range of shades has expanded, and you can enjoy the effect of colored foil. Blue, red, green, pink foil are in fashion.
You can choose not only foil prints, but also create a coating using pieces of foil, thus obtaining the effect of broken glass.
Winter manicure, trendy new designs
Lovers of moderate exoticism will appreciate such shapes as “ballerina”, “lipstick”, “trapezoid” and “pipe”.
“Moon path” effect with magnetic gel polish
French manicure 2022 fashion trends winter
Here you need to get rid of the prejudice that French is a white stripe on fairly short or not very long nails. These can be stripes of different colors along the edge and even shiny “smiles” on very long nails.
Shiny winter nail designs
It requires an outright icy or metallic sheen. And here you don’t have to be shy: sparkles, kamifubuki, foil, metallic powder for rubbing, glitter and so on.
Notice the marbled and gradient effect. And a type of design called negative space
Matte Winter Nail Design Ideas
Matte manicure is an advantageous backdrop for any design, as well as bold combinations of shades. The colors will not look tacky. But it’s especially good to implement a trend such as a multi-colored manicure or with matte foil in a matte version.
Winter business manicure trends
Here you shouldn’t get carried away with rhinestones and stilettos, as you understand. But nude shades, graphic, geometric decor, light shimmer and bare, transparent, French will be very good.
