In the new season, dark saturated colors and long nails, which were recently considered to be a sign of bad taste and vulgarity, were again raised on a pedestal. But the fashionable preferences of girls can not change so drastically, so low-key and calm shades are still relevant and in demand.
If for a dark nail art it is necessary to select the appropriate image, then a pastel manicure is suitable for almost any bow.
The advantages of pastel shades
Despite the fact that the shades of pastels seem soft and faded, it looks quite bright, focusing on manicure.
In an effort to make nail design less noticeable, many fashionable women turn to pastel shades. However, the result is quite the opposite.
Pastel shades have a milky-white basis, therefore, unlike “jelly” translucent varnishes, they create a denser, more intense coating. Thus, marigolds with reserved colors will not become a minor detail of the dress.
Selection of pastel shades
Pastel is a fairly large group of shades that can be obtained from the main 7 colors by adding white or another light color.
In manicure, the most relevant are bright pastel shades: mint, peach, lavender, pistachio, pink, etc.
An interesting fact is that whatever pastel shades you choose, they all perfectly fit together, so with just a few varnishes you can create many unique nail art.
Pastel varnishes are one of the few that require selection not only for the main image, but also for the skin color. When choosing a coating, pay attention to this nuance and then your manicure will look harmonious and stylish.
Bright pastel shades - cherry, plum favorably shade the light skin. More saturated red pastel fills pale skin with energy, tones and inspires it.
Coral shades are suitable for owners of light and even pale skin. The shimmering metallic shade transforms the skin, especially if the shade of pink gold is complemented by the main way.
The most universal pastel shades - it is flesh-brown, beige, pink - are irreplaceable in those cases when you have not yet decided what outfit you are going to wear tomorrow.
Actual manicure techniques in pastel shades
Monophonic manicure is no longer of interest among fashionistas. It is so mundane and familiar that it is practically not considered as a nail design.
In the new season, girls can think about the embodiment of their unique designs, or take note of the nail trends from fashion catwalks.
Classic neyl design in pastel colors
French and moon manicures have become synonymous with nail design as a whole. Without them, nowhere, because this is a time-tested classic that is appropriate in all situations.
Whatever trends and shades may dominate on the catwalks, jacket and moon manicure will always be in fashion. Popular techniques in pastel shades look much more expressive and more interesting than in familiar colors.
The selection of the radical hole, which "frames" the nail plate, has long been popular with manicure masters. The first attempts to focus attention not only on the edge of the nail, but also on its basis were made at fashion shows, where they offered to cover the hole with sparkles. Later, this trend was adapted to normal life and now the moon manicure in pastel shades is considered the best choice for everyday images.
Ombre effect with pastel colors
Regarding pastels in the technique of ombra, there are some rules, compliance with which will allow to obtain a harmonious coating. When creating a gradient manicure, do not use only pastel shades. Choose 2-3 shades of one color scale, one of which will be brighter and more saturated, and the rest soft and light. In this case, a smooth transition will be more noticeable and expressive.
A transparent background, decorated with concise small drawings is always relevant. Each woman of fashion can join this trend, having covered a part of a marigold with a light pastel varnish and having decorated it with the help of a manicure thread with a small pattern or geometric figures.
Avant-garde Pastel Manicure
Geometric patterns are not the first season in the favorites of the nail designers who prepare the details of the image for fashion shows. Simple women of fashion quickly picked up the growing trend, and every day they create their own interpretation of this design in the color-blocking style.
Pastel shades are ideal for manicure with geometric patterns. It is important not to emphasize individual figures, but to create a harmonious ensemble.
Pastel Marbling
Fashionistas are constantly looking for new ideas to replace the familiar and sometimes boring nail designs. Just change the color of the varnish is not enough, it is important to find a unique way to decorate the nails, which previously did not exist.
One of these innovations is marbling, a technique that conveys the texture of marble patterns. It looks most impressive in dark shades, however, pastel colors do an excellent job with this role.
Pastel manicure with drawings
How restrained and moderate pastel shades, so much calmer should be the drawings on the nails. You should not paint rich colorful flowers or fruits on your nails, for a stylish design it is enough to depict modest unobtrusive patterns in the form of stripes, blots, droplets, dots, openwork patterns.
Manicure should not be oversaturated with prints, rather, on the contrary, they are performed with thin subtle strokes, dots or abstraction. You should not use bright lacquers together with a pastel base. Choose a few similar shades, the contrast in this manicure is not appropriate.
Pastel manicure for short nails
Short nails for pastel manicure must first be prepared. Any roughness and notches will be visible on the light surface of the varnish.
Use the classic manicure techniques - french or moon, as on short nails it will be difficult to portray more extravagant options, for example, with modeling or with rhinestones.
In most cases, pastel manicure on short nails is performed using a maximum of 2 varnishes. If you add another shade to this set or decorate the design with sparkles, camoufouks or bouillons, you will get an elaborate and ridiculous manicure, saturated with a significant amount of detail in a small space.
No matter how the fashion trends change, moderate, calm shades will always be a priority for fashionistas. Each girl can create a manicure in pastel colors, it is not difficult and interesting. Restraint in the details and the right choice of shade on the color of the skin - all that is needed to achieve a stunning result.
