A red manicure is a classic and mainstream at the same time. He never goes out of fashion ever. It is universally suitable for any occasion: for every day, for a gala event, a romantic evening, a walk in nature. It blends harmoniously with clothes of different styles and colors.
The secrets of red manicure
Red nails, as well as red lipstick, is not an addition to the image. They are the image itself, and their combination is just perfect. This combination emphasizes woman's sexuality and elegance at the same time. In this case, bright makeup is excluded, because the emphasis in the image is already set.
Eye-catching shadows, colored mascara and eyeliner pencils - this will already be too much. Women who began to make red manicure, the design of which can be very diverse, fall in love with him instantly, and he becomes their lifestyle. The image is bright in the literal sense of the word - this is not always a good choice. But neat scarlet or marigold nails can be a highlight that catches your eye.
How to do red manicure correctly and accurately?
Now we will consider the basic rules for creating such a bright manicure at home.
You must do the following:
- It is very important to choose the right color for the varnish, depending on the type of appearance and skin tone. You need to devote enough time to this and carefully choose the right shade. Because with the wrong choice, varnish can ruin the whole image, and not decorate it.
- The manicure should be neatly made and fresh, and the hands should be soft and delicate, well-groomed. Red varnish always draws attention to the hands.
- In no case should you forget to apply the base before using such a bright basic coating. If this is not done, then after removing the varnish with acetone, the nails will look just awful. Pigment residues do not wash off immediately. The nails will still be reddish in a couple of days. The same thing you need to do if you are using not a simple varnish, but shellac, gel polish.
- Then you need to remember to apply the fixative in two layers. As a result of this treatment, the manicure will last longer for a couple of days, the surface of the nail will not only shine, but also crack less. If shellac or just gel polish is used, you need to apply one coat of fixative. In the case of varnish with a matte texture, this is not necessary.
- Regular varnish, shellac or gel polish is required to be applied in two layers.
- The length of the nail should be short or medium. Red varnish in combination with excessively long nails looks vulgar and defiant, besides it is simply inconvenient. Remember that this color visually shortens the nails. A similar effect creates a half moon manicure and decor in the form of sparkles.
Nail design. Red manicure: tricks for choosing a shade
In order for the nails to always look perfect, you should remember some of the subtleties of manicure and design.
How to properly match the shade of red varnish to the type of appearance? First you need to determine what type of skin a woman has, cold or warm. In the future, this information should be based on when choosing a shade of varnish. To determine the skin tone, do a simple test: apply red-orange lipstick on your wrist. If veins are visible through it, then the skin type is cold, if not, it is warm.
For the correct selection of the varnish tone, one must not forget about the following points:
- If a woman has long and thin fingers, then varnish of dark shades will suit her.
- If a girl has a cold skin type, then the shades of red varnish should be chosen accordingly, with a cool blue tint (purple, fuchsia, marsala, beetroot, raspberry).
- If a woman has a warm skin type, then shades should be chosen warm: scarlet, terracotta, brick, coral, strawberries.
- Girls with white skin are perfectly suited for bright bright shades.
- Women with dark skin should give preference to rich, deep shades (ripe cherries, burgundy, marsala).
The right brush is the key to a beautiful manicure
Before buying varnish, you must definitely check the brush for its application. The right choice of tool is an important point, since the uniformity of color application depends on its quality. The brush should not be very stiff, evenly trimmed, the hairs should not stick out in different directions.
Fashionable shades
This season, stylists suggest choosing restrained, calm shades of red - tomato, watermelon, burgundy, raspberries, etc. However, classics should not be neglected in any case. Bright and juicy red color will always be in trend. What could be more effective than its combination with lipstick in tone and a strict black dress on the floor.
Interesting ideas of red manicure
The design of red manicure can be very diverse, despite the fact that it itself is already self-sufficient. Mix paints, textures and apply the drawing correctly. Not everyone can do it on their own. For an unusual and stylish design, it is better to go to the salon. If you want to try to do something at home, then pay attention to the following design options:
- French manicure with red polish. A combination of matte and glossy finish will look especially impressive. You can deviate a bit from the classical technique and use black varnish instead of white for the picture, but leave the main part of the nail in red. For those who like experiments and catchy details, the masters recommend trying to make a thin, barely noticeable strip between two shades, as in the photo. Use the gold or silver color of the varnish for this. This detail will be an interesting element of decor.
- French with red varnish on a transparent base. With this combination, you can use the most diverse decor (rhinestones, sparkles, pattern, etc.) for the tips of the nails. However, the design of the red manicure should not be too catchy, active.
- Red lacquer and black polka dots in casual style. This design is perfect for short nails. Draw neat black peas on several nails, but not all at once.
- Another design option for red manicure is a plain matte or glossy finish and gold sparkles. The first option is preferable. Pay attention to the moon manicure in such a combination. Gold and red are a royal combination that looks expensive and elegant.
- Red and black manicure. With design in this case, you need to be especially careful. The combination is classic, but not from the category of simple. You can distribute colors according to the principle of a lunar manicure or jacket.
- Ombre manicure. The smooth transition of a light shade into a darker one is a classic for all time. Such a red manicure with a design on short nails will look great. It can be brought from a pale scarlet tone to a rich burgundy, almost black, which visually stretches the nails and fingers in length.
- Louboutin, or double-sided manicure. In this case, the surface of the nail is painted with black varnish, and the bottom is red, or vice versa. The idea is not new, but it is still in trend.
- In the gothic style. The main colors of such a manicure are black, red, tin, gray. The technique of its implementation is no different, except that the nails are given a special, specific form.
- Red and white manicure. The design in this case is performed, as a rule, in the style of an ombre or jacket, or a variety of patterns are applied to a plain surface, as in the photo above.
- Stamping grid. It can be of different tones - silver, beige, black. Red color is very well suited for green color, cold yellow, violet, gray and blue shades. The brighter the main coating, the calmer you need to choose a tone for the mesh.
Conclusion
Red manicure will always distinguish a woman from the crowd. It looks elegant and spectacular. However, there is one important condition. Manicure in red should be done very carefully, without flaws. Recently, masters have increasingly recommended that before applying the coating, align the nail plate. In the case of red varnish, this advice is of particular relevance. The color is not moody, but it has one feature. It makes more obvious and noticeable all the shortcomings of not only the nails, but also the hands.