Some consider translucent manicure imperfect. Indeed, when a free edge or even a natural hole is seen through a colored layer of varnish, this means that the coating composition is not dense enough. Or, as the artists put it, poorly covering. Why, then, do designers again and again create translucent collections?
In fact, such a varnish will always remain out of fashion. Its decorative effect lies in creating an imitation of a natural nail plate. When Jeff Pink first introduced the world to French manicure, a white smile lay on a clear varnish. This then arose many design directions based on it. But the combination of haze and a white tip remains a classic option.
French manicure
If we talk about the white-pink design, then we can distinguish two groups of varnishes (or gel varnishes):
- Haze.
- White color.
Haze is called nude varnishes, which decorate the surface of the nail for a jacket. After their presentation, a translucent manicure enters into fashion, where the main attention is paid to the color of the nail bed.
It is believed that the nails are pink. But it is not so. Their shade can be reddish, bluish, yellowish or whitish. Agree that the names of these shades themselves sound repulsive. Therefore, to correct the color of the nail began to use translucent haze:
- Reddish nail plates are corrected with a beige shade, a little leaving in khaki.
- Purple color evens warm beige.
- A yellowish nail bed will require correction of cold shades of pink.
- Pale marigolds look good under warm pink polish.
To make the manicure not only beautiful, but also intriguing - they imitate the veil.
Veil on the nails
A veil is a translucent manicure in which the haze has a dark shade: black, brown or graphite. At different angles of view, the color of the nails is sometimes dark pink, sometimes black. This is similar to the effect of black thin tights. To enhance the impression, use a design in the form of lace rims of dark color.
An interesting trend has developed in the fashion world: a black veil is used for evening celebrations, and a white veil is used for daytime weddings. Rhinestones and drawings are often put on a white veil. To complete such a drawing, you do not have to be a master. Now there are stamping kits on sale, and you can choose any pattern for printing on nails.
Negative Space
Even more impressive is the nails, dressed in a veil, but revealing some parts of the natural nail. This technique is called “negative space,” or “open space.” It should be the color of a nude, no pale pink background. Otherwise, the charm will disappear.
I must say that such a translucent manicure will decorate the nails of any color, so do not be afraid to do it. You can open the area of the hole in whole or in part. In this place, the nail is the lightest color and will go well with the white tone. Or choose an open vertical strip in the center of the nail. You can close it with a thin mesh or lattice by installing rhinestones in the corners of the intersection.
Wedding manicure
The design of wedding nails has its own rules. The finger to be decorated with a ring is emphasized. For example, all nails are white, and only the nameless left hand is decorated with a veil with lace. White translucent manicure can be combined with freehand drawings. It is convenient to make simple flowers or leaves in the cuticle area, and fill the free edge with a seal.
Nails in a special style are adorned with one chic. This design is indispensable for brides who wear additional jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, and decorative rings.
If you consider nails as a decoration, then, of course, a minimalist design will not work. As stylists say, nothing happens in wedding design. An example can be seen in the photo: a translucent manicure combines white, light gray and pink tones. The nails are modeled to a sufficient length and are perfect as a backdrop for decorative decoration. The nameless nail pleases with a floral branch on a transparent background.
Translucent materials give the impression of lightness and airiness. If dense, even pastel, gels appeared in their place, this design would seem heavy. This property of translucent materials is widely used in nail modeling.
Sequins and Kamifubuki
French ombre from sequins (or gradient sequins) has long become a classic design. And, as in real classics, it has its own fashion. With the advent of kamifubuki - colored foil confetti - laying of the free edge began to make them. Moreover, you can find any size and color of this design.
If you need to visually lengthen the nails, it is better to choose spangles of silver, gold or cream color. The gradient of a dark translucent gel looks good. A manicure with sparkles on its background is very expressive.
If the length of the nails allows, one large pattern can be printed on a gradient glitter (this is fine shiny dust). In this case, it will become an accent. You can control the color scheme: if a black butterfly is selected, then the design will be rigorous. If you paint its wings with different gels (it is better to take translucent for this purpose), then the picture will be much more fun.
Geometry on the nails
Simple geometric prints on nails can diversify a translucent gel manicure with varnish. The fashion includes minimalism in everything, including design. The ready-to-wear collections showcase models with a nude design decorated with black rhinestones. In this style, an independent design option can be made.
A strip of contrasting color on one of the nails, a triangle or a square, a combination of white and black on a delicate nude background - all this is relevant this season. Such a design is carried out using stencils for airbrushing or ordinary triangular strips for a jacket. They are glued so as to highlight the contrast zone.
A simple version of two intersecting triangles in the cuticle area is achieved by sequentially applying black and white gel with intermediate polymerization. Before gluing the stencils, the surface is degreased, after applying the color, the stencil is removed, the lines are corrected and polymerized.
Elegant and discreet manicure
Sometimes you need a neat look of nails, but dim and without patterns. Milk gel polish comes to the rescue. In the bottle, it has a pastel color, but on the nails it becomes clear that it is loose. Such gels can be of any color, but a translucent pink manicure looks especially gentle.
There are several shades of such gel polishes:
- Cold shades.
- Warm shades.
- Gentle tones.
- Bright tones.
- With glitter.
- With mother of pearl.
The topcoat can be chosen classic gloss or matte. Drops of a glossy top on a matte finish look interesting. Modern gel polishes allow you to increase the length in the process of wearing. A beautiful shape and sufficient length are in themselves an adornment. Translucent coating will only emphasize the health of nails.
Features of applying translucent tones
Bottles with delicate varnishes always attract the eye. But it happens that the varnish does not want to lie down beautifully - it strips and does not dry well. What is the matter? To perform a manicure with a translucent varnish, you must adhere to the following rules:
- The first layer is created with a brush, standing at an angle of 45 degrees. First, a line is formed at the cuticle with a drop, after which the sides are stained. The cap is directed from the center of the nail.
- The second layer does not allow the brush to approach the cuticle. It is held almost parallel to the surface and make three movements: straight through the entire nail and two lateral. The cap is directed towards the center of the nail.
- Both the first and second layers end with the movement “through the air”, barely touching the surface. Seal the butt.
Holding such varnishes twice in one place causes strips. This should be avoided.
In addition, this creates additional volume. Such a coating will dry for a long time. In the case of gel polish, only the surface polymerizes in it, and under it the polymerization may not fully pass. This will create conditions for impaired socks and even loss of coverage.
Conclusion
Translucent manicure is a stylish completion of the image. It can be continuous and cover all nails in one tone or applied as part of the design. It may look like a black veil or resemble a light transparent cloud. Sometimes such a manicure is done in delicate milky tones, it is especially common in wedding themes. But bright summer colors inspire stylists to create translucent berry designs.
And which option would you choose?