Manicure stretching: ideas, technique, photos

A stretch manicure is the same gradient or ombre. That is, it is a smooth transition from one color to another: from dark to light, from one tone to another, etc.

Such a manicure is very, very simple. Even independently for yourself it can be easily repeated, having at hand the necessary materials. And, as a result, a beautiful manicure for any occasion.

Design benefits

Not only clients, but also manicure masters love stretching manicure, because it has many advantages:

1. Simplicity of execution. To make such a design you will need a brush or sponge. And such tools are found in each.
2. This design is not whimsical to either ordinary varnish or gel varnish. It is easily made with any of these dyes.
3. Stretching manicure is practical in everyday life. Its owner can safely do the usual things, and the gradient does not change itself.
4. Manicure can be done smooth (with a brush) or rough (sponge).
5. Making a stretch of color, you do not have to mess your hands, or rather, the fingers of the client. The design does not involve protrusions beyond the nail roller.
   

What is useful for design?

To create a gradient, you will not need as many devices as it might seem at first glance. All you need is:

• selected colors for the implementation of the plan;
• brush or sponge.

Many nail masters are of the opinion that it is better to make an ombre with a brush. It is convenient not only for experienced craftsmen, but also for beginners.

Why exactly the brush:

• this, in fact, is all that comes in handy for the gradient, plus also varnishes;
• the creation of stretch marks takes place without stain of the cuticle and nail ridges;
• the previous paragraph also affects saving time, because removing the varnish from the fingers is not a quick process.

Having listened to an experienced opinion and choosing a brush as the main tool, you must still choose the right tool. The best option would be a flat brush, as well as a brush for performing Chinese painting.

But if accuracy is your hobby, then you can perform a manicure using the stretching technique with a regular brush from a bottle of varnish.

Ways of doing

Gradient involves the choice of its performance. In the direction of color transitions, this design is conventionally divided into three options.

1. Horizontal stretching color. The most popular option. Color transition occurs from the nail roller to the edge of the nail. More often, the design is carried out as follows: cover the nail plate with the lightest of the selected shades, dry it in a lamp, and then apply a different shade from the edge of the nail to its middle. At the border of the color matching, blurring is carried out and, as a result, a smooth transition from one shade to another.
2. Vertical stretching of color is carried out from one lateral edge of the nail to another. It is carried out by the same technique as the horizontal version, only longitudinal application. Vertical ombre is more convenient to do, because the application is more familiar. And this design is suitable for both long and short nails.
3. Stretching the color on all fingers is considered the easiest to perform. The first thing to do is choose two colors of varnish. The thumbnail (the entire nail plate) is covered with the darkest shade, and the little finger is covered with the lightest. Next, the two colors are mixed in the following proportions: 2: 1 (dark-light) and the nail on the index finger is covered; 1: 1 and the average is covered; 1: 2 - covers the nameless. Thus, a smooth transition is obtained on all nails.

Execution technique

Ombre manicure, a photo of which is presented below, is performed using a strictly defined technique. The steps for creating a design are as follows:

1. First, all the classical procedures are carried out: nibbled and shaping with a fingernail, removing the cuticle, etc.
2. After carefully remove the glossy surface of a natural nail. This will allow better fixation of the varnish on the nail.
3. They carry out disinfection, remove dust particles.
4. An acid-free primer is applied and allowed to dry.
5. Cover the nail plate with one of the selected colors. From one edge to the middle.
6. From the middle to the other edge of the plate, a different shade is applied.
7. On the line of the joints of colors spend several times with a brush so that they are evenly mixed, forming a transition.
8. Dried in the lamp.
9. Apply a top to smooth out all the bumps. Dried in the lamp.
10. Remove the sticky layer.

According to such instructions, vertical and horizontal ombre are performed. A manicure with this effect is applied to all fingers in a slightly different way, although it is done faster.

More options

Ombre manicure (photos will follow) can be done with different techniques. It is not worth being limited to classical execution.

1. The lightest of the selected varnishes (or white) is first applied to the nail plate. Then a different color is applied, and at the junction with a brush they make a smooth blur.
2. Some masters practice mixing colors on nails with a brush previously moistened with alcohol. This will contribute to a better result.
3. Another option: two different colors are applied to the nail plate. On a separate substrate, a drop of these two varnishes is mixed, and the result of mixing is applied to the border of the joints on the nail.
4. And another option: two parts of the nail are also painted with two varnishes. After that, a small drop of another varnish is applied to each part, and mixing is done at the border of their joints. Get a smooth transition.

Gradient ordinary varnish

A manicure with a stretch of flowers can be done with a simple varnish, not gel polish. Although this design will not last too long. But many nail masters recommend that beginners train in the performance of the gradient with ordinary varnish. So you can remove the imperfections if something happens.

Ombre is done with ordinary nail polish faster than shellac.

1. The base is applied first.
2. Then the two parts of the nail are covered with two varnishes of different colors. The contact of the varnishes with each other should be tight, without breaks.
3. Brush make several smooth strokes at the interface. Get a smooth transition - the gradient.
4. Dry the work done.
5. In conclusion, a topcoat is applied to make the design uniform and smooth.

Ombre ordinary varnish is usually done once. And for its application it is recommended to use varnishes of the same manufacturer, as their consistency will be the same.

Brilliant Manicure Stretch Ideas

Stretching with gel polish can be done in absolutely any color. Even a brilliant varnish will not spoil the conceived composition, but on the contrary, will make the manicure more festive. For New Year's celebrations - this is one of the most appropriate options.

The technique is aimed at reducing the density of glitter from the middle to the edge of the nail or vice versa.

The creation of such a manicure takes place in just 4 stages:

1. The first is the classic preparation of the nail: it cut through the edges of the plate, removing the cuticle, etc.
2. The second is the application of the base and the background color, the lightest.
3. Thirdly, the selected sparkles are applied to the edge of the nail. The drop should be thick. At the edge of the nail, the spangle should be more, and closer to the root - less.
4. At the end of the application, a top can be applied over the gradient. It will fix the shiny material, but its flicker will decrease. And if you do not use a top, then a certain amount of sparkles will be showered.

This design is also good because glitter is combined with any color of gel polish.

Options in soft colors.

A gentle stretch manicure is a great solution for an everyday, business, romantic look. Pastel and light colors complement each other well and look beneficial on both long and short nails. Well, the form does not matter.

Light manicure stretching involves a lot of ideas:

1. For example, for lovers of elegant French manicure, you can make a gradient in this style. A smooth transition of a pink or similar in color to the white tip looks great on nails of any length and shape.
2. For a romantic look, the transition of pastel colors will be beautiful.
3. Pink stretch manicure (and any shade of pink) will look beautiful if this color turns to white.
4. The pink-blue gradient is suitable not only for young women. It perfectly complements the spring outfit.
5. Actual, in addition to the white-pink combination, is gray-pink. It can be performed both in pastel and saturated colors.
6. A gentle gradient manicure is not necessarily the use of only two colors. Many experienced manicurists easily make this design in three or more colors.

The light gradient has remained relevant for more than a season and looks advantageous with any image.

In combination with black

Stretching using black looks luxurious, sexy and at the same time elegant. This manicure is suitable for ladies who are confident and love to attract attention.

1. Horizontal or vertical stretching using black and pink, red or burgundy colors will look chic in a glossy or matte finish.
2. A black and gold manicure stretcher is a more solemn version of the design, since it will look very, very magnificent.
3. Black in combination with sparkles, of any color, will be a good option for both everyday and holiday output.
4. Using a black and white gradient is a bit of a classic among ombre designs.
5. A smooth transition from black to light gray will look good.

Mirror gradient

Mirror gradient is performed using the rubbing - it is already very fashionable for more than one season of manicure design. By itself, the plain rubbing looks great, but in combination with the gradient, it will just be an “explosion”.

1. One option: a white-pink ombre, together with a rub, will create the effect of mother of pearl with distinctly iridescent colors. This option is suitable for horizontal stretching.
2. Incredibly impressive will be the design of the gradient with a rubbing that imitates the color of the glass in the sun. It is selected individually.
3. The blue-golden-green gradient when mirroring the rub will create the effect of a "chameleon".
4. The black-golden gradient with the application of rubs will give the effect of “black gold” to the nails.

Conclusion

The ideas of manicure stretch marks presented in the article can be supplemented by various decorations: rhinestones, broths, surface thin patterns that will not overlap the gradient itself.

Ombre can be made in a matte version - the design will turn out velvet in appearance. And the right colors will make it incredibly "warm and cozy."

In general, experimenting with manicure can be done in different ways. The final version will still turn out to be attractive, neat and relevant for everyday or holiday exit.