Manicure in red is a real classic. Red is suitable for nails of various shapes and lengths, harmoniously fits into many images, it will be appropriate to look in a variety of situations. This color is called the most feminine and sensual. He is able not only to become a color accent of the image, but also to create a mood. A woman with red-coated nails, otherwise perceives and feels herself, becomes confident and courageous.
In our article you will find several ideas for nail design with red gel polish that any girl with basic skills in working with gel products for manicure can easily realize. Our detailed instructions will help to understand all the subtleties.
Nail preparation
Red is a special color - one of those that do not forgive negligence. It attracts glances not only to sparkling design elements, but also to all errors.
Before you complete the nail design with red gel polish, you should carefully prepare the nails. Process the cuticle, trying to remove all unnecessary. If possible, polish the cut with a mill. Remove pterygium thoroughly. Clean the lateral sinuses near the rollers.
Buff with an abrasiveness of 180 and more polish a surface of nails. Give the free edge the desired shape. Make sure that all nails are the same length. Brush away the remnants of sawdust and dust, wipe your nails with a lint-free cloth soaked in a special liquid.
Apply a primer to the nails. In at least one minute, cover with a base, trying to level it out as much as possible. Before curing, turn the brush with the palm of your hand up so that the material is evenly distributed. Then dry the base.
That's all, you can start nail design. Red gel polish goes well with many decorative materials, so the scope for creativity is very wide.
Harmonious color combinations
If you do not plan to do a plain manicure, pick up several varnishes in addition to red. This color is considered one of the most "friendly": a variety of shades harmonize with it.
Black can be a great addition to red. This classic combination looks luxurious and at the same time sensual.
Red goes well with white. This tandem recalls strawberries with cream or wild berries in the snow. You can perform, for example, a very beautiful and expressive design of nails with white flowers on a red background.
“Friendship” red also with gold and silver. Such options are especially good for evening looks.
For everyday style, you can add accents of gray, blue, pink, milk colors.
Trends of the season: geometry, negative space and asymmetric design
Many fashion trends come to the world of beauty from South Korea. The birthplace of the idea of creating different nails on the right and left hand is also this country. Of course, there should be a general idea and a harmonious combination of colors, but the design can be very different. This manicure looks impressive and catchy, and for those who carry out the design on their own, it is also an excellent magic wand. Indeed, it is difficult for most right-handed girls to draw with their left hand, but here it is not required.
Another fashion trend is the so-called negative space, that is, a translucent bare nail. In fact, of course, he is not naked, for the best effect he is covered with a camouflage base.
A geometric pattern is a great idea for such a design. It combines the most fashionable news.
To perform, you will need red black and white gel polish, camouflage base or varnish. Coat the nails of one hand with a camouflage coating, dry in a lamp, and then apply a graphic pattern with red varnish. It can be either simple stripes or complex shapes. To top it off, cover the top design. The nails of the second hand just cover with red.
Matte manicure in red colors
The velvet surface adds chic to the manicure. Even a monophonic coating looks more impressive and expensive. But when working with a matte top, it is important to know some nuances.
Firstly, it is impossible to make finishing alignment with such material. Manicurists recommend blocking the colored varnish with the usual thick top - glossy, and only then apply a matte finish.
To remove the dispersion, do not use alcohol and pharmacy tinctures. Matte top may fade. Use only professional fluids.
To keep the manicure presentable for a long time, pay special attention to the ends. Seal them carefully.
It is worth noting that in the toe, the matte top is more affected. Over time, it can overwrite and get dirty. The term of his socks is less than that of a glossy one, but the excellent result is worth it.
Red manicure with rhinestones
Sparkling crystals are a great company for red gel polish. Nail design with rhinestones looks simply luxurious.
Rhinestones are fixed at the very end, when the nails are already covered with colored varnish. Draw a thin strip with a rubber base or clear modeling gel. Lay out the crystals using a wax pencil or thin tweezers. In the corners between the stones add a few broths matching in color. Dry in the lamp for at least 90 seconds, and then with a thin brush circle the inlay with the top. Cover the top and the rest of the nail surface. Remember: rhinestones themselves cannot be covered with anything, otherwise they will look like cheap pieces of plastic.
Dry the top and gently remove the stickiness, if any. Of course, it is better to cover the design with rhinestones with a top that does not give a dispersion layer.
Sliders and stickers in the design of manicure.
Red manicure with a picture is easiest to do with the help of ready-made solutions. First of all, we are talking about sliders and stickers. These are very popular materials for quick nail design. Red gel polish can be used as the basis for pictures of any color, white or black inscriptions, flowers, patterns will look especially impressive.
Cut the picture of the desired color and soak it on a wet disk. With tweezers, transfer the image to the nail and align with a silicone brush. Cover with a base layer, after drying, apply a top.
Stickers are simply glued to red varnish and also overlap with base and top.
Unusual French Ideas
French is a trend for all time. Red can cover the line of "smile", and the main field. The main thing is to choose a companion varnish that will contrast with red and at the same time harmoniously combine with it.
As a complement to the red "smile", any camouflage shade of beige or pink is well suited. Apply red varnish to the end using a thin linear brush or a beveled brush for a jacket. And so that the design of the nails of the jacket with red gel polish does not look boring, you can completely cover some nails with this tone and add voluminous flowers. For these purposes, any transparent modeling gel is suitable.
Gold leaf and foil
These materials do not require a special tool and a long time for laying out. It is enough to simply press the foil of gold, black, red or silver color to the sticky layer of the base (matte side to the nail). Then you need to carefully press the material and sharply tear off the film. The foil is imprinted on the nail. So that it does not wear off, it must be covered with a layer of top.
Beautiful nail designs with red gel polish can be supplemented with gold leaf. It is a thin, shiny film that is spread randomly on stickiness. It is convenient to level the material with an orange stick or a silicone brush. As soon as you get the desired print, brush off all the excess particles with a hard brush and cover the nail with the top.