Nail design stretching is a smoothly flowing one color of varnish to another. Such a gradual and soft transition of tones is also called ombre, gradient. Masters offer various execution techniques, for example, it is not difficult to create an ombre with an ordinary sponge. The transition can be done without additional materials and tools, with a simple brush using conventional and innovative gel polish.
You can create a delightful manicure using 2-3 shades of varnish. Thanks to the new technique of stretching with gel polish, it became possible to make color transitions, which ultimately provide a gradient effect.
If you look at the photo, the design of the nail stretch is complicated by the fact that the methodology for its implementation requires the most smooth and accurate transition. It is characteristic of her that the small lines should be completely invisible. Such a design cannot be created without some experience and care.
Red
It is impossible to imagine a colorful playful manicure without the use of red varnish. It can be safely used for a smooth transition into a black shade. One of the most winning options in the world of manicure is the combination of red and black. Red shades can be applied to create a vertical and horizontal stretch.
White
White varnish is a classic, however today it is increasingly combined with other shades or applied to it. The advantage of this color is that it:
- goes well with varnish of any color;
- well dilutes too contrasting and saturated shades;
- Great for creating a gradient.
A white stretch nail design looks best on long plates. Short ones will look like chopped off, merge with the fingers. On short nails, the vertical ombre looks good with the use of white varnish, but here, in combination with it, a bright shade should prevail.
The black
Black lacquer is very popular in creating stretch marks. Such a manicure looks very impressive on short and long nails. You can apply both glossy shades of black and matte.
Stretch design with large sequins or a holographic effect stands out especially. The black and white gradient does not bother for a long time and always looks:
- spectacularly;
- colorfully;
- stylishly.
Pink
Young girls love pink polish, which is also considered classic. There are many shades of it, each looks different. Bright options are best used by young people. For older women, pink varnish with a touch of powder or pastel is perfect. Powder varnish with stretch goes well with white.
Orange
Orange varnish is the color of oranges and the sun. It is considered especially relevant in the summer season. It always looks juicy and stylish. In winter and autumn, a manicure of this color can be combined with calmer shades. Orange varnish is delightfully complemented by ombre using beige or white tones.
Blue
Today, nail design stretching the color of the blue sky is gaining more and more popularity. Its combination with lighter and darker shades is not forbidden. A delightful gradient can be obtained by combining blue and white varnishes.
Green
Bright manicure with the use of green varnish will help prolong the warm season. It is applied as an independent coating or by combining with other shades, depending on the juiciness of greenery. Dark green lacquer looks great alone.
To create a nail design, a stretch is not bad if mainly light options of green in combination with blue are suitable.
Vertical stretch
Manicurists prefer to perform a vertical transition of colors with a sponge. There is another way to stretch - using a thin brush. Stretching is different and the number of shades used can be made based on 2-3 colors. Nail design with a stretch, the so-called rainbow gradient, is performed by seven different varnishes.
Horizontal stretch
This option is suitable exclusively for women with long nails. Tools can be a brush and a sponge. Nail design with gel polish stretching horizontally allows you to immediately apply 3 shades. As a result, the manicure will turn out to be very attractive and refined.
Simple stretch
In this embodiment, there is no transition of tones on the nail plate. Here the color scheme changes from nail to nail. You can apply 5 shades of varnish, moving from darker on the little finger to a lighter on the thumb or vice versa. You can take 3 colors. In this case, the darkest varnish is applied to the middle nail, and then light tones, or again, you can use the opposite option.
With sparkles
As you can see in the photo, the design of the nails stretch with sparkles makes the manicure more festive. This technique has become very popular. With it, a few drops of varnish are applied to the surface of the nail plate, then they are stretched with a brush or a needle. The result is the desired pattern.
First, the nail is coated with enamel, then with varnish of the appropriate color scheme. It can be stretched in an erratic direction, thereby performing a specific pattern. After it dries, it is necessary to paint over with a fixative.
If the stretching is done with gel, then an ultraviolet lamp and sparkles of 2 different colors are used. To create a picture, they take an obliquely cut tube, glitter is collected on it, which is applied to the middle of the nail and stretched across the entire plate, either diagonally or directly. After that, it is necessary to dry the coating in the lamp for 1 minute.
Following this, the gel is again applied in a thin layer, the procedure should be repeated, however, already on a clean area of the plate and with other shiny elements. Everything is again dried and coated with a finishing gel. To create such a dazzling manicure at home, you need to purchase sparkles and follow certain application rules.
Sponge Gradient - The First Way
To create this version of manicure, you need a small sponge and a varnish of 2 shades. After the nail plate is prepared - processed with a file and degreased - apply the base coat, which is dried in a lamp for 2 minutes. To give brightness, you can cover with a layer of white gel polish and dry again in the lamp.
Further, several shades of varnish of different colors are applied to the foil or cardboard, the borders are smoothed with a toothpick. The sponge is dipped in these colors and imprinted on the nail. It needs to be pressed strongly against the nail plate. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times. This will give the manicure brightness.
Immediately after application, without waiting until it dries, apply the finish fixer. If the colors are applied with a sponge rather than a sponge, the surface becomes rough. The finish top will help smooth it. Dry in the lamp for 3 minutes. After that, you need to clean the skin located around the nail with a cotton pad or stick soaked in nail polish remover. The procedure ends with the treatment of the cuticle with moisturizing oil.
Sponge Gradient - The Second Way
First, apply the base, which is well dried under the lamp. Then take 2 desired shades and apply them in a thick layer on the nail plate. After you need to take a sponge and quickly get your nail wet. Perform this manipulation easily and at the same time pressing a little. As the tone evens out, the pressure should be reduced. This will help get rid of the bubbles. If they do appear, they are removed with a toothpick.
You do not need to dry immediately, you have to wait until the product takes the form of the surface of the nail. The second layer is performed in the same way. The number of layers depends on the desired effect and the materials used. Finally, the surface is covered with a top and fixed under the lamp.
Gradient brush
To create this design option, take a flat synthetic brush with a semicircular or round end, the one that is applied to the base is well suited. You need to choose several colors of gel polish and each cover half of the nail. Layers are made thin, so it will be easier to grind them. Now you need to take a flat brush, moisten in the clinser. Lightly move with a wet brush from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. The brush is held almost parallel to the plate. She should smooth out the coating. After the transition point becomes smooth, the nails can be dried in a lamp.
The second and third layers are applied in the same way, this will give color saturation. At the end, the manicure is fixed with a top and dried.
Nail design stretch marks stand out in that the shades penetrate each other, complementing the previous color. Another common way to design a stretch is geometric, which looks fresh, fashionable and original.
The design of stretch marks with gel on the nails is performed with a thin brush. In order to create it, white and color gel polish is required. It is necessary to consistently dilute colored shellac, to create lighter variations. With their help draw geometric shapes. It is necessary to switch from the lightest to the darkest shade. So that the gel polish does not spread, it is applied in a thin layer. Everyone does not need to dry. The nails are dried in a lamp after the completion of the whole process. One of the popular geometric options for stretching is a rhombus.