What do you imagine in your head when you hear the word "Spain"? First of all, it is a language that sounds like music, but also bright colors, an unusual culture, temperamental people, stunning women in bright dresses, fearless men and bullfighting. Now, to this whole wonderful list you can add such an association as Spanish manicure. From the name we can conclude that it will be bright, summer, floral. A wide palette of colors has become a feature of Spanish-style manicure; this manicure combines seemingly incongruous. And it can be not only bright, flashy shades, but also pastel colors.
Manicure Features
The appearance of Spanish manicure in the list of services of beauty salons occurred not so long ago. The main feature is the use of the most saturated colors, and it is not necessary that all the colors be bright. You can combine pastel beige with pink, red or even green. There are no restrictions, it all depends on your imagination. Experts recommend paying attention to it for those who have short nails, since Spanish manicure usually visually lengthens the nail due to vertical stripes and bright shades.
How is a manicure performed?
To make such a manicure at home, you need to know the technology of Spanish manicure well. The whole point is layering and, despite the abundance of options, any manicure is performed in accordance with the following rules:
- A basic Spanish manicure will require two colors of varnish. It can be a neutral beige color, which will be the basis for a bright varnish. And the highlight of manicure can be chosen, for example, blue or pink. To the standard set of two varnishes, you should also add the base and top to fix our manicure. Before proceeding to the painting of nails, make a manicure in any way convenient for you.
- Apply the base under the varnish, this step is optional, but we highly recommend not to miss it. The base protects the nails from the negative effects of varnish on the plate. After the base, you need to apply the base, in this case it is a neutral beige color. Both layers should dry completely so that in the future the manicure does not deteriorate.
- Now is the time for the most difficult. You need to make the picture a contrasting color. Spanish manicure can be done as follows: diagonal / vertical stripes, zigzags, geometric shapes and so on. Such a manicure necessarily requires a drawing and, preferably, with clear lines. But in general, Spanish manicure is an unbridled flight of fancy, you can come up with anything you want, combine what seems absolutely inappropriate to each other. After the drawing is applied, it needs to be fixed with a top coating.
If you apply varnish in several layers, it will become richer, and this is just what you need for a Spanish manicure. An unusual combination of colors will help to hide any imperfections in the nails, especially this option is suitable in the spring and summer to delight with bright colors all around and yourself in the first place.
Two-tone nails
The whole essence of this style in manicure is a combination of the most incredible colors. And the two-color marigolds are considered the most popular in Spanish technology. Getting started:
- Apply the base, let it dry, and then apply the first coat of one of the selected colored varnishes, but not on the entire plate, but only 60-70%.
- The second color is lapped to the first. Thus, the nail becomes visually thicker, which will be a real salvation for girls who have thin and brittle nails. The second color seems to slightly overlap the first, because it is applied on top, this creates a gradient effect;
- The ideal end is a curved line right in the middle of the nail, between even stripes.
Such a bright manicure is perfect for a vacation.
Striped nails
The classic version involves the use of two colors, but this technology would not be called Spanish, if it were not possible to combine several tones at once. This Spanish manicure is especially popular among young clients. And the technique of its implementation is extremely simple. Let's take the classic colors of the Spanish flag, the manicure will especially appeal to the girls in the summer. Apply warm yellow varnish on the entire plate in several layers, so that it becomes very saturated. Now pick up a thin brush and draw narrow red stripes. The manicure ends with a top coating.
Moon manicure
The usual classic moon manicure was replaced by bright "Spanish" colors. In general, the technique is exactly the same, however, the use of the brightest and most contrasting shades is allowed. For example, instead of the usual transparent varnish, apply pink, and make the edges in gold or black. Masters in the salon dilute such a Spanish manicure with lace patterns, rhinestones and sparkles.
Spain is summer
You can perform the listed types of manicure at home, without specialists. It is only important to clearly follow the instructions. Spanish manicure in the photo looks very stylish and bright. What you need to plunge into the summer and give yourself a great mood. Each of the described varieties of manicure is interesting and unusual in its own way.
Recommendations for those wishing to make a bright manicure
The wave of popularity for such a style in manicure grows with the onset of summer, when you want the world around to become bright and colorful. In order not to spend money on manicure in the salon, you can carry out the procedure at home, only in this case you need to follow certain tips:
- Do not forget that Spanish-style manicures are not pastel colors, these are primarily bright, even acidic decorative varnishes. For example, a combination of orange and light green, acid yellow and white, blue and red. There are no restrictions, the essence of this manicure is to do only what you like.
- Of course, the classic version offers to combine only two shades, but it is better to create a real masterpiece on your nails. Use 3-5 colors.
- But despite the fact that there are no restrictions on the number of colors as such, the main shade is one and it plays the role of a background for the rest.
- If your work requires a strict dress code and prohibits bright manicure, do not despair. In Spanish technology, there is an option for you. You can get out of the situation with the help of pastel colors. For example, use beige as the base, and make the vertical stripes pale pink. Thus, the nails will seem longer, and the rules of the office will be respected.
- If you have narrow nails, you can expand them visually using horizontal stripes.
- For a festive event, a manicure is suitable for an outfit of two varnishes close in tone. For example, a combination of blue and cyan, pink and burgundy. You can choose the color of manicure for lipstick, outfit, jewelry.
Spanish manicure is a real explosion of colors and good mood.