In the current season of 2018 - 2019, gray gel polish was appreciated by fashionistas around the world. If earlier this unprepossessing color was undeservedly ignored when choosing the color of the nail coating, now there are a huge number of manicure design options with its use. There are a lot of shades of gray, so you can select any one you like, starting with the lightest, almost white, and ending with a very dark, deep tone.
Gray gel polish can be combined with the main colors - white and black, but the combination of gray and pink is especially popular this year. Masters combine them not only on different nails. Looks great gradient manicure with a smooth transition of one tone to another. On a light background, you can make a gray pattern with a brush and vice versa.
In the article, we will consider several interesting design options for gray gel polish with photos. We will also give a step-by-step explanation of doing such work at home so that you can not only enjoy the pictures, but also independently make such an original manicure at home.
Using different shades
Despite the fact that the nail coating in this sample is monophonic, due to the gradual increase in color, such a manicure looks stylish. The little finger can be distinguished by rubbing it on a gray gel polish, which will make an additional emphasis on one of the fingers. Adds splendor to the placement of several large rhinestones.
Starting with the ring finger, the varnish is applied with a gradual increase in tone. At first it’s just white, the next nail is covered with a light shade, then it becomes deeper and darker, and black color is used for the thumb. Any novice master will cope with such a manicure, so you can safely try this version of manicure with gray gel polish.
Another easy option.
Such a modest manicure will suit both young girls and older women. It turns out incredibly stylish and delicate. The combinations are taken fashionable this season. This is a gray gel polish of a light shade and pale pink. A rub is used on one of the nails, which makes it an accent point in this design.
The application of flowers on the nails of both hands is different. So, on one hand the middle and index fingers are highlighted in pink, and on the other - the middle one together with the ring finger.
Matte varnish with a pattern
The combination of pink varnish with gray of a darker shade looks beautiful. Gel polishes are matte, which is also very fashionable this season. Almost all nails are made in one color, only on the ring finger the nail has a cheerful drawing of a bunny with a balloon. The character is depicted with a thin brush. The drawing is quite light, so even a person who does not have special artistic abilities will cope with it. The main thing is to skillfully apply strokes. Mugs can be formed with dots with a ball of large diameter.
The drawing can be done on only one finger or repeat it on the second hand too. Such a design of a young girl is suitable. For women of more mature age, you can make a drawing floral or add a geometric ornament.
Stripes of different shades
Since gray gel polish has many shades, you can combine them even on one nail. Draw strips gradually, starting with a background coating in a light tone. After drying the gel polish under the rays of an ultraviolet lamp, you need to tape the extreme strip at the base with tape. Then a layer of varnish is applied in a darker shade of gray. Then remove the adhesive tape and dry the varnish for 2 minutes.
A similar work is carried out with the last, darkest layer. Finally, at the junctions of the flowers, stick a thin silver adhesive tape. To do this is not difficult, everything will work out fine the first time. From a roll, peel off a small piece of tape and attach it to the nail in the selected location. Press the strip gently with your finger so that it lies evenly on the surface of the plate.
Place it especially carefully along the edges of the nail at the tubercles. Cut off the excess tape with scissors. It adheres perfectly to the surface, but for reliability, cover the top layer on top of the strips and dry the manicure under the lamp. In this case, the tape segments will be fixed securely and will last a long period of time.
Camouflage manicure
Military manicure is done not only in shades of khaki, but also with the use of gray gel polish. A photo of the design of such a manicure can be viewed below. Make a spotted pattern of 3 or 4 shades using a plain background, for example, white.
You can apply camouflage to all nails, or you can only on a few surfaces. Interestingly decorated middle finger. At the base of the nail, only a dark gray corner is drawn. The junction of flowers is covered with black pebbles.
With apparent complexity, camouflage patterning is quick and easy. First, a background layer of gel polish is applied to the surface of the nail, in our case it is white. Spots of different shades of gray and black are made using dots. Their shape does not have to be even, they are drawn freely and in any shape. It remains only to dry the varnish and strengthen the layer with a top fixer.
Marble image
This design of gray gel polish is best used for manicure on long nails. The structure of natural stone is done with a brush. First draw thin lines, like tree branches. Then, with a dry brush, lightly fluff the image, creating blurry edges for the lines.
You can make all nails marbled, but it looks beautiful on a separately selected nail. A separate accent point is the little finger. To add shine, you can use regular gel polish with sparkles, rub in or sprinkle the background layer with silver kamifubiks. Cover the rest of the nails with light gray varnish. They complement this stylish manicure in bright colors.
Delicate sticker stripes
Without much effort, you can make a stylish manicure that combines a striped pattern of pale gray with a beautiful bouquet of wildflowers.
Stickers are convenient to use and do manicures quickly. First, the nail plates are treated with a degreaser and prime. It is an antiseptic that removes bacteria from the surface. If water-based stickers are used, you need to apply a tone color. It must be either neutral or light, so that the picture is clearly visible against its background.
Stickers are cut out before use with scissors from a sheet of paper. Then immerse the picture in warm water for 10 minutes, carefully remove the film with a napkin and attach it to the nail. Secure with the top layer so that the sticker is firmly fixed.
Gradient manicure
Manicure with gray gel polish can be done in ombre style. This is a gradient image in which colors seamlessly fade into one another. The second color is pink gel polish. Make a gradient with a dense sponge, which can be purchased at any nail aesthetics store. Strips of one and another color are drawn on the surface of the sponge. It remains only to touch the nail with a sponge and make a clear print. Dip the sponge several times to release all remaining air bubbles in the varnish.
After drying the nails under the UV lamp, apply the top fixative and let the varnish dry again. This combination looks very gentle and stylish, because it is not in vain that it has gained popularity this season.
Manicure with powder
Gradient manicure with such beautiful flowers of gel polish can be additionally decorated with a voluminous pattern. To do this, you need to buy powder for manicure. This is a jar with the smallest particles. Glitter acrylic powder is used for bright nail art. A brush is applied to the places of its application. You can make small wavy lines or an image of a knitted row. This is done with a base layer, which is not dried, but immediately sprinkled with powder.
You can pour the powder on top of the sticky base, or you can lower the prepared surface directly into the container with the powder. Surplus will fall down. Then dry the nails under the lamp and remove the acrylic powder that has crumbled past the picture and remove it with a thin brush over the jar.
Although such a manicure is not too persistent, but it looks very impressive. It’s hard to do such a voluminous drawing on your own, it is better to seek the help of an experienced craftsman in a salon.
The article selected only some interesting ideas for applying gray gel polish with a photo. Consider the samples presented in the article carefully to understand the principle of the work. You can make a manicure exactly as on the samples in the article, but it’s more interesting to come up with your own options, using some tips from experienced masters. Creating an original manicure requires a creative approach, so fantasize, bring your ideas to life.