Gradient manicure

Gradient colors are again at the peak of popularity in new seasons. Ombre on the hair, a gradient in clothes and even rainbow manicure today are the most fashionable trends.

The gradient allows you to combine two or more colors with a fuzzy border of the transition between them. This style in manicure has already become a loved one for many girls, because it is much easier to combine it with several colors of clothes and accessories, and most importantly, it does not bother and makes it possible to express himself.

A gradient manicure in the photo looks very beautiful, but many believe that such an effect can be achieved only in the salon with a specialist. Nothing like that, the original and fashionable manicure in the style of the gradient does not require special skills of professionalism in this area and you can do it yourself without leaving home.

The concept of a gradient in a manicure

The gradient is an increase or a decrease in color concentration with a possible transition to another, similar in tone, or more contrasting. The gradient in manicure is still called rainbow or with an ombre effect. Also, the gradient can touch not only colors, but also textures, that is, your manicure can change from matte, for example, to mother -of -pearl.

The advantages of the manicure of gradient manicure

Since the classic plain color is no longer surprised, the gradient has many advantages, in connection with which it is worth trying it:

• the design of several colors will certainly attract attention;
• if you are not a fan of bright nails, then the gradient can be performed in calm colors, which will be appropriate even in the office;
• the number of shades and colors may be unlimited;
• such manicure people are especially to their liking, because the soils for experiments are infinite;
• the manicure is very simple, but looks original;
• on gradient painting of nails, you can make an additional decor;
• will be a great option for celebrations or simply add brightness to the image;
• such a manicure does not need to change every day under clothes, accessories or lipstick, it can be performed in several colors at once.

How to make a gradient manicure?

Materials

First of all, it is necessary to determine the materials and tools to perform manicure;

• white varnish;
• cotton sticks;
• varnish removal;
• varnishes of different colors;
• food film;
• plastic lid;
• foam sponge;
• transparent fixative;
• makeup sponge;
• foil.

Ways to apply gradient manicure at home

There are several main simple methods for applying a gradient to the nails:

1. Applying varnishes for the gradient with lines and transferring them to the nail.
2. Application of varnishes to film and transferring flowers to the nails.
3. Approaching the main color to the nail and transferring the second to the nail with the help of a sponge.
4. Rainbow gradient.
5. Gradient from the nail to the nail.

Gradient manicure with photo and step

To begin with, you will need to carry out preparatory manicure procedures before direct application of varnish. Be sure to trim, cut your nails and remove the cuticle. For more convenient removal, it is recommended to pre -make a bath for nails or grease with special oil to remove it.

Next, select the colors from which you want to make gradient transitions. They can be the same color scheme or completely contrasting, you can also use pearly varnishes in addition to glossy. When applying the gradient, be sure to paint the nails in the basic white color or apply the fixer with one layer.

Method I

We apply gradient colors to the base with a sponge:

1. Apply two strips of different varnishes to the sponge, mixing the border.
2. Print a gradient on the nail with a few attaching movements.
3. Gradant stripes can be applied horizontally or vertically.
4. Fasten the result with transparent varnish.
5. Remove the varnish with varnish with varnish with varnish.

Method II

After drying the base, we can go to the gradient with the help of the film:

1. We apply strips for the gradient of the selected colors onto the film.
2. Mix the line of the gradient boundaries with a toothpick.
3. Apply the film to the nail with colored stripes.
4. After drying, apply a fixer.
5. Remove the remaining varnish with the skin with a cotton swab and a varnish removal.

Method III

We apply a gradient with a sponge and two varnishes:

1. On the well -dried base on the nails, apply the main light color.
2. Sin the sponge lightly and squeeze well.
3. Apply a dark color to a sponge or sponge next to the light, slightly mixing the border.
4. Lean a sponge or a sponge against a nail with a light color, slightly smearing along the gradient line.
5. With a cotton swab moistened with varnish with varnish, remove the excess varnish on the skin.
6. Cover the nail by the fixer.

Method IV

Consider the technique of applying rainbow manicure using bright varnishes:

1. We apply the base and leave to dry.
2. Apply two colors to the sponge, for example, pink and yellow.
3. When the boundary mixed, an orange shade should be obtained.
4. Press the sponge with a few light movements so that the varnish is evenly led all over his nail.
5. The layer can be repeated for the saturation of flowers and the beauty of the gradient.
6. The next nail is the same, only pink and blue colors - the border will be purple.
7. The next nail is a mixture of yellow and blue, the gradient will be green.
8. When mixing yellow and orange, we get a pink gradient.
9. Green and yellow colors give a light green gradient.
10. After drying, cover the nails with a fixer and wipe the skin with cotton sticks.

Method v

Ombre manicure with the transition from the nail to the nail is done as follows:

1. If you do not have several shades of the same varnish, this is not a problem. Take white varnish and the main color from which the gradient will be created.
2. After applying the base, cover one nail with the main color.
3. For the next you need to create a new color. You will need a plastic lid or foil and a clean brush.
4. Add a few drops of the main color to the lid and mix a couple of drops of white varnish. Mix and, if the color becomes lighter, apply it to the next nail.
5. Next, we lighten the previous tone with white varnish using a clean brush for each color and nail.
6. Thus we paint all the nails. You can stretch the transition to 5 or all 10 nails.
7. You can also use not only the base and white varnish, but, for example, green and yellow, gradually adding and changing the color from one to another.
8. When the nails are dried, cover them with transparent varnish.

Nail gradient advice

Some tips and tricks for convenient application of nail ombre technology:

1. Gradient for each nail. If you have the colors of the same palette, you can paint each nail in a different color of the next and previous color or simply achieve a different color with mixing. So the gradient will move from each nail to the next. You can also use the colors of the rainbow and make the crossing on the fingers in rainbow colors.
2. Sponge or sponge. To perform this manicure, a foam sponge or cosmetic sponge is often used. The difference is the density of the sponge texture, the more pores on the sponge, the more noticeable the gradient will be, and vice versa, the fewer sponge pores, the more the transition will be. Do not press the sponge too much so that she does not leave traces of pores and does not absorb all the varnish.
3. Decor. You can decorate gradient manicure with sparkles, rhinestones, pattern and even modeling on the nails.
4. If you are not sure of the beauty of the color, just print the sponge first on a sheet of paper and see if there will be a transitional color dirty, especially when using too contrasting colors.
5. Cream. Also, for convenient removal of varnish from the skin, it is recommended to apply a fat cream to the area around the nails.
6. Warp. White varnish is used as the basis for the brightness of the flowers of the gradient, often it does not lie evenly, so it should be applied to several layers. If there is no white varnish, an ordinary fixer or beige varnish is suitable, but the colors will not be so bright.
7. Patch or tape. For the accuracy of manicure, use a patch or tape, then you do not have to wipe the varnish from the skin.
8. Selection of colors. For an everyday option, use related color. For a bright manicure, you can use combinations of bright colors that contrast with each other. If there is no suitable color, you can mix the main with white or black varnish on a piece of foil, and color saturation will decrease or increase for the gradient you need. Just dip the sponge in a lighter or dark tone and apply on the base.
9. Strips of the gradient can be from 2 to 5 colors. They can be applied vertically, horizontal or obliquely. Apply stripes to the sponge, mixing the border of flowers to obtain a smooth transition.
10. We lengthen the nail. In order for the nails to seem more careful and longer, apply lighter tones on the base of the nail, and the dark ones are closer to the end.

Gradient manicure on video tutorials

Consider the most common and most convenient way to apply non-nail technology for the next video material:

Gradient manicure shellac

Such a manicure will stay much longer, but will also require more skill. You should take it more seriously to choosing the flowers of gradient manicure gel polish, because it is applied for a long time and it will be more difficult to remove it. Special tools and devices for drying such a manicure will also be needed.

Shellac is a special type of application of gel varnish, which will stay on the nails for a long time. For the entire procedure, you will need special base, varnishes and fixtors, as well as devices for drying nails. If you are not familiar with the procedure of manicure with varnish gel, then for gradient manicure, it is better to contact a specialist with a gel.

If you know the features of technology with gel varnishes, then experimentation with several transitional colors will be relevant for you. The principles of applying such nail coatings will not be the same with methods for ordinary varnishes. Drying and consolidation processes for gel varnishes will take place using technology specific to their application.

The main feature of shellac is its three -time application and drying by the device. In the case of the gradient, it is necessary to apply the colors to the nail and make a gradient with a thin brush. After drying, applying layers and bubbles of the gradient are repeated again.

Features of Shellac with a gradient

Differences and positive aspects of gel varnish from ordinary manicure:

• the gel coating will last much longer than with ordinary varnish;
• gel varnishes do not dry as fast as ordinary, require several application and prolonged drying;
• if gel manicure is tired, then getting rid of it will be more difficult than from the usual coating;
• the manicure with shellac looks more vivid and neat;
• especially suitable for the gradient, as it helps to preserve the beauty of the manicure for a long time;
• shellac allows you to strengthen the nail without much harm to the structure.

Video of a gradient manicure with gel polishes

We advise you to get acquainted with the technique of applying the gradient with gel varnishes by the next video tutorial:

A beautiful and neatly executed manicure has always been considered an important addition to any clothing and jewelry. There is no limit to the creativity of ideas in this industry, and nail coverage is already a special work of art. Manicure today is a great way of self -expression and transmission of mood.

The gradient on the nails or the effect of ombre in manicure has long become popular. Many girls are sure that such a beautiful effect can be achieved only with the help of a skilled master. However, if you are capable of experiments, then there is nothing complicated in the use of this technique at home.

Ombre style manicure with gradient transitions will refresh everyday style, and also help to make nails festive or bright depending on the case. The technique of applying transitional colors is very simple to use and will not take much time, and every girl has devices for manicure and a couple of colored varnishes.

A gradient manicure is worth applying it for a long time. To do this, more than ever will be applicable to apply gel varnishes. Only a gel gradient will last quite a long time and the nails will not fade too quickly. Gradient shellac will be a great option for a daily manicure and add highlights to a boring plain style.