A lift in mood and the urge to steal a glance at your hands are feelings familiar to every girl leaving the salon after a manicure. An interesting nail design highlights and complements its owner's special look. Modern materials turn nails into works of art. Gel polish isn't losing ground and is still a popular choice. This is no surprise, as it lets you bring almost any idea to life.
Solid colors of any shade look refined and elegant. In spring, girls tend to choose soft, bright and light shades, which were so lacking during the cold, dark winter. In summer, with vacation season arriving, you can let loose and go for the brightest, juiciest colors, since the office dress code stops dictating the rules. Neon and light polishes, even white ones, look great on tanned hands. In winter and autumn, colors become more restrained, following the tone of clothing and the mood of the seasons.
A solid-color manicure can be decorated in many ways, and every girl will find an option to her taste. Foil decor is still in fashion. Varied colors, interesting textures and unique shapes of the imprints make every design one of a kind. A subtle matte shimmer will accent and set off any base color, and if you want something bolder, choose bright mirror foil and enjoy the striking effect.
Rub-in powder will also make any manicure more interesting. One or two nails adorned with iridescent shimmer have already become a classic of this style. But all nails with a mirror finish look good too. There's good news for fans of matte nails as well: this manicure holds a strong position. According to nail artists, a matte manicure stays fresh-looking longer, scratches and tiny cracks aren't noticeable on it, and it doesn't get boring as quickly as bright gloss.
Rhinestones, small and large, single, arranged in patterns or covering the entire nail, remain in demand. They are the perfect choice for a luxurious evening look and look especially good against deep burgundy, black and green shades. Under artificial light, their sparkle and play of light will adorn your hands no worse than real jewelry.
Hand-painted art, drawings and ornate scrollwork, gradients and graphic patterns take up a considerable niche. It's hard to find a nail artist who can do painting well, but this miniature art looks incredibly impressive. Ornate scrollwork brings to mind the Victorian era, luxurious balls and refined ladies. Crisp graphics, on the contrary, look ultra-modern and youthful.
Nail length deserves a separate discussion. The almond shape and medium length are at their peak, but short nails with dark polish look just as impressive. The only downside is that on a small surface the nail artist can't always bring your ideas and fantasies to life. Also keep in mind that very light polish doesn't look especially flattering on short nails.
Fortunately, modern fashion has no clear boundaries or strict rules for color combinations. The only rule in creating a modern manicure is that there are no rules! Individuality is what counts, and your choice can't be wrong as long as you love it. Don't be afraid to experiment and change your look.
