Manicure in boho style: 100 photos of fashionable new designs

September 17, 2018
Nail care
Anna Sklyanukhina

Manicure is the calling card of any avid fashionista. And men, as they say, will look at a girl’s hands first (after her eyes, of course). That is why we all love to create beauty on our nails and do not spare money for it. In this article you can read about one of the newfangled trends - ethnic, and specifically Greek, manicure.

Ethnic manicure

Ethnic manicure is one of the main fashion trends of the outgoing spring-summer season. “Ethnicity” in relation to nail design implies traditional designs of a national culture. For example, Indian style manicure is in great demand. India is all about special angular patterns mixed with soft feather elements, dream catchers and bright colors that create an unusually rich and rich palette on your nails. However, India, although one of the dominant ones, is still not the main ethnic trend of 2021. Manicure in the Greek style not only took first place among designs in colorful national traditions, but also supplanted many fashion trends independent of ethnic groups. You can count on the fact that girls who strictly follow trends, but who have fallen in love with Greece on their nails with all their hearts, will not have to give up their favorite design. Most likely, the Greek manicure will linger on the hands of fashionistas for a long time (at least for the autumn season).

#4 Boho style manicure with mystical patterns

Boho style is inextricably linked with magic, mysticism and shamanism. In nail design, this direction is conveyed through the image of a dream catcher, feathers and arrows. Nail art with the sun and solar eclipse, lunar cycle, eyes and Mexican skulls look beautiful.

To make your boho manicure look more casual, paint dream catchers with feathers and beads on your nails. This design looks natural and discreet. The pattern can be made using sliders, stamping or hand painting.

Boho style manicure consists of hundreds of original and unusual nail art designs designed to breathe a touch of freedom and naturalness into the images of girls. Hippie patterns, ethnic motifs, plant themes and much more are trending. For inspiration, we offer you photo ideas of stylish nail art in the boho style, which you can use to create your own unique nail design.

Greece on nails

What is a Greek style manicure? Photos of this design literally filled the feed on social networks and various Internet sites. Often its main components are calm, pastel colors and a traditional Greek pattern: square curls, simultaneously reminiscent of labyrinths and real sea waves. It is unlikely that you will be able to follow the instructions in the “Greek manicure step by step” section on your own and do something really worthwhile on your nails. Why? It's simple: such a design will look dignified and expensive only if professionally executed. Its main components are: even angles, parallel, confident lines, and the absence of varnish smudges, which can be justified or veiled in soft designs. Greek manicure is expensive, elite and it should look five stars, no less.

Ethnic manicure ideas with tribal patterns

One of the newest fashion trends in the world of nail art is nails decorated with ethnic patterns, the so-called tribal nail-art. Last year it was in pastel colors and nude shades. This year, choose bright, summery, energetic and colorful nail polish colors such as yellow, orange, red, turquoise, and of course you will need the main color - black to create the design itself.

Nail art ideas with tribal patterns

Graphic design includes combinations of lines, circles, dots, zigzags and other geometric shapes. The outlines of the figures can be made not only in black, but also in any other color.

These designs are expressive and interesting, and as always, depending on what you like, you can choose any trend: keep the manicure simple and neutral, or go for bold summer colors and shapes!

Tribal is usually an angular design with a black outline, similar to the ethnic symbolic tattoos of Polynesian tribes.

We've seen tribal print on clothing, it's found a place in jewelry, and now we can have it on our nails too. The best thing about ethnic nail designs is that you can mix and match geometric shapes to your liking. There is no doubt that creating such a detailed manicure will take up some of your time; it is quite painstaking work.

There is so much room for creativity in tribal nail art. Whether you want to create your own design or prefer the work of a professional, the key to a beautiful look is choosing the right pattern or stencil that complements your natural style.

For those who love extravagance, go for big, bright and strong ethnic prints. For fans of minimalism, the pattern can only be done on the ring finger.

Photo tutorials on creating a tribal manicure

How to do a Greek design

One of the easiest ways to create a Greek-style manicure on your nails is with stickers. Prints with Greek patterns are what can decorate your nails even at home. Specialized stores now sell many options in different sizes and colors; you just need to choose what you like best. And go ahead! To bring beauty to your own favorite hands!

Greek manicure is usually performed on each nail plate, but this rule only applies if the print (or design) is not very bright, of medium size - one that does not catch the eye. If your print is quite massive and flashy, you shouldn’t become a Christmas tree and sculpt it on all ten fingers. Not to overdo it in this matter is also an art.

Oriental manicure is a delicate matter! 60 photos with nail design ideas

If you want to make an unconventional and spectacular nail design, then an oriental manicure is what you need! But it’s better to entrust the creation of this type of manicure to a good, talented master, because... The technique for performing it is quite complex. However, it is worth noting that the modern beauty industry offers a rich toolkit for express manicure, and this greatly facilitates the work of a nail art specialist. But let's return to the eastern theme. Oriental style manicure is characterized by its own unique features that make it stand out from others.

Features of oriental manicure

Traditional oriental manicure is luxurious and rich, dark, rich shades with shimmers of gold or reflections of precious stones. All the uniqueness, originality and beauty of the East is expressed in the ornaments that decorate nails. Depending on the given theme, the patterns also differ:

Arabic manicure – natural floral patterns, curls;
Indian manicure - designs made with henna, peacock feathers, paisley or so-called Indian cucumbers.

Classic colors of oriental manicure: rich burgundy, emerald, dark blue, beige, warm brick, deep orange and scarlet. Although it all depends on your imagination and skill, there are no strict prohibitions on using other shades. To create a truly oriental manicure, you may need beads, large stasis and gold acrylic paints. If we talk about nail design / manicure in the Arabic style , then it is characterized by the absence of straight lines; on the contrary, ornate and whimsical patterns are welcomed. Straight lines are possible in the form of imitation of mosaic on nails, one of the established decorative elements of the oriental style . By the way, many accessories are now sold for mosaics, such as shells that can be crushed, diamonds or foil for “broken glass”. It is better to cover all this splendor with stained glass varnish, which will give unique depth and luxury to the manicure. The mosaic design is suitable even for manicures on short nails.

Arabic style in manicure

Features of Indian style in modern manicure

Oriental style manicure techniques

stamping plates and stickers

If you are still new to nail art, then to create an oriental manicure you can use specialized stickers or stamping plates. These simple tools will make your work easier and protect you from mistakes.

Using stamping plates

decor with beads and rhinestones

To make an oriental manicure more interesting and voluminous, intricate patterns on the nails can be laid out with small beads or rhinestones.

Nail decoration with rhinestones and beads

Due to the ease of implementation, this technique has become quite popular. This fashionable manicure looks natural and elegant. To create it, peacock feathers are used, which are sealed on the nails between layers of transparent gel polish.

Gel polish manicure with natural feathers

artistic manicure

The most painstaking and time-consuming type of manicure. The master literally draws patterns on your nails by hand using varnish or acrylic paints. Such work is worth a lot and looks like a real masterpiece.

Artistic manicure with mehendi and accessories

Oriental manicure: photos with ornaments

Traditional oriental designs consist of tightly intertwined flower stems and spirals, while patterns of geometric shapes such as diamonds and triangles are less common. Experienced craftsmen often combine geometric and natural patterns together. There are no strict canons; rather, on the contrary, the uniqueness and originality of the design is welcomed.

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French style in Greek style

French manicure in the Greek style looks very unusual and quite interesting. What is he like? The same ethnic labyrinth frames the ends of the nail plates. In the language of “home service”, the unusual wave-like Greek pattern replaces the “white tip” familiar to the French jacket. This French manicure will be a wonderful addition and highlight to any fashionable look! It will also be suitable as a wedding manicure in the Greek style!

#2 Nude manicure in boho style

Nude manicure with ethnic patterns is the choice of those girls who want to breathe unusual and original notes into their everyday nail art. This design will fit perfectly into your everyday look.

The trend of the season is a pastel manicure in a minimalist style. A beige or dusty pink monochromatic manicure with ornate white patterns looks great. Ethnic and oriental patterns with black or other dark gel polish also look beautiful on a light background. The discreet and laconic boho design is perfect for women over 50.

Is it just pastel?

The most familiar, classic version of Greek manicure is the design in calm, muted colors. However, no one canceled the brightness on the nails either! Do you like red? Why not do just one nail in the Greek style? Let's say, draw that same labyrinth with gold varnish on the ring finger. A black base also looks quite interesting, especially if you cover one or two nails with a matte varnish. Black and white classics are also appropriate in this case and will look completely non-trivial, but completely unusual.

The most important thing to remember is that it is strictly forbidden to get carried away! One red and gold nail in the Greek style looks interesting and beautiful, but ten looks tasteless and pretentious. By the way, a dim rub or glitter coating would also look quite interesting, but again this is appropriate on no more than two fingers on each hand.

Greek pantheon

Greek manicure, of course, is not limited to one pattern, even if it can be used in the most unexpected and beautiful combinations. We are all well aware of the traditional pantheon of Greek gods. Haven’t yet had time to get acquainted with the mythology of mysterious and alluring Greece? It's time to open a book or even go to the Greek islands (you'll swim in the sea and understand the culture!), because these are the faces that may appear on your beautiful nails!

Of course, the most profitable and high-quality option for depicting one of the Greek gods on your nail is a print sticker. However, if you are one hundred percent confident in your nail technician, you can trust her (and maybe even him, who knows) to show all her artistic abilities on your nail and use a brush to paint the deity by hand. But remember that if Zeus doesn’t like his image, he may become angry!

What, besides the gods, is depicted in Greek manicure designs? The photos you find in your feed will show both columns and traditional Greek temples. For example, the temple of Artemis or the great Athena. Yes, yes, this happens! You can depict the labyrinths of the Minotaur on your nails or understand the intricacies of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders. While the master is processing the cuticle, you can enlighten him, and then demand that he put his knowledge into practice by drawing that same Ionic order on your hands!

Three main “surpluses”

The first and, perhaps, main danger is rhinestones. Rhinestones are beautiful, always interesting, but inappropriate in the case of Greek manicure. This element is quite possible in a design in which one nail (or two) is made in the Greek style, but if all ten fingers are given over to the power of this wonderful country, there is no need to introduce an element of modern American vulgarity into expensive ancient Greece.

The next danger is prints. Prints are a new fashion trend of the outgoing trend season, with which, however, you need to be as careful as possible. This is an excellent decoration option for a home manicure, but prints also require a special approach, so by applying them at home, you can not only ruin the intended design, but also make your nails untidy and unkempt. Also, prints carry a hidden threat of overdoing it. They need to be handled wisely. Let's talk directly about Greek manicure. Quite often, girls and women, instead of limiting themselves to Zeus and Hera, try to fit all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on their nails. Naturally, there is still not enough space, but even twenty-one pairs of eyes staring intently at your interlocutor can seriously strain him. And keep in mind, only one pair is yours!

One of the most obvious, but, nevertheless, no less rare “excess” is pretentious multicolor. This is especially true for the Greek style nail design. If you want Greece on your fingers to look really expensive and chic, you should not make the traditional pattern for this style (labyrinth waves) with all the colors of the rainbow. This seems absurd, but such a danger exists! Why not make all three rows of parallel lines in different colors? But for some reason everyone forgets that in the end such a design, in addition to stealing all the mysterious charm of Greece, looks cheap and vulgar.