Nail extensions: photos, new items 2021, fashionable design

Fashion is always on the move, and the beauty industry is no exception. It also has its own fashion trends, styles and trends. Despite the new items in nail art for the spring/summer 2021 season, French or French manicure remains at the peak of popularity. Moreover, both its usual, classic version, and a slightly modified version, painted in bright colors and new forms.

In any case, French manicure in each of its designs always looks elegant, organic and romantic. It is versatile, elegant and feminine, and speaks of the good taste of its owner. Thinking that French is boring has not been relevant for a long time. After all, fashion trends in manicure say just the opposite: French nails have become a real trend for summer 2021, and spring too.

It can be either classic and restrained, or bright, catchy and even shocking. You will see photos of new fashionable versions of this deservedly popular manicure in the article.

History of appearance

This manner of painting nails appeared in the seventies of the last century in Hollywood, despite its name, and not in one of the French cities. His appearance was spontaneous: the fact is that actresses often simply did not have time to change their manicure for each of the new looks and clothes, which they needed to quickly get into and change into. In order to look organic while filming in any outfit, a special series of neutral polishes was released.

To create such a universal manicure, the nails were shaped into a rounded square, painted pink or light beige, and the tip of the nail was covered with white. And this nail design got its name from fashion models, who loved it dearly for its versatility, because it goes perfectly with any clothes. And now for more than forty years, French manicure, or in other words, French, has been decorating the fingers of women all over the world.

Fashion trends 2021

Nail design 2021 suggests combining various techniques in one manicure, that is, the French manicure is used as a base, and various graphic images, sliders, stamps, rhinestones, sparkles, shimmers, etc. are added to it. The most important fashion trends are naturalness and naturalness.

They are the ones who determine what shape and length the nails should be in a fashionable manicure. After all, no matter how stylish and trendy nail art is, without properly designed, neat nails there will be no desired effect.

As for the length of nails, this season the trend is short nails, as well as ultra-short ones: the tip of the nail plate should extend beyond the edge of the fingertip by no more than 4 millimeters. This is enough to ensure that the nail does not look too short, but still looks quite long. The shape of the nails should be oval, almond-shaped or rounded square.

Pointed, cat-like claws are a thing of the past. So those who were worried about the inability to comply with fashion trends due to their dislike for this shape of nails will certainly be happy.

Trendy nail design with French manicure for the spring/summer 2021 season has the following distinctive features:

• artistic painting;
• French jacket with a pattern;
• complex patterns;
• uneven lines, zigzags, geometric shapes;
• pastel palette;
• bright, natural, summer colors.

Fashion trends in nail design 2021 photo news

• Simply filing your nails, removing the cuticles and covering your nails with any polish is no longer enough. The current image is created by taking into account the fashion trends of the season. And the main thing is pastel colors. This option is both feminine and popular. It is always relevant. This option is ideal for a romantic look and goes well with a nude style. In this option, be sure to give the free edge of the plate a natural shape.
• The length of the nails should be as natural as possible. Long extended nails are no longer relevant. And “stilettos” with designer prints are not in trend in 2021. The latest fashion trend is no longer the well-known shellac, but a stylish transparent varnish. It is universal, which is why the coating has become a super popular podium option.
• If the shape chosen is rectangular and its length is short, then a few millimeters are left for the free edge to give the shape of a non-sharp square. If you don’t like oval nails, it is permissible to give them a pointed shape. But you shouldn't do cat scratches. And it’s not the best option to echo all the trends. Without a harmonious combination with the image, it will turn out funny and absurd.
• When choosing fashionable colors, you should take into account all the nuances. And there are subtleties in any nail design. White varnish is acceptable in any tone, from matte to pearl. This color is especially in demand for weddings. The ivory finish will add sophistication and a touch of daring. Cream textures and pearl shimmers are recommended.
• Gray is an interesting option. Bright splashes against this background are ideal for the cool season. The combination is excellent with cream-colored coats, light fur coats, and cozy knitted sweaters. Much has been said about the iridescence of the sea blue coating. And the range is offered from blue to green. Interesting combinations of indigo with azure, emerald with turquoise. But the leader is rich sapphire. It is perfect for a confident modern lady.
• In a gradient, only the shades change. Modern trends offer combinations of contrasting tones.

Current classics

Based on the main trend of this spring-summer season, namely naturalness, the classic French jacket will continue to be on the wave of popularity. A manicure without a base coat at all, only with painted nail tips, will become relevant, in which it is necessary to pay special attention to high-quality cleaning: removing cuticles, hangnails, giving the same length and shape to all nail plates. Hands and nails should look as well-groomed as possible. This nail art looks natural and sophisticated.

Another version of the classic French jacket is a beige base and a white “smile” line. If this design seems a little boring, you can dilute it by combining it with a moon manicure. Moreover, do it either on all fingers, or only on a pair. In addition to beige, you can also use a soft pink shade for the base. When combining French with lunar, you can highlight the base line of the nail with a slightly darker tone of the same shade as the edge of the nail.

Fashionable colors

The shape and length of the nails are the basis, but the materials used and, of course, the color scheme make the manicure bright and unusual. The trend for summer 2021 will be pastel colors, namely: cream, beige, fawn, creamy, powdery, salmon, milky shades. All of them are good not only as a basis for a Hollywood-style manicure, but also as an independent coating.

But in addition to the classics, the spring/summer 2021 season also suggests paying attention to another trend : colored jackets. Firstly, it is difficult to imagine a fashionable image of decorative manicure for such a hot season without bright summer colors. And secondly, the year of the fiery rooster dictates its own rules, in particular regarding color preferences. So for a French manicure in bright colors you can freely choose:

• red;
• green;
• yellow;
• orange;
• blue.

And, of course, all sorts of shades of these colors. But you shouldn’t do a manicure that is too flashy, because it will contradict the basic rule: naturalness. Remember the combination of feathers of the owner of the year according to the Chinese calendar; these are exactly the color combinations that nature dictates. Also, both matte and glossy coatings can be used simultaneously in one design.

Fashionable pastel colors

For lovers of the classics, this will be an ideal option. The coating should be plain, decorated with a small rhinestone on each nail. This manicure is something of a “pajama style”, which we see a lot on shows, so it’s definitely part of the fashion trend. This style will be decorated with a square shape of nails with rounding on the sides of the nails.

Drawings of white openwork flowers or mesh are also suitable for bed colors. It is recommended to cover such nails with glitter only for special events or special occasions. It is worth noting that not only glitter can complete this look, but also gold-colored varnish.

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Short nails and French manicure

Another big trend in 2021 is short nails, and all designs are created keeping this length in mind. This is due to the fact that for a classic French manicure, a nail with a protruding edge of about 2 millimeters will not be enough; a smile on such a nail plate will only make it visually shorter and wider, as a result of which the fingers will appear thicker. But this is not at all the effect that every girl wants to achieve: she wants a manicure to make her hands more graceful.

But there is a solution to this problem: a fashionable colored and non-standard French manicure. Owners of especially short nails should avoid overly contrasting color combinations, choosing to create such a jacket colors from one or a similar palette of shades that gently resonate with each other and do not create sharp transitions. For example, you can combine purple with lilac, blue with blue, and so on.

Design of extended nails 2021

Today, the most popular materials used for nail extensions are acrylic and gel. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, so before making your final choice you should take a closer look at these nail art technologies. So, let's look at all the designs of nail extensions 2021.

Striped French manicure

Stripes are relevant in all nail designs of 2021, and French is no exception. The edge of the nail can be painted in a standard curved way, that is, with a smile line, or with a clear, even stripe. In addition, it is encouraged to draw a vertical stripe on the nail plate, which will divide the nail into two different or identical parts.

This can be done in the same color as the edge of the nail or in a different color, but not too contrasting to it and the base. Or, for example, make a stripe with golden varnish, rhinestones, sparkles for special, festive occasions. In this case, you get a French style in the Hollywood style. If you are doing a French manicure with a stripe yourself, use a special adhesive tape that will allow the stripe to be perfectly even.

About geometric designs 2021 2021

A very interesting manicure option and most types can be done yourself. It is necessary to take several different varnishes, it is desirable that the contrast be significant. It is better, of course, to use gel polish, because it has a more saturated color.

The geometry is heavy, but it looks great on nails

Let's look at the options for such a manicure on this topic:

• with ribbons. We purchase ribbons for design, that is, a foil-type strip on one side with glue. It is glued to the dried varnish. The ribbons are sold in different colors, so let your imagination run wild.
• with simple geometry. Created using different varnishes and a thin brush. However, the drawing will need to be fixed either with a transparent varnish or a fixative. There are many options for drawing: - a triangle, a square, and any other shape that is drawn with a brush.
• with complex geometry. For this manicure, different stickers are used that are glued to the varnish.
• geometry with negative space. When creating this manicure, unpainted parts are left on the platen of the nail. Looks good as a geometric option. This option is suitable for ladies of any age category.

• with mosaic. The nail plate must be divided into many parts and painted over with varnishes of different colors. But in this option it takes a lot of time because the varnish needs to dry completely.
• geometry with zigzags. To create this manicure you need tape and scissors with a zigzag shape. Apply one color of varnish to the nail, after drying, glue it with tape and apply another varnish. By the way, before gluing the tape to your nail, do it first on the skin so that the material becomes less sticky.
• geometry with squares and rhombuses. This type of manicure is quite common. The shapes can be located anywhere on the nail plate. A bold solution is to depict the figures with glossy varnish on a matte base.
• geometry with sparkles. Any shiny manicure options look gorgeous on your nails. And this option even becomes a masterpiece. It requires stencils - limiters that help create the desired shape of the drawing.

French manicure with dots

New for summer 2017 - designs and edges of the nail in a French style with dots. This season you can do anything with them: simply draw them in a chaotic order on the nail plate or arrange them in a specific pattern, make them plain or multi-colored, of the same or different sizes. You can use dots to draw lines, geometric shapes, and floral designs.

Or draw a smile line, creating an unusual, original Hollywood manicure. In this case, the tip of the nail is shaped as a standard in the form of an arc or a square or triangle. You can do this with shiny dots, then you will get a festive jacket. On a color base, black, white or any bright, contrasting colors look most advantageous.

Current trend: frame

If all the previously listed trends have in one way or another been used in manicure before or come from past seasons, then designing a French manicure with frame graphics is an innovation in nail art. It is performed as follows: the edges of the nail are drawn with a very bright, rich, dark color. As a result, the effect is created as if the nail is in a picture frame. This design looks impressive on a jacket in soft, pastel shades. For a bright French manicure, the frame should be painted white.

Interesting and unusual techniques

The girls' choice fell on abstraction and geometric design. With the help of contrasting colors and straight lines, you can create an original and fresh manicure for any event. When combining black edges and various shades of beige, you get a great option for work. Using white, peach, black and silver you can create a light ethnic design. It is recommended to come up with different designs for all the nails, but leave 2/3 on each finger for a solid color. Photos of nails with designs, new items for 2017, bright patterns for your attention.

Ethnic motifs are widely used in nail art. Sketches with various vertical or horizontal details are relevant: dots, stripes, zigzags, triangles, dotted lines. The music of the wind will add lightness and tenderness to the image - a drawing depicting a melodic pendant with feathers and beads. Experiments with Indian patterns have led to the fact that evening makeup is incomplete without smooth circles with small dots and branches.

Note! Ethnic motifs are brighter if you choose lilac, black, blue, purple, orange or light green.

Not long ago there was a trend towards openwork with wide edges. Thin branches are starting to give way to stylish large prints. For the first time, they were used to decorate pointed nails in the shape of a stiletto. Later, the idea began to be combined with other forms. Usually this is one or two fingers, while the working surface is enclosed in a frame, and drawing is done inside. The best nail designs, photos and new items are presented below.

In the same year, a knitted print with voluminous details appeared. The girls preferred it to the classic New Year's design with glitter. With the same speed, clear summer pictures with marine motifs gave way to sloppy blots. A scattering of bright dots attracted attention due to its brightness and simplicity.

Advice! Lace is often added to moon manicures. The ideal option is black weaves on a beige base or white on a transparent one.

Lace and bows make you feel playful and sophisticated at the same time. Such a delicate design will be appropriate in any circumstances. It is easy to do using stamping.

This is interesting! To pay tribute to traditions, you can remember the floral patterns that are used on scarves.

Along with lace, original textures appeared that resemble fabric on furniture. So the usual plexuses, known to everyone from sofas and bedspreads, became the trend of the year. With the help of flowers, we managed to make them brighter and more attractive than on interior items. Photos of nails with designs, new items for 2021, calm patterns for a romantic meeting are already here.

French with slider

Sliders are a real salvation for those who do their own manicure, but at the same time like to follow fashion trends. You don’t have to know how to use dots or paint with a manicure brush to get beautiful designs on your nails. It is enough to make a classic French manicure and diversify it with a slider design.

If you are planning a party and creating a design appropriate for the occasion, then the stickers can be applied to all nails without exception. For everyday life, it is best to use sliders only on some, for example, on the ring fingers.

French on extended nails

French has always been considered a sign of femininity and tenderness. In the new season it is more diverse than ever, thanks to the efforts of the masters. The mirror reflection under the artistic painting looks very unusual.

The trend of the season is lace on the edges of nails. But it can be replaced with absolutely any shade, and the jacket can be decorated with a pattern, original painting, acrylic modeling, and various decorative elements. French can be used not only on long extended claws, but also on short ones.

As for artistic painting, it can be classic, but only if it is acrylic paint. It looks much more impressive and unusual this way. Often, craftsmen do only the ring finger - a trend that has not lost ground for three years now.

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French manicure with gel polish

French gel polish is a salvation for those who have little time to regularly renew their manicure. After all, it’s no secret that ordinary varnish fades quite quickly, especially from contact with water or from mechanical damage, the coating is damaged and peels off. With gel polishes this problem is solved, because they maintain shine, smoothness and durability for at least two weeks.

In addition, a manicure with gel polish helps hide defects in the nail plate, such as unevenness and cracks. It also protects nails from harmful influences, for example, dishwashing detergents, strengthens nails, due to which the manicure lasts longer.

Colored French manicure

For those who, although they like French, still find it somewhat boring, its colored counterpart will suit you. It looks bright, unusual and summery. The following color combinations will be the trend for 2021:

• nude, that is, almost flesh-colored background and bright rim;
• the base and edge of the nail contrasting with each other;
• a brightly highlighted hole and the tip of the nail of the same color, applied to a base of a contrasting shade;
• a French jacket with a pastel-colored base and a bright straight line on the edge of the nail plate, with a vertical stripe drawn at the same time;
• negative space, a fashionable design that is also relevant for use in French manicure: the main part of the nail remains unpainted, and the edge is decorated in red, orange, black;
• a combination of pastel shades with deep dark tones: blue, burgundy, purple, black, marsala;
• French manicure a la vampire, when the background is made milky or black, and the edge of the nail is red;
• festive option: a combination of black and gold, and their arrangement can be changed: use both colors both as a base and for a smile;
• combination of matte and metallic chrome coating. The metal tip of the nail on a matte base, especially black, looks impressive. This French style is also relevant because gothic style is currently on the crest of a fashionable wave, and this nail design fits perfectly with it.

Whatever French manicure design you choose for a festive or everyday look, it will definitely decorate your hands and emphasize your taste and style.

New and familiar trends

To set the mood, you should choose a chain of cat paws. It will turn out childish and funny. This will brighten even the most cloudy day and bring a smile. Longing for warmer days, girls prefer designs with fruits. Oranges, apple slices, pieces of pineapple, strawberries and raspberries - everything reminds of summer and the joys it gives. Check out these photos of nails with designs (new items and bright ideas).

Animals are suitable for cheerful and cheerful girls. You can make a French jacket and decorate one finger with the face of a pig or a bunny. All you need is a dotting brush and imagination.

This is interesting! In nail art, images of extravagant birds are increasingly being used: parrots, flamingos, toucans. This is a great opportunity to add natural animal colors to your design.

With the development of social networks, emoticons and icons of various resources are in use. Fashionistas decorate their nails with Facebook, VKontakte, Instagram, and Twitter icons. Smileys are also used with French manicure. Pictures in retro style and comic book themes have gained great popularity. The most original girls remembered cards and used long-familiar images in nail art. For your inspiration, we present color designs on nails (new items for 2021 and the best photos).

With the help of laconic dots and stripes you can add charm. In combination with pastel colors, primitive details become a real trend. They are included in a monochromatic design, combined with other elements, and decorated with nail art using different techniques.

Flowers traditionally decorate delicate manicures for romantic dates. But this year they found another use. Floral motifs have migrated into nail art for relaxation and even work. Artistic painting is relevant for a wedding manicure, but small poppies or daisies are quite acceptable for the office.

Important! The floral trend is especially relevant for girls who work with children.

Among the original ideas of the outgoing year are the textures of precious stones and materials. The girls admired the textures of broken glass, sophisticated imitation of marble, and the shimmer of metal. This design is created using masterful patterns and craftsmanship.

The best options are butterfly wings, tissue cells, and fruit slices. The rest is dominated by simple curls, play with color, sparkles and rhinestones. Intricate images are becoming a thing of the past, giving way to laconic stripes and dots, symbols and figures.

This year, fashion has taken a course towards naturalness. Nail art offered girls pastel colors and discreet patterns, but even with the help of such a modest set, thousands of chic options were created. The process of creating a masterful manicure has been simplified so much that every girl can create a stunning manicure at home.