An eternal trend - leopard print is relevant not only in clothes, but also in manicure. Animal designs have been featured at past fashion weeks. For example, in the collections of Valentino, Dundas, Zuhair Murad, Ralph & Russo and others. And is it then any wonder that leopard manicure turned out to be a great idea for special occasions, as well as for every day.
If we talk about fashionable design, leopard manicure ideas are presented not only in the usual beige, sand and brown tones. Judging by the options from Instagram, colored manicure options with a “cat” print are popular. And besides this, matte design made in pastel and classic colors has gained particular popularity. What exactly to choose from the whole variety of ideas, we tell and show you about the most current solutions for leopard manicure in this article.
Leopard print jacket
His Majesty's French can also be with leopard print. The safest option is to combine it with white or matching smile lines. Unusual, original, the most important thing is that it will grow completely unnoticeably. Its advantage is that this combination is considered almost neutral, and continues to remain relevant from year to year.
“Spotted” patterns: what are they?
Classic leopard manicure
Leopard print that completely covers the nails is a fashionable classic in a bright design. Usually the background is chosen in more natural, non-flashy colors: from cream, nude to dark brown. For a more interesting option, a golden coating is possible, the main thing is that the resulting manicure ultimately resembles a real leopard as much as possible. The spots themselves are painted over inside with a shade darker than the selected base color.
French jacket with leopard print
Leopard print designs on nails look very interesting using the French technique. In this case, it is applied only to the tip, framed by a smile of different shapes. The base can be either traditionally white or a completely different color: the animal design looks harmonious in almost any combination. Leopard print can be a corner and randomly located spots on the tip without a clearly defined line. Exotic French looks unusual, but at the same time organic in any interpretation
Bright spots on a bright background
Leopard print nail design works great in color interpretation. That is, all that remains is the idea of spots, which, just like the background, can be completely different colors. Here it is important to take into account the combinations themselves: choose different shades of the same color, or contrasting ones, but looking good together.
Leopard print manicure does not have to be present on all nails. It is neatly placed on one finger, or on several of both hands. It is especially beautiful when the inner color of the spots is identical to the background of the nails without a design.
Leopard print nail art in minimalist style
The predatory pattern has not bypassed the minimalist style - in fact, it acts as an exquisite accessory. True, to apply such a pattern you will need drawing skills, stickers or stamping. Not everyone can boast of artistic talent or lacks time, in which case it is worth signing up for a professional manicure.
Stamping
Method number 2: stamping nail art
Leopard print manicure can be done at home using a special device - the Konad set.
You will need
- Konad set with cliches in the form of leopard spots with a scraper included
- Nail polish remover
- Thin brushes or toothpicks
- Tweezers or forceps
- Cotton pads and sanitary buds
It is better to use the original varnish from the kit for painting stains, since it is very thick. But you can also use regular, slightly thickened one.
The process itself:
- Cover the prepared nails with base varnish and wait until completely dry.
- Apply stain varnish to the cliche and scrape off any excess.
- Use a rubber stamp to transfer the design from the indentation onto the nail.
- Add touches of color if desired.
After each use, the stamp should be cleaned with nail polish remover. To avoid touching your nails, you can hold cotton wool soaked in remover with tweezers. Manipulations with the stamp must be done quickly so that the varnish does not dry out.
Before applying a manicure in this way, read the instructions that come with the original set.
Nude and animal print in manicure
Animal prints have long been considered timeless classics and go perfectly with nude nail designs. Such ideas for leopard manicure are relevant, skillfully balancing between elegance, originality and luxury. And for decoration, minimalistic and calm decor is perfect. So, metal strips and a little sparkle look incredibly beautiful. They are suitable for most everyday ideas.
Zebra print on nails
Another very stylish print in manicure is the zebra pattern. Traditionally, zebra print is perceived as a combination of black and white. And this is not surprising, because in nature there are no zebras with other colors.
Today the most relevant are:
- Traditional zebra print. A stylish black and white nail design will always be in fashion. It goes well with both the business image of a business lady and the rather informal style of everyday clothing of a city dweller.
- Zebra pattern made with bright, rich colors. This manicure will not go unnoticed. You can use a combination of fairly bright colors, both for the background and in combination with each other.
- French manicure with zebra print. A very original solution to combine the discreet style of a French manicure and the bright contrast of a zebra print.
For a very long time, prints imitating animal skins have occupied a leading position in popularity, and an interesting zebra pattern can perfectly complement any image.
Zebra nail design
Beautiful manicure with animal print using nail stamping.
Leopard print manicure on short nails (water stickers) video
Leopard print manicure in negative space style
The mania for trends from the 90s has been going on for several seasons now. We would like to draw your attention to the “naked” manicure with leopard print. It looks more noble and less hackneyed than other ideas. Original combinations of shades and neat designs made on a transparent background of the coating are used. For example, mix dots or stripes with leopard print. Such unobtrusive manicure options are perhaps the most desirable for many nail fashionistas.
Interesting manicure ideas
A leopard pattern can completely cover the nails, or it can be placed along the smile line similar to a French manicure, or it can be only on a few fingers and still attract the eye.
You can make the coating not only glossy, but also matte with the effect of satin, velvet or plush. Such a drawing seems to come to life and become as realistic as possible.
Combine leopard and French
You can make a leopard manicure by combining it with a French manicure. There are such variations:
- Camouflage base and smile line print.
- Art French with print. The nail bed is speckled, and the smile is black, or even red.
- French is the opposite. This is when the entire nail is leopard print, and at the base of the nail the shape is drawn in white - it looks cute and elegant.
Lovers of the classics should pay attention to such solutions.
Using a stamp (stamping)
If you can’t get a beautiful manicure with leopard print, you can use stamping.
Champs allow you to easily and quickly turn any ideas into reality.
For this you will need:
- scotch;
- nail polish remover;
- varnish;
- silicone stamp;
- scraper or plastic card;
- plate with the desired print.
Sequence of work:
- We perform the same manipulations as when coating with gel polish, only instead of painting with a brush, we take a stamp in our hands (be sure to remove the sticky layer from the color);
- clean the stamp on the sticky side of the tape;
- Apply a small amount of varnish to the stamping plate;
- remove excess with a scraper and distribute the varnish evenly over the plate;
- seal the drawing with a silicone stamp;
- transfer the design to the nail;
- draw along the contour with a brush and dry it in a lamp;
- secure with top.
Using stickers
Using water stickers, the design with a leopard will become more detailed and structural, because photo printing is more colorful; this effect on nails cannot be conveyed with gel polish.
Prepare in advance:
- stickers;
- water;
- scissors;
- orange stick;
- tweezers.
Sequence of work:
- We perform the same manipulations as when coating with gel polish, only instead of painting with a brush, we take a stamp in our hands (we leave a sticky layer of color);
- cut out the sticker according to the shape of the nail plate;
- Using tweezers, place the sticker in water for 5 seconds, take it out and blot it on a dry cloth;
- separate the sticker from the base and carefully place it on the surface of the nail;
- straighten with an orange stick;
- cover the design with a top coat, carefully sealing the ends.
Decor options
Leopard print manicure can be decorated as follows:
- rhinestones and bouillons matched to the tone will play in favor of luxury;
- glitter will add shine;
- Yuka flakes to match will create a shimmering effect;
- velvet sand will help make the drawing structural and voluminous;
Different painting techniques give different effects. It is very important that your manicure is done by a professional, then it will last a long time, and your hands will be well-groomed and beautiful.
“Cat” print to match the coating
It is ideal when the color of the gel polish matches one of the shades in the print pattern. For example, beige leopard print and nude, caramel or brown polish. In addition, tones that are next to each other on the color wheel - related colors - combine beautifully. You can conceive and implement a two-color leopard manicure.
Method number 1: drawing with a brush
The method is suitable for those who are not afraid of the first failed attempts. Leopard print manicure at home by drawing each spot is a labor-intensive process.
You will need:
- 2-3 nail polishes. Choose colors that complement your outfit or makeup. They should be contrasting: pastel, black and white. Or yellow, brown and black
- Nail polish remover
- Special thin brushes or needles, toothpicks
- Cotton pads, sanitary buds
The process itself:
- Prepare your nails with a hygienic manicure.
- Apply base polish to all nails.
- Using a needle or brush, place small dots on the nail in the places where the leopard spots will be.
- After the spots have dried, very carefully outline their contours in black.
- Add to your picture (nail plate) several dark spots of the same color that you used to outline the white dots.
Place the stains carefully so that they do not spread or merge. They do not have to be perfectly smooth or evenly applied, which suits us very well. If your hand is trembling and you just can’t get past this stage (this happens especially often when you do such a manicure on your right hand with your left), then simply place a towel or book under your elbow.
The contours of the spots should not be drawn along the entire perimeter; draw lines of different sizes and thicknesses, like a real leopard.
Leopard print as an accent in manicure
You can make an accent in your manicure by decorating just one nail with leopard print. Cover the remaining fingers with the most universal range that goes with everything. Alternatively, choose beige, white, black, red or brown. And the result looks beautiful, stylish and without the risk of overdoing it. An ideal manicure for a dress of any color.
See also: Snake on nails - ideas for original manicure, 100 photos.
Method number 3: minx manicure
Want to know how to do a leopard print manicure in the easiest way? For the process you will need:
- A set of nail stickers with a matching design
- orange stick
- Nailfile
- Sanding file
- Fixer
The stickers are very thin, so you need to do everything very carefully, following the following sequence:
- Clean your nails and degrease the nail plate.
- Take a sticker of a suitable width, remove the protective layer from it and stick it with the sticky side from the root to the edge of the nail.
- Remove the outer protective layer.
- Smooth out the sticker at the corners of the nail with an orange stick if necessary.
- Fold the remaining part of the sticker under your finger and run a nail file along the edge of the nail to remove the unnecessary part.
- Gently sand the edges.
- Cover your nails with a protective layer of clear polish or sealer.
The first nail is the most difficult to do. And then the process will go quickly and easily.
With this manicure you can wash your hair and do household chores. Remove stickers with a toothpick.
Bright leopard manicure
Lovers of bold manicure options will love the design, where the predatory print and color of the nail coating are made in bright and colorful colors. The main rule in such ideas is to “dosage” the leopard. An “overdose” is possible if there is a leopard on more than two nails. The rest is your choice. For example, pink, orange and trendy neon shades look much brighter than classic colors.
Leopard matte manicure
A beautiful manicure is no less important than a fashionable wardrobe. Undoubtedly, hand-created leopard print, the same color as in the pattern and a matte top - turns into a trendy elegant nail design. It will help you look stylish and “expensive”.
Photo 2021, ideas for fashionable leopard manicure in different styles, techniques and shades
We invite you to look at photos of how artists suggest wearing animal patterns on nails. What fashion ideas have already been demonstrated on Instagram on both long and short nails. If you don’t, then you definitely need to get inspired.
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Nuances of creation
The length and shape of the nails is an important part of a manicure with a bright print. The shape can be any, but this season the nail industry gives preference to soft square, oval and almond-shaped options.
Creating a leopard manicure - step-by-step instructions
This color looks great on nails with short or medium length. But those with short nail plates are not recommended to cover all their nails with this design. And highlight one or two in a single color.
Fashionable leopard manicure is also performed on long or extended nails. The main thing is not to lose moderation in length - otherwise it will look vulgar. For long nails, it is best to choose calm shades of both the base color and the spots. Owners of such nails will be able to afford a greater variety of designs - for example, a leopard print jacket.
An animal pattern can decorate all nails or alternate with monochrome and other manicure techniques. You can also cover part of the nail by placing small spots in a vertical row along the edge of the plate.
