Geometric manicure

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This type of nail design is preferred by business women. Indeed, geometric manicure looks very advantageous in the office, at business meetings, and goes well with almost all formal outfits.

The design of geometric manicure entered into trend trends relatively recently and quickly gained popularity among fashionistas and nail art masters.

Now every second visitor to a nail salon draws strict lines and shapes on their nails.

This solution looks very stylish, and the amazing ideas for creating this type of drawing are simple and accessible.

Recommendations from professionals

Masters advise creating geometric designs without the mandatory use of specialized varnishes (shellacs, gels). Regular high-quality coatings will also work.

On nails created with gel or acrylic, such a manicure will last a long time. It is better to pre-coat natural nails with a special strengthening base and then apply a geometric pattern.

Geometric manicure 2021 is not just drawings and beautiful straight lines. Nail art masters always use materials such as stucco, rhinestones, petals, beads, powders, rubs, glitter, sequins, and stones.

It all depends on the complexity of the design, the length of the nails and the color scheme. By the way, this type of manicure looks equally fashionable on short or long nails, of any shape.

How to choose a drawing?

This type of manicure looks beautiful on nails of any shape, it is only important that they are the same length. Hands should be well-groomed and beautiful.

Owners of short, not very thin fingers should choose a design without horizontal stripes, which will visually increase the thickness of the finger. In this case, a drawing with vertical lines would be more appropriate.

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The color of varnishes for manicures with geometry is selected taking into account the purpose for which the manicure is being done. If you need to create a festive look, then choose bright, saturated colors or shades of the same color.

For everyday manicure, paler shades are usually chosen. Brave and active girls can experiment with a combination of several contrasting bright colors.

Is it possible to do a geometric manicure if your nails are short?

A manicure with geometry for short nails is only permissible if the length of the nail is not minimal.

The applied pattern should be located only in the vertical direction, otherwise the nails will appear even shorter, attracting undue attention to themselves.

As a drawing you can use:

straight lines;
rectangular figures;
triangular figurines;
circles, rings and ovals.

A correctly selected design will make your nails visually longer and more beautiful.

Geometric Design Features

They consist of a variety of techniques and the wide imagination of the master. So, in this type of design, lines, rhombuses, triangles, squares, and a chaotic combination of shapes are used.

Of course, everything should look neat, and the lines themselves should be perfectly smooth and precise. The drawings are simple and relevant.

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Lines can intersect smoothly or dramatically, run parallel, or combine in the form of different types of strict figures. In complex versions, different figures are combined, complementing them with lines of different lengths.

Manicures with geometric animals also belong to this type. The actual drawings of cats, tigers, dogs, birds are created by combining squares, triangles, and straight lines.

This is very relevant in the new season, and will be especially in demand in the summer.

Methods of drawing

There are several ways to cover your nails with geometric patterns..

Using special stencils. This method is easier and even with minimal skills allows you to create beautiful designs in the form of triangles, stripes and “checkmarks”. Pieces of tape are attached to the surface of the nail plate and can either be removed after covering the nail with varnish, or remain as a decorative element.

Using a thin brush. This is a method for experienced craftsmen who can apply a drawing clearly and expressively, without shaking their hands. In this case, the design is manually applied to the surface of the nail plate, painted with the varnish you like. The contours of the picture can be shaded by painting them with a black line.

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Any of these methods requires careful work; a carelessly executed drawing will give your hands a sloppy appearance.

Geometric design tool

Geometry experts in manicure recommend using thin brushes and dots for both beginners and nail art lovers, as well as experienced professionals.

Why such tools? Stripes are drawn with brushes, and some lines and figures are connected with dots.

It is advisable for beginning craftsmen to try the simplest forms: segments, long lines. Their thickness depends on the size of the brush. The thinner the tool, the more elegant the lines. You just have to try to make them as even and neat as possible.

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However, improvised means are often used to “help” professional tools: toothpicks, orange sticks.

It is also good to use specialized sticker strips, narrow adhesive tape, stencils, and even stamping techniques with designs on geometric stencils.

Shades of geometry

There are no special preferences or rules in this regard. Everything is given to the tastes of owners of different types and shapes of nails. However, fashion dictates some trends.

This fall season, nude tones, as well as pastel beige and pink, are popular. In addition to them: all tones of red, gray, brown, blue and black varnishes.

A gentle nude manicure is good for all occasions. There is a wide palette and a varied choice of solutions.

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Delicate nude looks great with a formal dress and a bright evening look. All you have to do is add more shine to the rhinestones.

In red, everything looks no less bright and stylish, and the black design emphasizes the mystery of the fashionista and gives her charm.

Dark stripes on a light or crisp white background are an excellent solution not only for summer, but also for cloudy autumn or colorful spring. As they say, classics are always in fashion.

Getting ready for the warm season

Any girl knows that she should prepare for the warm season in advance. Thoroughly study this year's new trends, look for light clothing on store shelves and see what's new in nail design. Summer manicure 2021 is exactly the component that should perfectly complement the overall seasonal outfit.

Most coatings will delight you with their endless variety. There are also classic options for conservative people, romantic ones for beautiful princesses, and original designs for those who like to shock the public.

Characteristic elements

For you, we have collected small options for summer nail designs that you can bring to life and transfer to your nails.

Best ideas	Characteristic
floristics	Flowers, petals, stems, buds - these elements can enliven any lady's manicure. In summer you can depict lilacs, poppies, roses, daisies, sunflowers and other wildflowers. You can draw floral motifs by hand, make them three-dimensional using modeling, or stick on special sliders with a ready-made print.
marine theme	A marine theme is a great holiday option. If you are soon planning to go somewhere to the warm ocean, then this option is created for you. Marine nail design combines a large number of elements: stripes, anchors, shells, starfish, fish, octopuses and other inhabitants of deep waters.
tropics	Tropical manicure does not lose its popularity in 2021. You can decorate your marigolds with a variety of plants, leaves and other elements. Don't forget about fragile, graceful flamingos and tropical flowers, which will become bright accents throughout the entire cover.
fruits	Nail designs with fruits are suitable for teenagers who are looking forward to the warm season so they can shop and try all the ripest fruits in the world.
animals and birds	Manicure with animals is also suitable for schoolgirls. On your nails you can depict cute bears, dogs, cats, penguins, deer, ducks and other cute animals. This summer manicure will be a great option for little girls.
geometry	Stylish geometric solutions are the best options to fill your 2021 summer manicure with. A variety of shapes, lines, intersections, dotted lines, zigzags and contrasting shades can decorate even the shortest nails.
sweetbloom	The volumetric mosaic in pastel shades looks elegant on any hands. The sweetbloom technique is quite simple to perform, but looks gorgeous on your fingers.
nude	Nude manicure will appeal to those girls who want to look natural and elegant. Minimalism is very much appreciated now. For your nails, you can choose varnishes in light beige or soft pink shades.
stylish jacket	A luxurious option for all lovers of the classics. There is nothing better than a strict coating with a nude base and a white, even smile. If this option seems too boring to you, then the French jacket can always be supplemented with a variety of elements.
ombre or gradient	The transition of one color to another expresses the whole mood of the girl. At first she wants to paint her nails with one color, and after 5 minutes she wants to paint her nails with another. Ombre and gradient techniques will perfectly save any situation.

Design lifehacks

We have collected the best tips for you to help make your summer manicure perfect in 2021:

in the warm season it is best to use varnishes of bright and rich colors;
take a closer look at thermal varnishes that change their colors depending on the temperature;
To make your nail design even deeper, apply a few small drops of topcoat to the coating, which will imitate drops of water;
If you want to attach rhinestones, Swarovski stones, sequins or sculpting to your nails, lightly wipe the surface of the nail plate with a soft buff.

Trending trends

From all the variety of geometry in nail art, several groups of designs can be distinguished, which are used most frequently and popularly:

Minimalism and rather thin lines, arranged in a chaotic manner, at different angles and even with curves.
Wide stripes.
Gradient solutions (ombre technique).

Minimalism is in fashion at all times. Making lines in this design is simple, and they look tasteful.

Wide stripes are the latest in nail art fashion. The “path” is decorated with large or small rhinestones and emphasized with lines of silver or golden shades.

Very complex, but also advantageous due to this – gradient geometric design. The technique is not easy, only an experienced master can do it, but over time, a beginner can get the hang of it and apply such solutions.

Simple pattern on short or long nails

Geometric manicure for short nails is a small number of stripes and figures, simplicity of design. A pair of even strips that intersect or run parallel is enough.

On long nails, as they say, there is room to roam. It is recommended to combine lines of different shades, matte, shiny, glossy tones. It is not forbidden to add as many figures as you like. If only everything looked harmonious and clear.

Triangles look very nice. They can be created using stencils or drawn out using special stickers.

Be sure to put a rhinestone or glitter on the top of the isosceles figure, and highlight the edge of the nail with an exquisite “smile” of a French manicure.

By the way, the triangle is the most common element of geometric manicure. Fashionistas like it the most and it looks neat and elegant. Such figures can be supplemented with stucco molding, sprinkles and even stamping.

It is very beneficial to use decorative tape when creating geometry. It is better to choose golden or silver shades. Strips of narrow tape of the required length are simply glued on, creating a geometric pattern, and secured on top with a top.

Best ideas

Summer manicure 2021 can be whatever you want it to be. For you, we have collected the best options that you can easily implement using available tools.

Marine paraphernalia

How to do a summer manicure in 2021 can be seen in the video below.

The simplest flowers

If you don't have artistic skills or are just too lazy to draw flowers, then this simple coating will suit you. Let's see how to do this nail design.

What you will need:

base;
colored gel polish;
sequins (round, oblong or curly);
small rhinestones or bouillons;
dots;
top

How to make a summer nail design:

Cover your nails with a base coat, drying it well.
Apply 2 layers of a nude shade (or any other).
After complete drying, carefully buff the places where the flowers will be located.
Apply a little top coat using dots.
Carefully stick on 4 or 5 round sequins, creating a flower shape.
Attach a small translucent rhinestone or broth to the middle.
Carefully cover the design with the finishing coat.