Beautiful and well-groomed nails have been fashionable at all times. Any length with a pleasant design or a solid shade speaks of your well-groomed appearance, knowledge of fashion trends and style. Girls who go to a manicure every month choose a design in advance, and already know exactly how popular the chosen color and pattern is. But those who rarely give in to these procedures may get confused with the style and choose a design that was in fashion last year or even later.
That is why we decided to tell you about all the popular ideas of this and next year. So, we are pleased to present to your attention fashionable manicure 2021 - 2021! Trends, shades, 100 best design ideas, as well as descriptions and recommendations for all styles presented.
Fashion trends 2019 – 2021
The main novelty in decorative nail design is gel polish - craquelure. After applying this gel polish, the nail takes on a cracked appearance and resembles a sultry desert or broken glass. Choose the colors of this trend according to your individual taste, because this palette has no boundaries: from flesh to black. Craquelure colors are absolutely popular. With the help of the presented gel polish, a snake manicure looks incredibly beautiful. The snakeskin effect will be achieved by applying craquelure varnish to a black or dark brown shade.
The coming year of the yellow earthen pig, which means colors should be selected next year in yellow, green and brown shades. In addition to popularity, these colors also carry hidden secrets. For example, green attracts money, and yellow and brown are responsible for happiness and harmony, therefore, the more often you carry these colors with you, the greater your chances of experiencing happiness and good luck.
Yellow shades look very harmonious with gold, and with greenery you need to combine small rhinestones reminiscent of diamonds. Since we are talking about the New Year holiday, it means that the manicure must be done in a festive style. It is appropriate to use stones, sparkles, broths, decorative sand, foil and beads. Regarding the shape of the nail, it is recommended to make an oval with a medium length.
For long nails
Those with long nails are truly lucky! After all, the master can take a walk on them and create drawings of any complexity. Next year, long nails should be pointed - this is the fashion trend. The patterns are made in different styles, but geometry looks especially harmonious with a combination of French manicure.
Squares, triangles, various trapezoids with French nails are the real aesthetics of long nails. Regarding flowers, it all depends on the time of year. In winter manicure it is necessary to use blue, deep green and wine shades. In summer, warm nude tones look harmonious, reflecting sophistication and sophistication.
Fashionable nail shape: photo ideas 2021
The shape of the nail determines what kind of manicure you can do on your nails. For example, if you are a fan of dark shades of nail polish, then you need to choose a short length. On long nails, black, on the contrary, will look vulgar.
If you most often prefer a classic French manicure, then give your nails a triangular shape.
The almond shape does not tolerate bright, rich nail art with geometric and vintage designs. Smooth and concise lines are important to her, so the best solution would be a manicure in soft pastel shades.
If you have given your nails a square shape and want to decorate them with spectacular rhinestone decor, then it is better to abandon this idea. A French manicure will look more expressive on such nails.
How often do girls pay attention only to design and decoration. However, the same nail art will look different on different nail shapes and finger widths. Take this feature into account and your manicure will always look perfect.
For short nails
Short nails will never go out of popularity. Firstly, they are comfortable, secondly, not a single employer will blame you for your defiant appearance, and thirdly, short length always means aesthetics and beauty in any color. Nails with a short length are often made in one color or with some stickers and patterns.
Inscriptions and voluminous flowers at a similar length are especially popular Choose bright colors: burgundy, blue-black, deep blue. These shades will attract attention, even if the nails are very short. Again, focus on the time of year. In summer and spring, use red, hot pink, and yellow colors.
Brown
Brown is a universal color, most suitable for a discreet look and for those women who prefer to look elegant.
All shades of brown and beige will never go out of style. Discreet, calm colors and go well with different designs.
The brown color of marigolds looks appropriate both at work in the office and on a regular walk. There are a lot of shades of brown; an interesting manicure can be created using foil, rhinestones and other nail decoration elements.
Don't forget about prints - fashionable leopard print colors are suitable for adding a bright accent.
Shades of black
At the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2021, a cat's eye in shades of black is becoming a particularly popular design. The base of the nail is painted black, blue, dark brown, then a special magnet is applied to the base shade, which creates a pattern in the form of one bright and iridescent strip. There are different shapes of magnets. For example, instead of a stripe, you can get a flower interspersed with the desired pattern. Black shades look especially elegant on medium-length square nails. Moderately modest and elegant.
Volumetric drawings on matte gel polish
This manicure idea appeared on the eve of the New Year holidays 2021. An easy-to-follow and stylish design in the spirit of minimalism looks luxurious on long dark nails covered with a matte topcoat. The voluminous pattern is made with a thick top coat mixed with sparkles. First, the design is applied, and then it is given shine and volume. The most popular ornaments are glasses, Christmas tree and jewelry decorations, dresses and other simple designs.
Shades of red
Red is the color of passion and a special flow of energy. More often than not, this shade is chosen by open-minded, impulsive people who are able to adapt anywhere and under different circumstances. Great for long, short and medium nails.
It looks defiant only in one case - the length is unforgivably long and the shape is sharp. Then we recommend either changing the color or reducing the length a little. Bordeaux, wine, scarlet, orange-red , all these colors are perfect for the autumn period. Allows you to stand out from the gray mass in cold and damp weather.
Shades of blue
Blue colors themselves look rich with notes of chic and sophistication, and the owners of this shade attract the attention of the opposite sex in an instant. They look attractive and elegant on small nails, best in a square shape. Combines with inscriptions in white , drawings and patterns in shades of black. Wild animals sit beautifully on a blue background, preferably foxes and wolves. A blue tint is also suitable for short, round , without additional designs or patterns.
Nail shape “Square”
“Square” is not suitable for all fashionistas. It looks great on those with long and thin fingers. In other manifestations, it will “chop off your hands,” creating the feeling of plump and short fingers.
When creating a “square” shape, you need to sharpen the nail on both sides. Then, when they grow back, they will not cut into the skin. Such nails will have to be constantly filed as soon as a small “growth” forms. Despite this, square nails are simple and easy to correct, so you don’t have to constantly contact a specialist.
On square-shaped nails, a classic French and monochrome design in dark shades looks great. In addition, a square is the best option for a rich manicure on short nails.
Nude
Nude shades are idealized with working, everyday life, in which style, delicacy and aesthetics are important. Perfectly suits the average length of any shape. Combines with French, geometry and other patterns to suit individual taste.
Soft blue, light pink, light brown are more suitable than ever for the spring period, when you really want romance and warm summer evenings. These colors can be combined with both. Most girls choose nude shades for nail design before a date, because such colors convey tenderness, without a hint of provocative tint.
Matte
Matte design is popular in different colors and patterns. But when transforming nails into matte, the main thing is not to overdo it. You need to have 1-2 nails done in this design to be special and unique in your environment.
The mat is sure to suit any shape and length and especially matches the patterns on the sides of the nails. In this case, half of the nail is matte, and the other half is a beautiful pattern with rounded ends. No matter how you perform the mat, it will highlight you in the best light both on working days and on holidays.
Ombre
The ombre style appeared quite a long time ago, a little later than the hair coloring style itself. Suitable for medium and long nail types. The principle of applying this style is simple: the base of the nail is painted in any desired color, then, with a special gel polish and a sponge, a lighter tone is applied to the end of the nail plate or its middle, the result is a chic ombre that speaks of a unique and aesthetic appearance. It is preferable to use light colors as the base color, but this palette is more suitable for warm seasons; in winter, choose a shade in accordance with your taste preferences.
Stylish manicure with diamonds
This 2021 manicure idea will appeal to beginners. If you don’t yet know how to draw on your nails, then you can create designs using various decorative elements, for example, metal diamonds. They can cover the entire nail, lay out a design in the form of a pyramid, cubes and even snowflakes. Diamonds can be combined with any color of gel polish. They are fixed with two layers of thick topcoat or a combination of transparent stained glass gel polish and glossy topcoat.
Sweet Bloom
This style of nail design is a real novelty for lovers of the unusual and unique. Sweet Bloom consists of obtaining a 3D effect , and is applied exclusively to long nails . As a rule, light colors are taken as the main color, in pink, yellow, orange, blue and turquoise shades, the outline of the drawing is drawn with a thin line of black, and the drawings themselves can be made in a variety of color preferences, your imagination will help you figure it out. Basically, the drawings take the form of variegated petals, with the addition of geometry.
Pointe shoe nail shape
This form of nails has recently been appreciated by girls. Feel free to do these nails, and your hands will look flawless. For pointe shoes, the average length is optimal, but it also looks very attractive on long nails.
Geometry
So much has been said about geometry above, it’s time to take a closer look at this style of nail manicure. The name itself speaks of the delights of the geometric style, and externally the designs on the nails take on the form of an oval, trapezoid, triangle, rhombus, square, etc. Pairs perfectly with clear and nude finishes.
Often girls choose one solid trapezoid as a design, that is, most of the above figures are collected on the 1st nail. The second half of fashionistas perform a French manicure, and apply a certain shape, triangle, square or other pattern as desired to the end of the nail or the middle. Looks original and practical on medium length nails of any shape.
Manicure ideas 2021 with air puffing
Aeropuffing is a device for manicure in the form of a round and soft sponge on a comfortable handle, with which you can create a gradient or apply some simple design. To create a design with drawings, the kit also includes stencil stickers.
How the design is created:
- A stencil is attached to the nail;
- Gel paint is applied to the airpoofing and thoroughly blotted on the palette to remove excess material
- Apply a thin layer of gel paint to the nail using patting movements and dry it in a lamp. If desired, the procedure can be repeated to make the color more intense.
For detailed instructions and a review of the aeropuffing kit, watch Yulia's Crazy Nails video.
What is aeropuffing? Video review of the new product 2019
Ideas for 2021 interesting designs on nails
Well, at the end of the review of fashionable manicure ideas, we have put together a selection of interesting and unusual options for designs and prints on nails. Next year, green color and patterns with lush foliage will be popular. Geometry and minimalism will also remain relevant, but will slightly give way to brighter and more complex watercolor designs. A “new coming” of monograms designed in different techniques is predicted. Fans of complex, realistic designs may enjoy paintings of faces, animals, and landscapes done in paint. We also look at photos of the best manicure 2021.
For more manicure ideas, see other reviews.
Marble
Marble manicure is considered a new trend and reflects all the beauty of stone. The attractiveness of this style is based on the imitation of natural stone on the nails. A unique feature of marble is considered to be inimitability, that is, the master will not be able to repeat the same work twice.
In the design of a marble manicure, a combination of different colors is considered acceptable; on the contrary, a variety of shades makes the owner of this style unique and unique. Let me note that marble is done both on the 1st nail and on all nails, it does not cause a feeling of overkill and, especially, vulgarity.
Fashionable manicure with rubbing 2021
Pigments on nails continue to be relevant. More often, pearl, silver and rainbow versions are used, adding a light pearlescent or iridescent veil to the coating. But also in 2020, chrome color pigments will be actively used, giving depth and metallic shine to nails. The rubbing looks very stylish both on a transparent, nude base and light pastel gel polishes, as well as on dark ones.
Nail designs with rubbing are often complemented with rhinestones or sparkles, but an option with a pattern or stamping is also possible.
Lunar
Moon manicure is a kind of inverted French manicure. The moon-shaped hole is located at the bottom of the nail plate and is suitable for any length and shape. Currently, it is not the hole that has become popular, but the triangle; girls are increasingly using this style in nail design.
Lunar manicure with rhinestones and beads , and is often an excellent nail art option for prom and wedding celebrations. I note that owners of short nails should know that visually a lunar manicure slightly shortens the nail plate and makes them smaller even in width.
Manicure ideas 2021 with cone rhinestones
Inlay is a fashionable theme in nail design, which is characterized by ease of execution, versatility and spectacular appearance. Manicure with rhinestones was already very popular, but inlay made this type of design even more spectacular, interesting and in demand.
At the moment, the most popular inlay options are:
- Imitation of jewelry;
- Inlay of drawings;
- Volumetric decor with rhinestones.
In the first version, rhinestones and microbeads are used to lay out ornaments reminiscent of jewelry on the nails. The second option involves decorating various designs with rhinestones (butterflies, beetles, hearts, Christmas balls, etc.). The third version of inlay appeared quite recently. A voluminous manicure is created using large conical rhinestones, cubes, pyramids, stars and other beautiful “glasses”. Part of the design is made up of flat rhinestones, bouillons or pixie crystals, and the center of the composition is occupied by large conical rhinestones. This design looks very luxurious and festive. It is better to attach cone rhinestones to a transparent gel paste with a thick consistency so that they last longer.
With rhinestones
Rhinestones have always been popular, but their quantity depends on the intended event. Of course, such decorations are perfect for both long and short nails. In everyday life, the ideal option for using rhinestones is exclusively 1-2 nails; their sizes are selected individually, as well as their location.
More than 2 nails strewn with rhinestones are intended for any event, holiday or theme party. Rhinestones go perfectly with black and red, but, unfortunately, not in a work style.
Kamifubuki
Kamifubiki is a confetti style that involves decorating just a few nails. It is performed mainly for holidays, but can also shine beautifully on nails and in everyday life. This manicure is especially popular in the autumn-winter season, especially in bright colors. The colors are based on red, burgundy, green, purple and other rich tones of the palette.
Experts recommend using kamifubiki to celebrate the New Year 2021, because this type of design, more than ever, brings festive mood and fun during the important New Year period.
