Gradient on the nails

Today we will consider one of the most popular types of fashion manicure - a beautiful gradient! Smooth transitions of one tone to another on the surface of the nails look spectacular and original. Therefore, this nail art has long been in the lead among other types of manicure. Create a gradient of colors is not so difficult, even an unprepared person can independently perform a similar design.

Manicure gradient at home

Such an unusual design opens up wide possibilities for choosing a color palette. You can use decorative varnishes as one tone, and contrast combinations. Very nice look shades, lying in the color spectrum through one, for example the color of fuchsia and pale pink, or turquoise and menthol.

To create a gradient on the nails, you will need two decorative varnishes, a piece of foil or film, a small sponge or a sponge with a fine-grained surface, and a means for removing the varnish. And now let's look at the sequence of embodiment of the gradient effect:

  1. On a sponge or sponge, apply two lacquer bands of selected colors next to each other.
  2. Apply this sponge with a sponge motion to the nail. Pressing movements should be easy, in order to get a smooth transition.
  3. After full drying of all marigolds, remove the excess with a cotton swab.
  4. Be sure to apply a fixing layer of a transparent coating.

Gradient shellac

Gradient on the nails can be done with the help of the popular method today called shellac. But do it yourself at home, this kind of manicure is difficult, so it's better to contact a specialist. One of the main advantages of shellac is that it looks perfect for two to three weeks. Unlike gel or acrylic, shellac strengthens the nail plate, but does not spoil it. The technique of performing gradient manicure with shellac is the same as with conventional varnish. The only difference is that after each layer you need to dry the nail in the UV lamp for 2 minutes. And also, before applying the first basic layer, you need to polish the marigolds thoroughly and degrease with special means.

Manicure with black and blue gradient

Black lacquer in combination with another color - always a winning option! The photos show how you can make a gradient on the nails with a brush. First, apply a black lacquer on the top of the nail, then blue lacquer, without waiting for the drying of the base. Gently smooth the border, although this does not always work out, but after training you will do it! Instead of black color, you can use a transparent varnish, in which case the marigolds will turn out to be gentle and elegant.

With a single brush you can achieve the desired result, but believe that with a sponge it will be better to smooth and realistic transition.

Ideas of a fashionable gradient with varnish

In the world of nail art, there are many types of gradient manicure. The diffuse gradient as a French manicure looks original and equally impressive. Try to make a red gradient, especially since the passionate color is always in the favorites of the nail design. To get everything beautiful, consider the geometry of the arrangement of colors. At the bottom it is better that there was a light tone, and on the edges - dark. Beautifully look transitions both horizontally and vertically. For the gradient, you can use glitter or pebbles.

Gradient on the nails will always attract attention and cause a storm of enthusiastic emotions among others. So hurry to learn a simple technique of implementation. The photos show the most fashionable examples of the gradient.