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Looking through numerous photos of manicure, I am always glad that the time of long pointed nails with a bunch of rhinestones is long gone. Modern manicure became simpler, more versatile and stylish.

Modern women more and more often prefer short nails... First, it is more convenient. Many professions require extremely short nails, and, secondly, it will be easier to deal with household chores if you are the owner of short nails.

Among other benefits, short nails often look better and do not break off or flake off like weakened nails do when trying to grow them.

So if for some reason short nails are your option, all that remains is to choose the right manicure for short nails.

In this publication, I tried to collect as many different options for manicure for short nails, photo and video master classes on its creation. And in order to consider the topic in a comprehensive manner, in this publication we will also talk about the basic rules for creating a manicure on short nails and ways to visually lengthen your nail.

5 rules for a perfect manicure on short nails:

1. Well-groomed nails. Nails require care and attention no less than hair or skin, for example. Remember that a beautiful manicure is not a bright polish color. Beautiful manicure- these are, first of all, clean, non-exfoliating and non-breaking nails. Adequate intake of vitamins, nail baths, and selected care cosmetics (creams and oils) will prevent nail brittleness and yellowing nail plate.

2. Beautiful shape of the nail. Square nails are in vogue today, but this is not always a suitable option for short nails. So it's best to just stick to your natural nail shape, tweaking it slightly. Nails oval look very beautiful and this shape is most suitable for manicure on short nails.

3. What should be discarded in manicure on short nails: from voluminous designs, from a large number rhinestone. All this will only make the nail heavier, but not beautify it.

4. Use base before applying varnish. In this case, the varnish lays on more smoothly and your manicure lasts longer.

5. Choose suitable color and design. This is what will be discussed further.

Bright manicure for short nails

For some reason, there is an opinion that bright colors of varnish are not for short nails. It's not like that at all. If your hands and nails are well-groomed beautiful shape and the same length, it is quite possible to draw attention to them by choosing bright manicure on short nails. It is believed that it is optimal to choose a shade based on your skin color. For owners of pale white skin, cold shades from icy blue to burgundy red are well suited. For those with dark skin, warm colors from orange to grassy green are well suited. However, this is more a hint when choosing a varnish than a rule that must be strictly adhered to.

Dark polish for short nails

Owners of short nails are probably more afraid of dark varnishes than bright ones. Which is also not correct. Dark nail polish will not visually lengthen your nail, but this does not mean that you cannot make a stunning manicure with dark nail polish. There is a huge selection of varnishes at your disposal - from wine to black, from matte to shimmer. All of them are great for short nails. You can add glitter (sparkle) or interesting stamps (stickers) to them.

Pastel colors for short nails

There are no problems with pastel colors. They are cute and like a lot of people. In addition, the fashion for them has not passed for several seasons.

Drawings in manicure for short nails

How to choose the right manicure designs for short nails? The very first and most obvious answer is to choose designs that are minimalistic. You can draw a pattern on only one nail or decorate all nails with simple patterns - dots, a pot, stripes.

Photo master classes on creating a drawing for manicure on gentle nails

In addition to the length of the nail, an important point is the size of the nail plate. The plate itself can be quite large and wide, even with a meek nail. In this case, the range of suitable patterns expands dramatically. If the area of ​​the nail allows, you can use drawings of flowers, colored geometric shapes, animals and whatever your fantasy tells you in manicure on short nails.

Video master class on creating a beautiful manicure for short nails

French manicure

This classic version short nail manicure is suitable for almost all occasions - from office work to your own wedding. With him, your hands look really well-groomed and beautiful. The strip of white polish can be of different widths depending on the length of your nail. Thin stripes look more elegant. According to modern fashion trends the varnish does not have to be white. In order to diversify French manicure on short nails, you can choose any colored polish.

How to make your nail look longer: a few manicure secrets for short nails

The first important point is to properly prepare your nails for applying varnish. Apply a moisturizer to your nails or nutritious cream, let it soak well. Then dip your hands in warm, foamy water. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes to soften the cuticle. After that, apply oil to the cuticle area (both special for nails and any other oil from olive to linseed) and gently move the cuticle with a social tool. This will make the nails look more well-groomed and add a couple of millimeters to their length.

Then pay attention to the varnish. With the choice of nail polish for short nails, the same rule applies as with the choice of shoes. Everyone knows that light-colored shoes visually lengthen the leg. It's the same here. Choose a nail polish a shade lighter than your skin, then you will get the desired lengthening effect of the nail.

I also suggest watching a video on how to make a manicure on short nails, in which the nails will appear longer. In this video, the girl used a base for a manicure, then applied a suitable shade of nude varnish and then drew a thin white strip on the tip of the nail, and she tried not to follow her own nail shape, but slightly adjust it.

Have a beautiful manicure!

It is difficult to imagine a well-groomed lady without a beautiful manicure. Women love to grow or build up their nails, after all manicure looks more spectacular and brighter... However, not everyone can afford long marigolds.

For example, for representatives of many professions - doctors, musicians, masseuses, athletes, and even for office workers - such pleasure will interfere with work. But manicure and on short nails can also be interesting and stylish. We will talk about how to do this further.

Features of this type of manicure

Before doing a manicure on short nails, you need to understand its features and care rules:

Fashionable manicure ideas for short nails

Children's, delicate wedding, simple varnish or gel varnish (shellac) - let's take a look at the photo and talk about the ideas of designing a beautiful manicure for short nails!

Lunar

This type of manicure got its name due to the imitation of the eclipse of the moon on the marigold using contrasting zones, placed exactly the opposite, in comparison with the classic jacket. It should be noted that it is better not to do a moon manicure on very short nails, because, due to its optical properties, it will visually make the length of your marigold even shorter.

Despite its simplicity, beige manicure is considered very popular among women due to its versatility: it is suitable for ladies of different ages and professions, with such painting it is not a shame to dine in a fashionable restaurant, hold a diplomatic meeting or go on a first date. Since the beige color is self-sufficient, it does not need auxiliary decoration elements, but at the same time it can become an excellent basis for creative nail art.

French, or French

French is a timeless classic. With its help, you can emphasize the elegance of your office wear and festive attire. French manicure is ideal for short nails, as it visually lengthens the nail plate. Initially, a base transparent color and white for the regrown part of the nail were used for the jacket. But today, French manicure is subject to great changes: they are used as decorations different rhinestones, the shades of the coatings change, the images are applied. But, one way or another, according to nail stylists, this design will remain in trend for a long time.

Red

The color red is suitable for any shape of short nails. There are many options for manicure in red, from more restrained and strict shades to bright and, to some extent, aggressive. Whatever one may say, red shades are chosen only by bright, self-confident women.

Child

Until recently, children's manicure was considered a child's pampering and frivolity of his parents. Like, there is no need to teach a little lady to self-admiration from an early age. However, today there is nothing surprising in such a manicure: many girls walk with painted nails, and even with stickers and rhinestones. However, there are a number of rules to follow:

• to put the baby's nails in order, you need to use only the unedged manicure method;
• during the processing of marigolds, sharp pressing movements are prohibited, since the tissue of the children's nail plate is very thin and vulnerable, which can be deformed;
• it is impossible to cut children's nails at the root, otherwise they will be shortened (you need to leave about 1.5-2 mm of the free edge);
• varnish should be used with useful substances for strengthening the marigolds, for example, with calcium.

With patterns

Such a manicure is a real flight of a woman's fantasy. The patterns are in the form of stickers that need to be glued to the nail plate, or they can be drawn directly on the nail. You can decorate each finger with a pattern or just a few of them - it all depends on the woman's preferences.

With flowers

Flowers on the nails bring a note of tenderness into female image... Such a manicure looks especially impressive in winter, when it is cold and snowy outside, but gardens are blooming on the hands. Often, women complement such a manicure with rhinestones, which play the role of a flower stamen. Flowers can be used to decorate each nail or several.

With rhinestones

The design of a manicure with rhinestones refers to an elite type of jewelry and can well reflect the refined taste, as well as the elegance of its owner. As for the short marigolds, in this case the rhinestones should be small, since the large ones visually make the nail plate even shorter. A solid or transparent nail cover, without unnecessary patterns, is best suited. With the help of a different combination of rhinestones on the nail surface, you can achieve different designs.

Drawings of geometric shapes will look interesting on your nails, which can be made the same on each finger or randomly positioned, for example, on the little finger, middle and thumb.

Ombre, or gradient manicure

It turns out that you can do it not only on the hair, but also on the nails. This type of manicure involves a smooth transition between two or three colors on the nail plate. Also referred to as ombre is a gradient transition of shades from finger to finger.

Mirrored

Perfect for a celebration, under a cocktail dress, heels, evening make-up and high hairstyle... Some extravagant ladies prefer this style in everyday life.

Broken glass

A popular trend in the art of nail art is manicure with broken glass. It is based on the idea of ​​an asymmetric arrangement of shiny pieces of special foil, the shades of which can be pearlescent, deeply dark or mirror-like.

Combining Techniques

"Assorted" manicure, when two or more techniques are combined, is becoming more and more popular among extravagant young ladies. Girls experiment with designs of their own accord, such as broken glass and french, ombre and moon.

Delicate wedding

Wedding manicure is not a separate type of nail art. You can choose different ideas: a jacket, a moon, an ombre, with patterns, with flowers ... It is important that everything is sustained in gentle, restrained, light colors.

Summer

This manicure got its name from the use of summer nails for covering and drawing bright colors: yellow, light green, raspberry, blue. I like this design more young girls... And most older women prefer more restrained shades even in summer.

Autumn

V autumn version the colors of autumn are used: yellow, orange, red, brown, burgundy, gray-blue. Leaves of trees, bunches of mountain ash, viburnum, grapes can be depicted as patterns.

Winter

The emphasis is on white, blue, purple, silver colors. Glitter and rhinestones are also relevant. As patterns, women like to depict snowflakes and ornaments on their nails at this time of the year, similar to those that frost paints on the window.

Spring

V spring manicure pastel colors prevail, and a real hit is delicate flowers and young green leaves of trees.

It should be noted that now, instead of the usual varnish, it is often use gel polish which is more persistent as seen in the photo.

How to make a manicure for short nails at home

And here are the instructions for making a beautiful manicure on short nails at home:

Video on how to make a manicure for short nails

Many women, due to one reason or another, cannot afford long nails. However, short does not mean boring. And you will be convinced of this by watching this video. The manicure options that will be shown in this video are also suitable for very short nails.

Combination with other types of design solutions

Manicure is an indicator of a woman's taste and style. It should be beautiful not only in itself, but also in harmony with the clothes of its owner, hair color, accessories.
Very often, women paint their nails the same color as their clothes or accessories. It turns out pretty nice.

But you can also combine colors. For example, a red manicure goes well with evening dresses, as well as strict suits of black, white, gray, beige, sand color. A masterpiece combination, for example, black is obtained with white clothes.

Pastel shades of beige will suit almost any look. The same can be said about the classic jacket: it is ideal for all occasions.

Bright manicure (light green, pink, yellow, orange, etc.) is interestingly combined with any bright piece of clothing or an accessory.

And some ladies even make a drawing on their nails to match their outfit.

Dark colors, including black, are combined with the so-called gothic palette and neutral shades of outfits and accessories. Gold and silver are also suitable for dark manicures.

Now you know that manicure on short nails looks like nothing no worse than long... There are plenty of ideas for decorating such a manicure. By combining different colors each other, you can get a different visual effect, although the technology will remain the same. Remember that not every manicure is suitable for a particular style of clothing, so be a designer for yourself and make sure that everything is harmonious in your image.

Dear women, what kind of manicure design do you prefer? Which options do you like more: discreet or bright, unusual? Does your manicure somehow change depending on the season? Share your opinion in the comments.

Everyone knows that short nails are not only comfortable, but also attractive for people of the opposite sex. Classic oval, square shapes, decorated in pastel colors, will drive any man crazy and make you popular with friends. We will tell you how to make a beautiful manicure at home: a photo step by step for short nails will demonstrate light and beautiful nail art.

The first thing to start with good manicure- nail treatment. Let's consider this process step by step:

1. Start filing your nails onto dry nails... Cut off the unnecessary length and carefully file the desired shape with a file. Sawing strictly in one direction: this will prevent injury to the nail plate and further delamination.
2. Pour warm water into a bowl, add there liquid soap... Wash your hands and make yourself comfortable as you spend the next few minutes with your fingers in the water.
3. Take your fingers out of the water, wipe dry. If your cuticle is growing evenly, opt for an unedged manicure. Use an orange stick to slide the peel towards the base of the nail. At edged manicure, after sliding, cut off the excess with nail scissors or tweezers. Pre-disinfect them over a match or wipe with alcohol. Treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide if you cut.
4. Use tweezers to remove rough skin from the tips of your nails... Wipe with peroxide.
5. Rub oil or special oil into the skin around your nails. cosmetic product from the store. Massage your fingers and hands in a circular massage.
6. Apply decorative coating to your nails according to your preference.

Decorative manicure

Consider different options manicure for short nails. Believe me, it is really possible to create a beautiful manicure at home: just follow the step by step instructions.

Dots manicure

The simplest type of decorative coating, after a monochromatic one. Stock up on a needle or toothpick before dyeing.

1. Paint the nail plates with a solid color optionally.
2. Pour a drop of nail polish onto a piece of paper, dip a toothpick there.
3. Place points on the nail randomly or in a fictitious order.

With the help of a toothpick, you can create a great variety of patterns: waves, flowers, geometric shapes.

Use strips to create a beautiful manicure... They can be cut from tape for even strips, or you can use purchased ones. They are produced in different forms: zigzag, semicircle, oval. Schemes of a beautiful manicure with stripes are provided below.

Lunar

The manicure is incredibly simple. Use semicircular strips for French manicure. After applying the base coat and completely drying it, start decorating the nail plates.

1. Apply the strip at the base of the nail, departing from it a few millimeters: the small side of the semicircle should look at the base.
2. Paint the resulting hole with a different color varnish.
3. Wait for the varnish to dry and then remove the strip.
4. Cover your nails with clear fixer.

Drawings on the water

This method is quite difficult - not all girls manage to achieve the desired result the first time... Follow the recommendations to make the drawing on your nails shine with splendor:

1. Pour warm water into a glass.
2. Shake one drop of nail polish from the brush into the water: it will spread out to form a circle with jagged edges.
3. Shake off drops in the center of the circle. from brushes of varnishes of other colors.
4. Stick a toothpick into the center of the multicolored water circle and start creating petals on the varnish surface: make movements gently, barely sliding along the surface. Deep penetration of the toothpick into the water will smear the pattern.
5. Coat the skin around the nail plates with cream. Dip one finger in the varnish. Pull it out slowly. The pattern formed earlier on the varnish surface will remain on the nail.
6. For each nail you need to make an individual varnish film.
7. Finish off by covering all the plates with fixative.

The simplest version of this wonderful manicure can be done with a cosmetic sponge.... It is important to take into account that the sponge must have a fine-grained structure. If you do not have such an item, and you really want a manicure, use a piece of a sponge for washing dishes. Naturally, it must be new. Follow these steps step by step:

1. Apply a colorless base varnish to the nail plate... It is better if it is a specialized base that has a healing effect. At your request, the base varnish can be colored.
2. Smear the skin around your nails fat cream so that the applied gradient does not smudge it.
3. Drop two drops of varnish on a sheet of paper different colors ... It is important that the drops go over each other.
4. Use a toothpick to blend the intersected edges of the varnishes, combining them into a coherent whole.
5. Blot the prepared varnish with a sponge and press it to the nail plate for a few seconds. Do the same with the rest of your nails, remembering to renew the varnish on the sponge.
6. Apply curing varnish: It will even out unevenness in the coating and keep the gradient from abrasion.

Manicure with stickers

Especially popular among women who prefer to do manicure on short nails at home, have won decorative stickers on nails... They can be bought at any beauty store, but the most varied options can be seen in specialized nail salons.
Stickers have a sticky layer. When creating a manicure composition for short nails, follow the instructions:

1. Open the sticker pack.
2. Manicure and apply a colored base coat of decorative finish.
3. Pry the sticker with tweezers and tear it off the sheet... Gently transfer it to the nail plate and apply a sticky layer to the selected area.
4. Press down with a cotton swab.
5. Anchor top with transparent varnish.

The nails to which the stencil transfer is planned must be completely dry. It is better if the drawings are pasted a couple of hours after the first application.

Sequins

Glitter manicure never goes out of style... Use dry sequins to add evening charm to short nails. Paint over the nails with the first layer of colored varnish, and, without waiting for final drying, sprinkle the glitter in a chaotic manner. A beautiful option is an accumulation of shiny dust particles near the base or tip of the nails. Fix the result.

Rhinestones

A very beautiful option would be to place rhinestones on one or two nails. This will give a special charm, make your image magical. As a rule, a special glue is included with rhinestones, with the help of which they are fixed on the nail plate.

Using rhinestones on all nails at the same time is permissible, but it will look pretentious. Remember: men do not like this manicure, so if you are looking for a soul mate, limit yourself to a minimum of details.
There are many manicure options for short nails. It looks more successful than on long ones: neat execution will immediately make you a favorite of style among friends and acquaintances. We hope that the article is a beautiful manicure at home: a photo step by step on short nails, made of you a specialist who can easily process nails for himself and friends.

But at the same time, you should not give up the original drawing and beautiful varnish

Short nails are required in many professional fields. Educators, medical workers and masseuses cannot grow nails that are too long. But at the same time, you should not give up the original drawing and beautiful varnish.

The main advantages of a short manicure

Well-groomed hands are an important condition for creating an attractive manicure for short nails. In this case, there should be no damage to the periungual bed. To give hands freshness and prevent the appearance of age spots several times a week you need to do masks and peels. Photos of the 2019 design can be seen here.

The choice of the right design is influenced by the shape of the nail surface, which should be combined with the chosen color palette.

Short nails have the following advantages over long ones:

• Long nails require constant care and maintenance of the beautiful shape of the nail plates.
• Manicure for short nails is characterized by practicality.
• The shorter version is considered more economical.
• In addition, such a manicure does not cling to fabric and tights.

Advice!You should not give up the varnish of dark and bright shades, this option will visually lengthen the nail plate.

Features of working with short nails

Choosing a manicure for shortened nails, you should use some rules:

• Do not choose patterns that are too large or too small.
• When using manicure for short nails, do not overload them with gel or acrylic. The stucco decoration will make the shape of the nail heavier.
• You can visually lengthen the nails using a vertical ornament.
• When creating a drawing, you should not use more than three varnish shades.
• Intense colors require carefulness, as even minor imperfections will catch your eye.

• Excessive circumcision is not recommended. The plate should end at your fingertips. In this case, all marigolds should be of equal length.

Advice! To make it easier to remove the cuticle, your fingers should be dipped in soapy water. Also, a special cream will help to soften this area. After use, the excess skin is easily pushed back.

Variety of designs

The pattern can be selected according to the season and season. Young girls can choose floral designs in delicate shades, while older women can choose classic and monotonous designs.

The ideal option for short nails is a French manicure or service jacket.

With translucent and pastel shades, rounded nail shapes look great, and for a dark color, you should choose a rectangular shape.

Advice!If the nail plate is wide, then it is worth choosing varnishes of light shades. However, do not choose yellowish or brownish colors.

How to make a special manicure yourself?

The following options are worth considering:

• A classic manicure consists of standard steps. The nails are trimmed to the desired length and filed. The skin of the hands is steamed into soap solution and then the cuticle is removed.

• V European manicure the cuticle is removed with a special softening compound.

Advice! To make your nails look natural, you need to use matte colors and you should not choose pearlescent varnishes.

Original ideas

There are a huge number of amazing ideas on how to make a 2019 manicure for short nails. In the photo you can see both standard solutions and extraordinary designs.

The showrooms offer various coating options: shellac, acrylic, regular varnish and gel. The choice depends on the condition of the nail plate and personal tastes. Interesting designs can be done by yourself.

Manicure creation includes the following steps:

• Removing the old coating and degreasing the surface with acetone.
• Shaping the nails with a nail file.
• The cuticle is processed.

• Hands are washed with warm water and a scrub is applied to the skin. Then the composition is washed off, and the hands are wiped dry.
• Base coat is applied. Then the varnish is distributed over the central part of the nail, and then along the sides.
• To remove smudges, a cotton swab dipped in liquid is used.
• A fixing agent can be spread over the top to create extra shine.

Classic options

Stylists do not recommend using acrylic effects or choosing large rhinestones for this option.

Traditional techniques include the following:

• Monochromatic manicure is distinguished by its simplicity of execution. Several layers of varnish are applied to the base.
• The French technique begins with color matching. In this case, white and pinkish shades are used. A flesh-colored varnish is applied to the surface of the nail plate, and then, using a special strip, a “smile” zone is applied in pink or white.
• A moon manicure is performed using two or more colors. The base coat is distributed, and then a zone is limited at the base of the nail, which is painted in a different color.

Advice!The French version is often used by brides at their weddings. At the same time, a beautiful pattern is applied to the ring finger.

Unusual designs

The following options are popular:

• Crackle effect creates a cracked paint look.
• Traces and blots are drawn by hand or made with a stamped sponge.
• With the help of a toothpick, original splashes are created.

• The leopard print can be applied with a fine brush, toothpick, or stickers.
• The marbled color is done with a bowl of water, to which varnishes of certain shades are added. Each finger in turn is dipped into the liquid.
• Amazing lace is drawn with a brush or needle.

Modern coating options are often used. Shellac is used for thinned nails with an uneven surface. The special texture helps to strengthen the plate and protect it from mechanical damage. A manicure with such a coating does not crack longer and can last up to four weeks.

Advice!Longitudinal lines are more suitable for small marigolds. If the pattern completely covers the surface, then the nail appears wider.

Lines in the horizontal direction are considered an interesting solution. The pattern is done like this:

• A dark foundation is applied.
• A strip is glued at a short distance from the edge of the nail.
• Brush along the edge of the nail.
• The strip is removed.

Vertical stripes can be used to visually increase the length of the nail. They can be chosen in any shape and color. Contrasting combinations of pastel and brighter shades look spectacular. A festive option is easily created using black varnish and silver ribbons.

Advice! When using varnish, you need to move from the center to the edge. If you don't paint over the edges, you can create a tapered effect. The base under the varnish is important, which masks the irregularities..

Short nails can be not only a consequence of damage to the upper edge of the nail plate, but also a deliberate choice. It is much more convenient with them, and this option of length looks quite neat and attractive.

Owners of short marigolds often have a question about how to decorate them. Unfortunately, with such a feature, some types of manicure cannot be performed, since the area of ​​the nail is very small. But this does not mean at all that you need to give up decorating your nails. There are many manicure options that look good in a relatively small area.

Simple manicure for short nails

The simplest variation of a neat manicure for short nails is a monochromatic coating. The stereotype that the short length of the nail plate is poorly compatible with dark and bright varnishes is not at all true, so do not be afraid to use any shades.

Here beautiful options applying a single color varnish:

1. Ombre... You need to choose five varnishes, the colors of which form a smooth transition to each other, for example, red-brown, red, bright orange, yellow-orange and yellow.
2. Disco. Apply several bright neon colors (acid pink, lemon, bright green) to the nails in any order.
3. Tenderness. We select five pastel shades, for example, pale pink, blue, milky, light turquoise, ivory, apply one shade to each nail.
4. Selection of one nail. On each hand, one nail can be distinguished in a contrasting tone. Better to emphasize the ring finger. It can be further accentuated with a layer of glossy finish.

Crackle manicure, that is, the effect of a damaged coating, is very suitable for a small nail plate, since it will not seem vulgar on it.

It is extremely simple to make it:

1. First, we use a solid color coating without glitters and other effects. After applying it, you need to wait until it dries completely.
2. Apply a crackle effect finish.
3. Apply a layer of colorless varnish to the dried nails.

Another stylish variation of manicure - with a magnet... Crafting kits are available and are easy to find in a wide variety of cosmetic stores. The technique is simple: we apply a special varnish and hold the attached magnet over it for a few seconds.

French and moon manicure for short nails

French it is created on a small nail plate in much the same way as on long nails, but the technique is still slightly different:

1. Align the top edge of the nail. If it is short, the edge should be flat or only slightly rounded.
2. Apply the base coat and dry completely.
3. We apply the strip so that the surface of the nail behind it is no longer than three millimeters. Another important condition is that the edge of the strip should not be very rounded.
4. We cover the upper edge of the marigold behind the strip with a varnish that contrasts with the base coat. It is advisable to choose a dense texture, since the thickening at the tip of a short nail, formed due to several layers of thin varnish, will not look aesthetically pleasing.
5. We use a transparent varnish that protects the result from damage.

Reverse jacket, referred to as moon manicure , can also decorate short nails:

1. We paint the nail plate with varnish.
2. We glue the strip for the jacket to the base of the marigold so that there is a semicircle or semi-oval under it. It is important that the piece of the nail highlighted by the strip is no more than one third of its entire surface. If you use strips with an acute angle, forming a triangle at the base, then the allowable rate is one half.
3. We paint the "hole" with a contrasting varnish.
4. We fix the result with varnish without color.

Patterns and designs on short nails

In order to create such a design, you should use your imagination. But if you find it difficult to come up with a drawing yourself, arm yourself with ideas:

1. Splashes or curls. It should be dripped with bright varnishes on the painted nail several times. Then, stretch the drops with a needle in different directions.
2. Blots. The technique is similar to the previous one, only you should not stretch the droplets too much.
3. Legs. With a brush, you need to make one large drop, and next to it, with a needle, make three small ones.
4. Leopard. You need to make one drop and frame it with a black coating.
5. Hearts. The base of the heart is one large drop, which must be deformed with a needle until the desired shape is obtained.
6. Notes, letters, numbers, shapes, flowers. All these elements need to be drawn in stages. Each line is drawn separately.

An example of a manicure "Leopard"

How to decorate short nails with sparkles and rhinestones

Decor with rhinestones is also a simple option for manicure. There is simple technique applying sparkling large details on short nails:

1. We are waiting for the main coating on the nails to dry.
2. We prepare a box with rhinestones, a needle or stick to hold them, glue and a colorless coating.
3. We put a small drop of glue on the nail, where the rhinestone will be located.
4. We grab the element with a stick and apply it to the area with glue, press down a little.
5. We fix the result with two layers of coating without color.

There are several methods for successful simple three-dimensional sequins:

1. Single. We take the rhinestones and place them one by one in the center near the bottom edge or on the upper right corner if the hand is left. If right - on the top left.
2. Isolation of the marigold. We stick one nail with rhinestones completely.
3. Vertical. This technique will visually lengthen the marigold. You need to lay out the rhinestones in a vertical line as you like. On the side, in the middle, through a gap - any option is fine.
4. Selection of the pattern. If you have created any design, you can emphasize the lines with spectacular shiny elements.

In manicure for short nails, dry glitter can also occur. We cover the nail plate with the base color and use a fan brush to pour in a shiny powder - that's the whole technique for applying them.

For short nails, three techniques for decorating with dry glitter are appropriate:

1. Selection of one nail. We cover any nail with sparkles, the shade of which is identical to the shade of the main varnish.
2. "Diamond placer"... It is necessary to pour in the glitter so that their amount decreases closer to the base of the nail.
3. Highlighting a specific area. Better effect can be achieved by using tape so that the glitter is strictly on the selected area.

Complex manicure for short nails

The ombre technique can be applied even on one nail and vertically. This requires about three varnishes of similar colors. You can make not a color stretch, but a tone transition. A table showing the most advantageous combinations can help to determine.

The process requires varnishes and a soft sponge for dishes. We apply several vertical stripes, and then quickly apply it to the nail. After the drawing is printed, cover it with a transparent coating.

An extraordinary manicure can be done with adhesive tapes or tape. The process is carried out in several stages:

1. We cover the nail with varnish of the same color, dry it.
2. Cut out a few thin strips and glue them to the nail.
3. We cover the entire surface of the nail plate with another varnish, dry it.
4. We remove the stripes.

The salon effect will help to create a combination of a glossy base and a matte top coating, if the shades are as similar as possible. If you do it, you can make a multi-colored base, combining several tones, and a dark coating. In this case, the stripes are bright and expressive.

Video - An easy way to make m frame manicure

Marble manicure- this is an opportunity to decorate marigolds with fancy patterns without having enviable artistic skills. You can create it at home in this way:

1. We drip varnish into a bowl of cool water and wait for it to creep.
2. In the middle of the formed circle we drip varnish of a different shade. You need to continue in the same spirit to get a circle and several rings of different colors around it.
3. With the help of a needle, we deform the rings, creating a pattern.
4. We bring the nail to the varnish stains so that they stick to it.
5. We remove the varnish from the skin with a stick.
6. Apply a colorless coating after the marble pattern has completely dried.