Manicure is one of every woman’s favorite procedures. You can visit a beauty salon or learn how to make patterns yourself. A simple design on the nails is done using regular polish. The work is delicate and meticulous, so you will need special tools and equipment.

It’s quite easy to create a simple design on your nails with gel polish.

You can apply patterns using:

• gel polish;
• acrylic paint;
• watercolor paint;
• acrylic powder;
• shellac.

The most popular product for nail art is regular varnish.. 2 contrasting colors are selected, one as a base, the second for drawing. The disadvantage of this option is that the varnishes have a thick texture, and it is difficult for a beginner to create fine lines. This method is more suitable for large and voluminous figures.

Acrylic paints are easy to use and have a wide range of color scheme. They do not have to be mixed with water; after drying, they do not crack, so applying one color to another is acceptable. To add romance and tenderness to the image, crystals, rhinestones or sparkles are added. The resulting drawing must be covered with a fixative, since acrylic paints are easily washed off.

Acrylic paints are an excellent choice for creating simple designs on nails.

Watercolor paints are diluted with water, they are inferior to acrylic in drying speed. A large selection of colors allows you to paint entire pictures on your nails, but the technique is not easy to master.

Shellac is characterized by a safe composition, as it does not contain formaldehyde. It is easy to apply, looks beautiful, and lasts a long time without cracking or chipping. Painting with a hybrid of varnish and gel is not difficult. Shellac is thick, so it is difficult to apply elegant small patterns. You won't be able to draw small details with it, but it's great for creating gradients and contrasting patterns.

Acrylic powder comes in different consistencies and colors, it gives your nails a well-groomed and stylish look. The effect lasts for a long time, and nails grow and become stronger. White powder is used for wedding events, and neon powder is used for disco events.

Acrylic powder will correct defects nail plate and smoothes its surface.

Gel polish is suitable for nail art. The patterns are applied to the dried base. These could be butterflies, geometric patterns or flowers. The gel polish design lasts a long time.

Necessary supplies for painting nails

A simple design on nails with varnish, acrylic powder or shellac is applied using additional tools.

List of tools:

Master class: drawing a heart with a toothpick

A simple heart-shaped nail design can be created using any polish. The nail is covered with a base layer. Select a color, for example red. Dip a toothpick and place 2 dots side by side at the same level. Descends from each point along a line to form an angle. The varnish spreads and a beautiful heart comes out.

How to draw strawberries with a needle?

To make the berry realistic you need varnishes:

• red;
• green;
• and black;
• yellow.

The nails are prepared and covered with a red base. To create leaves, take adhesive tape and cut out teeth on it. The entire surface of the nail except the base is covered with adhesive tape. Green varnish is applied to the free space of the nail plate, and leaves are obtained.

Remove the tape and apply small dots with a needle to imitate strawberry seeds. Acrylic paints are suitable for this design. Strawberry leaves can be simply drawn with a needle using emerald paint. For originality, the design is sprinkled with glitter.

An interesting option is volumetric nail art. Nails go through the preparation stage and are coated with the main base color. Without waiting for it to dry, apply a thick layer of transparent varnish. After a few seconds, indentations are made with a needle in place of the grains. When the coating dries, fringe is drawn in the form of thin leaves.

Drawing on nails with a grid

A manicure with a mesh is perfect for long and well-groomed nails. First applied base coat, then silver varnish. It is important that it is completely dry.

For this nail design, a special stencil in the form of a mesh is used. It is applied to the nails, the sponge is dipped in black varnish and the decor is colored with patting movements. After the procedure is completed, the mesh comes off. The final stage will be coating the nails with a fixative.

Drawings using dots

Dots are a special tool for applying patterns that look like a crochet hook with a steel ball at the tip. Using dots, it's easy to draw flowers. They will look beautiful on both short and long square-shaped nails.

The nails are prepared and the base is applied. Select the background color. Now 5 dots are placed on the nail, placing them in a circle. These will be the petals. A dot of a different color is fixed in the center. The tip of the dots must be constantly cleaned with a napkin so that the dyes do not mix. The final stage is the application of a transparent top product.

One of the well-known decor options using dots is two-color polka dots. Usually the combinations are: red and white, black and white, but you can combine other colors.

There are plenty of other decor ideas:

• bows;
• ladybugs;
• geometric figures;
• curls;
• French

Drawings using tape and foil

A simple design on the nails is created not only using regular varnish, but also using decorative tape or foil. To imitate beautiful ornaments, narrow adhesive tape is suitable. Experts advise not to choose Double-sided tape, and if the tape leaves a mark, then the manicure may not turn out neat.

Nail art with adhesive tape is performed according to the same type of pattern, only the pattern or the number of straight lines differs.

To get a manicure you need to purchase:

• several colored varnishes;
• base;
• top coating.

The nails are processed, a transparent base is applied, then any colored varnish. After drying, the tapes are attached to half of the nail plate diagonally. The part not covered with tape is painted in a different tone. All you have to do is wait until it dries and carefully remove the tapes.

Foil is an unusual material that can attract attention. To work with it you need not only standard accessories, but also:

• sharpened scissors;
• tweezers;
• orange sticks.

Foil happens different types:

• holographic;
• embossed;
• engraved;
• covered with a protective film.

After standard training nails, apply a base coat, base varnish, and apply foil on top using glue or clear varnish. It can be glued either completely or partially.

If you need to cover the entire nail, only special glue will do. The foil is quite fragile, so working with it should be done using tweezers or tweezers. An adhesive composition is applied to the surface of the nail or varnish. The foil is applied and carefully leveled with an orange stick. The film is removed and the manicure is sealed with a top product.

Partial decoration of the nail plate with foil involves free arrangement of pieces of material or decoration of the hole.

Painting on nails with a brush

A simple design on the nails (with varnish, acrylic powder or shellac) is done with nail art brushes.

They come in different types:

Step-by-step guide to creating monograms

1. The preparatory stage involves removing the cuticle, leveling the surface and shape of the nails, and dehydration.
2. Apply a base or single-color coat of varnish.
3. Tools are selected.
4. Before applying the decor, you should practice on paper, since monograms require perseverance, accuracy and smooth, clear strokes.
5. The design is created carefully on the side of the nail.
6. When depicting monograms, symmetry is important; it is better to make patterns voluminous, doubling the lines. A large drop is collected at the tip of the brush, which is then directed in the desired direction.
7. Decorative elements are dried under ultraviolet light if the patterns are applied with gel polish or acrylic paint. The latter is ideal for monograms.
8. Sparkles and rhinestones are added.
9. The result obtained is confirmed by the top product.

How and with what to draw a smile on your nails

To make it perfect french jacket, you need to know the rules and nuances. The smile line divides the nail into 2 zones – the main part and the grown part.

There are several ways to create a French manicure, depending on the tools used and the length of the nails:

Acrylic watermelon drawing

This nail art reminds you of summer. To make a manicure with an imitation watermelon, you will need:

• brush;
• several colors of varnish;
• stencils (if necessary);
• fixative;
• basic basis.

A preparatory coating is applied to the nails, then a red varnish, which will create the pulp of the berry. There are 2 parallel lines along the top of the nail, 1 is light green, 2 is dark green. When everything is dry, all that remains is to make the seeds with black varnish and secure the result with a top coat, which will increase the durability of the manicure.

How to paint a bow with gel polish?

To create such nail art, a dots or brush is suitable.

Steps for drawing a bow:

Painting flowers with regular varnish

Poppies, daisies, sakura, and roses are painted on the nails. 2 colors of varnish are prepared: white and red. Using a needle, 6 dots of white and red colors are placed on the finished surface so that they have a small contact area. The colors are mixed in a chaotic manner, the goal is to get a rose. At the end, the leaves are painted on with green varnish.

Drawings for beginners with decoration

It is better to buy glass rhinestones for manicure; they look more impressive and shine beautifully. To apply them, use an orange stick, previously soaked in a top product. They beautifully and simply decorate the smile of the nail by placing rhinestones on it. They are applied, gently pressed to the surface of the nail. The result is confirmed.

If you want to get a 3D effect, you should pay attention to the broths. A manicure using them is often called “caviar”. The registration process is similar to the previous ones. The broths are distributed over the nail plate, the excess is removed with a fan brush. A fixing layer is applied, the emphasis is on the edges of the nail, where the broths fall off most quickly.

Acrylic powder is a loose powder, has a porous texture and allows nails to breathe. It dries quickly, so careful and quick work is needed. Thanks to acrylic powder, three-dimensional drawings are obtained that resemble knitted sweater.

Apply 2 layers of gel polish and dry under ultraviolet light. After degreasing, patterns are created that fall under the lamp. In order not to spoil the velvet effect, you will have to choose a matte finishing agent.

Ideas for simple and beautiful patterns for short and long nails

Metallic stripes look great on short nails. They are purchased at a specialized store. Apply to the finished coating, excess edges are cut off.

Moon manicure looks beautiful. It requires French stencils. Only they are applied not to the tip of the nail, but to its base. The surface is painted in one color, stencils are glued on, and painted in a different tone. All that remains is to remove the stickers and secure the resulting effect.

To cover long nails, acrylic is suitable. Among the common options for nail art are diagonal stripes, applying rhinestones in the shape of a semicircle at the height of the nail, creating patterns and monograms.

Tips from the experts: what not to do when creating a manicure

Common mistakes that should not be made:

There are many techniques and decorative options, so every woman will choose an option to suit her taste. Salon treatments expensive, but you can master the basics of nail art on your own.

It is easy for a novice manicurist to learn how to make simple designs on nails. They are created using varnishes, bouillons, rhinestones, foil, acrylic powder or watercolor paints.

Article format: Olga Pankevich

Video about creating nail designs

How to draw fine lines on your nails:

There are many techniques and tricks for creating simple and original designs on your nails, thanks to which you can create a stunning manicure at home - learn them by reading the article!

The beauty of a woman is, first of all, her well-groomed appearance, and what speaks most about a woman’s well-groomed appearance is her hands.

A bad manicure, rough skin, and lack of jewelry speak of untidiness and a desire to look not like a woman who turns heads and breaks hearts, but like a gray woman who doesn’t care about how others perceive her.

Well, if you want to look good, but don’t have the money for a salon manicure, then it doesn’t matter - this article will tell you how to create a stunning design on your nails without spending any extra money or time.

The simplest nail designs for beginners

Even those who do not have artistic talent can create an original and aesthetic design on their own nails. This does not require professional varnishes or any special tools - all you need is imagination and some available tools that are found in any home.

An unusual drawing is easy

To create a simple drawing you will need:

• varnishes of various colors
• needle
• cotton swab
• nail polish remover (in case things don't go as planned)

With the help of multi-colored varnishes, your manicure will become colorful and unique.

Before starting the creative process, you need to prepare your hands: put them in a hand bath with sea salt for 15-20 minutes, tidy up the cuticles and the shape of your nails. After this, your hands can be lubricated nourishing cream and wait until it is completely absorbed.

But you should not apply cream to your nails - this can harm the future design.

First step: nails need to be shaped

The simplest nail design is the creation of various lines, dots, geometric shapes in a chaotic or orderly manner. To do this, the nails are painted in the main color, and after the varnish has completely dried, dots are applied with a needle or lines are made with a brush (but this already requires some skill).

It would also be useful for beginners to use various stencils. After the design has dried, a fixative is applied on top - this way the beauty of your manicure will last for a long time.

Simple nail designs step by step

You can quickly and easily create a design on your nails using stationery tape. Stencils are made from it, and then glued to the nail and painted over with varnish.

When the tape is removed, they get the perfect design, which, after covering with a fixative, will delight its owner for many days.

Scotch

Most often, using tape they create different lines and geometric shapes on nails, but experienced craftswomen have gotten used to creating entire masterpieces of painting on their nails with the help of such a simple device. And for beginners, imitation of a chessboard on nails is perfect.

To get a beautiful chess manicure you need:

1. Prepare your hands: salt bath, trimming cuticles, giving the nails the desired shape (in our case, a square or rounded square shape is relevant)
   2. Cut the tape into convenient strips 0.5 cm wide
   3. Cover your nails with a base, and then, after it has completely dried, paint your nails with white, gold or silver polish.
   4. After the polish has completely dried, place a strip of tape on the bottom of the nail, and place another strip crosswise so that a small, even square is formed in the upper right corner of the nail.
   5. Paint the entire free part of the nail with polish so that it overlaps the stencil line
   6. After drying, peel off the strips and stick the others in the same way in a mirror manner
   7. Paint with varnish and peel off the stencil after the varnish has completely dried
   8. The finished drawing is covered with a fixative

An excellent and stylish idea would be to combine matte and glossy squares

Checkerboard manicure in French style

By cutting the tape into thin strips and using them as stencils, you can create an unusual manicure - it will only take a few minutes. To achieve the desired result, you need to follow simple instructions:

1. Paint your nails sequentially with stripes of any three colors (you can choose either contrasting or harmoniously combined with each other)
   2. After drying, apply thin strips of tape to your nails
   3. Apply black polish to the entire surface of the nail
   4. Wait until the varnish dries and remove the strips
   5. Apply sealer

Manicure created using tape

Using a tape stencil you can create more intricate designs.

Video: Nail design. Scotch tape for nails

Schemes of simple and beautiful designs on nails

Using a needle and varnishes of various colors, you can create original designs on your nails even for those who do not have a talent for drawing or experience in creating a manicure.

Draw versatile horizontal stripes along the length of the nail.

Interesting floral design

With one movement of a needle you can create an intricate design.

Multicolor pattern

Wave pattern

How to make simple designs on nails with gel polish

Creating a design on your nails is a painstaking task and it is very disappointing if the painted flowers or lines begin to wear off and peel off after the first wash.

But this problem can also be solved: for those who want to see their manicure for two weeks, there is wonderful remedy for manicure - gel polish. Its composition provides durability that cannot be compared with the durability of conventional varnish.

Manicure with gel polish

For creating beautiful drawing gel polish needed:

• degreasing agent
• the basis
• several multi-colored gel polishes
• ultraviolet lamp
• a sheet of cardboard that will be used as a palette

Dots of various calibers

Step by step creation spot manicure:

1. Before creating a design with gel polish, the surface of the nail must be degreased and a vitamin base must be applied.
   2. Choose a base shade (preferably a light color), apply it to your nails and dry under a lamp
   3. Pour a small amount of gel polish of other bright colors onto the palette
   4. Using a small dot, apply dots of different colors on your nails, placing them close to each other.
   5. Dry the design under the lamp and apply a shiny coating

Using different dots you can create a fun dotted pattern

Multi-colored dots

If you combine dotted drawing with the technique of the famous french manicure, you will be able to create sophisticated nails that will be the envy of all your friends!

How to make simple designs on nails with a needle (diagrams)

Floral patterns on nails look original. It is not difficult to complete such a drawing, but it is a painstaking task that requires patience and perseverance. But the result will please both you and those around you - such a pattern will suit any event and style of clothing, it is only important to choose the right color scheme and not go too far with variegation.

Step by step drawing of flowers

For a flower manicure you will need:

• light-colored base varnish
• red, pink, blue colors to create petals
• a contrasting color to create the center of the flower (if the petals are pink, then the center can be yellow or silver)
• needle
• cotton swab and nail polish remover

Sequencing:

1. Paint your nails with a light-colored polish and wait until it dries completely.
   2. Dip a needle or toothpick into the varnish and place a dot on the nail, marking the center of the flower.
   3. Wipe the needle from traces of varnish and place dots in a circle from the base of the flower to imitate petals
   4. You can decorate the entire nail with these flowers or paint several pieces along one edge of the nail

Scheme for drawing flowers with a needle

A simpler option

After the design has dried, the nails must be coated with nail polish fixer. For greater decorativeness, you can draw leaves: to do this, you need to put a dot and draw a needle along it in the direction from the flower, forming a sharp leaf.

Schemes of simple designs on nails with a toothpick

Using polishes of various colors and a toothpick, you can create an elegant design on your nails called “butterfly wings”. For this you need:

• varnishes of different colors
• toothpicks
• napkin
• varnish fixer
• the basis

Butterfly wings

Sequence of drawing creation:

1. Apply the base to your nails and wait until it dries completely.
   2. Paint your nails with your base color.
   3. Without waiting for it to dry, apply three different colors in stripes from the top corner of the nail to the middle, diagonally.
   4. Using a toothpick, immediately draw lines from the middle to the corner, as shown in the photo

Video: Nail design “Butterfly Wings”

Schemes of simple designs on nails with a brush

With the help of a special manicure brush, even a beginner can create a simple and aesthetic design. The instructions and techniques described below will allow you to independently transform your nails no worse than salon nail art.

Drawing created with a brush and varnish

Vertical stripes

Magic ornament

Step-by-step creation of an ornament

Video: Doing a manicure with a fan brush

How to make simple designs on nails with acrylic paints?

You can feel like a real artist when painting with acrylic paints on such a “canvas” as own nail. A wide range of colors and ease of use will allow you to create a wide variety of designs that will inspire your imagination and creativity.

But working with acrylic has its own characteristics that you need to know in order for the drawing to be aesthetic and preserved for a long time.

Acrylic paints

Before you begin the artistic process, you should prepare all the tools necessary for this:

• acrylic paints (they can be purchased at any craft store, stationery store, or even at the market)
• thin brush
• fixative varnish

Brushes

Having prepared your nails for manicure (removing cuticles and giving the desired shape), they need to be covered with a base coat. After it has completely dried, you can start painting with a brush.

You can draw on your nails both various dots and wavy lines, and by arranging these elements you can create entire inflorescences and enchanting designs.

If your imagination doesn’t suggest anything, then you can be inspired by the works of novice masters:

Drawing created by wave-like movements of the brush

Points

Rays

Flame of fire

French manicure and dot patterns

Rays and sparkles

Show your imagination and the result will please you

After completing the drawing and the acrylic paint has dried, it is necessary to cover the nails with a protective coating - fixative varnish. Otherwise, at the first contact with water, the pattern will blur.

Simple designs with shellac on nails

Shellac is a new generation product that combines nail polish and extension gel. This combination allows the product to remain shiny on the nails for a long time, without chipping or scuffing.

It is not surprising that modern fashionistas and lovers of various new products in the field of beauty prefer shellac painting even at home.

Shellac

Creating a stunning shellac manicure is not difficult if you prepare everything you need:

• shellacs of various colors
• the basis
• brushes of various sizes and structures
• top coating
• cotton pads, swabs, alcohol and nail polish remover
• Ultraviolet lamp

After preparing your nails for a manicure, sit back and get ready to create:

1. Cover your nails with a base coat.
   2. Gently apply shellac and dry under a lamp.
   3. If necessary, apply another layer of shellac and dry again
   4. Using alcohol, wipe your nails with a cotton pad
   5. Start creating a design: draw lines, dots, flowers, or try to create an imitation of a French manicure with different shades of colors
   6. Dry your nails under the lamp and cover with a protective layer of top coat and dry again under the lamp.

Video: Shellac paintings on nails

Absolutely anyone can create an unusual manicure at home, even if you don’t have a passion for drawing, but beautiful nails I really want to. You just need to choose the technique in which you will be able to maximize your creative potential - the main thing is that both the activity and the result bring pleasure.

The result of creativity should inspire

To ensure that drawing patterns on your nails succeeds and lasts for a long time, follow these tips:

• It is necessary to select high-quality products that are highly durable. In the absence of such, you can turn to the good old varnish, but then you will have to repaint your nails and re-paint them often
• when creating a design, be guided by the size of the nail: do not try to draw a bunch of things on short nails - it looks ridiculous and tasteless
• If fine art doesn’t work out for you, don’t despair, because you can always turn to geometric shapes, which always look fashionable and organic
• do not neglect applying the base and topcoat
• this way your nails will please you with their appearance much longer

Don’t be afraid to experiment: create a design that your imagination suggests and don’t despair if you fail, because this is just experience and the next attempt to make a stunning manicure at home will be more successful.

Video: Drawing on nails

If you want to create your own nail design, the easiest way is to use simple designs on your nails with a needle.

This technology is the simplest in the field of nail art, but at the same time it allows you to create a miniature masterpiece on your nails.

What does it take to be creative?

• Fresh liquid varnishes, preferably from the same manufacturer for ease of mixing. You can play with contrast and combine red or white colors, for example, with black. It is important that the varnish is not thick.
• A needle intended for manicure. However, you can get by with an ordinary sewing needle or pin; this should not cause any difficulties.
• corrector;
• cloth or napkin to remove remaining varnish from the needle;
• acetone;
• top coating;
• base coat.

"Wet" technique

To make a design using this technology, you need to apply a base layer of varnish and, making sure that it remains wet, paint the nail with the next color.

"Dry" technique

For novice craftsmen starting out for the first time, it would be better to try their hand at this needle technique. The difference is that you need to wait for the bottom layer to dry before applying the second one. The top (top) varnish is stretched with a needle over the entire surface of the nail, creating patterns.

Simple designs on nails with a needle, paired with your imagination, will help you create a unique nail design - a source of your pride and a magnet for admiring glances.

Video on how to make drawings with a needle

First of all, you need to apply a base coat to the nail plate. For the latter, you can use bright, matte or transparent nail polish. It is best to apply the varnish in two layers. The base varnish is chosen based on the intended design. Before you get started, you need to carefully consider the options and choose the most suitable one, which you will not find too complicated.

Drawings with a needle on nails (photo)

A very important note for those who are trying to paint on their nails with a needle for the first time: the design should be applied over wet varnish, while the base coat has not yet completely dried. To do this, use a needle to apply droplets of varnish that differs in color from the main one to the surface of the nail. The needle should lie comfortably between your fingers; its length does not matter. The thickness of the needle is selected based on the features of the intended design.

Designers have developed numerous simple designs on nails with a needle, but the technology for their implementation remains unchanged. Drops of varnish are applied to the undried base in the order necessary to create a specific pattern. Droplets can be placed around the perimeter, diagonally, in the middle or on the sides. After this, using a needle, we connect the drops together in the required order. Pressing the needle should be minimal.

Using a needle, they create various not very complex flowers, petals and twigs. In order for the design to be original and bright, it is necessary to use more varnishes of different colors in one design, preferably at least three. To make the drawings more expressive, their outline can be outlined with gel pens.

Manicure - drawings on nails with a needle

Drawings on short nails with a needle

Nails with gold or silver microglitters look quite interesting and festive. These nails will shine in daylight or lamp lighting. To do this, just apply a small amount of microglitter along the contour of the design and secure the masterpiece with transparent varnish. A final coating, the so-called top coating with a protective varnish, is desirable. This layer will preserve your creativity for a long time.

Schemes and sequence of execution of drawings with a needle

There are the most common designs for nail designs using a needle. To create a pattern based on one of them, you need to prepare varnishes of five different colors. The nail plate must be covered with a base and, without waiting for it to dry, apply many small multi-colored droplets in a chaotic manner.

After this, using a needle, you need to connect all the droplets together in any order. You can connect them in circles, diagonally or vertically. A similar pattern must be done on each nail. This way you will get a unique, creative nail design. After the polish has completely dried, you need to apply a transparent top sealer on top, which will keep the design on your nails for a week.

In fact, the simplest designs on nails with a needle can prompt you to create your own nail design. Don't be afraid to bring your wildest and wildest fantasies to life. You may not be able to create a masterpiece the first time, but don’t despair. The more practice you have, the more interesting and perfect the designs on your nails will become.

You can train not only on yourself, but also on your friends. The main thing is to try different designs and patterns and then you will be able to improve your skills in the field of manicure art.

How many women would like to show off a neat and unusual manicure, catching admiring glances? And how many owners of graceful fingers can afford such luxury as the services of specialists or a trip to the salon? The ratio is too unfair.

And this is the reason why many representatives of the fair sex are forced to be content with little, covering their nails with an uninteresting and ordinary monochromatic layer of varnish. But what would all these ladies say if they learned that you can create beautiful and enviable nail art without being a professional in this field?

A popular opinion is that you need to be a great artist, train for months and pay for courses where you are supposed to teach an incomprehensible technique for painting nails. But this is just a misconception, and to make an attractive manicure, you only need desire, time and, of course, materials.

Surprise at how easy everything will come after the first glance at the nails you painted yourself, and immediately you will be completely bewildered: how could this be considered purely professional? Moreover, almost everyone has access to the Internet, and if you delve into the World Wide Web, you can study this art from A to Z.

The simplest drawing options

It is advisable to start with the simplest ones, gradually moving on to more and more complex ideas. Simple, but correctly executed works will look much better than a regular monochromatic manicure, and when your hand gets better and your self-confidence strengthens, you can amaze those around you with new creations.

Here are two options for what every woman who decides to become a nail artist can paint on her nails at the beginning of her journey.

Flower. A dot is placed in the corner of the nail plate with a brush, then it is surrounded by five more dots in a circle. To complete the design, use a needle/pin to connect the center of the flower to the petals with a thin line while the varnish is still wet.

Star. Take a toothpick and make a decent blot in the middle of the nail. Its size should be such that there is enough varnish for several rays. You can create a star from several colors and add sparkles on top. Using a needle, lines from the blot are pulled in different directions without unnecessary pressure, forming a star.

Now all that remains is to admire the result!

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Constant training in drawing will help you gain experience and get better at it, and over time you will be able to decorate the nails not only of yourself, but also of your friends. And if you wish, you can turn this activity into a profitable profession.

Advice! For beginners, it is not necessary to immediately buy the most expensive devices and materials. At first, you can even practice using simple watercolor paints that are easily washed off.

There are several basic techniques for creating simple nail designs. But first you need to prepare a workplace, tools and auxiliary materials.

Set of accessories for painting on nails

Simple patterns You can paint on your nails for beginners using available materials. To apply drawings you will need:

• scotch;
• needle;
• foil;
• glitter sprinkles;
• thin brushes;
• varnishes of various colors;
• toothpicks;
• cotton swabs;
• nailfile;
• nail polish remover, etc.

Advice! Workplace should be well lit; it is better to use a table lamp with a regular incandescent lamp (not fluorescent), since it does not distort colors.

Preliminary preparation

Before you start painting patterns on your nails for beginners, it is important to know that your hands must be manicured

Now you need to be patient, persevering and careful.

Advice! You can practice applying patterns on paper blanks made in the shape of a nail and having the same dimensions.

Scotch tape will help us

To create patterns on nails for beginners, it is important to consider the basic popular techniques step by step, for example, using tape. You can also buy special self-adhesive strips for manicure; they are sold in nail art stores.

So a simple, but at the same time original and neat manicure in two colors! Now, using this technique, you can create patterns in the form of triangles, diamonds and multi-colored stripes.

Using this method you can also do a French manicure.

Advice! You can get a very beautiful manicure, for example, if you cut out a pattern in the form of stripes and circles from tape.

Patterns on nails using dot technique

By drawing neat dots on your nails, you can get original patterns that will look really good for beginners. You can buy special tools for dot painting, or you can make do with improvised means:

• toothpicks;
• stiletto heels;
• thin rods.

Using different devices, you can get dots of different diameters, for example, small dots are obtained if you use toothpicks, and large dots are obtained if you use the back end of a pencil; you can even leave imprints with an eraser on its tip. A drawing is created from dots, these are flowers, patterns, animals, figures. You can simply decorate the nail from the base to the edge of the plate with a series of dots.

A variant of dot painting is painting with drops. A larger drop is placed in the center of the nail, and smaller drops are placed around it.

Advice!Once you master this technique, you can buy professional tools for dot painting. They are called dots.

Decorating nails with a gradient

Another pattern for beginners is presented step by step. It looks very impressive, and is created easily and simply with the help of eye shadow and a sponge. To do this, varnish of the main color is applied to the nail, after drying, eye shadow is applied to it using a sponge, and now the resulting colored enamel is covered with colorless varnish.

Advice!It is better to first check the interaction of the transparent varnish and the shadows planned for application in order to eliminate their unsightly spreading or unnecessary reaction.

Drawing with a needle

Applying patterns with a needle is quite suitable for beginners. In terms of technique, it is somewhat reminiscent of dot painting, but has its own characteristics. All you need to create a design is a regular needle and 2-3 multi-colored varnishes. There are no restrictions on color, the only thing is that the colors do not merge with each other. Varnishes of contrasting colors will look very beautiful. So, a step-by-step technology for applying a pattern with a needle:

1. Nails are covered with colorless varnish. This is necessary to protect against possible scratches caused by the needle if you press too hard on the plate.
2. After the varnish has dried, the base varnish of the selected color is applied on top.
3. A drop of another varnish is applied on top, and while it is still wet, you need to make a drawing with a needle. By carefully plunging the needle directly into a drop of contrasting varnish and moving it in different directions, a pattern or design is formed.
4. After the resulting design has dried, transparent varnish is again applied on top to secure it. Thus, you can either mix varnishes with each other, or get thin lines - it all depends on your imagination! You can get an abstraction, an ornate pattern, or the petals of a tropical flower.

You can also create a specific drawing. To do this, for example, a large red dot is placed in the center. This will be the core of the flower. Now the outline of the petals is drawn with a needle from the center. The lines can be painted over with varnish of a different color and shaded with a needle. After complete drying, a fixing base is applied.

Advice! It is better to practice on a paper blank first.

Drawing patterns with a brush

How to draw patterns on nails for beginners using a brush? In fact, it is not as difficult as it seems. For example, to create a geometric pattern you will need: a base, a base coat, varnishes of two colors, a thin brush. This technique is comparable in complexity to needle drawing, and is quite suitable for beginners:

• nails are covered with a base coat;
• mentally draw a line across the nail, dividing it into two equal parts.

One of the parts is painted over, for example, with blue varnish; Using black varnish and a thin brush, apply a black stripe, separating the painted blue part. The result is a manicure with a clear outline of varnishes in contrasting colors.

The finished pattern, as usual, is covered with a base base. With a thin brush you can draw “leopard patterns”; for this, spots are first drawn Brown, then they are outlined with black varnish.

Advice! If it is difficult and inconvenient to draw on the fingers of your right hand using your left, you can choose only one nail to apply the pattern, and cover the rest with varnishes of contrasting colors.

Decoration with decor

Using decorative elements, you can easily decorate your nails for the holiday; for this you will need glitter sprinkles, rhinestones, sparkles, etc. You will also need a clear varnish and a base varnish. The technique of applying patterns using decorative elements is very simple:

• Nails are covered with a colorless base.
• If desired, a coating of a different color of varnish is applied.
• After drying, decorative elements are laid out on the surface in the desired order.
• The base varnish is applied again on top.

Glitter sprinkles applied on top of white polish

Advice! To prevent the decor from crumbling prematurely, you should try to choose elements that fit as closely as possible to the nail.

Drawing with tulle

Using this method, the nail becomes interesting openwork pattern. To do this you need a piece of tulle with a beautiful small openwork. Nails are prepared as with other techniques (base varnish, main color), without allowing the second layer of varnish of the main color to dry completely, a piece of tulle is applied to the nail plate, pressed for a while and removed. You get an imprint of openwork tulle on the enamel, and now you just need to cover it with transparent varnish to fix it.

Advice! The pattern can be selected individually for each finger. Instead of tulle, take knitted fabric or velvet.

Acrylic paints will decorate your fingers

This method of applying patterns is also suitable for beginners; in terms of complexity, it is equivalent to painting with varnish using a thin brush. Some beginners may find it even easier to do.
For example, you can draw a branch. For this you will need yellow and green paints. It is carried out in the following stages:

1. A varnish of some dull color is applied.
2. From the left to the top, two curved lines are drawn with a brush - these will be branches. The lines are drawn with bright yellow acrylic paint.
3. Using the same brush, small leaves are drawn on the branch.
4. The middle of the leaf is tinted with lighter paint.
5. Everything is coated with colorless varnish to secure it.

Advice! Don't forget to apply clear varnish as a sealer. Without it, the paints will quickly be washed off with water.

Nail trends 2016

Neat and well-groomed nails never go out of style. Short nails are trending this year. The almond shape of nails does not lose popularity, giving harmony to the image.

The color scheme is distinguished by non-standard colors, for example, turquoise shades will suit red-haired beauties, and denim style will be interesting for young girls. Shades of coral are already classics for the feminine and elegant.

This season's fashionable mint color will not disappear in the fall. Flesh-colored nail polish is also popular, and the bravest girls are already using yellow vinyl, dark lavender and hot coral. The color pink, which has also become a classic, does not leave the scene either. The confetti varnish is interesting. It contains an unusual combination of coral and violet particles, and there are also calm pink particles of various sizes.

Styles and trends of nail design in 2016

Patterns and decorative elements on nails have already become a nail art tradition. Geometric shapes, as well as designs in the form of squares, cells or triangles, are in demand this season.

Interesting “frameworks” also appeared. The main color is framed along the contour with varnish of a contrasting color. The tradition of monolacquer in nail design never gets old.

You can dilute the image by decorating a couple of fingers, simply highlighting them with varnish of a different color. Summer passed under the sign of brightness and luxury. Combinations of bright manicures with decorative elements in the form of massive jewelry are in fashion. Striped nails are still popular. At the peak there is a blue base with a white stripe, to match the currently fashionable nautical outfits.

Lunar manicure does not lose its position. Its most popular type is black matte finish with a silvery and shiny lunula.

To create a geometric design, you need to use at least 3 types of varnish. New combination: beige – black – white. For several seasons now, the theme of geometry has remained relevant. The side French is also interesting; this is when a strip of white is drawn on the side of the nail.

So-called unusual varnish blots are also in demand. In fashion there is also a trend towards a natural look for nails, as a result flesh-colored varnishes are popular. Clear nail polish is also on trend.

No need to be afraid of experiments

Women always dream of having beautiful and well-groomed nails. There is no need to chase fashion trends; instead, you can become the creator of your own design, only starting from fashion trends, as from the starting point.

It is quite possible to independently create a pattern and decorate your nails, especially since, as it turned out, it is not so difficult - the main thing is to adhere to the rules and know the secrets of performing the techniques. There is no need to be afraid to use your imagination and design capabilities, there is no need to be afraid to experiment.

Who knows, maybe next season the design that you came up with yourself will be used as a basis?

A stylish image also implies the presence beautiful manicure. There are many techniques that make it very easy for beginners to master gel polish design. This technique includes patterns on nails with a needle. Schemes of such nail art can be easily found on the Internet to master its creation step by step. Therefore, always start by studying the diagrams.

Drawings on nails with a needle

A manicure can set the tone for the entire image. It’s so easy to diversify your look, causing everyone’s admiration. The most important manifestation of such a manicure is a thoughtful pattern. Just how to paint your nails beautifully, where to get inspiration? In fact, learning how to draw with a needle step by step is very simple.

For a manicure at home you will need the following materials:

• different colored nail polish;
• primer, base, top;
• needles of different diameters (can be replaced with a toothpick, dots would also be a good alternative).

With a thinner needle you can make the curls of the pattern more graceful. But you will also need a thick needle, which can be replaced with a dots needle. With it you can do beautiful flower or other large element on the nail.

It is better to start mastering the technique with conventional coloring agents. Then a primer with base and top will not be required. But clear varnish will be needed. Take nail polish remover - this way you can immediately correct unsuccessful experiments.

Of course, without skill it’s inconvenient draw with needles- they are small and thin. But you can resort to a little trick: you can insert the needle into a regular pencil or fix it in an empty pen using a plate. Then drawing will not cause you much trouble - you will draw different valves, curls and ornaments, just like with a regular pen.

You should start with abstract patterns - without experience, it will be difficult for you to recreate the same pattern on all nails. It would be a good idea to first practice on artificial tips.

For short and long nails

Let's consider options for the simplest designs on nails with your own hands, taking into account the length of your nail plate. If you are the owner short nails, then the main thing here is not to overdo it. A minimum of patterns is the main rule of successful design! It is also better not to use large and thick ornaments - they look rather tasteless. It is better to decorate just one or two fingers on each hand with delicate thin curls.

But for long nails There are no restrictions. But you should still follow some rules:

• It is better to draw patterns on a thick layer of the base coating.
• Start with simple shapes. These include: stains, twigs, peas, leaves, roses, stars, butterflies.
• Usually done on a single-color coating, but you can experiment. For example, you can divide the space of the nail with two shades of polish, applying a different pattern to each half.
• The drawing should start from the little finger, then you will prevent the shape from breaking.
• Create shallow strokes when you draw specific images.
• You can only draw on the ring finger - this technique is very popular now.
• Additionally, if desired, any design can be decorated with stickers, decorative ribbons, and sparkles.

Drawing technique

There are two main techniques for applying images with needles:

1. Dry. Apply drops of varnish onto the already dry varnish, creating beautiful stains on the surface using a needle.
2. Wet. Apply drops directly to wet varnish, quickly wielding a needle.

Of course, the first technique is preferable for beginners due to its simplicity. But in the case of the wet version, you need to have time to create a certain pattern before the varnish dries. In the case of gel polishes, the task is simplified - they will not dry without a special lamp.

The application scheme is very simple. Apply drops of varnish of the desired color to the main background. Start moving the needle from the middle of the drop beyond it, drawing some kind of pattern. In this way you can create circles, lines, figures of eight, flowers, leaves. You can paint with several colors of varnish at once - this way the result will be more impressive.

Drawing on gel polish

If you have artistic skill, then you can create real works of art on your nails. With the help of gel polish, the resulting manicure will delight you for a very long time - up to three weeks. Consider the option of creating a manicure using a varnish strip and a needle.

• Prepare your nails thoroughly - this is the key to wearing gel polish for a long time. To do this, remove the cuticle, process the side ridges, and give the nails the desired shape. Sand the surface of the plates using a buff.
• Apply primer for better adhesion, followed by base. Dry in a lamp. In a UV lamp, the base layer dries for two minutes; in an LED lamp, half a minute is enough.
• Next, apply a layer of colored varnish and dry. It is always better to apply gel polish in two layers - this way the color becomes more saturated. But at the same time, the layers should be very thin, do not put a lot of varnish on the brush. The manicure will also be more neat; it will be easier to apply the polish as close to the cuticle line as possible.

• In the middle of the nail, draw a stripe in a contrasting color or simply apply stripes of dots. After this, do not dry the varnish, but immediately proceed to painting.
• Use a needle to make wave-like movements from the center of the strip beyond its outline. Repeat these steps on the other side of the strip. Complete the resulting pattern with small chaotic dots that can be applied with dots.
• If the result suits you, dry it safely in a lamp. If not, remove the layer of wet varnish and try again.
• Don’t forget to secure the finished result with a topcoat and seal the loose ends well - this will guarantee that in just a few days there will be no chips or cracks in your manicure.

To have beautiful nails, visit a salon nail service not at all necessary. Master the art of nail art at home and delight yourself with beautiful and well-groomed hands regularly at no extra cost.

Just take into account a few nuances so that the resulting result never disappoints you:

• think over the design in advance, first you can recreate it on tips, and then try to transfer it to the nail; choose the colors of varnishes so that they harmonize with each other;
• movements with the needle should be light - you can damage the nail with it;
• start painting with your non-working hand so as not to leave the most difficult part for later. If this is difficult for you, then let a friend or someone else help you;
• Always seal your designs with a clear polish or top coat to ensure your manicure lasts longer.

Believe me beautiful nails - it's easy! Start experimenting, use your imagination and everything will work out for you. Watch training videos or photos with a finished manicure - this will motivate and inspire you to immediately start creating masterpieces on your nails.