Manicure with black varnish

Manicure with black varnish has long ceased to evoke associations with representatives of subcultures, glam rock and vulgarity. Today, black is the base color in manicure, which can be used at any time of the year and for any occasion. In a monochromatic version, it looks elegant and strict, diluted with gold, silver and glitter - chic and festive, in combination with other colors - original.

Black lacquer is a unique phenomenon in the beauty industry. The thousand-year history of its use dates back to Ancient Egypt and Ancient China. In those days when the upper strata of society had already joined the art of manicure, dark tones, including black, were used only by the nobility, and representatives of lower ranks were allowed to apply inconspicuous light shades.

Over the years of its existence, black manicure has undergone many metamorphoses, but the peak of its highest popularity came in the sixties. He came into fashion along with the desire for free thinking, the desire to show their individuality and rebellious character and stand out from the crowd.They were painted nails by young English fashionistas, gloomy and mysterious Goths, pop divas, metalheads and glam rockers.

Even such cult stars as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury did not ignore him. And the appearance of black manicure at a fashion show Gucci in 1999 turned it into a new trend, gone from the catwalk to the masses. With a light hand Tom Ford black lacquer almost officially moved from subcultural paraphernalia to an element of glamour.

Nowadays, black manicure no longer surprises anyone. It can cause conflicting opinions: like it or not, seem vulgar and out of place or sophisticated and stylish, be used in nail design or stay away behind light pastel shades, but one thing is clear - it is impossible to ignore it.

Due to its expressiveness, black nails will never fall into the category of dull and boring. The color gracefully emphasizes the shape of the nails, visually making them neater. It looks great on short and medium length nails.

A simple black manicure is appropriate at work or school in the daytime and as the completion of an evening look. In addition, total black is an ideal basis for manicure. It is successfully combined with rhinestones, voluminous decorative elements, a wide range of other shades.

The beauty industry is rapidly developing day by day, and if 50 years ago only nail enamels were available to fashionistas, today a significantly expanded range is presented on the shelves of specialized stores.

Suitable for black manicure:

• Enamels. Classic opaque coatings that give an even tone without shine and mother-of-pearl. Enamels are cheaper than other varnishes in price, they are easier to apply, they dry faster.Such a coating does not withstand contact with water and household chemicals, it easily breaks off when struck with a fingernail on any surface, and is worn from several days to a week.

• Pearlescent varnishes. They contain the smallest particles that reflect light, due to which a beautiful overflow effect is created on the nails from a more saturated to a less saturated color. Mother-of-pearl shades focus on all the shortcomings of the nail plate, so they are best applied over a primer or a transparent base.
• Matte textures. Glossy shine no longer occupies a leading position. He was replaced by a more relevant today satin and manicure with a matte effect. The nail does not reflect, but rather absorbs light, due to which it looks more concise, but at the same time interesting. Matte varnish sets quickly, but does not last too long;
• "Velvet Sand". Nail art in this technique can be performed on any varnish base. The effect of velor, velveteen, cashmere and other noble fabrics with a velvety surface is achieved with the help of a special powder, which is applied to the nails while the polish is still warm. Soft-looking nails look spectacular, but this coating is the most capricious of all. It does not tolerate contact with water at all, collects dust, hairs, specks. For example, an accidental coffee drop can only be removed with varnish.

• Glitters. This coating contains the smallest shiny particles of different sizes and shapes. Nails covered with this composition shimmer beautifully and shimmer, creating the effect of a larger volume. This manicure looks stylish and beautiful.
• Mirrored. An innovative development in the beauty industry, which has become fashionable not so long ago.Perhaps one of the most unusual coatings to date. It has high reflective abilities, in any color on the nails it creates an imitation of liquid metal.
• Holographic. A distinctive feature is the refraction of light on the surface of the nail, due to which the varnish shimmers brightly in any light.

• Gel. The most durable of all coatings. It not only makes the nail plate smooth, thickened and beautiful, but also protects it from mechanical damage. Gel polish can combine all types of coatings, excluding enamels;
• Shellac. The younger brother of gel polish. It differs from it in that it takes less time to apply by reducing the number of layers in a manicure.

Manicure with black varnish does not necessarily mean monochrome. The versatility of this color makes it a good base for creating interesting designs. There is nothing wrong with not knowing what style to decorate your nails in. The work of nail art masters will inspire a beginner to reproduce a beautiful manicure in the image and likeness or to create his own image.

The eternal classic of the manicure genre is a black and white drawing. Using a contrasting light color, you can beautifully highlight several nails, draw geometric patterns, a strict check, a black jacket or a moon manicure. Design in black and white will always look stylish and no frills.

Looks great on nails black gamma interspersed with silver, with rhinestones, with large sequins. It is enough to make a brilliant accent on one or two fingers and the monochrome coating will sparkle in a new way. A silver “smile” along the edge of each nail or a light coating, similar to a scattering of stars in the night sky, looks beautiful.

The combination of deep black and gold is impressive. A contrasting color in this combination is best used in doses, highlighting several nails with patterns or applying simple geometry to each plate.

Natural colors are very popular in modern manicure. Cream, powder, flesh will be a great addition to dark polish, if you need to muffle it a little. For example, for office workers with a strict dress code, who still want to use dark colors on their nails, a combination with a beige color is suitable. More romantic natures - with pink.

Imitation of expensive materials on nails is one of the favorite tricks of modern fashionistas. The most popular are "velvet" and "knitted" manicure. The embossed pattern and "fluffy" texture are perfectly combined with each other, giving the effect of cashmere knitting on the nail plate.

The lack of gloss makes black manicure less catchy, adds dynamism and rigor to it. In addition, a matte top is at the peak of popularity in the beauty industry, especially if you complement it with a contrasting shiny element.

No matter how often changes in fashion trends occur, some of them do not go away at all. Gloss, giving way to matting substances, did not completely disappear. In today's manicure trends, it perfectly manifests itself in combination with a new type of coating. At the same time, they can be combined within the same color. For example, shiny monograms on a matte nail are already considered a kind of classic, like a glossy jacket.

Also interesting is the combination of smooth surfaces with velvet sand. You can apply patterns with it both by hand and using special stencils. Actual looks "soft" geometry and flowers.

A fantasy version of the coating, radically different from monochrome satin and gloss. Contrasting color can make absolutely any pattern. His choice is limited only by the imagination and artistic abilities of the manicurist. Often, when drawing drawings, they turn to significant events or current thematic options. For example, winter motifs and New Year's paraphernalia in the cold season, warm shades, leaves - in autumn, bright flowers and combinations with delicate shades - in spring and summer.

Ethnic ornaments in boho style, animal prints look great: tiger, zebra, leopard. The most successful colors for drawing a picture on a black base are: purple, yellow, red, pink, precious metal shades. The dark color goes well with rich green, blue, cherry.

Not far gone are the days when the current trend was to focus on one finger, most often the ring finger or a combination of several neighboring nails. The popularity of accented manicure has declined, but the idea itself continues to be embodied in new ideas. Many interesting options are based on the use of black varnish.At the same time, both the main manicure and only those nails that should stand out against the general background can be black.

This technique allows you to apply 50 shades of black on the nail plate at the same time. It is most convenient to transfer smooth transitions of one color to another with the help of acrylic powder. If enamels and colored varnishes do not give the desired effect, then the texture of the powder is easily shaded and creates the desired effect of “flowing” colors into each other. It is possible to use glitter coatings for festive decoration of nails.

Perhaps the most difficult version of a manicure, because it is so easy to get carried away and make it too pretentious or heavy. Black color as a base will come in handy here. Decorative elements will be perfectly visible on it, while the color itself will not be flashy.

Volumetric decor is applied to the nails with glue or the gel itself. Artificial gems, tiny beads, feathers, sequins and rhinestones, 3-D stickers can be used as a manicure decoration.

Another commonly used option is to “build up” a decorative element with a mixture of acrylic powder and gel polish. It is created directly on the nail or formed on a sheet of foil and then transferred to the tip or side of the nail. It is customary to apply the texture on one or two fingers, no more. Another type of voluminous manicure is the stained glass technique (SweetBloom).

The possibilities of nail design are not limited to professional products from specialized stores. You can get a beautiful manicure "not like everyone else" with the help of improvised means. It looks interesting ombre on the nails, which is applied with an ordinary foam sponge.

A worthy alternative to sequins and rhinestones can be the design of nails using foil, a colored ornament can easily replace a newspaper manicure. Wintricate and unique patterns can be applied using the water manicure technique.

Every girl wants her hands to look well-groomed and beautiful. However, not everyone has the time, finances and desire to visit a beauty salon or master's office. Fortunately, mastering the art of manicure at home is not so difficult. The main thing is to be patient and have the necessary tools.

For self-coating you will need:

• scrub that prepares nails and cuticles for primary treatment;
• bath with warm water, sea salt and iodine. It is necessary to immerse your fingers in it for 3-5 minutes so that the cuticle becomes soft and easily removed;
• cuticle oil. Applied at the end of the procedure;
• Ultraviolet lamp;
• nail file;
• nail scissors;
• tweezers;
• nail grinder;
• degreaser;
• primer;
• base coat;
• color coating;
• top for fixing varnish;
• cotton pads;
• alcohol.

The first step in any manicure is the preparation of the nail plate:

1. Before applying a fresh coating, carefully remove the old one., immediately after that, lower your hands into a bath with iodine-salt solution.
2. After soaking the skin, the cuticle is removed. Professionals can use a trimmer, for beginners it is better to work with less dangerous tweezers. A small amount of oil can be applied to the cut cuticle.
3. After the cuticle, the rollers are processed, the preferred shape and length are cut out. To make the coating lie more evenly, the nails are also polished with a grinder. Rough processing requires spraying with diamond powder or minerals; silicone tools are suitable for gently cleaning the plates from bumps and build-ups.
4. Fully processed nails and cuticles must be degreased with a special tool. If not, use alcohol or acetone-based nail polish remover.

Further actions depend on the choice of coating that will be applied to the nails.

We offer you to watch a video guide on how to do a European manicure at home.

The easiest type of manicure at home, which does not require curing in a lamp. It is produced in just four stages: nail treatment, application of the base, 1-2 layers of colored varnish, fixative. The second and last stages can be skipped if the nail plate is homogeneous and healthy, but the enamel lies more evenly on the base, and the fixative prolongs the life of the manicure. In addition, the enamel protects the nail plate from ingrained pigment if the substance turns out to be of poor quality.

With ordinary enamel, you can perform a classic monophonic manicure, apply patterns, gradient, manicure with a sponge or water. The enamel coating is removed with cotton pads and nail polish remover.

Preparing nails is no different from a standard trimmed or hardware manicure, but further actions will take a little more time and require special knowledge:

1. First of all, after degreasing the nails, a primer is applied to the entire surface of the plate. It is very difficult for beginners to determine the required amount of product. It often happens that the layer comes out too thick and does not dry well in the lamp, so the main rule here is that more does not mean better. A thin layer of primer can be dried in a lamp for one minute.
2. Then the nails are covered with a special base. If they are fragile, you can include an additional step in the procedure - applying acrylic powder. If the nails are strong enough, the base should be dried immediately after application.
3. Once the base is dry, it's time for the color coat. Here you can show your imagination and try different options, combining textures and shades. The main thing is to observe the measure when using the product and thoroughly dry the layers in the lamp.
4. When the design is completed, the nails are covered with a top or fixative. After the final polymerization, the sticky layer is removed with a cotton pad dipped in alcohol, and the manicure is ready.

Gel polish wear time two to four weeks. After this time, the top layer of the coating must be filed, then wrap each nail with a cotton pad soaked in a special solution and foil.

In the next video, see how to make the most fashionable mirror manicure using black varnish.

It differs from gel polish in that it does not require the application of primer and base.

For a manicure with shellac at home, it is enough to carefully treat the nail plates with a degreaser, after which the nails can be painted immediately with a colored product. Such a coating will be smoother and shiny in appearance than any other.

Shellac is convenient because it is applied in just half an hour, and lasts as long as gel polish. The removal procedure also involves removing the top layer with a nail file and using a special liquid to remove nail polish residue.

Matte, velvet and mirror manicures are performed in the same way, with the only difference being that a special coating is purchased for each of them.