Ombre gel polish

Modern girls know that a neat and up-to-date manicure is a very important attribute of appearance. Gel polish is a high-quality coating, a manicure with it will last on the nails for about 3-4 weeks. The material allows you to make many designs. Especially popular is stretch manicure, in other words - gradient. This design looks like a smooth transition from one color to another. Making such a miracle is quite simple, you just need to follow the instructions.

Gradient manicure has been very popular for several seasons in a row. There are several alternative names for this design: ombre, degrade, dip dye, gradient. All of them tell us that the manicure will look like a soft and smooth change in colors or tones. The versatility of the design attracts girls of different ages and different styles. Thanks to a large selection of colors and types of transition, manicure is distinguished by its adaptability to any image.

Beginners should follow the instructions of professionals.After you gain experience, the work will go on with unimaginable ease.

Traditional ombre is done using 3 similar tones. For example, from soft pink to fuchsia with a hot pink in the center, or from white to black through gray in the center. Combinations of different colors are also acceptable. For example, from pink to yellow through orange in the center. In addition, the transition can go from one finger to another, along each nail horizontally or vertically. The main design principle is a smooth transition, no contrast.

The gradient can also be combined with other designs: French manicure, ornamental painting, rhinestones, sparkles, etc. Be prepared for the fact that any technique takes a lot of time and requires care and accuracy.

The main advantages of gradient design:

• Looks good on nails of any length.
• Appropriate for the fair sex any age.
• freedom choice of colors.
• Possibility of combination all your favorite colors in one manicure.
• With an ombre you can visually lengthen the nail.
• Combined with all kinds of decor.
• Design is up to date both on weekdays and holidays.

In order to make an exquisite manicure with a gradient, you should pay attention to certain features:

1. Manicure in the named style attracts special attention. That is why everything must look perfect. Be prepared for the fact that the coating on some nails will have to be adjusted, perhaps more than once.
2. Ombre looks more impressive when using 3 tones of the same color, but of different saturation. It can be bright, pale or nude tones. Thus, you can create a juicy and attractive design.
3. The most difficult stage is applying and mixing colors. Experts recommend to work out before you start the "finishing" work. When applied with a brush, you may experience unwanted streaks. When using a sponge, roughness may appear - air bubbles.
4. If you have chosen the application technique using a sponge or sponge, then consider in advance the method of cleansing the cuticle and skin around the nail. Gel polish remover can damage the coating itself. If the gel polish remains outside the nail plate (even in a small amount), then you will not be able to completely seal the coating with the top. In this case, you risk quickly spoiling the manicure.
5. To prevent an overgrown nail from spoiling the overall picture, you can apply a color coating on only 1/2 of the nail. The colorless lower part can be corrected with a simple colorless varnish.
6. Know that a gradient manicure may not work on the first try. Only rare lucky ones cope with this task. Experienced craftsmen suggest starting with 2 colors, so you will learn how to properly smooth the borders of the transition.

Given the described features, you can easily cope with applying a gradient on your nails at home. Such a manicure on the nails looks elegant and interesting. It is also versatile and adaptable, like the usual French manicure. It takes a little practice to experiment with colors and shades to your liking.

The new season completely erases all patterns and boundaries.Fashionistas have a unique opportunity to stand out from the crowd with modernized versions of ombre manicures. New:

This design is perfect for any occasion. Looks interesting and concise. In this version, not only colors are combined, but also textures.

Gradient manicure with rhinestones has reached the peak of its popularity. The size of the stones and the way they are laid out can turn an everyday design into a sophisticated holiday manicure. Stylists recommend using a limited number of rhinestones so that the manicure does not acquire vulgar notes.

Design features allow the use of contrasting colors. In the new season, this combination becomes very relevant. The use of saturated colors in summer designs is especially welcome.

The previous trend is complemented by the actualization of pastel colors. If bright nails are unacceptable for you - it does not matter. Manicure of delicate and light colors is also in trend.

Pigment or sand gradients are especially popular. Elegant lace, painted in ombre style, will go well with a classic jacket.

The most popular are the vertical gradient and horizontal ombre with French imitation. Some crafters like to make an angular gradient.

In spring and summer, bright, iridescent gradients are especially popular. A vertical or diagonal transition makes it possible to depict a real rainbow. Combine the gradient with a pattern, jacket or holes.Stamping-style patterns will decorate your nails and add a special zest.

Gel polish for such a design must meet certain criteria:

• The correct consistency is very important. Too liquid material will spread, and too thick material will not allow you to create a neat and smooth transition.
• A comfortable brush contributes to precise and accurate strokes. It is important to apply colors joint to joint, so the brush should suit you in thickness.
• Pay attention to pigmented materials. Saturated colors will increase the chance of completing the design in one layer.

gel polish "Formula Pro" meets all the above criteria and has an acceptable cost. The Russian company pleases its consumers with decent quality. RuNail and "Aurelia" occupy their niche in the market and are worth your attention. CND and OPI Gelcolor are the benchmark for professional coverage.

Kodi Professional will delight beginners. The varnish is watery, it should be applied in a thin layer. Mixing colors is very convenient. Laque RuNail the brand offers a palette with dense colors. This material is also good for beginners. Chinese-made gel polishes from Bluesky and Canni will delight you with low cost. Some products from these manufacturers may be watery. Such gel polishes are easy to mix, but will have to be applied in 2-3 layers.

In order to perform an ombre style design, you do not need to have special skills. Just follow the instructions. Gradient manicure can be done at home with a simple sponge.To begin with, you should remove the previous coating and do a cosmetic manicure - process the cuticle, file and degrease the nail plates.

More details in the next video.

• There are many ways to protect the skin around the nail from gel polish. The most effective is processing with PVA glue. Do not use oily creams, as you risk completely spoiling the entire coating. The use of adhesive tape is completely doubtful - the gel polish still flows under the adhesive tape.
• Choose a sponge with fine pores. Thus, you will protect yourself from the appearance of air bubbles.

Step-by-step guide for applying a gradient with a sponge:

1. Apply base coat on nails and carefully bake it in the lamp.
2. Cover your nails with the main color - the lightest.
3. Spread 2 strips of colored gel polishes on the foil, butt-to-butt. Take a toothpick and mix the varnish on the border. This way you get a smooth transition from one color to another.
4. Gently blot the nylon sponge in the resulting mixture and transfer the image to the nail with patting movements. Move the sponge sideways to blur the lines more thoroughly.
5. Wipe the skin around the nail plate, remove excess varnish. This must be done before you send the nail into the lamp. After baking, removing excess will be extremely problematic.
6. So draw a picture on all fingers.
7. Cover finished design with top gel and remove the sticky layer.

To perform the gradient at home, you can use not only a piece of sponge, but also foam applicators for shadows. Perhaps this will make it easier for you. Using a sponge is not an economical way - a lot of varnish is absorbed into the foam rubber.

At home, you can perform an ombre design using a fan brush:

1. Prepare your nails and apply a base coat under the gel polish.
2. Apply to the nail plate the lightest possible color. Hold your nails in a lamp.
3. On the foil, connect 2 gel polishes together and get the central color of the gradient. Apply the resulting color to the intended transition zone.
4. A little below the transition apply the darkest color of the gradient.
5. Soak a fan brush in nail degreaser. With a wet brush, "mark" from side to side, but do not shift, move along the same path. Do this until you get the desired transition. Bake in a lamp.
6. Repeat the same procedure with a layer of a different color. Then apply the top and fix in the lamp.

There are several professional ombre manicure techniques:

• Gradient thin brush.
• Horizontal ombre fan brush.
• Vertical transition using a straight brush.
• Transition using pigments.
• horizontal gradient using an airbrush.

Technique for performing a gradient with a thin brush in stages:

1. Prepare your nails for gel polish: perform a cosmetic manicure, file your nails, degrease the plates. Cover the nail plate with the base and bake in the lamp.
2. Apply camouflage to your nails 2/3 of the length from the cuticle to the middle of the nail.
3. With a soft round brush, stretch the camouflage to the free edge.. Keep the brush parallel to the nail plate, otherwise unwanted streaks may appear. Dry the coating in the lamp.
4. Apply the second layer in the same way.but don't dry it.
5. Mix another (contrast) gel polish with a top until a homogeneous consistency. The resulting color should have a uniform light pigmentation.
6. With a clean brush, apply the resulting color to the uncovered part of the nail. Now carefully stretch the layer up, not reaching the cuticle. Remember to keep the brush parallel.
7. With a clean brush, blend the place where the camouflage meets the color more diligently.. Dry in a lamp.
8. Apply the next layer on 2/3 of the nail, slightly stepping back from the base. Repeat the feathering process. Do not forget to wipe the brush from excess gel polish. A third layer can be applied if desired. Fix in a lamp.
9. Apply top coat and dry. Remove the sticky layer (if any) with lint-free wipes or a sponge.

Considered quite attractive vertical view transition. It is performed using a flat brush with a rounded or straight tip.

Wipe with a brush from the cuticle to the free edge, lead without pressure. Hold the brush along the nail to avoid streaks. Do not forget to clean the brush from excess varnish. Repeat the application as many times as necessary for a dense color and dry in a lamp.

You can create an ombre design with the help of pigments or sequin. Pigments should be applied to the base or pre-painted white nail. Take a brush and apply the powder to the cuticle area, gently spread to the transition zone. As a result, you will get a dense color at the base of the nail and translucent in the transition zone. Apply the second color from the free edge to the middle according to the same principle.

horizontal gradient can be done with airbrush. This device is able to spray the dye in a thin layer. Such a device reduces the time spent on the procedure - one nail will take no more than 2 minutes. Airbrush paint is usually water or alcohol based.After the manicure is completed, the client can simply wash off the excess from the skin. airbrush sprays the paint with a thin layer, so the manicure will look as neat as possible. Such a device is much more expensive than brushes, but the result is worth it.

Professional masters choose the appropriate method based on the goals. Not everyone is ready to work with an airbrush, although it is convenient. The flat brush is only suitable for vertical gradients. A horizontal design option can be done with a fan brush. Remember that mastering the technique of performing with a thin brush is not so easy. But it is this method that will allow you to perform absolutely any kind of ombre design.