2018 short nail gel polish

To emphasize the grace of the handles, it is not necessary to have long nails. Today, at the peak of popularity, it is short marigolds. In order for the manicure to look amazing and for a long time to please with its look, nail art experts suggest using gel polish for manicure. Girls have long had time to appreciate its merits, among which a deep shine and stability on the nail plate.

Fashion trends

Fashion is very volatile. Therefore, every season there are new fashion trends. And this also applies to trends in manicure. If not so long ago all the girls wanted to grow their nails, then today the naturalness and short length of the nail plate are in fashion.

The craving for naturalness today is also evident in the choice of shades of manicure. Therefore, the most relevant is the pastel palette. Drawings should not be lurid, with the exception of animalistic patterns, which today are at the peak of popularity. Along with animalistic ornaments, floral and ethnic patterns are in trend.

Gel polish manicure can be supplemented with any decorative elements. But just keep in mind that they should not be very conspicuous. Rhinestones, stones and other decor in a minimal amount will be appropriate only in a festive version of manicure.

Pastel shades of gel polish can be different: from pale to saturated. Among the actual colors, it is possible to distinguish sand, blue, salmon, cream, violet, light green, and lilac.

Along with pastel shades, dark gel polish coatings remain relevant. Black, red, wine, blue, chocolate and violet, which look perfect on short nails, will be in fashion. Contrasting combinations of dark tones with gold or silver will be relevant.

French gel polish

In the new season, French manicure has undergone some changes. Among the new trends, one can note its combination with other styles in nail art. Most often, it is combined with a moon manicure or “broken glass” is applied to the edge of the nail.

Among the new products it is worth noting the French ombre. The smooth transition from a snow-white to a beige shade looks amazing.

Stylists also suggest applying a small amount of strass on the base of the nail plate. A fashionable strip on a nail can have white, black, golden or silver colors. The jacket looks no less attractive, where the base of the nail is painted black and the edge of the nail is highlighted in white.

Moon manicure

Using gel polish, it is possible to create various nail art designs. However, it is best to use universal options that can fit any situation. One of these manicures is lunar. Its difference from the French is in emphasis on the nail hole.

Despite the apparent simplicity, the moon manicure is universal and looks very elegant. You can safely go with him, both to the office, and on a date or a gala event.

In 2018, the “negative space” technique will be popular, which involves leaving the unpainted part of the nail. It looks especially impressive precisely in the lunar manicure, when the nail hole is empty.

Ombre

For more than a year, fashionistas have been enjoying the ombre technique, which is used not only in clothes or hair coloring, but also in manicure. Ombre using gel polish is done by active and purposeful girls.

Externally, the ombre manicure is a painting of the nail plate in several shades that are close to each other. It is important that the transition is smooth and harmonious. Such a transition can be performed in both horizontal and vertical directions.

The use of rhinestones

Gel polish has a number of advantages over conventional coating. First of all, it is its durability.However, he does not make any special requirements for the design and decoration of manicure. Therefore, it is allowed to use the entire palette of colors, rhinestones, sparkles, etc.

Decorating nails with rhinestones is not the first year popular among fashionistas, because their use makes it possible to create a chic, flickering manicure. The size and shades of stones can be very different. It all depends on the specific situation and the fantasy of the girl. In 2018, it will be possible to see the most incredible solutions with rhinestones.

Manicure with a picture

Many believe that gel polish can only be used for monochrome coatings. However, it is not. And some have long been doing to himself with his help drawings on the nails, which are able to hold for a long time.

The choice of pattern usually depends on the length of the nail plate. If you are the owner of long nails, then there are no restrictions on the choice of patterns for you. The situation is completely different with those who have short nails. Drawings with large ornaments are not suitable for them. But it’s also worth abandoning very small details, otherwise they will simply be invisible. An ideal composition of 3 shades.

Large decorative jewelry or nail sculpting for girls with short nails is also not suitable. Ideally, they will look like a light floral pattern on a light background.

Geometric patterns will look great on short nails. One of the popular options are stripes, which can go not only smoothly, but also crosswise.

Young people can experiment with drawings and apply cartoon characters or funny animals to their nails. You can make them manually or using stickers.

Using Kamifubuki

In 2018, simple techniques that every girl can master independently will be popular. Last season, girls have already met with kamifubuki, which are confetti in different colors and sizes.

This manicure technique is great for short nails. Such circles look interesting and original on them. And the options for their use are unlimited. Kamifubuki can be applied to a transparent coating, dark or light gel polishes, or “cat's eye” gel polish.

Confetti can be applied to the nail in an orderly manner, creating patterns or ornaments from it, or in a chaotic manner.

There are a lot of options for using gel polish in manicure for short nails. Showing their imagination, each girl will be able to create an original manicure.

Do you use gel polish on short nails?