The color of the pedicure varnish. How to paint your toenails at home

Pedicure varnish is one of the most important components of foot beauty. It is he who is the basis for all drawings, he determines the quality of the work and its durability. Of course, a good varnish has a high price, but it's worth it. Competent combination different types and polish colors allows you to create extraordinary patterns on your nails. Without a pedicure, any look is incomplete.

Color selection

Of course, the main determining factor when choosing a color and pattern is the style of clothing. Another important condition is why the feet are processed: everyday or on some special occasion. It is important to take into account the features of toenails: their size, shape, smoothness. All this will affect what color the pedicure varnish should be.

There are 3 rules that are always relevant and suitable for any occasion:

• the same tone of varnish on the nails of the hands and feet;
• pedicure to match the shoes;
• the design of the nails matches the clothing or accessories.

You can show more courage in decisions, since fashion trends often contradict themselves. For example, it is believed that varnish does not have to be the same color with clothes and shoes, it can also be contrasting. Or even from a different color scheme.

So, good combinations are:

• golden or lemon pedicure and purple shoes;
• yellow tones go well with green and blue;
• red and berry shades;
• orange or purple with green sandals;
• blue and chocolate.

A pedicure can be a couple of shades darker or lighter than a manicure. Contrasting combinations for arms and legs can be used.

When choosing the design of clothes and toenails, you need to remember only 3 rules:

• the color of the varnish and the color of the dress do not have to be the same. So, it will be nice to combine clothes yellow color with an orange pedicure;
• it is undesirable to use black varnish with a black dress, the image will turn out to be too gloomy;
• translucent varnish and French pedicure go well with a white dress, you can use light shades and other colors, for example, blue or green.

As you can see, there are many trends. But you always need to remember one most important rule of a pedicure: feet must be well-groomed and neat!

Popular shades

Trends change every year, however, some pedicure options always remain equally fashionable. For example, French, red, metallic and others. To keep abreast of new products, you need to read fashion magazines, watch how celebrities dress and wear makeup, and, of course, consult with pedicure masters.

The classic design option for toenails is a jacket. The nails look neat. Such a pedicure is relevant both for a business meeting and for a holiday. Used at any time of the year.

Another fashionable option-. It makes everything brighter winter outfits, also appropriate in summer. In addition, there are many shades of red, so it is easy to match it to any shade of skin, clothing, shoes or accessories.

Metallic shades are always fashionable, especially gold and silver, giving a touch of festivity to any look. They go well with jewelry made from precious metals... Therefore, such a pedicure is used on special occasions.

Dark colors of varnish are used in the cold season. They are also relevant for friendly parties. But at a business meeting, too dark, as well as too bright nail color can make a negative impression.

Depending on the condition of the nails

Unfortunately, not everyone has perfect nails on foot. Often the plates are irregular, slightly displaced, or have an uneven surface. If your nails have any flaws, you should not use bright colors and draw attention to the not very advantageous part of the body. What can you do to make your legs look well-groomed and beautiful, but at the same time hide some flaws?

• It is worth paying attention to the transparent varnish. It will hide some flaws, the nail plate will appear smooth and shiny, and the foot will be well-groomed. But at the same time, attention will not be focused on the legs. Also, transparent varnish eliminates the problem of matching colors and patterns, since it is absolutely neutral and goes with everything. It always remains a relevant option for a pedicure.
• They hide the flaws of varnishes well pastel colors... Only the color must be natural and light. To hide irregularities, it is advisable to apply a base under the varnish. This pedicure goes well with almost any style of clothing.
• A radical method of correcting all imperfections is nail extension. In this case, they can be given any shape and get a flat surface.

Those who naturally have smooth and beautiful nails are much more fortunate. This gives a lot of room for imagination, since there are no restrictions in this case. If legs are one of the most attractive parts of the body, why not pay attention to it and make it even better? Registration methods:

• It is easy to apply a pattern on a flat surface. It should be remembered that the patterns will have to be viewed from a fairly large distance. Therefore, you need to make a drawing of large and medium elements, otherwise the whole picture will look like an intricate multi-colored spot. The same goes for small nails.
• The drawing can be supplemented with rhinestones.
• A pedicure can be darker than a manicure to draw attention to the feet.
• At beautiful nails on the legs, you can also use bright colors. This will make the image more effective and memorable. There is no need to be ashamed of bold colors: red, orange, hot pink, etc. On the contrary, with their help, you can focus on the well-groomed parts of the body.

Owners of beautiful and even marigolds can always experiment on their own or contact a salon where the wildest fantasies will come true for a reasonable price. But it’s important not to overdo it. It is better to familiarize yourself with samples and photographs in advance in order to appreciate and understand what is really beautiful and what is not.

For what reason

Where a woman is going is of great importance when choosing a color and pattern. So, a pedicure that is appropriate at a disco or a party will look completely inappropriate at a business meeting or at a gala event.

• So, if a woman is going on vacation at sea, then she can do a pedicure with a marine theme: turquoise color, waves, rhinestones that imitate pearls, etc. Of course, you can choose a shade not only for the color of the sea or sand. Nails to match a swimsuit or pareo will look good.
• When attending a party, bright colors are preferred. Various patterns on the toenails will look impressive. You can use decorative elements that add spectacular pedicure: rhinestones, sparkles, stones, velvet.
• A modest and discreet manicure is appropriate for a business meeting. You can give preference to the classic options: a jacket and a transparent varnish. A pedicure of natural tones or the color of a manicure will look good. If you want to make a drawing, then it should be discreet. The design option for 1-2 fingers is allowed.

Varieties of varnishes

Varnishes differ not only in color: red, blue, transparent, etc., but also in properties and area of ​​use.

Base varnish

It has a transparent color. It is used as a base for a pedicure, as it creates an even surface, primes the nail and prevents the base varnish from peeling off. The result is richer, more vivid colors. And the pedicure itself lasts much longer, becomes more resistant to mechanical damage. The base varnish contains plasticizers to prevent chipping. Due to the presence of cellulose, the base varnish penetrates into the base varnish and adheres even better to the nail.

Matt lacquer

The matt varnish has a non-shiny base, which makes the coating appear very even. For pedicure, dark matte shades are considered fashionable. It is convenient to apply drawings to it, since it does not conflict with other colors. It looks good in a business atmosphere. Ingredients that absorb and reflect light are used to create a matte varnish. It provides good protection nail. Matte finish looks very good on long nails, including extended ones.

Brilliant

Shiny varnish gives a more feminine look, but it lasts a little less. Glossy varnish is used for special occasions and everyday life.

Semi-matt

Semi-matt varnish is a cross between matte and glossy. Therefore, it can be used for any occasion.

A combination of matte and glossy nail polishes looks good. They are applied next to each other, used to create drawings.

Craquelure

Craquelure or cracking varnish is new fashion trend... It serves to create an artistic effect. After its application, many fine cracks are formed. This is due to the fact that it destroys the structure of the previous layer. Usually, the cracking varnish is applied in a thin layer.

Unfortunately, it is not compatible with all types of varnishes, therefore, when buying, it is necessary to clarify whether the purchased products are suitable for the selected type of pedicure. If you take incompatible varnishes, then you may not get the desired result in best case or at worst a ragged pedicure.

In addition to the compatibility of funds, you need to take into account some more features when coloring nails. Varnishes should contrast with each other (for example, red and blue), the brighter the difference, the more pronounced the effect can be achieved. Apply a protective transparent varnish immediately after drying. Otherwise, the pedicure will quickly crumble and your toenails will look messy. The cracking coating is applied in a thin layer. To achieve a greater effect, you can combine several primary colors or make several layers.

A pedicure opens up endless possibilities for imagination, regardless of the price. And only a woman can decide which of the options to choose.

A perfect pedicure is relevant regardless of the season. Of course, in the summer they pay more attention to him. Everyone starts to walk in open shoes. To get the perfect result, you need to know how to paint your toenails correctly.

If you are not limited in funds, you can just go to the salon to see a specialist. But if you do not have enough money, time, or just like to take care of yourself on your own, you need to follow certain rules to get the best result.

To get a quality pedicure at the end, you need to properly prepare your nails. There are several rules for this:

• After taking a foot bath, when the feet are softened, you must thoroughly dry them with a towel, followed by applying a nourishing cream.
• The nails are cut in one direction. Do not create curves or curves.
• After you've applied moisturizer to your feet and toes, you need to do a little massage. To achieve additional softening of the skin, you can use citrus juice or oils.
• If you do not like your own nail shape, you should not focus on it. Give preference to colorless varnish or varnish in nude shades.
• You can use an orange stick to remove the cuticle. Do not forget to apply a softener to it in the future.

Before painting your nails, you need to degrease the plate. This is necessary to remove the cream from the nail. The greasy layer can interfere with the good distribution of the coating. You can degrease the surface with a special product. Or an ordinary cotton pad dipped in soapy water.

We paint correctly

Before you paint your nails, you need to choose the right varnish. It is worth including all your pickiness. The coating should have a dense structure, have good pigmentation, lay down neatly and have a fast drying time. Some brands even have separate lines dedicated specifically to pedicure. They have a changed brush, which is more convenient for working on small nails.

However, if you did not manage to find such an innovation, it is enough to make a purchase of an ordinary decorative coating in the chosen color. Do not forget that in order to paint your nails neatly and efficiently, you will need such additions as a leveling base, a top coat. These two components will greatly simplify your work, as well as extend the life of the coating.

The color of the enamel on the feet does not have to be identical to the nail polish. According to many experts, painting your toenails the same color is quite old-fashioned. Better to give preference to beautiful varnishes that can complement each other. For example, for hands, you can choose a white shade, and a pedicure can be performed in the red spectrum. Pedicure varnish can be either bright or pastel, light or dark.

The only exceptions are complex shades related to brown, mustard, greenish gray. On the legs, such shades look ugly, it seems that you just have dirty feet. To replace them in a similar range, you can use chocolate, neon green or sunny yellow shades.

So, how to paint your toenails, if we talk about home conditions. First of all, a base is applied to the prepared nail, which must be completely dry before applying a decorative coating. It is better to apply varnish from the middle to the edge of the nail. Try not to go over the cuticle or skin at the edges of your fingers. In this case, the hand cannot be held on weight.

If you failed to keep within the boundaries of the plate, do not be discouraged. To remove the varnish after it dries, it is enough to use a toothpick or a special corrector. Do not forget that you will have to paint your nails with colored varnish in two layers. Depending on how bright the shade is. A two-layer application is necessary to ensure an even coating, without streaks. So, the color of the varnish will be saturated.

After the first layer of the coating is applied, it is necessary to wait for it to dry completely and only then proceed to the application of the second layer. To prolong the life of the varnish, a top coat is applied on top. If you are running late and need to dry your nails quickly, it is enough to use a special quick-drying agent.

They are sold both in the form of conventional varnish bottles and in the form of an aerosol. You will have to wait an hour before putting on your shoes and going for a walk. During this time, all layers of the coating will completely dry out, and your pedicure will be safe.

By the way, a good helper in home pedicure is a special rubber finger spacer. If the brush in the varnish is too wide for you, you can paint your nails with a separate thin one.

Beautiful manicure and pedicure are the pride of any girl. The ideal state of the marigold gives self-confidence and self-confidence. In order to feel like a 100% woman, it is important to constantly monitor their condition, use nourishing creams and oils, and do strengthening procedures.

In addition to beautiful shape, grooming and length of nails, their color is also very important.

In a previous post, we already learned how to choose nail polish.

Let's discuss today one of the most common questions that worries modern women of fashion: should the color of the varnish on the fingers and toes be the same?

A little about the color of varnish

The choice of nail polish color depends not only on desire and imagination, but also on the style of clothing, as well as other circumstances. If you are going to work or a business meeting, your nails should be calm beige, peach or pinkish shades.

It is not necessary that they be completely identical in color, but they should be similar to each other in contrast. For example, hands can have a transparent varnish or a French manicure, and a pedicure can be of any neutral shade.

If in ordinary everyday life you like bright multi-colored nails, then why not ?! The same color of the varnish on the nails of the hands and feet, these are the same relics of the past, like the bag to match the shoes. So don't be afraid to look ridiculous.

In order to look stylish, you need to remember important rule- the color of the varnish on the legs should be several shades darker than on the hands. Otherwise, it will look like bad manners. If you chose warm color range for a pedicure, then, for example, green or blue nail polish on the hands will look too bright.

Classics of the genre

The same color of manicure and pedicure was very fashionable a couple of years ago. This can be noticed by looking at the records of fashion shows or flipping through the covers of glossy magazines of those years. Today, on the legs, it is better to accentuate red, cherry, dark brown and purple colors. It is not only fashionable and relevant, but also very beautiful. In this combination, a lighter manicure will look natural. In addition, manicure and pedicure of different colors is more convenient. After all, the varnish on the hands holds much less than on the legs, and the manicure has to be corrected and repainted more often.

Various patterns on the nails are in trend now. Each girl can be creative and become an artist for a few minutes by drawing an interesting pattern. Ombre, caviar, Hollywood and leopard manicure and pedicure are in fashion. It is better if the pattern is only on the hands or only on the legs. You can also do a manicure with a pattern, and on your feet repeat the same pattern on only one or two fingers, paint the rest of your nails with a single-color base varnish.

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To prevent the varnish from spreading outside the nail plate, lubricate the skin around the nail with petroleum jelly - excess varnish on a greasy basis will not dry out, and you will remove them with a regular napkin! Here it is only important not to stain your nails with petroleum jelly and carefully degrease them with an alcohol solution and a cotton swab.

Use a white base

An ingenious life hack for those who cannot evenly apply varnish and paint over the edges of the nail. Just apply the base in the first layer. white- against this background, it will be easier for you to see all unpainted areas.

Warm a jar of varnish between your palms

Do you know why small air bubbles appear during varnish application? You shook the jar as hard as you could, instead of warming it up and rubbing it well between your palms.

Start painting from the middle of the nail

When you start painting your nails, do not immediately try to get closer to the cuticle with a brush: the excess varnish will immediately drain, and all you get is spots on the skin. First, put a point in the middle of the nail, "stretch" this drop towards the cuticle, paint over the base, and then go down to the tips.

Make a "moon" manicure using a stencil

You can do the "moon" manicure that has been relevant for several seasons by yourself - use a stencil in the form of circles. Attach them to your finger to cover the cuticle areas and simply paint on your nails as usual. Ready!

French with a simple rubber band

To make a French manicure for those who are not friends with varnish and a brush, a simple stationery gum will help - fasten it around your finger so that you can paint over the tip of the nail without touching nail plate... Believe me, this is much more convenient than a stencil or unsuccessful attempts to draw a jacket with a slight movement of your hand.

Are you used to envy the owners of the perfect pedicure? It's time to give up this bad habit, because it is not so difficult to make the perfect pedicure at home! Knowing correctly and accurately, you can achieve the perfect result and forget about such troubles as peeled varnish or ugly stains on the surface of the nail plate.

Preparing the base for varnish

In order for the coating to look neat regardless of the color and type of varnish chosen, it is necessary to thoroughly process the nails before applying it. Unlike fingernails, which, as a rule, do not differ in strength, toenails are usually difficult to process with tools, so experts recommend that you steam your feet first, and only then start a pedicure.

The surface of the nail, prepared for painting, must be flat and grease-free - only in this case the varnish will lie flat.

On the treated nail we apply the base under the varnish in one layer and wait until it dries completely, until this moment it is impossible to apply varnish! It is also not recommended to paint the nails without first applying the base: firstly, the base makes the nail smoother and "holds" the varnish well, and secondly, the coloring pigments of the varnish (especially of a dark color) can eat into the nail plate and give it an ugly yellowish tint ...

Apply varnish

Choosing nail polish for toenails, you can choose the most daring options - this season, bright colors are in fashion. Apply varnish from the center of the nail, with wide strokes

Pay attention to the shelf life of the varnish: the thickened varnish does not fit well and dries slowly, so the coating looks sloppy and uneven. All colored varnishes should be applied in two layers: in this way the color “opens up”, acquires saturation and richness. In addition, even if the first layer of varnish does not lie perfectly evenly and in some places the color of the nail is visible through a thin coating, the second layer will correct this deficiency. But before applying the second coat, be sure to wait until the first coat of varnish is completely dry! If during the staining of nails you have a little hooked on the cuticle with a brush, you can quickly remove the excess with a toothpick (until the varnish has dried).

Fixing the result

To keep your painted toenails looking flawless for a long time, you should cover the varnish with a fixative. Open shoes or the love of walking barefoot by no means extend the life of the coating, so in the summer you cannot do without a fixer. In addition, the fixer helps the varnish maintain its brightness and neat appearance for a long time, the coating is less scratched and does not peel off closer to the ends of the nail. Today, you can find on sale not only a transparent fixer for varnish, but also its more interesting varieties - for example, a fixer with sparkles, which allows you to achieve a summerly elegant and sparkling effect!

Drying properly

Manufacturers of nail polish, of course, do not skimp on promises: telling consumers how quickly their products dry, some brands use the phrases "thirty seconds" or "a couple of minutes." But let's face it: after you have done a pedicure and painted your nails with any varnish, you should wait at least an hour, and only then put on your shoes. Otherwise, all your hard work can be ruined in an instant! Are you in a hurry? Use a spray lacquer dryer.