Manicure 2020. Fashion trends, photos. The best colors and designs of gel polish

In 2020, fashion trends in the field of manicure and nail gel polish remain unchanged, but there are still new items. Photos of various trends, stylish novelties of designs in magazines and on the Internet demonstrate all the variety of shapes, colors and techniques of modern manicure.

Fashionable shape and length of nails in the new season

For several seasons, nails that are close in shape and length to natural ones have remained relevant, especially with regard to the daily style of manicure.

It is almond-shaped, oval or soft square. Length - from ultra-short to medium (maximum 4-6 mm free edge of the nail).

Actual colors and designs for the spring-summer period

Fashion trends of the new season manicure are surprisingly diverse. In the spring and summer of 2020, it is recommended to do a manicure taking into account the following trends:

1. Design in light, pastel colors, decorated with stones of different colors and sizes.
2. Ombre with a bright accent. A transition from a white or lighter shade to a brighter, more saturated color.
3. Geometry in design. Bright, contrasting lines and shapes are preferred.
4. Negative space with basic colors: white, lilac, cappuccino, cool beige.
5. Decoration of all or several nails with floral motifs, lace.
6. Application of the broken glass technique.
7. Classic French manicure on short nails.
8. One-color two-tone manicure, where the main color is a pastel shade, chosen to your taste.

Actual colors and designs for the autumn-winter period

Fashion trends for Fall / Winter 2020 include the following colors and designs:

1. Matte manicure in dark, deep colors. For example, cherry, graphite, jade, blue, etc.
2. Applying silver or gold small glitter to dark glossy nails.
3. Technique "cat's eye" using ultra dark (almost black) colors.
4. Lunar manicure in deep burgundy, blue, purple colors.
5. Negative space in black.
6. Manicure decorated with drawings of the autumn-winter theme (snow patterns, geometric Christmas trees on several fingers, maple leaves).

Trend 2020 - lac-chameleon

The trend for mirror nails in 2020 has taken on a new color. This is reflected in the increasing popularity of chameleon effect varnishes. Bright, saturated overflows, transition from one color to another, are possible in different versions.

Holographic effect in varnishes. The color change occurs depending on the viewing angle and the incidence of sunlight.

Thermal component. Depending on the temperature of the hands, the environment, the color changes and flows from one to another.

Important! Stylists and fashion designers recommend giving preference to the following tones:

• black and green;
• black and blue;
• black and turquoise;
• blue-violet;
• blue-green;
• green and gold;
• burgundy green.

Colors should be deep, saturated, dark.

Classic moon manicure

The type of manicure in which the nail hole is not painted over (or highlighted in a different color) is called lunar.Both light shades (white, beige, cold pink, azure) and rich, dark tones (black, green, graphite, cold brown) look attractive in this design.

An additional decoration is small rhinestones, which are placed along the edge of the hole, thereby further highlighting it. Unusually designed holes look unusual and creative.

For instance:

• triangular;
• concave;
• painted in a contrasting color;
• straight;
• heart-shaped.

French gel polish

French manicure is considered a classic option for stylish nail design. For many years, the smile of the jacket was painted only in white along the width of the free edge of the nail.

At the moment, nail art masters offer many creative variations of French manicure:

1. French with a glitter smile.
2. A smile in a manicure is performed in any color you like (red, blue, yellow, pink, etc.).
3. French with a geometric smile - in the form of figures (square, triangle) and lines (diagonal beveled to one side).
4. Colored jacket - the nail and the smile are painted in different colors.
5. French manicure, in which the smile is made with rhinestones, foil, in the form of a heart.
6. Gradient, iridescent transition of colors in the design of a smile (used from 3 different colors).

Bicolor

A manicure, executed in only two colors, in 2020 is one of the top fashion trends in gel polish design.

Numerous photos of the masters show all the variety of such nail art:

1. Classic two-tone manicure. The nails on the middle and ring fingers are colored in an alternative color.
2. Tandem with white. The nail on the ring finger is painted white and decorated with a pattern or pattern in the color of the rest of the nails.
3. Two colors on one nail. The nail plate is conventionally divided into two halves (along or across) and each is painted in its own color.
4. Tandem with glitters. Nails covered with a camouflage shade are decorated with sparkles (for example, they draw holes of an unusual shape) or cover 1-2 nails.

When choosing calm, pastel shades, rhinestones, foil thin ribbons will help to decorate nails.

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Ombre

One of the latest ideas for stylish nail designs is the ombre effect. A smooth, gradient transition from one color to another looks unusual and attractive.

Ombre from black and any dark, saturated color looks expensive and impressive (purple, burgundy, purple, emerald, deep gray). In this case, the black color must be located at the base of the nail plate.

Ombre looks light and gentle in pastel colors. In this case, both the first and second shades can be located at the base. An additional decoration of a manicure can be rhinestones, drawings-stamps on 1-2 nails, lace with decorative sand (it gives the drawings a velvet effect).

With kamifubuki

Kamifubuki are flat, round, shiny decorative pieces used for nail design. With their help, a wide variety of patterns and effects are created.

Three sizes of kamifubuki are commonly used. It is also possible to completely fill the nail plate with decorative elements (practiced on 1-2 nails).

There are kamifubuki of different shapes (stars, hearts, squares, polygons, etc.) and colors (monochrome, overflow, chameleons, mirror). They help to achieve a wide variety of effects and complement other types of manicure well (two-tone, French, matte, etc.).

Broken glass

The design is named so because of the effect obtained after placing the material on the nails. For this, foil of any color is used, or ordinary (for baking), thin translucent colored films or rainbow cellophane.

The material is cut into small pieces, which are subsequently placed in a chaotic manner on the nails covered with a base or colored gel polish.

Broken glass design looks good both as a stand-alone manicure and as an addition to other designs. It is suitable for summer (with or without bright backing) and winter (with dark backing). No additional nail decoration is required.

Matt

Matte manicure is at the peak of popularity. It looks impressive and presentable. This is the result of a special topcoat.

Both the classic monochromatic matte manicure and designs with various additional elements, such as:

• rhinestones;
• sequins;
• glossy thin ribbons;
• patterns in white or black;
• geometric decor - lines;
• glossy elements.

Decorative elements can be placed in any area of ​​the nail, combining them with each other.

Floral

Manicure at the beginning of the year is a spring floral motif. Photos of famous masters of 2020 confirm this fashionable trend in the field of nail gel polish.

Floral elements are depicted on the nails by:

• drawing with thin brushes;
• stamping;
• the use of stencils and decals;
• drawing dots.

A variety of floral motifs can be placed on each nail (the patterns can be the same or different on all nails) or only on a few (on the middle and ring fingers, ring and thumb).

As an additional decoration of patterns in the cores of flowers, you can glue rhinestones, broths, kamifubuki.

Green twigs with flowers that match in color with the rest of the nails look harmonious. For them, you should choose lilac, juicy green tones, bright berry shades.

Geometric

Geometric nail design, with proper experience, can adjust the shape and length of the nail. Lines of different thicknesses and colors emphasize the main color of the gel polish. Geometric shapes of different sizes and shapes combine to create unusual patterns.

Geometric design can be simple (a few lines or shapes) or complex (a creative master's composition).

For their implementation are used:

• thin glossy foil tapes;
• glitter varnish with a thin brush (the color should be combined with the main idea);
• colored varnish with a thin brush;
• acrylic paints.

Depending on the design, each nail or several on each hand is decorated with geometric patterns. In some cases, decoration with rhinestones, broths is permissible.

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Nautical

Design with marine motives is relevant in the summer, especially on vacation, as it matches the emotional, light mood. In most cases, varnishes of any blue shades and white color are used for marine manicure.

Examples of nautical design:

1. On medium-length nails using the French manicure technique, the smile is painted in a sea blue-white horizontal strip (thin). On the ring finger, the steering wheel is drawn in dark blue at the bottom of the outer edge. For beauty, a rhinestone is glued to its middle.
2. All fingers (except the ring finger) are painted with a blue and white strip (the width depends on the total length of the nail). The ring finger is painted white and after drying, an anchor pattern is applied to it in gold.
3. Little fingers are painted pink with a peach tint with white dots. Unnamed fingers are painted white, and a blue anchor is drawn on top. The middle fingers are painted in the colors of the little fingers, only in a horizontal strip. The index fingers are painted solid blue. The thumbs are white.
4. The thumb, forefinger and little finger are painted in a delicate light turquoise shade. The middle and ring fingers are painted using the ombre technique with a transition from light turquoise to lilac-pink. As a decoration, small size rhinestones in the shape of an anchor are placed at the base of several nails.

Fruit

Fruit manicure looks very juicy and is suitable for the summer season. It pleases the eye and lifts the mood. Fruits on the nails can be painted with paints or varnishes, or you can use fimo.

Fimo design is the most common when using fruit motifs. These are sticks of very small diameter made of polymer clay with a pattern inside. A thin plate is cut from such a tube and placed on a prepared (covered with a base) nail. When exposed to ultraviolet light, it hardens, tightly attaching to the nail.

Depending on the brightness and scale of the pattern, fruits are depicted on each nail or several. An option is possible where the three middle fingers, when connected, form a common pattern (for example, a large watermelon cut in half).

With a modest drawing, it can be supplemented with rhinestones, broths, sparkles.

Wedding

The general direction of wedding manicure is the choice of light shades of varnishes, delicate designs, medium length nails.

Popular wedding-themed nail art are:

1. Classic French manicure with a light lace (or flower) in white on the ring finger.
2. Monochrome camouflage nails with a delicate pattern applied in white or light pink using dots.
3. Lunar manicure in light pastel shades (lilac, mint, peach, pale pink, light beige). If desired, several nails are decorated with rhinestones.
4. Solid light nails with a light dusting of silver or gold glitter.
5. Negative space in white. Free space can be filled with lines and shapes.
6. Use of rhinestones in large quantities. For example, filling completely one nail and partially all the rest.

Using rhinestones

Manicure 2020: fashion trends suggest using several types of rhinestones:

• plastic;
• glass;
• round;
• diamond-shaped;
• square;
• drop-shaped;
• faceted;

When creating a composition, rhinestones of different sizes, colors and shapes can be used.

Depending on the desired result, they can be located on the nail:

• at the base - forming a nail hole;
• a straight vertical strip along the entire length of the nail;
• at the free edge of the nail, forming a French smile;
• at the lower outer edge of the nail (1 rhinestone on the finger);
• in the central part of the nail, with the addition of a pattern;
• pyramid at the base or at the free edge of the nail;
• shirt: 3 rhinestones in the center of the nail at the same distance.

Manicure with a pattern

Drawing on nails requires special skill and experience. Not every master is able to depict a standing drawing in such a small area.

Depending on the complexity of the image, the following are used for drawing:

• acrylic paints;
• colored and glittering varnishes with special thin brushes for painting;
• ordinary varnishes and dots.

The most popular designs are:

1. Spring motives - flowers, twigs, greenery.
2. Natural motives - animals (cats, rabbits, birds), insects (butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs).
3. Romantic motives - a variety of hearts, inscriptions, confessions, pink and red colors.
4. Winter motives - snowflakes, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, lace.
5. Abstractions - a variety of lace and monograms based on the master's fantasy.
6. Fruit motifs - strawberry, cherry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, apple, banana and others.

For short nails

For owners of short nails, almost any type of manicure is suitable.

For instance:

1. French manicure with a thin, neat smile line.
2. Solid color matte manicure.
3. Monochrome two-tone glossy manicure.
4. Classic moon manicure in light colors.
5. Geometric manicure with a longitudinal pattern. This will visually lengthen the nails.
6. Mirror manicure.
7. Chameleon varnish manicure.

Focusing on fashion trends in the field of gel polish manicure in 2020, you should be careful. In order to correctly correlate this or that design with your own style, it is better to study the photos of different nail art options in advance.

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