Design manicure on short nails with gel polish. Photos for winter, spring, summer, autumn 2021, dark manicure, with rhinestones, sparkles, acrylic powder, jacket

To create a fashionable manicure, there is no need to grow long nails or build them up in the salon. This year the trend is short nails coated with gel polish. The design of manicure in 2021 for short nails is the most diverse (the photo of the trendy nail art shows the most different and unusual ideas).

Fashion trends

The bright and unnatural manicure was replaced by naturalness and pastel colors. A neat short manicure with a restrained design is in fashion today. The palette of pastel shades can be both calm and saturated colors.

Ethnic, animalistic, floral prints are also very popular. Dark but solid colors also remain trending. They can be diluted with silver or gold touches. Rhinestones, sparkles, sculpting in a minimum amount are suitable for a festive manicure

Gel polish and restrained design (photo 2021 are presented below) for short nails – the peak of fashion. Photo examples of such a manicure are easy to find on any specialized site.

Benefits of gel polish:

• coverage lasts up to a month;
• persistent glossy gloss;
• lack of formaldehyde in gel polish;
• Ideal for creating volumetric design.

Stylish forms of nails – oval and almond-shaped, with a protrusion of up to 3/32 – 4/32 inch from the edge of the plate.

Trendy colors include:

• sand;
• salmon;
• creamy;
• violet;
• lilac;
• lavender;
• turquoise;
• cream;
• peach;
• blue.

From the dark palette, the following shades are relevant:

• wine;
• chocolate;
• coffee;
• pomegranate;
• blue;
• the black;
• Violet.

Matte manicure

Matte manicure in itself looks self-sufficient and noble. Often he does not need additional decor. It can be made plain or supplemented with glossy varnish. In 2021, matte manicure is often combined with a 3-D effect or diluted with discreet rhinestones, printers, stones. There should be few such ornaments (1-2 nails) and only one species.

Dark colors are used to using matte manicure, but pastel and white matte shades are also relevant this year. Matte gel polish is applied exclusively on a flat, polished surface of the nail plate, as even the smallest nail error will be visible.

Matte manicure is universal and suitable for almost everyone. It can be done for going to work, and for a solemn event.

French gel polish

Gel Polish design photo 2021 on short nails (photos of fashionable shapes are presented below) is selected based on the classic French manicure.

An ideal jacket is considered to be nude shades, a combination of two colors or the main tone and stripes. This year, the French manicure is combined with other art styles, which gives novelty and sophistication to all the beloved but long-beaten classics. The main rule is minimalism.

 Popular French nail art:

• a combination of French classics and “broken glass” at the edges of the nails;
• French + moon manicure;
• French – Ombre. Shades of one palette are selected, which form a smooth transition between colors;

  

• French + rhinestones / stones (on the 1st or a pair of nails).

For the fashion strip choose golden, silver, black and white colors. French manicure makes hands neat, delicate and well-groomed. It fits almost any outfit. Such a manicure can be done for publication, for work, and for every day.

Moon manicure

Gel polish is actively used to create the design of lunar manicure for short nails (photo nail art 2021 can be found on the websites of beauty salons). Moon manicure is distinguished by its simplicity and elegance. It is suitable for office environments, everyday life, special occasions, which makes it universal.

In this style, the emphasis is on the basal hole. It can be highlighted with colored gel varnishes, lines, rhinestones, stones or left uncoated using the “negative space” technique, which is the trend of 2021.

The hole is made curved, triangular, rectangular, in the form of an ornament. If desired, it is placed asymmetrically, higher, offset to the middle of the nail. The lines that highlight the hole can be made double, triple, different colors on each nail.

Choose any color palette, play on the contrast of unusual textures . The most fashionable shades are metallic and gold. To refresh the manicure, the hole is covered with light varnish.

Ombre

Ombre staining continues to be in fashion. This is a combination of several shades close to each other. The transition between the selected colors should be smooth and blend harmoniously. Ombre is performed in horizontal, vertical or diagonal form. Such nail art on short nails looks very impressive and stylish in combination with the original decor.

This style of manicure suits active and ambitious girls, as well as everyone who wants to emphasize their originality.

Nail art with rhinestones, sparkles and kamifubuki

Gel-varnish design photo 2021 on short nails (photo of options for trend forms can be found in catalogs or on the websites of salons) helps to complement a delightful female image.

Rhinestone-based manicure prolongs its relevance. Rhinestones give nails a chic and shimmering appearance, harmoniously complement almost any nail art. Colors and sizes of stones can be very different. They are easy to apply on gel polish and look great on short nails.

Rhinestones can be combined with a pattern or used as an independent item of nail decor. A manicure with a scattering of multi-colored rhinestones looks beautiful. Stones also interestingly complement the lunar and French manicure. It is important not to overdo it with rhinestones, they should be in moderation, otherwise the result may be a complete bad taste.

Spangles for manicure have been used for a very long time and remain in fashion today. They are used in a variety of variations. Solid shine often covers all nails. For such onions, pastel colors, soft pink, white, are suitable.

The monophonic design can be used for work, for business meetings and in everyday life. On short nails should be applied shine with large particles. You do not need to use glitter in combination with large sparkles, it looks bulky and ugly.

To emphasize the sophistication of manicure, you can apply a dense layer of gel polish on the ring finger nail. With the help of sparkles create ornaments, lines for French and moon manicure. For the festive evening, metallic and gold shades are suitable.

Another trendy element of 2021 decor is kamifubuki, or little confetti. Apply kamifubuki on gel polish is very easy, they can be scattered on several nails in a chaotic manner, applied only to individual areas or form patterns from them.

Confetti look good on dark and light varnishes, on a transparent coating, as well as on a cat-eye lacquer. Confetti design is perfect for bright and extraordinary personalities.

Gradient manicure

Gel polish design photo 2021 for short nails (photos and trending options are presented below) can be used to implement the most extraordinary ideas. One of the beloved representatives of the fair sex, decor based on gel polish is a gradient manicure.

Gradient manicure is practically no different from ombre. It can also be called a stretch on the nails or degradation. The essence of these designs in a harmonious combination of shades and smooth transitions between them. Color combinations can be very different: from gentle and light tones to rich and bright.

A combination of several tones looks creative in a gradient. The coating can be applied in any direction: horizontal, vertical, diagonal.

Gradient manicure has no age and style restrictions. You can choose any color palette: according to the situation, desire and mood.

Lace manicure

Lacy or openwork manicure is the number 1 trend in 2021. This is a chic and incomparable design that gives femininity and sophistication to any image. An unusual lace technique involves transferring a fabric pattern to the nails. Some masters place real pieces of lace fabric under gel polish.

For lace manicure, mainly pastel colors are used, but lovers of experiments practice coating in dark colors. Openwork manicure on a matte and glossy surface is in fashion.

Lace design is harmoniously combined with decor in the form of ornaments, flowers, geometric shapes. It looks good in combination with French manicure, glitter, as well as simply plain coating.

Lace manicure is suitable for creating an everyday feminine look, special occasions and even a work environment.

“Broken glass”

Gel polish design photo 2021 on short nails (photo examples can be found in any online resource about manicure) – ideal for creating nail art in the style of “Broken Glass”.

“Broken glass” is a trendy manicure that appeared recently. The technique of its execution is that shiny elements are applied to the base coat in the form of mica, foil, holographic stickers, and then the pattern is fixed with a top. It turns out a flickering pattern resembling broken glass. The rays of light that fall on such a manicure are refracted and create a chic shine.

Trend shades of “broken glass”:

• blue;
• light pink;
• lavender;
• lilac;
• nude, metallic colors;
• saturated blue, violet, burgundy, plum.

 The most popular broken glass design options:

• “Broken glass” + jacket;
• “Broken glass” + moon manicure;
• “Broken glass” + gradient;

Such a manicure is suitable for both glamorous, self-confident girls, and modest beauties.

Manicure with a picture

Manicurists began to actively use gel polish to create a picture that lasts a long time. For drawing on short nails, it is better to use at least 3 colors to make the decor look spectacular.

It is also worth avoiding too small and large elements, sculpting, decorative ornaments. For short nails, a light base with a floral or geometric pattern is ideal. For more complex drawings, it is more convenient to use special stickers.

The most relevant drawings:

• herbal compositions;
• graphic images;
• abstract stains;
• lace, monograms;
• marine topics;
• new year and christmas images
• cartoon characters;
• cute little animals.

Manicure with patterns

A variety of materials are used for manicure with patterns: gel polishes, sparkles, powder, stones, foil, gold dust, stickers, dri
ed flowers and even fabric.

The most relevant patterns:

• strips of any size, applied in any direction. The main thing is to use fashionable shades of gel polish. A combination of 3 contrasting colors looks spectacular;
• geometric patterns;
• abstract patterns;
• graphic patterns;
• light floral patterns;
• animalistic patterns.

A manicure with patterns is universal in color and a choice of decor, so it suits absolutely everyone.

Geometric manicure

Geometric manicure remains at the peak of popularity. For geometry, juicy, bright, saturated tones such as fuchsia, lavender, etc. are relevant. Shapes can be of the correct and irregular shape. A geometric pattern is created using thin brushes, stamping, metal strips, adhesive tape and many other special tools.

The most relevant manicure options:

• smooth, intersecting, parallel stripes and lines;
• geometric minimalism;
• triangular elements;
• flat and volumetric figures.

Black manicure

Black manicure paid special attention this year. Perfect black color looks on short rounded nails. Masters conduct a variety of experiments on a combination of black with drawings and other shades. It successfully combines black manicure with a French jacket and moon manicure. Also, on a black background, rhinestones, sparkles, stones are very appropriate.

Options for black manicure:

• black and gold manicure;
• black and white manicure;
• black and pink manicure with glitter;
• black matte manicure;
• black moon and French manicure;
• black manicure with sparkling elements;
• black manicure with bright accents (lemon, raspberry, yellow).

Black manicure suits stylish girls who love strict, restrained, classic style.

Multi-colored manicure

Multi-colored manicure is more suitable for the spring-summer period. It can be used by everyone for different occasions. At parties, holidays and everyday life, combinations of bright, saturated colors are used; for work, business meetings – a palette of pastel shades. Variety does not mean vulgarity or tastelessness. The right combination of colors creates a chic and beautiful image.

Popular 2021 color combinations:

• rainbow colors;
• mint and vanilla:
• lilac and tea rose;
• mother of pearl and turquoise.

Cat Eye Manicure

“Cat’s Eye” is distinguished by a variety of tones and color depth. Favorite manicure of real fashionistas. The design seems complicated in appearance, but very easy to create. For manicure, you must use gel polish with metal elements and a special magnet with drawings, which creates a 3-dimensional decor.

First you need to apply gel polish, then bring the magnet to the varnished nails. The interaction of the magnet with metal particles creates interesting, rich patterns. Manicure “cat’s eye” is suitable for lovers of saturated colors, for parties, business women, various celebrations.

Acrylic Powder Manicure

Acrylic powder creates a stylish, creative look. Polymer powder strengthens nails and protects them from negative environmental factors, ultraviolet radiation. Acrylic powder is not only useful for nail plates, it also creates designer masterpieces.

To create a manicure with acrylic powder, first apply the base, then gel polish, and at the end sprinkle with acrylic powder. Top can be covered with top or leave the surface rough. Manicure with acrylic powder is universal, suitable for everyone. But it will be appreciated by its connoisseurs of manicure art.

Caviar manicure

Caviar manicure always looks expensive and stylish. His execution technique is that the nail is covered with micro-granules in the form of a pattern or in a single layer. By mixing granules of different colors, you can achieve a unique color scheme.

Caviar manicure is more suitable for festive events or publication.

Spring manicure 2021

Spring manicure differs in floristic direction, delicate and bright colors, classic decor.

Fashionable spring shades:

• ultraviolet;
• pink;
• citric;
• green;
• Orange;
• purple;
• nude tones.

Rubbing, sparkles, foil harmoniously complement the spring look.

Summer manicure 2021

The trend of summer manicure is bright, saturated, acidic colors.

The most popular options for summer manicure:

• summer gradient;
• green manicure with leaves;
• watercolor flowers;
• fruit and berry theme;
• insects
• summer landscapes;
• butterfly manicure.

Autumn manicure 2021

For autumn manicure, nude, pastel, dark matte tones are relevant. Rhinestones, sparkles, acrylic powder can be used to decorate soothing solid colors.

Options for autumn manicure:

• French manicure;
• moon manicure;
• manicure frame;
• geometric manicure;
• stamping.

Winter manicure 2021

Winter design gel polish for short nails in 2021 is notable for grace, femininity, elegance, restraint. Naturalness and expressiveness are in fashion. For winter manicure, 3-D applications, holographic elements, kamifubuki, abstractions will be used.

Mic
a, foil, powder, rubbing, and the effect of broken glass will be actively used. Actual colors: pastel colors, wine, blue, chocolate, cognac, marsala (variations of their use on nails can be seen in the photo on the Internet)

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Trends manicure 2021 spring-summer: