Just like in the fashion world, some shades never go out of style in the beauty world. This is the case with red, which has been in the hands of style specifiers for decades because of its elegant and sensual nature. How are you adopting it this summer?
As Stephani Torres, manicurist at Twenty NLB centers acknowledges, “the ideal manicure is always the one associated with each season and contribute the most to improving our mood in a positive way.” And skin color too. The lightest red, on the pink side, is still basic in summer. Burgundy, despite being more associated with autumn, is also an option, with a touch of brightness. And the terracotta? If you’re already tanned, “we should go for softer and lighter terracotta that won’t blend in with our skin, we’ll move to darker shades like tile red, clay or chocolate over the weeks” point out the Twenty NLB Centers. The combinations are also key: “it’s not the same to mix a white naked with a glace brown or a raspberry, spectacular in my opinion, then a cement gray with another brown, it is important to pay attention to the contrasts and even to what we will wear during the week and its accessories,” explains Stephani Torres.
Other timeless tones to bet on? Beige and natural black (yes, also in summer)† That yes, Andres Martin, brand manager of the North American ORLY, warns about certain points: “It is always advisable to apply two coats of black and a good top coat for higher brightness, as this color dulls the light. Before starting the manicure, a base that protects the nail is best, having previously trimmed and rounded them, because that’s how black nails look the best.
Ready to wear red in an unexpected way? Pay attention to these 10 manicure trends seen on Instagram. As always, remember how important it is to take care of your nails. Cuticle removers are one of the keys: “a small amount of product should be applied around each cuticle of the nail and allowed to act for a minute. Then remove with a pusher or other specific tool and moisten with a suitable oil” recommends Víctor López, of the TH Cosmetics Group, distributor of California Mango in Spain. To show off hands.
Bring a touch of light into the lighter red by applying glitter of gold polish.
The tendency dots, also known as the pointy one, adapts to all types of nails. This season they return in their XXL version.
Play with gradients and shapes and choose one trend per nail.
A more unexpected way, which dresses the tip of the nail.
“The colored French manicure has become one of the trends that still remains strong and to give it even more life, multicolored or gradient. The curved lines that combine different shades are another of the trends that remain and they look incredible out with the bright shades of the season.The elements of nature such as flowers, fruits, etc. are in high demand at this time of year.And we must not forget that the gradient is still an incredible option to combine different shades on a very elegant way.”, says Jennifer Silverio, official manicurist of the North American firm ORLY.
A bet on the French, less common but just as successful as the classic… thicker lines triumph this summer.
Another proposal that gives shine, with a sequin effect.
Try combining different patterns, in the same hand. The polka dot never fails.
Gel nails offer many options and more unexpected designs, such as these with a contemporary artistic spirit.
A final option, which consists of alternating tones and trends. Combine your red nail polish with the golden one.
Source: Marie Claire
