Shellac on the nails is a practical and sophisticated version of manicure, which is popular with girls and women of all ages. This type of manicure, made on short nails, is especially relevant. It is ideal for everyday activities and evening events, the only difference is color and design.
Features of applying gel varnish Shellac on short nails
Shellac - coating for nails, combining the benefits of varnish and gel. Among the main advantages of using gel polish appear:
- Persistence;
- Security;
- Smooth coating;
- Glossy shine;
- Execution speed;
- Strengthening nails;
- Large selection of design options.
Among other things, shellac will help strengthen the natural nail plate.
Carry out the procedure for applying shellac in salons and at home in the presence of a starting set of tools and materials.
It is easy to decorate short marigolds with shellac, it is enough to follow the rules and features of the technique of applying gel varnish:
- We remove from nails the remnants of the previous design with a nail file or fraser;
- We polish the nails with a buff to eliminate irregularities;
- Apply base coat, hold under the lamp;
- Apply colored shellac and add patterns or patterns as desired, dry;
- Cover the top, dry and remove the sticky layer.
The essence of applying shellac is extremely simple, and the procedure itself is carried out very quickly, which saves a lot of time. This design will last two to three weeks, depending on external factors.
Trendy colors of shellac for short nails
The most popular option for the design of short nails using gel polish is a one-color version, in which the nails are painted in one color. To create such a manicure there are more than 250 different shades of shellac for every taste.
The leading positions among the shades of gel polish are nude nuances.
However, in recent seasons at haute couture shows there has been a new trend in manicure. Colorful deep tones with red, blue and green undertones are becoming more common. Pearl shades are also permissible.
In addition to the monotonous design of short nails, it looks interesting option using different shades of the same color. In this case, each nail is covered with a different gel polish in a single color scheme, thus creating a peculiar ombré transition from the thumb to the little finger.
Nude
Nude shades for several years hold the leading position in various fields of fashion, including the nail service. Natural colors are ideal for everyday manicure, while giving the nails a well-groomed look.
The most popular shades of nude shellac:
- Ivory;
- Corporeal;
- Beige;
- Peach;
- Light pink;
- Light gray.
Nude colors are perfectly combined with various designs, patterns, rhinestones, and look very beautiful and harmonious in a single-color manicure.
Red
The most fashionable shade of red this year is the nuance of Marsala that is beloved by many stylists and their clients. In addition to him in the fashion and tone:
- Wine;
- Bordeaux;
- Cold red;
- Satin;
- Copper.
Shellac with a red undertone is ideal for evening events, especially a rich, bright color. Darker options are suitable for all cases.
Green
Beats records on the popularity of shellac green "Emerald". Colorful dark green nails perfectly complement any image from business to festive. In addition, there are other green tones in the trend, in particular:
- Olive;
- Malachite;
- Viridan;
- Mint;
- Nephritis.
Manicure in green tones does not need additional decorations or drawings. Monochromatic emerald or mint hue of shellac on nails looks elegant and rich at the same time.
Blue
The lovers of blue and blue were lucky, they had the opportunity to use their favorite shades in manicure with might and main and at the same time look fashionable. Masters of nail service recommend applying gel polish in shades:
- Indigo;
- Piano;
- Heather;
- Ultramarine;
- Sapphire.
Another important color trend is variations of green and blue tones. Especially fashionable is the shade of sea wave and turquoise.
Purple
Covering nails with purple shellac is a new beauty life hacking for any girl. Purple nuances help to emphasize the natural shade of the skin and are necessary when creating a romantic light look.
From the purple tones should be given preference:
- Lilac;
- Amethyst;
- Eggplant;
- Wisteria;
- Violet.
Along with lilac shades, extremely popular violet nuances: purple, grape, blackberry, charoite and taupe, which is a mixture of violet with a brown and gray tone.
Trendy design with shellac for short nails
In addition to the selection of fashionable shades of shellac, when creating a beautiful manicure, you should pay attention to the most popular designs. For decorating shellac, use drawings, rhinestones, bouillons and special techniques of applying gel varnish.
Most popular shellac nail designs:
- With holes;
- With rhinestones;
- Ombre style;
- With foil;
- French
Due to the thin coating of nails with shellac, in the presence of additional design, the nails still look neat and natural.
Ombre
The effect of ombre or gradient is popular in almost all fashionable areas from clothing design to hairdressing. It is not surprising that he also gained fame in the medium of nail art. At the same time, the ombre on the nails is created in two ways:
- The first is a smooth transition on one nail from a lighter shade to a dark shade;
- The second - painting each nail in a separate tone, but in a single color scheme.
The second option requires a large selection of shellac shades, and with the first transitions you can create completely different colors.
When creating an ombre with shellac, you can use from one to four shades, while they can be from a different color spectrum.
French
Contrary to popular belief, the jacket is suitable not only for long nails, but also for short ones. On a par with the classic jacket, the masters of nail art actively use color variants when the jacket is drawn in bright saturated shades.
For short nails create a French manicure in combinations:
- Pink and black;
- Blue and silver;
- Green and gold;
- Red and gray.
Options for the use of color jacket set depending on the purpose of manicure and personal preferences of the client. Moreover, it is also suitable for work and evening parties.
With foil
The use of foil in creating a manicure is relevant not only when modeling with gel, but also with shellac. With the help of foil, you can print various patterns, patterns and shapes on the nails as desired by the client.
Some masters cover with foil entirely one nail to give a manicure a highlight.
Manicure foil is silvery and golden, which allows you to combine it with different shades of gel polish. Recently, however, more foil color options have appeared.
It is printed on top of a special bonding gel polish, which originally draws the necessary pattern, or use a special foil with drawings. 
With rhinestones
Rhinestones are the most common and popular method of decorating manicure. They come in a variety of shapes and shades, which contributes to a rich selection of nail designs. Rhinestones cover the entire nails, allocate a jacket, make out geometric shapes or add on top of the pattern.
Along with rhinestones, kamifibuki and bouillons are used, mainly as a supplement to close the remaining gaps in the design. With their help, you can create a minimalist everyday or a bright evening manicure.
With hole
A manicure with a hole is the ideal solution for owners of short nails. With the help of shellac it is especially convenient to draw a hole and give it a regular and neat shape of an oval or triangle.
The hole at the edge of the nail is left free or dyed with additional color depending on the wishes. Some prefer to highlight the hole with glitter or rhinestone.
Shellac drawings on short nails
A particularly popular design for short nails is the application of a pattern using a stamp. This method is widely distributed among the masters of nail service, and among those who prefer to engage in manicure at home.
Along with the stamps are actively used stickers for nails that cover the plate entirely. They are combined mainly with a monotonous manicure, rarely adding rhinestones or sequins.
Some masters prefer to independently draw on the nails of various drawings with shellac. Most often depict:
- Flowers;
- Geometric patterns;
- Abstraction;
- Natural and animal motives;
- Patterned elements.
Also, depending on the season, draw snowflakes, Christmas trees, hearts for Valentine's Day. And especially ingenious even depict Easter cakes.
Flowers
A floral manicure is considered a kind of classic. When creating a design with shellac for short nails, they mainly use special stickers or stamps with the image of flowers.
Many nail art masters prefer to paint with shellac roses, tulips and daisies. Professionals of the business create the whole flower compositions. However, for home manicure it is recommended to resort to the use of stamps.
Geometry
Create a beautiful manicure using gel polish will help geometric patterns. From geometry, the most trending options for short nails are:
- Points;
- Vertical stripes;
- Stylized corners;
- Broken lines;
- Zigzags;
- Polygons.
In a manicure with a geometric pattern, shades of various color schemes are used, combining with sparkles and a matte finish.
Abstraction
Abstract manicure with shellac is made from combinations of several colors. In most cases, it resembles the stains on the nails. However, some masters create whole abstract paintings, inspired by the works of famous artists.
For short nails with the help of shellac, abstract curls and lines are created, intertwining with each other in fancy patterns. It is recommended to emphasize one or two nails with such a pattern.
Natural motives
Choosing natural motifs to create a beautiful manicure, you can resort to various methods of their application. Some craftsmen manually draw natural elements, while others use special stamps.
Natural drawings include:
- Animals;
- Fruits;
- Leaves;
- Traces.
A particularly common type of natural motifs on the nails is considered to be a leopard print. You can also decorate short nails with berries and leaves with curls.
Patterns
The simplest way to decorate short nails are drawings with curls. Such patterns are quite easily and quickly performed by shellac or acrylic paints. Patterns can be supplemented with rhinestones, foil, bouillons and dots.
Patterns are ideally combined with monophonic manicure or jacket. They are placed along the entire length of the nail, on the edges or on the side, depending on the preferences of the client.
