Unusual nail design at home. Not for the impressionable: the strangest and most unusual manicure of this year

You've probably heard more than once that a woman's hands speak volumes. Handsome and unusual manicure makes a woman more confident, attractive and stylish. Of course, professional manicure is not available to all female representatives. But this is not a reason to be upset. A beautiful and unusual manicure at home can be easily done, while having several varnishes and devices that every housewife of the house definitely has. All you need is a non-standard approach and creative ideas... They will help you make an unusual manicure that will reflect the beauty's inner world.

In addition, a creative do-it-yourself manicure is more than just nail polish applied to your nails. This is a masterpiece that the girl creates herself, which means that it will be unique. Let's take a look at some of the most popular manicure options that can be easily replicated at home.

Water manicure

Such an unusual manicure, a photo of the variations of which you have probably seen more than once, has been popular for several years. It stands out for its richness, uniqueness, brightness and attractiveness. Although the process of creating such a manicure is quite complicated, you can master it. Even if the first attempts are unsuccessful, you should not despair. If you show perseverance and perseverance, nail art masterpieces can be created without leaving home.

An unusual water manicure allows you to create beautiful and original designs on the nails, the color and type of which completely depends on the imagination and ideas of the craftswoman.

Before you start applying varnish, you need to prepare your fingers. To do this, cut stencils from the tape in the form of the letter "P" so that they go around the entire nail plate. Then you need to take barely warm water into the container and drip the selected varnishes a little bit in sequence, waiting for the previous layer to spread. To create a drawing in a container, you must use a stick. Run it over the layers of varnish, it will mix and create an unusual picture. Immediately after that, you can dip your nails in turn into the container, holding them for a few seconds just below the varnish film. Although the tape will protect the cuticle from excess varnish, small errors may still remain. To remove them, you can use cotton swab and nail polish remover.

Please note that an unusual manicure at home, a photo of which you once saw, can never be repeated identically. Indeed, in the process of applying water-based manicure, many factors play a role, such as the thickness of the varnish, the way of creating the pattern, the color range of varnishes. The unusual manicure described above cannot be created using gel polishes.

Newspaper manicure

Using a regular newspaper, you can also create an unusual manicure. The photo, of course, does not convey all its beauty, but it is simply necessary to try to make it at home.

First apply the base under the varnish, then an even layer of white varnish. After it dries, you need to carefully put pieces of newspaper dipped in water or alcohol on your nails. In just 30 seconds, the drawing will already be on the nails. But it is necessary to remove the newspaper carefully, or better - using tweezers. And then it remains only to apply a fixer, which will make it possible to enjoy newspaper manicure for at least several days.

Matte manicure

Although there have been special varnishes for creating a matte manicure for a long time, due to the high price, they are not available to everyone. But few people know that any glossy varnish can become matte in just a few seconds.

To do this, you need to apply the first ball of varnish, let it dry. After applying the second ball, each nail must be held over the steam of a preheated kettle for a few seconds. It is advisable to wait until the varnish is completely dry. Here is such little secret will help to save money, but at the same time get matte manicure no worse than in a professional salon.

Moon manicure

This type of manicure is quite popular, but there are so many variations that you can experiment on your own and create an original manicure yourself, using the varnishes that are in the cosmetic bag.

Although the process of creating a moon manicure is much more difficult than a French one, the result is well worth it.

The procedure for creating a manicure begins with the preparation of nails. Then you need to apply stencils and carefully apply layers of varnish. Only after the varnish is completely dry, you can remove the stickers and carefully, using a brush, apply the contrasting varnish to the nails. To fix the result, you need to apply a clear varnish.

Caviar (bead) manicure

Although caviar manicure has recently appeared, it has become very popular. Such a manicure looks very impressive, although making it at home is easier than it seems at first glance. The name itself suggests that this manicure will need special beads.

First you need to apply 2 coats of varnish. After they are completely dry, prepare a container and pour microbeads into it. Then, in turn, apply transparent varnish to each nail and immediately dip the nail plate into beads, pressing slightly so that it is fixed. It will take about 15 minutes for the clear varnish to dry completely. Only then can the caviar manicure be fixed with transparent varnish.

There is also a second way to create a beaded manicure. You can use a needle or toothpick to glue the beads. Caviar should be applied quickly. This method makes it possible to create caviar manicure using several colors of beads.

Tired of the classics? Then it's time to start experimenting with the already familiar French manicure. To diversify this type of manicure, you can make it unique by adding color. For example, draw a bright flower on a white line. For those who do not know how to apply drawings on nails, there is a slightly easier option - to buy special stickers or stencils.

Do not despair if there is no time or opportunity to visit a beauty salon in order to put your marigolds in order. To create an unusual manicure, you just need to show your imagination and find some free time. Stay beautiful no matter what!

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Hard to imagine nails modern woman without original manicure... Today women of fashion only do what they compete in who has the most fashionable and original manicure.

But often, we just don't have enough time to go to the salon and get a manicure.

We offer you several options for an original manicure for all occasions, which you can do yourself at home using simple improvised means.

But you should be patient, because not everything can work out the first time.

Everything you need to become an owner beautiful marigolds- these are multi-colored varnishes, special brushes for manicure, which can be purchased at any cosmetics store or other improvised means. More on this later and in more detail.

1. So, let's start with the simplest.

As for me, the easiest manicure option is a polka dot or dotted manicure. Such a manicure is as easy as shelling pears to do. All you need is a special brush with a ball at the end, or you can use a regular pen. Here's a good example.

2. Ombre manicure.

Popular and current ombre manicure, i.e. gradation from dark to lighter and vice versa, can be easily done at home. All you need is a few varnishes and a sponge or a piece of foam rubber.

There are two options gradient manicure... The first and easiest option is to paint each nail with a monochromatic varnish with a color gradation from dark to light. Of course, if you have five varnishes of different shades of the same color, then the task becomes much easier.

You can also do such a manicure using only two varnishes - any colored varnish and white.

The second version of the ombre manicure is a little more complicated, but still you can and even need to do it. Apply several strips of varnish different color on the sponge and quickly apply to the nail, carefully painting over the entire surface of the nail with horizontal movements. Carefully remove the remaining varnish with a cotton swab.

3. Negative space.

The now popular manicure called "negative space" can also be done by each girl independently. To do this, you need to purchase various stickers for manicure in advance. These can be stencil stickers for a jacket or foil strips for manicure. What pattern to create is already the flight of your imagination. And we offer you several scheme options.

4. Geometric manicure.

In general, depict various geometric figures, stripes are always up to date. And by the way, it's not very difficult. For this manicure, use special stickers or ordinary scotch tape.

5. Manicure "Frame".

Manicure frame is the trend today. It can be done in two ways. First: paint the nail with one color. This must be done very carefully, carefully painting over all the corners of the nail. Let the varnish dry. And then paint the nail with a second color. Do this in such a way that the bottom and sides of the nail remain unpainted.

DIY manicure frame

And the second option: paint the nail in one color, and then, using a thin brush, circle the nail around the edges.

DIY manicure frame

Another option for frame manicure is to simply glue the nail on the sides with round beads or make polka dots with varnish.

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Doing a leopard manicure on your own will also not be difficult, for those who really want it.

DIY leopard manicure

7. One more original idea for a manicure is a manicure using feathers. If you have beautiful feathers, then feel free to use them to create an amazing manicure.

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8. Manicure in a grid.

A fine mesh manicure will look very original. To do this, you need to find a dense fine mesh and proceed.

DIY manicure with mesh

9. Caviar manicure.

The so-called caviar manicure is also very popular now. There are special varnishes, and it can also be made using special small beads for manicure. All you need to do is paint over the nail and roll it in beads.

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  • The manicure that you do yourself has several unconditional advantages at once. Firstly, you do not need to sign up for the salon in advance and waste time on the road. Secondly, this skill can save you a lot of money. And thirdly, the procedure for creating a manicure can be really exciting. We have compiled a detailed beauty cheat sheet that will help to understand the issue even for those who have never held a nail file in their hands.

How to do a manicure for yourself?

Before you start using bright varnish or create complex nail art, you need to prepare the appropriate soil - in other words, do a basic manicure. Here's how to do it at home.

What do you need for a manicure?

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Of course, the list of what you need depends on many factors. For example, on what type of manicure you prefer:. But the standard set of tools you need looks something like this:

  • nail polish remover,
  • cotton pads or lint-free wipes,
  • nail clippers or nail clippers,
  • orange stick or cuticle pusher,
  • cuticle remover (remover),
  • file for shaping nails,
  • file for polishing nails,
  • hand cream,
  • base coat for nails

Simple unedged manicure at home: step by step instructions

Have you prepared everything you need? Then make sure that your workplace properly lit - and follow our instructions exactly.

Wipe your nails with nail polish remover

The first step is to remove the remnants of the old varnish with a cotton or lint-free cloth dampened with nail polish remover. It is better, by the way, to do it with a napkin if possible: cotton pads often leave small villi, due to which the varnish is then distributed unevenly. And even if there is no polish on the nails, you can still wipe the nail plate with nail polish remover to degrease it.


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Use scissors or nail clippers to trim your nails. If your nails are not too long, or you do not plan to shorten them significantly, you can skip this step and go straight to using the file.

Use a nail file to natural nails abrasiveness 180-200 grit. You can find out how to choose the right tool, but choose suitable shape nail will help our detailed. Do not move the file in a right-to-left way, this can lead to delamination of the nails: move in one direction, in smooth movements. Round your nails very carefully and do not overdo it: if you file the nails too actively on the sides, this can lead to their ingrowth in the future.

In no case do not use the nail file immediately after taking a shower, the nail plate must be absolutely dry!


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Sand the edges

Use a buffing file to sand the edges of your nails to avoid delamination and lightly polish the surface. But, again, do not strive to achieve a mirror shine: it will be difficult for the nail polish to "fix" on a perfectly smooth surface.


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Using an orange stick or a special pusher, gently push back the cuticle and pterygium - the lower layer of the cuticle, which is a thin film.


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Apply a special cuticle softener (remover), wait 20-30 seconds.


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Push back the cuticle again

Using an orange stick or a pusher, gently push back the cuticle again, being careful not to press hard on it. If you don't have a special remover on hand, you can use a greasy cream instead.


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If necessary, remove any burrs with nippers or scissors. Treat the skin of your hands with a cream.


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After removing the cuticle, use an alcohol-based liquid or nail polish remover. This will help remove remnants of the remover and degrease the surface of the nail. By the way, some beauty brands produce special degreasers for nails, they are also very effective and convenient to use.

Apply base coat

Be sure to use a base coat to prevent yellowing nail plate and will provide better adhesion to the varnish. Spread the base in a thin layer, slightly stepping back from the cuticle. Do not skip this step, even if you plan to cover your nails with light varnish.


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Video tutorial on creating a manicure

Beauty blogger Lena Sevelenium has prepared a simple and understandable video tutorial on how to create a basic manicure at home. We look!

Should you do a trim manicure?

Nowadays, the most popular is the procedure for unedged (European) manicure, the schemes for the creation of which we presented above. With this manicure, the cuticle is not trimmed, but softened with the help special means(remover) and then moves away.

If you usually follow the scheme unedged manicure, it is better not to start trimming the cuticle: the more often you trim it, the rougher it becomes and the harder it is to remove it.

In addition, the cuticle acts as a barrier and protects the skin from infections. If you are still used to trimming (classic) manicure, but would like to switch to European, just stop trimming the cuticle, start using a remover - and be patient. Fortunately, the process is reversible, and if you do not cut the cuticle, with regular European manicure over time, the cuticle will become softer and thinner.

How to do a French manicure at home?


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French is one of the classic types of manicure. If the tip of the nail is highlighted with a contrasting strip, then it is a jacket in front of you. The canonical version assumes a combination of "pink translucent varnish plus white stripe”, But today, more and more often in French manicure, different and also different textures are used - both shimmery, and glitter, and matte.

According to the latest trends, the colored line at the tip of the nail does not have to be straight. But if you want to create a classic version of the jacket, then this problem will be the main one that you have to solve.

The most common way is to use special stencils to create a jacket. You will only need to glue the stencil (it should start not right at the base of the nail, but step back a little from it) and mark the tip with varnish. When it dries, peel off the stencil: a perfectly even strip will remain on the nail.


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To quickly and easily draw an even strip, a brush for French manicure, the edge of which is not straight or beveled, but with a semicircle "cut" in the center. Such brushes are sold only in specialized stores, so you will have to spend some time looking for it, but it will save you a lot of time when creating a jacket.


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The third way (and perhaps the easiest one) is to buy special stickers for a jacket. You just need to glue the ready-made strip of the selected color to the edge of the nail.

French manicure: step by step photo instructions

For someone who is skillful enough to work with brushes for manicure, a jacket will be easy to do. You will need the actual brush itself (the thinnest of all possible), a transparent base, pale pink or varnish of another light shade, white or any colored varnish with which you will paint a strip on the tip of the nail, as well as a fixative varnish.

Apply a clear base coat.

Apply a light pink or beige varnish in two layers, wait a couple of minutes until it dries.


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With a thin artistic brush, carefully paint the tip of the nail with white or colored varnish, creating the very "smile" that distinguishes the jacket from other types of manicure.


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How to do a quartz manicure?

A nail plate with imitation of streaks and veins, as on the surface of quartz, is one of the main nail trends recent years... How to repeat this image? First, stock up on a light pink varnish with a translucent texture, white varnish, a toothpick or a needle and, of course, base and topcoats.

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Apply a base coat and paint your nails with a pale pink translucent varnish in several layers (for example, a varnish for a classic jacket is suitable). In this case, it is not so much the specific shade that is important as the texture: the varnish should not be dense, otherwise it will not work to create the effect of quartz.

Wait until the layers of pink varnish dry properly, and start creating those very white "veins" that distinguish this type of manicure from the rest. Draw them with a toothpick, a needle or a special manicure brush with old or mother-of-pearl varnish typed on it. Draw the lines in a chaotic manner, and then, before the polish has time to dry, cover the nails with another layer of translucent pink polish so that the lines end up being slightly blurred.

Apply a clear top coat.

How to get a matte manicure?

To make a matte manicure, which has recently become a serious competitor to the usual glossy one, is easiest with the help of a special matte coating: many nail brands are producing these today. The coating can be colored or transparent - the latter can be supplemented with any other glossy varnish to turn it into a matte finish.

  • You will need: nail polish remover or nail degreaser, cotton pad, color varnish of any shade, matte finish.


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Apply a special degreaser to your nails or wipe with a cotton pad dipped in nail polish remover.

Apply any varnish from your collection in two layers. It can be with a dense or translucent texture, with shimmer or glitter, metallic or pearlescent. But it is worth clarifying that an ordinary monochromatic varnish with a dense texture will look more impressive in combination with a matte top.


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Make sure that the coating is perfectly even, without the slightest flaws. A matte top will accentuate imperfections, so if you are not satisfied with something, it is better to repaint your nail. Also keep in mind that a matte finish can change the original shade of the varnish - for example, make it lighter. Apply a matte finish to the nail. The manicure is ready!


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You can learn about other ways how to create a matte manicure using available tools from.

How to do a marble manicure?

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Marble manicure in your own way outward appearance resembles a quartz crystal, as it is made according to the same principle. In this case, it is proposed to create a pattern on the nails that imitates the surface of marble tiles with multi-colored veins. How to quickly create it?

  • You will need: base clear coat, white varnish, black varnish, gray varnish, manicure or fine art brush, sponge, transparent top coat.

As usual, start by applying a layer of base coat to protect the nail plate.


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Apply white varnish in one or two coats, depending on how dense the texture is. Your task is to create a coverage without "bald spots". Wait for the varnish to dry properly.


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With black varnish, using a special manicure brush or the thinnest art brush, paint thin stripes on the nails in a chaotic manner.

Place a few dots on the nails with gray varnish. Do this when the black lines are dry so as not to smudge the previous coat of varnish.

Gently apply a clean cosmetic sponge to the surface of the nail: this action will help create those "marble" stains.


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Secure the effect with a transparent cover.

DIY mirror manicure

The easiest way to create a mirror manicure is to use a special glitter powder (rub), which can be found in specialized stores. Also, you will have to use not ordinary, but gel polish. In addition, you will need special gel polish coatings (base and top), a UV lamp and a cosmetic sponge.

Apply a special transparent base for gel polish, hold your nails under a UV lamp for two minutes, so that the coating has time to harden.


Every girl wants to look “one hundred percent”, and manicure is not the last place in the image. By well-groomed hands, it is easy to identify a girl who looks after herself. Agree, no one likes to look at broken, unpolished nails.

Most of us are accustomed to painting our nails with varnish of the same color, and the maximum that you can decide on on weekdays is a few rhinestones or a pair of highlighted nails in a different color according to the teachings of Feng Shui.
However, the monotony is boring, and you often want something unusual. Due to the inability of the girls, they refuse such experiments, but in this article we have collected 10 best photos creative manicure lessons for any occasion.

Option 1. White with stripes

Paint your nails with white polish. Wait until it is completely dry and glue thin silver metallic manicure strips (tape for nails) to the nail (or several nails). Such strips can be bought in a store or ordered on the Internet, they cost about 50 rubles per roll of one color. Use nail clippers to cut off excess strips. Remember to cover your nails with clear polish or a fixing agent. It turned out to be a great everyday manicure!

Option 2. Blue and white stripes


Cover the nails with dark blue varnish, wait until dry. Glue 2 wide stripes of white on some or all of the nails, pinch off the excess ends. Draw a small heart on the tip of your fingers with a thin brush. Do not forget to seal with clear varnish.
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Option 3. Flag of the United Kingdom


There are a lot of fans of such a manicure, but not everyone can do this with their own hands. For such a design, you will need 3 varnishes: red, white and blue, as well as brushes of different thicknesses.
Apply 1-2 layers of blue varnish, let it dry. With a brush, draw a cross on the nail with white varnish, and 4 diagonal lines from the center with a thinner brush. Using the thinnest brush, paint a cross with red varnish inside white cross... Secure with clear varnish. The flag is ready!

Option 4. Black matte + gloss


A very stylish evening manicure for girls who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd. Apply matte black polish all over your nails, let it dry. Next, you need to take masking tape and cut out a zigzag (the pattern can be any). Apply tape to your nail and paint over the remaining half of the nail with glossy black varnish. It is not necessary to cover with transparent varnish, otherwise you will spoil the combination of matte and glossy shades.

Option 5. Pineapple motive


Gorgeous manicure for summer and beach!

Cover your nails with yellow varnish, then with a thin brush brown draw diamonds with dots inside. Highlight the brown lines with white varnish. Green varnish draw grass on the tips of your nails. The pineapple is ready!

Option 6. Clear geometry


Such a manicure is suitable for both the office and leisure. On unpainted nails, glue a triangle of scotch tape and paint the free ends with silver metallic varnish. Next, move the triangles closer to the hole and outline the shape with a simple pencil. Fill the resulting triangle with gold polish.

Option 7. Skin effect


Coat the nails with the desired color in two layers. Without waiting for the second layer to dry, attach a piece of fabric mesh to the nail and press. Remove the fabric carefully. Can be fixed with clear varnish. Such a manicure can be worn both in the office and on an evening out, it all depends on the color.

Option 8. Bow


Cover your nails with turquoise varnish and let it dry. Paint the tip diagonally with white varnish, try to make a curved line, as in the picture. When the varnish is dry, draw a bow in black along the line where the flowers join. Such an exquisite manicure can be done for a celebration or simply worn to work by drawing bows only on some nails.

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Option 9. From rich to light


A very interesting manicure for everyday wear - not flashy and original at the same time. You can achieve such color transitions with just two varnishes: the main color and white. Paint your thumbs with varnish. Then, on paper, make 4 midpoints of this varnish. Take White color and start dripping at these points. In the first one drop, in the second - two, and so on. Mix varnish at each point and paint the corresponding fingers.

Option 10. Stains on the nails


Perhaps, with such a pattern, you can go anywhere. On the main white nail color, drip blue and light blue drops. Use a needle to make streaks in a chaotic manner. Secure with clear varnish.

Which manicure did you like the most?

How to make a manicure unusual?

Every modern girl tries to take care of her hands, but not everyone at home will be able to build up their nails or use a nail design. But making an unusual nail design is easy.

Preparation for work

  1. It is necessary to purchase an instrument that in appearance resembles ballpoint pen with a tip with a round end. Professionals call this tool dots. With it, you can make dots and circles. This instrument can be made at home. To do this, take a pencil with an eraser at the end. Insert a round-end stationery needle into the eraser.
  2. In the store you need to buy stickers for French manicure.
  3. Buy varnishes in different shades, glitter and shellac.
  4. You can also use old newspapers, with their help you can create a creative manicure.
  5. Nail polish remover, fixer, varnish base.

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Volumetric manicure at home

How to complete the original When all the necessary materials have been purchased, you can start creating your own original nail design at home. First you need to prepare your nails, for this you need to give them correct shape, sand, polish and trim all cuticles as required.

To create interesting design nails at home, you need to take varnishes and dots. There should be varnishes a large number of, at least two. Of course, we must not forget about bright colours... Exists different types unusual manicure:

  1. The first option for an interesting manicure is the right points.
  2. An unusual manicure of the second type is a moon jacket.
  3. The third type of creative manicure is newspaper.
  4. The fourth type of original manicure is the shellac method.

To create a manicure with the correct points, cover the surface with the first layer of colored varnish, you must try to do this smoothly and beautifully. Then they take dots and dip them in a different color, after that they touch the painted surface. You have the perfect point. The simplest and most common drawing is chaotic drawing. Another option is to connect five dots, and then dip the dots into a varnish of a different color and put a dot in the middle, you get a flower. You can make a large point dark color, and then lower the dots to the lighter tone and put a small dot. It turns out so unusual and beautiful. After the nails are dry, they must be covered with clear varnish.

The cover of the moon jacket has become popular with almost all women.

In a moon jacket, you can experiment and use different color components. So, let's start creating beauty on the hand. It is necessary to take varnishes of two different colors, as well as stickers for a straight line. Then we cover the nail surface with an even layer of varnish. We cut out the sticker with a crescent moon and glue it not on the tip of the nail, but at the base. Next, paint over with a different color.