Ombré is the name of the effect that occurs when two colors flow together. At the moment this effect is extremely modern, be it in manicure or hair styling. It doesn't matter which colors are chosen. This depends entirely on personal taste as well as the style of the outfit. The great thing about this nail design is that although it looks complicated, it can actually be done quite easily at home. Believe it or not, you don't necessarily have to go to a manicure for ombre nails!
And not much is required in terms of materials, products or artificial skills for Ombre nails. All you need is a little imagination and of course a certain will. The basic products are two colors of nail polish of your choice, a sponge for applying the nail polish and a toothpick. Broadly speaking, you have the choice between two techniques for creating ombre nails.
Like before everyonePainting your fingernailsYou should also prepare them well first for the ombre nails. This includes thorough cleaning so that the paint lasts longer later. In this case, it is best not to cut off the cuticles, but rather push them backwards. Now choose the color of nail polish that you would like to have on the upper half of the nail. Use it to paint the entire nail and let the polish dry thoroughly. Next is the turn of the second color. Apply this to the lower half of the nail.
Also take the sponge to hand because you can use it to spread the second color a little upwards to create the overflowing effect. You can decide for yourself how long the transition should extend. Here too you have to wait until the paint has dried. In order to fix the two layers of varnish well and so that the design lasts longer, apply two layers of top varnish afterwards.
The second variant for applying nail polish
With this variant you also have to prepare the nails well by cleaning them and removing cuticles. Then choose the nail polish that will serve as the base color and paint the entire nail. While you wait for it to dry, you can spread a little of both colors of nail polish on a smooth and flat surface. But make sure that the two colors are as close to each other as possible. Now you need the toothpick, which you can use to let the two colors flow into each other. To do this, just stir them together in the middle (where they border each other), so to speak. Add the sponge to this mix and apply the polish that is on the sponge to the nail using dabbing movements. This will most likely result in more or less nail polish getting on the skin. However, you can easily remove this later with an ear swab dipped in nail polish remover. Finally, as with the first design variant, two more layers of top coat are added. After all, you want to enjoy your work of art for as long as possible, don't you?
You can achieve the great ombré effect on your fingernails without a sponge. If you would like to wear a little more shine on your fingernails and have an elegant manicure, glitter ombré nails might be a great idea. After cleaning and shaping your nails, apply a coat of clear base coat. This will prevent your nails from discoloring even the colored nail polish. If the base coat is already dry, you can apply the base color. To ensure that the nail polish lasts longer, it is recommended to apply two thin coats instead of one thick coat.
Now you can apply a layer of glitter nail polish. There should be as little glitter as possible on the brush for the first coat. Therefore, wipe the brush along the edge of the bottle and paint the entire fingernail. The tip of the nail can have a lot of glitter, while the lower part of the nail bed should be covered with as little glitter as possible. Allow this layer of glitter nail polish to dry and then apply the second layer of glitters. Now there can be a little more glitter on the brush. Continue to make sure that more glitter particles stick to the tip of the nail to create the desired ombré effect. To seal your nails, apply a colorless top coat.
The variant in which the lower part of the fingernails is completely covered with glitter and becomes lighter towards the tip also looks great. Just try what you like best. You really can't go wrong with ombrénails, as the color transition looks very attractive in all its forms.
Apply the varnish to the sponge
Ombre nails are incredibly multifaceted. The design possibilities that can decorate your hands are almost endless. This means that the nail designs can be created not just from two colors, but from any number of them. Choose several colored polishes, make stripes on the sponge and transfer the nail polish to the nails. The manicure can spice up simple outfits and add great, colorful accents.
Dab polish onto the nail
If you want to achieve a wild mix of colors, you can dab the sponge with different nail polishes and use them to stamp your nails. Do not make exact stripes for this, but rather spread drops of nail polish freely over the sponge. This creates great color gradients that are difficult to separate the eye from. You can of course combine the colors for your manicure according to your own taste. Whether you choose shades from a color palette or apply contrasting colors next to each other is of course entirely up to you.
Protect with a transparent layer of varnish
You can achieve a real eye-catcher by applying the individual colored nail polishes vertically rather than horizontally. This variant is particularly suitable for short fingernails because the vertical stripes make the fingernails appear longer and therefore more elegant. You can also combine the fingernails with other nail designs and design them as accent nails. You can use the ombre effect on all fingers or just decorate a single nail with it. The entire nail doesn't have to be designed in an ombré look. If you like wearing nude tones, a single stripe can act as an accent on the neutral base coat.
If you would rather wear an eye-catching manicure, you can also spice up your fingernails with glitter stones or pictures. If you dream of a happy and colorful nail design, you can also use the principle already described to create a rainbow nail design that will add a lot of color to your outfit. The soft, summery colors put you in a good mood and look absolutely fresh. Try out the diverse designs and enchant your hands with a beautiful, well-groomed and modern manicure.
