Do you know how much the most expensive manicure in the world has cost over the past decade? It was made in Israel in 2019 and cost about 1 million shekels, which translated into dollars is about 280 thousand US dollars. Its estimated value was equal to the value of the materials used, namely large and small diamonds, amethysts, sapphires and rubies. The stones were cut in a special way to decorate the nail plate, but this did not reduce their price, rather, on the contrary, only increased them.



But it turns out, and the most ordinary manicure can look quite expensive and status, if you try hard to make it that way. And it is not at all necessary to pay fabulous amounts of money to famous craftswomen, because such a manicure can be done at home on your own.

Clear nail polish

First of all, it is important to understand that whatever color you choose to cover your nails, your hands must be well-groomed. After all, even the most beautiful and fashionable shades will not look aesthetically pleasing and expensive against the background of unkempt nails, coarse skin of the hands, "disheveled" cuticles. Another nuance is not a vulgar overloaded nail design with an abundance of multi-colored paints, stones and rhinestones.

Luxury and status are more minimalism than overkill. By the way, the actual length of nails in 2020 is not the maximum, but also the minimum, short, and the shape is not square, but round, oval or almond-shaped. We will tell you what options for nail coverage and design will look luxurious and expensive, but at the same time they will not require large expenses.

One of the most popular trendy manicure options in 2020 is fully transparent nails. No, this is not a variant of nude in enamel coating, but simply the minimum length of nails, without a free edge, covered with transparent glossy varnish or gel varnish. It can also be a therapeutic coating to strengthen the nail plate. The main thing is that it is really transparent, without admixtures of other shades.

This option is perfect for those who love naturalness and naturalness, as well as for all busy women and girls who are not used to spending a lot of time and money on nail design. A business lady, an athlete, a young mother - a transparent coating will be relevant for absolutely everyone. After all, a bright varnish still requires constant updating, and with transparent nails will grow back completely imperceptibly.

Nude

Nude shades will also appeal to all those who love naturalness. But here the main "trick" is that they will have a rich color, dense coating, and not a translucent or completely transparent texture. Nude colors include nude, beige, cream, pale pink shades, cappuccino or coffee with milk, milk, white, light gray.

The main difficulty in creating a nude manicure with enamel varnish or gel varnish is the evenness of its application. Masters advise first to align the nail plate well with a fine-abrasive file (buff) and give them an ideal shape. Under nude varnishes, it is imperative to apply a base, a transparent base - it is with its help that flawless smoothness is achieved.

Black color

Black, like white and gray, refers to the achromatic shades of the color spectrum. This means that it is neutral and will blend with any other color, as well as go with any clothing and any look. Unless if you want more romance and lightness, then black nails will not be appropriate.But for a business look, for a casual or street style, for sports women, a black manicure is best suited.

Dark shades look especially good on short lengths of nails, and therefore black nails can be made at home on their own, even in conditions of quarantine and the closure of nail salons. In this case, the shape of the nails can be different: make the one that will be most convenient for you. It is advisable to use a gray varnish or gel varnish "in its pure form", without an abundance of additional design and decor.

Shades of red

Another version of the most real classics. Along with black, white and gray, red nail polish has long been considered suitable for any outlet. In this case, you can choose any shades of red. Coral, scarlet, carrot, shades of orange and chili are perfect for spring and summer. In autumn, you can apply terracotta and brick shades to your nails, and in winter - dark burgundy, cherry and Marsala.

Make sure that the color of the red varnish is in harmony with your color type and matches the skin tone of your hands. On dark and tanned skin, red varnishes with a warm undertone look good, and on pale white-skinned and redhead girlson the contrary, varnishes with cold splashes of pink and purple. Red enamel varnish also requires careful application and preferably a transparent base on the nail plate.

Minimalistic graphics

Graphic minimalistic design looks great on nails. It can be anything: dots (also called "dots" or "polka dots"), thin stripes, a cage, geometric shapes of any shape. The most important thing is that this design looks really "minimal", without going overboard. Ideally, it can be done only on one or two nails on the hand, leaving the rest of the nails with a solid color without a pattern.

The most important thing in such a manicure to make it look really expensive is to combine no more than three shades in one design. They must be in harmony with each other without fail. It is best to use achromatic colors: black, white, gray, and brighter in combination with them. Another option is to paint geometric shapes, dots or stripes with silver and gold.

Pearlescent powder and rub

Overflows of all colors of the rainbow, it seems, can look somewhat vulgar and cheap, isn't it? But nail design experts give this advice: never use pearlescent and mirror polishes and powders on long nails. But if you apply nacre on short nails of a neat shape, it will look fashionable and relevant, and will add solemnity to your image.

Try to choose light colors for the background: beige and cream nude, the color of coffee with milk, as well as pastel delicate shades of pink, lavender, blue, salad, lemon. The rub in looks good on a pure snow-white color, but such a manicure requires special care in execution and a reliable top-coat after using the powder.