The ombre technique has remained in fashion for quite some time, and therefore only arrives in the regiment of adherents of the trend. This is a very original design method, popular in creating clothes, dyeing hair, manicure and even decorating the interior. Ombre gel polish is predominantly made by active and fashionable girls, and the colors chosen for manicure can tell a lot about the person himself, his tastes and passions. How to make ombre in stages? Is it possible to make such a manicure at home? Let's try to figure it out.
What is ombre?
The term itself came from the French language. Translated, it means "darkened" or "having a shadow." This season, ombre nail polish is the most popular trend. Externally, this method is a combination on one nail of several similar shades in one palette. The combination should be harmonious, and the transition of colors should be smooth. Otherwise, ombre gel polish can be called a gradient and make it both horizontal and vertical. Achieving this effect is not as easy as it might seem. There is a special coating technique. And every fashionable girl should learn this technique, since the ombre looks great on nails of any length.
There are three varieties of ombre manicure. In the first case, a transition is made from dark to light. In the second transition on the nail plate goes to a more contrasting shade. Finally, the third variety involves the transition to the nails of the whole hand. In addition, each nail is painted in the colors of one palette, but with a slope in a more radical shade.
Color variations and combination options
A contrasting combination of shades when properly designed gives an original and vibrant design. For example, you can recall the spectacular duet of red and blue or purple and yellow. In one version of a manicure, contrasting shades can be combined to create a blurry or gradual transition.
Ombre gel polish within one color palette looks quite elegant and can complement the image of a successful business woman. This combination is close to the classic ombre manicure, which represents a transition from light blue to dark blue. In principle, a maximum of five different shades is allowed in a manicure, but the gradient in three colors is the most popular.
Masters in salons often recommend combining ombre gel polish with other popular techniques, for example with a jacket. Additionally, you can decorate a manicure with multi-colored or plain rhinestones. To maintain the brightness and freshness of the manicure for a long time, gel polish is just fine.
The highlight of gel coatings
Ombre gel polish is not only a beautiful result, but also a long work. But the effect achieved is worth the effort, and without visible changes, the manicure will last three weeks or longer. Gel coating implies a long manicure, and therefore, just before the procedure, it is better to try to realize the desired result using ordinary varnish. But there is nothing impossible, and it is quite possible to master such a manicure technique at home. Before work, you need to prepare all the necessary tools for manicure. In particular, varnishes of various shades, a transparent base for manicure, a fixing agent, a porous sponge or a brush will be needed. To correct flaws you will need nail polish remover, oily cuticle cream and cotton pads.
From simple
You need to start manicure with ombre gel polish from the classics in order to work out a smooth tonal transition within one color scheme. And the best possible result is impossible without proper preparation of the nail plate.
- So, lubricate the cuticle with a protective oily cream to limit the risk of varnish. If the cream gets on the nail plate, then the varnish will lie unevenly and the overall result will be far from ideal.
- Apply the base base on the nails. If there is no perfect evenness, then it is better to take a leveling base. In the absence of problems, ordinary colorless varnish will also work. But the latter must be applied in two layers and allowed to dry thoroughly.
- It's time to apply the primary color. Apply the varnish in two layers and let dry.
- Using a porous sponge, apply dark varnish to the edge of the nail. You do not need to press, otherwise the varnish will soak into the sponge.
- Now it’s the turn of the fixer, which levels the surface of the nail and makes the result presentable. Apply a few coats for the best effect.
- Admire the gradient on your nails!
To difficult
Having mastered the basic method, we will improve the ombre with gel polish. The master class begins with a manicure and shaping the nails. To protect the cuticle from varnish, you need to apply a cream. Today, there is often a manicure technique using special foil, which can be purchased at cosmetics stores or manicure departments. This type of design is gaining popularity, and therefore many manufacturers produce special varnishes. On nails, this coating reacts to heat and changes color.
Again, such a coating is possible with both a conventional and a gel base. We have already examined the ombre with ordinary varnish, and now it’s the turn of a gel manicure workshop. To do this, you need to prepare a manicure set, buff, ultraviolet lamp, a piece of foil, a porous sponge or a thin brush made of nylon. To degrease nails, you need a dehydrator, and directly for manicure you will need a base, a final coating, several colored gel varnishes and a solvent. Of the optional accessories, you may need cotton swabs, wipes to wipe the brush, a toothpick and a greasy cream.
Process tricks
If you make ombre on nails with gel polish, then it is more rational to leave the base of the nail colorless. In this case, the manicure will last longer, since the growing part of the plate will not stand out much. Care must be taken to use a solvent, since removing the varnish can damage the pattern. But at the same time, the surplus needs to be completely eliminated, otherwise when drying it will pull all the varnish along with it.
Before applying varnish, use a buff to sand the surface. After treat the nails with a dehydrator. Apply the gel polish base in several layers and leave to dry under an ultraviolet lamp.
Ombre with foil is more suitable for beginners, since it does not require special skill. Paint your nails in a light tone and dry well. On a piece of foil, apply two gel polishes and use a toothpick to mark their boundaries. Blot the varnish with a sponge and apply it on the nails. To blur the color, move the sponge over the nail. Remove excess varnish with a cotton swab from the skin. Apply the finish and dry the nails.
Ombre with a thin brush means applying varnish to the middle of the nail with feathering the lower border. For a smooth transition, the brush should be wiped more often with a napkin.
Contraindications for applying gel polish
To the great joy of all devoted fans of long-term manicure, everyone can use gel polish, since it is harmless and does not contain toxins. In addition, gel polish has a protective function and protects the nails from brittleness and delamination. But masking the fungus with a gel is not worth it, as the effect will be deplorable. Therefore, before you make ombre gel polish, make sure that your nails are healthy, have a decent length and do not break from the slightest load. To do this, you need not only to look after the external condition of the nails, but to drink a course of vitamins and monitor the amount of calcium in the diet.
Gel Coating Ideas
For the first time, a white gradient manicure is good, which, by the way, is called a close relative of the French. A very elegant result is explained by the delicate transitions of white, cream and pink. In addition, white sets off the tan. Black gradient manicure is very dramatic and will certainly draw attention to the hands of its mistress. The same effect is observed with red ombre gel polish. Step by step with a photo, such a manicure seems simple and even everyday, but a woman who is confident and moderately daring will choose a red ombre. She will not allow herself to be sloppy and minor defects. Her image in general and her manicure in particular are an object of imitation. The length of the nails is not a decisive factor, and on short nails the ombre looks just as impressive.