Lunar manicure

A few years ago the world was swept by a wave of French manicure : it was versatile, did not oblige to a certain style in clothes and emphasized the natural beauty of nails. However, the times are changing, and the idea of ​​the French manicure today is gradually becoming obsolete, and, of course, another, equally original and universal version could not fail to replace it.

Now we are talking about the so-called lunar manicure, which today can be seen in the hands of many stars and women of fashion. This technique of nail art is suggested by nature itself, even its name is associated with the physiological structure of the nail, and not the cosmic body, as one might think at first glance: at the base of the nail there is a lunula that resembles an inverted month in shape (it is also accentuated by colored varnish) , and from this association the technique got its name.

The very idea of ​​a manicure is not new - it was safely forgotten after the 1940s, and today it is reborn again. Then the moon manicure was done in neutral shades - beige, pink and white, but now we see a combination of bright and contrasting colors.

How to make a moon manicure?

The technique of performing the moon manicure is very simple, but the number of stages depends on the state of the nails:

1. Since this technique focuses attention on the base of the nail, it is natural that the preliminary manicure should be done perfectly. Therefore, the first step is correction of the cuticle .
2. Now you can begin to color the nail: first you use a colorless base that aligns the plate. This is an important stage that can not be ignored, as in the moonlight manicure is very important accurate, almost perfect execution: any unevenness will be noticeable due to the minimum of decorations and clear lines.
3. A color varnish is applied to the colorless varnish base: its choice depends on personal preferences, but the only condition is that it should be matte, since on the mother-of-pearl, the moon manicure does not look so bright.
4. After the lacquer dries completely, a stencil is applied to the base of the nail: a small sticker that can be round (forms a pronounced arc), a semicircular (more natural variant) or a corner one (the original and impudent manicure will be obtained).
5. Having made sure that the stencil is tightly adhered, a free part of the nail is painted over with a contrast lacquer.

Advantages of the moon manicure

1. Lunar manicure is easy to do at home, unlike many other techniques where molding, artistic patterns, etc. are used.
2. Lunar manicure looks great on short nails, so to create it does not need to build-up or a long process of growing your own marigolds.
3. Lunar manicure looks original and at the same time does not oblige its bearer to a certain style of attire or makeup.
4. In order to diversify the moon manicure, it is enough to buy a few colors of varnish or stencils: this will appeal to those who are not used to puzzling over creative tasks and fantasizing over the decor.

Moonlight manicure options

You can diversify the moon manicure with the help of a stencil and color form:

1. Form . Stencils for the lunar manicure, as already mentioned, can be in the form of a circle, arc or corner. Sometimes it is also done with a flat strip.
2. Color of the lunar manicure . The basis for choosing the color of varnishes is that they create a contrast. It is desirable to use matte shades, as they better express the very idea of ​​technology. Today, the red moon manicure is popular, where the lunula is covered with a colorless varnish, and the rest of the nail is red.
3. A combination of techniques . Some girls in the creation of the lunar manicure use an element of French: in this case, not only the base of the nail but also its ending is accented.

The execution of the lunar manicure can be with the help of a conventional varnish, however this will require permanent staining.

Those who do not have a lot of time, moon manicure can do with shellac: in this case, the moon manicure will last longer, because the gel-varnish is stable and retains a decent appearance until the nails themselves grow.