Modern gel polish manicure – fashionable nail design “geometry”
Geometric patterns on nails gained popularity in the 60s. Fashionistas diligently drew bright lines, squares, triangles, and peas on the plates. Over time, the geometry trend came to an end.
Minimalistic designs with soft colours and discreet decors have become popular in recent years. Geometry patterns return with significant modifications, now using thin lines and muted shades.
In 2022 geometric manicure involves the application of straight lines, clean geometric shapes and contrasting colours. The Moon technique utilising stripes and quail pattern is among famous examples of this design.
How to choose a gel polish for geometric nail design
Choosing a polish may be a hard task. It is difficult to decide on a colour among a wide variety of shades. However, the geometric design narrows the selection down to 2-3 contrasting colours which shouldn’t even match each other perfectly – it’s all about your imagination.
Using different kinds of finishes may lead to interesting results. Apply glossy and matte top, shimmer and glitter or sequins on one plate. Separate he textures with clean lines. This may bring you some unique effect.
Ways of applying a geometric pattern with gel polish
To create shapes on the nails, use a thin brush with a long pile or a toothpick. This is a painstaking work that requires accuracy and confident movements from the master. Practice is also important – the more you train, the better results you will get each time.
You will need gel polishes of various colours and a transparent top. Cover your nails with a base tone and draw various shapes on it. It can only be outlines or solid objects. Cover the nail with a fixing polish.
The simplest geometric pattern on nails is stripes. Coat the plates with a light varnish and dry the coating. Stick strips of special foil on the nail. Apply another colour gel on top. Remove the strips. Cover your nails with a fixer.
With the help of adhesive tape, you will make an amazing design with smooth lines. Cut out the patterns you want. Cover your nails with shellac, dry and apply tape. Apply another colour gel on top. After drying, remove the adhesive tape from the nail plates.
For a polka dot design, use a dots tool with a metal ball on the end. It is easy even to form circle shapes on nails with it.
Use stamps to apply complex shapes. They are already patterned. It only remains to cover the stamp with shellac and press it against the prepared nail plate.
The standard technique of geometric design with gel polish includes several steps:
• hygienic processing of hands;
• application of base coat;
• application of colour coat;
• design creation;
• application of the top.
At the first stage, polish and degrease the nail plates. Then, apply the base and dry under the lamp for about a minute. Cover your nails with coloured gel polish, sealing the open edge. Dry the layer for at least 2 minutes. Reapply colour if necessary.
Next, move on to drawing geometric shapes. Use the method you like. Cover the finished pattern with a fixing polish and dry the nails for 3 minutes.
Geometry gel polish on nails of different lengths
Geometric manicure favourably emphasizes the length of the plates. Using different shapes and being inspired by works of avant-garde artists, you can create an incredible geometry artwork on long nails. French and half-moon designs also look stylish on long nails.
Strict patterns look especially elegant on short plates. There are some tips to make your nail plates visually longer: create round or square nail shape, always use longitudinal lines, and avoid transverse stripes.
Types of geometric design with a gel polish
We are offering several trendy geometric designs:
• Checkered art. The easy nail art that can be created with a brush or nail tape. Draw horizontal and vertical stripes on a plain background and cover them with a top.
• Black square. Apply a colour gel polish and draw a large square in the middle. It should not be black; you can choose any colour. Use a stencil to create an even figure.
• Heart. Apply one coat of the transparent nail polish and draw a coloured heart in the middle. You can use a stencil.
• Diagonal. Paint the nail in 2 colours, dividing the nail plate diagonally. Use adhesive tape for every application.
• Space. Create a texture background with a space effect on your nails, and then draw various lines.
• Abstract art. Create abstract and colourful shapes. To achieve this nail design, you can get some inspiration from the works of avant-garde artists. Do not be afraid to use bright, incongruous colours.
• Minimalism. Draw concise and unobtrusive shapes: dots, unpainted shapes, thin lines, etc. The drawing should be simple, and the entire design should consist of 2 colours.
• Origami. Search how origami animals look like. Their outlines are composed of geometric shapes. Choose an animal you like and redraw the image on the nails.
• French manicure. Traditional French manicure can be done in a geometric style. Draw a slanted, triangle or zigzag smile. Complete the design with graphics, stripes, checks or abstract patterns.
• Decoration. Use beads, sequins, crystal chips, or glitter for a more sophisticated design. Apply geometric patterns and stick decorations where the lines intersect.
• Colour block. Apply several colours to your nails, creating a border between the shades. Try any tones and textures you want.
•Shattered glass. To achieve this famous design, you need to use a special geometry foil. The elements are perfectly combined and allow you to create a great manicure.
• Black and white. The contrasting colours are the perfect choice for geometric designs. Draw black shapes on a white background or vice versa. Circles, checks, stripes, and silhouettes look great in this design.
Feel free to get creative with geometric manicure design. You can arrange the patterns in any way you like, and any accidental stroke can be turned into the highlight of your design.
Before you get started you will need a paper duct tape, metal ribbons, stencils, dotters and some more. All of which you can get by ordering online from the GLOSS COMPANY store. Our product line brings high-quality items for both beginners and professionals in the nail industry. The assortment includes about 200 stylish shades of shellacs, acrygels, consumables, supplementary liquids, starter kits and lamps.