Shellac on the nails is a practical and sophisticated version of manicure, which has found popularity among girls and women of all ages. This type of manicure, performed on short nails, is especially relevant. It is ideal for everyday activities and evening events, the only difference is color and design.
Features of applying Shellac gel polish on short nails
Shellac is a nail coating that combines the benefits of varnish and gel. Among the main advantages of using gel polish are:
- Durability;
- Security;
- Smooth coating;
- Glossy shine;
- Execution speed;
- Nail strengthening;
- Large selection of design options.
Among other things, shellac will help strengthen the natural nail plate.
Carry out the process of applying shellac both in salons and at home in the presence of a starting set of tools and materials.
Decorate short nails with shellac is easy, just follow the rules and features of the technique of applying gel polish:
- Remove from the nails the remains of the previous design with a nail file or a fraser;
- We polish nails with buff to eliminate bumps;
- We apply the base coat, hold it under the lamp;
- We apply colored shellac and add drawings or patterns as desired, dry;
- Cover with top, dry and remove the sticky layer.
The essence of shellac application is extremely simple, and the procedure itself is very fast, which saves a lot of time. Such a design will last two to three weeks, depending on external factors.
Fashionable shellac colors for short nails
The most popular design option for short nails using gel polish is the one-color version, in which the nails are painted in the same color. To create such a manicure, more than 250 different shades of shellac for every taste are provided.
The leading position among the shades of gel polish is occupied by nude nuances.
However, in recent seasons, haute couture shows have seen a new trend in manicure. Colorful deep tones with red, blue and green undertones are gaining more and more popularity. Pearl shades are also acceptable.
In addition to the monophonic design of short nails, the option using different shades of the same color looks interesting. In this case, each nail is coated with a different gel polish in a single color scheme, thus creating a kind of ombre transition from the thumb to the little finger.
Nyudovy
Nude shades for several years hold a leading position in various fields of fashion, including in the nail service. Natural colors are ideal for everyday manicure, while giving the nails a well-groomed appearance.
The most popular shades of nude shellac:
- Ivory;
- Corporeal;
- Beige;
- Peach;
- Light pink;
- Light gray.
Nude colors are perfectly combined with various designs, drawings, rhinestones, and look very beautiful and harmonious in a plain manicure.
Red
The most fashionable shade of red this year is the nuance of Marsala that many stylists and their clients have loved. Besides him, tones are also in fashion:
- Wine;
- Bordeaux;
- Cold red;
- Satin
- Copper.
Shellac with a red undertone is ideal for evening events, in particular a rich bright shade. Darker options are suitable for all occasions.
Green
The record on the popularity of shellac green shade "Emerald". Colorful dark green nails perfectly complement any look from business to holiday. In addition, other green tones are trending, in particular:
- Olive;
- Malachite;
- Viridan;
- Mint;
- Nephritis.
A green manicure does not need additional jewelry or drawings. A plain emerald or mint shade of shellac on the nails looks elegant and rich at the same time.
Blue
Lovers of blue and blue were lucky, they got the opportunity to use their favorite shades in manicure and look fashionable. Masters of nail service recommend applying gel polish in shades:
- Indigo;
- Piano;
- Heather;
- Ultramarine;
- Sapphire.
Another important color trend is variations of green and blue tones. Especially fashionable is the shade of the sea wave and turquoise.
Purple
Coating nails with purple shellac is the new beauty-life hack for any girl. Violet nuances help to emphasize the natural skin tone and are necessary when creating a romantic light image.
Of lilac tones, preference should be given:
- Lilacs
- Amethyst;
- Eggplant;
- Wisteria;
- Violet.
Along with lilac shades, extremely popular violet nuances are: purple, grape, blackberry, charoite and taupe, which is a mixture of purple with brown and gray tones.
Fashionable design with shellac for short nails
In addition to choosing fashionable shades of shellac, when creating a beautiful manicure, you should pay attention to the most popular designs. To decorate shellac, use drawings, rhinestones, broths and special techniques for applying gel polish.
The most popular shellac nail designs:
- With holes;
- With rhinestones;
- In the style of ombre;
- With foil;
- French.
Due to the thin coating of nails with shellac, in the presence of an additional design, the nails still look neat and natural.
Ombre
The ombre effect or gradient is popular in almost all fashion areas from fashion design to hairdressing. It is not surprising that he also gained fame among nail art. In this case, the ombre on the nails is created in two ways:
- The first is a smooth transition on one nail from a lighter shade to a dark one;
- The second is to paint each nail in a separate tone, but in a single color scheme.
The second option requires a large selection of shellac shades, and the first transitions can be created from completely different colors.
When creating shell ombre, one to four shades can be used, while they can be from a different color spectrum.
French
Contrary to popular belief, the jacket is suitable not only for long nails, but also for short ones. Along with the classic jacket, nail art masters actively use color options when they draw the jacket in bright saturated shades.
For short nails create a French manicure in combinations:
- Pink and black;
- Blue and silver;
- Green and Gold;
- Red and gray.
There are many options for using a color jacket, depending on the purpose of the manicure and personal preferences of the client. Moreover, it is also suitable for work and for evening celebrations.
With foil
The use of foil in the creation of manicure is relevant not only when modeling with gel, but also with shellac. Using the foil, you can print on the nails a variety of patterns, drawings and shapes at the request of the client.
Some masters cover with a foil a whole single nail to give the manicure a twist.
Foil for manicure is silver and golden, which allows you to combine it with various shades of gel polish. However, more color foil options have recently appeared.
It is imprinted on top of a special bonding gel polish, which initially draw the necessary pattern, or use a special foil with drawings. 
With rhinestones
Rhinestones are the most common and popular method of decorating manicure. They come in various shapes and colors, which contributes to a rich selection of nail designs. Rhinestones cover the entire nails, stand out the jacket, draw geometric shapes or add on top of the pattern.
Along with rhinestones, kamifibuki and broths are used, mainly as a supplement to close the remaining gaps in the design. With their help, you can create a minimalist everyday or bright evening manicure.
With a hole
A manicure with a hole is an ideal solution for owners of short nails. Using shellac, it is especially convenient to shape the hole and give it the correct and accurate shape of an oval or triangle.
The hole at the edge of the nail is left free or stained with additional color, depending on the wishes. Some people prefer to highlight the hole with sequins or rhinestones.
Shellac drawings on short nails
A particularly popular design for short nails is stamping. This method is widespread both among nail service masters, and among those who prefer to engage in manicure at home.
Along with the stamps, stickers for nails are actively used, which cover the entire plate. They are combined mainly with plain manicure, rarely adding rhinestones or sparkles.
Some masters prefer to independently draw on the nails various designs with shellac. Most often depicted:
- Flowers;
- Geometric patterns;
- Abstraction
- Natural and animal motives;
- Patterned elements.
Also, depending on the time of year, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and hearts are painted for Valentine's Day. And especially inventive even depict Easter cakes.
Flowers
A floral manicure is considered a kind of classic. When creating a shellac design on short nails, special stickers or stamps with the image of flowers are mainly used.
Many nail art masters prefer shellac to draw roses, tulips and daisies. Professionals create entire floral arrangements. However, for home manicure it is recommended to resort to the use of stamps.
Geometry
To create a beautiful manicure using gel polish will help geometric patterns. From geometry, the most trendy options for short nails are:
- Points;
- Vertical stripes;
- Stylized corners;
- Broken lines;
- Zigzags
- Polygons.
In a manicure with a geometric pattern, shades from different colors are used, combining with sequins and a matte finish.
Abstraction
Shellac abstract manicure is made from combinations of several colors. In most cases, it resembles nail stains. However, some masters create entire abstract paintings, inspired by the work of famous artists.
For short nails, with the help of shellac, abstract curls and lines are created, interwoven with each other in fancy patterns. It is recommended that one or two nails be emphasized with such a pattern.
Natural motives
Choosing natural motives to create a beautiful manicure, you can resort to various methods of applying them. Some masters manually draw natural elements, while others use special stamps.
Natural drawings include:
- Animals;
- Fruits;
- Leaves;
- Traces.
A particularly common type of natural motifs on the nails is a leopard print. You can also decorate short nails with berries and leaflets with curls.
Patterns
The easiest way to decorate short nails are with curls. Such patterns are quite easily and quickly done with shellac or acrylic paints. Patterns can be complemented with rhinestones, foil, broths and dots.
Patterns blend perfectly with a plain manicure or jacket. They are placed along the entire length of the nail, along the edges or on the side, depending on the preferences of the client.
