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So, a manicure on September 1 must meet three criteria:
- manicure should be soft and calm shades;
- no defiant decor;
- the length of the nails should be moderate.
At first glance, it seems that with such a modest introductory, the choice of “beauty on the nails” options will be limited, but our expert, nail studio owner Nonna Nevolyaeva assures that any manicure can be made festive, because “the devil is in the details.” A manicure can look stylish due to the difference in coatings – textures, glitters, shimmers, stamping, gradient. The main thing is moderation in their use. Remember that we still go to school on September 1st.
Manicure fashion trends in 2022
- pastel designs (marshmallow shade, trendy colors unicorn, mermaid are fashionable today);
- Nude manicure in shades of beige and light brown;
- classic French manicure in two colors – basic “camouflage” (flesh) and light (most often white) for the “smile” line;
- moon manicurein which the second color is given at the base of the nail and not at the tip;
- matte manicure. It is done using matte varnishes or a top coat with a matte effect, which is applied over any varnish;
- easy manicure for school with small drawings or stickers – minnie mouse ears, cat;
- Ombre – a smooth transition on the nails from a shade darker to a light shade.
Classic options for school
Since September 1 is still a holiday, it is implicitly believed that on Knowledge Day, schoolgirls can afford a little more in terms of choosing the color and length of the manicure. Therefore, if you decide on this day to simply apply a protective coating on your nails, it’s not worth it, with such a “modest” option you will still have time to be like the whole next year, but by September 1 you can ask the manicurist to do something unusual, but at the same time discreet corresponding to the occasion.
French classics
Firstly, a French manicure always adds a clear neatness to the nails, and secondly, even a classic French manicure can be diluted with unusual details. For example, highlight the tip of the nail with any other shade or fill the strip with glitter. You can also try a “reverse” jacket with a colored arc, repeating the bend of the cuticle. An original solution looks like a jacket on almond-shaped nails, the shape of which has recently returned to fashion.
matte texture
Such is the peculiarity of matte textures that even with washed out, neutral colors, their muted finish immediately draws attention to the nails. They are like a brooch that does not immediately catch the eye, but is always remembered. Choosing a manicure with a matte texture is the perfect solution for September 1st. And one more important nuance: due to the matte texture, dark and bright shades immediately become more restrained – what you need for a schoolgirl’s manicure.
clear quartz
Clear quartz promises to be the fall 2022 supertrend. Moreover, this is the option that will look good both on the hands of schoolgirls and students. A translucent coating of a milky pink hue, slightly “mist” from the inside, with barely noticeable streaks, looks unusual and fresh. The undoubted advantage of such a manicure is versatility. Quartz-effect nails will look appropriate both at the celebration and at the lessons.
Nail tattoo
This is such pampering, but very sweet, which, as it were, hints that even an excellent student at heart can be a rebel. Tattooing on the nails adds the right zest to even the most classic manicure, but at the same time it will not look defiant. Moreover, you can make a “tattoo on the nails” even at home. It is enough to apply a basic body base, and stick a purchased slider sticker or a small clipping from newspapers and magazines on it. The simplest geometric shapes will also look good on nails: hearts, crystals, crosses, moon, sun, stars and constellations. The simpler they are, the more stylish the options will be. On top, you can fix it with a transparent varnish.
Classic university options
Since September 1 comes immediately after the hot summer months, stylists believe that the same jacket, but with “hot” elements, will be ideal for studying. Such a kind of hello to summer! According to the Color Institute Panton, the most fashionable trends of summer 2022 will be red-orange, coral with golden undertones and good old neon. But if the latter is still too bright a color for female students, then highlighting the “nail smile” with coral or red-orange will create a new mood for the manicure, while it will look very neat.
The fashion trend this season when modeling a jacket is considered to be a game not only with the color scheme of shades and various decor, but also with the type of varnish applied to the nail plate. After all, a bend in the form of a strip can have not only a different width, but also a different geometric shape:
- zigzag, both small and large;
- oval, which is best suited for nails of medium length;
- lace – looks best on a square shape;
- with double or triple fold line.
If you are tired of French, there are other options.
Veil
Despite the fact that there are clear references to the grunge style in the veil technique, this option is quite acceptable for modern students. True, it is better to combine it with dresses. The “veil” technique itself is created using a pattern made with dark varnish on a light or light / dark varnish on a transparent basis. This element can cover both the entire nail and part of it, it all depends on the mood of the master and the model.
Gradient manicure
The gradient is a great alternative to the classic jacket, but so that it does not look too elegant, it is better to use nude, warm pink, muted contrasting shades. An ideal option for study would be a pearl-based manicure with a gradient from the center of the nail. In nail trends, this technique is called the blush effect, since in most cases the base will be light varnish, and a pink or peach shade is shaded from the center of the nail.
“Naked” manicure
Negative Space or otherwise “naked” manicure should be tried at least once by every fashionista. It is so relevant and stylish that even with a very strict outfit, it adds stylish negligence and indifference to the opinions of others to the image of the hostess. The essence of Negative Space is to create a geometric pattern or any other pattern with colored varnish, covering not the entire nail, but only part of it. It looks like bright shades are applied to “naked” nails.
Classic options for college
Delicate classics with elements of geometry
Those who decide to continue their education in college have already left adolescence, but they cannot yet be called completely adult students, therefore, the images that they should choose for their studies should be restrained and appropriate. Therefore, sharp, fashionable “claws”, a bright gradient on the nails will look too pretentious, but a gentle classic with a little “hooligan” interspersed with geometric details on one or two nails is quite appropriate. Here are two great examples:
Lunar manicure
Lunar manicure adds to well-groomed hands the effect of “pianist’s brushes” – sophisticated and noble. The main thing is to choose muted, pastel colors that will focus on the manicure, but not “scream” about it. The ideal options are:
How to do a manicure on September 1 at home
The most popular manicure option, appropriate in any situation, is a jacket. The design is both elegant and simple, easy to implement. So, here’s how to make it at home:
- Apply a base layer on your nails.
- Top coat your nails with soft pink or beige varnish.
- Wait 30-50 seconds until the varnish is completely dry, then carefully stick special French strips on your nails, separating the smile line. You can use ordinary tape, attaching it to the base in the same way. If the tape has a high degree of stickiness, then you risk damaging the varnish. First press the strips to the skin, and only then to the nail.
- Apply white varnish to the smile line. By the way, do not try to make the edge of the nail too wide (no more than 5 mm), otherwise the nails will look too theatrical.
- Wait 30-40 seconds, remove the tape, cover the nails with a transparent fixative.
Tips for girls from experts
Nina Livshits, winner of the WOMANdayproNail award, owner of the nail-design studio:
Despite all the variety of shapes, textures, original solutions that the nail industry offers today, there are universal tips that will come in handy for anyone who dreams of a perfect manicure:
- Focus on your natural form. Sharp claws are in fashion today, soft square tomorrow, something new will appear the day after tomorrow, but no matter how much you love the latest trends, the best solution is to focus on your natural nail shape. Ideally, it should be a “reflection” of the cuticle bend.
- Few people know that the professionalism of a manicurist largely depends on whether she correctly “prepares” her nails for applying varnish. Before coating the base, the nails must be degreased, otherwise the varnish will not hold as well as we would like – the “life expectancy” of the manicure will be short. Take a cotton pad, soak it in nail polish remover and rub your nails a little to make sure they clean their surface. The main thing is not to be too zealous: there is a risk of damaging the surface of the plate if the pressure is too great.
- The choice of color for a manicure, as well as the choice of eyeshadow for makeup, should adapt to the natural personality of the girl. Cold, “winter” colors do not suit pale skin of the hands, matte or gradient technique suits tanned skin (this creates a strong effect of “dirty nails”).
Universal colors – translucent pink, red, powdery (by the way, it should be such that the cuticle does not look reddish against its background). These shades are universal, suit almost everyone and are guaranteed to give nails a neat look.