A bit of history: from Ancient China in 2015
The tradition to paint nails in red is rooted in the ancient ages. Archaeologists were able to establish that red manicure was actively used three thousand years ago in ancient Egypt and China. And in the latter it was believed that long nails are a sign of wisdom. For this reason, in Ancient China, nails and men and women have tried to grow. True, only such noblemen could afford such luxury.
Features of a red manicure
For hundreds of years the privileges of the nobility have lost their meaning, but the red manicure on the nails still allows you to feel like a queen. So that others can admire your hands, it is worth remembering some important rules of red manicure:
- Nails should be neat - no cracks, stripes, cuticles, hangnails. Otherwise, any flaw will attract attention. Therefore, if there are any drawbacks on the hands, the red nail coating should be discarded. The same applies to the application of varnish.
- Red manicure, as mentioned above, involuntarily attracts the eye, so not only the nails should be in excellent condition, but the skin of the hands should look dignified. The easiest way to make your hands look well-groomed - do not forget to use a nutritious and moisturizing cream.
- More spectacularly red manicure looks on long fingers. But the length of the nails is better left average: too long red nails look somewhat vulgar.
- Before applying a red lacquer, the base must be applied, otherwise the nail plate will acquire a yellowish or reddish tinge.
- The red lacquer does not fit with sports clothes and bows in the style of "natyurel". Clothes should not be picked up in tone with red lacquer, it is better to choose contrasting or bright harmonious things.
Video masterclass of applying red lacquer at home:
50 shades of red
Each girl chooses her own shade of red lacquer. Someone likes his orange tone, but someone prefers a rich purple-burgundy. It turns out that not everything is so simple with the choice of color. Psychologists have a whole theory about how the color of the varnish is related to the character. Preference for red shades give bright natures, preferring to be in sight. Their life is a holiday, at least in the soul they dream to shine and be in the spotlight.
To find the right shade of red, stylists advise to focus on their skin tone, which can be determined by the color of the veins. If the veins on the skin are glowing blue, it's a cold tone. If the color of the veins seems greenish - the skin is considered warm.
For the cold tone of the skin, blue shades of red lacquer are suitable:
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Warm shades of the skin will ideally blend in with the orange tint:
- Coral
- Strawberry
- Terracotta
- Scarlet
- Brick
On the most important day with red manicure
On the day of the wedding, the bride simply must look perfect, because all the attention of her guests is drawn to her. Each girl starts preparing for her most solemn day in a few months. This time is enough to think over every little thing.
Most brides represent a wedding manicure exclusively in transparent white colors. However, red manicure will focus on the smallest details, highlighting the beauty and elegance of your hands. White dress elegantly harmonizes with red nails.
Wedding red manicure at home:
You can decorate the wedding red manicure with original thematic drawings.
Many more interesting ideas for a wedding manicure using red lacquer can be seen on the video:
Red and black: eternal union
Tandem of these two colors is quite successful, as it not only emphasizes the independence and purposefulness of the owner of such a manicure, but also makes the image more strict, expressive and restrained. Perfectly suitable for festive parties, and for the working environment.
A few more ideas for using red and black lacquer in the video. The authors suggest using a jacket, rhinestones, gold, sparkles. Such trends are also relevant in the new season of 2015:
The original video tutorial, in which the master uses the same pattern for each nail design, alternating the selected shades. Used the technique of French manicure in combination with the moon. This idea can be used for any varnish colors.
Star fashion lovers know a lot about manicure
Already someone, and the star ladies, who usually work a whole staff of professional stylists, know a lot about manicure. And on the screens, and in ordinary life, almost all the celebrities appeared with red manicure.
Dita von Teese prefers sharpened fingernails. The star of the burlesque is delighted with the rich tones of red lacquer and moon manicure.
Barbados diva Rihanna loves long sharp nails
Outrageous Lady Gaga
Rita Ora
Selena Gomez
Monica Bellucci