It's no secret that everything new is well forgottenold. And fashion trends are the best proof of this. For example, the moon manicure. A special way of covering nails with varnish was invented almost a century ago. Then it safely faded into the shadows, and now it is back in favor with fashionistas of all ages. The name of this manicure is very romantic, even gentle and mysterious. So what is this magical manicure, and can you do it yourself? Let's figure it out.

What is the moon manicure?

Most likely, they came up with this manicure while looking atnails that are not varnished. And its name comes (according to one version) not from the word "moon", but from the name of the part of the nail at its base. Look at your nails: the beginning of the nail is a different color from the entire nail plate, and this part has the shape of an inverted crescent. So what you see is the lunula - the part of the matrix (nail root) visible through the nail. Lunar manicure is a nail design in which the lunula is deliberately emphasized. With this design, a crescent is drawn on the nail, completely or almost completely repeating the shape of the lunula, which acts as the "moon". This manicure is called lunar in our country, and abroad it is better known as Hollywood French or Dior manicure. We owe the revival of interest in this nail design to the Fashion House of Christian Dior. For the first time after oblivion, this manicure appeared at fashion shows about five years ago and, gradually gaining popularity, became a hit of fashion shows. The main feature of the moon manicure is the inverted French manicure. But unlike the French nail art, contrasting colors of varnish are used here. Initially, the "moon" in this manicure repeated the natural shape of the nail lunula, but modern stylists have turned it around, and today the horns of the fashionable crescent can look up and down. And another popular type of moon manicure is its combination with the French manicure. In this case, the upper and lower crescents "look" in the same direction.

What varnishes are used in the moon manicure?

In the classic version of the lunar manicure, the lunulashould be covered with a light varnish: beige or white. The rest of the nail is painted with a contrasting bright varnish (red, burgundy). However, today stylists do not limit themselves to this and offer absolutely fantastic combinations:

• silver and burgundy
• silver and black
• peach and black
• gold and black
• silver and violet
• white and chocolate
• gold and blue
• white and purple

By the way, the most stylish combination is considered to bea combination of black with gold or silver. But the essence of choosing colors for a lunar manicure has not changed: a light lunula on a dark (contrasting) nail. Should I use glossy or matte varnish for a lunar manicure? There are no restrictions here. You can cover your nails with only glossy or only matte varnish of different colors. However, in such a manicure, it is not forbidden (and even encouraged!) to use matte and glossy coatings at the same time. So choose the options to your taste.

What nails suits the moon manicure?

Unlike the classic French manicure, the moon manicureThe manicure is not suitable for all nails, as it visually shortens them. Therefore, it will look best on long (but not very long) nails. However, short nails have recently become fashionable. Therefore, you can not be afraid of the visual effect and do this manicure for short nails. But if long nails can be of any shape (oval, rectangular, sharp), then short nails should only be rounded or oval. As for the dress code, the Dior manicure will be appropriate in the office, and at a friendly party, and at a gala reception. It is only important to choose the appropriate colors of varnish and (naturally!) properly treat your hands.

How to make a moon manicure at home?

That hands should have a flawless appearance,we will not talk. Let's talk about how to give this look to your hands. First, you need to treat your hands, that is, do a regular hygienic manicure, and then cover your nails in a lunar style. So, how to do a lunar manicure yourself? First of all, file your nails, giving them the desired shape and leveling the length. Then make a hand bath and tidy up the cuticle, and then degrease your nails, taking nail polish remover (without acetone). Now you can proceed directly to the lunar manicure.

Application of base varnish (basis for manicure). This will preserve the natural shine of the nails, and help the manicure last longer.

After the base is completely dry, cover the entire nail with a clear varnish or varnish of the color that the crescent on the nail should look like. And again we wait, when the varnish dries.

Now we seal the lunula with a special crescent-shaped sticker, unfolding it with the horns up or down. The upper part of the nail is covered with contrast lacquer, wait a few minutes and unglue the sticker.

The final stage is the application of a fixer.

By the way, if you don’t have a template of the appropriate formno, then the stickers included in the French manicure set will do. In this case, first cover your nails with a base coat, and then with the main contrasting color. When the polish dries, stick the sticker, aligning its lower edge with the upper border of the crescent, and then cover the lunula with a light polish. If you (suddenly) do not have any stickers at hand, but you simply must have a Hollywood French manicure, then do the following. First, apply a contrasting polish to the base and wait until it dries completely. And then, using a thin brush and light polish, simply draw a crescent. True, this method requires not only a steady hand, but also certain artistic abilities, as well as maximum accuracy in work. Having theoretical knowledge of how to do a lunar manicure yourself, you will only have to practice a little and apply this knowledge in practice. Stay beautiful always! We recommend reading:

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