Cool Nail Designs 2011
Pretty Looking Nails Designs for Spring & Summer 2011
So you’re wondering what are some cool nail designs. 2011 is one of the best years in order to pull out your new interests as far as nail art goes and really expand your mind. First of all, you need to take good care of your nails before you even begin to decide what nail designs that you would like. This means that they need to be cleaned, scrubbed, and well taken care of.
Cool Nail Design
If your nails are really brittle, you may want to strengthen them before you finally start adding nail designs. This helps your nails to be able to withstand pretty much anything that you can figuratively throw at them. Then you’ll want to look into some cool nail designs. 2011–at this point in time, metallic colors are really, really popular, so you can use that as your background color.
Nice Nail Designs
Then you can add crystals, since they are super popular. When you add decals or crystals, you will need either clear nail polish or you will need nail glue, depending. Try and look up good glue brands before you buy any—it will help you to quickly and easily determine which nail glue brand will best help you to attach your decals. Finally, do what you feel most comfortable with as far as your nails go.
Classy Nail Design
If you want to add fake nails, then go for it. If you aren’t so good at applying fake nails or have no desire to, you don’t have to worry about doing this.
Nail Art 2011
Nail Art Trends for Spring & Summer 2011
When it comes to fashion and the nail world, it can be a bit difficult to ascertain what exactly you should do in order to keep yourself looking as fashionable as possible. The question is—what kind of nail art 2011, is fashionable and what isn’t so fashionable?
First of all, bright colors are definitely in this season. You can’t go wrong with a bright, pretty nail color. Try and choose a color that you really like, as opposed to one that you might think is fashionable. You also can’t go wrong with a nice color that you like!
Next, matte colors are really, really popular this year. This means that you can pull out the nail polish from last year and keep on trucking! Luckily, if you really want to use shiny nail polish instead, you can go ahead and do so instead. Just remember that the trend is matte, not the rule.
As for colors, the colors that are the most popular are metallics (continuing from last year), bright neon colors, cobalt blue, grey shades, crème shades, and also tan shades. As for designs, they are pretty simple this year. Flowers are still popular (as they always are) and so are a new design called the moon design. This is where the crescent before your cuticle is painted—a bit like a reverse French manicure of some sort. It can be done in any color that you can think of and it can also be combined with other designs, including flowers, birds, or even the now popular gold foil nail art 2011.
Latest Nail Designs Tips 2011
Fresh Nail Art Tips for Spring, Summer 2011
As far as the latest nail designs go, you may find that a few tips and tricks are more than enough to give you a head start. The question is—when it comes to the latest nail designs tips for 2011, what exactly do you need to know?
First of all, before you decide to do anything at all to your nails, you need to make sure that they are in absolutely wonderful condition. If your nails aren’t doing so hot, take the time to take care of them. Clean them, moisturize them, and use nail polish and polish remover on a very irregular basis (or perhaps only once a month) so that you don’t have to worry about them breaking.
Second, when you paint your nails, one way that you can both do your chores and help to clean up the nail polish that may be on the sides or overlapping is to wash the dishes. Make sure that your nails have been dry for at least an hour—believe it or not, but there may be one tiny piece of your nail polish that isn’t quite dry yet. If you knock this on a pan, this could cause your nail polish to chip or come off. By making sure that your nails are completely dry, you can help to prevent this from happening, knock out a chore, and help clean up your paint job. Lastly, make sure to check into nail polish pens. It may seem a bit expensive, but it can make harder designs a lot easier to achieve than without.
Party Nails Ideas 2011
Party Nails Ideas 2011
There are many different nail trends that are great for 2011. Some of these trends are more suitable for specific occasions than others. When it comes to party nails, there are plenty of trends to choose from and hundreds of combinations to make with the various colors, patterns, and nail decorations that are available.
Party Nail Design 2011
Many people are going for the lace and polka dots for the New Year. These are incorporated in a number of different ways. There are 3D molds, gold and silver nail polish or those that use the glitter. There are bold colors that are used under black lace or other such things. Depending on what time of year they are to be used for, there are red and green used along with the silver and gold for the festive touch.
Party Nail Art Design 2011
Animal designs are also becoming popular. There are many different animals being used. Some have the actual shape of the animal included on the nail such as the silhouette of the feline where as others have the design of the fur such as tiger stripes and other things.
Cool Looking Party Nails 2011
The main key to main of the designs for 2011 is the contract between the colors. Often there are bright colors mixed with dark colors so that the differences are very noticeable. Sometimes glitter is used over a plain color or the bright color under the dark polka dot or lace. There are so many combinations that can be made with these different elements and they are all coming to light for the New Year. These designs are made to be creative and to stand out and many are quite extraordinary and beautiful.
Bridal Nail Art 2011
Bridal Nail Art 2011
There are many different nail trends that change over the years and some of those include bridal nail designs. There are various trends when it comes to brides having their nails done and for 2011, there are some outstanding nail art designs.
Classic Wedding Nails 2011
Some of the nail trends for 2011 in terms of brides nails are the flowers that are not painted but are the plastic flowers that are attached to the nail or false nails. These flowers come in a range of sizes and colors, pink being e very fashionable color as well as white. These flowers are sometimes accompanied by stones or other decorations.
Lovely Bridal Nails for 2011
Other bridal nail trends for the 2011 are various designs created by rhinestones, small beads, sequins and so on. They are in the shape of flowers or other small designs. They are quite stunning and even though they take some time to create, they can add so much to the look of the bride.
While some individuals love the decorations for the nails, the other trend is the simply long nails that are well done with clear nail polish. These are simple nail designs but very nice and the bride doesn’t have to be concerned with the color not matching the dress. The French manicure is going over well and will be even more popular in 2011. While these might seem too simple for being nail art, the perfect manicure whether decorative or not is a piece of art in itself and one that suits many brides.
MAKING YOUR NAIL POLISH LAST
MAKING YOUR NAIL POLISH LAST
Let’s face it; most women greatly enjoy getting professional manicures. Not only do they come out looking flawless, but they can be extremely relaxing. However, one of the biggest downsides to shelling out 15-30 bucks for a manicure is that the color eventually begins to peel and fade. Most of us have experience that horrifying feeling when we scrape our newly manicured nail against a wall, ruining the smooth coating of paint.
There are ways to protect your investment by keeping your nail polish fresh and new looking for a longer period of time. First, nail polish color will become damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun. Therefore, it will be beneficial for your nails (as well as your skin and hair) to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
One way to preserve your personal bottles of nail polish is to make sure the bottles are shut tight. Leaving the bottle open will expose the polish to air, causing it to dry up. This will make the entire bottle essentially unusable, and you will have to throw it away.
Furthermore, there are brands of nail polish that will last longer than others. When purchasing nail polish, it is important to keep in mind that you get what you pay for. In other words, the more expensive the nail polish, the more durable that polish is going to be after being transferred to your fingernails. There are big differences between qualities of nail polish, and it is likely that you will have to experiment before finding the one that is best suited for you.
NAIL POLISH: MEN CAN WEAR IT TOO!
NAIL POLISH: MEN CAN WEAR IT TOO!
Although most men are not comfortable with decorating their nails with polish, others find it a fantastic form of personal expression. I know what you’re thinking, what kind of guy is going to wear nail polish? Well, there are many valid looks that guys can pull off which require the use of nail polish. Furthermore, many average guys choose to use the nail strengthening clear polishes in order to simply keep their nails clean, healthy, and polished.
The Goth Boy: Many of the guys who wear colored nail polish fall into the “Goth” category. These guys can choose between black polish, or extremely deep shades of blue and grey. Either way, dark nail polish is almost essential to the Goth wardrobe.
The Preppy Boy: some guys simply get manicures because they want to appear clean and groomed at all times. This is becoming increasingly popular amongst younger American guys as manicured nails set off the impression of comfort and confidence. After all, there’s nothing sexier than a guy who is comfortable in his own skin. Clean, clear nails are simply an added bonus!
For guys who choose to manicure their nails themselves, it is important to follow the basic guidelines of nail care. Keep nails trim, soak nails in water, and properly care for your cuticles. Remember guys, daily buffing of the nails will keep your nails looking smooth and shiny. Additionally, it will increase the blood flow to the tips of your fingers, allowing for stronger, healthier nails.
PREPPING AND COLORING YOUR NAILS
PREPPING AND COLORING YOUR NAILS
Before you proceed to turn your nails into your own personal canvas, there are some steps you should take to ensure that your artwork turns out optimal. The first step is to file your nails to the appropriate shape and length. Using a nail file, however, can be relatively tricky. First, if you want to remove a great deal of length from your nails, you should begin by clipping the. This is a quick process, and you will want to make sure you don’t clip too short. You will want to leave room to shape your nails with a file.
Hold the file at an angle at each corner of your nail and stroke it lightly until your nails begin to take on a smooth rounded shape. Many people choose to buff their nails after filing, which gives them a slightly smoother texture and appearance.
After your nails have been shortened or shaped, you can apply a top coat of nail polish. You can either brush this polish onto your nails, or you can use a toothpick to create custom designs. Obviously, creating your own designs will take significantly longer, and there is a good chance that you will mess up and have to re-start a nail. In any case, custom designs can be a fun and exciting way of painting your own nails.
If you don’t have the time or skill to paint your own custom designs, you can fabric or stickers instead. Simply apply the fabric or stickers to the nail, and cover it with a top coat of clear nail polish for a unique and exciting look.
