A beautiful manicure will attract the attention of others to your hands and make your image original. Butterflies on nails are one of the most popular options for summer. Its big plus: you can apply the design yourself, and do without going to a beauty salon.
Do you want to know all the secrets? To make it more convenient for you, at the end of the article there is a video describing in detail the entire process.
A few words about color
Let's talk about which color is better to choose. Butterflies are painted in summer or spring. To create an image, it is more appropriate to choose pastel or flesh tones. The main goal of the design is to stand out against the base background, so the color should be subtle.
Greens from mint or pistachio to dark green will help create a harmonious image.
Neutral colors are also appropriate, as is the classic combination of black and white. This tandem is considered universal and is suitable for clothing of different styles. N
Neutral ones go harmoniously with accessories. A spectacular option is a silver and white butterfly on a black base.
The duet of beige and brown looks interesting. If you want to use a mother-of-pearl texture or rub-in in your design, a mix of purple and white will do.
Do you want to focus the picture on brightness? An excellent choice for the summer season. In this case, it will be lost against a dark background. Choose shades so that the base itself is bright, and the base is several tones lighter.
In black
This color attracts attention, combines restraint and expressiveness. Do you want a gothic, unusual butterfly?
Use matching gel polish or shellac to make it more voluminous. The image will “live” longer.
Red
An original, expressive decor will be created with a large red butterfly sitting on the nail of the ring finger. For the base, choose beige.
An interesting idea - a wing on one nail, mirrored on the next one.
Pink
Pink decor will create a romantic look. A large picture is placed on the nail of the ring finger.
Thin contours are outlined. Rhinestones will add brightness and solemnity.
White
White never goes out of style and looks fresh and stylish. Decoration done in white is gentle and natural. To make the art beautiful, use rich colors. Do you like strict classics?
And there is a solution for you too, for example, a combination of black and white, or raspberry and white.
The youth trend of the season is blue, green, yellow tones.
Trendy design options
A manicure with butterflies, which is done on accent nails made with acrylic paints, is very popular among women. These are, for example, moths whose wings are open. They decorate hands with dignity with the symmetry of the design.
The method where the moth wings are on two nails at the same time looks very nice. When the owner of such a manicure folds her fingers, we can see the full picture.
You can draw patterns on your nails that will imitate the colored wing of a butterfly. This manicure will look very original. This design is best done in the summer.
An interesting idea is a manicure with a variety of butterflies of different sizes on each nail.
Butterflies can be made the main element on a monochrome surface, or you can complement them with ombre, French and various design solutions.
There is a huge selection of different techniques, designs and tools for performing manicure with butterflies. Here you can actively use rhinestones, modeling elements, glitter, holographic film, foil, but there should be a limit to everything. You shouldn't overdo it either.
If you are not particularly artistic, you can use stickers. Drawings made using the stamping method are also very popular.
Tools
Manual drawing is done with a set of brushes or dots with different types of attachments. Prepare a rubber tool to remove the gel polish and wipe off the wet paint to even out the contour. You can replace dots with toothpicks.
To make the design professional, use ready-made templates with a pattern engraved or stamped on them. This method reduces drawing time by creating the base in the right place.
If you choose stamping, in addition to the plate, prepare a scraper with which you will remove excess and a roller to transfer the image from the plate.
They also use a flat brush with slightly beveled edges and a thin hair brush.
Trend 2021 - patterned wings
One option is patterned wings. It is not suitable for beginners, as it requires certain skills. The pattern looks advantageous when the base is a monochromatic, unusual shade. An interesting and sophisticated coating with a gradient effect.
Can't create a beautiful transition of tones?
Don't despair, use magnetic varnish. A spatula equipped with a diagonal stripe will create a beautiful pattern without applying titanic efforts.
Step-by-step instruction
Nail art requires patience and perseverance, but after a few repetitions, you can easily master it.
We'll tell you how to draw a figure in a few simple steps:
- First, clean the nail plate and treat the cuticle.
- Apply a neutral, muted tone base. Beige and pink look good.
- Wait a while for it to dry and start applying the pattern. Take a small piece of cardboard and drop two colors on it (for example, blue and white). After mixing the shades, draw the wings.
- Ready? It's time to apply the contour. Take a thin brush, dip it in a brown or darker tone, and outline the design. To make it more realistic, add small veins on the wings.
- Using a dots or toothpick, draw black dots - the body. Draw white peas in the center. Draw in the antennae with a thin brush.
- To add brightness, decorate with rhinestones or sparkles. Cover with a fixing varnish - this will make the art last longer.
And a video for clarity:
Butterflies and rhinestones
Rhinestones on nails are one of the most fashionable trends of the year. Rhinestones look especially good on a matte or glossy finish. A butterfly decorated with small beads, transparent crystals or colored “shards” turns out to be very elegant.
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Design nuances with gel polish
Gel polish is more durable and adheres well, but it requires drying with an ultraviolet lamp. To do it at home, you need to have the right tools on hand.
Let's describe the process step by step:
- First, prepare your nails by trimming the tips and treating the cuticles. The plate needs to be lightly sanded and wiped with a disinfectant. Apply the base and dry under the lamp.
- Next is gel polish for the base. The shade can be any, but it is better to stick to pastels to get a bright, voluminous element. Dry.
- Drop two colors onto a palette or cardboard, and dip the edges of the brush (each on its own side).
- After mixing, paint the wings using gel polish. Dry and repeat again for emphasis. Sprinkle with glitter or decorate with rhinestones.
- Apply the outline with a thin brush, draw the body and antennae with black or brown.
- Now it’s time for the fixative and drying. After this the work is completed.
Occasions in which manicure with butterflies is relevant
To say that it suits everyone is to miss its main purpose. After all, stylists recommend creating harmonious images, and not dressing the way we like. Therefore, when decorating your nails in this way, you should consider the following:
The season is outside the window. Spring and summer enhance the shimmering effect of the painted wings. They create the right atmosphere for such drawings. Moths are always on trend during these seasons as there is a certain freedom in the air. In addition, in the spring, women themselves spread their wings to meet new people.
Shape and length of nails. The brightness, as well as the image profile of such a creature, depends on this. Moreover, pointed shapes visually lengthen any volumes, while square ones expand them.
Fashionista style. Too business-like outfits will beg for such a manicure.
Revealing and sexy dresses will divert the attention of others to other objects of the body. At the same time, feminine, light and even extravagant images simply require a twist.
This type of design is suitable for special occasions, especially weddings and graduation parties. It can also be used to attract the male half of the planet. Dating or parties are suitable occasions for him. These delicate creatures on your arms will become a powerful accent to your work uniform. But to hit the target with such a manicure, you need to choose it correctly.
Broken glass technique
Original, attractive design, trendy this season. No stones or diamond dust needed. Buy a special film; if you don’t have it, regular foil will do.
Let's look at the process step by step:
- Cut the foil into small pieces.
- Choose a color scheme and a fixer.
- Apply base and dry.
- Apply base gel polish.
- While the base is still wet, glue the foil with tweezers, forming wings.
- Using a dark outline, form the antennae and body.
- Dry and secure.
French style
When talking about manicure, we cannot ignore the French manicure. A discreet French jacket looks impressive and is liked not only by fashionistas, but also by those around them.
- Take a base, a wide brush, varnishes, glitter, fixative.
- Apply base. Paint the tip of the nail with white, pink or beige. Dry, add an additional layer.
- Draw the image. Using several tones, draw the wings, outline with black, attach rhinestones or sparkles.
- Secure.
French can be done not only on a single-color base. One of the trends of the season is a mint shade with a golden edging. If there is no gold, replace it with silver. Cover with white or pink.
Butterflies on nails: stylish design 2021
A manicure with a butterfly pattern does not have to be monochromatic. Quite often this image is chosen as an accent in the overall design. For example, a combination with a French or lunar manicure looks incredibly beautiful. Discreet classics and bright details always attract attention.
Ombre manicure has long been considered self-sufficient. After all, several shades are used to create it, making it quite active and bright. Therefore, additional decor and especially drawings were not used. In 2021, we propose to deviate a little from the usual rules and start experimenting. Just imagine how stylish an ombre manicure with a butterfly pattern will look. This solution goes surprisingly well, especially if you use special foil, stickers, glitter or other decorative elements.
A manicure with images of butterflies in combination with the “broken glass” decor looks very unusual, but at the same time stylish. Small particles shimmer, shine and create the illusion of resemblance to real wings. But in order for such a manicure to last longer, it must be covered with a top coat.
