Openwork nail design is rightfully one of the most sophisticated and sophisticated ways to decorate a manicure. They look especially elegant elegant lace on nails which are often used in wedding nail art for fashionable design in French style and decorate the bride’s well-groomed fingers. As a rule, for the bride's manicure, white lace is used against a background of coverage in nude tones, which harmoniously combines with the lace elements on the wedding dress. But today, the openwork style in nail design is at the peak of popularity and fashionable manicures are decorated with lace not only at a wedding ceremony. In addition, nails can be decorated not only with lace fabric and then secured with transparent varnish, as was done before. In this article you will find the most popular ways to perform a lace manicure, as well as step-by-step master classes with photos and video lessons on decorating nails with lace at home.

It is important to note that almost any openwork nail design looks complete and holistic. Therefore, adding any decor can greatly overload the lace pattern on the nail plate and become an undesirable sign of a lack of sense of style and taste. It is quite enough to place several shiny rhinestones along the “smile line” or near the cuticle on just one nail.

Lace on nails can be decorated in the most different options, choosing a suitable motif, pattern, ornament and method of weaving threads, if you use lace fabric as a decor for a manicure. The most popular nail art ideas today include designs on nails with imitation tulle, a combination of lace with transparent frills and flowers, lace mesh, French manicure on long nails with openwork elements. By the way, recently you can increasingly see fashionable French-style manicures on women’s fingers, where only one nail is decorated with lace. An intricate pattern in combination with a French manicure emphasizes the beautiful shape of well-groomed nail plates and gives the nails a special airiness and elegance. If a light white lace pattern is made on the main part of the plate coated in soft pink or beige tones, then it is appropriate to complement the pattern with several crystal chips or shiny rhinestones.

As for a wardrobe suitable for a manicure with lace, then along with a long evening dress The openwork pattern on black nails harmoniously combines, and in an ensemble with light blouses and summer outfits, lace patterns in light, pastel colors look best.

♦ POPULAR NAIL ART METHODS FOR DECORATING NAILS WITH LACE
❶ Pieces of lace fabric.
To decorate your manicure, you can use pieces of regular lace fabric, cut to the shape of your nails. The pieces can be fixed on the nail plate using a special glue for nail art decoration, and then a top coat or colorless varnish can be applied to the nails. But now you can buy special impregnated manicure lace. There are entire sets for nail design, consisting of mesh fabrics with different patterns, impregnated with an adhesive and having a protective coating;


❷ Drawing with dots or using a sewing needle.
A pattern of main lines can be quickly drawn using dots, and a fine mesh can be easily made with a needle on wet varnish, using the selected lace pattern. To complete the design, you can use regular varnish, shellac (you will need a UV lamp to dry the shellac) or acrylic paints;

❸ Stamping.
A very popular technique for quickly performing any nail design at home. To work, you need to buy a special stamp and a stamping kit with lace prints on a plate. The print is transferred to a stamp and then imprinted on the surface of the nail. This manicure with lace will be either round or on long extended nails;

❹ Artistic painting on nails.
It is usually performed using thin brushes in beauty salons by an experienced professional, since this is a rather labor-intensive procedure and the whole process takes a lot of time. Making lace on your nails with brushes on your own at home is quite difficult. The advantages of this procedure include the exclusivity and artistic value of the decorative design of nails, while the disadvantages include long, painstaking work and high cost;


❺ Slider design.
If you want to do it at home beautiful design nails in lace quickly and, most importantly, to ensure that the result is an elegant openwork pattern, then use water sliders. Unlike ordinary stickers, they fit tightly to the nail plate and after applying the top layer, the nail design is preserved for a long time;

❻ Stencils.
Now there are sets on sale with different stencils for nail art. It is enough to attach a blank with ready-made lace designs to the nail and apply regular polish, gel polish (you will need a UV lamp to polymerize the layers) or acrylic paint with a brush. Then remove the stencil and apply clear varnish to the lace print.


It is best to use a soft, thin brush for nail designs using stencils. But you can also use an airbrush and special paints to decorate your nails with elegant lace by choosing suitable stencils for airbrushing.

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Surely, every girl has repeatedly wondered how to make a beautiful lace manicure? Lace patterns created for special occasions: holidays, graduations, weddings. But there is a special rule on how to correctly make incomparable patterns on short nails at home. Various romantic feminine images are associated with lace designs.

Fashionable manicure conveys all the grace, mystery and sophistication. A manicure with lace will cause a lot of admiration. Step-by-step instructions at home will be described in detail in our article. And for a better perception of information, we will provide several videos and photos of various designs.

Manicure with lace for short nails

There are several ways to create the ultimate lace design. How to make it, see below.

Using lace

To create a fashionable design you will need lace. It won't be difficult to do it.

  1. Before you start decorating your nails, you should choose the color and size of the lace mesh. It is worth considering that when creating a manicure with lace for short nails, thin materials are perfect. Apply the lace to your nail before starting work. This will help you make a better choice; you will immediately see which fabric looks better.
  2. You will also need a base coat, a sealer and nail scissors.
  3. The lace fabric needs to be cut into small pieces so that they fit the size of the nail plate.
  4. The nails are covered base layer. Let it dry, but not completely.
  5. Then you need to apply the lace fabric and smooth it over the entire surface. Press the fabric with your finger until it “seizes.”
  6. A fixative is applied on top in several layers. At the very end, you should carefully trim the ends.

If the lace is not attached to the varnish surface, attach it to a special adhesive base.

By the way! With lace you can make it delicate.

Using stickers

A manicure with lace, the photo of which we are looking at in the article, can be done using adhesive tapes. Lace designs are very easy to apply. It is enough to peel off the protective layer and apply the adhesive tape to the nail plate. All nails are covered with a fixative on top. The final coating does not need to be applied, since all stickers are basically already impregnated with a waterproof agent, thanks to which the decor will last longer.

Using stamping

Create beautiful manicures with lace, special stamps help. Thanks to stencils, it is impossible to distinguish whether the drawings were drawn by a real artist or an inexperienced person. You don't even need a brush to create a lace design.

  1. First of all, you need to prepare the nail plate and immediately apply a colored background.
  2. When the first coat is dry, place a stencil on top and cover the plate with a different color. Make sure that the varnish remains only in the pits.
  3. Roll the stamp over the nail and the design will be transferred onto it.
  4. Transfer the design to the nail and secure with a finishing coat.

Using an art brush

Creating a design with a brush is a very labor-intensive process. A truly talented artist can handle this. You can use this option yourself, perhaps you will be able to create a completely new image thanks to an individual drawing. For better effect The nail plate must be coated with shellac. And gel paint will help the drawing adhere better.

The best manicure options with lace at home

It is not necessary to cover the entire surface openwork patterns, you can cover only part of the nail with a cloth. For festive designs, they prefer French manicure - this technique will never go out of fashion. A lace “smile” looks very original; this manicure is suitable for any occasion.

  1. If you want to make a classic semicircular “smile” line, then it is better to draw the grid using an artistic painting brush.
  2. For lace fabric, a “smile” at an angle is perfect.
  3. You can make the usual classic design, then decorate the surface with pieces of lace.

Most often they make a white jacket on a pink or transparent base. This manicure looks very romantic.

But besides French, there are many beautiful ideas how to decorate with lace ribbon: fabric in combination with different colors, light frills, imitation tulle and in the form of a mesh.

You don't always need to use only white lace for decoration. A black mesh decorated with rhinestones will look beautiful. In order to create the perfect manicure, you don’t have to turn to professionals; this design technique is accessible to all women. Experiment, create and create new mesmerizing images.

Lace on nails came into fashion for a long time and firmly several seasons ago. Women who “put” a lace manicure on their hands at least once fall in love with it forever. And they are easy to understand, because such nail art suits any style of clothing, any eye and hair color, for every look. You can come up with many ideas for a lace manicure: lace combined with rhinestones, sparkles and beads, a French manicure with a delicate lace pattern, black mesh on a light base, a multi-colored pattern.

Making a lace design on your nails yourself is quite simple. Let's look at the most popular application methods:

  1. Mesh fabric or thin lace.
  2. Using tape
  3. Special stencils and stickers.
  4. Hand painted using acrylic.

Interesting ideas with step-by-step instructions

If you can’t visit a manicurist, you can do a lace manicure at home. With a little patience and practice, you will learn how to do the perfect manicure in 20–30 minutes.

Lace fabric

Lace is an elegant and delicate material. There are many types of lace fabric: floral ribbon, mesh, frill fabric, tulle material. The color of the lace can also be different; it is not at all necessary to use only snow-white material. It is important that the shade of your nails matches your clothes.

Red and black lace looks interesting. Evening dresses will look trendy with these shades.

Tools:

  • thin lace fabric or mesh;
  • base varnish;
  • toothpick;
  • varnish fixer;
  • manicure scissors;
  • glue for manicure.

How to do it:

First, purchase lace fabric, preferably thin. Thick material will look slightly bulky. To make sure the fabric matches your look, simply place it against your nail plate. The next step is to cut out pieces of lace that match the size of the marigolds. Paint your nail with base coat and wait 20-30 seconds. Place the cut lace, previously soaked in manicure glue, against the dried nail. Using a toothpick, carefully smooth it over the entire surface of the plate. Apply several layers of sealer on top. Trim the protruding edges of the lace with nail scissors.

You can play with the colors of the base coat and the shade of lace.

Special stickers

Cosmetic departments sell special stickers with a lace pattern. This greatly simplifies the manicure procedure. You can make this nail art in a matter of minutes.

Tools:

  • stickers with lace pattern;
  • base and sealer or clear varnish.

How to do it:

Making a lace manicure using stickers is very simple. Apply first basic foundation on the nail, then apply the sticker and secure with colorless varnish.

Drawing by hand

To paint beautiful “thin” patterns on your nails, you will need special acrylic paints. It is unlikely that you will be able to accomplish your plans using regular nail polish or shellac. Let's take a delicate and beautiful jacket as a basis.

Tools:

  • varnish base:
  • acrylic paint;
  • two brushes (one with a thin tip, the second – wide and flat);
  • a bowl of water for washing brushes;
  • cotton pad.

How to do it:

Cover the nail plate with the base color. A fan brush works great for this. When this layer of varnish is completely dry, begin to paint a lace pattern with a thin brush. Complete the design with a scattering of small rhinestones. Apply clear varnish or sealer over the pattern.

Lace using stamping

Stamping allows you to quickly and easily apply a pattern to the nail plate. This method saves effort, time and nerves, since there is no need to manually display anything.

Tools:

  • a special stamping disc with the desired pattern;
  • stamp;
  • scaper;

How to do it:

The nail plate is covered with the selected color base. Wait until your nails are dry. Next, select a pattern on the template, cover the pattern with some varnish in a contrasting shade. Using a device called a scraper, the varnish coating is carefully distributed over the engraving. Carefully press the stamp against the design so that the lace is printed well. Carefully transfer the design onto the nail plate. Be extremely careful not to ruin your manicure. Otherwise you will have to start all over again for this nail. With the help cotton swab and nail polish remover, remove any remaining polish from the skin. Cover the plate with a sealer for a long lasting manicure.

Lace manicure with a needle

An unusual manicure can be achieved even with just one needle. All you need for this lace manicure is varnish and a needle. First of all, apply a varnish base to the nail plate. It is desirable that the shade of the varnish be dark. Then the drawing will be clearly visible. Use a needle to pry up some varnish in a contrasting color and draw a lace pattern. Secure the design with clear varnish.

Video - Manicure “Red Porcelain”

More lace manicure ideas

Lace manicure gives incredible scope for creativity. There can be a huge variety of ideas here:

  • apply a color gradient under the lace;
  • Animal print will look great next to lace;
  • on your nails, draw a horizontal strip one centimeter wide, make lace inside this strip with a contrasting shade of varnish;
  • a thin snow-white lace strip along the hole of the nail plate, painted in pink, turquoise, beige or another delicate shade, looks elegant and elegant;
  • paint one corner of the nail white, separate this shade with a wavy line, draw dots on the crests of the waves of the same shade as the second half of the nail plate, this pattern will resemble large lace.

Secrets of lace manicure

  1. Lace manicure is a nail art based on contrasts. The most advantageous combination bright colors: white-black, pink-black, blue-white, beige-black, pink-white, red-black, turquoise-black.
  2. Decorating your nails with rhinestones is perfect for an evening out.
  3. Wedding manicure– this is white lace with rhinestones and sparkles.
  4. There is no need to do a lace manicure every day. It is better to stick to the option of decorating one or two nails (for example, the ring and middle ones). It won't look bulky or inappropriate.
  5. Lace is not very suitable for long nails triangular shape. This form of nail plates looks aggressive, and lace is a more delicate option. It is better to give your nails a rectangular or almond shape with a lace manicure.

Video - Lace stamping for French manicure

Lace is always associated with tenderness and femininity. But you can decorate not only clothes and underwear with it, but also your own nails. There are a lot of options for manicure with lace. So take a look at the ideas below and choose the one that suits you best.

New lace designs

If you are going to get a manicure with lace in a salon, then the masters will offer you various options execution of this design. But it would be a good idea to get acquainted with possible examples in advance in order to have an exact idea of ​​what your nails will look like.

Matte nails

On a matte surface, lace looks especially elegant. By choosing this method, you will get a sophisticated, but at the same time discreet version of the manicure. Lace can be painted on either a light or dark base.

But keep in mind that the light matte surface is very easily soiled. All the dust sticks to it, and it’s not as easy to wash it off as with gloss.

Veil

Lace option in black color. A pattern is applied to a beige base that imitates not just lace, but a veil. A touch of mystery and mystery is guaranteed to you. At the same time, it is not necessary to decorate all the nails in a similar style; one or two fingers will be enough.

Obliquely

There are two options here. In the first case, the lace is not drawn or glued along a straight line, but only on the corner of the nail. This may also be a rounding near the base. This way, the design will cover only part of the nail. In the second case, the cut of the nail is made oblique, and the lace strip repeats its slope on the nail.

Lace jacket

An option close to what was described above. Only here the nail shape will be classic. The highlight is that it creates the complete illusion that you have a French manicure on your nails. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is a more complex and elegant lace pattern.

With rhinestones

These shiny stones perfectly complement the lace pattern. But it is worth observing a sense of proportion. After all, if you overdo it, then instead of a gentle manicure, you can get complete bad taste. Attach them to the lace as shiny accents; they will add a mysterious shine to your manicure.

With glitter

Whether you make lace with a brush, stamps, or use stickers, you can decorate it with sequins or glitter. Lightly trace the outline of the design in some places. Not a single manicure has yet been spoiled by its discreet shine.

Best color combinations

When choosing a lace design for a manicure, you should understand that there are a lot of options for its execution. The result will largely depend on the chosen shades and combinations.

With red

White or black lace on a red base looks very piquant. Such a bright design is intended more for special occasions than for everyday life.

With black

White lace looks very elegant against a black background. Especially if you choose not the usual gloss, but a matte finish. But the choice is not limited to just white color.

With pink

A very delicate combination. Just keep in mind the aspect that white lace will not be very noticeable against a pink background. First of all, this is a huge plus, since such a design can even be done in an office. But if you want to highlight the drawing, then decorate it in contrasting colors. It can be black, purple or lilac.

With beige

Contrasting combinations

For those who like to experiment and show their own artistic approach to the design of marigolds, there is the opportunity to find their own combination. Perhaps these shades are repeated in clothing or accessories. In any case, the image must be complete.

Dark colors

If you think that only white lace is acceptable here, you are mistaken. Just choose a light one or bright shade, which will be clearly visible against a dark background. At the same time, you need to understand that, most likely, you will have to paint it with a brush or use stamps, since the choice of shades of stickers is very limited.

Wedding manicure

A manicure in nude shades combined with lace is the embodiment of tenderness and innocence. Just what you need for a sophisticated wedding look. Moreover, it can be complemented with rhinestones and delicate sparkles.

Golden lace

A large assortment of different gold and silver patterns in the form of nail art stickers can be found in specialized stores. At the same time, the process of manicure itself is greatly simplified. Even a beginner will be able to glue a thin film onto the nail so that it will look neat and natural.

Manicure methods

There are several proven ways to perform this type of manicure. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. By looking at them in more detail, you can decide which one is right for you.

Brush

The traditional way of applying any complex patterns and designs. Lace is no exception.

The main advantage of this method is the unlimited possibilities for design. You can easily add gold or silver “threads” and make the pattern the way you want. This makes the manicure unique.

But there is also a big disadvantage: only a true master of his craft can do it carefully and efficiently. It's good if you have an art school behind you. In this case, intricate intricacies will be easy for you.

If you have never been able to draw, then the most you can draw is a simple border in the form of repeating hemispheres. It can be supplemented with dots and easy fringe.

Stamping

Even beginners can master this method. After some practice, the drawing will turn out smooth and without blots.

The downside is the limited set of stencils, which does not allow you to show your imagination and depict a unique design. Moreover, even the minimum professional set Stamping will require additional costs. Whether it is worth that kind of money, every fashionista decides for herself. If you only want to make a similar design once, then it will be cheaper and easier to go to a salon.

Stickers

Unlike the previous method, anyone can buy stickers for their own use. They are quite inexpensive, and the effect of their use is no less original. The main advantage of the method is the confidence that you will definitely get neat lace with complex weaving and patterns.

Real lace

If you don't have it at hand special means, then you can use regular cloth(lace). The thinner it is, the better. Choose a motif that you like. Apply it to your nail to see how it will look in the end. Cut a piece that matches the shape of the nail plate. Apply base coat. There is no need to dry it completely. Apply the lace and smooth it over the nail with a toothpick. Press it with your finger. Next, apply a layer of setting top coat. Remove all threads and excess with scissors.

Step by step nail design technique

Lace manicure seems very complicated. But knowing the little secrets of its implementation, you can easily repeat this exquisite design at home.

Brush

This method requires some skill. If this is your first time drawing such patterns, we recommend practicing on paper or templates ( artificial nails). So, let's look at everything step by step.

  1. Any manicure begins with treating the fingers. Choose the option that you always use. This can be a trimmed or hardware method.
  2. After this, apply a base coat. If you have gel polish, dry it in a lamp. Regular varnish needs to be given some time to dry naturally.
  3. Apply a layer of colored varnish (shellac). We choose it at our own discretion. You can just leave the base coat. In this case, the manicure will be very natural and unobtrusive.
  4. We arm ourselves with a thin brush and draw lace patterns. Think in advance or find the designs that will be depicted on the nails. This will help you complete the drawing more clearly and without blots.
  5. Dry and seal with finishing coat.

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Stamping

Using special stamps it is very easy to create exquisite pattern on your own nails. But its cost is quite high. It makes sense for manicurists and beauty salons to purchase it, since their cost quickly pays for itself.

As for the execution technique, there are no particular difficulties here. We repeat the first two steps, as in the version with a brush. Again, we choose whether our base will be transparent or colored. In the latter case, apply colored varnish and let it dry. The gel polish will need to be dried in a lamp.

Friends, hello everyone! Today we will talk about nail design, namely about lace on nails, how to draw them yourself. Lace patterns have become popular quite recently; they look very delicate and elegant. You will find further information on how to make a lace manicure yourself and photos of 20 design ideas. Enjoy watching!

Step-by-step instructions for drawing lace on nails

To create a trendy lace design, you will need a thin brush and acrylic paints. The drawing can also be done using regular varnish, but this is a very difficult process. The method of drawing lace with a thin brush is quite labor-intensive and requires artistic skills. Lace on nails is drawn step by step in the following sequence:
1. Apply base gel polish and dry in a special lamp.
2. First, one semicircle (or, to be more precise, an arc) is drawn, another and a third are above it, and a mesh is drawn inside the first semicircle. The photo below is an example of this method of applying a lace design.


If you use acrylic paint, the surface of the nail should be sanded with a special soft sponge.

Lace on nails without painting

A lace manicure can be done without painting. There are 3 methods that are ideal for those who do not like to pore over a manicure for a long time and with persistence. Also, in these methods you can do without special gel polishes or acrylic paints. The first of them involves the use of special stickers that imitate lace. They are glued to the nails, and then a clear varnish is applied on top to seal the result.


Lace on nails and how to draw it without drawing is another way. It also has very simple technology. You will need a piece of lace that needs to be cut into the shape of each of the nails. Apply the base polish and then carefully lay the lace over it. Wait for it to dry and seal the result with clear varnish. Despite the simplicity of this method, it is worth considering that a beautiful design will only work if the size of the lace is perfectly matched to the nail. Unfortunately, this manicure is not durable and can easily deteriorate.


The third application method requires a special set that includes a stamping disc and a stamp. Paint your nails with the base color and wait until dry. Next, apply a different color of polish (the desired lace color) to the stamping, print the design on the stamp, and then on the nail itself. Lace manicure is ready!

10 design ideas

A lace manicure looks beautiful both as an independent design and as an addition, for example, to a French manicure. I have prepared a selection for you openwork manicure. Watch and be inspired!




















Now you know about the types of lace on nails and how to paint them yourself. A little patience and skill will help you create a masterpiece on your nails. Good luck in your fashion endeavors!