Oval is a very comfortable, graceful and beautiful nail shape. It is practical in everyday life and always looks neat. And we know exactly how to emphasize it even better and more effectively. Catch a selection of trendy manicure ideas for oval nails!
1. Nude manicure
In 2021, translucent shades of beige and milky are relevant. These are mainly colder colors, without a pronounced pink undertone. They are as close as possible to the natural color type.
2. Colored manicure for oval nails
The main vibrant color of 2021 is yellow in its most intense sunny hues. Red remains forever relevant. And if you want variety, pay attention to the bright grassy and light green colors.
3. Gray manicure
The gray color is doomed to be in trends, because this time Pantone's recommendations coincided with the fashion for minimalism and brevity. Dark and steel shades look good on oval nails. Especially in combination with silver glitter or foil.
4. Dark manicure
In 2021, complex dark shades are gradually receding in favor of classic black and graphite. But for an oval shape, plum, purple and burgundy are very suitable.
5. Gradient and ombre in manicure
Ombre on an oval shape looks very gentle and graceful, but it is desirable that the transition is as smooth as possible. Fans of the classics should pay attention to the jacket made with a gradient. Moreover, it can even be colored - from beige to blue, yellow, orange.
6. Stamping and stickers
Abstract layering of small drawings and patterns on a nude substrate looks spectacular. This is the main trend of 2021 in everything related to stamping and stickers. And in minimalist designs, they are used for accents.
7. Contrast manicure on oval nails
Contrasting manicure is becoming more and more diverse, and goes far beyond the limits of black and white minimalism. In 2021, its most daring and vibrant variations are relevant, up to combinations of yellow with gray or green and pink.
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8. Geometry and abstraction
Geometry and abstract designs are not only very stylish, but also very convenient. Due to the fact that they are always individualized, you can choose the shape to visually lengthen the fingers and the nail plate. Angular broken lines and elongated outlines go well with oval nails.
9. Accent manicure
Several accent nails on each hand are no longer even a trend, but almost the norm. If we are talking about oval nails, matte nude with glitters, foil or metallic rubbing instead of an accent looks amazing.
10. Cat's eye on oval nails
Modern cats are so good and change color so effectively that they fit any shape and length. "Chameleons" are used solo, but the more familiar iridescent varnishes in 2021 can even be combined with other designs.
11. Matte manicure for oval nails
The oval shape itself is very feminine and romantic. The velvety matte top only emphasizes this zest, especially in noble complex shades from ash rose to dark cherry.
12. Spider web and threads
Gossamer and threads are a beautiful and very simple express design when you want to play with the shape. Their gentle curves harmoniously complement the oval and create a very balanced effect. In addition to black and white cobwebs, pay attention to shiny silver ones.
13. Manicure with foil on oval nails
On oval nails, the foil looks great both in individual strokes and in the form of an almost continuous coating. And all because such a form is sufficiently restrained even for bright and catchy designs.
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14. Stretching with sequins
The trend for gradients and streamers is only getting stronger in 2021.Be sure to try stretching with sparkles, both from the ends and in the opposite direction.
15. Minimalistic manicure for oval nails
From minimalistic trends on oval nails, vertical lines, triangles and single points look wonderful. Several small drawings look beautiful, as an accent on a neutral background.
16. Plant and flower motives
The flowing lines of twig and flower patterns work best for oval nails. It turns out very gentle, easy and charming.
17. Diagonal manicure for oval nails
Diagonal lines in all forms make the shape even more sophisticated. Looks beautiful if you mask the junction of shades with sparkles or foil.
18. Animal prints
In 2021, animal prints on nails are becoming even bolder and more original. All dozens of versions of leopard motifs are joined by zebra, Dalmatian, snake and even cow prints.
19. French for oval nails
The most interesting option for you is a beveled diagonal jacket. French manicure in black with foil and accent nails will be very stylish.
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20. Lunar manicure on oval nails
The reverse jacket is about practicality, because it grows back almost imperceptibly. Although lovers of experimentation can make the hole not beige, but contrasting or shiny.
21. Quail manicure
Fashionable for such a nail design unexpectedly revived in 2021. Nude and pastel shades in matte are especially good.
22. Manicure with rhinestones and stones
Another extravagant design that will be with us again in the near future is volumetric rhinestones. The same oval stones in a simple frame will harmoniously fit into the oval shape.
23. Wedding manicure for oval nails
Here again, pay attention to horizontal and vertical motives. And also - on a white gradient, rhinestones, beads and dense silver glitter!
24. Manicure for short oval nails
Short nails can be visually enlarged with long, elongated lines, such as geometric stripes or twigs with leaves. Also, try a few diagonally scattered accents.
25. Manicure for long oval nails
The length allows you to experiment with drawings, gradients and stretch marks of any complexity. This will be the main trend of 2021. And also pay attention to natural textures, like marble, malachite or other stones.
