Festive nail design continues to delight with the classics of the genre. Monograms on nails have remained fashionable for more than one season. The variety of drawings and ideas depends only on your imagination and skill. The technique of applying a pattern only seems complicated, in addition, there are many auxiliary devices that will allow you to always have a stylish, beautiful manicure.

The quality of the monogram depends not only on the skill of the master, but also on the tool, paints and auxiliary material.

Brushes

If you are a beginner “artist”, then in order to quickly learn how to draw monograms on your nails, it is better to buy brushes. Masters use synthetic and core brushes. Typically, numbers “0” or “00” are used with a very thin tip. A synthetic brush can be long or short. It is better to purchase both to understand which one will be convenient for you to work with.

When choosing a brush, pay attention to the cartridge - whether it is loose on the shaft and how well the bristles are secured. The brush should be elastic. You can test it with your finger or run it across the surface of the paper - it should leave a wavy mark. A kolinsky brush is softer than a synthetic one; it is also used for drawing lines, as well as for creating additional decoration of the monogram with dots and strokes.

Paints

There are many colors for creating monograms. Masters prefer to use gel or acrylic. They are sold in tubes and can be used diluted or in their original consistency. If you paint with a synthetic brush, it is better not to dilute the paint. Synthetic pile practically does not absorb it, so it should be thick.

If you have a kolinsky brush in your hands, then it is better to dilute the gel paint with the same varnish in a ratio of 40:60, respectively. Paint and varnish must be the same color. To add shades to the drawn monograms, multi-colored powder is used.

Stencils and stickers

Drawing monograms on your own nails is very difficult, especially if you are clearly “right-handed” or “left-handed.” And here stickers and stencils will come to the rescue. Decals can be applied to a clean nail and then covered with clear polish and topcoat. You can stick them on a colored varnish base. They can also be decorated with sparkles and rhinestones.

You can cut the stencil yourself, or you can buy it. Its use will help achieve perfect similarity of monograms on all nails and make the manicure neat. The stencil is pasted onto the nail, all the lines are drawn and the paint is allowed to dry. Then the stencil is removed and the design is covered with clear varnish. How to draw monograms and is it difficult to learn?

Step by step instructions

Video lessons:

Learning how to design your own nails is not that difficult. We draw monograms step by step:

1. Nail preparation. They must be carefully processed, sanded and degreased.
2. Application of base coating. A base coat and varnish are applied to the oil-free nail. If it is gel or shellac, it must be dried in a lamp.
3. Next comes the important part of the preparatory processing. The dried nail should be buffed to make it matte. The old buff is used for this. A new one will not be suitable for this purpose, because it can leave micro-scratches, over which the paint will then spread.
4. Next you need to draw curls, and you don’t need to dry each of them, unless you have decorative overlays of different colors in your drawing. To draw a monogram, you need to form a brush with your fingers and pick up paint. It is picked up by rotating movements of the brush up to about half its length. A small drop should form at the tip. A dot is placed on the surface of the nail, which is then drawn out with a thin curl. The order of their arrangement is arbitrary. In order not to think about an already painted nail, it is better to first make a sample of the monogram on paper.
5. The finished monogram is dried in a lamp. Then decorations in the form of rhinestones or other decor are applied to it and everything is covered with a transparent finishing varnish.

For beginners, there are special tables printed on plastic with different nail shapes, on which you can conduct step-by-step training. Or you can train on special tips. They are more convenient because they follow the convex shape of the nail.

Design ideas

The number of curls can be any; they can cover the entire nail or only part of it. You can decorate each finger, or one or two.

• Initials. Today, young girls are very keen on creating monograms on one or two nails in the form of their own initials. They can be applied to one nail, or one letter to each. The graphics can be anything from block letters to intricate monograms.
• French monogram. It can decorate a French jacket. Apply white paint to only one side of the nail, leaving most of the nail plate free.
• Complex creative monogram. It involves decorating the entire nail plate using rhinestones, stones, sparkles and colored powder. Usually this is a rather complex drawing, often three-dimensional.
• Modern. This is a design that has its own design on each nail.

Well-groomed nails with an impeccably done manicure ideally emphasize your feminine image, and for everyday style, a single-color coating to match your wardrobe or the same classic jacket is quite suitable. But on the eve of a long-awaited holiday or some significant event, you want to decorate your fingers with an exquisite design to emphasize your unique personality. And if just recently a bright, catchy manicure with rich colors dominated, but now it is appropriate to choose discreet shades for nail design and add beautiful patterns as an original accent to the entire composition. On the pages of fashion magazines you can increasingly see photos with great ideas from famous nail artists who paint luxurious monograms on nails, turning nail design into a real work of art. Simple curls and dots intertwine on the nails, turning into expressive patterns or lace from complex monograms.

I would immediately like to reassure readers for whom drawing and painting on nails has never been their thing. Now on sale there are whole sets of thematic stencils with floral patterns, graceful curls and intertwined script, monogram patterns with rounded and smooth lines. And if you don’t want to trace the contours of smooth lines using stencils, but prefer to create original patterns by hand, then use training monogram cards for painting on your nails with a thin brush. In this material you will find simple master classes for beginners, with which you will learn step by step how to draw simple and complex monograms, first on training cards () for painting, and then on your nails.

It is best to use gel polish as a base for painting on nails, since after polymerizing the coating in a lamp and removing the sticky layer, you can immediately begin creative work. It is advisable to paint monograms on hardened gel polish with acrylic paints so that each curved line is as smooth and clearly defined as possible. First, learn how to adjust the amount of paint on the tip of the brush so that each line has distinct boundaries and does not bleed. When practicing drawing curved lines on a map for painting, move step by step from the top edge of the monogram to the bottom, trying to maintain all the proportions of the pattern. Don’t despair if you still can’t draw lines on your nails with a smooth transition. Even the most experienced nail artists began to master the technique of painting nails with simple curls and honed their skills for weeks. If you need to make a fashionable design with monograms on your nails very urgently, then use the prints from the stamping kit, the prints of which can be easily transferred from the plate to the gel polish using a silicone stamp. Instead of the stamping technique, you can use water sliders with a variety of patterns, which are securely fixed with top gel on an even layer of colored gel polish.

♦ TOOLS FOR NAIL PAINTING

Dots.
This is an ideal tool for beginner nail artists, with which you will quickly learn how to draw neat, proportional patterns on your nails. The dots have a metal ball at the end and a comfortable handle for holding the tool. By changing the pressure you press, you can adjust the thickness of the line with smooth curves. With the help of dots, you can create an original design on your nails, entirely consisting of dots of different sizes;

Styper (liner).
This is a thin brush with long thin hair, with which it is very convenient to draw complex monograms with many small elements. With a liner brush you can apply a long line of any shape with smooth curves. This tool is also used to trace a drawing along a contour and to shade a gradient;

Column No. 00.
This brush has thin and short hair, which is designed for drawing individual small details, letters with monograms, thin curly lines, curls of various shapes;

Brush with beveled edge.
This tool is convenient for painting over individual elements of the design between contour lines, as well as changing the thickness of the monogram without lifting the top of the bunch from the surface of the coating;

Medium size brush.
This brush has a sharp tip, which is convenient for painting individual elements of the composition between the monograms on the nails.

♦ VARIETIES OF MONOGRAMS FOR MANICURE

▪ French.
If you prefer to wear a French manicure or a plain manicure in pastel colors, then this decor option will help diversify your everyday nail design. Ornate curls are applied to the side of the nail from the edge of the cuticle to the very tip of the nail (or up to the “smile line” of the jacket);

▪ Compositional.
If you want to place a large decorative element in the central part of the nail, then you can complement the design with large monograms emanating from the base of this decor. For example, designs with liquid stones that border beautiful monograms and manicure foil casting are now in fashion;

▪ Volumetric.
This option is more suitable for long or extended nails. Patterns of complex monograms cover the entire surface of the nail and are combined into the finest lace with perfect detailing;

▪ Modern.
A rather extravagant design option that will further highlight your individual image. All nails are decorated with different patterns, made in the same style.

♦ HOW TO DRAW BEAUTIFUL MONOGRAMS ON YOUR NAILS

Tools and materials:

· UV lamp for drying the coating;

· Manicure tools (files, buff, nippers);

· Colored gel polish (black, light gray, pale cornflower blue);

· Base and top gel;

· Degreaser;

· Klinser;

· Lint-free wipes;

· Dots (or liner brush for those more experienced).

Step-by-step design with monograms:

❶ We perform a hygienic manicure and prepare the nails for application of the coating: we give the nails the desired shape (for example, oval or square with rounded corners), make a bath to soften the cuticle, remove the keratinized layer of the cuticle and pterygium, polish the surface of the nails with a nail file and polish with a buff, process the nail plates degreaser;

❷ Now apply the base layer and seal the end of the free edge, hold your fingers in the UV lamp for about a minute;

❸ Apply black gel polish to those nails on which we will not draw monograms, and apply light gray gel polish to the nails of the middle and ring fingers, dry the coating in a lamp;

❹ Apply a second layer of black gel polish to the nails without a design, and on the rest, apply a layer of light gray gel polish and make a gradient (add a pale cornflower blue color and shade it on the joint line with a brush), dry the coating in a lamp;

❺ Now we cover each nail with a thin layer of leveling top gel and perform polymerization;

❻ It’s easiest to draw patterns on a smooth matte surface. Therefore, we treat the surface of the coating with a gradient with a buff, removing the glossy layer of the top;

❼ First, practice drawing monograms on paper using training cards. Now take a dots, put a little black gel polish on the tip with the ball (can be replaced with acrylic paints);

❽ Place a dot ball on the nail and from the bold point draw a line in the form of a comma, which tapers at the end (reduce the pressure). At the narrowed tip of the line we put another bold dot and continue the curl using the same technique. Thus, we form monograms according to the chosen scheme. Remember to wipe the tip of the dot before dipping it into the gel polish again. We do polymerization;

❾ Cover the design with top gel, dry it in a lamp and add small rhinestones to the nodal points of the monogram (per drop of top gel). Dry in a lamp and remove the dispersion sticky layer with a cleaner;

❿ Soften the cuticle with special oil.

♦ TRAINING CARDS FOR PAINTING

☛ Lesson for beginners: learning to draw individual elements of patterns (step by step with explanations):

- click on the photo and expand the cards with simple elements for painting

☛ From simple to complex. Cards with which you will quickly learn to draw very beautiful monograms:

☛ We continue to master artistic painting skills. We learn to draw beautiful monograms, complex curls, lace for fashionable nail design:

- click on the photo and download training cards

☛ Simple and complex monograms:

Every woman strives to look as attractive and well-groomed as possible. To create a complete image, special attention should be paid to the appearance of the nails, because often a woman is judged precisely by their condition. Tidy, well-groomed, with a discreet, gentle manicure, they can look elegant at any time of the day and in any setting. To do this, you should choose the right suitable design, which in five minutes can be transformed from a modest daytime to a stunning evening one by adding glitter or rhinestones.

Varieties of patterns

Monograms on nails are an eternal classic, a true embodiment of femininity and style. They go with any clothes and are appropriate even at work in a gentle and discreet design. They can decorate a classic French manicure, add zest to a monochrome finish, and can also be combined with all sorts of techniques in the latest fashion, adding elegance to the manicure.

Not every one of us can visit beauty salons. It is quite possible to learn how to make a beautiful design using a variety of monograms on your nails on your own. This will require a little patience, honing your skills and simple tools that you can make yourself.

The pattern of monograms consists of dots, commas, streaks and the finest lines that can form the most intricate patterns: curls, subtle curves, petals of floral design, anagrams of letters and lines, fancy oriental motifs, Indian mehendi technique on nails, notes of Gothic design, lace fabric, imitation of the most exquisite embroidery using voluminous curls.

There are different techniques for applying patterns, among which there are four main ones. They are distinguished by their design features, color schemes, shape and symmetry of the pattern, and coverage area.

• Classic style. Differs in monotony of execution. The pattern must be strictly the same on all fingers. This manicure is usually performed without any additions. You can decorate it with rhinestones or sparkles for an evening look. It is also good when applied over the main coating using the ombre technique. For beginners, the easiest way to make such a drawing is using stickers or a stencil. Stamping has also been widely used recently.

• Modern technology. Gives wider scope for the author's imagination. Here the curls should be different, not repeated on different nail plates; they are united by one style of execution. They can cover the entire nail or be present as elements in the corners, center or edge. This pattern is most often used in a variety of colors and in combination with different design techniques.

• French curls. They are drawn on a soft pink, transparent or any base of a natural shade that matches the French manicure. Monograms can be either absolutely identical or different. They are drawn on the side of the nail or along the edge, covering only part of the base. This design is often used only on accent nails. When creating an evening version based on this manicure, just add glitter or a few rhinestones.

• Wedding style. The main tone here is set by the most delicate coating and elegant monograms. They are drawn in the lightest colors: pink, sand, creamy, milky or soft peach. Monograms should be as rounded as possible, emphasizing the romance of the moment and the tenderness of the bride.

What do they draw with?

Beginners or those who decide to treat themselves to a manicure with a pattern of fancy monograms are recommended to rehearse the application of the pattern many times beforehand. It will take time, but as a result, you can get a perfect design on your nails that will delight you for a long time.

First, they usually train the hand on paper or special training cards, tracing the details of the drawing several times, first with a pen and then with a tool. It is recommended to start with the simplest patterns, gradually complicating the design. The next stage is training on tips - false nails. Then you can start manicuring your nails.

The best tool for professionals is a brush. Beginners are advised to use dots. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, there is an opportunity to start with not purchasing an expensive professional tool, but making it yourself from available items.

Brush

For drawing patterns, a classic and one of the main tools is a brush. Masters have in their arsenal many different brushes depending on the size and shape of the bristles: with short thin bristles, medium with a sharp end, the smallest with the thinnest end, cut diagonally. At home, a couple of tools are enough, and it is advisable to choose good quality ones.

When purchasing, you should pay special attention to the following points:

• the brush on the base should hold firmly, without moving along the seam or twisting;
• the hairs should not fall out of the brush and should be the same length, not stick out, but maintain their shape;
• It is better to choose a handle from natural hardwood.

In addition, experts advise using different types of tools to draw a variety of patterns. So, for monograms, the thinnest and most elegant brushes are chosen, the beveled shape of the bristles is useful for drawing out curls, the smallest and shortest bristles are for drawing the smallest details.

The tools from professional equipment manufacturers In Garden and Global Nail have the best reviews. Often the necessary tools are ordered on Chinese websites. Among eastern manufacturers, MAKART, KASAKO, and Monja brushes are of good quality. However, no matter how wonderful a brush from a well-known manufacturer is, most professionals modify them to suit their own hand. To do this, the hairs are carefully cut one at a time at the base until the desired shape and thickness of the pile is obtained.

Experts advise not to disdain improvised means, especially for beginners, and experiment with various types of them to create a suitable device. So, it is recommended to use brushes from old varnishes. Using nail polish remover, they are cleaned, washed in soapy water, and then degreased with an alcohol-containing solution. This way you can design 2 comfortable brushes for yourself: a thin one with long bristles and a flat one with a beveled edge. To obtain the required shape, the hairs are cut one at a time. Instead of a brush, according to tradition, you can use an ordinary wooden toothpick or needle.

Stencils

Stencils of various shapes and patterns are used by both masters and beginners. They help to accurately and evenly create the same symmetrical pattern on all nail plates. This is important when creating a pattern from monograms, especially at first, while your hand is not yet full. The stencil helps to create a precise and neat design without the paint escaping the edges. However, professionals do not advise those who want to learn how to perform a manicure professionally to get carried away with stencils. This device is good in case of a hurry, when you want to create a beautiful and original design on your nails, but there is no time for a long drawing.

An alternative to stencil manicure can be even simpler options that do not require drawing: these are stamps and stickers. They are quite suitable for creating an original manicure for a short time. The stickers are attached with an adhesive base directly to the base varnish and covered with a transparent fixative on top. They will last no more than 2-3 days. A more advanced option is stamping. In this type of pattern application, the metal plate of the stamp is coated with varnish, and then the pattern is imprinted on the nail. In this case, you need to add the coloring substance onto the plate in moderation so that it does not spread.

Dots

At first, many find it difficult to draw small details clearly and professionally. The creators of manicure tools have created a dots to help - this is a special small tool in the form of a stick with a ball at the end, reminiscent of a regular writing pen. The tool is made from plastic or wood. It helps to apply small dots on the nail, making the smallest details of the design and subtle strokes. There are dots with two balls of different sizes located at both ends of the handle.

Salons use instruments of different sizes. In household use, one tool with two tips of small and medium sizes is enough. Dots are convenient for drawing patterns on rhinestones, small branches, garlands, mesh, and imitation lace. The tool is quite easy to use even for beginners. The thickness of the line is adjusted by pressing the ball. When using dots, a significant amount of varnish or other pigment is saved. Working on making smooth, continuous lines with this tool is ideal. In this case, just remember to periodically wipe the ball on a napkin to prevent the paint from drying out and to remove excess.

Ideas for original design

Using monograms, you can create a wide variety of patterns: from delicate and elegant to flashy and luxurious, from classic to trendy. Monograms accompany most of the most successful looks of the last season, adding femininity and sophistication to them. This manicure looks great on nails of any length and shape.

Nowadays it is rare to see completely curled nails on all fingers. More often, emphasis is placed on two or three nails. The tendency to use such a pattern on top of other popular techniques (ombre, rub-in, kamifubuki, broken glass) is also very popular. In this way, a harmony of opposites is created: the aggressive pattern is softened, and classic monograms receive a new sound. Although in their usual execution they look very advantageous.

To obtain the most attractive look of a manicure, you should carefully select the combination of colors of the base coat and gel or varnish for drawing. The main tone should look harmonious with the pattern and emphasize beautiful lines and openwork curls. You can perform a fabulously beautiful manicure in various styles. Professionals often use a regular brush and contrasting varnish. At the same time, while painting, you should strictly regulate the amount of pigment on the brush.

Recently, it has become fashionable to apply designs with acrylic paints, gel or shellac. It is especially convenient to apply such pigment using ready-made stencils. Applying a design with gel polish will take a little longer. At the same time, you will receive a more durable and high-quality manicure, which will delight you with its rich color for a long time. Acrylic paints allow you to paint in any complex shades and color transitions.

Simple and effective designs are most often made with gold, black and red monograms, which look good on almost any delicate or contrasting base. They can also be done using stickers and stamping. Draw simple patterns with a toothpick and a needle. Three-dimensional designs are also popular in this technique, when a top layer of golden paint is applied over the main color of the monogram (for example, black). This pattern should be well dried and fixed.

A black monogram looks most advantageous on a French manicure and all natural-colored finishes. The red swirls go perfectly with the white and gold base. Often the design is made with rhinestones. The use of sparkling stones gives the manicure luxury and grace at the same time.

Rhinestones with a sparkling, light or contrasting, deep dark coating look most accentuated. Rhinestones can be elements of a pattern with monograms, or decorate the edge or hole at the base of the nail. Experts, in light of the latest nail art trends, recommend using sparkling accents on two to three nails. You can also decorate each finger, but with a very modest amount of decoration.

A drawing with acrylic powder or special sand looks very stylish in both bright and nude versions. The drawing is done on sticky varnish. The pattern is painted on with a fairly wide brush and sprinkled with powder or sand on top. Once dry, blow off excess or brush off with a thick makeup brush. The pattern turns out to be especially cozy and feminine.

Today you can use a wide variety of techniques to create a beautiful and stylish manicure. The main thing is the presence of desire, imagination and all the necessary accessories, with the help of which you will create your luxurious beauty.

This season, monograms on nails are in fashion - an eternal classic that can turn the simplest manicure into a beautiful masterpiece, something elegant, sophisticated and stylish. The curls that you will write on the surface of the nail add originality, charm, and make the nails more expressive.

The stylish effect of this design is its unusualness and the ability to create a wide variety of patterns, snow ornaments, everyday, evening, holiday and wedding manicures. Using the finest curls and sparkles, rhinestones, you create a unique design and beautiful pictures.

Curls, floral patterns with smooth and rounded lines, elegant weaving of ligature - this is a special manicure design technique, which has varieties:

• French monograms, as a rule, are applied to the side of the nail plate over a pastel-colored polish or with a French manicure. The result is a neat and original pattern that frames your nail on one side.
• Original monograms trendy today, they are often used to decorate extended nails. If in the case of the French version you get a very delicate, neat manicure, then ordinary monograms are something shocking, bold and creative, decorating the entire nail plate, covering it with the most bizarre patterns and ornaments and the finest lace. Such voluminous monograms are modern art.
• Modern monogram an even more original option than regular curls. The essence of the technique is that a unique pattern, different from other nails, is applied to each nail, covering the entire surface of the nail. This technique allows you to get original pictures on each nail.

The uniqueness of the monogram technique lies in the fact that you can use a ready-made scheme or come up with your own style of applying the monogram. There are no strict criteria for drawing, the main thing is accuracy and clarity, when your hand does not tremble and draws graceful curls and the line turns out smooth and uniform.

Monogram nail design: technique using various materials

You can create a magical manicure with monograms using many techniques. For example, apply curls with a regular brush and the simplest decorative varnish.

But this method, when you make a monogram nail design, is suitable for professionals, those who have already got their hands on it.

With this method of applying monograms, you need to be very careful and be able to regulate the amount of varnish on the brush so that the pattern is uniform and does not spread.

It copes successfully with shellac and gel polishes; acrylic designs also look stylish and very bright. The stamping technique involves the use of special plates with monograms, stencils and stamps, multi-colored varnishes and other tools.

Thanks to the plate with ready-made monograms, you will quickly complete the training and create a beautiful manicure with an original design. For example, this could be a New Year's version with frost patterns over the entire surface of the nail.

You can use gel polish for manicure, and then you will get a very durable manicure that remains fresh and shiny for a long time. Of course, the procedure will be somewhat long, because you will have to dry everything under an ultraviolet lamp, but the resulting result is worth it.

Nail designs created with acrylic paints will amaze with the variety of shades and exquisite workmanship. Many manicurists believe that painting with acrylic paints creates the necessary effect of sophistication and luxury; you can realize all your fantasies.

• >Before you start applying the design, tidy up your nails, carefully polish the surface of the nail, make it smooth. You can paint directly on your nails or apply a base color of polish first and wait until it dries completely.
• >Draw each element of the design carefully and let it dry, then apply the next curl. A lamp will help you speed up and improve the drying process. Once all your nails are beautiful, seal everything with clear polish.

Such useful assistants as stencils have long appeared, with the help of which you can create any nail design. You can buy a wide variety of stencils on sale, or, with due skill and care, you can make them yourself from dense but flexible material.

Stickers are another option to make your job easier. A variety of sticker options, a wide color palette of patterns, various materials from which such stickers are made - this is all a huge opportunity to realize your nail design fantasies. It is better to glue stickers onto a base - transparent or base color - and secure with a finishing coat.

The dotted technique of applying monograms to nails involves using a needle or toothpick. In this case, it is also much more effective to apply patterns on a base of varnish - the dots lie very neatly and clearly, the nail design looks expressive and the monograms are bright.

How to draw monograms on nails: step-by-step instructions

If you are still wondering how to draw monograms on your nails, then we will answer it.

		Step 1 We put the nails in order, remove the cuticle, give the nails the desired shape, level the surface of the nail plate if necessary, polish it and degrease it.
		Step 2 We apply a layer of the main color or a transparent varnish, on which it will be easier to draw monograms, and the manicure will last for quite a long time, wait until it dries completely.
		Step 3 Now we choose a tool convenient for ourselves, with the help of which we will create fantasy beauty: a needle, a toothpick, a stencil, stickers, and other devices.
		Step 4 Now get to work. The application of monograms begins from the edge of the nail and moves towards the base; if you paint with gel polish or acrylic paints, each element of the design should be dried and the next one applied.
		Step 5 After you have made your nail design and used various additional decorative accessories (glitter, rhinestones, stones), secure everything with transparent varnish and dry the manicure.

When using gel polish or regular paint polish, you should put just enough polish on your brush to form a small drop at the tip of the brush, which you then stretch into a line. If you are drawing complex monograms, first wait for one curl to dry and then apply the second monogram on top of it. This way your composition will look very clear.

In addition to monogram designs, you can use other manicure techniques, various accessories and decorative elements. Often, many people use sparkles, stones and rhinestones, which are carefully placed in different areas of the design. For example, using pebbles or rhinestones, you can make some dots in monograms, lay out a festive pattern with stickers in the form of stars or snowflakes.

There are a lot of options, the main thing is the presence of taste, so as not to overdo it and turn your stylish manicure into something inconveniently cooked. Therefore, when you already understand how to draw neat monograms on your nails and get your hands on, then you can harmoniously combine other elements of manicure decor.

Monograms on nails: step by step for beginners

To make your manicure and monograms on your nails beautiful and stylish, you need to use the tools at hand:

• Varnishes (regular, gel polish, shellac, acrylic paints) and nail polish remover, base coat.
• Needle, toothpick, brush, stencils, stickers and other decorative elements.
• Ultraviolet lamp if you want to use acrylic paints or gel polishes.
• Glitter.
• Top coating.

Before you start working, you must tidy up your nails, remove the cuticle, sand the surface of the nail plate, and use a nail file to give your nails the desired shape. The last stage of preparation is degreasing the nails so that the future manicure stays firmly on the nails.

For drawing, you can choose acrylic or contour paints, gel polish, or regular gel. But if you are new to this manicure technique, start with acrylic - it lies flat on the surface of the nail plate and does not spread. At the same time, the design will stay on your nails for a long time, and you will forget for two weeks about the need to re-manicure to make it look fresh and shiny.

At the first stage of drawing, the nail should be coated with a base - this can be a clear varnish, a base varnish of the color that you prefer.

When painting by hand, you can draw monograms on your nails in two ways; step by step for beginners it looks like this:

		Step 1 On the base layer of varnish, which is already completely dry, apply a few drops of acrylic paint or varnish and carefully stretch them in a line.
		Step 2 Add a couple of drops of varnish to the newly applied layer of base varnish and use a needle to mix everything and draw a pattern. In this method of drawing monograms, you get a deep, relief and voluminous manicure.

The most elegant and very thin lines can be obtained only with a needle, and dots can be drawn perfectly with a toothpick.

Curls can also be drawn not with lines, but with dots, and for beginners, this will be an ideal option for a neat manicure. You just have to put the dots in the order that will create a beautiful line. The distance between the points should be the same - then the design looks harmonious and clear. In principle, everyone independently chooses the tools that are convenient for themselves, which will make it easier for them to work with lines, curls and dots.

Monograms should be created from a varnish whose color contrasts with the base - in this case, you get a very beautiful and luxurious design, the curls and lines are very expressive and bright.

Which brush to paint monograms on nails: choosing materials

When painting by hand, many people prefer to work with thin brushes that perfectly draw lines, place dots, and apply paint or varnish evenly.

If you don’t know which brush to use to paint monograms on your nails, then professional nail artists recommend purchasing the following tools:

• Styper with thin and long hair. This tool carefully draws lines and is used to create both simple and very complex patterns.
• An angled brush is suitable for painting curls.
• Kolonok No. 00 with short but fine hair. This brush is used to paint dots, smallest design elements and letters.

You can make paint brushes yourself; every girl has old varnishes in her cosmetic arsenal that are no longer used, but it’s a shame to throw them away.

Take several brushes, carefully remove the varnish using nail polish remover and wash the brushes in warm soapy water and then with an alcohol-containing solution to degrease and remove any remaining varnish.

Now, using nail scissors, remove the excess hair so that you have a very thin brush, another with short bristles and a brush with an angled cut. You can replace the brush with a needle or toothpick, which has a thin and sharp tip.

Lacy monograms- This is one of the most subtle and difficult design creation techniques. Such a thin web on all surfaces of the nail must be very neat and carefully, clearly drawn. If you use stencils, you can easily create a beautiful design.

But those who prefer handmade work, where monograms are drawn in two or more shades, have to be very careful about the drawing process. Take several thin brushes with different amounts of bristles and practice to choose the right tool.

Always keep in mind that only the use of harmoniously selected nail polish colors will allow you to get a perfectly stylish and unique nail design. The base color should contrast with the pattern, emphasizing clear lines and smooth monograms.

Do you know what monograms are? Surely many will nod importantly and answer: monograms are a beautiful pattern, often used in clothing, wall coverings and home accessories. And they will be right! However, few people think about the fact that initially monograms were the name given to the intertwined first letters of a person’s surname and first name. Monograms were often used by people of blue blood: they created unique monograms, using them as a painting or a family sign. Now the meaning of the word has not changed, but the personalized monogram has transformed into curls unrelated to each other. The only thing they have in common is their weaving into knots. The scope of application of curls has also expanded: they have firmly entered the art of nail art. We will tell you how to draw monograms on nails and present step-by-step photos for beginners.

Is it worth painting on your nails right away?

Despite the apparent lightness, a monogram is enough complex technology. Lack of accuracy will lead to blurring, corners and lack of clarity of lines in the finished drawing. The web of curls should be drawn in compliance with single pressure brushes onto the nail plate, otherwise, correcting fine lines will look like layering of paint.

When applying curls to nails, there are two extremes: the first time the drawing turns out perfect, but it will not be repeated the next time, or the drawing does not work out at all, which disappoints the young craftswoman, discouraging the desire to try a wonderful manicure further. To prevent this from happening, make it a rule to first training sketch perform on a sheet of cardboard or on a manicure simulator. This way, the technique of performing the composition will immediately become clear to you, and you will see in time what shortcomings can be avoided.

Advice! Paint monograms with acrylic paints - in this case the drawing will be clear and artistically complete.

What do lace patterns go with?

Monograms are used both as a separate unit of the pattern and in combination with other compositional elements. Let's consider the most successful options:

• French manicure
  A popular basis for drawing out lace fabric. It can be placed on the side parts of the nail plate or to create a transition border. If you add pebbles to the second option, the manicure can easily be turned into a festive one.
• Uniform design of monograms for all nails based on a color base
  Quite a complex painting, requiring maximum similarity of the design on each nail. You shouldn't do it manually for the first time: the result will most likely disappoint you. If you want just such a design, use stickers: glue the design with monograms onto a plain base or gradient.
• Monograms on two or three nails
  If a uniform design seems too colorful, design just a couple of selected nails. This will add zest to your usual manicure.
• Individual style
  You can go back to the history of monograms and create your own unique monogram on your nails. Decorate one nail with your initials in capital letters, and you can be sure that you will never find such splendor on anyone else.

Drawing methods

Monograms can be applied to nails in various ways. There aren't many of them, so Let's look at everything:

• Stamping
  Monograms are applied using a metal stencil with a pattern printed on it. The disadvantage of this application is that there is no room for imagination: you can only do a manicure with the option proposed by the manufacturer.
• Stickers
  An easy way to create a beautiful manicure with lace. The sticker is attached to the nail and pressed against it with a sticky layer. The structure is secured with colorless varnish.
• Manual application
  The most labor-intensive process in nail art. If you're a beginner, use stencils to get your hands on. You will find stencil options and examples of monograms at the end of the article.

How to draw

It is best if, for drawing monograms, you purchase thin and medium brushes. Use synthetic bristle brushes to ensure the paint goes on evenly. To create dots on curls, use dots.

If you are making lace using stamping, it is allowed to use regular contrasting varnish or gel as a material for monograms.

Nuances of drawing

Exists a few nuances things to consider when learning the art of nail art:

• In classic versions, use plain design for monograms. Brighter and youthful options allow two or more color designs.
• If the composition provides for the intersection of curls, draw them after the first layer has completely dried.
• Don't draw too many lines: The manicure will look oversaturated.

Manicure examples

We will look at several examples with a magnificent manicure, in which there was a place for ornate lines of monograms. Enjoy the ideas, be sure to save the pictures for inspiration.

Great everyday manicure with red swirls on a white background. This nail design is suitable for everyday wear if your work not associated with a strict dress code.

The manicure, as in the photo, looks gentle and special. Velvety lace is pleasant to the touch and resembles sugar sprinkles. Your marigolds will look delicious, but they cannot be called vulgar.

An unusual manicure that suits the summer mood. Monograms combine well with a French manicure, and a black mesh on the free edge of the nail plate perfectly emphasizes the dark lace.

Beautiful monograms decorated with silver paint look expensive and aristocratic. A silver French manicure can be done for a wedding.

A beautiful and expensive manicure, which is brought to life only through hand drawing. Be extremely careful when performing an exquisite and, at the same time, complex design. Control pressure force brushes to get the same lace lines.

A chic composition on nails with purple and gold flowers will give exceptional taste and the position of the owner. Create a lace wonder for evening events and holiday receptions.

Various monograms on a manicure simulator

We present to your attention several types of lace compositions made by craftswomen using a manicure simulator. All drawings are made on a single-color coating, which can also be one of the ideas for home manicure. Please note that the monograms are decorated with white and black acrylic paints: white and thin curls look gentle and romantic, black ones look elegant and stylish. It’s up to you to decide which design to choose. Before bringing an idea to life, Practice on paper or stencils with monograms.