Not White! The Best Reason Why Pink Gradient Nails Won't Clash with Your Dress or Kimono on the Wedding Day or During Pre-Wedding Photos♡

2017.02.27 published

Pre-wedding and wedding day bridal nails are not pure white!!

Hello, I'm Haruno Tsuzaki, the editor-in-chief of marry＊

When it comes to bridal nail designs, the first things that come to mind are crisp white French nails or gradients.

However, I was surprised when I spoke with coordinators at a dress shop and kimono shop recently.

The professionals I met regarding dress and kimono coordination were all discussing, “Bridal nails shouldn't be pure white, but rather light pink or soft white gradients~~♡”

When I asked why bridal nails are better in colors other than pure white.

I was taken aback and asked everyone why pink or lighter colors are preferred over crisp pure white for bridal nails.

They responded, “White is a color that doesn’t exist in nature, so it can clash with both the skin tone and the color of the dress.”

It's true that a bleach-like clean white often stands out among other items. While a pure white shirt may look nice with its vividness, it tends to be a “color and presence that jumps into the eye."

Bridal nails are meant to complement and enhance the main attraction, the bride and her wedding dress or kimono, so it seems better to make them look beautiful without being distracting.

Therefore, it's better to stick to more natural white or pink gradients, it was suggested＊

Of course, there are various shades of white, and everyone's skin tone and outfit color is different, but I believe personal preference is the most important! Respecting the opinions of professionals is also very important!

When I had my ceremony, I went with a French nail design using holographic colors that reflected white.

Next time, when I do a photo shoot in traditional attire, I’m thinking of going for a pink gradient nail instead＊

In this article, I will introduce some of my favorite 'bridal nail pink gradient designs' along with the reasons why＊

This pink gradient for bridal nails is adorable! ① From the base

Gradient nails can feel a bit too standard, and it can be hard to know what kind is cute, right??

Plus, there are several ways to create gradients, so you have to decide whether to start the gradient from the base, from halfway up, or from about one-third of the way up.

I personally like to have the gradient start from the base like this↓!

When we think of "gradient nails", it typically looks like this↓

The base part is clear, with color applied only to the tips, but I feel this is quite old-fashioned, and if the nails are short, it makes them look even shorter and blocky.

Additionally, the sudden contrast in color can cause the nail art to stand out too much within the overall coordination, so personally, I prefer a gradient starting from the base.

I would tell my nail technician, “I’d like the color applied from the base, but please make it lighter towards the tips while ensuring it's not completely clear.”＊

This pink gradient for bridal nails is adorable! ② Milky white

Whether it's pink or white, when it comes to gradient nails, I prefer to use milky white.

It creates a natural image, and the colors blend softly without overpowering other colors.

Moreover, pure white or bright pink often doesn't blend well with the skin tones of Japanese people who are typically yellow-skinned, making it look out of place, but using milky white solves this skin tone mismatch♩

Plus, creating a gradient with milky white seems easier than using a bold color without going completely clear from the base, which allows me to confidently leave it to the nail technician＊

This pink gradient for bridal nails is adorable! ③ Rhinestones

I love sparkly nails. I generally prefer designs that often make people say, “Your nails are flashy!”

So, no matter how much the world promotes simple nails, I still want to add parts or Swarovski stones....!

I absolutely understand that a pink gradient is beautiful and cute on its own, but I can't help but feel “this feels a bit lacking....” based on my personality.

After all, since it's a bridal nail for a happy moment, it doesn't make sense to simplify everything based on others' opinions and then feel down every time I look at my own nails...!

Therefore, when I go for simple pink gradient nails, I like to add rhinestones to calm myself down (laughs)!

Arranging rhinestones for a simple nail design requires a lot of sense.

Just placing them one by one at the base feels a bit boring, and since it’s a gradient nail, I don't want to draw attention to the base.

However, designing them in a vertical layout feels outdated...

What I find modern and cute is placing a big stone on just one nail like this↓＊

Also, randomly placing stones like this↓ is really cute too♡

This design, with varying sizes and positions, looks random but seems super calculated.

I have to consult with my nail technician enough to ensure I’m satisfied, but arranging them in a somewhat flowing line feels stylish.

Let’s go for cute pink gradient bridal nails that enhance the bride's outfit♡

Beautiful gradient nails also serve to elongate the nails and make the fingers and hands look beautiful＊

When we think of bridal nails, we tend to envision crisp white French nails, but from a professional's perspective, a pink gradient is recommended♡

I totally understand the desire to pack in all kinds of cuteness into nail art, but if you want the dress or kimono to look beautiful, keeping the nails simple is key＊

Find a coordination that allows you to look your absolute best overall and one that excites you the most to be in that state yourself♡