KUKUKU Portfolio 9: Subtle Style

Let us start through my subtle designs for this week.

Realizing that subtle work is so popular in Japan, almost all of my friends there requested to do some simple subtle design for their nails. While in Indonesia is much known that usually people choose the colorful and bling arts (which I kinda hate, if not designed properly), it was a whole different style and techniques for subtle designs there.

For example is this what they called "cheek nails", as it resembles how blush on were applied on your cheek. While usually people choose pink-ish or soft reddish color for this cheek nails, my friend choose the pastel blue and orange as she likes those 2 color the most.

Gave her a little bit of silver and gold foils on the pinky for a little surprising effect too!

I have to say it was the most unthinkable design ever but they can work it damn well. And it was so pretty indeed.

Same cheek nails technique that I use was on this one,

A very very subtle tone of blue and orange for several fingers while the main general designs were a very subtle and see-through beige. Have to admit I did this design copying other artists designs and improvising here an there but it worked quite well.

Have to say the reason why subtle designs work almost for everyone because it enhance your skin color by using it as a main base color for the whole transition form your skin color to the gel/polish color. It literally can't go wrong with subtles.

These 2 designs below is not a complete subtle, however it can be alternatives as it use your own (nail) skin tone too for the whole look.

For example was this one,

which the clear glitter and seashells gel completely brighten the owner's skin complex, and below;

which tone down the shocking pink color so it adapts to the skin very well and makes it more wearable for everyday wear. 

So, what's your idea on subtles? And which one is your favorite? Glad to hear from you all :)

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