To make the girl's fingers more sophisticated and attractive, beautiful manicure designs are used, photos of which will be later in the article. The original ideas of a jacket (French manicure) are often used for fashionable nail design. As a base, experts recommend choosing Harmony Gelish, CND Shellac Base Coat and ORLY coatings.
General guidelines for French manicure
Classic French manicure is a nail plate covered with a camouflage base, which can be of different shades, and the free edge of the nail is painted white.
The base can be of the following colors:
- nude;
- transparent;
- light pink;
- bodily;
- natural pink;
- cream;
- dairy;
- peach.
French is a versatile, stylish and feminine manicure. It looks great both for everyday wear and for a special day. It can be combined with any outfit, makeup and jewelry. French manicure is combined with different designs, techniques and decorations, it looks sophisticated and original, as in the photo.
For decoration can be used:
- rhinestones;
- broth;
- holographic tapes;
- stickers;
- points.
Choosing such a manicure, you don't have to think about the length and shape of your nails. These nuances do not matter. French manicure suits everyone, you just need to choose the right color and technique... Looks good color, double, millennium and moon jacket. And the coating can be glossy or matte.
Techniques and methods of French manicure
With the development of the nail industry, the number of techniques and techniques is increasing. The classic French manicure is transforming and taking on a new look. When creating a jacket at home, you need to give the correct shape to the nails and remove the regrown cuticle. To do this, you need a nail file and tweezers.
It is best to use a stencil to draw the white edge of the nail. It is needed to create a smooth, perfect nail tip. You can also do it by hand, without using additional materials.
Stripes can be of different shapes:
- angular;
- semicircular;
- round.
You can also make a stencil yourself from thick cardboard, fabric or tape. When applying white varnish to the tip of the nail, you need to be ready for adjustments after removing the strip. This can be done with a cotton swab soaked in nail polish remover.
When choosing a color for the free edge, you can choose any color. It can be white or colored varnish, which is best applied twice using a thin brush. So the jacket will turn out to be neat and perfect (a photo with such a manicure design proves this). And the last layer is to apply the fixer.
A jacket made using the gradient technique looks winning and beautiful.... When creating this design, you need to choose two colors that should be the same color scheme. Ultimately, you should get a smooth transition from one color to another. To achieve this result, you can use a sponge, sponge, or a special gradient brush with a special tip.
In the French ombre, the color transition should be shifted to the tip of the nail, keeping the French principle.
French is a universal manicure, suitable for many design solutions and techniques (photos of successful options can be found further in the article). When done correctly, French manicure always looks elegant and impressive.
To create such a design, you need to cover the tip of the nail with glitter, glitter or rub. All other steps are the same as in the classic French manicure. The transparent base goes well with gold, silver sparkles.
Options for French manicure
There are enough options for a French manicure. Many people love the classic manifestation of the jacket. It is versatile, practical and always in trend. Even if the correction of the nails is already necessary, it will not be so noticeable, since the base is a neutral, discreet color. The owners of such a manicure look collected, well-groomed and restrained.
Space for imagination can be found by creating a colored jacket. It can be one color on each nail or different bright colors on each finger. You can even make a multi-colored ombre of 2 or more colors on the tip of the nail.
Such a manicure is suitable for bright, active girls, mainly in the warm season. If working days are not forced to a dress code, then this design can be called universal.
the moon jacket appeared relatively recently, but found a response in the hearts of many female representatives. It is a partial mirror image of the classics.
The arc that was painted over at the tip of the finger is in this case located at the base of the nail, the rest is painted in a different color, and the free edge duplicates the color of the arc. It can be not only semicircular, but also square and angular.
Color solutions can be varied, from nude shades to rich, bright colors. Such a design does not create frames and restrictions for their owners. By choosing the right color combinations, you can create a versatile manicure. A double jacket can boast of its restraint and elegance.
French manicure with design, a photo of which demonstrates its superiority over other options, which it is recommended to do in compliance with the following features:
- To create it, you need to apply a base to the nail, cover the tip of the nail with any color you like and draw a thin line with another varnish along the base of the smile.
- It fits both short, medium and long nails. The most successful shape is round or square.
- Doing it right, you can safely combine different colors and different positions of the double stripes.
- French designs look great not only in a festive look, but also appropriate for everyday everyday life.
Matte French manicure
Matte French manicure is on the list of in-demand designs. It creates the effect of velvety, elite nail coverage, which gives the image gracefulness, grace and sophistication. Its feature is its versatility. Having made such a manicure, you can forget about the issue of its relevance.
Choosing just such a manicure, you can combine a glossy French strip with a matte finish on the remaining nail. This option will attract the attention of others. You can experiment with the arrangement of the stripes. They can form a single horizontal "smile" from two different colors of varnish, or they can be drawn diagonally.
The matte effect suits everyone, but at the same time has its own whims. When creating such a design, it is necessary to make a quality manicure. The surface of the nail should be flat, since when applying a matte top, all existing flaws will be striking.
Often used with this color coating:
- Beige.
- Heavenly azure.
- Ice mint.
- Dusty pink.
- White.
- Red.
- The black.
- Dark green.
French manicure options with patterns and drawings
French is a manicure with a design (a photo of options for patterns, drawings, a technician introduces into a state of confusion), which pushes the boundaries of rigor and monotony.The nail industry is developing and along with it new products and variants of various designs appear.
Geometry
Geometric design refers to a versatile design. It fits any nail shape and length. The main thing is to choose a drawing that will emphasize the beauty and accuracy of your hands. By creating such a manicure, you can focus on one or more nails.
It can be:
- triangle;
- rectangle;
- square;
- rhombuses.
Usually they are painted with black or white varnish using a thin nap of a brush. It is also important to create abstractions where figures are drawn in each other or intersect in space.
Geometric clarity and precision can be achieved with a slider, stamping and stickers.
Flowers
They give lightness and airiness to even the most daring manicure. The floristic theme is multifaceted. You can draw wildflowers, garden, exotic. The drawing itself can be smooth, convex, with a golden or silver border. Implementing such a design, you can rely on the talent of the master, as well as sliders or stickers.
Nail art made in neutral colors matches wedding dresses and looks appropriate on the hands of office workers. It gives the image a femininity, tenderness and romance.
The color palette in floral design is endless. For those who like to stand out, you can choose bright, juicy, saturated colors. Those who like calm shades stop at pastel, nude tones.
Lace
A light lace pattern that duplicates the fabric pattern on the nails creates a delicate, sophisticated look. This design looks good on different nail lengths and is not whimsical to the shape of the nail plate. It looks more restrained on short nails, and more impressive on medium and long ones.
Creating openwork patterns, craftsmen most often use white, black, pastel colors for drawing. Some use pieces of fabric and fix them with gel polish, while others master the stamping technique.
Decor on French manicure
French manicure can be complemented with interesting decorative elements. When choosing it, you need to remember that it should not be bulky. He should emphasize the charm of a jacket, and not weigh it down.
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| Rhinestones |
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| Granulated sugar | It creates a plush and volume effect on the nails. It looks original and non-standard. But with all this, it is a versatile decor that will be a great addition to any look. Recommended colors are gentle, calm shades for a classic jacket and bright colors for a colored one. |
| Kamifubiki |
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Fashion trends 2020
Fashion trends of this year's manicure do not set rigid frameworks and rules. The color palette consists mainly of gray, yellow, green, orange varnish. But it is best to build on the color of the skin of the hands and select shades of coverage for it.
Nails are considered trendy:
- made in the ombre technique using more than 2 colors;
- animal print that repeats snake skin, leopard color and zebra stripes;
- impressionist technique, which is created not only on the nails, but on the lips, eyelids and other parts of the body.
A manicure made in accordance with the fashion trends of the season will look confident, especially with such base colors for a jacket as peach, nude and light pink.Photos in top women's fashion and style magazines with ready-made designs confirm this.
Video about the technique of performing French manicure
How to make a French manicure with a volumetric pattern: