French manicure with a pattern. Photos, trendy colors and design ideas 2020

French manicure has many variations. A fashionable jacket with a pattern, as in the photo, is suitable for both daytime and evening outings. Actual ideas of 2020 are further in the article.

Fashionable colors for a jacket

To create drawings, specialists use a different gamut of shades.

The most fashionable colors are:

• white... The glossy white pattern on the nails looks festive and goes well with any look. Complemented with rhinestones, imitation pearls and other effects;
• blue... The summer 2020 trend is a marine-themed drawing using a bright blue hue. It is recommended to use matte varnish textures to create drawings;
• blue... Even without drawings, a jacket in blue tones looks bright in summer. This color is used to create summer and winter patterns: butterflies, flowers, snowflakes. Recommended for use under denim and romantic style. The best shades are blue water, jade or lavender;

• milky peach... All shades of apricot, peach and pinkish milky are considered the most relevant. They are used to create butterflies, flowers and a dandelion effect on nails. Looks natural on a dark jacket or in combination with gold or copper rhinestones;
• fuchsia... Relevant for creating flowers and bright summer nail art. Used in a jacket with rich and bright shades;
• classic red... Used to create geometric patterns;
• the black... Varnishes with various black textures create a fashionable jacket in strict tones. Glossy and matte textures are used for drawings;
• golden and copper gloss varnishes... Used to create vintage nail textures and retro designs;
• coffee tones from cappuccino to dark chocolate - suitable for a strict look. Used as baselines interspersed with bright colors;
• bright shades of green... Relevant for creating drawings with leaves, butterflies and summer flowers. The image depends on the brightness of the hue.

Classic jacket with a pattern

A French manicure with a pattern (photo options are presented below) in a classic style is performed using white, peach, gray and black varnish.

The color combination depends on which shade is used at the tips or at the base of the nail. A classic jacket with a pattern is suitable for any occasion and style of clothing. It goes well with romantic, office and denim styles, and will suit even bright summer outfits.

A jacket with a white pattern is made using a classic dots. The drawing is applied to the ring finger with white glossy (if the texture of the main layer is matte) or matte varnish.

Drawing options:

• large white flower with transparent petals;
• snowflake (New Year's version);
• dandelion umbrellas;
• white leaves;
• butterfly wings.

To make the drawing look bright, silver rhinestones are added to it. Pearls, white dots are relevant.

If the jacket is made in gray or black, either bright patterns on the ring finger or geometric lines made up of varnishes with different textures are used.Such a manicure is appropriate in a business style if the jacket on the nails is gray or black.

Drawing with dots

French manicure drawing that goes well with bright clothes, romantic style or image baby doll. If the points are white, they are appropriate in a business, even office style (numerous photos confirm this).

Drawing with dots gives the image a childish simplicity, frivolity and touching. Dotted nails go well with Mickey Mouse stickers, trendy for summer and fall 2020.

Most popular colors for creating points:

• white;
• matte blue;
• pink;
• red;
• the black;
• fuchsia or raspberry.

A French manicure with a pattern (photos of nails are presented below) is performed in the following combinations of the main color and tone:

• the main background color is pink, caramel, blue and peach, the dots are white;
• the nail is red, the dots are white or black;
• the nail field is crimson, the dots are white or pink;
• the main shade of the nail is white, the dots are black, pink, blue, crimson or red.

The dot pattern is used in the following variants:

• thin jacket - dots are applied to the main field;
• nail of a natural shade - the dots are applied only to the ends and are located along the area of ​​the French manicure;
• the main drawing is created near the smile line (bow, Mickey Mouse), points are applied to this place where they are appropriate.

The points are made as follows: at the same distance, drops of varnish are applied to the nails, after which they are shaded with dots and dots are obtained. When dry, a base coat is applied to the nails.

Stripes

They make the manicure more strict and bright. Suitable for a business look, go well with leather clothes and bright colors.

There are several options for how to make a jacket with stripes:

• stripes are created using stencils;
• dots;
• special sliders with a ready-made pattern (gel polish).

Stencils are applied to the dried varnish. A layer of new varnish is applied to them. After it dries, the procedure is repeated if desired. Thanks to this technique, a striped pattern is obtained on the nails, creating the illusion of layering.

Dotsom draws several points and draws a line along them. In this way, an angular geometric pattern is also made. A geometric pattern is applied to the nails with sliders, then the sticky layer is removed and drying is applied, after which the nails are dried with a special lamp.

Actual colors and combinations:

• a color that duplicates the shade of the tips of the varnish: if the manicure is white, the stripes are made white;
• gradient stripes: white tip, next stripe is gray, behind it is dark gray;
• stripes of the same color, but with a different texture: glossy, matte, satin;
• bright multi-colored stripes of acid shades. Suitable for summer manicure;
• one of 3 stripes with a vertical gradient pattern. Close shades are desirable: blue and blue, pink and red;
• stripes gold and silver, with a mirror texture. Relevant for festive manicure.

Sliders for French with shellac

A complex manicure with small details is performed using a slider. It is done on the ring finger or on all nails.

Current options:

• feathers;
• lace (wedding manicure);
• flowers with small details;
• dandelions;
• fir paws with toys (New Year's version) and much more.

This manicure looks good both on a classic and on a colored jacket.

First, a base coat and base coat are applied to the nails. On it - varnish, which will form the basis of the color. Next, an ordinary French manicure is performed and after it dries, a drawing is applied with a slider to the ring finger or all nails and dried under special lamps.

Monochrome design

A black and white jacket is relevant for a casual look. On it, the drawing is performed not only using different colors, but also varnish textures.

Popular monochrome options:

• black and white;
• sepia.

To make the manicure look spectacular, it is recommended to use 3 colors with different textures. Black and white drawings with images of celebrities (Merlin Monroe) and animals are popular in retro style.

Complex drawings are applied using a slider or stickers, simpler ones are done by dots.

French with a pattern on the ring finger

It is carried out using dots, stickers or stencils. Gives the main accent to the manicure, making it brighter and more expressive.

Even a classic jacket will look different if you use the following pictures:

• stickers with complex patterns;
• flowers painted with glossy or matte varnish;
• lace patterns with a slider;
• drawings made of rhinestones and jewelry.

The design depends on the main image: rhinestones and shiny details, threads are appropriate in a festive manicure, stickers or ordinary dotsom patterns are suitable for an everyday jacket.

French with pictures and stones

A festive manicure that looks very bright.

Some options are suitable for a casual look:

• black rhinestones on gray or black manicure;
• rhinestones with imitation of pearls on a classic jacket in white tones;
• silvery rhinestones on a matte gray background.

Silver rhinestones are suitable for manicure in white, black and silver colors, they go well with blue, pink and turquoise shades. They look best on matte, pearl or satin varnish. Gold and copper rhinestones look on warm colors: peach, orange, tangerine, red. For a festive manicure, a blue, beige and caramel background is used.

Rhinestone patterns:

• rhinestones of different sizes on the smile line or moon manicure;
• very small rhinestones are used diagonally, along the smile line;
• rhinestones of the same color, but of different sizes, are used for everyday manicure with different varnish textures: matte black - rhinestones of the same color, but opaque with a slight sheen.

Shiny jacket with a pattern

A French manicure with a pattern (photos of the festive version are located below) is performed using the following methods:

• glitter powder for nails and stencils. A stencil is glued to the nail field with varnish, powder is added on top, which is rubbed to a shine, then fixed with a special varnish or the drawing is finished with dots or acrylic paints;
• a glitter sticker is applied to the nails, on top of which a drawing is made;
• using a slider, nails are decorated with a shiny pattern with a ready-made dusting.

Actual colors and combinations:

• drawing with white varnish on black, dark purple or dark green mirror manicure;
• monochrome drawing with black varnish on a gold, peach mirror surface;
• mirrored gold pattern on a white, black or peach nail field;
• mirror blue pattern on matte beige or sandy varnish;
• bright shiny pattern on black or blue nails.

Application technique:

• an area for decoration is highlighted on the nails and a mirror powder is applied to it, then the drawing is finished with white varnish or acrylic paint;
• glitter threads or stickers for geometric designs are applied to the nails.

Modern design of a jacket with airbrushing

Airbrushing nails allows you to create designs that resemble watercolor illustrations.

For modern design of a jacket, the following combinations and colors are used:

• blurred gradients with color transitions. For a natural jacket: transitions from white to peach or caramel, pink and blue colors are allowed;
• for a striking design: various combinations of red, black, smoky gray and raspberry;
• patterns and flowers are created on the nail of peach or caramel color;
• the design of "cappuccino with curly patterns" is relevant: the design of nails is performed in beige tones, the pattern is applied with transparent white paint or on a white background with brownish dyes, reminiscent of the color of the powder on the foam of a coffee drink.

Airbrushing is created using an airbrush apparatus and paints. A jet of paint is applied to the acrylic nail with a special tool, the pressure is adjusted and shading takes place. Then the drawing is dried under a lamp.

Red French manicure with drawings

Red tips on nails look stylish and are suitable for both everyday and festive options.

The following designs fit this design:

• lace with red varnish. It is performed using a slider;
• card drawings, crowns, zodiac signs;
• Chinese patterns;
• Russian patterns: berries, flowers.

If the majority of the nails are colored red, the following designs are recommended:

• black lace on a red background or white lace on cherry nails;
• strawberries, berries, especially made with a gradient effect;
• white flowers and leaves;
• daisy petals or dandelions;
• white gerberas, exotic flowers.

Design for a jacket in black

Here are some drawings that work for French manicure in black tones:

• geometry: duplication of smile lines, patterns and lines;
• black rhinestones and gradient designs with transitions from black to gray;
• rhinestones are silver or transparent (gold is used as a festive option);
• red flowers, butterflies with black outlines;
• card symbols;
• drawings and stickers with cartoon characters;
• bright large patterns and flowers.

Lace pattern for french

Performed by dots or slider.

With the help of dots, lace is drawn near the smile line or at the base of the nail. With a slider, the drawing is applied completely to the nail field. The color of the lace is matched to the tone of the jacket. Used in romantic and wedding manicure.

Simple patterns at home

A few simple drawings for a home jacket:

• large transparent flower... Performed on a white jacket. Several dots of white varnish are applied to the ring finger. Then the contours of half a lily or chamomile are drawn with dots. If desired, the pattern is complemented with silver rhinestones;

• repetition of lines... The smile line is duplicated at the base of the nail and at the tip in a free combination. To create contrast, bright varnishes or special strips for manicure are used;
• gzhel... A few drops of white varnish are applied to the nails and a lace pattern is made along the smile line. Then, after drying, blue or blue varnish is applied and a drawing is made: lines, flowers, snowflakes or snow-covered houses (New Year's version).

A beautiful French manicure looks natural, but with a pattern it looks more elegant and a photo confirms this.

Article design:Natalie Podolskaya

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