For several seasons, one of the main trends in manicure has been the French manicure. However, the classic french on nails transformed. You can see many beautiful new techniques, and numerous a photoThe graphs will confirm this once again.
Classic French
A classic jacket involves the use of pastel shades (beige, pink) for the main color of the nail bed. The tip of the nail or smile is covered with white varnish. The professionalism of the master is judged by the quality of the smile, which should be even and neat.
To choose the right jacket color, professionals advise you to follow some rules:
- light pink and peach shades are preferred for fair skin;
- light beige tones look beneficial on dark skin;
- the effect of naturalness is achieved by combining milky and muted white colors.
Classic French manicure is versatile - it looks appropriate at any event.
Colored French
A colored jacket looks no less sophisticated on nails than a classic one. But at the same time, there is still an opportunity to experiment with the color scheme.
The colored jacket is performed in three variations:
- In the first case, the nail plate is covered with varnish of neutral shades, and the tip of the nail is contrasting.
- In the second case, the nail is colored, and the tip is nude.
- In the third case, contrasting colors are combined.
Stylists are advised to give preference to saturated colors:
- Bordeaux,
- coffee,
- Marsala,
- dark blue
- green.
In combination with gold or silver, the manicure will look more advantageous. A bright palette is preferable for nails of medium length and almond shape.
Bright long nails look aggressive and defiant. Lovers of pastel colors are advised to pay attention to pale pink, mint, lilac colors.
Drawing ideas
To diversify the classic French manicure, add personality to it, use an additional design. Drawings are created using dots, brushes of different thicknesses, stamping.
Drawings in manicure are divided into several directions:
- Animal print. The imitation of tiger or leopard spots will attract attention, the application technique is suitable even for beginners.
- Floral theme. The complexity of the pattern depends on the skill of the master. A ready-made jacket will emphasize the tenderness and femininity of the image.
- Contrast. Patterns are applied using contrasting shades. This jacket looks original, bright and fashionable.
- Geometry. The geometry in the design is drawn using simple lines arranged according to the wishes of the woman. Stylized simple geometric shapes, as well as drawings in the form of hieroglyphs, are very popular for the last 2-3 seasons.
- Blots. Free-form drawings are easy to implement. At the same time, due to the contrast of colors, such a manicure looks bright and original.
- Volumetric decor. Spatial patterns are becoming more and more popular. Craftsmen use the technique of multilayer coating, adding other elements - rhinestones, broths.
Drawings can easily adapt to nails of different lengths.
Chic French manicure with rhinestones
Beautiful jacket with rhinestones on nails has become popular recently. A photopresented below confirm this fact. The reasons for this are the ease of creation, the appropriateness of such a manicure at events of all kinds.
Rhinestones are subdivided into transparent, colored, holographic. The latter option gives multi-colored play to the nails.
Stylists recommend paying attention to the following directions of a jacket with rhinestones:
- floral ornaments;
- images of insects (butterflies, dragonflies);
- geometric patterns;
- abstraction.
Beautiful jacket with rhinestones is performed nand nails in different colors.
It is preferable to use rhinestones as an accent when decorating 1-2 nails.
As seen on a photo, such options look most successful. Rhinestones are placed in a pattern or highlight the "smile" of the nail. The main rule that the manicure masters try to adhere to is that there should not be too many decor elements, a measure is needed.
French for autumn
Among the shades of a jacket for the autumn period, a dark palette prevails.
Traditional colors will be shades:
- burgundy,
- dark brown,
- deep blue,
- saturated green,
- yellow-orange.
The following colors are suitable as a companion:
- red,
- gold,
- Gray,
- coffee,
- silver.
You can complement the manicure using thematic drawings:
- Maple leaves,
- raindrops,
- aerial web.
Design with animal prints is the fashion trend of the last season. Tiger or leopard smiles go well with the autumn look.
French for the New Year
On the eve of the New Year, thematic prints are relevant: snowmen, Christmas tree decorations, gifts, snowflakes. A win-win option would be images of an animal - a symbol of the coming year.
Volumetric patterns made using acrylic powder, combined with rich matte shades, will help create an original New Year's look. In this case, one or two nails are isolated.
To give a manicure a little shine and draw attention to it, stylists advise using rhinestones. Even a small amount of them will give the jacket a festive look.
On square nails
Beautiful jacket on nails (photo this is confirmed) can be done on square-shaped nails. It will look especially impressive on long nails.
With the help of delicate nude shades, you can make a delicate jacket.Pastel tones soften the harshness of the length and the crispness of the corners, adding naturalness. For a change add details: stucco, matte elements, volumetric patterns. Stylists advise complementing the dark color palette with decorative sand. This element of nail art allows you to soften the aggression of a dark jacket.
For short nails
Short nails are firmly in fashion, so stylists adapt fashion ideas for a shortened base. First of all, the smile line has changed. She became very thin. At the same time, the border has also changed.
Now it is not necessary to draw an even semicircle. Instead, in the last season, broken, straight lines, waves are relevant. Using this technique will visually lengthen the nail plate and give originality to the image.
On extended nails
Masters identify several options for French manicure on extended nails, which are presented below:
- French with gel technology. To begin with, the nail plate is covered with a thin layer of transparent gel. Then a smile is laid out in the form of a white gel. A layer of construction gel is applied to the surface of the nail. The final stage is sawdust, during which the jacket will not suffer. This method requires a high level of professionalism of the master.
- French with gel paint. First, the nails are extended using gel or acrylic technology. After that, the border of a smile is drawn with a brush with a long bristle and a special white gel paint. Under the influence of external factors, the jacket can split off.
- French acrylic technology. The extension process is similar to the gel technique, except that the starting material is acrylic powder (white and transparent).
The main advantage of extended nails is strength. It is difficult to damage them, you should only avoid strong blows. Regardless of the method of nail extension, you need to carefully process your nails before starting a manicure.
French manicure gel polish
Gel polish helps maintain a neat French manicure for 3-4 weeks. In addition, it protects nails from mechanical damage.
Coating nails with gel varnish takes place in several stages:
- To begin with, the master processes the nails, sets the desired shape, cuts off the cuticle.
- A degreaser is applied to each nail, which will allow the varnish to hold on more firmly.
- The nails are treated with a primer, with the help of which the base is more firmly attached to the nail plate.
- Nails are covered with a thin layer of gel polish base. Dry under a lamp for 30 seconds.
- Apply the main color to the nails, dry in a lamp for at least a minute. Repeat one more time.
- Using a thin brush, carefully paint a smile. First, the border is drawn, and then the remaining tip of the nail is painted over. Dry in a lamp.
- Apply a fixer, dry in a lamp for 2-3 minutes. Treat the nails with a special napkin to remove excess.
Stylists recommend choosing professional products as working tools and means.
Wedding jacket
On the wedding day, the attention of the guests is focused on the bride. Therefore, a lot of attention should be paid to manicure. The main advantage of a bridal jacket is that it looks good on nails of various lengths.Often, traditional French manicure is complemented with decorative elements: delicate lace, small rhinestones or floral prints.
If the bride wants a more original version, then stylists are advised to stay on an asymmetrical jacket. In this case, the tip of the nail is painted diagonally, which visually lengthens the nail plate.
Lunar French (Hollywood French)
Lunar french, as shown on the picture, Is another beautiful a variant of the traditional French manicure. Wells nail in this case, they stand out with a contrasting varnish.
Thanks to the fashionable ideas of stylists, many new options for the execution of the moon jacket have appeared:
- Geometric patterns are used as the separation boundary: zigzag, wave, dotted line.
- A combination of different textures: matte and glossy.
At home, a moon jacket is performed using special stencils that are sold in stores or using foil, which is cut according to the shape of the hole.
French millennium with glitter
Millennium is another kind of classic French manicure. The technique of execution is identical to the traditional jacket, only the tip of the nail is covered with a shiny varnish, a special rub or glitter.A necessary condition is not to violate the uniformity of the border line.
Stylists advise paying attention to the combination of contrasting colors.. The combination of red and pink with black, milky shades with gold or blue glitter looks fashionable. Thanks to the modern variety of manicure products, any daring experiment is embodied in reality.
With stones
Large or small stones that are glued to the surface of the nail at the end of the manicure look colorful and festive.Stylists advise in the coming season to refrain from abusing this decor element.Several small stones in combination with 1-2 large ones located on one nail will add completeness to the image.
If a woman has short nails, she should choose small parts, so that the final result will please with organicness. Variations of geometric patterns made of decorative stones are widespread - ovals, triangles.
French twist
In this version of nail art, the tip of the nail is covered with multi-colored horizontal or vertical stripes.
With a twist jacket, the stripes are applied in different directions. Using drawings or other decorative elements, you can focus on one or two fingers.
Chic French designs
One of the fashionable trends in the technique of creating a modern jacket is ombre. Ombre can be vertical and horizontal. The latter option is undesirable for owners of short nails.
The original version, suitable for nails of any length, is a soft transition of shades within the same color from finger to finger.
Depending on the season, the color scheme is chosen: in spring and summer - bright shades, and in autumn-winter - dark tones. If desired, the ombre is complemented with decorative elements: sequins, broths, rhinestones.
Photos of new products of 2018
Flawless French manicure on nails - this is the final stage of creating a female image.
Frenchpresented at a photographics, develops thanks to the fashionable ideas of stylists who constantly come up with new and beautiful design ideas, without forgetting the classics.
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