French manicure design ideas with gel polish drawings
French manicure is considered a timeless classic design. It emphasizes the tenderness and beauty of female hands. But under the influence of fashion, many interesting variations have emerged that add a welcome twist to different styles and looks.
Which nail shape is right?
French is a versatile manicure that looks great on any nail shape. However, the most suitable and practically traditional is the oval shape - it suits all girls and favorably emphasizes the femininity of the bow.
The fair sex, who dream of the maximum length of nails, should choose the shape of the peak. It makes the fingers thinner, longer and more graceful.
For those who cannot afford a large length of nails due to the specifics of work (for example, on a computer), a small length with a rounded tip is perfect. French looks impressive even on short nails.
Before applying a manicure, nails of any shape must be processed. So, first, the previous coating is completely removed. Then the cuticle is removed and the skin of the hands is moistened with a cream, a small part of which can be left around the nail. This is necessary so that the varnish coating that has fallen behind the surface of the nail can be easily removed.
Next, you need to select the type of jacket. It depends on the style of clothing and the impression you want to create or enhance. Most of the trending options for this design involve the use of complementary shades.
Color solutions
The main rule when choosing a color scheme is compatibility. Tones of the same color scheme are well combined.In contrast to the generally accepted opinion that only pastel shades are acceptable, modern designers recommend using bright colors.
For the summer period, a warm color scheme is more suitable. with juicy tones of pink, orange, light green. They are able not only to decorate the hands, but also to cheer up both the owner and those around them.
With the onset of cold weather, a cold color palette acquires great relevance: shades of blue, gray and black are used for a jacket.
With their help, you can create real works based on winter motives. There are tones that can be used throughout the year - these include nude tones. They are considered the most versatile, as they are closest to natural.
If we consider the choice of color from the point of view of the general stylistic direction of the image, then there are also small novelties. First of all, they relate to geometry. Nails in this style are an element of a romantic and feminine bow. Accordingly, the entire gamut of strict contrasting combinations is being introduced by designers into a classic bow. In this case, it is recommended to dilute such a manicure with rhinestones, sequins and sparkles.
Design
One of the latest trending innovations in French manicure is the style of broken glass. This effect can be created using colored foil or holographic stickers. It looks bright and expressive on long nails of any shape.
Another unusual novelty of the jacket is the combination of matte and glossy coatings. In this case, the tip of the nail does not have to be made white. You can choose any color and paint it with a matte variation on the main part of the work surface, and glossy for the tip.
Such a manicure looks neat and unusual. A small touch of mystery is created - the very zest that many girls dream of.
The popularity of a jacket with a pattern does not fade away either. This style has many variations. Along with the classic curls of the veil pattern on the ring finger, the ideas of minimalism are coming into fashion. So, a semantic drawing in the form of a smiley or abstraction from messy lines would be an excellent option.
On the basis of a jacket, you can create a 3D manicure. To do this, use stucco and gel polish. This method allows you to keep the decor for a long time.
And of course, do not forget about the moon manicure, which is optimally combined with the French style. In this case, it is not necessary to follow the classical technique of performance. The rounding at the base of the nail can be replaced with a triangle in a contrasting color. This technique, combined with the shape of the nails in the form of a peak, produces their maximum elongation.
Design ideas
A creative, bold and sophisticated design is the twist jacket. In the classic version, these are several colors applied to the tip of the nail. Looks especially impressive with square nails. For design, both gentle tones and bright contrasting ones are suitable.
Modern twist decor doesn't stop there.
Nail art specialists offer an asymmetric dyeing of the tip in a white tone with the addition of a small pattern or floral pattern.
You can also design a jacket without resorting to the traditional line at the tip. Instead, you can apply a shiny varnish to the nail in the form of a pattern of asymmetric lines along the contour.
The millennium-style jacket is also trendy. In this case, the base is made out with a light varnish, and the tip - in a completely contrasting bright color. The use of glitter and foil is acceptable. This option will be a great addition to your evening dress. Halogen-effect varnishes also look impressive on the tip of the nail.
Application
Making a French manicure at home is easy.
To do this, you need to prepare:
- stencils for drawing the tip;
- several brushes for painting;
- transparent or translucent base varnish;
- colored varnish;
- topcoat;
- cotton pads;
- nail polish remover.
First, the surface is treated with a base varnish and thoroughly dried. Then the stencil is glued to the tip of the nail for a beautiful line. White varnish is applied to the edge of the nail and the contour sticker is peeled off. The tip is also dried. After that, you can start decorating. Different brushes are applied to the drawing with colored varnish. The next drying is carried out and the nail is covered with a finishing fixer.
At the end, it is especially important to wait until the varnish has completely dried, since a slightly dried surface can be easily damaged.
If the decor gets on the skin around the nail, it must be removed with a special liquid. If a moisturizing cream was previously applied to the nail contour, then it is enough just to wipe off its remnants together with the varnish with a cotton pad.
For several ways to create a French manicure, see the next video.
