French manicure in beige and milky shades
French manicure, which emerged over 30 years ago in America, has long won the hearts of many fashionistas. This method of decorating nails is a simple but insanely elegant way to complement your look.
French manicure is suitable both for everyday wear (for work and study) and for festive occasions. In addition, this design will never cause sidelong glances from passers-by or displeased comments from the boss - it is quite elegant, calm and discreet.
Despite the fact that today there are a huge number of interpretations of this design (in particular, using bright colors and contrasting shades), the classic version in beige tones continues to occupy a leading position.
History of origin
French manicure as we know and love it today originated 35 years ago in the United States. His ideological inspiration was Jeff Pink - the founder and owner of one of the most popular companies engaged in the production of varnishes and other manicure products.
When one of his friends (and also the director) complained to Jeff that during the filming process he had to make frequent stops in order to correct the manicure for the actors, Pink got fired up with the idea of creating a manicure that would maximally emphasize the natural beauty of nails and did not rush into eyes.
This is how the already traditional jacket arose.
Classic version
A beige or milky jacket on the nails is a classic version of this manicure.
So, usually the nail plate (namely, its main part) is covered with a transparent color or a shade from a pastel color palette (beige, milky or light pink).
After that, a white strip is applied to the tip of the nail (by hand or using a stencil). Traditionally, this line can be straight or take the shape of a crescent.
Who is it for?
French manicure in calm pastel colors will suit every fashionista. It can be combined with any style of clothing, suitable for girls and women of any age, profession and lifestyle.
The vocation of this method of decorating nails is not to add brightness or contrast., not to become a color accent of your image, but to make your nails more well-groomed and neat.
A big plus in this regard is the fact that, unlike various complex design solutions, a jacket can be made independently at home, without resorting to the help of professional nail service masters and without contacting beauty salons.
Variety of palette
Of course, when it comes to pastel colors, we mean, first of all, beige or milky tones. However, some other colors can be used to apply an elegant French jacket. These include:
- light pink;
- nude;
- beige with a slight yellowness;
- light brown;
- powdery.
In addition, you can experiment on your own and come up with new options.
Color change
If you want to refresh your look a little, or are tired of the classic jacket, but at the same time do not want to resort to any cardinal and too original options, try changing the colors in places or using several milky shades at once.
So, you can paint the main nail plate in a light pink color, and apply the upper line with a nude coating (other combinations are possible).
Thus, you diversify the standard jacket, using the same neutral milky color palette.
Useful Tips
To make your beige jacket look as attractive as possible, use simple tips.
- Before applying a fresh manicure, get rid of old polish residues and prepare your hands. So, it is useful to make a hand mask or apply cream, you should also perform a trim manicure and treat the cuticle.
- Important! There must be breaks between manicure sessions. Avoid applying varnish once a month and only do a trim manicure. Thus, your nail plate will be able to "rest".
- After the French manicure on your nails is completely dry, cover it with an additional final coat of fixing agent. This way your design will last much longer.
You will learn more about how to make a French manicure at home in the following video.
