French for long nails: original design ideas and the latest fashion trends

Despite the fact that fashion strives for naturalness, today you can often see long nails in a woman's image. And since often their design leaves much to be desired, it is necessary to find out the features that you have to deal with in the search for the perfect manicure.

French manicure refers to the technique of accentuating the overgrown edge of the nail plate. Initially, this design was conceived specifically for actresses who did not have enough time to repaint their nails when changing outfits. At one time, the jacket was a revolutionary solution to keep nails in good shape.

Later, the color solutions of the technique became diverse - due to this, it is possible to successfully fit the French design into a woman's bow of any style and age. At the same time, the regrown part of the nail, called a smile, today can be very diverse. If earlier it was still tied to a certain shape of the nail plates themselves, today any experiments are welcomed: from width and height to the owner's fantasy.

French manicure today has several variations. - this is a traditional classic, and a reverse or inverted jacket, and even a gradient. Each type is remarkable in its own way, while the technique itself is able to visually refine not only the shape of the nails, but also make the fingers themselves more graceful.

Long nails can have different edge shapes.Today, several design options for nail plates are considered fashionable. The most successful of these is the oval shape, since there are no design boundaries for it. In addition to her, square and almond-shaped marigolds are popular, the return of which has become a welcome event for many fashionistas.

As for sharp nails, today they also began to choose this shape quite often. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that sharp nails, due to their showiness and outrageousness, are quite demanding on the choice of design. If you sculpt anything on them, they will not look beautiful in a female bow. In general, each woman chooses the shape of the nails for herself independently, based on the characteristics of natural nail plates, as well as habits. This is explained by the fact that for some women of fashion it is more accustomed to walk with oval nails that do not cling to anything, while other women are not uncomfortable with a sharp cut.

Someone prefers smooth shapes, which is partly due to the purpose of the manicure. For example, an oval version or even a "ballerina" looks better in a women's bow than long and impossibly sharp stilettos. The same can be said about trying to introduce an asymmetric saw cut into the image - it is good for one time, but it is completely unsuitable for everyday wear.

In fact, all types of nail coatings for a modern jacket can be divided into 2 types: gels and varnishes. Since today we are accustomed to high-quality and durable manicure, the choice stops at hybrid varnishes that combine the properties of both gel and varnish. If before there was still confusion between the concepts of gel polish and shellac, today almost every woman knows that the principle of work of varnishes is the same (the second name is associated with a specific brand).

French for long nails can be done with different types of coatings. The best are matte and glossy pigmented varnishes. With high pigmentation, they are economical. It is convenient to work with them because they do not dry out without a special drying lamp. This allows the master to work without haste, performing one or another design of a jacket.

In addition to matte and glossy coatings, magnetic, chameleon, temperature, jelly, mother-of-pearl and mirror varieties are worthy of attention. Each of them allows you to add something of your own to the design of a French manicure, which will allow a woman to be in the spotlight. For example, temperature coatings look especially beautiful on long nails, which create a gradient effect due to different ambient temperatures. When it is cold, the top edge will darken, while the bottom may remain light.

Magnetic options allow you to create the effect of a "cat's eye", although today the masters have improved the usual flare, performing literally space designs with this varnish. Chameleon variants are notable for adapting to different lighting conditions. Mirrored variations can recreate a metallic effect, which is also considered trendy today.

There are many ideas that fashion offers to take on board when performing French manicure on long nails. For example, it is fashionable today:

• accentuate not everything, but only three or four out of ten nails;
• use the play of contrast of matte and glossy type of coatings;
• use not bulky and stucco decor, but flat and comfortable accents in everyday life;

• build up nails instead of using false plates that are uncomfortable and bouncing at the most inopportune moment;
• use beautiful stones in the design, but small in size, combining them with broths or gold (silver) glitter dots;
• indicate that the jacket belongs to a certain season of the year, or even to a month or a holiday;
• highlight the cuticle area with small pebbles, foil, contour outline.

It is important to use harmonious color combinations in the design. At the same time, it is better that the number of used shades does not exceed three or four, otherwise the design loses its status, looks simple and boring. In addition, long nails are especially demanding on the choice of the main color, and therefore it should be chosen thoroughly, correlating with the clothes available in the women's wardrobe or specific accessories. The color of the manicure should not completely coincide, for example, with the tone of the skirt or dress, but if it is related, it will add versatility to the image.

It is important not to forget about the dosage of the decor: a jacket on long nails will look more expensive if you use less gloss, but rely on the material of accent nails. At the same time, the accent can be made not only in the jacket itself - for this French manicure can be combined with the classic, moonlit, reverse inverted French, “powder”, “veil” or even “broken glass”. Contrasts of different textures usually add a special mood to the jacket, ennobling the female image.

Today you can decorate a jacket on long nails:

• acrylic-based powders;
• rubbing;
• stickers;

• stamping;
• stencils;
• spreading varnishes;
• hand painted;

• Japanese kamifubuki;
• glitter or glitter sugar;
• rhinestones or crystals;
• manicure foil.

With regards to lace, it is worth noting that today it is embodied in hand painting. It looks especially beautiful in an accent under the classics and a reverse jacket. Lace motifs can be located in the center of the accent nail, on the side, instead of a smile, or at the base of the nail plate itself. They are performed by drawing, stamping, using disposable stencils or by removing the pattern from the foil with a special glue, which becomes transparent when dried.

Geometric patterns are often located at the base. Today, these are elongated triangles that can extend from the very base to the edge of the nail. Moreover, they often have a border or parallel stripes, due to which they visually play up the flaws in the shape of the plates. Rhinestones, kamifubuki and sequins are often used for geometric designs. Rub-in is also used for further design: they paint on it with gel, and sometimes, in addition, they create three-dimensional drawings on it.

The design can be made based on its seasonality. For example, for fall, you can use prints of leaves and raindrops using a sheer top or modeling gel. For summer, you can apply the theme of juicy fruits and insects. In the spring, it is worth drawing icicles on the nails, using paints of the first greenery in the design. For winter, textures of knitted sweaters, patterns of snowflakes and a snow-covered jacket are suitable, for which you can use acrylic sand.

The effect of snow powder will look very beautiful, berry designs are considered no less fashionable. Due to the long length of the nails, decorating long accent nails with a jacket in a similar theme will not be difficult. All kinds of feathers, spikelets, as well as flowers made using the technique of wet painting with special varnishes look beautiful on such nails.

Examples of photo galleries, clearly demonstrating fashion trends, will help to evaluate the possibilities of modern design.

Nice jacket for long nails in pastel colors.

A good solution for every day, which can ennoble any female image.

The use of lace in the theme of a jacket does not give up its positions.

A chic solution for going out, which can indicate the sophistication of nature.

An elegant solution for the look of a modern city dweller.

Delicate jacket in nude tones, capable of ennobling even laconic clothes.

Option for a bag or shoes, an original solution for a spectacular fashionista.

Autumn design that will cheer you up with bright colors.

An idea for winter that makes you stand out from the crowd.

Decoration for strict bows that need to take into account the dress code.

For information on how to draw the perfect jacket, see the next video.