Beautiful French manicure
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French manicure is considered the "king" of modern nail art and despite the fact that it appeared 30 years ago, its popularity is growing every year. Today, the jacket is presented in various designs, and the tips of the marigolds are painted not only in the traditional white color, but also more contrasting shades are chosen, decorating them with patterns and sparkles. Such a nail design is universal, since it is ideal for any girl's image.
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New design
French manicure is a classic version of nail design, which allows you to originally emphasize their natural beauty and well-groomed. Fashionable nail art is in great demand among women of all ages and can be created both in the salon and at home. French is distinguished by its elegance and simplicity, looks good on nails of any shape and length. The main feature of this manicure is that, in its classic design, the tip of the plate is painted in a pale pink or white shade. Therefore, this type of design is most often preferred by girls with a romantic nature and business women.
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French manicure has gained immense popularity, as it goes well with any stylistic trend and harmonizes well with all the colors of the palette. In order for the French effect to last for a long time, the nails must be periodically covered with transparent varnish. If a representative of the fair sex wants to stand out from the crowd with an unusual manicure, then the main white and pink colors can be replaced with brighter colors and the nails can be supplemented with sparkles or a mother-of-pearl coating.In addition, recently, many girls like to experiment and are trying in every possible way to change the traditional version of the jacket, using various creative ideas. At the moment, the following types of jacket can be distinguished.
- Classical. Requires the use of white and pastel colors. To make a beautiful manicure yourself, you need to have skills in working with gel polish and be able to draw a perfectly even "smile".
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- Wedding. In it, the pattern and the main tone should be in harmony with the bouquet and attire of the bride. For example, a composition looks unusual in which a white background is made, and the tip of the nail plate is painted red.
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- Color. Allows the use of various shades of the palette.
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- Stylized. Outwardly, it largely resembles a classic manicure, but in this case, the free ends are decorated with stones, rhinestones and stickers.
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- Millennium. Decorated with sparkles and micro-dust.
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- Non-standard. Consists of a variety of styles, shapes, colors and decor.
Each of the above types of classic manicure is characterized by attractiveness and originality. Therefore, before choosing one or another performance, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the image and fashion trends of the season. This and next year, a jacket with bright colors and unusual forms of smiles is popular.
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Actual colors
The right choice of shades of varnish plays a huge role in any nail art, and French manicure is no exception. In order to originally emphasize their style and indicate the presence of taste, girls are advised to choose a color for a jacket, depending on the length and shape of the nails, place of work and wardrobe. This season, classic manicure remains relevant, where white holes are made, and the plate is covered with transparent varnish.
No less popular is also a jacket, in which several colors are used at the same time. Combinations of blue-blue, white-pink, red-black and yellow-blue are in fashion now. At the same time, other color solutions can be used for design, the main thing is that they are in harmony with each other and look like a single composition. In the new season, stylists recommend giving preference to pastel colors, since naturalness is returning to fashion. Therefore, shades such as cream, sand, pale pink, caramel, brown and vanilla are ideal for French. These colors are considered neutral and go well with both formal and evening dresses.
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Stylish nail design options
French manicure is striking in its variety in execution, while each of its techniques is based on the same technique: the nail plate is painted in a natural color, and the edge along the edges acquires an effect due to the original decor. Thanks to this jacket, it is possible to hide all the imperfections of the hands and emphasize their beauty favorably. This nail art can be created in different interpretations depending on the length and shape of the marigold. Both natural and extended nails can attract the attention of others with their original and fashionable design.
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Classical
This design is the strictest and most restrained, therefore it is in great demand among most girls. The technique of creating a classic manicure involves the use of a flesh, colorless or pale pink base, and the free edge is painted white. This style looks impressive and is considered an ideal complement to evening casual outfits. Moreover, this manicure is perfect for both short and long nails.
In this and the next season, a jacket is relevant, in which the edge of the plate is painted in snow-white, milky and creamy shade, and the background coating is made in beige, pink or pastel colors. You cannot paint the nail bed with bright and colored varnishes, since the manicure will lose its natural beauty.In order for the marigolds to always have a shiny effect, they must be periodically covered with a transparent coating. The main element in such a jacket is considered to be a "smile"; it should have a neatly traced line. Experienced craftsmen, as a rule, paint a smile with a thin brush, at home it is easy to create it using special stencils.
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Color
Girls who are accustomed to being different in their appearance strive to constantly complement the image with something unusual. Therefore, it was for them that designers created such a fashionable nail art as a colored jacket. Unlike the classic one, you can use different shades and colors in it. It all depends on personal preference and imagination. There are no restrictions in the design of the edge and plates in this case. For the background, you can choose both restrained, contrasting, and metallic, acidic shades.
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The extreme part of the marigold looks beautiful in such a manicure, decorated with rhinestones, gold and silver plating. Often, designs are also complemented with patterns in the form of abstract lines, flowers, openwork patterns and leopard wool. The border between the base and the smile line can be made fuzzy, this gives the nails lightness and grace. In the new season, it will be fashionable to use one-color varnish of different textures. For example, a composition looks gorgeous in which the background is decorated with a matte finish, and the edge is glossy.
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To give the image at the same time tenderness and severity, stylists recommend replacing the white edges with black ones. The result is a bright and eccentric manicure. Since a black jacket in a special way attracts the attention of others and has an unusual style, ideal forms of the nail plates are required to create it.
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Long nails are best suited for design; on short nails, the design effect is lost. It is advisable to make a smile not round, but to give it the shape of a rhombus, while there are no restrictions in the form of marigolds, they can be pointed, square or rounded. A black jacket looks attractive against a light background, or you can make a glossy black hole on a matte black base. The border in the form of a golden line will help to add chic to such a manicure.
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A yellow jacket is well suited as a summer design for marigolds. To make it sunny and bright or calm, it is best to choose the color of dandelion for the background. For women who love contrast, it is fashionable to make the base of the marigold red, and decorate the edge with drawings or patterns. The main thing is that this manicure does not have more than four shades, since yellow is already saturated. An unusual solution is considered a composition in which the tips of the plates are covered with blue and yellow, each shade should alternate after one.
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A blue jacket is considered no less beautiful. Unlike yellow, it is recommended to create it in the cold season, as it is associated with winter and snowy shine. This performance is ideal for the New Year holidays. To add shimmer to snowflakes, marigolds must be decorated with rhinestones and colored sparkles. For romantic personalities, a pink jacket is an excellent choice, which looks great against the background of tanned hands. Such nail art can be chosen by both very young girls and mature ladies. In this case, the pink shade, depending on the style of the outfit, can be replaced with a peach or brighter one.
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The most daring colored jacket is considered to be red. He looks perfect on short nails, his monochromatic scarlet background gives expressiveness and chic to the image. The contrast of the base can be "adjusted" by using different shades. Such a French manicure, decorated with rhinestones and drawings, looks interesting. Moreover, if volumetric patterns are selected for the composition, then the length of the nails must be taken into account.As for the shape, it is advisable to round off the plates for a red jacket, since on sharp ones it will acquire an "aggressive" look.
The colored jacket is presented with a chic variety and opens up huge opportunities for creativity. If the girl still likes the classic version of the manicure, then it can be left in the usual version, changing only the tip. For example, colored thin lines or a beveled smile look great on the holes.
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Stylish decor and pattern ideas
Depending on the image of the girl, you can create various options for French manicure using bright decorations and imagination. A jacket that will complement an evening outfit should be bright and voluminous. For this, women of fashion use different techniques and materials. The following decor of the nail plate is very popular.
- With foil. These shiny elements quickly and easily fit onto the nail and give it a special shine and shine.
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- Rhinestones. To design with stones, you need to have a certain skill. Working with them requires accuracy. The jacket looks beautiful, where there are not only individual rhinestones, but also patterns laid out from them.
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- Stickers. They are considered the simplest decoration option that everyone can create. The stickers look original and stay on the plates for a long time. Their huge assortment allows you to give your French manicure any style.
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- Dust. It is presented in a wide range of colors and can be easily applied to the nails.
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- Acrylic or plastic flowers. They look stunning in a classic manicure, but their application technique is rather complicated, and such attachments are voluminous, so they usually last only one evening.
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The above decor is usually used for a jacket for long nails. Owners of short plates are advised to create designs in solid colors and decorate them with small drawings. Dark shades are in vogue now, but in order for them to be in harmony with the overall design, they must be selected carefully. For example, a jacket with black and red colors is considered the best option for short marigolds. It will work well with any style of clothing and makeup.
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As for the drawings, the masters recommend choosing their theme depending on the season. For the New Year holidays, a French manicure with the image of Santa Claus, snowflakes and a Christmas tree with gifts will be a good solution. In this case, the composition must be placed only on one or two fingers. With the onset of spring, a jacket can be supplemented with drawings of flowers such as mimosa, tulips and daisies, they look beautiful in nail art and images of buds that open. In summer, French manicure is best diluted with more juicy and vibrant colors, choosing a marine theme.
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Beautiful examples
French will always remain a fashionable classic that favorably emphasizes the femininity and tenderness of a girl. Today there are many options for creating a jacket, while the following performances are considered a trend in this and next season.
- In the style of the avant-garde. In such a manicure, a matte and glossy finish is originally combined, so it is distinguished by aesthetics and chic. The nail plate is usually decorated with a light gloss, and the edge is covered with a matte varnish. This design is perfect for all looks.
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- Hollywood french. This is a French manicure, in which the "smile" is placed not on the free tip, but at the base. In this case, the nail should be painted in contrasting and dark colors, and the "crescent" should be made light. A black background and a white or silvery smile look interesting. Such nail art is also called moon manicure; it is usually chosen by bold and extraordinary ladies.
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- "Explosion of Mood". In this design, the main role is assigned to the tip of the nail plate. In contrast to the classic "crescent", the stylistics provides for the use of non-standard shapes.This design is well suited for girls who want to fill their image with nobility. The smile line can be made in a zigzag, wavy or beveled shape. At the same time, it is advisable to draw the transition line between the "crescent" and the background without clear boundaries, as a result, you will get a smooth transition from one shade to another.
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- Shiny jacket. Now sequins are popular in all directions of fashion, and modern "nail art" is no exception. French manicure, decorated with shiny inserts, is considered one of the main trends this and next year. It will perfectly complement both the daily and the festive look of the girl. Silver and golden glitters look especially stylish on a matte finish. In this case, any color can be used as a background. Stylists also lay out the "reverse jacket" with shiny elements.
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- Ombre. It is characterized by the use of two contrasting shades, which are separated by a thin line. In this case, it is not necessary to make clear transitions between colors. A similar design is created using the gradient technique. An interesting option is considered to be the separation of bright shades in two stripes, they need to be drawn at an acute angle. For an evening look, it is recommended to use a combined jacket: a classic "smile" should be drawn on one or two fingers, and the edges of the remaining nails should be highlighted with curved colored lines located chaotically.
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- Double "smile". The free edge of the marigold looks gorgeous if it is decorated with two colors at the same time. For example, one corner is painted white and the other black. In this case, the smile of the jacket takes on a stylish look due to the semicircular, slightly extended line. In winter, this design can be interpreted a little: paint “snow drifts” on the edges. To do this, just take a wide brush with an even cut and draw a smile line with a few strokes. The result is an unusual French manicure of an uneven shape, consisting of lines of different widths.
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You will learn how to do a French manicure at home in the next video.