French on square nails: decor features and beautiful examples
Any girl wants to look gentle and feminine. A must-have addition to this look will be beautiful natural-colored nails. A striking example is the classic French manicure, which is suitable both for a special occasion and for working days. The shape of the nails for him can be almost any, but the most popular at the present time is the square.
How to do it?
A real French manicure will never go out of style. But there are various variations of this appearance of nails, which also look great, but stand out for their original design. A striking example is a triangular or angular jacket.
To complete it, you can go to a nail art master. But it is quite possible to do this work myself.
In specialized stores, sets for a jacket are sold.
Most often, gel polish is used, since it is very durable and does not require changing the coating for a long time. But ordinary varnish can also be used for French manicure. To bring to life the idea of a beautiful corner jacket on square nails, you need to adhere to the following algorithm.
- Remove the old coating with special products. They differ depending on which varnish was used - regular or gel.
- Process the nails (file them into a square shape, grind the nail plate, if necessary, move the cuticle aside).
- Apply base coat.
- Then apply the base color in several layers. It can be either pale pink or cream. Some people prefer bright extraordinary shades.Sometimes the natural surface of the nail plate is left if it is uniform in color. If you use gel polish, then each layer must be dried under a special ultraviolet lamp.
- To make a beautiful line of a grown nail, you need to take special thin strips for manicure. They are glued to the nail plate so that a line is formed, under which the varnish does not fall. Then the nails are painted with the desired color, after peeling off the plates, perfectly straight lines remain. For an angled jacket, you need to glue two strips approximately in the middle of the nail in the shape of a house in order to paint over the end with the desired shade.
- Fix the varnish with a lamp or dry thoroughly.
- Cover with a top coat. Glue, if necessary, various decorations: rhinestones, stones, sparkles.
- Dry your manicure and enjoy the work done.
Interesting color schemes
Modification of the classic French manicure, which has been fashionable for quite some time, involves a triangular edging of the tip of the nail. Such an unusual design can be brought to life with a variety of color combinations.
- The classic version. For corner manicure, well-known white and pink shades are also used. This is a gentle solution that stands out especially for its geometry. But at the same time it suits any occasion and outfit. Wells, that is, the area from which the nails grow, are also often highlighted in white in the form of a triangle.
- The predominance of any one shade. A triangular jacket can consist of more than just one corner at the tip of the nail. It is often complemented by various thin lines that are parallel to the main corner. Sometimes a manicure is done altogether, capturing most of the nail with one triangle. There are many options, but the decorative elements can be distinguished thanks to the color. French manicure implies a certain nude background, and it is advisable to make the edging in a contrasting way. For example, a corner jacket with black or red nail tips can serve as an excellent and bright solution. But you can pick up any other shade to taste and in combination with the image.
- Using different colors. To create a more daring manicure that is appropriate for use, for example, on vacation, you can include more than one dominant color in the design. Sometimes they use several shades that contrast and complement each other.
- Metallic effect. There are many varnishes on sale that imitate gold and silver. They can have a classic sheen or shimmer with shades of rainbow. If the main color of the nail is pinkish, and its tip is decorated with a metallic effect, the composition will make it look ultra-modern.
Geometric Design Ideas
A triangular jacket on square nails can be safely combined with other geometric shapes, for example, by decorating one nail with another pattern. It is also fashionable to draw lines parallel to the main corner, which are either highlighted in a different color, or remain in tone.
For lovers of smooth lines, undoubtedly, bends in the form of a wave are suitable instead of clearly drawn diagonals. It also looks beautiful and softer than the usual triangular French manicure.
Sometimes the nails are made asymmetrical, completely covering one corner of the tip with some kind of varnish, and leaving the other side intact. It is interesting when the colored part of the manicure is performed with varnish with an unusual texture, which will stand out both in color and in the effect of texture heterogeneity.
The corner at the tip of the nail can also be supplemented with an element that fits into it. For example, "insert" there a heart, another triangle, make an abstract geometric pattern, or even draw a cobweb there.
Additional elements
To make the manicure as festive as possible, you can add additional decorative elements to it. They will show your personality and create a unique accent. Nowadays, jewelry is easy to purchase and the choice is huge.
- Rhinestones. Such an element is known to absolutely everyone. They can be laid out along the triangular tip of the nail, accentuated in the form of one point at the base of the nail plate. You can visually stretch out square nails by laying out a straight line of rhinestones. A flight of imagination will help you come up with your own unique version. The main thing is to choose a good base that will not let the jewelry fall off and will help maintain the perfect appearance of the manicure for a long time.
- Plastic decorations. Various figurines made of polymer materials are also often used. It can be flowers, butterflies, simple geometric shapes. They are also glued to the nail in any chosen place to maintain the design.
- Stickers. In order not to suffer from drawing the desired pattern, you can use special stickers on your nails. They are easy to use and do not require a lot of time to use. A neutral corner jacket can be complemented with one or two nails with bright stickers. The combination will look very original. To emphasize the geometry of the manicure, you can use thin stickers and apply them parallel to the main corners of the tip of the nail. Often they use stickers made of gold and silver foil, since it is quite difficult to find varnish of this color, and the stickers look more impressive.
There are a lot of options for decorating a triangular jacket.
It would seem that such a manicure cannot be interesting and intriguing, but it is not. In fact, it can be interpreted to suit any girl's taste. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and implement your wildest ideas.
You can find professional advice on how to create such a manicure in this video.