French manicure in achromatic colors can look expressive and attractive, if you choose the right design nail plates. A duet of two contrasting colors never goes out of fashion. This article describes the most original and fashionable ideas of black and white french on nails.
Lace
A well-known low-key French manicure is an ideal choice for fans of vintage style and delicate looks. In this case, it is recommended to stop the choice on the images of lace with aristocratic curlicues. Such elements look great on the nails. They give the image a special femininity and refinement.
This is a great option for the cold season, but in the warm season it will be appropriate. Manicure with lace is great for special occasions. This element can decorate the nails of the bride or guests of a wedding celebration.
Popular is the version with a black veil and small white patches. White lace looks airy and romantic, dark - expressive and elegant. If desired, you can add beige or light pink varnish to the composition.
Soft and gentle natures choose a design with curls along the entire length of the nail plate. This design is perfect for a vintage look, especially if it is in harmony with the overall style. Ladies who prefer a modest manicure, stop at the design, closing the lace half or 1/3 of the nail.
Masters of nail service recommend using this design on long or medium nails. The background can be decorated with a soft transition of contrasting colors. This technique will make the nail plate visually longer.
You can add originality to the decor with an accent. For example, you can choose as the main white varnish, and paint one nail black.
Moon manicure
Such a manicure does not just remain in trend. He acquires a new shape. It can be a white “moon” on a black background, black on white, or alternation of colors on different fingers. You can also make a transparent strip between the two parts of the cover.
Patterns
You can add originality to a black and white jacket with the help of various patterns. They can not only diversify the design, but also visually stretch the nail. Trendy decor with peas. Decorative items may vary in size, creating a dynamic pattern. The decor with the image of the moon or the month is rapidly gaining popularity. These figures look great in contrasting colors.
The symbolic Yin Yang, the original chessboard, flirty bows, funny cats, romantic butterflies - many variations. You can choose any drawing that you like and ask the master to paint it on the nails. The most popular themes of patterns:
- zebra stripes;
- abstractions and curls;
- tiger spots;
- flower patterns in the form of buds and leaves.
Such design options are considered universal and are suitable for girls and women of any age.
Flowers
Floristic theme is always relevant. This is a classic that does not go out of fashion. Adults of the fair sex are better suited to the image of flowers in a calm range. Such a design fits more naturally into a variety of images. Bright and catchy shades are suitable for young girls.Given that white and black are considered achromatic, they blend beautifully with other tones. Dark shades of red (burgundy and marsala) look especially harmonious with black and white design. The most popular images of flowers: roses, peonies, chamomiles, chrysanthemums, lilies.
Gold
Masters of nail service often use gold lacquers and decorative golden elements to make an expressive and “rich” design. Black and white French manicure with the addition of gold always looks gorgeous. This option is usually chosen when decorating nails for a festive event that takes place at night. Experts recommend to make a choice in favor of a French with small patches of gold. With this decor it is very important not to overdo it. Manicure looks harmoniously and stylishly, complemented by abstractions made with gold polish. Various shapes and lines will make the design expressive and dynamic.
Silver
Not only gold, but also silver is perfect as a supplement to the French manicure in classic colors. Such a decoration option is chosen by ladies who for some reason dislike gold glitter or prefer to wear silver jewelry. Professionals recommend making nails in black and white jacket with a neat pattern of silver. It can be floral motifs, abstractions, geometric shapes. This season is relevant gradient technique, which looks great varnishes in three colors. You can also perform on the nails two-color ombre with a soft transition and hints of silver.
Rhinestones
Rhinestones of various colors and sizes are the perfect complement to the two-color contrasting range. On long nails, you can make a whole sparkling composition, for short ones it is better to use the minimum amount of these elements so that the manicure does not look overloaded. Using stones, you can exquisitely arrange the edge of the nail, denoting "smile". You can, on the contrary, place them at the base of the nail plate.
The main thing - to lay out the rhinestones neat and smooth. It is also important to choose the size of the decoration. A wide range of such elements makes it easy to choose the perfect option for the overall style, as well as the shape and size of the nail plate.
Triangles and stripes
Nail decoration with images of geometric shapes is in demand among both young girls and middle-aged ladies. Some craftsmen use acrylic paints instead of white lacquer. At the peak of popularity are images of triangles of various sizes. They make out with the help of small or large spangles, varnishes or special tapes. Square nails are recommended to decorate with stripes. Their shape and direction may be different: straight lines, waves, diagonals, and more. If desired, black and white elements are diluted with strips of a different shade to give the appearance of the dynamics.
Stripes can be positioned at the edge of the nail. So you get the perfect version of strict jacket. This design is suitable for a business image, and for a romantic dinner. The idea of the design of a jacket, in which bands of contrasting colors alternate, is a bolder solution. Vertical stripes help make the nail visually longer. You can also arrange the elements horizontally or diagonally.
Japanese style
Decorating nails in Asian style is considered difficult and requires special professional skills. One technique combines several styles at once, besides, one pattern can be repeated only on two fingers, no more.
The main feature of this decor is that the design is a French manicure with full nail painting. Coverage complement thematic pattern. As a rule, this is an image of hieroglyphs, sakura branches or fans.In order to design a complete and stylish, you must adhere to the rule - the drawings must be made in the same style. For this design fits any shape and length of the nail plates.
Options for short nails
For short nails, design should be selected especially carefully. Incorrectly chosen decor will look rough. In this case, the nail service experts recommend making a black and white manicure with a subtle “smile”. For decorating the edge of the nail is better to choose a bright varnish. It visually lengthens the nail plate.
Matte or glossy finish?
Smooth and brilliant gloss - a classic design, but its popularity has recently fallen. Matte tone, despite the simplicity, looks more elegant and stylish. French manicure in a contrasting range with a velvet texture is great for both social events and business meetings.
Glitter, rhinestones and other elements used for decoration look more expressive on the matte background. However, if you like the iridescent gloss effect, you can choose this texture when making a black and white French manicure.
How to make a beautiful black and white French manicure, see the next video.
