Manicure trends change quickly, but the classic options never go out of fashion. They are famous for their versatility, this is due to their popularity. One of these trends is the technique french.
New design manicure
The second name of the French - French manicure. The author of the technique is American Jeff Pink. Initially, the design was a solid base and a white tip of the nail. This classic version suited to any outfit, so the actresses and fashion models especially loved.
The popularity of French manicure is based on its versatility and sophisticated elegance. French looks great on the nails of any length. He has no preconceptions about the shape of the nail plate, which makes it equally wonderful to impose this design on square nails, round or elongated. Its simplicity allows you to play french self at home. In addition, it perfectly combines colors and textures.
Now french takes the first places in the rating of nail art. He became more creative and original due to the use of bright colors and a variety of used drawings.
The classic version of the jacket suggests natural shades, but modern stylists offer more colorful models that look simple, but elegant.
Shades can be different - from more restrained to variegated. Such a manicure is often used as a spring-summer youth.
There are a lot of trend variations.
- Bright "smile" with nude base. It is possible to carry out not only one color strip, but also two or three, each of which will be its own color. The latter option is especially popular among young people, because of its creativity.
- Contrasts with dark, for example, black, burgundy, coffee, chocolate, eggplant, dark green. The nuance of such a manicure is that it is necessary to correctly combine the colors, otherwise there is a risk of getting bad taste.
- Design “negative space” with unpainted space. In this case, the color lacquer contrasts with the natural shade of the nail plate.
- Ombre effect. Fantasy transitions saturated colors on the edge of the nail look amazing.
- Acid shades. These colors are very fond of young girls, because they are unusual. It should be noted that they can not cover the entire nail, only to make accents in the manicure. When forming a french enough to highlight the nail edge or hole.
White manicure is considered a classic version of the jacket. For lovers of accuracy and simplicity, white edging on a pastel base is ideal. Modern materials allow to diversify the white jacket with various decorative elements, which creates volume, brings interesting notes to the image.
White color, edged with silver lacquer, becomes more attractive, more interesting and softer. And if you replace the silver on the metal, the manicure will be bold and more suited to the style of loft or urban chic.
Romanticism will give a small floral pattern in white on the edge of the nail plate.
On short nails looks geometric patterns, so instead of a semicircle, you can draw a corner. For expressiveness, the line is decorated with rhinestones. On the square shape of the nails depict two corners: one is white, the other is more vivid, for example, red.
Black prints on a white background are very relevant today. It is better to cover only 1 or 2 nails with a pattern.
Black manicure has long ceased to be an element of mysticism and black magic. Now he looks stylish, spectacular and elegant. Black color is universal, combined with any shades, so it is easy for him to find a companion.
An important requirement is only one thing - the fingers and nails of the hostess of a manicure should be well-groomed, because such a design attracts attention.
The “vampire” version looks very boldly when a bright red “smile” is drawn on a black background, or vice versa.
Black with white is suitable for business style. Moreover, if a black background with a white edge looks brighter, then a black smile on a white or beige base is already a more calm, discreet version.
Golden edging of the nail covered with black lacquer will be appropriate for special occasions.
A manicure made using the “veil” technique looks very feminine. And it is in black that this design is more spectacular.
Experts recommend that they cover not all the nails, but only 1-2.
Black jacket looks gorgeous with rubbing or using glitters. It turns out a futuristic design.
Floral ornament looks very stylish not only on items of clothing, but in manicure. Vegetative patterns delight the eye, improve mood, give notes of romanticism and tenderness to the created image.
For the French manicure, choose either a small floral print that can be applied to all the nails, or one large pattern on one finger.
On a jacket, a thin sprig looks refined and elegant. It can be depicted with or without leaves, colored or black.
As a rule, French manicure, assuming decoration in the form of a floral pattern, is based on a translucent base, which can be either matte or glossy. Flowers are also varnished with a brighter shade.
Very good looks French manicure with geometric patterns on short nails. Despite the seeming complexity of some figures, it is very easy to apply them. For this there are a large number of stencils and tools.
Geometry on the nails will favorably emphasize the individuality of the owner. Patterns are symmetrical, asymmetrical, abstract. Tools for drawing using any: stencils, brushes, dots, nail tape.
Dot design is unique and inimitable. You will never meet two identical manicures decorated with dots. It is suitable for any image, be it a romantic dress, jeans or business suit.
Often the points are used when making manicure in the style of casual or ethno. The drawing is carried out by dots, applying it either on the edge of the nail, or in the region of the hole. Also with the help of points you can enclose the nail plate in the frame.
Since French manicure is universal and suitable for any outfit, brides are often chosen for their solemn event.
The bridal french design is different from the others with exquisite decorations in the form of stucco, rhinestones and openwork patterns. As a rule, stylists are guided by the general image of the bride, including the same elements as a dressing or nail dressing as nail decoration.
Openwork patterns organically fit into the design of the French manicure. Lace in any color look elegant, complementing and decorating it.
Patterns are made in any technique available to the master. More experienced ones apply painting with a fine brush. For less sophisticated manufacturers offer a wide range of stencils and slider stickers.
Lace drawings can be flat, painted with acrylic paint or bulk, covered with fine sand.
In a unique and elegant way, the openwork is laid on the basis of the “veil” type. And in a black translucent color, it is the most gentle and beautiful.
Glitter has always been at the peak of popularity, has not bypassed his side and french.Manicure trends of the season contain many variations on this topic.
The base delicate pink tone is combined with a brilliant smile of a darker color. And the shine can be of any saturated color: green, blue, purple, burgundy, red, black.
Glitter complement evening dress and diversify everyday. In the first case, for the luxury include decorative elements of rhinestones, beads or beads. Business style does not accept a lot of brilliance, so you need to be careful and not to overdo it.
If some shining smiles seem to be not enough, then it is enough to decorate one nail.
The frosted frosted sequined jacket is especially interesting, deep, cosmic, almost weightless.
Reverse french with a shiny thread, displayed on the bottom of the nail, looks impressive with a shine to match the base of the base. The pink nail plate will be emphasized by dark pink or lilac, brown is suitable for beige, black is combined with gold or silver glitter. For the brave fit anti-jacket with a metal contour.
Velvet matte finish makes French manicure especially soft and airy.
Haze is appropriate for all shades. And the bright flashy tones she softens, slightly muffling them.
The classic is matte black, beige and pink french. Monochrome becomes more interesting if you use a combination of dullness and gloss. If you cover the nail plate with a matte varnish and draw a glossy smile, then even a black or dark red monophonic manicure will turn into a valid business option.
Tips for combining colors
Stylists advise for a classic jacket to choose pastel shades: cream, milky, pale pink, beige.
Brave and young girls can use brighter colors for French manicure: yellow, orange, purple, turquoise, red, fuchsia, green, blue and others. It looks original, bold and interesting. However, you should be careful when choosing companion flowers, which should be from the same palette. For example, yellow goes well with orange, blue - with blue and turquoise, purple with lilac, burgundy with eggplant.
Scarlet color looks perfect with black, so bright red lacquer can be used to smile against a black background. The red-beige combination is also spectacular, but more restrained. Black with gold is more suitable for evening exits. Metallic tint and any background will make the owner of a similar french center of universal attention.
Monochrome variants of service in no way inferior to color. Monochrome French manicure is very stylish. To improve it, they use differences in texture, for example, dullness and gloss, acrylic sand and matt varnish, gel varnish and microbeads.
Summer manicure is more light, bright, bright and joyful. For the design use soft spring-summer shades: blue, green, yellow, orange, grass-green, light red, pale lilac.
Variants of patterns and patterns
When choosing a picture there are no prohibitions, however, it is necessary to follow certain aesthetic canons, since one incorrectly made pattern can spoil the entire impression of nail art. For example, if the owner of the service jacket is a teacher, then a service jacket with cartoon characters is unlikely to be appropriate. Such professions require more restrained drawings.
No matter how universal French design may be, it can still be classified into two categories: for solemn and everyday occasions.
More brilliant, saturated with neon, rhinestones or other decorative elements of the nails will be more appropriate for the evening image. Different parts are used as decorations: beads, glitter of different shapes, narrow metallized adhesive tape, foil, rhinestones, lacquer of gold or silver color. From the decor lay out various three-dimensional patterns, or they are occasionally added to the picture.
To design the tip of the nail using various techniques, for example, "broken glass". Its mirror shine will amaze everyone at any gala event and will not leave its owner unattended.
Polymer clay allows you to create a unique holiday manicure, different from all others. With its help, create a convex picture. In order not to burden the image, stylists do not advise using decorations on all the nails, it is better to decorate only one - on the ring finger. Black lace on a soft pink, nude or beige background looks elegant and feminine.
Golden stripes will give charm to manicure. Especially since they are relevant at the base of almost any color. But silver is more suitable for the colors of the main range: black, gray, white.
A classic manicure is suitable for everyday use, which can be diluted with various additional details so that it does not seem too boring.
Geometric patterns - the trend of recent years. Particularly popular now are strips of different lengths and widths. French can be varied by changing the width or shape of the rim of the nail plate, its color or texture.
Instead of one line, the edge can be decorated with three horizontal lines or “take” a nail in a square frame.
Dot patterns are very popular among young women. Especially well they are combined with an ethnic way.
French manicure with patterns is universal and appropriate for any style. But keep in mind that if there are restrictions on the dress code, then for pictures it is better to use varnish of the color that is present in the jacket.
Key trends.
Frame graphics. In this case, the nail plate is surrounded by a contour in a darker color than the base background. If you pick up contrasting shades, you get a spectacular and ultra-modern design.
- Stripes. Straight, zigzag, wavy, dotted lines are widely used as a design when forming a service jacket. They are painted using lacquer or other materials: scotch, acrylic sand, rhinestone, microbeads. For solemn occasions choose brilliant, bright and spectacular options. As a business fit more restrained shades.
- Dot patterns. To create a point design stylists use a special manicure device - dots. It is a metal rod with a ball at the end. The size of the points depends on the size of the tip. The pattern can be applied along the tip of the nail or in the area of the hole. In addition, the dots reproduce any form of "smile", it can be not only semi-circular, but also square or triangular.
- Sliders. Stickers - this is the easiest and easiest to play manicure. Sliders are applied to the prepared base, after which the nails are covered with a transparent top. The elements used are sticky multicolored stripes, geometric shapes, confetti, monograms, flowers, and other options.
- Lace Lace patterns have always been popular, but lately they have been used more often. The most demanded french with black patterns. Against the background of pastel shades, he looks elegant, delicate, gentle and very feminine. Lace make out either the edge of the nail, or his hole. There is another option to draw from one side.
- Flora and fauna. Summer manicure is replete with a lighter design with butterflies, flowers, trees, animals and birds. The figures are performed in different techniques. It is not necessary to draw an exact copy, you can only scheme or drawing in the form of "origami".
Ideas for decoration
French is unique in its essence. You can change its shape, color range, but it always remains a complete version of the classic manicure, so it looks stylish, win-win and fashionable.
Classic french is performed according to certain canons, but using an unusual design on its basis, a variety of options are obtained.
Successfully a combination of matte and glossy coatings, which make it possible to diversify a monochrome manicure, for example, if you take a matte lacquer for the base and gloss over the tip. This design looks most impressive in black.
It is not known who and when he thought up to decorate the ring finger. Perhaps the roots go back to wedding traditions. Now, one of the trends is considered to be a classic jacket with a decorative design of only one marigold. And if the French manicure itself is performed in basic pastel colors, then the “soloist” can be decorated using any technique.
The main thing is that it is combined with the general style. For example, shiny monograms or lace lace will suit the bride.
Beautiful pink-red nails are successfully combined with a black veil.
Warm jacket is a combination of classic and textured knitted pattern with acrylic powder.
For ceremonial events and evening gowns, this will be a French manicure with rhinestones, glitter patterns or shiny polish. It should be noted that the inlay does not become vulgar, it is necessary to adhere to the measure. Rhinestones serve only as a mini accent, therefore, they either decorate 2-3 nails, but in a small amount, or make a large pattern on the entire plate of one nail. Color stones are best chosen in the color jacket.
The mirror edging obtained using rubbing or “broken glass” technology looks spectacular and extraordinary.
Rubbing helps to achieve the pearl effect on the already finished classic jacket, which makes it seem to glow from the inside with a soft light.
French in classic soft pastel colors can be performed using the ombre technique to soften the transition line between the base and the edge of the nail. The design softens and this achieves an unusual effect. Moreover, this technique looks elegant and in more saturated colors.
French with a geometric abstraction is unique and inimitable. Any palette is suitable for it. Quieter warm and fresh colors are relevant for everyday manicure. Bright, deep colors are appropriate for an evening look.
Master class on creating quilted French manicure, see below.