Classic French manicure: features and options

There are situations when too elaborate manicure design and bright colors of varnishes turn out to be inappropriate, or after a long working day you need to quickly change into a cocktail dress for a corporate evening. There is no time for a long manicure. What to do in this case? This will help the classic French manicure. The article describes its features, versions and combination with current trends.

For 35 years, the jacket is confidently holding its position in the fashion industry and is not going to give up. It is preferred by women of fashion from different countries, different ages and different characters. Despite its name, this type of manicure originated in America as a response to the need to adapt the manicure of actresses to different images.

The unusualness of the French manicure is in its universality and naturalness. Apply varnishes pastel tones. The end of the nail is framed by a white smile. There are a lot of derivatives of this design. This design can be made interesting with the help of various techniques that will be discussed below.

In everyday life, the jacket helps to look elegant and feminine to all his fans, from housewives to businesswomen. It looks good on the nails of any length and shape and fits any suit.

In any case, the classic french looks chic. However, a number of factors that may influence this should be mentioned.

• Well-groomed hands and nails. Of course, the unevenness of the nail plate can be leveled using a stamp. But still trimming the cuticle and the same nail design is a necessary base for a beautiful manicure. To remove the cuticle, use orange sticks and nippers or a special cream based on fruit acids, which is the most safe. Pre-hands make baths for 15-20 minutes with sea salt or aromatic oils with the desired effect.
• French will look good on short and long nails. However, the recommended minimum length is at least 3 mm, and the smile width is from 3 to 5 mm for short nail plates. Visually lengthen the manicure by drawing a smile thinner than the regrown nail itself.
• Additional decorations may also affect the final result. Rhinestones, stucco, artistic drawing, glitter and other means are used.

Ways of registration french almost the same except for some of the nuances and tricks of experienced professionals. Consider some of them.

• Of course, the easiest way is to find a good specialist who will advise and do everything according to the highest standard. By the way, it is not necessary to go somewhere. Now practicing the master's call to the house, the result will be the same.
• The easiest way to create a jacket yourself is to use special stickers. They can be found in a cosmetic store. It is important to stick them to the nail plate very tightly, leaving no gaps. There can sneak varnish and get a curved line. Remove the sticker immediately after painting a smile, or wait until it is completely dry to avoid divorce.
• Brush drawing will require skill and a proven skill.To do this, use a tool with a short hard pile. Happens a brush of a truncated shape or a semicircular, as it is convenient to whom. By the way, if the line is uneven, it can also be corrected with a brush, after having moistened it in a degreaser or alcohol.
• Another popular way is not less effective, albeit funny. Take a scotch tape or medical patch and use it instead of stickers. It is important to first wait for the base layer to dry, otherwise it will come off along with the tape.
• One of the fastest ways to design a jacket is to use a special whitening pencil. Usually, its cap is made in a special pointed form to remove all the excess that could have gathered under the nails, and then remove the excess pencil after application. They draw the inside of the nail plate. The previously well-ground tip of the pencil is lightly moistened with water. The advantage of this method is the speed of execution. Just a few minutes, and everything is ready. Minus - this fragility. If it is possible to walk with varnish and a week depending on the method of coating, here it is a day or two maximum. However, if you constantly adjust the white line, the effect can be constantly extended. Another side effect may be a pencil mark immediately after application. Here will help a cotton swab dipped in water, or a cotton pad.

Of course, the classic french jacket is quite simple and concise, but it can be made more interesting using modern designs of stylists. For example, to make the so-called lunar version - the base of the nail is also painted, like the smile, in white, and resembles a rising moon or the sun. Often the ring finger is distinguished by a varnish of a different shade and pattern application.

Some may like decorating with rhinestones. And here it is necessary to observe the measure. You can use one pebble on the ring finger and beat the pattern around it, or place the whole composition, and on each nail.

If you replace the glossy varnish with a matte, then you can beat the classic french in a completely new way. And it will meet the modern fashion trends.

Original looks stucco. It is used in special occasions, for example, at a wedding. This will help the bride to keep attention to herself and be in the center of universal admiration.

Another example of wedding design - painting in the form of lace. It can be done with a brush or using special translations. The pattern is the same as on the dress of the bride. He looks very feminine and elegant.

Another interpretation of the classic jacket is the ombre technique. With her, the smile line is not clearly drawn, but goes smoothly into the lacquer coating in the form of a gradient. The easiest way to carry it out is to put white and base color on a small piece of the new economic sponge with stripes. Then gently pressing movements transfer to the nails, constantly adding varnish as you use. Top cover fixing varnish.

The next option - a triangular jacket. The colors used are the same, and the smile line is drawn by a triangle. On its top a small pebble looks good, giving a festivity to the image. By the way, such a manicure will visually lengthen the fingers.

Classic french with sliders will look beautiful and unusual. These are special stickers that will help to diversify the manicure, even for those who have no artistic abilities. The technique of its implementation is quite simple. It is necessary to let the base coat dry. Then separate the necessary part of the sticker and immerse it in water for 20-30 seconds. Using tweezers, reach out and make sure that the upper transparent layer is moving away. Apply the pattern to the desired place and lightly press it with a cotton swab. Ensure that no bubbles form. Top cover fixing or clear varnish.

A simple and effective way to diversify the classic French - stamping, which means "print". This will require a set, which will include a rubber stamp, a metal plate with patterns, a scraper, as well as varnish and nail polish remover with cotton or disks. The technology for doing this manicure is as follows:

1. prepare the nails on which the pattern is applied;
2. put on the plate with a pattern of lacquer, wait a few moments;
3. then abruptly remove excess material with a scraper;
4. transfer the image from plate to stamp;
5. transfer the image from the stamp to the nail;
6. let dry, cover with protective or clear varnish.

After each use, parts of the kit are wiped with nail polish remover. Plates can be purchased separately. Most fashionistas order their kits from China with delivery by mail. It is relatively inexpensive.

We will provide you with a number of samples for inspiration. Perhaps you yourself will create a masterpiece and show your creative nature.

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