French manicure is a timeless classic. The only thing women can regret is that it was not invented earlier. But now it exists and its popularity literally rolls over, and so much so that numerous varieties of jacket began to appear. What are they? One of the most popular is matte French manicure. It would seem that we are only changing the top coat, and the effect is stunning. Let's find out more about this trend.
About matte finish
Initially, the top polish, which is applied over the color, could give the nails an exceptionally glossy, mirror shine. Later, matte shades began to appear in the palettes of ordinary varnishes. They kept, of course, no more than 2-3 days, but they looked unique and original. By the way, mostly dark tones were matte - aquamarine, lilac, marsala, darkblue, etc. But soon gel polishes appeared that cannot be applied to the nail without a fixative. And then matte pigments gained unprecedented popularity - now they could cover not only dark, but also bright, as well as light colors. And so a hit in the beauty industry appeared - a matte French manicure. We propose to consider a photo of such nail art and its varieties below.
Classic
There's really nothing to say here. Just with the help of gel polish, the master makes you a standard jacket, after which he applies a matte fixer on it. The result exceeds all expectations - the nails look expressive and at the same time natural, the nail art turns out to be original, but recognizable, long-loved old jacket. Matte French manicure in a classic version will be relevant always and everywhere - in everyday life, on holidays, when going out and even at a wedding. By the way, both a pinkish varnish as a base and a flesh-colored one with a brown pigment will look equally relevant here.
Classic in gradient
French ombre manicure is a hit that appeared in 2011, and its popularity has lasted until the present day. It looks incredibly gentle, feminine, at the same time original and elegant. Most often, for such nail art, they use a mirror glossy finish and even resort to using a pearl rub to make it even more fabulous and magical. But we decided to subdue this flight of fancy a bit and cover this gradient with a matte top. The result wasvery original, non-standard, but still feminine, restrained and gentle. Matte French manicure with gel polish, made using the ombre technique, is an alternative for those who are fed up with the classic version and want a little change. As a rule, such nail art does not require additional design in the form of rubbing, rhinestones, sparkles, etc. It is self-sufficient, expressive and original.
Festive variations
As a rule, for the holidays, women choose glossy nail polishes, complementing them with even more brilliance - rhinestones, sequins and other delights. But the current fashion for restraint and naturalness has prevailed over this “brilliance” and a new trend has appeared - French matte manicure with a rhinestone design. The photo below shows the most modest version of this nail art. It will be relevant even after the holiday - it will perfectly complement both business suits and casual dresses. But if you are a fan of brighter solutions, then it is not difficult to increase the number of rhinestones, decorate with them not only the ring fingers, but also other fingers. This type of manicure, although considered expressive and festive, remains restrained and chaste.
Darker than the night
Every modern fashionista knows perfectly well that French manicure can be black. Perhaps such a statement is shocking to some, but in practice for many years the darkest shade of the palette has been used to create such nail art. There are many variations: black in a matte French manicure can replacebeige tone, and the tops remain white, or vice versa, serve as a fill for the tips of the nails. Lovers of rich shades often choose black for painting the tips, and make the main color rich red, burgundy or even dark blue. However, the most popular version of black French manicure is matte and glossy at the same time. The ends stand out due to the glossy top, and the base of the nail remains matte. This style looks minimalistic, always appropriate and very original.
Chrome French
This is one of the brightest and most extreme French manicure options. It seems to be both modest and designed in a calm palette, but it looks so attractive that it is simply impossible to pass by. So, matte French manicure, in which the base of the nail is filled with standard nude varnish and covered with a matte top, and the tips are tinted in metallic color and covered with a mirror rub. This design seems to have been created for young, stylish and purposeful girls. He absorbed the tenderness of the classic jacket and the audacity of modern fashion trends. The result is a non-standard and original mix, which has been in great demand for many years.
In the color of summer
In recent years, the relevance of bright and rich colors in nail art has not fallen at all, but on the contrary, it has grown. Such shades are in special demand in the summer, when the mood requires more summer, sun and sea. Previously similar bright palette and French manicuredid not touch each other, but went in parallel. But nowadays it is quite possible to combine these two trends and create something incredibly original, new and unique. Shades can be varied as you like. Often the nail is covered only with a colorless varnish, and its tip is painted in one or more bright colors. Turquoise, yellow, blue or purple can be the base, and the tip will be white or chrome. Such nail art is so unique and bright that it does not require additional design in the form of rhinestones, sequins or sparkles. It is self-contained and attractive, perfect for a hot vacation.
Conclusion
The modern beauty industry has expanded our understanding of what a French manicure can be. A matte top, an abundance of colors, the use of dark shades and even black tones - all this is now meant by the name "French". Only the foundation of the manicure has been preserved - the tip of the nail and its base should be painted in different tones. However, the remaining fans of the unshakable classics can change a little by applying a matte finish to the jacket. Nail art will not become more daring or defiant, but will noticeably freshen up and look more original. Do not be afraid to experiment, especially with nails, because repainting them is a mere trifle. Who knows, maybe the color that you were so afraid of before will really suit you and take root on your pens.
