Every girl dreams of well-groomed and beautiful nails. High-quality manicure attracts attention, decorates hands and emphasizes individuality and style. One of the most popular types is French, this design has long been a classic.
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At the moment, there are several variants of this style, which make it in demand and unique.
- Classic. A French manicure brush is taken, then the tip of the nail is painted white with it, and the shape repeats the “smile” on the free edge.
- French Millennium. It differs from the first one in that the edge is covered not with a white tone, but with sparkles. However, the texture must be dense so that the plate does not shine through.
- Colored. Its main feature is that the tip is drawn in any shade. And you can also add a pattern, which will make the manicure even more unique and interesting.
- Fan French. This type requires the presence of special materials, namely dried flowers, bouillon, rhinestones, mica, foil, thanks to which the nail is decorated. They can be both issued separately, andcombine, and if the elements interfere with the client during work, then such coatings are sealed in a special material.
- Custom. It differs in the shape of the smile line. It can be anything - and triangular, and beveled, and wavy, as fantasy will play. The main thing is that with all this the main idea of the jacket is preserved - the edge of the nail is painted in a different color.
Preparation
In order for the effect to last on the surface as long as possible, it is necessary to put the handles in order before the procedure. Such actions must be performed in advance, at least an hour in advance, especially if the skin needs a softening bath.
Do not forget about the cuticle, for this you need to gently push it away with a stick or cut it off. If necessary, go over it with oil or a sanding block. Inflammation, burrs or the results of improper processing will ruin any nail. Even the simplest French manicure with a brush to do, you need to have enough experience. Perhaps this technique will not work the first time, and the varnish will need to be washed and reapplied in order to get rid of the error. Therefore, it is best to use a non-acetone remover so as not to damage the plate, as it destroys the surface, which takes a long time to recover.
Technique
In order to perform a French manicure with a brush, you need a base polish and a natural shade, as well as a fixer.
- The nail is trimmed or machined. Then a protective layer is applied to the surface.
- The free edge is covered with white varnish. To make it easier, you can draw a smile line with a thin brush, and after a thicker one draw the remaining space. If the coating is loose or uneven, it must be applied in several layers, and then wait until everything hardens well.
- Then the entire plate is painted with a natural or transparent shade. After complete solidification, the pattern is fixed.
Features of working with a brush
Many women can easily draw a smile even without the use of tools, just with varnish, and some use a special set of manicure brushes.
In order to perform a beautiful jacket, you need:
- control the curve of the edge on each nail;
- draw from the end to the center of the base;
- completely paint over a natural regrown nail with a capture of a few millimeters of a part of the main plate;
- if somewhere there was a mistake in the decor, then moisten a cotton swab with a liquid to remove the coating and fix everything;
- apply a smile line with a flat tip tool.
Natural and artificial brushes
Synthetic fixtures are made from high quality polymers. They are much cheaper, but will last much less. Usually these are chosen by novice masters who want to perform simpledrawings.
As a rule, natural ones are made from kolinsky or sable wool. Thanks to high-quality pile with good care, they will serve for a long time. With such devices, you can create a drawing with any kind of paint.
Classification of instruments
French manicure made with brushes always looks neater and more beautiful than with other application options. There are a variety of devices that will help you achieve perfection. The thickness of the pile is determined by numbering in a value from 0 to 8. Where 0 is the smallest and 8 is the largest size.
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- A thin brush for manicure - a liner, it has dimensions of 2 mm by 2 cm. This tool is suitable for drawing a smile line.
- Fan, her pile is presented in the form of a fan. With it, it is very convenient to apply glitter and sequins.
- Thin brush with a width of 0.5 to 1 mm. She can beautifully depict curls, small design elements on the free edge. It is also suitable for drawing a line. Using such a tool requires some skill.
- Flat - ideal for applying wide patterns, as well as toning the free edge. Working with such a device does not imply any difficulty, even a beginner can easily master it.
- Petal. Visually very similar to the previous one, only it has a beveled edge. It is most often used in Chinese painting when it is necessary to create beautiful and neat petals.
There are a wide variety of brushes formanicure, which one is best suited for what, is determined directly by the master, so everyone chooses his own tools. Before you start doing nail art, it is recommended to take courses and design even for yourself according to all the rules.
How to take care of brushes
- If the brush is new, then a protective layer must be applied to it, which must be disposed of in the right way. To do this, the villi are gently kneaded, the coating is removed with a napkin, and then the instrument is washed under warm water.
- The brush should be used only for its intended purpose, other actions with it can lead to deformation and loss of villi. Therefore, further work will be difficult.
- After the brush manicure is created, do not leave the tool in cold water even for a small amount of time. If as a result of any actions the form has deteriorated, then it can be returned by lowering it into water at a temperature of 90 ° C for several minutes.
- It is not recommended to leave the paint on the brush after work. It is washed off only with nail polish remover, and it has a negative effect on the pile.
- For the palette it is best to use a smooth material, for example gloss, this will help to keep the pile better, otherwise it will most likely begin to wear off. And also after rinsing, you do not need to wipe it hard on a napkin, this will also lead to the same result. In order to keep the brush much longer, after finishing work, it is recommended to lubricate it with cuticle oil.
French Manicure Tips
If you are not a nail art master, but want to make everyone's favorite drawing at home, you need to know some subtleties.
- Instead of a one-time base, regular clear varnish is often used.
- You can buy nail stackers and stick them along the natural growth line. After that, use a brush to paint over the part above the sticker.
- Do not paint the tips too thick, otherwise the coating will dry for a long time and may even curl up and ruin everything.
- Use stickers for pink or clear nail polish, then it will be easier to paint the tip of the nail.
- Check the condition of your hands, they must be clean and well-groomed.
- You can also tie an elastic band to the top of the plate. So, performing a manicure with a brush, you can draw a straight line. After everything is ready, the barrier is cut off.
- If it is difficult to cover the tip of the nail, then you can use stickers so that the varnish does not get beyond its borders.
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According to most men, it is the jacket that seems to them the sexiest manicure. Therefore, it is so often seen in married or coupled women. Also, this type of design is great for business negotiations, as it provides a well-groomed and discreet look. Many girls are increasingly learning to make such a drawing at home using special brushes. Manicure, reviews of which are onlypositive, has already conquered the whole world, although it was originally created in Paris and was used for fashion shows. This was invented in order to save stylists from constantly repainting the model's nails for new dresses. Designed to match any outfit, it quickly became the favorite of ladies all over the world.