French manicure or French manicure is considered one of the most stylish types of nail design. It is very popular with women all over the world. This article will tell about its most relevant types.
Classic
One of the reasons why many ladies and girls prefer French manicure is its maximum naturalness, thanks to which it is appropriate both in the office and at a gala event.
The classic version of the jacket involves painting the upper edge of the nails with white. This design makes them look well-groomed and he althy.
Types of white jacket
It is human nature to strive for change. This is especially true for women. If you do not want to give up your favorite nail design option, then you can choose something more recent. For example, such types of jacket as "lace" or "double" are in fashion today.
In the first case, the "smile" (white top edge) is not made solid, but is made in the form of a thin ornament. In the second, the nail hole is also covered with white. In addition, you can give a classic jacket a festive look by sticking rhinestonesor by applying a thin line of silver glitter polish between the “smile” and the unpainted area of the nail.
Alternatively, you can also offer a classic French manicure on 4 fingers of each hand, and decorate the index fingers with a lace pattern or paint over with white varnish completely.
Color French
If classic doesn't suit you, then the idea of a French manicure can be used to create a bright design. For example, colored types of jacket on nails look original. For this, any varnishes of saturated shades are suitable.
Some designers go even further and offer to paint the tip of each finger a different color or even make a smile in 3D style. Such a jacket (see the photo for types of design in a volumetric version) is suitable for young girls. It will also look good on vacation. However, such nail art should not be chosen by a respectable lady or an employee of the office of a serious company.
French and extended nails
Unfortunately, not every girl has naturally beautiful hands. First of all, this refers to the shape of the nails, which are often far from perfect. In addition, many of the fair sex cannot grow them to the desired length. Of course, you need to fight brittleness and slow nail growth by applying various masks and including calcium-rich foods in your diet. However, there are solutions to decorate your hands immediately.
In particular, nail extensions with acrylic or gel have become widespread. After these procedures, it's greatlook any kind of french. Due to the fact that extended nails are usually longer than natural ones, you can make an unusual French manicure on them. Indeed, in this case, the master has a "canvas" larger than usual.
Types of jacket on extended nails
Popular options this year include:
- French in the style of "Millennium". It is applied using glitter, which covers the free edge of the nail.
- Twist French. To create this version of nail art, a “smile” is made by applying several strips of varnishes of different colors to the upper edge of the nail plate so that a rainbow is obtained in the end. They can be clear or fade into each other.
- Avant-garde French-style nail art. Avant-garde options look good too. For example, several quadrangles of different bright colors with thin black outlines can be applied to the top of the nail. They should be arranged so that the lower edge of the "smile" is in the form of steps.
- Metal variant. A French design created using silver or golden lacquer will look great. The tips of the nails in this case will look like chrome or gold and give a mirror reflection.
- Ethno-variant. Such a French manicure involves the creation of a thin strip along the edge of the nail in the form of an ethnic ornament. It can be either a pattern for Gzhel and Khokhloma, or a decor based on African or Arabic motifs.
- Polka dots. This design option is enoughcute, especially if you choose the right colors. Among the most attractive are the classic combinations of white or black stripes with bright red peas. To make the manicure more mischievous, you can decorate one of the nails with an image of a bow in the same polka dots.
- Leopard jacket. Among the current options for French manicure is the application of a pattern along the upper edge of the nail plate, reminiscent of the one that adorns the skin of felines. It can be cheetah, tiger or leopard print.
Decoration of the "smile" line
You can create trendy types of jacket using thematic design for the bottom line. For example, you can draw a mustache on it, like Hercule Poirot, a bow, a snowflake, etc.
Various experiments are allowed with the contours of the "smile". Since today many world-famous masters offer to sharpen the nail plate, giving it a pointed shape, the line of the colored strip on the upper edge can be done in the same way.
Now you know what types of jacket are relevant today. In any case, fashion in the field of manicure today is quite democratic and does not imply strict dictate, so do not be afraid of bold experiments that will help breathe new life into the traditional jacket.
