Any girl is decorated with well-groomed hands. You need to monitor not only the condition of the skin, but also the nails. For those who prefer short nails, a French manicure is ideal. French never goes out of style. It looks neat and natural and blends in with any chosen way.
Types of French on short nails
French manicure migrated to us from Hollywood. Several decades ago, on the set, there were problems with daily manicure for diverse actresses. I had to constantly redo them to combine with the outfit. Then Jeff Pink, at the request of his friend, developed a new type of manicure - French.
Traditionally, the nail plate was pastel-colored, and the edge of the nail was painted white in the shape of a crescent.
But, in connection with the constant development of nail art and the emergence of many products for creating manicure, as well as a variety of techniques, other varieties of French appeared. French manicure can be:
- Plain or color;
- With drawing;
- With a gradient (ombre);
- With sparkles, rhinestones, etc.
Classical
Classic french manicure - This is a universal option that suits girls at any age. In the basic version, the nail is varnished with a flesh-colored shade that is as close to natural as possible. A rounded shape is formed along the edge of the nail, which is often called the “smile” line. It is covered in white. Ready finger is painted with transparent varnish as a finish.
Manicure should be neat and even. Classic French manicure can be done on any length of nails, but on short it looks most natural.
Currently, the usual rounded shape of a white strip is not so relevant, a number of stickers and stencils are on the market that will help create a unique form of a jacket.
Color
Distinctive feature colored manicure consists in the fact that the rounded strip is covered not with white but with colored varnish. Especially popular are the contrasting shades: red, black, blue. Also, colors that imitate the brilliance of metal, with a deep rich shade, are also popular.
Brave girls can afford to design each finger in a different color, thereby making the image more vibrant and summer.
With pictures
French with a pattern makes nails much more elegant, and therefore less versatile. Different techniques are used to create drawings and various images. They can be abstract, with ornament, geometry, floral patterns, etc.
The drawing can be located in different places: both on the “smile” itself and on the nail plate.
For several seasons in a row, French manicure with lace is popular. He was especially fond of young brides. This jacket looks elegant and sophisticated. A lace pattern can frame the edge or cover the entire nail.
French with a picture will help to convince those who consider this style of nail art obsolete.With the help of your imagination and skills, the wizard can realize any idea.
Reverse jacket
Reverse jacket- This is a type of nail art, when in the form of a semicircle they make out not the free, but the main part of the nail. Often this type of manicure is called "moonlight", as it is varnished hole the nail. For short nails, the shape of the hole can be formed in different ways: it can be thin and short, go along the nail, and can resemble a half ring.
The design in a monostyle is combined with a daily way. A discreet manicure will suit both a business and a romantic look.
The mix of classic and reverse French manicure attracts more attention and is suitable for an elegant look.
If you prefer contrasting colors, you need to ensure close attention to the implementation of ideas. Sloppy places will be twice as noticeable.
With sparkles
Creating a festive but sophisticated manicure will help french sequin. Sequins are everywhere now - in casual and elegant clothes, in accessories, in makeup, and now on nails.
Glitter color can be selected in accordance with the season and mood. So, cold silver shades are popular in winter, and bright and juicy in summer. In winter, you can complement the manicure with painted snowflakes and icicles. In summer, a neat floral and geometric ornament will suit a colored placer.
The main thing in a brilliant manicure is not to overdo it. If you are not preparing for a festive event, it is better to choose muted shades. An overly bright manicure looks vulgar and inappropriate.
Ombre
Ombre French It looks very gentle and sophisticated. He takes elements from a classic French manicure with a white strip on the free edge of the nail. Only the transition from a nude shade is not sharp, but smooth.
Also, the ombre effect can be created on the nail plate. The master achieves this effect with a sponge dipped in pigment. With light, forward movements, the varnish is stretched until a soft transition is achieved.
Custom service jacket
For custom french manicure a mixture of different techniques is characteristic. Only an experienced master with unlimited imagination can create a unique manicure. You can create:
- Wide jacket;
- French obliquely;
- Rectangular French;
- Geometric with a corner instead of a hole;
- Wells of sequins or rhinestones.
Such nail art is suitable for energetic girls who lead an active lifestyle and are not afraid to experiment. In a variety of colors and variations, it will easily get lost. Sometimes it is not easy to understand the first time whether a given manicure was inspired by a classic French jacket or contemporary art.
Nail art is a platform for those who seek expression. Fantasy and a little patience will help you to walk daily not just with well-groomed manicure, but with a small masterpiece on your nails.
How to make a jacket on short nails at home?
The simplest version of the service jacket at home - with stripes. He will be liked by those who have never before dealt with French manicure. Strips can be bought at any store in the cosmetics department. They can be of different lengths and shapes, which are selected depending on the desired end result.
To perform a French manicure at home you will need: nail polish remover, base and top, nude and white shade of varnish, strips for a jacket.
Further presented step-by-step instruction performing french manicure.
Step 1. Apply a sealing and protective agent to the surface of the nail. For this, a primer or a transparent base is suitable.
Step 2 Apply several coats of the primary color, mostly nude, and leave to dry completely.
Step 3. Take one strip for a jacket and attach to a fingernail. Determine the appropriate width for the white stripe. For short nails, it is better to make the strip thinner. Then remove the protective film and gently glue it to the nail.
Step 4 Fill the free end of the plate with white varnish and set aside to dry.Remove the strip and fix the result with glossy varnish.
If at home there were no strips for a jacket, then you can replace following items:
- Molar adhesive tape. In advance, you need to cut off the required number of pieces of adhesive tape of the desired shape and stick to a dried, painted up nail;
- Peel-off liquid. This product is intended to protect the cuticle using the ombre technique. It will suit perfectly as a barrier against the flow of paint;
- Medical plaster. Great alternative to stencil. Cut a patch of adhesive from the adhesive side and use instead of a special strip.
Having trained a little at home, soon you will quickly and accurately get a classic French manicure.
Secrets of perfect nails with french manicure
In order for a French manicure to look perfect on nails, it is necessary to take care of the skin condition. To do this, you need to provide complete care for the nails and skin of the hands. Each week should:
- Apply moisturizing masks;
- Carry out procedures with scarb and peeling;
- Use moisturizer for hands and nails daily.
Nails need not only to be painted, but also regularly filed, trimmed, removed the cuticle, etc. A beautiful shape of the nails can be achieved at home, if you take the time to adjust.
French strips should be applied with great care. They must be neat and symmetrical. An oblique strip, even on one nail, can ruin the impression of the whole manicure.
No need to pull the strips too high. On natural short nails this will look unnatural and visually make the nail shorter. To make the white line look beautiful on the nails, you need to position the strip so that it reflects the bend of the cuticle.
The more the cuticle is curved, the deeper the “smile”. If the strip for the jacket is too straight, then the “smile” can be drawn with a flat brush.
