Beautiful ladies have long appreciated the unique feature of French manicure - it can universally adapt to any look. French looks great on nails of any length and shape, looks sophisticated, elegant and is constantly being improved. Today in the nail industry there are dozens of varieties of French, including the classic version, colored French, French with decor, with glitter, wedding, twist and many other ideas. Depending on the technology of execution, manicure is divided into two types: drawn and laid out, and the latter option will be the topic of discussion in our review today.
Features of the laid-out jacket
The laid-out French also has the name “joint to joint” and characterizes this design with a very neat nail architecture. The essence of the French manicure technique is to model and lengthen the nail bed using special materials and then create an even smile line with a nail file or a router. The camouflage gel, paste or powder used in the process perfectly hides all flaws in the form of cracks, bumps and deformed areas of the surface. The shape of the nail and the line of the smile are selected individually to suit the thickness and length of each lady’s finger, which makes this type of manicure universal.
Basic tools needed for perfect results
Only a specialist can make a perfect manicure; for this he needs the following materials and tools:
- Standard manicure set.
- Files and buffs.
- Tube for forming an arch.
- Ultraviolet lamp.
- Tweezers.
- Degreaser.
- Gel base.
- Gels: finishing gel and gels of different colors to form a “smile”.
- Decor elements.
- Primer.
- Liquid for removing the last layer of gel.
Benefits of manicure
French manicure has a number of convincing advantages that only strengthen its popularity among clients of nail salons. After completing the procedure, your nails remain quite strong and retain some flexibility, which allows you to confidently withstand average mechanical loads. French is universally suitable for any shape and looks great on natural and extended nails. The time between corrections depends entirely on the natural growth rate of the young lady’s nails. When performing a manicure, in addition to the classic version, the master can design an art jacket or beautifully complement the design with decor or a pattern.
Classic French manicure
The design of a classic French manicure is an elegant combination of a snow-white tip on the nail plate and a base coat close to the natural shade. A laid-out manicure allows a young lady to independently choose the length of her nails and not doubt that it is perfect. A classic French jacket ideally complements both strict and romantic looks and, if desired, can be complemented with a neat pattern or decor.
Reverse French
This type of design is characterized by the reverse location of the smile line, which originally moved from the tip of the nail plate to its base. For decoration, shades identical to the classic French jacket are usually used, but variations of brighter colors look no less attractive. Many masters also often use shiny varnishes to highlight the reverse French manicure or combine both smile design options in one manicure.
Correction of French nail extensions
Nail correction is a fairly important procedure that many girls require after extensions. Over time, the nail plate gradually grows, making the French extensions not very neat and aesthetically beautiful. When else might correction be needed? Detachment of the material, some kind of mechanical damage, or even a broken nail - incidents can be very different. In such cases, nail correction will bring the French manicure to its ideal original state .
The restoration process is similar in technology to gel French extensions. But you don’t have to start everything from scratch; you just need to correct all the shortcomings and flaws in each specific situation. The whole process essentially comes down to proper filing of the nails and careful correction of the necessary areas with gel. If you are interested in more detailed information on this issue, you can find it on the pages of our website.
Matte design
Thanks to their velvet texture, matte nails always look chic and remain very popular. To design a French design, you can use not only shades of the pastel palette in addition to the white tip. Bold and bright colors also combine very uniquely with French technology and look very stylish. Matte nails can be complemented with small designs, placing them on the accent nail, neat decorations in the form of patterns made of small crystals, or drawing a smile line with shiny glitter.
Openwork French
Marigolds with openwork monograms and patterns look incredibly delicate. Drawings of this type can be placed on any part of the nail plate and, at the request of the young lady, decorate all nails or highlight only accent fingers. The designs are applied to the plate using a thin brush or stamping technique. Very impressive are images of this nature, decorated on a glossy surface with white acrylic powder, which harmoniously complements the snow-white tip of the nail. Also, the smile line itself is often decorated with monograms and patterns.
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Manicure with foil
Decorating nails in the form of foil has been used in nail design for several years now. Varieties of this material allow you to create very interesting manicure ideas, and a French manicure with foil looks simply amazing. Use pieces of shiny or translucent foil to decorate the design, using the decor to form a French smile line. The shiny foil elements look no less interesting at the base of the nail.
Step-by-step instructions for gel French extensions
In the presented master class, you will be offered the technology of a detailed French manicure, where work on the French smile line is done after directly modeling the nails. This method is simpler and more understandable, making it easier for beginners to master. The final result will undoubtedly please you: the Frenchman’s smile line will look very natural and beautiful.
- First of all, it is necessary to carry out standard hand disinfection - first of the master, then of the client.
- Next comes the basic nail treatment. Push back the cuticle with a pusher, then use a file with 180 abrasiveness to trim the free edge and sand the nail plate.
- Prepare your nails for extensions. Degrease the nail plate with a lint-free cloth, then apply a dehydrator to remove excess moisture. Then carefully coat the nail with primer: apply the product in thin strips, joint to joint, from the cuticle to the free edge. Don't forget about the end of the nail .
- It's time to move on directly to French nail extensions. Attach a special template shape to your finger, as shown in the photo. First, carefully coat the natural nail with the base gel, and then form the free edge to the desired shape and length. The movements of the brush should be measured and continuous so that the basis of the future manicure turns out without flaws. When the base coat is ready, place your finger in a UV lamp for 2 minutes to cure.
- Next you will need a soft pink camouflage gel. Apply the gel to the base of the nail and, using gentle movements of the brush from left to right, distribute it to the free edge. For more comfortable placement, hold the client’s finger at an angle of 45 degrees. The gel is very easy and pleasant to work with; you can easily eliminate all the imperfections until you put your finger in the UV lamp. When everything is ready, dry the camouflage layer for 2 minutes.
- After polymerization, carefully evaluate the result. If there are any unevenness or imperfections, you need to add material and apply a second layer of gel, which will hide all the errors. If you are doing short French nail extensions, then most likely one camouflage layer will be enough for you.
- When you take your hand out of the UV lamp, make sure that you are happy with everything. Remove the sticky dispersion layer using a lint-free cloth. The template form can also be removed from your finger - it will no longer be needed.
- Next, you need to file the nail according to the standard pattern: shape, surface, bottom and sides. Using a buff with an abrasiveness of 180-240, carefully sand the smile area so that it becomes clearer and the paint does not spread during the painting process.
- In the drawing method of extending a French manicure, you can create a smile using different materials: gel polishes, special paints, etc. In these instructions, the master uses permanent gel. First of all, using a thin brush, draw the outline of the smile, defining its shape. Make sure that the antennae of the arch fit into the nail growths, then the smile will look very elegant and beautiful. Next, use neat strokes to paint over the free edge area. You can draw a smile the way you want. The main thing is that the extended French manicure ends up looking flawless. Be sure to paint the end of the nail with white gel, then use a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- If desired, you can apply a layer of pearlescent gel, which will give your nails a glossy shimmer.
- Finally, the French extensions are covered with a finishing gel. Gently apply it to the entire surface of the nails: from the tip to the cuticle. It is very important that you do not go overboard - the material should not come into contact with your skin. As in the previous steps, do not forget about sealing the end. The finishing gel must also be dried in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- The final touch remains - use a degreaser and a lint-free cloth to remove the sticky layer, then apply strengthening cuticle oil to your nails.
Of course, nail extensions are quite a complex process, and it’s hard to grasp after just one reading. Therefore, we bring to your attention a useful video lesson from the wonderful master Victoria Servetnik, who will help you understand all the intricacies of creating an extended French manicure.
French lay-out with rubbing
Fine acrylic powder - rubbed in, thanks to its tiny sparkling particles, can add a magical shine to any design. When using this material, nails can shimmer with a holographic, pearl, mother-of-pearl or mirror shine. The rub can be applied to the entire nail or to a separate area. You may ask, how does this relate to a laid-out French jacket? The most direct. In the process of creating a smile line, use not varnish, but one of the types of powder, carefully creating a shiny stretch on the tip of the nail. The base can be transparent or colored, as you like. The result is simply amazing!
Rhinestone design
A manicure using rhinestones looks very beautiful and a little solemn, which allows you to radically transform the design with just a few stones. Rhinestones reflect even the smallest reflections of light very beautifully and are guaranteed to attract attention to your hands. When decorating a French jacket, it is better to give preference to rhinestones of the same size and type. The most current option would be Swarovski crystals. Small pebbles magically highlight the smile line or lunula, participate in the creation of patterns and can decorate each nail with a single crystal.
Multi-colored French
The laid-out French technique allows you to create a manicure using a variety of colors. The smile line can be made in one of the shades of a cold, warm or neutral palette. The tip of the nail can be monochrome, multi-colored, shiny, with streaks and tints. Floral arrangements, abstract compositions, a smile lined with sequins or kamifubuki, plain designs on a transparent base and many other ideas look simply incredibly chic.
French is always a stylish and beautiful addition to any look. The laid-out French is distinguished by the correctness of its shape and requires the master to have experience and certain skills. If you incorrectly install the template for modeling the free edge, then the laying out of the gel will be uneven. Trust your fingers to an experienced master and always stay on top!
Beautiful photos of a white jacket with a pattern - new items and trends
White French is most often a classic French manicure, which is distinguished by incredible tenderness, sophistication and femininity. The basis of a white French manicure is beige, natural nail color, or pale pink colors. For a natural shade of manicure, the edge of the nail is highlighted in white. The French nail design option is distinguished by its amazing versatility - it is suitable for any age and any occasion. A white jacket with a pattern and rhinestones is always popular at events such as weddings. We have prepared for you a selection of the most beautiful new photos. Be sure to watch until the end and don't forget to share).
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Positive and life-affirming inscription on the nails
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White French with a beautiful stone
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Very beautiful design with edging in the form of small flowers
The classic white French manicure is complemented by a pattern of a juicy orange slice - a wonderful manicure for the summer
Manicure with butterfly
Stylish monochrome Mickey Mouse
A transparent area in the lunula area and a motivational inscription on nude nails
Cute French with a bunny for short nails
Manicure with hieroglyphs
French and geometric patterns played a great duet
Incredibly beautiful nails, amazing white French
Small flowers add femininity and tenderness to the design
Matte manicure with pink flamingos
Wriggling snake on nails
Original inscription on nails
Chic matte black and white jacket with rhinestones
The white area is made with spider web gel.
The manicure combines French and liquid metal designs, isn't it a good duet?
Provocative drawing for brave and daring girls
The background tone in this design is a soft lilac shade, the accent in the form of lace patterns is placed on the ring finger
Airy watercolor is very popular now
Petals in contrasting shades create stylish nail art
Stylish and unusual design
White jacket with rhinestones laid out in the shape of butterfly wings
How do you like this idea of a black and white French jacket?
The photo shows a chic white French manicure
Manicures with transparent areas are now at the peak of popularity
Funny French on square nails with a design in the form of funny big-eyed blots
The photo shows a stylish white jacket with an animal print on the nails
The highlight of this design is the beautiful fantasy texture on the ring finger.
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