The smooth lines of a jacket (this is what stylists call this type of nail art) look amazing on women's hands. To keep it on the nails as long as possible, it is better to use special formulations. French manicure with gel polish (see photo) can be done by yourself. In this article, we will describe in detail all of its types and methods of creating at home. So let's get started.

Tools and materials for French manicure

It is very difficult to draw smooth, perfect straight lines with a regular brush. If you want your french manicure with gel polish to look perfect, it is better to purchase a ready-made set or buy everything you need separately.

We will need:

• files with different abrasives for processing and polishing nails;
• degreaser: alcohol, mild vinegar solution, or nail polish remover;
• a set of self-adhesive stencils for a jacket or scotch tape for their manufacture;
• soft sable fur brush or column with beveled edge; there are also special French brushes with a smile shape on sale;
• if you plan to continue finishing French manicure with gel polish (see photo) with drawings, you must also purchase special brushes;
• transparent varnish base to protect the nails from the harmful effects of dyes, it allows the gel varnish and adheres better; you can use it as a top finish;
• two or three colored varnishes;
• UV or ice lamp for drying the gel; in the latter case, the nails dry faster.

If you are not afraid of experiments, perhaps it is better to arm yourself not with stencils, but with strips of scotch tape. Indeed, with the help of them, you can create not only standard semicircular, but also any asymmetric or geometric shapes of a smile. With a certain skill, you can draw any lines with a thin brush.

Advice! If the gel polish begins to thicken, soak the bottle in hot water for 5 minutes. It will soften immediately.

Types of gel varnishes. Which to choose?

The composition of gel varnishes includes acrylic acid esters, which allow them to perfectly adhere to the nail plate, and film-forming agents that form a durable coating under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. The introduction of special additives makes the composition more viscous and plastic, and also gives it shine.

There is simply no point in purchasing cheap varnishes. They only spoil the nails, while exfoliating after a couple of days. A high-quality gel composition lasts 2-3 weeks on the nails. It should be fairly tight and not spread.
The favorites among such varnishes are the products of American companies. Gelish, Jessica Geleration, Pnb and Kodi, German OPI and Japanese Masura... A special place among them is occupied by the company's shellac CND with a more gentle formula. To remove it, cutting is not required - it can be easily removed even with acetone.

Chinese brand names are also popular Canni, Cristina, Bluesky... True, they have more Strong smell, but on the other hand, they are inexpensive (about 250 rubles), and in terms of durability they are able to compete even with American varnishes. The Russian ones also deserve good reviews Aurelia and RuNail with a wide range of colors.

The latest innovations in this area include:

• Multilac company ruNail, does not require any preliminary base coat or topcoat;

New on the market - Multilac. Requires no prior basecoat or topcoat

• Striplac firms Alessandro International: can be removed from nails without using any means, just by hand, but its cost is still prohibitive.

Advice! The gel curing time depends on the power of the UV lamp. For drying ordinary gels, 4–6 watts are enough. Some formulations require more power up to 9 watts. It is more convenient to use a lamp with a timer - it will give a signal at the right time.

Preparing marigolds

Any manicure should look perfect, and even more so French. An unevenly processed cuticle or poorly filed marigolds will immediately catch your eye. It is advisable to treat wavy nail plates with a special leveling agent.

To remove the cuticle, we advise you to use a novelty in the field of manicure: a remover (cuticle softener). In this case, you will be completely insured against cuts, and you can easily and easily remove excess skin without tweezers. This method of processing is called unedged French manicure.

We will tell you how they work with this composition:

• for the remover to be absorbed into the skin faster, it is better to pre-hold your hands in water for 4–5 minutes;
• the cuticle moves back, for this you can use an orange stick or a pusher;
• a remover is applied to this area and kept for about 3 minutes;
• without wiping the nail, we begin to gently move the cuticle with an orange stick;
• wipe the nail;
• lift the cuticle and scrape it off with a metal or orange stick.

Advice! An excess of remover can negatively affect the health of the nail plate. Try to purchase only mineral or oil-based formulations. But even they must be applied only to the cuticle line, without affecting the nails.

What you need to know about working with gel formulations?

Gel polish is able to spread independently over the surface, so it is much easier to work with it than with ordinary varnish. However, in half an hour, they still cannot get a manicure. So, let's take this process step by step:

• apply the base varnish in the thinnest layer; the brush only needs to be slightly moistened and "rubbed" into the surface; in order for the gel polish to hold firmly, such a base must be carefully painted over the entire surface, including the corners of the nail;
• we send the pens to a UV lamp for 1-2 minutes to polymerize the nails;

• since after drying, an upper sticky layer, called a dispersive layer, remains on the gel, it must be carefully removed with a brush, otherwise the subsequent layers will lie unevenly and flow into the corners of the nail;
• it is better to apply bright colored varnish not in 2, but in 3 thinnest layers, in which case it will hold better; each of them is also dried in a lamp for a couple of minutes;
• dark colors are usually painted unevenly the first time, this is normal, because the next layer will cover it;
• it is advisable to remove the dispersion layer with a brush or napkin after each drying, in this case the layers will be even and thin;
• white French varnishes are usually more dense, so it is enough to apply them in 1-2 layers; so that the coating does not turn yellow, it needs to be dried a little less - from 20 seconds to 1.5 minutes;
• the layer of the fixing varnish should be slightly thicker than the colored one.

Advice! The main condition for a high-quality gel polish coating is the sequence of applying layers and their thorough drying. Otherwise, bubbles will form on the surface. The first layer should be the thinnest. If there are only two layers, the second can be applied a little thicker.

Simple French manicure with gel polish

To create a smooth smile line with a French brush, you will have to practice. It is better to do this first with ordinary varnish. It is distributed along the edge of the marigold from the center to the corners. That is, first we apply the composition to the tip of the nail, and then we distribute it in two directions. There should be a minimum amount of varnish on the brush. After several such workouts, you will get your hands on and you can easily do not only French manicure, but also any design of nails with gel polish (photo).

Stencils or tape are much easier to work with. They are glued to the nails, paint over the desired part of the nail, and then, without waiting for drying, they are removed. French can be applied both on a colored base and on an unpainted nail plate.

Advice! The intensity of the color of the marigold depends on the number of layers of gel polish. When applied in one layer, they will be translucent Dense saturated color of varnishes bright shades obtained with a two-three-layer coating.

Unusual French ideas

With the help of gel polishes, you can easily create any type of French manicure:

• a simple classic jacket does not lose its relevance, in which the marigolds are covered with transparent varnish to emphasize their natural beauty and shine, and the tips are painted over with white; you can use it as an everyday option;
• colored jacket: a combination of any types of contrasting varnishes;
• inverted jacket: the smile line does not pass along the line of the nail plate, but at the cuticle in the area of ​​the hole; such a manicure can be combined with a classic one;

• asymmetrical: the smile line moves in any direction;
• geometric: the tip of the nail is formed in the form of one or more triangles, squares, polygons, stripes or diagonals of different thickness;
• deep jacket: with a shift of the smile line to the main nail plate;
• gradient: the smile line is formed using color transitions, this method is called ombre;
• marble: the tip of the nail or the nail plate itself is painted with the finest patterns imitating the texture of a stone;
• vintage: with the use of special "cracking" varnishes-craquelure;
• twist jacket: a combination of several colors at the tip of the nail;
• using pictures: the tip of the nail or the plate itself is painted over with thematic patterns, flowers or funny figures;
• combined: French nail art is combined with other types of manicure.

Advice! It turns out that in 10% of women, the nail plate can simply reject the gel, so after a couple of days the coating peels off. If you are in this category, you will have to switch to regular varnish.

French design finishing

French manicure with gel polish (photo) 2017 can be additionally decorated with all kinds of details. It is allowed and even welcomed to supplement it with patterns made using stencils or by hand, sliders, pieces of foil, drawings, broths, kamifubuki, bows or rhinestones. To keep them firmly on the nails, they must be applied to the dry varnish.

If these details are applied only to the edge of the smile line or completely replace the contrasting varnish, this type of design is called a French millennium. You can also decorate and decorate the nails with varnishes with a metallic, matte, "sugar" effect or halogen compounds.

Advice! Small parts are very difficult to handle. Use a regular toothpick or orange stick to stick them on.

French manicure with a pattern

For drawing on nails, you need to purchase special acrylic compounds. They differ from ordinary gel varnishes in lower viscosity, so with their help you can paint even the thinnest openwork patterns... It is very convenient to work with such compositions: they do not dry out before being placed in a UV lamp and are easily mixed. To create color transitions, you can use ordinary watercolors - the finishing varnish will securely fix them.

For work, it is advisable to purchase at least 3-4 brushes of different thicknesses:

• liner brush: fine with a long bristle for creating long lines;
• a brush with an average pile size, it will be convenient to draw bends with it;
• with a wide pile for applying sparkles or "sand", it will also be possible to create color transitions and large details;
• small brush with short bristles: for drawing the finest patterns.

Use a palette to mix paints. You can replace it with a small piece of foil. Simple patterns are easy to make even with a regular toothpick or a needle of a suitable size. It is more convenient to apply various types of dots, commas or stripes with dots - a tool with small metal balls at the ends.

It is better to start learning to draw on the nails with the simplest geometric patterns. Of course, this will require a lot of patience and perseverance. But, of course, the result is worth it. Once you feel confident, you can start doing more difficult work.

Advice! If you need to combine several shades without mixing them, purchase a special fan brush... With it you can type different types varnishes and gently transfer them to the nails. It will also be possible to draw abstract patterns.

So, we tried to describe in detail and step by step the process of creating a french with gel polish.

Surely you often look at pictures of manicure on the Internet and try on the design for your nails. Do you think that you will never make one on your own, and the master will have it as expensive as an airplane wing? We asked the experts, and now we know exactly how to do a French manicure on our own. Read the article and put your knowledge into practice.

In the article we will tell you:

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Types of french

If earlier only one type of jacket was known - the classic (white smile color), now there are several varieties of jacket:

How to make a French polish?

It is not difficult to make a jacket with an ordinary varnish. Stick to the main rule:base + color + top = perfect manicure!Don't neglect it if you want to enjoy beautiful nails long time.

The base prepares the nail plate for the application of a colored coating, smoothes the surface and fills in all the irregularities of the nail. The color over the base lasts better and lasts longer.

The top protects the manicure from scratches and chips.

To complete a French manicure with regular varnish, prepare everything you need:

1.top + base; 2.lacquer white and Pink colour; 3. orange stick; 4.manicure scissors; 5.Remuver; 6.files and buffs; 7. stencils; 8.Liquid for nail polish remover.

Before doing a manicure, with sea salt. And then proceed with the design of the marigolds.

1. With an acetone-free nail polish remover, gently wipe off the old coating without injuring your nail.
2. Trim your nails and give them an oval or square shape.
3. Apply a remover to the cuticle. Wait 2 minutes, and gently push it back with an orange or plastic stick.
4. Walk the buff over the nail plate, align it and degrease it.
5. Apply a thin layer of base and let dry.
6. Then apply the base color and wait until it dries completely.
7. Use a beveled thin brush to paint a “smile” on the nail.
8. Wait for the varnish to dry and apply the top.

Life hack: to make the "smile" even, move your finger rather than the brush. This will make the line clearer.

Ready! Now, rather, run to your friends to show off your perfect jacket!

If it didn't work out the first time, don't be discouraged! Try practicing a couple more times.
Patience and a little effort!

Have This technology has one significant drawback - fragility. After 6-7 days, the varnish will begin to chip off and peel off.

How to make a French gel polish?

French manicure with gel polish is the optimal combination of durability and speed of manicure.

Making a French gel polish is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to follow the instructions and do not forget about the rule: base + top. Otherwise, the coating will begin to chip off after 3 days.

You will need:

1.top and base; 2.gel polish peach and white; 3. orange stick; 4.dehydrator; 5.primer; 6.files and buffs; 7. stencils; 8.UV lamp.

Remove the old coating with a special gel polish liquid.

1. Pull back the cuticle with a wooden orange stick.
2. Use a 240 grit file to work the free edge of the nail into an oval or square shape.
   

   The weaker and thinner nails, the higher the abrasiveness of the file should be. For natural nails 180-240 grit, for artificial nails 100-180 grit.

3. Degrease your nails with a dehydrator. This will extend the life of the jacket.
4. Apply primer to improve the adhesion of the gel polish to the nail.
5. Don't forget the base. Dry the coating in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
6. Apply the base color of the gel polish (camouflage) and do not forget to cure it in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
7. Stick the stencil alternately on each nail, draw a smile line and dry.
8. Apply the top in a thin layer and don't forget to dry.
9. Remove the sticky layer from your nails.

Finish with a special softening and nourishing oil on the cuticle. French manicure with gel polish is ready!

If you do not understand something from the instructions, watch the video "How to make a manicure with gel polish":

How to make a French stencil?

If you are making French stencils for the first time, then what you need! With their help, you can easily apply even the most intricate pattern.

Stencils are not only semicircular for a classic jacket, but also with lace, wavy and oblique patterns. They are made from paper, vinyl, and even metal or plastic.

Vinyl stencils are easy to use. They fit snugly against the nail plate and allow you to draw an even pattern.

The stencil dyeing technology is simple. After you have applied the base color to the nail, wait until the varnish is completely dry.

1. Then carefully peel off the stencil from the plate and stick it on the nail, while stepping back from the edge of the nail a few millimeters.
2. Press down firmly on the stencil with an orange stick.
3. Using a brush, gently apply the polish to the tip of the nail and let it dry.
4. Peel off the strips and apply the top.

How to make a jacket without a stencil?

Painting a "smile" with a brush is a little more difficult. Start by preparing your nail.

1. Correct the shape of the nail.
2. Buff to remove all the bumps on the nails.
3. Treat your nails with a dehydrator and primer.
4. Cover the nail with the base color and let it dry.

After that, you can proceed to drawing a "smile" with a thin hard brush.

1. Draw a horizontal line along the edge of the nail.
2. Draw small lines on the side to add a curve to the design.
3. Draw a semicircle with the brush, connecting the top point of the line at the side edge and center of the nail. Repeat this on the symmetrical side of the nail.
4. Then paint over the "smile" line and let it dry.
5. Cover the jacket with a top.

Ready! Now draw the “smiles” on the other nails just as beautifully.

To prevent the drawing from accidentally blurring, draw a "smile" alternately on each finger, and dry it.

Manicure courses

Have you learned how to make a stunning jacket so that your friends in unison ask for the master's contacts? Then you have a direct road to the nail industry. But before that, you need to complete the courses and get a certificate.

At the manicure school, you will study in detail and work out on models all stages of classical and French manicure, you will learn the secrets of perfect coverage and creating stylish nail designs.

Duration of courses 1-2 weeks for 4 hours. Average cost in and from 15,000 rubles. In the regions from 5000 rubles.

Models, varnishes and design materials will be provided by the school at the time of training. But sometimes you have to buy something yourself. Therefore, carefully read the rules and curriculum at the school. It is possible that there is no “all inclusive” clause in the contract.

Pupils are the most important indicator of a teacher's professionalism. Check out their work on social media, google reviews of the school. Look for information on third-party resources, not just on the school website.

After completing the courses, you will be given a certificate, confirming that you are now doing nails like a goddess! Many salon doors are open in front of you. Go for it!

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For a very long time, manicure has ceased to be just a hygienic procedure, with the help of which nails acquire a neat and tidy appearance. Nowadays, manicure is more of an art, thanks to which the fair sex have the opportunity to turn their marigolds into a real masterpiece... Fashion does not stand still, and stylist designers never cease to amaze us with non-standard ideas and present pleasant surprises.

Today I would like to talk about the true classic of manicure, which since its inception never went out of fashion and became popular for its beauty and elegance- I'm talking about a jacket or, in other words, a French manicure. Such a manicure is unique in that it looks great on the fingers like young girls and respectable ladies, regardless of social status, occasion and chosen outfit. In addition, it is elementary to perform it at home, and it will be no worse than a salon one.

I propose to jointly consider all the pros and cons of French manicure and step by step to disassemble the process, how how to make a jacket on nails correctly using gel polish, with the provision of photo and video training materials.

Initially, white was considered the classic color in which the jacket was performed. However, over time, more and more shades have come into fashion, which allow you to create an original manicure that looks no less impressive. For example, silver, black, red, blue and other rich shades are already considered classic colors. The jacket, made with multi-colored varnishes, in harmony with each other, also looks amazing.

Advantages

Flaws

Before directly applying the gel polish to the nails, it is important to take care of thorough cleaning of the nail surface to an ideal state. If you want to get an impeccable jacket, which is not striking, but also does not go unnoticed, it is necessary to approach with all responsibility the choice of the shape of the marigold and the careful removal of cuticles and barbs. If you take these tips carelessly, your efforts will turn against you, and the jacket will look sloppy and untidy.

Choosing a "smiley"

It is the smile that is French manicure business card- it covers the regrown edge of the marigold. Smile comes in three forms: arched, flat and slightly curved.

Camouflage is a base coat-corrector made on the basis of gel or acrylic, which allows you to visually align the nail plates and, without the slightest damage to the durability of the natural marigold, make the transition less noticeable, as well as lengthen the nail bed for a jacket, hiding all the imperfections under its cover. In addition, when using gel polish to create a jacket, camouflage, in addition to all of the above, saturates the color of the top coat, so there is no need to apply several layers of the main gel polish.

How to paint a smile for a French jacket with gel polish

Fashionable ideas of French with gel polish

Black French gel polish

Due to its severity and brevity, this type of manicure has become especially popular with brave, uncomplexed girls and women... The classic deep black color perfectly matches the fashion standards. A black jacket will look great both on a transparent basis and in combination with almost all colors. For special occasions, you can decorate it with shiny decorative elements.

Colored French gel polish

Using color and contrasting shades distinguished by its splendor and richness... To give expressiveness to a colored jacket, you can decorate the nail surface with decorative patterns. This is just a great option for women of any age group, it suits any occasion. The colored jacket has two varieties: art jacket, jacket millennium.

French gradient gel polish

Many people fell in love with it for its extraordinary attractiveness. To create a French gradient you will need to be very careful about the selection of color shades- basically they should be in one colors and applied incrementally: from dark to lightest or vice versa. The essence of such a design is the smooth transition of one color to a darker another.

Lunar French

It is often also called "". To create it, the base of the nail is covered with white, silver, gold or another contrasting color. With gel polish, a thin line in the form of a crescent appears. You be sure to appreciate the convenience of this design as your natural nails grow back, since such a jacket involves tinting the regrown part, which visually increases the "smile".

Reverse French gel polish with a transparent smile at home

Nail designers have provided us with an amazing and unique tool called gel polish. Now it has become much easier to take care of the nails, and thanks to the amazing unique strength of the gel polish, the jacket will last on the fingers, preserving its freshness and original beauty, up to four, and with proper care- up to five weeks. In addition, the gel polish boasts of its multifaceted color palette- this allows us to completely forget about the usual standard varnishes. Also, clear gel polish is very good at the final stage as a fixer. And last but not least, any jewelry and decorative elements are firmly and permanently glued to the gel polish.

We will need:

• manicure set;
• white gel polish;
• stencil;
• fixer.

The process of creating a reverse jacket:

Photo of a reverse jacket made by gel polish yourself

Educational lessons on how to make a French gel polish on video

By itself, it is self-sufficient and does not particularly require any additional decorations. However, if you want to make an unusual and original design as well as a manicure for a holiday or wedding, feel free to add decor. Rhinestones, velvet powder, glitter, voluminous decorative elements look most effective with a jacket. Thanks to the competent and harmonious selection of contrasting colors, you are free to create masterpieces for every taste.

For those who like to perceive information visually, I want to offer several videos that helped me understand the possibilities that the jacket gives made with gel polish.

Video for beginners on creating a French gel polish

Video tutorial number 1: Three ways to make a French gel polish

Video tutorial number 2: An easy way to make a reverse jacket

Video tutorial number 3: Eight ways to draw a smile for a jacket

Master class video for the more experienced and determined

Master class number 1: Secrets of nail service - French gel polish

Master class number 2: Reverse jacket

Master class number 3: How to draw a smile for a jacket correctly

Every woman wants her hands to look beautiful at any time, whether she is in the office, at a festive feast, in the gym or on vacation in the country. Dear ladies, remember: the ideal manicure for all occasions is French, or, in other words, French.

In French manicure, the outer edge of the nail is always different in color from the rest of the painted surface. In the classic version, the nail plate has a natural color, and the edge is painted over with white.

Is it possible to do a beautiful French manicure yourself, at home? Of course you can! But first, prepare everything you need. To do this, choose a method for performing a jacket.

When French manicure first appeared (and it happened a little less than 50 years ago in the USA), women simply covered their nails with a neutral color varnish, and tinted the protruding edge from the inside with a white pencil.

You can do this now, but the pencil wears out pretty quickly, so other ways to create a jacket are more popular:

• ordinary varnishes;
• gel polish;
• on extended nails;
• tips.

The main difficulty in creating the perfect French manicure is drawing the "smile line" separating the two zones of the nail. Without the proper skill to make it even, few people succeed.

For beginners, in this case, special stencils are suitable - by sticking them on your nails, you can easily draw an even outline. Some resourceful young ladies, instead of stencils, stick pieces of ordinary scotch tape. True, in this case, the "smile line" turns out to be not curved, but straight and, I must say, not always neat.

If you don't want to mess with the sticky strips, use a white pencil - painting over the edge of the nail from the inside with it will make it easier for you to follow the desired line with the brush.

Necessary materials and tools for a French manicure

To create a jacket at home with ordinary varnish, you will need:

• proofreader (or acetone with a brush);
• thin or flat brush;
• nail polish remover;
• base for varnish;
• white varnish;
• natural color varnish (pink, flesh, beige, milky);
• fixer.

If you want a more lasting result, shellac can be used instead of regular varnishes.

Then, to create a French manicure at home with gel polish, you will need:

• LED lamp;
• primer;
• basic coverage
• a means for removing the sticky layer;
• special gel varnishes of appropriate shades (white, beige);
• top coating;
• lint-free napkins;
• thin brush.

What varnish is needed for a French manicure

For a classic jacket, you need two colors. The first is white. The second is a natural color: pink, flesh, beige, peach, milky, etc. Many well-known cosmetics manufacturers produce ready-made sets of French manicure varnishes.
There are many firms producing gel polishes, but Orly, NSI, TNL, Haruyama, Vogue Nails, UNO, Gelish, Bluesky, Kodi, CND are the most popular among the masters.

Basecoats, primers and even brushes are available from these same manufacturers.

How to choose a French manicure brush

It is best to use a thin natural bristle brush. Flat brushes are also suitable - either with a straight edge, or with a beveled edge. A thin brush is more convenient to work on short nails, and a flat one - on long ones.

Stages of French manicure with gel polish

To get a good result, perform all actions in stages and very carefully. The technique of performing a French manicure is not complicated and has several options. Consider classic way applying a service jacket and drawing a smile line.

The sequence of your actions will be as follows:

1. Performing a manicure. Be sure to remove the old varnish, if any. Use a file to shape the nails into the desired shape, remove the cuticle or push it back with a special stick.
2. Degreasing the plates. For a long-lasting manicure, it is necessary to remove sebum and impurities from nails. For this, a regular nail polish remover or a sticky layer remover is quite suitable.
3. Application of a primer.
   In order for the gel polish to properly "grab" the surface of the nail, it is covered with a thin layer of primer, which is dried in air for 15-30 seconds.
4. Covering nails with a base (base).
   We apply one more layer, which will improve the quality of the manicure and help the nails to maintain their health. After application, hold your nails for 2 minutes in the lamp.
5. Application of colored gel polish.
   Select the desired color of the gel polish (flesh, pink, beige) and apply it in two layers on the nails. After applying each layer, be sure to dry your nails in an LED lamp for 30 seconds, or in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
6. Creation of a smile line.
   In French manicure, this is the most important step.

• The classic way of applying a smile line is done with a gel polish brush. Leave on the brush not a large number of gel polish and begin to draw a line on one side, brushing from the edge where the nail is in contact with the side roller to the top of the nail plate. Then repeat this movement on the other side. Make sure that both lines start at the same level. You will have two small crescents on each side of the nail. Bring both of these crescents into one line at the top. This way you get a neat smile line in a classic way.
• The second method of drawing the smile line is also drawn with a brush from gel polish, on which we leave a small amount of varnish. Line drawing technique in in this case consists in applying small neat brush strokes along the edge of the nail from the center to the bottom of the smile. When drawing a line with strokes, try to make it thinner at first, and only then add and correct in those places where it will be necessary.
• The third method of drawing a smile line is very similar to the first (classic), but in this case a smile line is drawn with a thin special brush, and not with a brush from gel polish. Taking a small amount of gel polish on a clean, thin brush, draw from the side roller to the top a thin line of the edge of the smile on one side of the nail plate. And then paint a gap from the thin line to the edge of the nail with a brush. Repeat the same procedure on the other side, and bring these two lines into one on top of the nail. By painting a smile with a thin brush, you can create the smile tendrils lower and thinner.

After you finish drawing, you may want to tweak the inner edge of the line, making it clearer and smoother. To do this, take a thin brush, clean it with a sticky layer remover. The brush must be clean. Then, with this brush, go along the edge of the inner side of the smile line, thereby erasing imperfections and fixing the clarity of the line. After finishing drawing the line, dry the drawing in a lamp for 1 minute.

You can see the tricks of drawing a smile line in this video:

1. Decorating. If you have artistic talent or even experience, you can further decorate your nails. For example, the accent on the ring finger looks very interesting (rhinestones, flowers, geometric patterns, etc.)

1. Fixing agent application.
   After the French manicure is done, apply the fixer - this will give your jacket a beautiful shine and extra durability. Dry the topcoat for 1-2 minutes.
2. At the end of the procedure, you must remove the sticky layer from nails.

French can be done not only on natural, but also on extended nails. Extension is performed with acrylic or gel. There are also special fake nails for French - tips.

French gel

The transparent gel is applied with a brush to the nail bed, and the desired shape of the nail is immediately formed. After shaping and filing the base of the nail, apply the color gel to the plate and to the tip of the nail. Such gel nails they look natural and beautiful, and also last for quite a long time - 3-4 weeks.
Recommendations for creating a French gel manicure are presented in this video:

French acrylic

For such a manicure, two materials are needed: acrylic powder and a special liquid for its dilution. A strong base layer is laid on the nail plate, and then a thin layer of natural color is applied to it using acrylic powder and a smile line is drawn.
Instructions for making a French acrylic are in this video:

French tips

Having bought tips, be sure to try them on - tips of different sizes go on the index finger and on the little finger.

French manicure tips step by step:

1. Preparation of nails - file, grind, degrease, push back the cuticle.
2. Using a brush, gently spread the special glue on the inside of the tips. Now press the tip to half of the nail and hold for 10 seconds.
3. Correct the shape of the nails with nippers (if necessary) and a file.
4. Apply gel polish to your nails. Dry your nails in a lamp after each coat.
5. Paint a smile line with white varnish and, if desired, make a decor. Remember to dip your nails into the lamp.
6. Use a file to remove any irregularities and excess layers of gel.
7. Apply a finishing coat clear gel and dry again in the lamp.

Instructions for performing French tips

Choosing a design

French manicure on pointed nails

The beauty of a jacket is that it fits both short nails and long nails. You can French round nails and square nails. It looks equally good on nails of any length and shape. A sharp French manicure looks especially impressive.

As mentioned above, the jacket is suitable for all occasions. But we women still carefully select nail designs, especially for special occasions.

We use a regular jacket “for every day”. A bright jacket, in which all sorts of colors are acceptable, will complement your look on the beach or at a party.

Neat french manicure gradient

A particularly popular nowadays manicure option is a gradient. It differs from ordinary manicure in that the boundaries between colors are not clear, but as if blurred, with smooth transitions.

French manicure can be supplemented with drawings, stickers, rhinestones, sequins, modeling - depending on your desire and mood.

With a French manicure, your hands will always look well-groomed, as long as it is neat. For this, the French technology must be performed correctly, in stages.

If you want to be irresistible - do a French manicure! After all, it can be different every time, and most importantly, it is easy to make it yourself!

French manicure has remained relevant for several decades. Numerous photographs confirm this. To create vivid images, stylists come up with new drawings and other decor options every season. And for a perfect finish within 2-3 weeks, it is recommended to use a gel polish.

When performing a manicure important role plays the shape of the nails.

Popular colors 2020

Stylists in 2020 offer many original color combinations. The main condition is a harmonious combination of shades. A bright jacket looks great not only in the spring-summer period, but also in the cold season. Only the shades will change slightly.

For summer excellent option are pink, light green, orange tones. With the onset of cold weather, you should pay attention to deeper colors: blue, purple, gray, black, burgundy. As for a jacket in nude tones, such a manicure is relevant throughout the year.

French manicure design

French manicure with gel polish (photo with a picture are presented below) in the design "broken glass" is one of the latest trends in manicure. To create such an unusual effect on the nails, the stylist should use special foil or holographic cellophane. This type of jacket looks very original and bright.

Another fashionable solution for French lovers is a combination of matte and glossy shades on one nail. This option looks most advantageous on square nails.

French in the style of "negative space" is gaining more popularity lately. Stylists apply only a small pattern to the nail, leaving the rest of the surface unpainted. Geometric shapes and lines look impressive as drawings.

Features of the execution of a French gel polish

French manicure made with gel polish is not only durable, but also looks beautiful all the time. It doesn't matter if there are drawings or other decor. Photos only confirm this statement.

To perform a French gel polish, you will need the following tools:

• Ultraviolet lamp;
• degreaser;
• 2 varnishes different shades;
• stencils;
• lint-free napkins;
• primer;
• fixer.

French gel polish is performed in several stages:

Classic version

The best option, suitable for any holiday and on weekdays, is considered a classic jacket. This type of manicure will favorably emphasize the femininity and beauty of the hands. The main emphasis in a classic jacket is naturalness, grace and health of nails.

The nail plate should be covered with beige or pink shades, while highlighting the smile line in white. An even and neat smile directly depends on the professionalism of the master. Classic French manicure is popular with brides. As a rule, it is decorated with rhinestones, broths, stucco moldings.

French manicure on short nails

For women - owners short nails French manicure suits perfectly. In this version, the hands look well-groomed and feminine. If desired, the jacket can be performed not only in the classic light version, but also in bright contrasting colors.

If a woman wants to visually lengthen the nail plate, she should pay attention to the patterns. A classic jacket combined with vertical stripes will help solve this problem.

Stripes

Classic French manicure can always be varied with vertical or horizontal stripes. It is not only the master who can make such a design.

A graceful manicure with one or two thin stripes in neutral nude tones will primarily appeal to lovers of minimalism. Bright saturated combinations of shades of a jacket with lines will create a juicy and catchy manicure that will not be overlooked.

Points

French manicure with gel polish (a photo with a picture can be seen below) made of multi-colored peas looks original and fresh. It is better to make points of different sizes, contrasting shades. This design can be performed over the entire surface of the nail plate. But stylists recommend leaving points either at the hole or at your fingertips.

A pattern of equidistant dots looks very curious on the nails. But it takes time and patience to create such a design.

Framework

This design is a kind of moon jacket. A strip is drawn on the nail, going from the hole to the smile, over the entire surface of the nail. But it is worth considering this design carefully. It will not suit women with a short nail plate, because it will visually make it even smaller. But if, nevertheless, there was a great desire to carry out such a design, then there is no need to finish the frame from the side of the edge of the nail.

Slider design

The slider design allows you to decorate the surface of the nail plate with special stickers.

There are 3 key types of sliders:

Today sliders can be made to order. And then your favorite comic and cartoon character will flaunt on your nails.

How to do a French manicure with sliders:

Sequins

Sequins are popular and fashionable design which is suitable for nails different lengths... A noticeable effect can be easily achieved by covering the glitter or glossy varnish in several layers.

To keep the smile line clear and even, professionals recommend using special stencils for a jacket. If for some reason they were not at hand, then ordinary scotch tape can help out.

Rhinestones

French manicure with gel polish (photos with a pattern of rhinestones are presented below) is relevant in upcoming season. Main reasons: ease of creation, versatility of the finished manicure. Rhinestones can be transparent, colored and holographic. Typically, stylists recommend using rhinestones as an accent on one or two nails.

The following areas can act as ideas for design:

• abstraction;
• geometric figures;
• floral patterns;
• images of animals, insects.

When choosing a decor with rhinestones, you must follow the main rule - do not overdo it with design elements, measure is needed in everything.

Moon manicure

The peculiarity of the moon jacket is that the surface of the nail is covered with one color, and the hole is highlighted with another. This season, the contrast of shades is relevant. For the spring-summer period, a combination of bright and light colors is suitable. For the cold season, dark deep shades are relevant.

In order to perform a moon jacket with gel polish, you need the following tools:

• Ultraviolet lamp;
• degreaser;
• varnishes;
• lint-free napkins;
• stencils.

Stages of work:

1. Treat nails, make classic manicure.
2. Treat the nail plates with a degreaser.
3. Apply base, dry in a lamp.
4. Cover the nails with the base color in 2 layers. Dry in a lamp for at least 1.5 minutes after each layer.
5. Stick on stencils and cover the hole of the nail with a contrasting varnish. Dry in a lamp for 1-2 minutes.
6. The last layer is the topcoat, which will take at least 2 minutes to dry.
7. Remove excess with a napkin, treat the cuticle with a special oil or cream.

French with flowers

Floral designs perfectly complement the classic jacket. The resulting image is feminine and elegant. Floral French manicure is usually done on a transparent or matte base with an accent on one or all of the nails.

At the same time, floral ornaments can be of the brightest, most saturated shades.

Fruit drawing

One of the most common summer designs is a fruit drawing. Stylists advise using rich and rich shades or even neon colors.

There are a large number of fruit design options: you can select one or two fingers, or you can make the same pattern for each nail. The cutaway image of fruit looks very stylish and impressive, but in this case it is necessary to carefully draw small details (seeds, peel).

Geometric pattern

The geometry on the nails looks very creative and original. The most common type of geometric pattern is abstraction. The master can fully express his imagination and artistic taste. All kinds of intersecting or broken lines, unusual geometric shapes - this is what constitutes the basis of abstraction.

French manicure gel polish photos with an abstraction pattern are presented below.

Such a design is usually created in 2 ways:

1. Scotch. First, the nail is covered with a base base, after which an abstraction from adhesive tape is attached to the nail plate. Then a layer of colored varnish, after which the tape is removed, and the coating is dried under a lamp.
2. Brush. The drawing is applied to the nail with a thin brush, after which the manicure is dried in a lamp. Experts recommend using a synthetic bristle brush.

Black and white drawing

The combination of two basic colors - black and white - is considered the most famous and relevant today. At first glance, it is only suitable for office everyday life, but it is not. Stylists recommend adding various decorative elements such as drawings, rhinestones, patterns. The resulting manicure will perfectly complement the evening look of any woman.

One of the virtues of black and white drawing is that it has no limits. Looks great on nails different lengths.In this case, the black color visually lengthens the nail plate. The feminine blend of black and white design will immediately grab the attention of others.

Lace pattern

Lace on the nails will be not only original decor wedding manicure, but it will also look actual in Everyday life... The combination of nude shades and black lace looks very stylish and expressive.

Making such a design at home is easier than it seems at first glance. You must purchase special stencils from a cosmetic store. Then they are glued to the nail, after which a fixative is applied.

French twist

In this version of French manicure, multi-colored stripes are applied to the tip of the nail. Depending on your wishes, they can be horizontal or vertical.

The stripes, as a rule, do not have clear boundaries and are located in different directions. The most advantageous is the emphasis on the middle and ring fingers.

Golden French

The easiest option for a golden French manicure is a nude-based golden smile. To enhance the effect, you can cover the ring finger with a solid gold color and highlight only smiles on the rest of the nails.

For festive event a combination of basic gold and black or red shades that cover the smile is perfect.

French with aquarium design

The essence of aquarium design is to create a three-dimensional effect inside the nail. Since it is impossible to draw on a natural nail plate inside, the nail, after completing the drawing, is covered with a special gel. A variety of decorative elements are used for aquarium design.

The main thing is to create a three-dimensional drawing so that the final composition looks like in an aquarium. Such a design will favorably emphasize the originality of the image.

Aquarium French manicure gel varnish. The photo shows how original and beautiful it looks.

French manicure in 2020 is a great option, both for everyday life and for important events, as shown in numerous photographs. Made with gel polish, with decor and drawings, it will not only favorably emphasize the elegance of the image, but will also keep presentable for a long time. appearance.

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