French manicure is rightfully considered one of the most classic and elegant ways to design nails. This method (despite the name) originated in the United States, its ideologist is Jeff Pink, founder of the famous company for the production of various nail care products. Traditional French manicure is a neutral option for styling your nails. He will never look defiant or too pretentious.
On the other hand, a manicure jacket will never be out of date, as professional nail service masters do not stop inventing new ways to bring such a design to life. So, recently stylization of French manicure - black nails with a pattern - has gained particular popularity. This option will look good on nails of any shape and length.
How to apply
There are two main ways to design nails in the French style.
- By hand. In this case, the line of varnish covering the tip of the nail is applied by hand "by eye". The master does not use any additional tools and tools. It is worth noting that only experienced professionals should resort to this method, otherwise your manicure will be messy and untidy.
- Using a stencil. As an aid, a special stencil (or template) can act. For example, in almost every cosmetic store you can find special strips on adhesive tape, with the help of which even an untrained beginner will be able to make a neat French manicure.
It is important to note that the accent line should be applied only after the main nail plate is painted.
Design options
Masters of nail service and beauty industry professionals offer two methods of designing a black French manicure with a picture:
- The main part of the nail plate is painted black, which is then applied to the drawing. The very tip of the nail is varnished in a different shade (this tone can be either neutral or contrasting). This option is quite rare in execution.
- A more common design is coating the main nail plate with clear varnish and staining the tip black. Thus, the pattern, which is applied to a transparent varnish, looks more contrasting and stands out against the general background.
When you have decided on the placement of colors, you should think about a specific design.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the texture of the varnish. You can use a matte or glossy finish. In addition, today on the market there are additional special products that can give your manicure a pleasant velvety structure.
Pattern selection
Another important point is the choice of drawing. Most often, it acts as the main emphasis in the design of nails and is located in the center of the plate. However, you can do otherwise and make it small and not too noticeable. In this case, your manicure will gain great elegance and femininity.
It is worth deciding on the specific image that you would like to apply. It can be a geometric ornament or a real pattern. In addition, you can use the popular technique, which is called lace and covers the entire nail plate with an interesting pattern. And for those who do not want to think too carefully about this part of the manicure, nail service masters suggest paying attention to stickers that can be used as a print on your nails.
In order to create a festive mood, several rhinestones or beads can be glued to the nail - these details can become a replacement for the picture or become its complement.
And you can also experiment with the shape of the accent line on the tip of the nail - it can be not only square or semicircular. Take a look at the geometric options, for example, their diamond-shaped variety.
In order to make a stylish and modern French black manicure with a pattern, it is not necessary to turn to professionals for help and go to a beauty salon. Original and interesting, your nails can be made independently at home. The main thing is to put a little patience and show imagination.
You will learn how to make a French manicure with a drawing in the next video.
