French manicure in achromatic colors can look expressive and attractive, if you choose the right design of the nail plates. The duo of two contrasting colors never goes out of style. This article discusses the most original and fashionable ideas of a black-and-white jacket on nails.
Lace
Known to all French manicure in a restrained range - the perfect choice for fans of vintage style and delicate images. In this case, it is recommended to opt for images of lace with aristocratic swirls. Such elements look great on nails. They give the image a special femininity and sophistication.
This is a great option for the cold season, but in the warm season it will be appropriate. Lace manicure is great for special occasions. With this element, you can decorate the nails of the bride or guests of the wedding celebration.
The option with a black veil and small white blotches is popular. White lace looks airy and romantic, dark - expressive and elegant. If desired, beige or light pink varnish can be added to the composition.
Soft and gentle natures choose a design with curls along the entire length of the nail plate. Such a design is perfect for a vintage look, especially if it is in harmony with the overall style. Ladies who prefer a modest manicure dwell on a design that covers the lace half or 1/3 of the nail.
Masters of nail service recommend using this design on long or medium nails.The background can be decorated with a soft transition of contrasting colors. This technique will make the nail plate visually longer.
You can add originality to the decor with an accent. For example, you can choose white nail polish as the main one, and paint one nail in black.
Moon manicure
Such a manicure does not just remain in trend. It takes on a new shape. It can be a white “moon” on a black background, black on white or an alternation of colors on different fingers. You can also make a transparent strip between the two parts of the coating.
Patterns
You can add originality to a black and white French jacket with the help of various patterns. They can not only diversify the design, but also visually extend the nail. Decor with peas is in trend. Decorative elements can vary in size, creating a dynamic pattern. The decor depicting the moon or the month is rapidly gaining popularity. These figures look great in contrasting colors.
The symbolic Yin Yang, the original chessboard, flirty bows, funny cats, romantic butterflies - there are many variations. You can choose any drawing that you like and ask the master to depict it on the nails. The most popular themes of patterns:
- Zebra stripes
- abstractions and curls;
- tiger spots
- Floral patterns in the shape of buds and leaves.
Such design options are considered universal and are suitable for girls and women of any age.
Flowers
Floristic themes are always relevant. This is a classic that does not go out of fashion. Adult women are better suited to images of flowers in a calm range. Such a design fits more organically into a variety of images. Bright and catchy shades are suitable for young girls. Given that white and black are considered achromatic, they blend wonderfully with other tones. Dark shades of red (burgundy and marsala) look especially harmonious with the black and white design. The most popular images of flowers: roses, peonies, daisies, chrysanthemums, lilies.
Gold
Masters of nail service often use gold varnishes and decorative golden elements to make an expressive and “rich” design. Black and white French manicure with the addition of gold always looks chic. This option is usually chosen when decorating nails for a solemn event taking place in the dark. Experts recommend making a choice in favor of a jacket with small inclusions of gold. With this decor it is very important not to “overdo it”. The manicure looks harmonious and stylish, complemented by abstractions made with gold varnish. Various shapes and lines will make the design expressive and dynamic.
Silver
Not only gold, but also silver is perfect as a complement to the French manicure in classic colors. This decoration option is chosen by ladies who for some reason do not like the golden sheen or prefer to wear silver jewelry. Professionals recommend decorating nails with a black and white french jacket with a neat silver pattern. It can be floral motifs, abstractions, geometric shapes. This season, the gradient technique is relevant, in which varnishes of three colors look great. You can also perform on the nails a two-tone ombre with a soft transition and notes of silver.
Rhinestones
Rhinestones of various colors and sizes are an ideal complement to two-tone contrasting colors. On long nails, you can arrange a whole sparkling composition, on short nails it is better to use a minimum amount of these elements so that the manicure does not look overloaded. Using stones, you can exquisitely shape the edge of the nail, designating a "smile". You can, on the contrary, place them at the base of the nail plate.
The main thing is to lay out the rhinestones neatly and evenly. It is also important to choose the right size jewelry.A wide range of such elements will make it easy to choose the perfect option for the overall style, as well as the shape and size of the nail plate.
Triangles and stripes
Decorating nails with images of geometric shapes is in demand by both young girls and middle-aged ladies. Some craftsmen use acrylic paints instead of white varnish. At the peak of popularity are images of triangles of various sizes. They are made out using small or large spangles, varnishes or special ribbons. Square nails are recommended to be decorated with stripes. Their shape and direction can be different: straight lines, waves, diagonals and much more. If desired, black and white elements are diluted with strips of a different shade to give dynamics to the design.
Strips can be positioned at the edge of the nail. So you get the perfect version of a strict jacket. Such a design is suitable for a business image, and for a romantic dinner. The idea of designing a jacket in which stripes of contrasting colors alternate is a bolder decision. Vertical stripes help to make the nail visually longer. You can also arrange items horizontally or diagonally.
Japanese style
Decorating Asian-style nails is considered difficult and requires special professional skills. One technique combines several styles at once, in addition, one pattern can be repeated only on two fingers, no more.
The main feature of this decor is that the design is a French manicure with a full painting of the nail. The cover is complemented by a thematic pattern. As a rule, this is an image of hieroglyphs, sakura branches or fans. In order for the design to turn out holistic and stylish, you must adhere to the rule - drawings must be made in the same style. For this design, any shape and length of the nail plates is suitable.
Options for short nails
For short nails, choosing a design should be especially careful. An incorrectly selected decor will look rude. In this case, the nail service masters recommend doing black and white manicure with a thin “smile”. To decorate the edge of the nail, it is better to choose a light varnish. It will visually lengthen the nail plate.
Matte or glossy finish?
Smooth and shiny gloss is a classic design, however, its popularity has recently been falling. The matte tone, despite its simplicity, looks more chic and stylish. French manicure in contrasting colors with a velvet texture is perfect for a social event or a business meeting.
On a matte background, glitter, rhinestones and other elements used for decoration look more expressive. However, if you like the shimmering effect of gloss, when designing a black and white French manicure, you can choose this texture.
See how to make a beautiful black and white French manicure in the next video.
