French shellac manicure: design options and subtleties of creating at home

French manicure appeared long before shellac was invented. But this does not prevent modern masters from making it with the help of this resistant material. The choice of design is unlimited. Look at the variety of design options, and choose the one that is closer to you.

The main feature of French manicure is its relevance and versatility. Fashion trends follow from season to season. And only this type of manicure always remains in the top. It is suitable for special occasions as well as for everyday bow.

If you have all the necessary tools, it is quite possible to make it at home. It won’t take much time, but it will look great.

In the classic version (with a beige base), the line of nail growth at the base will not be as noticeable as when coated with bright colors. Shellac stays on the nails for a long time, so this aspect becomes very important.

French manicure itself is self-sufficient, but if you want to make it more original, there are many ways to decorate and complement it. The following is only part of the possible ideas and options, as the final design is completely dependent on your imagination and capabilities.

It can be done in several ways. Gold tips can be painted with the appropriate gel polish or covered with small sparkles. In combination with a neutral base, this option will look rather restrained and interesting.

There are no restrictions on the choice of shades.It all depends on your desire and wardrobe. You can give the manicure brightness with red shades or make it very cheerful using neon colors. The plus is that even the brightest and most saturated tones will be present on the fingers in small quantities. The manicure will not be defiant.

If you have any favorite combination of shades, then you can transfer it to your fingers. This option is quite acceptable. Especially if one of the shades is repeated in your accessories or clothes. The main advantage of such a manicure is originality.

A beautiful name and no less beautiful result. The peculiarity of this type of jacket is that the smile line is an angle. The width of the strip at the tip of the finger can also vary. This allows you to create a unique design that meets exactly your requirements and ideas. The above corner can also be moved closer to one or the other edge of the nail.

A tempting design that has several options for implementation. You can make the oblique line very smooth, or you can draw it in a straight line. Also varies the height and angle. If you want to create a subtle accent, draw a thin white strip obliquely. Lovers of bright manicure should choose rich shades and a wider area of ​​painting.

With the invention of the matte finish for shellac, any shade can be transformed without much effort. The same applies to the service jacket. In the absence of the usual glossy shine, it looks even more noble and elegant. But it is worth considering that light shades will quickly get dirty. But to wash it is much more problematic than regular gloss.

If you have a bright summer mood, then why not reflect this in a manicure? It is not necessary to paint all the nails in flashy shades. It will be enough to apply a floral pattern instead of the usual white strip, or decorate them with “fruit slices”. Such a juicy manicure is perfect for a light summer sundress.

French can be supplemented with exquisite patterns, which acquired the name of "monogram". Masters are specially trained in this technique of drawing courses. You can practice at home on plain paper. If you are not confident in your own abilities, then use stickers or stamping.

What girl does not like these delicate intricacies? Today they can easily be repeated on their own nails, even without special skills. To do this, just buy the appropriate stickers in a specialized store. When performing French manicure, they can be designed only the tip or the main length of the nail.

A trend that appeared not so long ago. Its distinguishing feature is black (or any dark) color. It is when drawing individual elements in these shades that the visual impression is created that the nail is a real veil. In order to repeat it at home, draw a black tip, then put black dots along the length of the nail in a checkerboard pattern and connect them with thin lines.

Their diversity and color are amazing. To perform complex small motifs, you can use stencils, stamps or stickers. But if you have the skills of an artist, then you yourself can turn your nails into a real work of art. Today, there is a tendency to have bright accents on only one or two nails. So, a manicure does not look foolishly.

On the one hand, peas can look very strict if they are carried out very large. On the other hand, small circles emphasize the playfulness and ease of character. The color scheme here is also unlimited. It should only be noted that peas should be either on the colored tip or on the main length of the nail plate.If you place it both there and there, then you can go too far, then all efforts will come to naught.

It is difficult to name a variant of manicure to which these bright pebbles would not fit. For more restrained everyday images, it will be enough to make only a small emphasis with their help. But holiday images require greater brightness, therefore, in a manicure for a special occasion, they are present in greater numbers.

As we wrote above, only the tips can be designed with them. With this option, the manicure will look quite restrained and neat. But you can also strew them with the entire nail plate. An interesting ombre effect is obtained if you gradually reduce their number closer to the base. They can also be used as a dividing line on the smile line.

An unusual name hides bright shiny small circles underneath. Such peculiar spangles, which are made of pearl or shiny material. When placed correctly on the nail, they create the effect of sun glare. Such a manicure will be relevant for the holiday, and for everyday life.

What color, size, and in what quantity they will be located on your nails completely depends on the desired result. You can draw (or stick) only one modest bow on the ring finger as an accent. And you can decorate them with all the nails, then the manicure will be more vivid and catchy.

It can be beautiful flowers, patterns, bows, stars or other themed drawings. They are made of acrylic. If you do not have this material in stock, then you can purchase blanks in the store. At the same time, you can independently repaint them in the desired shade, suitable for your style, or cover with gold.

You can supplement the jacket with holes at the base. At the same time, the tips and the holes themselves should be the same color to create a harmonious image.

If you are used to doing manicures in the salon, then this question should not worry you. An experienced craftsman will not only do everything in the best possible way, but also advise what shape, length and design to use. At home, you can also make this elegant version of manicure. We will analyze step-by-step instructions for its implementation.

• Any manicure begins with the processing of nails. In most cases, wizards do hardware manicure, but if this is not possible, then you can perform a regular trim manicure. To do this, you need a standard set of tools: stick, nail file, pouffe, scissors, cuticle trimmer. Nails should be of the same shape and length. Even slight differences in the final result will be visible. Before applying the base, the nails must be degreased with a special tool.

• Apply a colorless base coat. It will improve the adhesion of the main colored varnish to the surface, protect the nail from pigmentation and hide minor defects. Dry in the lamp.
• Now the main color is applied over the entire length. In the classic version, it is beige or pale pink. You can choose any, at your discretion. Many beginners make a mistake at this stage - they leave the tip unpainted. If you do this, then the line of a smile will be uneven. In addition, the border of the two varnishes will stand out strongly.

• Dry well in a lamp. It is this layer that requires longer drying, about 3 minutes. Shellac is applied in 2 layers, each of which is dried individually.
• We arm ourselves with a thin brush and white shellac. Carefully draw a line of a smile and paint over the tip. The advantage of shellac is that if you did not get a straight line, you can erase it and draw it again. When using ordinary varnish, this can not be done, since you can completely spoil it. Then you have to start all over again.
• Dry in the lamp. Apply top coat. It will protect the base color and extend the life of the manicure. Dry again in the lamp.

Matte French manicure looks very elegant even in the usual classic design. And all that is needed is to cover the usual jacket with a matte top.

Lace on the nails is the embodiment of tenderness and femininity. There are a lot of options for its location and the weaving itself, so each time the manicure will look individually.

Floral jacket is more suitable for the summer season or for relaxing on the sea. But if you pick up interesting accessories or prints in clothes, then it can easily be worn in the fall, or even in winter.

About how to perform shellac French manicure in different ways, see the next video.