French pedicure - ideas for classic and unusual design

Well-groomed legs, smooth heels and a dazzling pedicure that emphasizes the beauty of female legs - this is how a modern beauty should look. Especially if she likes open shoes. A modern pedicure can allow even tired, swollen and feet with corns to take an elegant and stylish look.

Thanks to the renewed beauty services, a modern woman can not only allow the classically monophonic color of the varnish on the nails of her hands and feet, but also realize the most daring fantasies.

French pedicure, or, as it is called, "French pedicure" appeared not so long agobut confidently won the hearts of many fashionistas and even conservative young ladies.

Despite the fact that lovers of well-groomed legs are divided into those who prefer only a pedicure jacket and those who categorically do not perceive it, This type of nail art has a huge number of pluses and minuses, so every lady has the right to choose the right shape for her nails.

1. French pedicure is absolutely safe, and this is important for foot hygiene. After each session, the cuticle at the base of the nail becomes thinner, and it is less necessary to remove it than with conventional varnish.
2. The cost of this procedure is not much different from the classic pedicure, so every woman can afford a new-fangled design.
3. According to experts, applying a coat helps strengthen the nail plate.
4. Visually corrects the surface of the nail in cases where it is not perfect.
5. For the procedure of applying French manicure absolutely no special skills are required.

As for the shortcomings, with regard to the pedicure, the French is the need to regularly repeat these procedures so that the cuticle softens thoroughly. In principle, a stunning effect is achieved after the fourth or fifth procedure.

Aged and refined French pedicure embodies an ageless classic - that is why the relevance of such a procedure is growing every year.

A characteristic feature of this application of varnish on the legs is the coating of the main part of the nail plate with natural varnish: pale pink, beige or peach, and the remaining so-called edge is distinguished by an ideally flat strip of white 2-3 mm wide.

Such a pedicure jacket is suitable for any event in your life - be it a business meeting in the office or a romantic date. Your neat legs will be an admirable item in any situation.

Recently, the beauty industry does not stand still, and girls who love to experiment have the opportunity to try out French pedicures for nails of non-standard colors. In this case, it is necessary to remember that color variations are not as universal as classic ones: certain pedicure colors may only be suitable for clothing that repeats these color shades.

• Color jacket - it would seem that this cannot be, because classics are classics, but fashion designers also offer this option: the basis of the varnish is a bright shade, framed by a contrasting color, which results in a unique picturesque effect. Such a composition will ideally fit into the summer period in combination with monophonic stylish sandals. Many masters suggest highlighting the thumbnail, decorating it with a pattern in the main color scheme, which will also give individuality to a fashionable woman.

• French Pea Manicure - Nail aesthetics professionals have also considered such an option for outrageous fashionistas. In this case, the nail plate is covered with the main color, and peas of a darker or lighter shade are applied on top. Such a decision on your feet will look great at youth parties or fashionable parties.

• The so-called vanilla classics is also relevant - the base color remains a natural color, and the bordering is clear and subtle, right at the cut level.

• Antifrench, or reverse French also becoming popular lately. In this style, the base of the nail stands out, most often only on the thumb. Lunula, or the visible part of the nail root, is highlighted in natural color, and the rest of the plate with a suitable shade, and can be contrasted.

• One of the most popular nail decorations is placer at the base of the root zone of the finger. Depending on the preferences of the client, the masters can offer both large and small stones.

• French pedicure with a pattern only on the thumb is relevant for those whose nails are short.

The abundance of all kinds of colors performed by the French pedicure makes it possible for any woman to fulfill any fantasies. Professional masters can offer ladies new fashion trends and “trending” colors so that they are not only owners of well-groomed and stylish legs, but also are known as trendsetters in the fashion industry in the beauty industry.

So, for applying a pedicure jacket, it is not necessary to use classic matte, white and beige colors. The more contrasting the shades of your pedicure will be, the more interesting the options for its performance.

• Pink pedicure is suitable even for not very overgrown nails - a white border will emphasize their sophistication, even if their shape is not quite perfect. You can use red for the base coat, but not bright and defiant, but its light shades. This is a great option for both being at work and while studying.

• One of the successful design solutions for a French pedicure is the so-called European one - you can draw any element from a transparent to a matte varnish base: from flora to fauna, and paint the border of nails with the color that is the main one in the picture. For example, a green maple leaf and the same rim.

• Colored jacket, using different colors of basics with a pattern on them - a worthy and sophisticated choice. You can use blue, purple, green and orange colors, if you prefer to surprise others. The edging of the nail can be done in white, or contrasting shades can also be used. For example, if the “main” color of the base is blue, then the border may be bright blue. A pale pink nail will decorate a strip of coral color, and an orange strip on the edge of the nail will emphasize a noble peach color. Bright red nails can be decorated with a silver edging - it will turn out noble and unusual.

• For lovers of oriental philosophy, you can choose a beautiful Chinese painting. On a gentle pastel base, applied to the base of the nail, unusual and mysterious hieroglyphs are displayed. Usually, black is used to draw them. Outlandish flowers decorated with rhinestones or sequins will also adorn the oriental-style design.

• If a lady who carefully takes care of her legs rarely finds time to visit a beauty salon, then shellac with rhinestones will be an ideal option for her. The pedicure, fixed with a fixative, is dried in a special lamp, therefore it “worn” much longer than that applied with ordinary varnish. Bright, neon colors will also look good here. For a special chic rhinestones are applied, only their sizes should be moderate, do not choose large stones, they can look vulgar and defiant. With correctly selected instructed stones, the nails will look royal.

• Shellac also implies the application of the original drawing, though this will look if the length of your nails allows it. Drawings are applied using a special thin brush for nail art. In some cases, you can use ready-made transfer stickers or stamping - a method of decorating nails with a special plate engraved with any pattern on it. Colors in this case can also be combined or, on the contrary, shade the main varnish with a tone softer or more saturated. Two-tone pedicure is able to convey the personality of its mistress.

• Recently, a French pedicure made in ombre colors has been very popular. A smooth transition from one color (mostly repelled from the base of the nail) to another leaves an unforgettable experience. Many professionals use up to five intermediate shades for this to emphasize the extraordinary nature of the chosen design. If desired, this technique can be applied to all fingers - start, for example, with bright red, and for the little finger, the color may become pale pink. Some professionals suggest performing such a gradient in various directions: vertically, horizontally and diagonally.

• French pedicure from two more classic colors is considered special chic: red and black. Such a combination will make your image mysterious and even fatal. Fringing with these two colors on a transparent basis will add a twist to your pedicure.If such a border does not suit you, beat these colors in rhinestones: black and red rhinestones can be laid out in an arcuate shape or “scattered” on the nail plate of the thumb.

• Do not forget about matte colors. Even if you choose bright colors, dullness allows it to be slightly “muffled” and your nails will not look defiant. With a matte pedicure, you can go to a party or to an official event.

The ideas of today's nail art masters cannot but impress with their creativity and ability to create, on a seemingly tiny nail, real masterpieces of art.

Let us return to the same stamping - making out in the same style both manicure and pedicure, you can give special shine and sophistication to the lady who opted for it. This technique allows you to create real openwork paintings on the nails that cannot be applied using hand painting. Stencils included in the stamping kit can design your nail plates in a variety of styles - from ethnic motifs to cosmic cycles.

Manufacturers suggest using a special stamping machine in the work of masters today. - then the pictures are transferred to the nail faster and better. Various stamps can be used not only when designing an ordinary pedicure, but also when applying gel polish.

This year, one of the fashion trends when applying a french pedicure is the use of geometric shapes, floral patterns, various stripes. It would seem, what is the relationship between the style of the French pedicure and the above elements? But beauty industry workers perfectly combine the classic white or black edging of the nail, while at the same time applying a soaring butterfly, multi-colored rhombuses or classic red poppies to the nail.

The classic version of the French pedicure on long nails is constant in its relevance. In order for it to look natural and elegant, it is necessary that the nails are not short, neatly trimmed. It is advisable to round the corners, and along the border you can place a number of discreet rhinestones - in this case your legs will look great. Want to diversify the classic version?

If you do not have free time or the salon procedure is too expensive for you, then thanks to the large number of accessories for the French pedicure, you can cope with this at home. To do this, you must have at hand the necessary tools:

• convenient file for polishing;
• a special degreaser for nails, but if not, use ordinary nail polish remover;
• base varnish - white or beige;
• white lacquer for edging;
• comfortable cotton pads;
• fixer, ideally - colorless gel polish.

In order to start the procedure, you need to prepare your legs for it.

• First, we remove the remains of the previous pedicure from the nails, and at the same time dirt and dust.
• We lower our feet in rather hot water, in which you can dissolve special products for baths, or just soap the feet well. For the greatest effect, you can add drops of essential oil to the water to relax your tired legs for a day and give the skin softness.

• Gently with a pumice or special nail file for heels we clean the heels and feet of rough skin.
• We wipe our feet dry.
• With pedicure scissors, we carefully cut the cuticles, and at the same time barbs, if any. If the skin has dried and roughened again, you can repeat the procedure of lowering the feet in hot water.

• Treat your nails with a special file, giving them the necessary shape.Experts recommend not to round off the nails in the corners, as this can provoke their ingrowth into the skin.
• If the heels are peeling, use a grinder (buff), which will remove such an unpleasant defect.
• Upon completion of the procedure, be sure to rub a softening or moisturizing cream into the skin of the legs - the procedure is pleasant and useful: the feet will become soft and neat in appearance.

• After 10 minutes, when the cream is absorbed into the skin and it becomes dry, we proceed to the main point - applying varnish. Be sure to use a degreaser for nails.
• Then - the base foundation: apply it from the center of the nail, following in parallel with the previous strip. Everything must be done quickly, otherwise the varnish will harden and irregularities in the application will be noticeable.
• Now dry the varnish well.
• A special stencil is glued to the edge of the nail and a white or other varnish of your choice is applied. If you did this carelessly, you can remove excess varnish with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.

• To keep the pedicure jacket long, apply a fixative on top. In this case, shellac of a transparent color would be an ideal option - in this case, well-groomed legs will be for a month. True, gel polish must be dried in a special lamp. The pedicure is ready!
• You can experiment with flowers, and if you wish, apply a special brush with a drawing.

French pedicure at home will please you not only with its sophistication, but also with the ability to do it when it is convenient for you. Well, show your creative abilities, of course.

On how to do your own pedicure jacket, see the next video.