French manicure has a very mysterioushistory. There are several versions of its appearance, but, of course, we owe its existence to designers. And French or American - it is not so important. After all, the main thing is the result: beautiful, well-groomed, always relevant nails. One version tells us that the French manicure first appeared in the country of the same name. From a logical point of view - this is quite real. Once upon a time, fashion designers in France were tasked with creating such a nail design for models so that their endlessly changing outfits would always match their manicure. The second version - Californian - is absolutely identical to the first. Except that the models were replaced with actresses. And the name was given by the name of the British field marshal D. French, who introduced into world circulation a jacket with a special collar that emphasized the silhouette, made the whole image strict and neat. French manicure has the same characteristics. The latest version is perhaps the most romantic: the famous Coco Chanel told the world how to do a French manicure.
What is a French jacket?
This is a type of manicure in whichthe nail plate, protruding beyond the finger pad, has an edge in the form of a spatula or a moon. Such a peculiar collar for the nail. In the traditional version, the length of the nails should be medium. This is where all the charm and practicality lies. After all, visually the manicure is lengthened, but in fact it does not interfere at all in life and at work. The color scheme of the traditional version is pink and white. There are so many varieties of modern options that it is difficult to list them all. The most common variation is a play with color. For example, red nails with a black edge, a yellow French manicure on green nails, a gold or silver rim on any basis. There are also more decorative options: rhinestones and stones on a French manicure, flowers and patterns, multi-level transitions between shades. In this case, the length of the nail is chosen by the woman, based on her preferences.
How to make a French manicure?
First, let's decide on the method of applying the French manicure. There is manual application and the use of special stencils. Both options require meticulousness, accuracy and perseverance.
- Using a standard warm bath, we dilute the fingers;
- Wipe them dry, remove the cuticle;
- Push aside the excess skin at the base of the nail;
- For such a variant of manicure it is desirable to have small marigolds, 5-7 millimeters protruding beyond the edge. We give them the necessary form;
- We draw a special white pencil under the nail plate, giving this part of the nail a fresh look;
- We treat the surface with a soil composition, carefully distributing it so that no grooves and dimples remain;
- We apply a white varnish. This can be done both from the outside and from the inside. In any case, the lines should be clear, without blurring the outline;
- Now we apply the base color of the varnish.If it is a classic French manicure - pink, peach or beige. If the varnish is transparent (colorless), it can be applied to the entire surface, capturing the bleached tip;
- After drying, you can proceed to the finalstage - fixation. The protective surface plays the role of armor, reliably preventing the premature erasure and deformation of the decorative coating. The fixator should be used on the inside of the nail, if there is varnish.
When using stencils, the French manicure has clear linesborders by their shape. It can be moon-shaped, triangular and less often - straight. Now it is not customary to do a straight French manicure on the hands, its main place of application is the toes. The procedure is identical to the previous one, the only difference is that you do not draw a white border by hand, but apply a template. The final steps are traditional - fixation. Many are afraid to even think about how to do a French manicure at home, citing the impossibility of drawing ideal lines. We hasten to dispel this myth. Firstly, the templates described above are ideal for home. Secondly, any amateur can do an express manicure "a la French".
What is a quick jacket?
What is the main task when applyingFrench manicure? That's right, make a neat edging. And here a special pencil for French will come to the rescue. It can be of different structure and composition. It is necessary to use such a pencil on a damp nail. The pencil itself should not be wet under any circumstances!
- Wash your hands, pat them with a towel. While fingernails are still wet, start creating;
- The pencil is designed for use on the inside of the nail. Draw the desired area well - the classic version is ready;
- The only downside is that the pencil is easycan be washed off with water. To prevent this from happening, fix it with a special fixing varnish. Using a pencil on the outside of the nail is also acceptable;
- Such a manicure can be done in a matter of minutes, but, unfortunately, it is short-lived.
French manicure has been around for overhalf a century. During this time, it has gained recognition all over the world, has become a symbol of neatness and an obligatory detail in the image of a business woman. Its modern modernization allows you to let your imagination run wild, to feel like a real model, changing her style as often as you want.
