Decorating nails in the style of French manicure is considered a classic of nail art. It is simple, elegant, always in fashion. But time is moving forward, and now its variation - the black jacket is increasingly winning the hearts of fashionistas and cramming the traditional design in pastel shades with white trim.

A little history of French manicure

Many people think that all the fashionable novelties appear only in Paris. But not in the history of French manicure. One of the most common areas of nail art today originated in the distant Calabasas - a small suburb of Los Angeles, California, USA.

It all started over 40 years ago. The author of the popular nail design was Jeff Pink - the founder and head of the world's most famous company that produces nail varnishes under the brand name "Orly".

 

One of the directors of Hollywood asked the stylist to come up with a coating that could be used under any clothes. After all, actresses often have to change outfits during the filming. It was then that the master invented the jacket. The maestro decided that there is nothing better than a natural beige color, and a snow-white strip, shading the free edge of the nail, is perfect for any dress.

 

By the way, the border separating the main plate from the border is called the “smile line”. Initially, the American gave his offspring the name Natural Look, which translates from English as "natural look."

 

Everything changed the fashion show held in Paris. Jeff made the models his newly invented manicure. The design was an unprecedented success and for a long time determined the fashion trends of nail art.

 

Returning to his homeland, Pink decided to give him a different name, because the original seemed too rustic. Thus appeared French manicure.

Fashion trends

The coming season promises a riot of colors, a new surge of emotions. This is worth using to create your perfect image. And manicure plays an important role here.

  • Naturalness has remained in first place for several years in a row and is not going to give up its positions at all. So, the trend is short rounded or square nails of natural shades with white classic stripes at the tips. However, the black jacket on the nails is also relevant.
  • Bright people can use small floral ornaments in the design. But these should be only light accents. In this case, the nail plates must be adjusted so that they acquire almond-shaped or oval shapes.
  • The strict square has undergone changes, and now it has taken a softer outline. New configurations are perfectly complemented by shiny gold, silver edging.
  • In spring days, nails will need colorful colors. Dark tones will be supported by catchy colors, expressive patterns.
  • For the summer, marigolds will be decorated with all kinds of abstractions. They are perfectly combined with the French manicure of dark tones. A similar design looks especially cool if the plates have sharp shapes.
  • With the onset of autumn, calm colors, light, clean tones, clear lines will come into fashion.
  • Winter will bring warm colors. And the forms of soft squares and almond-shaped outlines will become the most favorite among fashionistas. But the black matte jacket will be of particular preference.

Classic black french

 

A similar design is made out in the usual way: the nail plates are covered with transparent bases or varnishes in natural shades. It can be beige, pastel, nude, peach, light pink tones. The tips are outlined with black paint. Separation lines are clear.

Stylish design with a pattern

 

All kinds of paintings, interesting patterns, ornaments make nails unusual and unique. Decorate all 10 surfaces or just the middle and nameless. Apply different color combinations, various decorative elements.

  • Floral motifs in design are used quite often. Draw flowers of different sizes, styles. They also use stamping, stencils, stickers.
  • Laces look great on nail plates. Openwork patterns can be independent or excellent additions to other ornaments.
  • Negative spase is no less relevant. This direction is incredibly stylish. It is done on several nails, included in the composition having triangles, parallel lines.
  • Stained glass “fragments” depicted on the nail plates look unusually impressive. To create them, use monophonic, multi-colored pieces of foil, as well as all kinds of gels, varnishes, glitters, glitters.

 

The following drawings are also very popular:

  • monograms;
  • floristic, botanical patterns;
  • animal colors;
  • geometric ornaments;
  • spot painting.

Nail art with rhinestones, rubbing

 

In modern nail design, sparkling elements are widely used: sequins, crystals, pebbles, rhinestones, spraying. They decorate as separate decorative details or combine them with various patterns.

  • Wells inlaid with crystals, rhinestones give your fingers a special chic. The images laid out by pebbles and covered with matte bases are very exquisite. Such things look very elegant, because so many women like it.
  • Small black, silver rhinestones are suitable for daily looks. Gold, as well as multi-colored sparkling elements: red, blue, raspberry crystals are used in evening outfits.
  • The black jacket with rubs looks incredibly luxurious and elegant. Use different pigments: pearl, mirror, iridescent bases. They are combined with geometric patterns, abstractions, and other details.

Black French Ombre

 

Gradient manicure is an updated version of the familiar classic style. The main color palette remains the same.But the clear distinction between the main tone of the nail plate and the bordering is erased. The result is a stylish, chic, incomparable effect. This design is complemented by gold, silver, glitter, as well as shining pebbles.

 

The black jacket on the nails was an excellent substitute for the usual light French manicure. It gives the design a special chic, style, makes it unique, which makes the pens look very attractive.