Timeless classic: how to do a French manicure?

For many years, the French manicure has stood for timeless beauty and understated elegance. This timeless look, which is well-known for its natural appearance and clean lines, is still a favorite of many. A French manicure is a great option if you’re getting ready for a special event or just want to dress up your regular outfit.

We’ll walk you through the process of getting the ideal French manicure at home in this guide. We’ll go over everything you need to know to achieve salon-caliber results, from choosing the appropriate shades to perfecting the technique. With a little practice, you can achieve a beautiful French manicure that gives your nails a more youthful, polished look.

Step	Description
1. Prepare Your Nails	Start by cleaning and trimming your nails. Push back the cuticles and file your nails to your desired shape.
2. Apply Base Coat	Apply a clear base coat to protect your nails and help the polish adhere better. Let it dry completely.
3. Apply Pink or Beige Polish	Choose a pink or beige polish for the main color. Apply two coats for an even, opaque finish, allowing each coat to dry.
4. Create the White Tip	Using a white polish, carefully paint the tips of your nails. You can use tape or a guide to help create a straight line.
5. Apply Top Coat	Finish with a clear top coat to seal in the color and add shine. This will also help your manicure last longer.
6. Clean Up	If needed, clean up any mistakes around your nails with a small brush dipped in nail polish remover.

Features of French

A manicure, including one in the "French" style, is a multi-step nail care process that entails filing, shaping, and varnish application. The procedure may also include making a design with a pattern and applying nail extensions.

One manicure style that can produce original patterns and designs is French. In this instance, the nails are coated to give the appearance of a natural nail plate. The free edge of the nails is painted white, while the nail bed is coated in a neutral shade of varnish. One of the most well-liked methods, it produces lovely, tidy, and well-groomed nails, which are loved and appreciated.

What are the other advantages of French manicure?

It is appropriate for almost any occasion, including workdays and special evenings out. It has a feminine and elegant appearance.

Regular or gel varnishes can be used for this in a salon. You can practice French at home. What are you going to need for this?

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With its characteristic white tips and natural base, a French manicure is an ageless classic that offers a sleek, sophisticated appearance. This tutorial will take you through all the necessary steps to accomplish a salon-quality French manicure at home, from priming and base coat application to polishing the tips and sealing with a top coat. This article will assist you in effortlessly mastering this sophisticated style, regardless of your level of experience.

Video tutorial: how to do a French manicure in three ways

Tools for a French manicure

A specific set of tools must be ready before you begin applying the coating and doing a French manicure with a design.

• nail polish remover;
• cotton pads;
• bath with warm water;
• sea salt;
• hand cream;
• cuticle pusher;
• degreaser;
• stencil in the form of a thin white strip with an adhesive edge or a thin art brush.

• light pink or beige varnish;
• thick white varnish (or varnish of any other color that you want to use to highlight the free edge of the nail);
• top coat;
• cuticle oil.

Photo instructions for creating a French manicure

Use an acetone-free nail polish remover to get rid of regular varnish. Here’s what we said about how to remove gel polish at home correctly.

It will suffice for fifteen minutes. Before taking the bath, fill it with sea salt or your preferred essential oil.

After removing your fingers from the water, massage your nails for ten minutes using cuticle oil.

For this, a pusher will be necessary.

Make use of alcohol wipes or a degreaser.

Watch Lena Sevelenium’s video tutorial if you are just beginning to learn the finer points of manicures. The beauty blogger explains the things that beginners should be aware of.

Select a color that appeals to you and that can be used later on to apply a design or drawing. For instance, pale pink or beige (we used Essie Gel Couture in Fairy Tailor, a shade that doesn’t require base application beforehand). Hold off on doing anything else until this layer is completely dry before proceeding.

• Method #1

Any thick varnish will work. The traditional French manicure with design is white, but you can try other colors as well. Here, we used blue to draw attention to the nail’s free edge. encircled by Studs we used a thin art brush to apply from the Essie Gel Couture collection.

• Method #2

If this is your first time DIY-ing a French manicure, you will need stripes for the design (you can make your own stencils or purchase them from a specialty shop). Attach them to the nails once the color coating is fully dry to ensure that the "smile" line stays free.

Apply white varnish (or any other color) to the free portion.

It is not necessary to wait for the coating to dry completely. The most important thing is to carefully remove the stencil with the design on it.

If any varnish "climbs" onto the cuticle, use a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to remove the extra.

Put a top coat on the French manicure with a design after the base coat has fully dried. And allow it to air dry entirely.

Additionally, use hand cream to add extra moisture to the skin.

Techniques for performing a French manicure

The technique you employ to draw attention to the nail’s free edge makes a difference. Let’s look at the most common choices for a French manicure with a pattern or design.

Method No. 1. Stencil

This approach has already been discussed. It is important to adhere to the stencil precisely and cleanly, and to take it off using the same method. Additionally, consider how wide you want the "smile" line to be (if the nails are short, they should be thinner than if they are long), and glue the stencil accordingly.

Method No. 2. Thermal stickers

They can vary in appearance from plain to ornamented.

Method No. 3. Rhinestones

Large glitter or rhinestones can be used to outline the line at the nail’s free edge. Depending on the size of the rhinestones and the distance between the nail’s free edge, either one row or multiple rows may be used.

Products for creating a French manicure

• Gentle Remover, Maybelline New York

© maybelline Select a nail polish remover with caring ingredients and no acetone if your nails are weak and brittle. For instance, Maybelline New York’s Gentle Remover efficiently and rapidly removes nail polish while moisturizing the skin because it contains avocado extract.

© Essie The coating with Essie Gel Couture is special because it doesn’t chip and maintains its color saturation for a full 12 to 14 days. Applying a base is not necessary when using a separate plus. Because the brush cut mimics the shape of the nail at the base, the varnish is applied evenly and applies easily.

© maybelline Use Dr. Rescue to add shine to a manicure with regular varnish and extend its longevity by 10 to 12 days. Use it in one or two layers over colored varnish; it dries quickly and doesn’t spread when applied.

Use Dr. Rescue to give your nails a makeover if they’ve grown out or become noticeably damaged and you don’t have time for a new manicure. The product will shine it up and "restore" the coating instantly.

© Nyx Cosmetics The loose glitter from NYX Professional Makeup will enable you to create a unique take on the French manicure. Use silver glitter in the Ice shade, for example, to draw attention to the free edge of your nails, and you’ll always feel festive.

© Essie After a manicure, the apricot-scented Essie oil will help repair and hydrate your cuticles. As an aside, you can use it as a treatment on a daily basis by lightly massaging a few drops of the product into your nail plates.

© kiehls This cream works well in the winter. According to Kiehl’s, it works similarly to gloves that form a barrier to shield the skin from moisture loss. includes dimethicone (which forms a protective layer on the skin to stop moisture loss), eucalyptus extract (which refreshes), and avocado oil (which softens, moisturizes, and restores).

There’s a reason why the French manicure is still popular today. It’s a flexible choice for any occasion thanks to its understated elegance and tidy appearance. Whether you like a classic white tip or a more contemporary twist, this timeless look makes your nails look more beautiful naturally with less work.

You might be surprised to learn how to do a French manicure at home. You can get salon-caliber results with a little practice and the appropriate equipment. Keep in mind that the devil is in the details: a flawless base coat, well-applied tips, and a glossy top coat can all make a big difference.

Accept the timeless allure of the French manicure and relish the self-assurance it bestows. You can maintain your nails looking classy and well-groomed every day with just a few easy steps.

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