Double french nails are one of the varieties of French manicure. It is versatile, simple to perform, and therefore popular with all fashionistas. You can easily make it yourself or order it from a salon master. It is in demand among beauties of different ages and social status.
Content:
- Which nails are suitable
- New for 2021
- How to do it yourself
- The best gel polish ideas
- Wedding manicure
Historical digressions
French was not invented in France, as many people who call this performance French believe. Its creator is an American cosmetology company, and the date of its birth is 1976. The first drawing of this color was this: a pink plate and a perfectly white ending.
But over time, designers got tired of a too modest type of manicure, when the stripe is one and only white, and the base itself has a natural pink tint. The craftsmen began to fantasize and came up with types of work with additional lines, kinks, combinations of different textures, adding monograms and drawings.
Now this performance is already worn by almost all women of all ages and at the same time they make it with a gel polish, which allows you to wear this beauty on your hands for two to three weeks without correction.
The name of the creator of this convenience is Jeff Pink, who named his invention French after a furor at a fashion show. At the moment, more and more often they use a double technique, in which a third gamut of colors is additionally used and a "smile" is clearly doubled.
Which nails are suitable
For the decorating technique under consideration, medium and short nails are ideal. It is better that the base for the work is of sufficient length. Then the two shades will look more original and natural. The plate itself should be round or square.
Then the "smile" is drawn and looks very beautiful. It is also important to take into account the length of the fingers. If they are not thin and graceful, but you should carefully select the shades so that the hand does not look wide and heavy.
New for 2021
A woman's taste will reveal her following the trends of the current season. In 2021, there are some particularly fashionable trends that are popular and visible on the fingers of almost all trendsetters.
Key trends in 2021:
- With glitter... This is the well-known millennium jacket, which is performed using a special gel with ready-made glitters. This decoration can be used on both color ranges and on the base. Manufacturers have developed many special varieties of such material, so it will not be difficult to make such a technique yourself.
- Baby boomer. This is a color transition from white at the free edge to beige closer to the cuticle. With the double type, there is also a separate shade between them. The transition is smooth and differs in that it does not have a clear border, as in the classic decor.
- Gradient with a vertical stripe. To make such beauty, you need to take scotch tape and aeropuffing. The shades also flow smoothly from the free edge to the cuticle, but this is just the base. The dark ending is created using airpuffing. The shine is shaded with adhesive tape.
- Straight with foil. Ideal for beginners to avoid using a paintbrush. Instead of the classics, prints are made on the fingertips with the help of foil.
- Reverse option. This is when a curved line of two shades is not at the edge of the working space, but at the cuticle. Suitable for almond-shaped forms.The fashion trend is metal stripes at the base.
- Application of inscriptions. Various stickers with the most interesting inscriptions can be found in any store for craftsmen and lovers of beautiful decor.
- Geometry. Still relevant. You can choose both a color pattern and a strict black and white.
- Long lines. Looks good on long fingers, on thin graceful aristocratic hands.
Some examples:
For those who want to stand out, abstraction is used.
The combination of abstraction and foil looks very nice.
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How to do it yourself
To do a French manicure yourself, you need to clearly understand the classic instructions and general rules for performing such work.
Creativity and patience are important. Then there is an opportunity to get a work of art at the exit. But there can be many attempts.
General rules
There are a few basics that any aspiring master should learn:
- The end points of the line in question are indicated in advance.
- The key to the success of the double type of technique is the right shades and tones to get the job done
- ... When using a double type, they should not be larger than the base in total.
- A picture is created on the pre-processed nail plates.
There are several very different ways to make your own jacket.
Option one: with a template
For this method, a variety of ready-made stencils are used. They are easy to use, they do not cost a lot of money, and the result is guaranteed to be smooth and beautiful.
There are two types of templates:
- disposable, vinyl or paper;
- reusable, plastic or metal.
When creating beauty yourself it is best to practice disposable. The creation algorithm is as follows:
- Give the free edge of both hands the same shape and size.
- Remove the previous layer of varnish or gel.
- Apply cuticle remover and push back with an orange stick.
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Apply a base coat and seal the end of the nail.
- Apply a translucent varnish or a layer of pink or the basic tone that was originally conceived.
- Using tweezers, separate the adhesive backing from the stencil.
- Step back a few mm from the free edge and stick the stencil, press with a stick so that there are no irregularities or bubbles.
- Cover part of the edge with two layers of white and an additional one, so that you get two lines that match each other in compatibility. Not only light colors look good, but also completely different ones, the main thing is that they do not contradict each other.
- Peel off the strips.
At the final stage, it is necessary to cover the work with a top.
Brush work
You can do without any templates, but in this case, you need to be able to draw the desired "smile" with a brush in two lines at once. The brushes should be medium-sized villi.
The brush should be flat and flattened on both sides just before use.
Work algorithm:
- Remove the cuticle, prepare the field for work, shape.
- You need to draw by applying the flat part of the tool to the plate in the direction of its axis.
- The brush should move abruptly and change the angle. The line is drawn along a natural outline.
- Clearly separate the two types of shades and make two separate lines.
- Paint over the rest of the free nail.
- Apply clear varnish.
More experienced masters work in this way, but beginners do not interfere with trying.
The instruction is simple:
Ideas with stripes
The most suitable options for working with a double jacket are stripes.
Stripes of a non-standard sample are successful:
- transverse;
- curved;
- wavy;
- vertical.
When using stripes, the base should be neutral in tone.
The best gel polish ideas
There are more than enough options for performing the considered technique. Here both lovers of the classics and those who are close to originality and extravagance will find ideas for themselves.
The image can be selected for any event, for combination with different types of costumes. A well-chosen idea can emphasize individuality and turn a housewife into a queen.
Here are just a few ideas for using gel polishes:
- Pink. The base can be very diverse from light to dark peach shades. Lines of two scales are allowed and triangular in shape, and the space can be increased if its length is not enough.
- Dark. Visually shortens the length, and therefore does not suit everyone. The shorter its length, the thinner the black stripe should be. But this option always looks extravagant. Between the base and the dark stripe, there should be an acceptable shade that matches the combination. With the right choice of additional tone, the black line will not look so sharp.
- Idea with acrylic molding or gel creating a volumetric design.
- Ethnic pattern refreshes the appearance and gives bright colors.
When choosing and applying a gel, it must be borne in mind that it will last for at least two weeks. It is important that the color and style are combined with the daily wardrobe that the lady will wear during this period.
Add drawings, rhinestones, sparkles
For a festive or simply unusual decoration, a variety of performance technologies are used. For example, a huge number of special images of translations offered on the market are used as a picture.
The advantages of such translations:
- a huge selection of ornaments;
- flawless result;
- ease of implementation.
Some sliders do not look different from the drawing, which is made by a professional. Best of all, according to experts, pictures with lace patterns look. Also popular are stripes, geometric patterns, flowers.
One of the most fashionable trends today is the dotted ornament. He is able to emphasize any image, from gently romantic to purely business. The points are applied using professional dots, as well as matches, toothpicks.
Another decoration option is sequins. They give a solemn look and are used for the holidays. Jewelry in the form of broken glass is popular.
Experts advise choosing such a manicure for special occasions, since in everyday life it can look too pretentious and at the same time not practical.
Wedding manicure
The bride will look perfect on her main day. An impeccable hairstyle, a chic dress, a happy appearance, a smile on your face and, of course, beauty in your arms. There are more than enough holiday ideas.
Trends in 2021 for such an event:
- For a celebration in the Greek style with a dress on the floor, you need to choose a beige and cream background and complement it with an openwork decor, which will not intersect with the lace ornament of the dress.
- For a change, you need to choose an additional second shade so that it does not weigh down the image and at the same time is combined with the main tone.
- You can use sculpting to add a floral theme to your fingers, which will always come in handy during a wedding.
- French technique using geometry. The pattern will look good if it is done on only 1-2 accent fingers.
When creating the image of the bride, it is worth remembering that in all appearance it is desirable not more than two bright colors.
This means that if there is a bright flower in the head and a similar accessory is present in the image, then the fingers are made in calm colors. Otherwise, the image will be too overloaded.
French manicure remains at the peak of its popularity. The double jacket is especially popular because it allows you to combine a variety of shades on accent fingers.
When creating an image, it is important to consider that such delight lasts for about two weeks. All this time, you need to select a wardrobe that matches the creativity of fashion masters.