Popular French Manicure Designs
French manicures are a popular trend among women for very good reason – it’s very universal, and is just as appropriate for jeans as it is for prom dress.
The classic French manicure has a light pink or nude base coat, with the tips of the fingernails painted bright white. But every now and then women like to add a bit of glamour to the French manicure, and this is effortlessly done by including designs to their nails.
French manicure designs are usually accomplished in nail salons. This is for the reason that salons have all the equipment (and talent) necessary to create some astonishing designs.
A popular method of applying a French manicure is by using an airbrush machine, which gives the nails a smooth, even line when painting the tips white. Manicurists frequently use this machine to create beautiful designs.
For example, rather than airbrushing a standard white line on the tips, you can use a stencil to create upward points that resemble triangles. This gives the classic look of a French manicure while providing a special and unique touch.
If you want to add color, the manicurist can draw or airbrush a small design on your fingernail. Popular designs include symbolic holiday designs, such as pumpkins for the fall, Christmas trees for the winter or hearts for Valentine’s Day. Other designs often used for French manicures are letter initials, palm trees, or flowers.
Other designs popular among French manicures include the application of tiny gems or stones. These add a small touch of “sparkle” to your manicure. The stones can be applied individually or with a painted design to finish your desired look. The manicurist applies those using small tweezers and a bit of nail glue, then coats them using a clear top coat. This helps to seal the stones and prevent them from chipping off. You can also add these to one fingernail on each hand, or apply them to all 10 nails for additional special glamour.
Another popular design used on the French manicure is known as “nail tattoos.” These are transfers rubbed onto your nail directly from printed paper. They are very similar to the application of faux tattoos, and are then covered with a top coat to help maintain longevity. These come in a wide variety of designs, and the salon should be able to offer you a selection of available nail tattoos.
Finally, for those looking for a more extreme approach to nail designs, a popular trend called nail piercing is now available. Nail piercing is typically done on acrylic nails instead of actual nails. This is because once a real fingernail is pierced, it is almost impossible to repair the nail later without having to cut it down. Using a small ear piercing gun, the manicurist pierces the nail with a tiny earring. These are typically studs or small gems. This procedure costs about $10 extra to your manicure.
With so many options available for French manicure designs, women now have the ability to customize their manicure and go beyond the traditional look. Ask your manicurist for ideas on different nail designs.
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