French appeared in fashion many years ago. Shellac style design began to conquer women's hearts quite recently. This is a fairly durable technical material, with the help of which many masters create the most original and completely unexpected works of art. Moreover, the design variation, thanks to him, simply has no limits. We invite you to familiarize yourself with several types of decor for women’s nails in the style of French manicure using shellac.
Special advantages of shellac with classic French
It has long been known that French manicure occupies a special place among all types of manicure. After all, this option is universal, as it is ideal for all occasions. And this is the most important requirement of many fashionistas. The design of women's nails is not scary even with the fact that more and more new technologies are coming into the world of fashion. This type of manicure can be easily done at home and without much effort. This will take a little time, but the result can be incredibly tender and original.
French manicure in the usual design (in a beige tone) is always of particular interest. The thing is that when the nails grow quickly, the line covered with the base is invisible. This gives you a unique opportunity to wear this manicure for as long as possible.
How to make French shellac?
If you decide to make this design for the first time, then you should contact a specialized salon. It is there that experienced masters will easily create a beautiful “smile” on your nails. Also, specialists will pre-treat the plate so that the French shellac lasts a long time and pleases its owner for at least one month. It is worth remembering that such pleasure will cost you a certain amount. Applying shellac (French) to nails costs approximately 500-1000 rubles. It all depends on the degree of skill of the specialist.
If you want to save money on manicures and learn how to coat your nails with shellac yourself, then you should stock up on the necessary attributes. You will need a lamp to dry the gel, several different brushes, smile strips, a base and matching polish colors, and a finishing coat. Don't forget manicure supplies and things like nail polish remover or degreaser with wipes. How to make French shellac at home? Let's look at step-by-step instructions for creating a classic design.
Variation of the decor of women's nails French shellac
French has always been and will be considered self-sufficient in all its senses. But for those who want to add something incredible to their French manicure, the craftsman’s skill and all kinds of design devices (rhinestones, sparkles, foil) will come to the rescue.
French nail polish
If you are in doubt about the best way to do a French manicure at home at minimal cost, then start with a regular one.
nail polish. Both ready-made kits and all components separately are available for sale. The kits usually include:
- base coat;
- pink camouflage;
- white nail polish for a smile;
- top coat for durability and shine.
To get an even smile line the first time, use stencils for a French manicure.
Double French manicure with shellac
Many beauties and fashionistas love to combine several colors in their manicure. This feminine whim can even be fulfilled in a French manicure. It looks quite unusual and original. But the most important thing is that this manicure option can perfectly complement any clothing style. But it is worth considering that the clothes must have at least one shade that is present in the nail design.
French manicure with shellac - what will you need for the job?
Do you dream of doing a shellac French manicure at home, but are you afraid that it won’t work? Know that this is quite possible. You cannot do without the following tools and materials:
- tongs, scissors (manicure);
- nail files with varying degrees of abrasive;
- a stick intended for processing cuticles (orange);
- remover - a liquid with a softening effect;
- base - varnish;
- white varnish, if necessary, a pastel coating;
- top product;
- brush for drawing a smile (thin), you can also use stencils.
If you don’t have a complete set of tools in your home, you can purchase it at a specialty store. Before you start creating a French manicure with shellac at home, it won’t hurt to watch a thematic video.
As you understand, the accuracy of the finished result depends on the evenness of the smile drawn with shellac on the free end of the nail plate. Without experience in this matter, it is better to purchase special stencils in the form of stickers of different shapes (they are straight, triangular, oval).
When purchasing, keep in mind that the strips can only be used once, so you need to take them with a reserve. These must be high quality stickers, because too cheap ones will stick strongly to the surface of the nail, thereby spoiling the base coat. It is not recommended to use adhesive tape for these purposes.
French shellac in chevron style
The name of the manicure sounds original, and most importantly, it fully confirms the incredible result. The main difference from other types of French manicure is that the entire smile line is applied in the form of sharp corners. And the most amazing thing is that the width of the smile zone can be either narrow or wide. This French style gives fashionistas the opportunity to create incredible options for modern manicure. Moreover, the angle of the French manicure can be performed not only in the center of the nail, but also offset in the desired direction. Some masters sometimes offer a manicure design option where each nail is done with a different angle and offset of the corners.
French with shellac: 10 options
Many masters ask the question - which Shellac to buy for a French manicure? What colors are better to take? Which of the two whites is better to choose? And many other interesting questions. Especially for you, I will describe in detail what types of French manicure can be done using different Shellac colors and what is their fundamental difference.
I will indicate shellac colors in their serial numbers. All shades have their own numbers, you can study them on the website in the “Shellac CND Main Palette” section.
Option 1: classic
The first collection featured a classic French duet, No. 1 Cream Puff and No. 2 Negligee. The first number is a boiling white, the most pigment-rich tone, intended exclusively for creating a classic smile line. The second number is soft pink, almost transparent with a slight neon tint. If your client asks for a “clear” classic French, offer him this combination: No. 2 will serve as the basis, and draw the smile line No. 1.
Option 2: calm or “mattifying” French
The basis in it is No. 13 Beau - this is a soft pink shellac with a mattifying effect, which can cover up some defects: yellowed nails of a smoker, the presence of white avitamin deficiency spots (found in most people), “mattify” imperfections that arise after removing artificial nails, remove yellowing after an incipient and already treated pseudomonas infection, etc. Plus No. 26 Studio White is a less saturated white, but dense. Compared to No. 1, it contains less pigment and therefore is easier to work with (it does not curl during polymerization in the lamp, depending on the thickness of the laid layer).
Option 3: French on a transparent nail plate, without a tone effect. For this base, use No. 23 - Clearly Pink - this is a transparent pink without pearl or micro-shine.
Option 4: French manicure against a background of moonstone. Base - No. 28 Moonlight & Roses + any white for a smile.
Option 5: shimmering jacket:
Based on No. 35 Silver Vip Status, video example:
Option 6: the same shimmering one, but only with a golden micro-shine - No. 36 VIP Gold Status
Option 7: decoration with holographic glitter - any background, any of the white ones plus Shellac No. 20 Mother of Pearl - these are colored glitter on a transparent base. You can also use it to decorate any color and design.
Option 8: decoration with pieces of multi-colored mica on a transparent base - No. 27 Zillionaire.
Option 9: use shellac No. 09857 Grapefruit Sparkle as a base. This is the most delicate pink color with a micro-shine color.
Option 10: colored French manicure. Draw the smile line with any bright or contrasting color, and choose your favorite from the above shades as a basis.
I wish you new discoveries and bright impressions!
French with an oblique smile line
This is an incredible type of nail design where the smile line can appear as a straight line and also as an oblique curve. It all depends on the inclination of the corner itself. For example, for girls with a reserved character, a French jacket is ideal, in which the smile line is drawn quite thin and with a slight slope. Well, for those fashionistas who have a confident and persistent disposition, you can try using a wide smile line in your nail design, which is completely painted in the desired color shade.
How to make an express French look with ready-made Dashing Diva tips
Do you urgently need a French manicure at home, but you don’t have a UV lamp and your drawing skills are failing? Keep on hand the new product from Dashing Diva - the new generation of Virtual Nails French false nails. In our video tutorial, we talk about this miracle product and show how you can “conjure up” a long-lasting manicure in a matter of minutes.
Another new product from this brand is French Wrap Plus tips. With their help, you will make an equally neat French jacket with your own hands, if you carefully look at our photo tutorial.
French shellac matte finish
For shellac, there is an amazing finishing coat with a matte effect. Using this device, you can create unique types of manicure without spending a lot of time and effort. The lack of shine gives women's fingers elegance and nobility. The only drawback is that all light shades of varnish almost quickly get dirty and take on an unusable appearance.
French manicure with shellac with floral print
For romantic and graceful female natures, a French manicure with a floral print is ideal. This particular option has a smile line drawn in the form of small flowers and petals. This version of the manicure will harmonize perfectly with a summer and airy sundress. In addition, this nail design can be used even in the cold season. Especially if the clothing style also has a floral pattern. Moreover, to make buds you can use different color shades of varnish or even combine several colors at once.
Shellac is an amazing coating that is an excellent assistant when creating a French manicure. Its peculiarity is that if any error is made in creating a manicure, you can easily erase the damaged layer and apply a new one. Simple gel polishes do not provide this opportunity. Otherwise, all the time and labor may be completely wasted. And it will lead to great disappointment. So you shouldn’t experiment, it’s better to use high-quality material. Namely, shellac.
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Variety of shellac: what is reverse French?
Women pay special attention to their appearance. To look beautiful and attractive, many of them visit beauty salons, where they “trust” their beauty to experienced cosmetologists. Manicure deserves great attention from women, because well-groomed hands and nails are an important indicator. Modern technology of long-term manicure - shellac, allows you to satisfy this need for beauty and grooming. And a variety of design solutions, for example, reverse French
, will help make any fantasy come true.
Shellac - a new technology for fashionistas
Many representatives of the fair sex prefer shellac as a type of nail coating. This manicure technology is based on coating the nail plate with a special gel. The method of applying varnish remains unchanged and practical. The use of gel was the reason that many women preferred this particular type of coating, forgetting about the previously popular extensions. Shellac gel ensures long-lasting manicure wear and amazing durability.
Externally, shellac is similar to the usual nail polish. Its application differs only in that the varnish layer must be dried using an ultraviolet lamp. To create a strong and long-lasting manicure, you need to apply several layers of varnish, each of which needs to be dried. For this purpose there is a “base” coat, a skim coat, a color varnish and a “fixing” varnish. Correct treatment of the nail plate and correct application of varnish will make it possible to dry it without problems and create a truly high-quality manicure that will last from two to three weeks without losing its original appearance.
Advantages and benefits of the
shellac
- Among the advantages of shellac, one can safely note its durability and strength. Long-term wear of this type of manicure is ensured by its unique properties and application technique. A properly done manicure will not crack or lose its appearance, so when choosing a shellac specialist, you should only contact experienced beauty salon specialists.
- Even regular use of shellac does not harm the nail plate, since the varnish does not contain formaldehyde and toluene, which are harmful to the body and can lead to allergic reactions. Moreover, the shellac film protects the nail from adverse environmental influences and prevents delamination and brittleness.
- When visiting a beauty salon, you can be confident not only in the quality of the service offered, but also in a large selection of color palettes, which gives you the opportunity to fantasize and fulfill the wishes of each client. Shellac allows you to create patterns on the nail plate, just like regular polish, but the durability of its wear is impressive.
“Reverse” French – a popular nail design
Reverse French technique
or “anti-french” is an updated and modified version of the French manicure. The “reverse” French is an “inverted” variation of the classic French. The nail plate is not completely painted. In order to create a “reverse” jacket, you should leave a thin area near the cuticle (in the shape of a semicircle) unpainted. This technique allows you to use multiple colors to create a variety of nail designs.
