French manicure is a classic for all time. The only thing women can regret is that they did not invent it before. But now he is and his popularity is literally going wild, so much so that numerous varieties of French have begun to appear. What are they like? One of the most popular is matte French manicure. It would seem that we are changing only the top coating, and the effect is stunning. Let's find out more about this trend.
About matte finish
Initially, a top-coat varnish, which is applied over a colored one, could give the nails an extremely glossy, mirror-like shine. Later, matte shades began to appear in the pallets of ordinary varnishes. They lasted, of course, no more than 2-3 days, but looked unique and original. By the way, matte were mostly dark tones - the color of the sea wave, lilac, Marsala, dark blue, etc. But soon there were gel varnishes that can not be applied to the nail without a fixative. And here opaque pigments have gained unprecedented popularity - now they could cover not only dark, but also bright, as well as light colors. So there was a hit in the beauty industry - matte French manicure. Photos of such nail art and its varieties, we propose to consider below.
Classic version
There’s nothing to say. Simply with the help of gel polish, the master makes you a standard jacket, after which he puts a matte fixer on it. The result exceeds all expectations - the nails look expressive and at the same time natural, nail art turns out to be an original, but recognizable, long-loved old jacket. A matte French manicure in a classic version will be relevant always and everywhere - in everyday life, on holidays, when going out and even at a wedding. By the way, both pinkish varnish as a base and flesh-colored with brown pigment will look equally relevant here.
Gradient classic
French ombre manicure is a hit that appeared in 2011, and its popularity lasted until the present moment. He looks incredibly gentle, feminine, at the same time original and elegant. Most often, for such nail art they use a glossy mirror finish and even resort to using pearl rubbing to make it even more fabulous and magical. But we decided to pacify this flight of fantasy a little and cover this gradient with a matte top. The result was very original, non-standard, but still feminine, restrained and gentle. Matte French manicure with gel polish, made using the ombre technique - an alternative for those who are fed up with the classic version and wanted a little change. As a rule, such nail art does not require additional design in the form of rubbing, rhinestones, sparkles, etc. It is self-sufficient, expressive and original.
Holiday Variations
As a rule, for the holidays women choose glossy nail coatings, complementing them with even greater shine - rhinestones, sequins and other delights. But the current fashion for restraint and naturalness prevailed over this “sparkle” and a new trend appeared - a French matte manicure with a design of rhinestones. The photo below shows the most modest version of this nail art. It will be relevant even after the holiday - it will perfectly complement both business suits and casual dresses. But if you are a fan of brighter solutions, then the number of rhinestones is not difficult to increase, to decorate with them not only ring fingers, but also other fingers. This type of manicure, although it is considered expressive and festive, remains restrained and chaste.
Darker than night
Every modern fashionista knows very well that French manicure can be black. Perhaps this statement is shocking to some, but in practice for many years the darkest shade of the palette has been used to create such nail art. There are many variations: black in a matte French manicure can replace a beige tone, and the tops will remain white, or vice versa, serve as a fill for the tips of the nails. Fans of saturated shades often choose black for painting the tips, and the main color is saturated with red, burgundy or even dark blue. However, the most popular version of black French manicure is matte and glossy at the same time. The ends stand out due to the glossy top, and the base of the nail remains matte. This style looks minimalistic, always appropriate and very original.
Chrome French
This is one of the most striking and extreme options for French manicure. It seems to be modest and sustained in a calm palette, but it looks so attractive that it is simply impossible to pass by. So, matte French manicure, in which the base of the nail is filled with standard nude varnish and covered with a matte top, and the tips are tinted in metallic color and covered with a mirror rub. Such a design seemed to be created for young, stylish and purposeful girls. He absorbed the tenderness of the classic jacket and the audacity of modern fashion trends. The result was a non-standard and original mix, which has been in great demand for many years.
In the color of summer
In recent years, the relevance of bright and juicy colors in nail art has not fallen at all, and on the contrary, has grown. Such shades are in great demand in the summer, when the mood requires more summer, sun and sea. Previously, such a bright palette and French manicure did not touch each other, but walked in parallel. But nowadays it is quite realistic to combine these two trends and create something incredibly original, new and unique. Shades can be varied as you like. Often, the nail is covered only with colorless varnish, and its tip is painted in one or more bright colors. Turquoise, yellow, blue or purple can be the basis, and the tip will be white or chrome. Such nail art is so unique and bright that it does not require additional design in the form of rhinestones, sequins or sparkles. It is independent and attractive, and ideal for a hot vacation.
Conclusion
The modern beauty industry has expanded our understanding of what French manicure can be. A matte top, an abundance of colors, the use of dark shades and even black tones - all this is now implied by the name "french". Only the foundation of the manicure has survived - the tip of the nail and its base should be painted in different colors. Nevertheless, the remaining fans of the unshakable classics can be transformed a bit by applying a matte finish on the French. Nail art will not become more impudent or defiant, but it will noticeably freshen and look more original. Do not be afraid to experiment, especially with nails, because repainting them is a mere trifle. Who knows, and maybe the color that you were so afraid of before, will really suit you and take root on your hands.