The desire to look stylish, from hair to the tips of the nails, the girls laid somewhere on the gene level. And, by the way, the choice of manicure sometimes causes enough difficulties. Lunar French will appeal to those who can not decide on the existing types of design. This is the latest fashion!
What it is?
Lunar French is an original French manicure, where the smile line stands out not from the free edge, but near the cuticle. This type of design got its name due to its location. Lunula is a small, up to 2 mm, section of the nail near the cuticle, which is clearly visible to the naked eye.
When did it gain popularity?
Initially, the lunar jacket appeared at the end of the last century, but it was quickly forgotten, since the nail industry was undergoing significant changes. But just a few years ago, he became fashionable again. Dita von Teese, a well-known retro lover, began to decorate their nails. At the same time, the lunar French jacket began to appear more and more often among the models of world catwalks. And this type of design has revived in modern times.
Classic version
There are only two large categories of this type of manicure in color scheme - classic and color moon nail art. It was the first option that was in demand in the thirties of the past century. What is he like? Lunula is not varnished, remaining a natural shade, while the rest of the nail plate is highlighted in bright color. The lunar French (photo above) in the classic version is made quite simple.
Execution technology
For a manicure, only a few components are required:
- bright varnish;
- base and top;
- cliches for a french.
If necessary, then the nails are filed or trimmed first. After that, a very thin layer is coated with a transparent quick-drying base. When it dries and stops sticking, stick the stencil. This is done in the same way as with ordinary classic French manicure, only near the cuticle, and not at the free edge. The nail plate is coated with bright varnish. If necessary, in two or three layers. When the varnish dries, the stencil is removed. Ready moon jacket is covered with a top. Or transparent varnish, if there is no special fixative.
Moon fan
This type of design is performed in two colors: one for the lunula, the other for the nail bed. The colored moon jacket (photo above) became popular just a few years ago - in 2009. And it looks amazing. Masters of nail service every time try to improve this manicure. Lunar French (photos are given as an example of possible color combinations) is made as simple as the classic version.
Fun Technology
It will be required:
- two colored varnishes;
- base and top;
- Round or patterned stencils.
The nails are carefully filed so that there is a beautiful and suitable shape. Excess dust is brushed off. The nail plates are coated with a thin layer so that it dries quickly. First, the base color that has been selected is applied. After drying, stencils are glued. Evenly and symmetrically on all nails. The second color overlaps the area near the cuticle - lunula. When it dries, the stencil is carefully removed, and the design is fixed with a top. It turns out a colorful beautiful manicure. The lunar French jacket (photo of the original design with a foil below) is undergoing changes now, since the fashion does not stand still, and the requirements of modern ladies are becoming higher.
Jewelry Options
Often used to complement the design and rhinestones, and painting, and spot painting. Or alternatively with foil, as shown above. He came into fashion just a year ago. Usually, the foil is first glued to the nails, and then they cover it with colored varnish. Anyone to taste. The color scheme is used very different - silver and white, gold and black, non-ferrous metallic and lacquer to match. It all depends on the intended composition. For example, colors can be matched to match the dress and accessories. Such a manicure will look very appropriate and spectacular.
Double moon design
Yes, there is one. Double moon jacket. How to make it yourself? What is he like? First of all, this is a French manicure, where the free edge and lunula are highlighted in separate colors at the same time. It is noteworthy that this type of design is suitable exclusively for owners of long nails. It is completely inappropriate on a small and wide nail plate, since it will make it even shorter and wider. Dual design exists in plain and color. However, each of them must be appropriate and acceptable.
Execution technology
For manicure, two colored varnishes and stencils will be required. Top and base remain mandatory, as no design is complete without them. When the nails are prepared, they are coated with colored varnish. Then, stencils are glued to the dry layer: at the free edge and at the cuticle. They are also covered by a second colored varnish. Usually one shade. Although some do not mind experimenting with different colors for this. Again, if the length of the nails allows. The finished design is fixed with the top after removing the stencils. A double moon jacket is popular with owners of extended nails.
Is it worth doing?
Each girl decides what kind of manicure she needs to do. And lunar design appeals to quite a few ladies. Firstly, it is quite sophisticated and original. Secondly, it is easy. Thirdly, nails of even a small length look spectacular. However, you should be wary of such a design. Lunula should not be highlighted too much, otherwise the nails will look even shorter and wider than they actually are. Patterned stencils are used when boring and classic rounded ones are already boring. Or when the length of the nail plate allows. Decorations are added as desired. However, it is worth remembering that everything is good in moderation: the more decor elements, the more manicure will look more vulgar and vulgar. That is why the masters try to focus only on one or two fingers. This does not overload the composition, making it harmonious and elegant.