Stylish, laconic French manicure has been breaking popularity records for many years. This type of decorative nail coating has many significant advantages. Modern French design is suitable for any length of nails. It is universal today, it can be worn to work, special events or just outings with friends. A classic milky French manicure is the perfect wedding manicure. It is gentle, neat, and does not distract attention from the overall image of the bride. It is chosen by admirers of the classics, and lovers of bold experiments choose stylized and creative options. It is worth tracking down the new trends that will be fashionable in 2022.
French with metallic sheen
Classic and festive French for short or long nails
The traditional natural white jacket never loses its relevance. Hands look well-groomed after visiting the master. Many admirers of this option prefer it because the handles remain as natural as possible. In a classic French manicure, the smile area is painted with white or milky varnish, and the rest of the surface is covered with a translucent nude composition. Many people choose it for another important reason - when coated nails gradually grow, it is not so noticeable to others, and it goes with everything.
gentle natural French manicure
rhinestones and French manicure
If a beautiful French manicure is created on a short length, then the smile line should be as narrow as possible. Maintain symmetry so that all nails look the same. The festive version involves the use of sparkles, sequins, rhinestones, at the edge or near the cuticle. The sequins seem to show through the main color.
A chic, delicate French look looks on long nails, your own or those extended. Thanks to this coating, they look even more elegant and stylish. Choose a milky color if you want to emphasize your youth and freshness. The shape of the nail plate is not of fundamental importance. Experts say that in 2022, manicures for short oval nails will remain popular, but a square French manicure will never go out of fashion, also for long nails.
natural marigolds
square white french
What wedding manicure will be in fashion in 2020?
Classic wedding jacket
A beautiful bride's manicure is an addition to the wedding look. Nails are a continuation of the decoration, so you should pay special attention to the design. When choosing a wedding manicure, pay attention to:
- fashion trends in the nail industry;
- nail length;
- shape of the nail plate;
- wedding color scheme;
- presence of jewelry on hands.
In 2020-2021, wedding stylists do not recommend using gloves as a bride, so beautiful nails are especially relevant. It is better to choose oval or almond-shaped from the shapes. Square nails are not welcome this season.
The trend for fashionable manicure in 2022 is somewhat different from previous years, including the color scheme, so you should approach the choice of design with special care.
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French manicure with sparkles, sequins and rhinestones
You can diversify the classic version by adding glitter, sequins, and other decorative elements. A laid out jacket is created using a special technique. The decor replaces white gel polish on the tips with texture transitions using different nail art techniques. The shade of sparkles or rhinestones is also selected individually; now there is a huge selection of them. A silver or golden shade will look equally good. Similar decor ideas should be chosen for special events - weddings, birthday celebrations, corporate events. The design will highlight the attractiveness of the entire image. You should give preference to nail art with shining sequins when you are planning to wear a chic shiny evening dress.
black jacket with silver holes
fancy French silver
French design and rhinestones
You can decorate each finger or just individual nails, creating bright, unusual accents. The second option is preferable if you are worried that a French manicure with glitter on each finger will look too provocative.
To make a final decision, be sure to study the available design options and look at photos of different types of coating. An elegant manicure with rhinestones is suitable for both young girls and adult women who are accustomed to everyone's attention for bold experiments.
Rhinestones or sparkles can be laid out in a certain shape. Popular options are crown, heart, bunny, flying bird. Any of these designs can be integrated into a French jacket and combined with other designs.
interesting nail design
light nail design with french
French and painted design with gold leaf
Options with lace
This manicure looks very sophisticated on any hand. The combination of white color and graceful lace lines creates a unique look when combined with the right dress and accessories. As an example, the wedding French manicure in the photo on the right looks great.
For the base, delicate shades of pink or translucent varnish are suitable. They highlight the white lines of the lace very well and at the same time do not take away the emphasis from the other elements of the bride’s image. However, you shouldn’t focus only on these colors; other combinations that go with the outfit are also suitable.
Lace can be made using different techniques. It can be:
- Handmade lace designs.
- Lace stencils with direct application.
- Lace stencils applied using a stamp.
Finished lace can also be decorated with sparkles, but the main thing here is not to overdo it: they can both emphasize beauty and grace, and reduce all the work to nothing.
Complex lace itself will look very attractive - a few small stones or a small glitter accent will make a French wedding manicure with lace more expressive.
Beautiful multi-colored jacket with a gradient, ombre effect
The classic French on oval nails is not the only option available. If such decor seems outdated to you, use your imagination, abandon any stereotypes, use current colors and their shades. Change the shape to square or almond. A bright colored French manicure can be made unusual, youthful, using several secrets:
- combination of contrasting colors;
- ombre, gradient;
- using the ombre effect when working with the entire surface of the nail plate.
French white ombre
pink ombre nails
ombre and rhinestones for nail decoration
Milky and nude or white and transparent are not the only available ideas for a French manicure. The smile area can be painted bright yellow, and the entire plate can be painted red or blue. Choose the colors you like. Nowadays blue, light blue, pink, red, brown, black and gray are in fashion. And to create an interesting result, you can apply gel polish using the ombre or gradient technique. The smooth transition of shades of a modern shaded French jacket is striking in its beauty. It is used not only as an autumn and summer design, but in winter and spring too. The best bright French on square and almond shapes. A vertical gradient will visually elongate the nail plate. The trend is to use sequins, sparkles and gold leaf to decorate a jacket.
The smile line itself is made with different shades of gel polish; you can make smooth color transitions, or use sharp contrasting multi-colored tones.
You can see more about designs for short nails here.
gradient design
French and glitter stretch
fashionable design with rhinestones
gradient and French in one bright manicure
Will the “lace” design be relevant?
Lace nail design
Lace manicure is one of the favorite designs of modern brides. Considering the fashion for wedding dresses with lace inserts, it is not surprising that this element has taken root in nail art.
Wedding manicure with lace is performed in several ways:
- Using natural lace inserts;
- Paint with acrylic or gel polish;
- Special stamps are used;
- Cover the nail with a single lace slide.
The location of the lace on the nails also changes. Nails made entirely using the lace technique are no longer relevant. Manicurists use gel polish to paint some elements along the edge of the nails, instead of a jacket or holes, fill half of the nail with guipure or apply the design along the sides.
Preferences in lace colors have also changed. Now, along with the white pattern, black is actively used.
French with stripes, geometry, cobwebs
If you are tired of the classic version, it is worth remembering that one of the main fashion trends in 2022 will be the use of cobwebs, stripes and stains on the surface of the nail plate. These designs can be combined on square and round shapes. The smile area does not have to be made oval; now in fashion, French is oblique, corner, fancy, curly. V-shape is one of the available options. The tips of the nails can be decorated with neat triangles or several separate narrow stripes (double), as well as with geometry.
combination of modern fashion designs with rhinestones
fantasy jacket with flowers and sparkles
fancy French coat is rubbed in and decorated with stripes and rhinestones
interesting French nail design
The sharp French style will still remain relevant, but will gradually give way to softer, rounded shapes. When it comes to the shape and length of the plate, you need to take into account only your own preferences, features of the shape of your hand, and the length of your fingers. Neat almond nails visually lengthen the brush and make it more graceful.
Another popular type of decor is French manicure with a thin web or marble effect. This design can be chosen not only for holidays, but also for every day. Stone textures and animal prints are the main trends in design. They are combined with other effects to obtain an exclusive result.
complex French on matte nails and beads
French in the form of a stone and rhinestone effect
French design with rhinestones and contrasting stripes
fantasy jacket with stripes and a flower
Asymmetry is an important trend for 2022. It will be actively used in manicure art. If you don’t like perfectly straight shapes, if you struggle with perfectionism around you, within yourself, you will like this option. French can be done with an oblique stripe, a side stripe, not a straight line, but a curved one or strokes. Diagonal lines will visually increase the length of the nail plate; such options also look good on short fingers and short square nails.
original black and white jacket decorated with rhinestones
thin lines and French elements
creative jacket with glitter and watercolor
Ideal French shapes
These include the square and most elegant shape - almonds. But, as a rule, the choice depends on the shape of your cuticle. If we talk about the length of the nails, then the French manicure looks luxurious on both long and short nail plates. The main thing is to pay attention to the accuracy of the work, the architecture of the nails and “smiles”.
New French manicure with black and white design
Black and white designs have long been a cool variation of manicure fashion. You can apply a thin line along the edge of the nail with white polish and paint the entire surface of the plate black or vice versa. This option is bold, youthful, it attracts attention, but if you are not afraid of experiments, then you can try it. With a white smile line, you can make black drawings, duplicate white stripes, and add ombre.
The so-called reverse French is quite popular. A thin, semicircular line is applied not to the edge, but along the cuticle. This black and white design looks original. Nowadays it is also painted around the entire circle of the marigold.
black and white nail designs
black and white design with French and rhinestones
black and white French manicure with modern design
geometry and painting on nails
More modern options for black and white design - imitation of a chessboard, adding spots, animal print. They can also be integrated into a French coat, painting one finger or all of them. You can alternate white and black decor on adjacent fingers, this also looks unusual and impressive. A French manicure in the style of “101 Dalmatians” or “zebra stripes” will look good. Such options are often chosen; they are at the peak of popularity.
animal print jacket
rhinestones and fancy French manicure
Interesting video: application instructions
Step-by-step instructions for the video on creating a wedding French manicure with a lace pattern:
- Apply clear base varnish to the surface of the nail.
- Apply a protective agent to the cuticle and around the nail.
- Apply paint to the stencil and distribute it evenly over its surface so that the pattern is clearly visible.
- Using a silicone stamp, transfer the design onto the nail.
- Carefully remove the protective film and use a brush to smooth out the edges of the design.
- After the layer has dried, apply a characteristic white “smile” using a stencil.
- Remove the stencil, align the lines with a brush and dry the layer.
- Finish the manicure with top coat polish.
Unusual matte French, options, trends of this year
We are all used to the fact that French manicure is traditionally covered with a glossy top coat. The surface of each nail has a pleasant shine, and your hands look well-groomed. But now it’s also very fashionable to do matte French.
The combination of matte and glossy looks great. You can even choose one color, but different textures. If you glance briefly at the nails, it will seem that they are painted with the same color of shellac, but if you look closely, you will see that this is such an unusual nail art. It looks equally good if a narrow strip is made of glossy varnish and the entire plate is coated with matte, and vice versa.
You can play not only with the texture and structure of the gel polish, but also with shades. The combination of matte and glossy will only enhance the contrast when using different bright shades. Don't be afraid to experiment. If you have never tried them before, now is the time to choose ideas like these.
interesting design with rhinestones in color
glossy French on matte nails
colored jacket with rhinestones
French and knitted design
minimalism in design
Stylized white jacket
Any classic design needs new interpretations according to the spirit of the times. What makes craftsmen look for new French models. So, new items appeared this year. For example, a stylized French nail design is an exclusive nail design using the basics of geometry, gradient, stamping and other styles.
This French style is made taking into account the bend of the arch of the nail plate. By the way, it greatly expands the boundaries of perception of familiar nail design. Not white “smiles”, but thin lines, geometric shapes and angles decorate the free edge of the nail. Nevertheless, the manicure looks gorgeous.
Combined jacket with patterns, foil and fashionable designs
French manicure can be safely combined with other types of coating:
- drawings;
- floral motifs;
- animal prints;
- rubbing;
- aquarium equipment;
- decor with special foil.
glitter, French and slider in design
aquarium jacket on extended nails
rhinestones and fancy jacket in matte nail design
It is worth considering the most popular ideas that are relevant in 2022. Decor with painting will look good with a classic white or milky jacket. Traditionally, the ring finger is decorated in this way, but now anything is possible. This is one of the popular types of wedding manicure. The lace ornament can be applied with black, colored, or white varnish using a thin brush. Many masters actively use stamping technology to create stylish nail art.
Floral manicure is another unshakable trend that never goes out of style. It can also be safely combined with a French jacket. There are masters who specialize in painting flowers and floral patterns on nails. This manicure looks like a real work of art. If you expand the smile zone on long nails, make it not a thin, white line along the edge, but a wide stripe, then you can draw a floral design directly on it. This will also look stylish and original.
floral french manicure
design with ombre, rhinestones and flowers
flowers in manicure design
French design with rhinestones and painting
Animal prints perfectly complement any modern nail art. Stripes reminiscent of the skin and spots of leopards are painted in different colors and shades in modern manicure.
Rubbing acts as an independent design and as elements complementing other techniques. Often these are curly stripes on the smile line or along the cuticle.
Aquarium technology , which was in fashion several seasons ago, is gradually returning, somewhat transformed. In this design, sequins, large sparkles, and gold leaf are now actively used. This French manicure looks expensive and elegant.
black French on a milk base
textures and shine in design
voluminous decorative jacket in nail design
reverse french with glitter at the cuticle
A design made from special decorative foil is one such option. Based on it, you can apply a design to the entire surface of the nail or create a part - a smile. Metallic shine will be popular next season, so special colored foil - gold leaf - will continue to be actively used by manicurists.
foil on nails
gold leaf around the entire circumference of the nail
French sequins in a gradient design
#4 Wedding jacket with rhinestones
As you know, a girl’s best friend is diamonds, and if we are talking about a wedding celebration, then rhinestones will be the bride’s best assistants. In a wedding jacket, rhinestones look advantageous and beautiful; they can “light up” even the most laconic nail art.
To create a chic wedding manicure, several types of rhinestones are used:
- liquid crystals are stones that have a gel consistency that hardens under the influence of an LED or UV lamp. Liquid stones look chic and elegant, but have a significant drawback - they are unusually soft and unstable to external damage. Liquid stones are most often used to create ceremonial nail art for 1-2 days, but they are impractical for everyday looks.
- Swarovski crystals are legendary stones that are presented in different colors. Swarovski crystals differ from ordinary rhinestones in their indescribable radiance and glow, which looks incredibly beautiful on brides’ nails. Inlay with Swarovski rhinestones looks amazingly beautiful on almond and square nails.
- pearls are elegant white beads that harmonize perfectly with a similar necklace on the bride’s neck.
Neon or acid yellow jacket 2020-2021: photo ideas
French is no longer just its classic form, where the tip of the nail is painted in one color. Recently, experts have expanded this technique and introduced many innovations into it. Each of these types has its own distinctive features. And each one looks very stylish and interesting when paired with neon and acidic shades.
Fan manicure French spring 2020
The term fan french appeared in fashion relatively recently. It is used to designate a bright, unusual nail design that is only vaguely reminiscent of a French manicure. What the classic and fun French have in common is the presence of a smile at the tip of the nail. However, in the new variation of French design, even it radically changes its appearance. Now at the tip of the nail, instead of a clear white border, you can see:
- gentle drops flowing down to one side;
- multiple stripes of varying widths;
- winding lines;
- floral motifs.
To use a fan jacket, a variety of decorative elements are often used:
- foil
- kamifubuki;
- rhinestones;
- glitter and other details.
As for the design options, it all depends on the flight of fancy. Fan French has no restrictions. The only condition is that all the elements must be harmoniously combined with each other so that a complete picture is formed at the fingertips.
Combinations of French spring 2022 with other types of manicure
In the spring of 2022, French does not have to be self-sufficient. You can combine its variations with various nail design techniques, including:
- moon manicure;
- ombre style;
- striped design;
- modeling
Moreover, several options can be used on one hand at once, resulting in a single composition.
Just don’t forget that interesting designs and combinations attract attention to your hands. Feel free to go to the salon to create unusual compositions on your nails
But before that, make sure that your hands look flawless and your skin is not dry. And then a magnificent effect will be ensured.
Elegant snow-white jacket
For the most solemn, festive and important events, a French jacket will be an excellent option. If desired, the design can be decorated with glitter, tear-off foil, creating a “unicorn tear” design. And also with crystal chips, rubbing or, for example, Velor glitter.
In a word, white color will be a very elegant solution. It makes the handles noticeable, but at the same time it will suit any color of the image from red to blue.
