French manicure is a timeless classic. It is one of those styles that will always look great and fit absolutely any occasion. How to do French nails to make them aesthetic and durable? We'll guide you!
How to do a French UV gel nails at home? Creating a beautiful French isn't difficult, although you'll need to practice a bit to achieve perfect smile lines. Here are a few steps that will take you to a fabulous styling.
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Preparing cuticles and nail plate
This is a mandatory step that will make all subsequent steps easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Push back the cuticles using a special pusher or a wooden stick. If necessary, carefully trim them. Buff the nail plate with a buffer block to remove impurities and unevenness. Thoroughly clean the cuticles and nails with a cleaner.
Applying the base
This product strengthens the natural nail plate, protects it from discoloration, and enhances the durability of the manicure. Choose a base onto which you will apply your chosen UV gel colour lacquer, or opt for a cover base, which combines colour and base. Such products are characterized by a thick consistency, strengthen the plate, and excellently camouflage any imperfections.
Try a rubber base for UV gel varnishes like Semilac BB Base Nude in a natural beige shade or Semilac BB Base Rose in a delicate pink colour. Apply a thin layer, making sure not to flood the cuticles, as this is not only an aesthetic problem but also affects the durability of the manicure. Secure the free edge and cure under a UV/LED lamp.
Creating smile lines
Now it's time for the trickiest task, creating the smile line. Whether you want the decoration to be subtle and almost invisible or wider and more pronounced, try the Multitool 2-in-1, whose thin tip allows for very precise work. Dip the brush in a bit of lacquer (you can pour a drop onto a palette to make it easier to pick up). Apply it slightly above the free edge and draw from the centre of the nail to the sidewall. Do the same on the other side. Then fill in the free edge. Grab another brush, dip it in cleaner, and smooth out any unevenness on the smile line. Cure under the lamp. As you can see, the perfect French is within reach!
Sealing with top coat
A finished French nail styling requires sealing with a top coat. This will make it beautiful and durable. You can use a glossy or matte top coat, which creates a really interesting effect on French nails.
How to do coloured French?
Wondering if coloured French manicure is even a good idea? Yes, absolutely! Currently, French manicure is extremely fashionable in absolutely every variation. And since all methods are allowed, go wild! Do you fancy black-gold, pink-navy, or neon French? Execute it exactly following the above instructions, choosing the colours that interest you.
Conclusion
If you're hesitant, search the internet for inspiration. You'll surely find interesting tutorials where professionals working in beauty salons every day demonstrate brilliant nail styling and help create the perfect French UV gel nails step by step.
Now you know how to do French at home. Practice boldly and experiment to create your favourite version of French mani, in which you'll feel fabulous!
