Celebrity manicurists give us their best tips (pun intended).
After a multi-decade hiatus, it’s safe to say that the French manicure has officially made a comeback.
“It was an understated and classic look that complemented costumes without upstaging the look.”
Photo: Getty Images
These are essentially squishy stampers that you gently push your nail into for a quick and easy tip.
You’ll be left with a perfectFrench tip!
Use a Sticker Guide
Stickers are another cheat for an easy, flawless French manicure.
Next, go in with your preferred tip color and paint.
The sticker allows you to paint “outside of the lines.”
Wait for the tip color to dry, then gently peel back the sticker to reveal a crisp line.
you could also put some polish on a makeup sponge and use the same technique.
This keeps everything more steady and uniform, minimizing the risk of wayward lines.
Use a fine brush to add a line of color all along the cuticle.
Your cuticle can be your guide and help you keep your hand steady.
Hint: Have the crossbar of the A sit at the tip of the nail.
Then fill in the color within the lines.
(You’ll probably want to have a cleanup brush handy just to fix any wayward polish.)
Sritipan swears by a clean-up brush.
“A clean-up brush is a nail artist’s best friend.
Lippmann says to start with a nice base coat to extend the life of your mani.
Once the color’s applied, give it some time to dry.
Lippmann says that a very common mistake is to apply the sheer top coat before the tip has dried.
TryFrench manicures in bold combinations of bright colors, play with texture, or opt for an inverted shape.
