Camila Cabello recently sported this super-chic version of a French mani on the red carpet.
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French manicureshave been around since the 1970s.
We asked celebrity manicurist and educatorJulie Kandalecabout her inspiration behind the micro mani.
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“I took inspiration from my coffee ordera vanilla latte with just a touch of foam.
But the key to nailing (get it?)
the look, she says, is to keep the French tip super thin.
“A trick for that is to use a tiny striping brush,” she suggests.
Prep with a base coat
Apply a layer of clear base coat.
Let dry or cure using a LED lamp.
Swipe on a nude polish
Apply two layers of a taupe-y, nude shade.
Let dry or cure each layer using the lamp.
Don’t stressit doesn’t have to be perfect.
Let dry or cure using a lamp.
Seal it with a top coat
Apply a layer of top coat and let dry or cure.
Finish with cuticle oil
Moisturize with a few dabs of oil to condition nails and cuticles.
Keep your mani looking fresh by repeating this once a day.
