Black French Manicures: Back in Style: a blog about the trends of black french manicures.
Do you remember the first time you had your nails done in a salon? No doubt it was a French manicure. The clean, crisp lines and pale pink tips have been the most popular choice for women (and men) when they have their nails professionally done since the late 1970s. It’s very likely that the first time you painted your own nails, it was with an at-home French kit. The French manicure is still well-loved, but it’s not exactly trendy.
At one point, nail art jumped into fashion, with women using rhinestones and decals to decorate their fingers; however, this trend seems to be fading as well. For those who want something new without going completely out of style, there is one trend that may be perfect for you: the black French manicure.
Black French Manicures: Back in Style
Recently the trend of black french manicures has come back into style. It is a way to add a little bit of edge to an otherwise very elegant look. There are many different versions of this style. You can have a thin or a thick line separating the black and white tips on your nails. You can also choose how much polish you want on your nails and what shape you want them to be.
One of my favorite variation on the black french manicure is the “V” shaped manicure. This style looks great with shorter nails, because it does not cover as much of the nail. It also makes your fingers look longer.
For this style I used two coats of black polish on my nails and one coat of white polish for the tips. For the “V” shape I used a toothpick and dipped it into my white polish then pulled it along the top of my nail leaving a thin streak of white down my nail that eventually came to a point at the end of my nail. I also made sure that only half of my nail was painted black, so that when I turned my hand over you could still see some white on each nail.
The classic french manicure has been around for years. It is a timeless look that will never go out of style. But recently there has been a new trend: the black french manicure. It is a great alternative to the traditional white tip and is ideal for those who want to try something different from the usual french manicure.
What is it? It’s when you paint your nails with a black base coat and then add white tips instead of painting them all one color like you would for traditional french manicures. The results are stunning!
Black French Manicures: Back in Style – Black French Nails Are Hot For Fall 2011
Black French Manicures: Back in Style – Black French Nails Are Hot For Fall 2011
The black french manicure has become popular again because it looks so good on everyone. If you want to try something new this season, but aren’t sure what will suit your skin tone or nail shape best then consider having black french nails done at home using gel polish or acrylics instead of regular nail polish.
This type of manicure can be done easily without much experience needed by following these simple steps:
1) Start off by shaping your nails as usual (file them down if necessary). Then apply two coats of
Black French Manicures are back in style. I’m sure you’ve seen them before, but just in case you haven’t, here is a simple tutorial for achieving the look.
The first thing you will need is some good black nail polish, and then you’ll need a white nail polish to make the tip of your nail.
Apply the base coat of black nail polish on your nails like normal. After the nails dry, use a flashlight so that you can see your nails better. Then, dip the tip of a cotton swab in white nail polish and create a french tip on your nails! If you mess up at all it’s no big deal because it will be covered by the next step.
After allowing the white tips to dry completely, apply another coat of black polish over everything to make it all nice and smooth.
And there you have it! A gorgeous manicure using dark colors!
If you love classic French manicures, but want to be a little more daring and trendy, then try black French manicures! This style has been around for a while, and was popular in the late 90’s. Now it’s back in style and fresher than ever.
Black French manicures are a lot like regular French manicures. The main difference is that instead of the traditional pink base coat with white tips, you use black polish for the base coat and gray or silver for the tips. If you already know how to do a French manicure this is super easy. Just follow these simple steps:
Paint your nails with two coats of black polish. Allow each coat to dry before painting on the next one.
Paint on your tips using gray or silver polish. You can use a fine brush or white nail art pen to create thin lines at the top of your nails, or use striping tape to make bolder lines.
Apply clear coat on top of your nails to give them shine and protection from chipping.
Allow your nails to dry completely before touching anything else – this may take up to an hour (depending on how many coats you used).
A black french manicure is a new way to show off your nails in a very classy, yet trendy way. Black French manicures are surprisingly versatile, and you can use them for almost any occasion. From the boardroom to a night out on the town, by customizing your black french tips you can be sure that you’ll always look your best.
A black french manicure is a great twist on an old favorite. You can use all kinds of different shades of black and gray, or even use one shade of gray polish to create your own unique take on this classic style.
Celebrities like Beyonce, P!nk and Christina Aguilera are sporting the new black French manicure. It’s a new twist on an old style.
With the help of a few tools and some practice, you can create this look at home in minutes.
First, you need to make sure your nails are trimmed, filed and clean.
Next, apply your base coat of polish and let dry for a few minutes. A white base coat will create a three-dimensional effect that looks great under the black tips.
Then apply a thin strip of tape (or French manicure stickers) across the tip of each nail. This will act as a barrier between the white base coat and your black top coat. Be careful to keep the tape straight — crooked tips look sloppy.
Now paint each nail with two coats of black polish, letting each layer dry before applying the next one. If you have trouble keeping your polish even at the edges of your nails, try using a clear top coat over them to seal in any stray hairs or smudges.
After you’ve applied two coats of black polish and let them dry completely (this is important! If you don’t let your polish dry it may smear.), carefully peel off the tape or