Nail art with French Manicure is making a comeback, in a big way. Like most fashions it goes round in a full circle. Hot stuff then trashy then back to hot stuff. Bring your attention to the newfound interest in the old-school velour tracksuit!
The French Tip / French / Frenchie / French Manicure style is a prime example of starting out as a trendy fashion look and then falling out of favour, but slowly clawing its way back onto our nails.
Firstly, there‚ was a large period when the French look was a standard appointment at the nail salon. Titled as one of the original nail styles. Block colours (other than red) or nail art had not reached its start of interest. Let alone the peak it’s at now.
Secondly, a professional nail technician is always trained in pink and white. Pink and white is the terminology used by professionals to describe a French manicure. We may also throw around the words smile line which is the border between pink and white. This line is on the free edge of the nail. It can either elongate the free edge or alternatively elongate the nail bed. Some situations need a nail illusion.
The history
It was once created with an airbrushing technique, a method that had somewhat gone out of favour but may also be making a comeback. There are alternative versions such as the white extension tip or the steady hand skill of painting the white free hand.
As per the trusty internet the researched started with:-
Why do we call it French Tip?
Where is the name from?
Many articles reported stories but there was no definite story. The story thrown around the most was…
It was created in 1975 by President and CEO of Orly International Jeff Pink. Jeff created the look to minimise the changing of nail colours per scene for actors. Even now we refer to the French as something that will match everything. He then took the look to a Paris Fashion Week, came home to America, and said, “the French look”. It has nothing to do with France and everything to do with Hollywood.
Colours and shapes of the free edge can play a big part. In addition to the colour of the nail bed or shape of the nail. The possibilities are endless.
For a clean natural look, tone is a crucial factor when picking the colour for the nail bed. There is a sheer pink vibe or the fashion forward nude nail look.
Conclusion
In conclusion, nail art with French is creating a nail look with a template of 2 colours together. With one on the nail bed one on the free edge creating a vortex of nail creation opportunities. As long as the free edge is different colour from the nail bed it’s a French. Let’s all get frenching.