I’m going to introduce to you a new nail art trend: the dyed French manicure. It will make your nails shine with a different brilliance.
1. Limitations of the traditional French manicure
The classic French manicure with its elegant and simple white tip and nude nail base has always been considered a classic in the world of nail art. With the constant change in fashion trends, more people are beginning to feel that the traditional French manicure lacks personality and style. The dyed French manicure was born, offering a new option for those who want a unique look.
2. The unique charm of French manicures dyed in different colors
The “French Gloss” or “Dying French Manicure” retains the traditional French manicure’s core elements – exquisite tips, neutral base colors – but adds an additional layer of gloss. This gloss gives nails a jelly-like shine, making them look healthier and vibrant. Ami Streets, a manicurist, says that “French Gloss is designed to enhance the natural nail color and give a super-glossy look, creating a look which feels like a perfectly manicured fingernail, finished with a French Tip.”
The dyed French manicure differs in some details from the natural nail dying that has been popular for the past year. It mimics a sophisticated French look, rather than just adding a subtle hint. Many manicurists choose a creamy, transparent tip to give a dyed French manicure an softer, modern look. Streets recommends using “translucent nail polish in creamy or pink tones for a soft, healthy finish and a your nails but better finish.”
3. How to create a French manicure at your home
It’s nice to visit a nail salon to get a manicure but the dyed French mani is easy to do yourself. Streets says that it’s an easy way to make your nail look stylish and well-groomed using just a few products. She suggests using a nail polish product to achieve great outcomes. Dior’s Vernis Nail Glow ($32) will make your nails look more vibrant, sophisticated, and polished after just one coat. It brightens and restores your nail’s original color.
Streets recommends that you do some prep work if you have the time to ensure a perfect manicure. Make sure that your nails are clean, shaped and properly buffed before applying the color. Apply two thin coats to the nail gloss of your choice. We recommend Zoya’s Naked Manicure Perfector ($12) and Londontown’s Sheer Strength Nailed Blush ($20). Use a fine-lined brush to apply the creamy tip. Manucurist’s Milky White Nail Polish, $19 is the perfect creamy color. Then, using the natural shape of your tip, create French-tip details. Apply a topcoat for extra durability and your dyed French manicure will be complete.
4. Durability of French manicures dyed
The dyed French manicure is not only a versatile style of manicure, but it also has a great advantage: its durability. Streets says that this is the ultimate low-maintenance mani. The new growth will be barely noticeable if you choose a natural nail color or base color. Add a top coat that is long-lasting, such as Essie’s Stay Longer Top Coat for $11, to reduce the likelihood of the French tips peeling. This will allow the manicure to last longer.
The dyed French manicure is a great solution for those who want to achieve a classic French manicure but also pursue their own style and personality. It not only makes the nails more shiny and lively, but it also meets modern demands for low-maintenance manicures of high value.
