Black French Tips Are the "It" Manicure for Winter
This unexpected twist on the classic nail art design is all over Instagram.
Before familiarizing yourself with the many ways to do a black French manicure, let's clear up the difference between French tips and a French manicure. Dasha Minina, a nail technician and founder of Maxus Nails and BeauticianList, previously told InStyle that when someone asks for French tips, they typically mean artificial nail tips that are already painted white. On the other hand, a French manicure is when the tips of the nail are painted a color that's different than the base of the nail. However, you'll often hear the terms used interchangeably when referring to the design of the actual tip.
Want to be on trend this winter? Check out our simple how to guide for our version of the French Tip manicure.
- Apply one thin coat of Base Coat (this design can be used with Maxus Strengthener as well).
- Dip the liner brush into Respected and paint the nails free edge.
- Apply a thin coat of the Base ( For this step you can use dotting tool, in case if you do not have the tool to pick up beads. Make sure the beads are face up, so when you pick them up you can place them directly on the nail). Dip the tip of the dotting tool into the Base coat, pick up the bead and place it on the nail in the desired location.
- Finish with a layer of Maxus Top Coat.