ORLY FRENCH MANICURE HOW TO
Here at ORLY we’re celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the iconic French Manicure, created by our very own ORLY founder, Jeff Pink.
Since Jeff first created the original French Manicure, ORLY has been evolving the French Manicure, emerging in the latest nail trends and fashions. Today a French Manicure comes in an array of designs, from bright pink tips, multi coloured French tip nails, ombre French, bold black tips, reverse French manicure playing on negative space. Blurred lines, asymmetrical French nails. It’s no longer just a choice of having long French tip nails or a short French manicure. We’re pushing the French Mani LIMITS.
Discover below how to re-create the iconic classic French manicure, as well as our twists on the classic French manicure nail look.
The classic French Manicure a gorgeous natural cover pink with the iconic white tip, created by our founder Jeff Pink for the chicest of people and made to go with every outfit and fashion trend.
To create the French tip follow these 4 simple steps :
Step 1: create your french mani base
Paint all over the nail with a cover of pink. We recommend using our ORLY Rose Coloured Glasses, Pink Nude or Bare Rose from our ORLY French Manicure range.
Step 2: CReate your french tip
1) Swipe ORLY White Tips nail polish across the left side of the smile line.
2) Swipe White Tips nail polish across the right side of the smile line.
3) Swipe across the smile line with White Tips polish joining the two side curves.
Recreate the iconic ORLY French Manicure using our ORLY Classic French Manicure Nail Polish Bundle.
TOP TIP: KEEP YOUR BRUSH STILL AND ROLL YOUR FINGER TO GET THAT ICONIC CURVED WHITE LINE.
We’re giving the classic French manicure a makeover. Say goodbye to white tips, this neon twist on French nails will be turning heads all summer long. Using some of our celebrity favourite shades to create the ultimate coloured French tips using our Neon French Manicure Bundle.
Here's how to create the double French Manicure:
Step 1: CREATE YOUR FRENCH MANI BASE
Paint all over the nail with cover pink ORLY Pink Nude nail polish. Don't forget you can build your base coverage using thin layers of ORLY nail polish.
Step 2: CREATE YOUR reverse FRENCH tip
In one movement, swipe a curve across the cuticle with ORLY Glowstick nail polish. You can use our genius brush and clean up the cuticles afterwards by dipping a small brush (a lip brush would work perfectly) in ORLY Genius Remover polish and gel remover.
Step 3: CREATE YOUR FRENCH tip
At the opposite corner of the nail, swipe a straight line of Melt Your Popsicle nail polish and again, use a brush and ORLY Genius Remover polish and gel remover for clean-up.
Top tip: if you have a striper brush you can be more precise and won’t need as much clean up
The Abstract French Manicure
Rainbow coloured French tips aren’t for everyone. Summery, flirty and fun. This is an abstract twist to the French manicure using our limited edition Pastel French Manicure Breathable nail polish bundle.
You can re-create the abstract French Tip follow the steps below:
STEP 1: CREATE YOUR FRENCH MANI BASE
To begin paint the entire nail with Sheer Luck Breathable nail polish. Think thin layers when applying nail polish. When you've achieved the base colour you want you can move onto the next step.
STEP 2: CREATE YOUR FRENCH TIP
This is where the fun starts!
1) Swipe the nail polish brush across a section of the nail that you choose in a wavy random shape. We used Morning Mantra Breathable polish from our Pastel French Manicure bundle, but you can you use any of your fave ORLY nail polishes.
2)Fill in the gaps using your ORLY nail polish.
Top tip: an abstract French tip is all about random shapes and expressing yourself so be creative and free!
Talk about classy! Add a hint of luxury to your French manicure with a metallic touch. This gorgeous metallic French manicure is so luxurious and the perfect accessory to any outfit, any time of year and a beautiful bridal option. Create this French Manicure using our Metallic French Manicure Breathable polish bundle.
Here’s how to create the Metallic French tip:
STEP 1: CREATE YOUR FRENCH MANI BASE
Paint all over the nail with Rehab Breathable nail polish.
STEP 2: CREATE YOUR FRENCH TIP
1) Swipe diagonally straight across the left tip of the nail with Fairy Godmother nail polish.
2) Swipe diagonally straight across the right tip of the nail with Fairy Godmother Breathable nail polish, making sure the points meet up in the middle
Top tip: this luxe rose gold french manicure really makes an impact on a round or almond nail, creating a gorgeous contrast between the straight line of the rose gold polish and the rounded free edge.
