Reverse jacket: the best ideas of 2018

Every year in the world of nail art there are more and more new products that cannot but please modern fashionistas. In 2018, the reverse jacket, a kind of interpretation of classic French manicure, became especially popular. It looks no less beautiful, concise and sophisticated. Therefore, it is perfect for everyday life. However, this does not mean at all that bright colors and bold experiments are unacceptable.

Features and types of reverse jacket

Despite the fact that this type of design is not relevant for the first season, many do not understand how it differs from the original version. First of all, we note that the reverse jacket is a mirror image of a classic French manicure. In this case, the entire nail is covered in one shade, and the base of the nail plate is drawn in a different color. Due to this, the nails visually seem longer and more elegant. This design looks great in almost any color combination. And this gives free rein to fantasy, because you can safely experiment with a variety of shades.

As for the types of reverse jacket, there are only two of them. The classic is considered the most popular, since it is quite universal and suits absolutely everyone. Its main feature is the use of pink. Moreover, it can be any shade, starting from barely noticeable or pastel and ending with saturated. As a contrasting color, you can use almost any option. Nevertheless, most often it is white, beige or black. Therefore, always choose the one that you like.

The second type of reverse French manicure is multi-layered. Unlike the previous version, in this you can make not one contrasting strip, but several. It looks really very beautiful, especially if you combine several shades. By the way, you can use bright colors of the rainbow if you wish. This is a great nail design idea for the summer season. A multi-layer manicure made in two shades also looks quite interesting.

Rules for choosing shades for reverse jacket

As mentioned above, this type of design can be done in almost any color combination. But still, we recommend that you more carefully approach the choice of shades, so that in general the picture looks harmonious.

In the classic version of the reverse jacket, pink is supposed to be used as the base color. The second color depends on what character you want to set a manicure. It is worth choosing white if you prefer lightness, but at the same time restraint. In turn, black will make the design a little more rigorous due to the contrast.

The most popular is the pastel color scheme. This is not surprising, since all shades are well combined with each other. In addition, they are suitable for any image and do not stand out even in a dark total bow. Also this option is suitable for the summer season. After all, the combination of beige and pink, mint and vanilla, as well as other similar variations look especially gentle and romantic.

If you prefer the classic design, then combine colors such as white, red and black. They always complement each other, so this is really a win-win option.

For those who want to dilute the classics a little, we recommend choosing varnishes with a metallic effect. For example, the combination of red and gold or black and silver looks very beautiful. The reverse jacket in such a color scheme is suitable even for an evening out or a thematic event. If desired, it can be additionally decorated with rhinestones or scotch tape.

Of course, other, brighter combinations are acceptable.Therefore, try the most different variations, but be sure to consider that the shades should be of the same saturation. Only in this case they will look attractive, and not ridiculous.

How to make a reverse jacket?

Many girls like this design, so it’s quite natural that questions arise about whether it can be done at home. To achieve a salon effect, we recommend that you practice by following the step-by-step instructions.

To get started, prepare the nails, give them the desired shape and process the cuticle. If necessary, align the nail plate with a buff. These are the basic rules that must be done before each manicure.

After this, you need to degrease the nail plate and apply the main layer of varnish. In the classic version, pink is most often chosen. If you use gel polishes, be sure to dry the nails in the lamp. Only after this stage, apply a contrasting color to the edge of the nail. If necessary, you can use a stencil or make it yourself from tape. When the second coat dries, apply a topcoat and be sure to dry it in the lamp. Those who use simple varnishes do not need to take the last step.

If you plan to make a multilayer reverse jacket, then this will be somewhat more complicated. Initially, the same steps are repeated as in the previous version. After applying the base color, a template must be attached to the base of the nail. Fill the free space with one of the shades of the varnish and wait for it to dry completely, or use a lamp. It depends on what varnish you use.

Remove the template and attach a new one a short distance from the previous one. Cover the free space with a different shade of varnish and wait for it to dry completely. Repeat this step until you reach the desired result. And of course, do not forget to apply a top coat to better fix the design.

In fact, there are many options for reverse French manicure. But still, even the most stylish design will look ridiculous on groomed nails. Therefore, do not neglect the procedures for caring for the cuticle and nails in general. Only in this case they will be really attractive.