Only four days remain of this series, in which manicurist JUNKO shares easy and stylish do-it-yourself nail tips and tricks. Today's brand is GIVENCHY, known for its elegant, refined color palette and lustrous finish. "This is a savvy French manicure that I recommend to anyone who finds plain nude boring, even on work days. The combination of red and nude creates a simple design suitable for any occasion or person, but it's actually quite unique. By extending the sharp, long red French lines only on the outer edges, it also creates the illusion of delicate fingers (the nail tip in the photo is on the right hand). The subtle asymmetry creates a playful, grown-up look." (JUNKO) "This skillful French manicure adds an elegant yet edgy touch to your fingertips as you type away at the office or hold a wine glass. To ensure the base color 02 blends with your skin's nuances, it's important to apply a small amount of polish on your brush, even if it results in unevenness. This is a basic arrangement that can be enjoyed in any season. For autumn and winter, replace the 06 used this time with the dark red 07.

■Items Used
Verny Givenchy 02, 06 3,000 yen each

■How to
(1) File the nails on the hands into a round shape with thin tips.
(2) Apply 02, the base of the French line, to all nails on the hands. To create a nuance that blends in with bare skin, take a small amount of liquid on the brush and apply two coats.
(3) Use the tip of the brush to draw a very thin French line. Draw a long line outwards, facing away from you. Use 06.
(4) Apply two coats of the single color 06 used for the French line on the hands to the feet.


【Profile】
JUNKO SHIMBORI:
Currently based in Tokyo, she is active in a wide range of fields, including backstage at fashion shows, advertising, fashion magazines such as Harper's BAZAAR and VOGUE Taiwan, and demonstrations.

＜Contact＞
Parfums Givenchy
TEL: 03-3264-3941