If you are just hopping on the ‘Clean Girl’ trend of the summer, then French tip nail design is the perfect gateway for you! It is truly a classic, elegant, and easy nail design for anyone looking for their manicure inspiration. The great thing about French tip design is that you can always customize it to make it your own! Add glitter, and stickers, or just go with the OG design—the result’s always going to be demure and cutesy! Many variations on the classic French manicure have become trendy as of late, including the side-tip, inverted (or 'reverse'), V-cut, double-lined, two-toned, baby French, and bare styles, among many more. Look no further than Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest; we dare you not to find one of these without them. And if you're a fan of celebrities like Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, or Lizzo, you'll see them every single day.
Choosing a colour scheme is the last step when you have a clear idea of what you want and can communicate it to your manicurist at your next session. Colours used in French manicures and the styles of French tips with patterns are subject to seasonal changes. While rainbow French manicures are always a good choice, they really come into their own in the warmer months, and chrome finishes are currently all the rage. Looking for inspiration? Here is our easy guide on how to literally ‘nail’ the French tip design look!
Play with the colours
If you are looking to jazz up your normal French tip nail with a pop of colour, here are some trendy design ideas that you can try:
- Go for a pink French manicure with two grin lines at the tip. Use a contrasting colour, such as neon orange or blue, to surround and accentuate the pink, making for a striking design.
- A black French tip nail design is an alternative to the white tip. You can pull off this style any time of year, but it's most at home in the cooler months.
- An all-white manicure, sometimes known as a milk bath, is very much in vogue. Make it even more precise by adding a grin line to the tip of your nails for a milky French manicure.
- A more abstract version of the nail art craze is the "deconstructed" French manicure. It has a neutral base and, instead of the typical smooth stroke at the tip of the nail, blobs of colour bring in a funky twist!
Spice up the OG
If you are someone who loves the original French tip nail look and is looking to experiment, yet not get out of your comfort zone, here are some suggestions for you!
- Identical to a classic French tip nail design, the deep French has a larger tip that goes deeper into the base colour than the regular French.
- French manicures with a French moon design are lovely in the winter. It's fun and festive while still being sophisticated. This design is typically made when black or metallic hues are used to trace a crescent shape along the cuticle line.
- To pull off this timeless style, you don't require either long nails or extensions. For example, a short French manicure is also stylish; go for a classic style by decorating your nails with a French tip.
- Use a pale pink or nude shade that is nearly identical to your natural nail colour for a French manicure that is as natural as it gets. It makes the inverted thin line look thinner than it is, making it a great choice for a demure fall!
- Unlike deep French manicures, which have a larger line of colour at the tip of the nail, micro French manicures feature an extremely tiny line of colour at the tip. Because it doesn't require much length, it's perfect for those who like shorter nails or who are more natural. It's elegantly understated.
Go all out!
If you are not afraid of a little experimenting—with glitter, stickers or more, then these designs are tailor-made for you! Go flaunt your French long nails with these fun designs:
- For a more glamorous take on the classic French manicure, try the French tip glitter nails trend, where glittery nail polish or nail glitter is applied to the tips of your nails instead of plain white.
- To get the illusion of glass on the fingertips, the latest trend in French manicures is to go for transparent gel extensions. Another option that is similar to the glass French manicure, is the floating tips trend. To distinguish it from the standard version, the floating tip variant has a solid-coloured base and a transparent tip.
- Delicate, open lines done at the tip are how you can get the ‘filigree’ French manicure. The elaborate art form that typically traces a specific pattern onto an object using metalwork or wire-detailing is truly wearable art that you can flaunt on your hands!
- Whether your nails are square or coffin-shaped, the pointed French manicure is a classic look that can be applied to any form. The trend is characterized by a centrally located tip.
- Chrome nails are currently all the rage, but the chrome-french manicure is a clever hybrid of the two styles—a clear favourite of YOUR favourite celebs like Dua Lipa, Chlöe, and many more!