The French tip dates as far back as the 18th century. The look had a brief hiatus sometime in the mid-2000s, but the latest incarnations are a far cry from the thick, angular acrylics of decades past. Rainbow details, minimalist outlines, and fishnet accents offer new ways to wear a French manicure right now.
The Classic
If you're loyal to the traditional French manicure, modernize your look by matching it to a white, cat eye.
Black Rainbows
Rainbows lend themselves well to a curved tip. Try this technicolor twist on the Frenchie, but paint them with a black base for a moodier look.
The French Line
The minimalist approach to the French manicure is the French line, where you trace along your nail bed in black. Honestly, it's so easy. Read more
The Classic
If you're loyal to the traditional French manicure, modernize your look by matching it to a white, cat eye.
Black Rainbows
Rainbows lend themselves well to a curved tip. Try this technicolor twist on the Frenchie, but paint them with a black base for a moodier look.
The French Line
The minimalist approach to the French manicure is the French line, where you trace along your nail bed in black. Honestly, it's so easy. Read more