35 New Ways to Wear French Tip Nails in 2024
If you thought the French tip nail designs were a relic of the beauty trends of the 00s, we have news for you. The classic French manicure is making a major comeback in 2024 โ but with a twist.
Perhaps the most undefeated nail trend to exist is the classic French manicure (remember when square acrylic French tips were all the rage?). Love them or hate them, the staying power of the French manicure is undeniable, and the look has evolved immensely from its classic pink and white colors. The world of nail art has certainly taken french tip nails under its adventurous wing this year to prove that timeless does not mean boring โ and the following nail artists prove that.
Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, & Dua Lipa have elevated this classic manicure and are sharing unexpected takes all over social media. Rainbow tips, rhinestones, glitter, gold chrome, and even dangly jewels are showing up on French manicures โ for everyday wear and formal events.
With hundreds of versions and endless inspo pics on our feeds make it challenging to decide which nail art design we should go for next. If youโre in a bit of a creative rut, donโt you worry. Weโve curated a list of the most stylish French manicures that are guaranteed to make a statement this year.
Whether youโre a simple gal who prefers the classic French mani look, or youโre trying to spice things up with a range of hues and designs, here are some of our favorite French tip nails to inspire your next salon appointment. Get ready to screenshot.
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1. Make it a double
If you’re not a fan of bright colors, opt for neutral shades that complement your skin tone. We love this elegant and minimalist latte-colored double French from the hot blend. If sticking to the classics is more your thing, there are countless nail-art brushes and stamps that promise a clean, crisp French manicure line. Here are a few of our favorite tools for recreating the perfect French manicure at home.
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2. Glazed Donut
The glazed donut trend is here to stay. For those tired of the classic all-over chrome look we have a variation for you that actually stopped us in our tracks this week: the Glazed French Donut ๐
3. Glitter French
While the classic white tip look is the standard for French manicures, this glitter French manicure is a modern and whimsical take on the style. With Tiktok going crazy over “the night luxe aesthetic” lately, sparkles and glam will take centerstage. Keep it classy with this glitter French for your next girlsโ night out.
4. Pastel Tips
While ultrathin French manicures are in, so are pastels regardless of what time of year it is. If youโre looking to do rainbow nails a bit more subtly, this fun pastel gradient nail look is an enchanting and dreamy twist on the classic French manicure.
5. Midas Touch
These nails are perfect for party season and beyond. Black, as a color, exudes an air of sophistication and edginess – incorporating these black tips into the French manicure, you effortlessly infuse the look with a sense of modern allure.
6. Diamond French Tip Nails
The creativity, the shimmer, the crystals โ these rhinestone & winter-inspired ombre nails are eye-catching & a perfect mani for colder temps.
7. So wavy, baby
Add some extra emphasis to your manicure with a 3D element like gold chrome between the tip and the base. The 3D French is very popular at the moment, as is chrome, so the hot blend combined both trends in this beautiful manicure. Play with this look by keeping the lines mismatched and wavy.
8. Class & Sass
Elegant and understated, the classic French manicure not only flatters every nail shape but keeps things exciting with mismatched tips.
9. Red French Manicure
Described as an excitement-inducing โsexy and sensualโ shade in Pantoneโs autumn/winter 2023-2024 trend report, red is going to be everywhere in 2024. Itโs so easy to translate this color into a fashion-forward nail look by incorporating it into a chic French tip.
10. Velvet French
Velvet nails, but make them French. We can’t get enough of Lily Allen’s shimmery style, created by nail legend Michelle Humphrey.
11. Muted Tones
I love how these muted shades extend down the nail for more of a laid-back take on the French manicure.
12. Burnt Orange
For a color that goes along with most winter outfits, try burnt orange. This cute nail set features a 3d gold chrome squiggly line – playing on the 3d chrome trend that’s absolutely everywhere at the moment.
13. Green Marble Tips
Get creative with intricate designs, like these marble green tips featuring a rhinestone-encrusted accent. For those among us who are less religious, try adding little seashells or stars – playing into the mermaid nail and celestial nail trends that are really hot at the moment.
14. Mocha Moment
The influence of last summerโs viral latte makeup trend can be seen taking hold of nail art for winter, with coffee-inspired shades all over nails this season. Think warm, chocolatey browns and shades reminiscent of warm lattes or autumn leaves. We love how these versatile colors work well for both day and night looks making it a no-brainer manicure idea.
15. Holographic Fairy Tips
The iridescent manicure has won many of us over and has been on an especially big rise over the last few months. Iridescent tips are a striking version of the French manicure that plays into this trend.
16. Rainbow
Can’t choose which color to put on the tip? Wear them all. Keep your base polish sheer to make your tips the star of the show.
17. Two-Toned Manicure
These cute swirl nails are easy to recreate at home if you have a steady hand and a lot of time on your hands (pun intended). There’s no denying that swirl nails add a certain je ne sais quoi to any ensemble.
18. Crocodile
Want to make a major statement? Try these crocodile-inspired french tip nails. Add an extra-glossy top coat for an added wow factor, and you’re good to go.
19. Queen of Hearts
This eye-catching style is the perfect combination of trendy and glamorous.
20. Black Negative Space French Manicure
Hand-painted negative space transforms French tip nails into something very artful and minimalist.
21. Tortoise French Tip Nails
The It print of the 2010s is back just in time. These tortoiseshell nails are perfect for those minimalists out there who love all-black or all-brown toned ensemble.
22. Fairy Nails but make them Chrome
To add playfulness to your French tips this year, look for hues that feel slightly off-kilter and unexpected, like this lime-colored chrome polish. Bold greens, burnt oranges, muted teals, or mustard yellows are a fun way to inject some color into your look this season.
23. Playful Floral Manicure
Brighten up your day with floral nail art. This mani works well all year round and it’s a must for spring 2024. For autumn, swap out popping brights for deep, moody shades like navy and berry.
24. Rhinestones & Velvet French Tip Nails
Move aside, glazed donut nails, the velvet manicure is the top trend of the moment. Bedazzle the mani with sporadically placed rhinestones for a little extra oomph.
25. Opposites Attract
Turning the classic French manicure totally on its head. One white swoop? Thatโs a classic French. Add the second and you have super-unique nail art.
26. Embellished French Manicure
These brilliant rhinestone tips are fit for a queen. Elegant, glamorous, and sparkly โ all in one.
27. Chrome Tips & Rhinestones
Rhinestone and chrome polish combine for a very cute manicure.
28. Chinese New Year
Oh my gosh aren’t these nails to die for????? Absolutely stunning.
29. V-Shaped French Manicure
This stiletto-tip variation is a very dramatic twist on the classic French tip nail. Instead of painting a straight or curved line along the tip of your nail, try painting a V shape, ala Bella Hadid.
30. Frosty
Blue nails are having a BIG moment, and what better way to tap into the trend than with sparkly, winter-inspired tips. We’re saving this one for the festive period.
31. Stiletto-Shaped French Manicure
Take the classic style up a notch with ultra-long nails filed into a sharp stiletto shape. If looks could kill, right?
32. Make a point
Metallic, glitter, and holographic nail polishes tend to be relegated to party season, but this silver French mani proves that these embellishments work all year round.
33. Patterned tips
These beautiful abstract nails are prove that you don’t have to limit yourself to the traditional white tip nails.
34. Latte Girl
Shades of white, caramel, and brown transform into a modern and cool take on the marble mani trend.
35. Psychadelic Swirls
We’re actually loving all the french tip nail ideas in the above carousel by magnificientnails.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
French Nails, or ‘French Tips’ were first made popular in the 1930’s among the fashion elite of Paris. French tip nails refer to the white polish on the tips of the nails, above the base of the nail which is traditionally painted in a pinkish nude tone or left bare with a clear layer of nail hardener. In most recent years, any design that incorporates a different color that’s painted on the free edge of the nail is a type of French manicure
Traditionally, French manicures feature a natural-colored nail with a white tip, and can be done with regular nail polish, gel nail polish, or acrylic.
French tips may be done with regular nail polish, gel nail polish, or acrylic. If you want to add more length to your nails, add a gel tip or builder gel to the nail.
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