Remember when you got your first french manicure? It was a box of press-on nails [1] at Boots that fell off one by one.
For some, the look remains the epitome of class, while others left those broken pink and white nail dreams in the early 2000s, along with crackle polish [2] and those little "flower" thumb accents. But the 2019 trend forecast [3] is in, and the classic french mani is back [4] — with a major upgrade.
We've rounded up a few of our favourite modern "french tip" manicures that will give your digits a lift in the new year. Hint: it's looking a lot more colourful, glittery, and patterned than the boring old white. Read on to get inspired before heading to the salon for a fresh set.
Cloud Split-Nail French Manicure
Psychedelic Rainbow French Manicure
Geometric French Manicure
Ombré Classic French Manicure
Glitter Wrap-Around French Manicure
Pearl-Inspired French Manicure
Turquoise Moonset French Manicure
Scalloped French Manicure
Rainbow Cuff French Manicure
Crystallized French Manicure
2-Toned Split-Nail French Manicure
Negative Half Moon French Manicure
Abstract Floral French Manicure
Mermaid Scale French Manicure
Champagne Glitter French Manicure
Silver Glitter French Manicure
"Oil Slick" French Manicure
Blue Agate Geode French Manicure
Silver Foil French Manicure
Two-Color Glitter French Manicure
Pointed Tip French Manicure
"Paper" Mache French Manicure
Holographic Ombré French Manicure
Neon Ombré French Manicure
Heart-Shaped French Manicure
Pearly Ombré French Manicure
Cloud-Shaped French Manicure
Purple Agate Geode French Manicure
Negative Half Moon Glitter French Manicure
Pressed Flowers French Manicure
Blue Foil French Manicure
Holographic Split-Nail French Manicure
Gold Foil Split-Nail French Manicure
Glitter Moonset French Manicure
Squiggly Lines French Manicure
Rose Gold Glitter French Manicure
Checkered French Manicure
Line and Dot French Manicure
Diagonal Split French Manicure
Glitter Side French Manicure
Emerald Ombré French Manicure
Negative Half Moon Matte French Manicure
Vertical 2-Toned French Manicure
Arrow Classic French Manicure
Polka-Dot Studded French Manicure
Purple Diamond French Manicure
Sweet Pink Design French Manicure
Golden Leaves French Manicure
Reverse Pink French Manicure
Reverse V French Manicure
Pastel-Colored French Manicure
Ombré Tip French Manicure
Pastel Ombré Glitter French Manicure
Black Bow French Manicure
Rainbow-Dipped French Manicure
Golden Sparkle French Manicure
Baby Blue French Manicure
Black Line French Manicure
Dark Heart French Manicure
Polka Dot Glitter French Manicure
Bright Hue French Manicure
Pink Rose and Polka Dot French Manicure
Pastel With Yellow Tip French Manicure
Colors of the Rainbow French Manicure
Reverse Black French Manicure
Bright Rainbow French Manicure
Rainbow Striped French Manicure
Black Ombré French Manicure
Deep Purple French Manicure
Reverse Glitter French Manicure
Half Pastel French Manicure
Glitter-Tipped French Manicure
White Arrow French Manicure
Glitter Foil French Manicure
Lavender Ombré French Manicure
Sunflower French Manicure
Gold Chain French Manicure
Reverse V Diamond French Manicure
Black Wave French Manicure
Clear Glitter Ombré French Manicure
Clear Glitter French Manicure
Mint Green French Manicure
Yellow Arrow French Manicure
White Flame French Manicure
Double Arrow French Manicure
Green Flower French Manicure
Nude Diamond French Manicure
Red Heart French Manicure
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Nail-Fraud-Press--Nail-Art-Review-10502257
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Katy-Perry-x-OPI-Black-Shatter-Nail-Polish-Review-13186898
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/Nail-Ideas-2019-45685491
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/French-Nails-Back-Style-45564876