While the french manicure [1] has been everywhere lately, some nail artists are choosing to put a modern twist on the look with the "side french tip" nail trend. The look includes straight lines drawn diagonally across the nail, from one side to the centre of the tip. Kylie Jenner's go-to nail artist Chaun P. [2] has been highlighting the trend on Instagram, referring to it as "side tips," and showing different variations of the trend on his clients.
Many people are choosing to wear side tips in the classic nude and white tip combination, but others are combining this new look with other fashionable colour combinations like neon nail polish hues [3] and the paint-chip manicure [4] trend.
Ahead, check out all the ways beauty-lovers are wearing the side-tip manicure trend.
Classic Side-Tip Manicure
Use neutral pinks and beiges with a white side tip for a manicure that will match any outfit but still has a modern twist.
Neon Side-Tip Nail Trend
Add a pop of neon to your side-tip manicure for a subtle take on a bold trend. Shades of neon green and pink are sure to warrant compliments.
Coloured Side-Tip Manicure
Pick your favourite hue to mix up the side-tip manicure. You can experiment by changing the colour of the tip, the base, or both for a unique look.
Paint-Chip Side-Tip Manicure
Combine multiple trends at once by wearing a paint-chip side-tip manicure. Pick a palette of coordinating polishes in a single shade (like pink) or try choosing different colours that are similar in saturation (like an array of pastel or neon shades) to be worn at the tips.
Printed Side-Tip Manicure
You can also try a patterned manicure with the design only on the tips, like this cow-print one.