French tip nail designs are an absolute classic; we’ve never met a sophisticated white-tipped manicure we didn’t love.
A French tip manicure is sophisticated for summer, winter, spring or autumn, so it genuinely never goes out of style.
But the age-old version isn’t your only option when it comes to French tip nail designs. In fact, options abound! You can choose a look that only requires white and nude nail polish, or go for something a bit more colourful.
Searching for the French tip nail design of your dreams? Look no further. We’re bringing you the best of the best right here…
French tip nail designs to try
Classic French
It’s hard to go wrong with a classic French manicure! Perfectly polished and undeniably chic, it’s a staple for good reason.
Coloured French
Traditional white isn’t the only option; freshen up the French manicure by swapping in a bold bright, dreamy pastel or edgy dark hue.
Rainbow French
Another option? Refusing to pick just one colour! A French mani that highlights a different hue per nail looks both cool and classic.
Wave French
You can play with shape, too; we’re giant fans of this ‘squiggly’ style of French tip. It also showcases two shades of the same colour to dial up definition.
Glitter Flipped French
Go glitzy or go home, right? Perhaps we’re paraphrasing! But layering chunky glitter polish (and perhaps adding a ‘tip’ shape down one side) is always a good idea.
Coffin French
Prefer a square shape? The coffin French is for you. Take your shape down each side to create a bordered rectangular (or square depending on nail length) shape.
Pearl French
If you’re determined to take your classic French manicure up a level (without too much extra effort/artistry), try placing a single pearl per nail with a little nail glue.
Floral French
Florals for French manicures are actually genuinely groundbreaking if you ask us. Flowers drawn in a French tip shape are every bit as sophisticated, just extra pretty.
Printed French
Print options abound, too. Patterns (like this classic tortoiseshell one) will never look over the top if you restrict them to tips only.
Artistic French
It is, however, also an option to take your designs a little bit further. Layering nail art over the negative space your French leaves is very on-trend.
Do you like a French manicure? Which design style is your favourite?
Main image credit: @nailsbyzola
Love the rainbow french
I am waiting anxiously for the Christmas painted nails. Always such good ideas and always so beautiful
Some of those are cute.
Still no Christmas nails on show, perhaps waiting for December??