Switching things up can be difficult.

For example: Anegative spaceFrench manicure.

Keep scrolling for 15 of our favorite negative space French manicures.

close up of pink negative space manicure

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Then, pop some shimmery polish above the line.

The pairing of milky purple and neon orange is made all the more arresting by thesquare shapeof the nails.

We like the Apres Gel-X Nail Extension Kit in Natural Almond Medium for adding length.

A negative space manicure white nails with purple and sparkle details

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The sparkly pink base creates an overall soft look.

Shades of Brown

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The warm browns and caramels in this set remind us oficed coffee.

Does that make the two clear tips the ice cubes?

negative space manicure in cloudy purple color with yellow french lines

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You’ll likely want to book an appointment with a pro to replicate this look.

The plaid accent nails kind of have aMean Girlsenergy, no?

Ombre Dream

Alexa, play “What Dreams Are Made Of” by Hilary Duff!

negative space manicure with hand drawn swirly designs in black and white on the tips

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The moment we saw this dreamyombre mani, we knew we needed to recreate it for ourselves.

Exhibit A: This rosey chrome with a black French outline.

Pastel Hues

It’s giving spring!

negative space French manicure with base in light pink with gold french trim

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To achieve this look, start with a milky neutral base.

Then, using five different pastel shades, create three outlines on the end of each nail.

You’ll want a longer nail to show off this design, so consider acoffin or ballerina shape.

zoomed in image of negative space manicure with brown tones and clear french tips

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Pops of Chrome

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Teal chrome?

While this mani looks hypnotically beautiful, it’s actually super easy to recreate.

Start with a clean base in a color of your choosing (or keep it simple and clear).

negative space manicure with french red tips and different designs of nude and red on each nail

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Then, go in with a teal polish and chrome powder on the tip portion.

negative space manicure with nude base and hot pink french tips lines

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negative space manicure with nudey pink base and blue ombre top in negative space french tip with sparkles

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negative space manicure with rose gold chrome base and black negative space french tips

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negative space manicure with pink base with sparkles and negative french tips in navy blue

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negative space manicure with pink matte base and white french tip line

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negative space manicure with nude base and hot pink and red negative space french tips

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negative space manicure with nude base and each nail in different pastel shade of french negative space tip in shades of orange, yellow, blue, pink

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negative space manicure with plain base and blue chrome negative space french tips

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negative space manicure with base in shiny light pink with hot pink french negative space tips

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