But allow us to present another option: Neutrals.

There are creams,nudes, shades of caramelthe list goes on.

you’re free to even play around with various designs.

A French manicure with brown-caramel tips and a gold line accent

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Keep reading for 15 of our favorite neutral French nail ideas.

Dark Caramel Chocolate

Who says French tips have to be white?

Consider givingbrowna go (or dark caramel chocolate if you prefer your trends food-oriented).

Close up of a brown-tipped French manicure with gold outline details

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The key to getting the look?

Using Apres GelX and IBDBuilder Gel.

Take the look up a notch by creating a French effect with French tip guides and amatte top coat.

Close up of a French manicure with textured vanilla tips

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Adding polka dots is always a great idea.

All it requires is a steady hand, a good liner brush, and some gold polish.

This set features the trendiest neutral printtortoiseshelland crisp white tips.

Close up of a two-tone gradient neutral manicure

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Half-and-Half

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What’s better than one neutral shade?

Why, two, of course.

This cute design features a creamy brown and white, but think of all the color possibilities.

Close up of a French manicure with dark brown tips

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Pearly Whites

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These dreamypearlescent nailsare sure to be the envy of everyone.

Chocolate Chrome

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Wavy builder gel accents, French tips, and chocolatechrome?

This set brings together many of the year’s hottest nail art trends (and does so beautifully).

Close up of a manicure with neutral tips and white polka dots

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It looks like it came straight out of a comic book!

A French manicure with milky tips outlined in gold

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Close up of a French manicure with a tortoiseshell base

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A French manicure with half brown, half white tips

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A French manicure with curved, cream-colored tips

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A French manicure with pearlescent white tips

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A French manicure with brown chrome tips

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A manicure with white French tips and swirly accent nails

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A French manicure with off-white tips

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A French manicure with swirly brown tips and a black outline

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Close up of a pop-art manicure with French tip accent nails

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