Put it in reverse.
@heygreatnails/ Instagram
In the immortal words of Missy Elliott, flip it and reverse it.
Just like regular French manicures, a reverse French mani can go classic orfunky,neutralor eye-catching.
@heygreatnails/ Instagram
To give you some ideas, weve rounded up 17 examples of how to wear the trend.
Scroll on to see them.
Home Base
@imarninails/Instagram
Consider this the mani equivalent of dressing from the feet up.
@imarninails/Instagram
A sparkly black line is the killer heel in this equation.
Rainbow Bright
Shes a rainbowand a subtle one at that.
It makes for a sophisticated take.
@imarninails/Instagram
Its basically an orange creamsicle in nail form.
Pearl Jam
@gotg0old/Instagram
Theres so much to unpack with this lovely lilac manicure.
Taking reverse nails to a new level, the shimmery base makes the plethora of pearls gleam even more.
@yo_keshh/Instagram
Swirly Twirly
Give this psychedelic pattern a twirl!
Boasting major'70s vibes, these swirls are essentially a lava lamp for your nails.
Garden Variety
@chalkboardnails/Instagram
Aroseof any size would look this sweet.
@gotg0old/Instagram
Thats where a floral take on the reverse nail trend wins.
The shimmery sapphire base really helps the white snowflakes pop.
Good As Gold
Burgundyisthecolor of the moment.
@gotg0old/Instagram
The color combo is undeniably sleek.
Put it in Neutral
@nailsbycanishiea/Instagram
Everything about these nails screams fall.
Chain Gang
@nails_of_la/Instagram
Talk about texture!
@chalkboardnails/Instagram
Adding a chain along the bottom of black nails creates a mani that oozes attitude.
On the Dot
@aliciatnails/Instagram
Polka dotsare a timeless classic for a reason.
But this spin on the iconic print makes them modern and fresh.
@lolo.nailedit/Instagram
Were blaming Zendaya andChallengersfor this one.
Candy Crush
This whimsical color pairing looks like it was plucked from a candy bowl.
A sweet treat for your nails, its a vibrant and vivacious way to do the reverse nail trend.
@chalkboardnails/Instagram
Bronze Age
@amyytran/Instagram
Theres something about mixed metals and metallics that simply feels cool.
Seeing Spots
Animal printis always a win, and an abstract Dalmatian motif is an unexpected take.
Add bright contrasting moons at the base and you have yourself one unique reverse mani.
@chalkboardnails/Instagram
@nailsbycanishiea/Instagram
@nails_of_la/Instagram
@aliciatnails/Instagram
@nailsbycanishiea/Instagram
@nailsbycanishiea/Instagram
@amyytran/Instagram
@yo_keshh/Instagram
@heygreatnails/ Instagram
