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Just think about it: Awhite French manicureis the most classic nail design.
The timeless look has been taking over tips for decades.
But that doesn’t mean you must stick to the traditional color scheme.
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There are plenty of ways to modernize a French manicure.
Shelling Out
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Come out of your shell with atortoise shell mani.
Add bright white tips to give the modernanimal print manicurea classic touch.
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What A Gem
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Make French nails more precious with the textural touch of gemstones.
In fact, make it a double on each nail.
All That Glitters
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Add some sparkle to your look withglittery French tips.
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Painting each one in a different hue makes the manicure even more magical.
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This modern French mani juxtaposes the milky pink polish with jet-black tips.
Little pink hearts sweeten the deal.
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Airbrushed Florals
This stunning set proves that pink andbutter yelloware the perfect match.
From theairbrushed tipsto the3D florals, this modern French set is one to copy.
Mad for Plaid
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Plaidisn’t just for schoolgirls.
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This punky stiletto manicure breathes new life into the popular pattern, featuring elaborate plaid French tips.
Moody Ombre
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Lean into a moodier look with this black-and-tan ombre French design.
The way the colors alternate between the base and the tips creates such a cool design.
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That’s what makes this mani feel so cutting edge.
Pink Splashes
Adding pink designs to your white tips gives them a more playful feel.
Topping the look with gold and pearl-colored nail gems adds extra pizazz to the set.
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Butter Up
Butter-yellow nails are still going strong, popping up on red carpets and beyond.
Adding achrome finishmakes them even more trendy.
Ornate Orange
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Orange is already an eye-catching choice for French tips.
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However, opting for anorange polishwith a sparkly, iridescent finish makes the look even more mesmerizing.
Bedazzled Black
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Elevate a simple,black French manicurewith a few silver gemstones.
The textural element adds edginess to the nail look.
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Nude Gradient
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Chevron-shaped tips offer a unique take on the traditional French design.
Add a different nude polish to each tip to make the shape truly stand out.
It really pops against the pine green tips.
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Beautiful Bows
This elaborate nail design is a gift.
The pink and red bows perfectly complement the crisp, Black tips.
Chrome Extension
Tons of texture and sage chrome make this French set anything but predictable.
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With so many nail trends in one look, this is absolutely a modern manicure.
Lemon Lime
Get your dose of vitamin C with this citrus French manicure.
Lemon and lime have never looked so good.
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