Splashes of color everywhere.

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Few nail designs have stood the test of time like French tips.

Scroll on for 19 French nail ideas perfect for May.

A green manicure with wavy pink accents down the side of each finger

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Muted Rainbow

Recreating this set is all about color choice.

Using four to six pastel nail polishessuch as those in the Lights LacquerWhat’s the Tea?

Quad($40)alternate your bases and tips to create aspring-forward French mani.

Pastel multicolored French manicure

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This set, with pastelflowerson two almond-shaped nails, is a prime example of mixing it up.

Floral Arrangements

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Here, nail artist Dyanna I.

Sapiens kept things sleek with two or three oversized flowers on each finger.

pastel french tips with two floral nails

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For her French tips, she went with an understated cream shade.

We especially love the babypink swirlson the sides of each nail.

Blue Lining

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This minimalist French manicure utilizesnegative spacefor an impossibly chic set.

Floral design on each cream french tip nail

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This design will pop on anynail shape, but an almond silhouette is next level.

Groovy Swirls

For a'70s-inspired manicure, consider adding a few swirly accent nails to your set.

The blue, orange, periwinkle, and pink here make us think of theScooby Doogang.

Pink and green almond shaped French

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Metallic Barbie

you’re free to never go wrong with pink-on pink.

We love how the long, almond-shaped manicure utilizes ametallic finish on the bold pink tips.

Baby Blue Water

Nails that resemble ocean waves are just divine.

Royal blue almond shaped french tips with negative space

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The tiny, curved slits in the French tips add to the watery vibe.

Green Marbles

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These greenmarble nailscombine sage and milky white.

(And almost havejadevibes.)

Lavender, muted blue, baby blue, and yellow with swirls

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Medium-length, almond-shaped nails are perfect for the springtime.

The medium-lengthsquare tipsare super on-trend.

This simple set features brightred French tipsand a solitary solid accent nail.

Short, natural nail french tips with heart cherries and stars

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This greengradient manicureis perfect for spring.

(And we love the short, manageable tips.)

Vintage French

Glam up your set with sparkly gems.

Long, almond shaped nails with barbie pink french tips

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In this French manicure, long, almond-shaped nails are dressed up with a singlerhinestoneon each nail.

It’s the perfect way to elevate a classic design.

Warm and Two-Toned

We’re living for this orange-toned red paired withBarbie pink.

Aqua blue nails with slits

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The heart accent on the pinky nail adds a sassy touch.

Almond shaped green French tip nails with marble swirls

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Yellow fuchsia orange french tips, rounded coffin shape

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Chocolate and caramel nails almond shaped french tips

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Yello, pink, royal blue, orange, and sage green as almond-shaped french tips

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Rosy Red French Tips with one solid red painted pinky nail

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Short almond shaped french tips with neon, lime, sage, and standard green

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French tips with almond shape and gems on each nail

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Red and pink french tip combo on almond shaped nails

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short almond shaped french tips with pink, scarlet, baby pink

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Long squared french tips with red upside down heart as accent nail

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