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Sometimes, even the classics can benefit from an update.
Take the French manicure, for example.
Meet the baby French, a sleek, new-age take on your grandmother’s favorite manicure.
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Plus, see some of our favorite takes on the updated classic.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Baby French Manicure?
It’s incredibly wearable, low-maintenance, and chiccelebrity fans include tastemakers Rosie Huntington-Whiteley andBella Hadid.
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The baby French is also pretty easy toachieve at home.
It’s incredibly versatile.
Ready to try the trend for yourself?
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Below, find 22 of our favorite baby French manicures.
Baby Blue
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Baby French, meetbaby blue.
We especially love the ultra-thin white outline that shows just how tiny each tip is.
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It still reads as subtle but has some much-appreciated personality.
Thin Two-Tone
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Opting for atwo-tone Frenchmeans having your cake and eating it, too.
We especially love how the colors on this manicure evolve inrainboworder.
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This manicure uses the traditional white and nude pairing in a baby French design for a modern twist.
We love that the artist chose bright cobalt to further enhance the cool tones of the baby blue base.
This lilac makes the micro-white tips a little more obvious than they would painted on a nude.
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Take this manicure for example.
The salmon and red combo feels like the perfect pairing.
Go Halfsies
Why pick one shade for your tips when you’re able to have two?
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Thishalf-baby blue, half-bubblegum pinkcombo makes for one epic manicure.
Stick to a neutral base to keep the focus on the tips.
Black and White
Thisdottedbaby French design is so unique and unexpected.
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To recreate a similar look at home, start with a solid white fine tip.
Then use a doting tool to add the black dashes along each line, creating the striped effect.
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For an edgier take on the prim-and-proper baby French manicure, opt forblack tips.
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There’s somethingveryY2K about it, and we’re here for it.
Theminimalist detailadds something a little different without being too bold.
Shine Bright
it’s possible for you to never go wrong with addinga bit of sparkle.
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These shimmering baby French nails use a glittery base to draw attention.
The French tip adds a classic element to an otherwise out-of-the-box mani.
We love the brown and white cow print, which feels chic yet playful.
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The extra length makes the micro tips even more impactful.
Consider adding another arch around a third of the way up the nail.
verify it mirrors the shape of the tip for a more cohesive look.
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It’ll let the art speak for itself without looking too crowded.
Tortoiseshell Accents
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Thesetortoiseshell-patternedFrench tips are ridiculously chic.
Lemon-Lime Drip
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Looking for a baby French manicure that’s immediately eye-catching?
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Allow your tips to quite literally drip outside the lines.
Apaint driplook is easy to DIY as it doesn’t have to be perfect.
All you have to do is drag the polish partway down your nail with a toothpick or detailing brush.
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Geometric Moment
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Baby French manicures do not always have to be minimalistic.
If you’re looking for maximum impact, integrate some ultra-precise tips into an abstract ornegative space design.
It’s the coziest of neutrals while still adding a hint of color.
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