Tortoiseshell Tips

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One of the most popular neutral prints istortoiseshell.

When employed in a decorated French manicure, the print offers ultra-chic, minimalist allure.

Colorful Blobs

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Traditional French with 3D lava lamp-esque blobs?

Mismatched nails in neutral browns, blacks and creams with varying designs including French, snakes, polka dots, and more

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We’re so here for it.

This manicure truly reads like modern art.

Thematte top coatties it all together.

A manicure with a mermaid-inspired design

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Add a black outline to make it really stand out against your natural nail.

Call it a sculptural masterpiece.

Purple Velvet Celestial French Tips

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How stunning is this shade-shiftingvelvetstiletto manicure?

A tortoiseshell tipped manicure

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Here, simple silver French tips are paired with clear gemstones to create a shimmering polka-dot appearance.

Two-Tone French Tips

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Color lovers will enjoy this two-tonedSkittleapproach to a French manicure silhouette.

Don’t forget the top coat.

A manicure with jelly tips with white outlines

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Colorblock French Tips

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Prefer to cover your nails in full coats of color?

We especially love the silver star, circle, and rhinestone gems here.

Since it’s not a super neatly painted design, it’d likely be easy to DIY.

French manicure with different colored tips and 3D blob designs on the tips

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Case in point: Thispale pinkand purple glitter combo.

Fun fact:This look was created with eyeshadow.

Shimmer Dipped

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Craving a coquette moment?

A matte manicure with swirly designs on the tips

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Aura Tips

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Love French tips but looking to change things up?

Take inspo from this mani, which features chunky French tips with aura nail art and 3D flowers.

The various colors and shapes make this a particularly eye-catching nail-tip design idea.

A milky neutral manicure with black designs on the tips

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A manicure with metallic drippy tips

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Rose gold chrome french with 3D gel designs

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A manicure with purple velvet tips and accent nails

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A manicure with silver velvet tips

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Two-tone split tips in multiple colors

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A manicure in shades of blue, purple, and silver, with purple tips

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Ice French tips with a cat eye base

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a manicure with multiple designs in many colors

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a black and white mismatched design manicure

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a manicure with black and white ripples on the tips

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a marshmallow ombre french manicure with white tips

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a pink base manicure with purple tips outlined in glitter

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Shimmery almond nails with ombré glitter and bow appliqués

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a mismatched manicure with animal print tips

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French tips with aura designs and flower appliqués

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an iridescent skittle french manicure

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a manicure with silver chrome flames at the tips

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a manicure with artistic canvas tips

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Duck nails with mismatched designs including cow print, evil eyes, Hello Kitty, cherries, and more

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