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An infamous nail design that has *never* gone out of style? The French tip. This craze is currently at its peak on the trend radar, and the timeless and simple pattern has officially branched beyond the classic white. For your next mani appointment, we have *all* the nail inspo of your dreams. 

Basic French

@nails_of_la

Who said the basic French tip design could only be white? Mix and match different colors to keep it simple while still adding a bit of ~spice.~ Quick tip: Use a color wheel to help choose hues that match well together.

Swirly Heart French

@e.milyjanee

Cottage core who? These swirly heart Frenchies put a creative twist on your typical mani. Us, obsessed? Pretty much.

Flame French

@rachelsuenails

These wispy flame tips are giving. Fierce with pink flames traveling down the nails, this look guarantees that you'll be getting compliments all day. 

Retro French

@nails.bab

These pick & mix tips have *all* the fixings you could ever imagine. With a different pattern on each nail (from cow print and smiley faces to plaid and rainbow stripes), this style totally embodies that throwback retro flair. 

Floral French

@monika__nails

This floral take is the definition of nail goals. Adorned with pink petals, they totally transport us to the flower fields.

Dotted French

@jmaebeauty_

Dotted Frenchies are, hands down, the playful nails we've been on the hunt for. Take your French tips and overlay them with tiny dots in a grid-like pattern to recreate this look. 

Fruity French

@samrosenails

Fruit lovers, this one's for you. These tiny cherries compliment white tips amazingly. Tbh, any berries you choose will look super cute.

Super Thin French

@peachinails

That's right: skinny French tips are a thing. They're elegant *and* work perfectly for girlies who like to keep their nails short.

Heart French

@heluviee

Hearts on French tips? Yes, pls. Play around with heart placement for the year-round Valentine's Day vibe.

Outlined French

@nailsbyzola

These futuristic nails have a thin frame that outline the half-moon shape rather than fill it in. And the cobalt blue? A must.

Looking for more nail inspo? Check these posts out:
💅 How to rock statement nails this season
💅 4 trendy nail art designs to try this season
💅 These TV-inspired nail looks are *totally* swoon-worthy

Share your french tip nails with us on Insta @girlslifemag!

Slider image: @peachinails | Top image: @meganfox

by Madison Yee | 8/6/2022