This post shows you the best french tip nails designs!
French tips are having a major moment again, but this time, they’re anything but basic.
If you’re thinking of getting a French manicure but want something more fun or bold than the traditional white tip, you’re in the right place.
From chrome finishes to colorful tips to tiny art details, there are so many ways to reinvent this classic style.
Here are 27 creative French tip nail designs to inspire your next mani.
French tip nails designs
1. Classic white French tips with a twist
You can’t go wrong with the original. A clean nude or pale pink base with crisp white tips is timeless and elegant. Perfect for weddings, job interviews, or just feeling a little more put-together.
Want to add a little twist? Add a tiny rim of glitter along the French tip.
2. Ombre French tip
Instead of a hard tip line, let the color fade in with an ombré effect.
You can do classic white ombre or play with color, pink into white, nude into brown, or lavender into lilac.
3. Navy Ombre French Tips (Blue Gradient)
Ahhh what is not to love about this nail design!!
Each nail fades from nude into a different shade of blue. Soft baby blue, denim, cobalt, all the way to deep navy.
The ombre effect keeps it smooth and elegant, while the gradient across your fingers adds a playful, modern twist.
4. Red French tips
Bold and confident. Red tips on a neutral base give a spicy twist to the classic look. Think Parisian chic with an edge.
5. Classic French tips with lemon accents
Fresh and fun, this look keeps the traditional white tip but adds a tiny lemon design.
Either at the corner of the tip or near the cuticle.
It’s perfect for summer and gives your classic mani a juicy, playful twist without going over the top.
6. Euro summer inspired design
OK, strictly not a French tip design, but the placement of these blue flowers kind of gives me a funky and updated French tip vibe.
This design is perfect for Euro summer, if you’re going to Greece or Italy.
7. Gold foil French tips
Instead of a full line, gold foil flakes pressed on the tip give it a more organic, artsy vibe.
8. Pink chrome French tips
Chrome is ultra-trendy right now.
Go for silver or rose gold chrome tips for a futuristic vibe, or try mirrored chrome over a sheer base for a subtler look.
I’m obsessed with these pink chrome French tips!
9. French tip with pink rim
Okay, this one is so cute. It’s your classic French tip, but with a skinny little pink line right under the white.
Just that one extra detail makes the whole thing feel way more fun and fresh. It’s giving cool-girl minimalism with a twist.
10. Navy blue French tip design
Dark blue tips feel sophisticated and unexpected. Bonus points if you go for a matte finish—it’s such a vibe.
11. Subtle flower design
Tiny daisy or floral designs along the tip or even overlapping into the base.
This can be done with nail stickers or hand-painted art.
12. Cherry French tip almond nails
Bold, flirty, and so classic. Cherry red tips are the perfect way to make your French mani feel fresh and powerful.
It’s giving vintage glam, but still totally wearable day to day. Pair it with a glossy nude base and you’ve got that “I’ve got my life together” kind of energy.
13. Double Gold Rim French Tips
This one’s giving barely there but make it glam. Instead of filling in the tip, you outline it with a thin gold line like a little frame for your nail.
It’s super minimal, super chic, and catches the light in the prettiest way. Basically, French tips but make them fancy.
14. Tiny stars
Tiny star decals or hand-painted stars add a whimsical vibe.
Try silver stars on navy tips or white stars on clear base.
15. Classic French Tips with Tiny Blue Flowers
It’s the perfect mix of timeless and playful.
Classic white tips keep it clean, but those tiny blue flowers? So sweet and just the right amount of fun.
Think spring picnic, cottagecore vibes, but still polished enough for everyday.
16. Brown French tips
Underrated and so chic. Brown tips are like the cool, neutral cousin of the classic white French.
You can go light caramel, rich chocolate, or even mix a few warm tones across your nails.
17. Gold French tips
Swap out the white for glitter polish, gold, silver, pink, or even holographic.
It instantly adds glam while still keeping that French shape.
18. Classic French tip with Chrome finish
You can also update a classic French tip with a chrome finish!
It keeps the classic style but adds a modern twist with the chrome design.
19. Shiny green tips
Fresh, fun, and a little unexpected. Green tips instantly make your nails stand out in the best way.
Go sage for something soft and earthy, or bright lime for a bold, playful vibe. It’s the kind of mani that makes people say, “Wait, I love your nails!”
20. Extra unique green French tips
Green is a trendy color in 2025! Spice up your nail designs with this creative yet simple design for your French tips.
21. Light blue French tips
These stick on nails look cute! The light blue rim make this design super cute for summer.
22. Gold glitter tips
If you love a little sparkle (or a lot), gold glitter tips are such a vibe. They catch the light, look amazing in photos, and instantly dress up any outfit.
23. Gold Bronze Chrome French Tips
This one’s giving liquid metal realness. The gold-bronze chrome shifts in the light and looks super luxe without being too flashy.
It’s warm, glowy, and feels like a sunset on your fingertips. Perfect for summer nights or anytime you want that rich girl vibe.
24. Fall-inspired red tips
This specific shade of red is perfect for Fall, if you ask me! Kind of a dark rusty red that borders brown.
This would look so chic with all your cute Fall outfits.
25. Red glitter tips
We love a red glitter tip! These would be incredible for Christmas time, or really any other time of the year if you feel like it.
26. Red tips with chrome finish
There are 100+ ways to do red tips, and I love these tips with a chrome finish. Incredibly chic yet not over the top, which I love.
27. Pink french tips with flowers
This right here is the definition of cuteness! Go for a light pink tip instead of a white tip, and add some cute daisies on some of your nails.
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