The French tip has never really faded from fashion, but our obsession with Y2K trends has propelled it back to the top of the nail charts. Like claw clips and baguette bags, French manicures have become the go-to look for It-girls, celebrities, and friends alike.

The French manicure, credited to Jeff Pink, manicurist and President of Orly International, was born out of necessity in 1975 Hollywood. Actresses needed a versatile nail look that would complement any costume, so Jeff developed a neutral style that worked universally. Its popularity spread to Paris, where it became a staple on French runways, giving it the iconic name.

It’s clear why this trend has staying power—chic and timeless, the classic French manicure suits every nail shape and effortlessly pairs with today’s trends. Whether it’s the vintage nude-and-white “old money” look or the edgier “brat” French tip with black tips instead of white, there are endless ways to reinvent the style. You can experiment with colorful versions, add extra flair with nail art, stickers, or embellishments.

The shape is just as versatile—ranging from bold, chunky ’90s styles to subtle, delicate micro tips. Whether you prefer square, round, almond, or pointed shapes, the French tip works with any aesthetic.

Check out some of our favorite French tip nail designs below!

Squared-off Frenchies A classic pink and white Frenchie made modern with elongated squared-off tips.

Bubblegum pink Frenchie Swap nude and beige bases for cute (but still sophisticated) bubblegum pink).

Bow Frenchies Balletcore and coquettecore remain two major aesthetics, this blends both with silky white tips, pearl details and of course, bows to gift wrap the whole look.

Glazed Frenchies Glazed donut nails are still going strong, but for something a little different, experiment with glazed donut tips.

Short lipgloss French tip We love lipgloss nails that look like they’ve been coated with a slick of sheeny or glitzy gloss, add on a French tip and you’ve got two top trends in one.

Chrome Frenchies How beautiful are these iridescent golden red tips? A must-try manicure for autumn/winter, you really can’t go too wrong with chrome nails.

Classic micro Frenchie More of a minimalist? Short nails with a dinky French tip will never not look chic.

Red vixen Frenchies Red is a classic for a reason, as for a red Frenchie, this chunky, pointed almond rendition is hotttt.

Heart Frenchies Romantic and sweet, the addition of red hearts over a ’90s chunky French is inspired.

Mermaid Frenchies Seriously stunning, these mermaid French tips are guaranteed to get you noticed. Match them with a mermaid beauty look for extra impact.

Cherry Frenchies Super sweet, ask your manicurist to paint cutesy cherries on top of peachy pink tips. It’s giving “spring picnic energy”, as @overglowedit says.