Brighten Your Manicure With Coloured French Tips
French tips are well-loved for their simplicity and elegance. Featuring a natural or nude base with clean white tips, this manicure style creates a sophisticated look that's perfect for any occasion.
But why not put a modern spin on this classic nail style? Adding pops of colour and accents to French tips can elevate any outfit and help one achieve a unique look. From neon shades to subtle patterns, the possibilities are endless!
Ready to explore some fabulous ideas? Here are coloured French tip designs to inspire your next manicure:
- Start with clean, filed nails. Apply a base coat to protect the natural nails.
- Paint the nails with a light pink polish and let it dry completely.
- Use a makeup sponge to dab blue and purple polish, blending where they meet.
- Gently press the sponge onto the tips of the nails to transfer the gradient.
- With a fine nail art brush, paint soft, wavy lines on some nails for a playful touch.
- Start with a clear or nude polish base.
- Select a variety of pastel shades for the tips: soft blue, gentle pink, light yellow and pale green.
- Use nail guides or freehand the tips if you’re confident. Opt for a fine nail art brush to achieve clean, crisp lines.
- Finish with a top coat to add shine and protect the pastel tips.
- Start with a nude or light pink base and let it dry completely.
- Apply burgundy or rich red polish to the tips. Ensure the tips are straight and parallel to the nail edges.
- Use a fine nail art brush or a dotting tool to create a small white dot where you want the centre of the flower to be.
- Around the central dot, place small white dots to form the base of the petals.
- Use a fine brush to pull each dot outwards from the centre, creating petal shapes.
- Add extra lines or small dots within the petals to add depth and texture.
- Flowers — Use a dotting tool to create small white dots for the petals and a yellow dot in the centre for the daisies.
- Strawberries — Use red polish to create small, rounded shapes, then add tiny green leaves on top. Add tiny black dots on the strawberries for seeds.
If you're pressed for time, you can use decals and stickers to quickly add beautiful accents.
How to achieve perfect French tips
Follow these best practices to achieve salon-quality coloured French tips!
- Always apply a base coat to protect the nails and prevent staining.
- Apply polish in thin layers to avoid clumping and ensure smooth, even drying.
- Use a small brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up any mistakes around the cuticles.
- To add shine and make your designs last longer, finish with a top coat.
- Practice makes perfect! Try on a nail practice wheel if you're new to French tips.
- Use high-quality nail polish and tools for the best results. Cheap polishes can be streaky and chip easily, while high-quality ones provide better coverage and durability.
Upgrade your manicure game with NSI Australia
With these coloured French tips, you're all set to elevate your basic manicures. Remember, the secret to durable, flawless French tips is having a great set of nail polishes and tools. At NSI Australia, we offer a vast selection of nail art supplies and kits to bring your designs to life.
Whether you're a professional nail artist or a DIY enthusiast, we have everything you need to complete your toolkit. We also offer online nail courses to help you master the latest nail art trends and products. Shop now and experiment with different styles!