The 29 Best Colourful French-Manicure Ideas to Try Now

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@harrietwestmoreland

Keep scrolling for 28 of the best colourful French manicures to inspire your own summer nail looks.

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This sunny orange shade is surprisingly neutral when nail tips are kept short and round. Perfect for summer.

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If you're not a fan of bright colours, then opt for a neutral shade that complements your skin tone.

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@asos_lotte

Opt for a bold colour like blue to really show off those perfectly groomed nails.

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@betina_goldstein

I always think black nails look chic, but if you're concerned about veering into '90s-grunge territory, then dark nail tips with a hint of shimmer look so elegant.

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@imarninails

Proving that a colourful French manicure doesn't always have to feel pared back, this cool mani will turn heads with its graphic pastel points.

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@paragonnails

Metallics, glitters and holographic nail polishes tend to be relegated to the party season, but this silver-adorned French mani proves that they can actually work all year round.

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@imarninails

Turning the classic French manicure totally on its head, this polished nail look forgoes those boring white tips in favour of shiny black ones. 

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@harrietwestmoreland

Multicoloured manicures are big news this year, but keeping the colour to just the tips of your nails means your mani looks subtly playful. 

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@rochellehumes

Westmoreland calls this look the "reverse French," adding a pop of colour close to the nail beds rather than at the tips. So cool.

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@amy_lawrenson

Why not alternate the colour at your nail tips and your nail beds for a twist on the trend?

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@browngirlhands

I love how these muted shades extend down the nail for more of a laid-back take on the French manicure.

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@imarninails

Lilac, blush pink, coral and turquoise… This mani has all of this season's biggest shades in one look.

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@imarninails

Why opt for one nail-polish colour when these tips look so good with two?

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@hollyfalconenails

A full gold manicure might feel a bit OTT, but these sleek tips look so expensive.

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@nails_of_la

Take a half-and-half approach like this part red, part peach manicure. So cool. 

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@hollyfalconenails

I love how delicate these pastel-blue nail tips are—it almost looks like a classic French manicure at first glance.

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@paintboxnails

Unlike the mani above, it's the bigger the better when it comes to the nail tips here. I love it.

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@celmatique

Psychedelic patterns and all the colours of the rainbow mean this nail art will definitely turn heads. 

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@harrietwestmoreland

Seriously, how shiny are these nails? The soft lilac tips and oh-so glossy nails look simply stunning.

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@nails_of_la

Go wild and pick a different shade for each tip for the ultimate 2022 take on the colourful French manicure.

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@BUFFCS

Few colours go together better than pink and red, and the combination of this rosy-pink base and red-toned fuchsia tips proves it.

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@NAILARTBYQUEENIE

Have fun with the shape of your French tips, and try something different. These understated (but very pretty) hearts are going straight on my nails at my next nail appointment.

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@harrietwestmoreland

Neon shades are so much fun to experiment with in a French manicure. The slither of zesty pastel green on the tips makes this mani pop.

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@nailartbyqueenie 

This reverse French in alternating citrus shades is so pretty.

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@harrietwestmoreland

Why not accentuate the tips and the half moons at the base of the nails?

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@nailartbyqueenie 

Experiment with the placement of your French mani with diagonal shapes and contrasting accents with your nail art.

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@harrietwestmoreland

This vibrant neon colour is the perfect hue to inject some fun into your regular French mani.

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@harrietwestmoreland

Can't choose one colour? Select colours from the same colour family (such as pastels or neons) and you'll be on to a winning colour combo.

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@HARRIETWESTMORELAND

Green is a big colour trend for 2023—from mint and pistachio to the famous Bottega-inspired emerald green, we've seen it all when it comes to green hues in nail art. Matcha is set to be the next big thing.