16 Ways To Make A French Manicure Cool Again

Modernize a French with the addition of a thin stripe worn one-third of the way down the nail. Soft rounded edges are key. @aliciatnails

For a French with a twist, try a negative space cut-out manicure. @chelseaqueen

We can get behind a fluorescent French when the length is short, the stripes are thin, and the base is a flattering nude. @deborahlippmann

This reimagined version is also an easy way to create the illusion of longer nail beds. Swap a traditional white line for silver, then swipe it down the side. @hannahroxit

Find a nude that matches your skin tone and add a soft yellow gold tip for a result that's refined, not glitzy. @jennahipp

Half-traditional, half-festive, and completely cool. @jessicawashick

Pair black and silver around the perimeter of the nail for a double reflection French. @jinsoonchoi

Gold along the cuticle gives this reverse French some edge while the milky white base and soft almond shape keep it elegant. @marienails

Contrasting colors in two textures give this French a futuristic edge. @mpnails

Choose your favorite coordinating pastels (no more than three shades, please) and ask your manicurist for varied lengths of the color separated from the rest of the nail with a thin gold bar. Nail gems, optional. @nailstreetz

Add a white mini moon along your cuticle to give this look a symmetrical effect. @naomninailsnyc

Metallic hunter green gives this diagonally painted French an on-trend utilitarian vibe. @nataliepavloskinails

To pull off sparkly tips in a sophisticated way, pick a sheer base color and keep the length short and the shape round. @paintboxnails

Vibrant spring-like shades in green, blue, and fuchsia pop on top of silver. @stephstonenails

Love this look! Apply a clear top coat, paint a thin black line at the tip, then cluster gold stars randomly around each nail. @valleynyc

The new way to wear red: on a clean glossy nail and along the tip only. For spring and summer, choose a shade with orange or cherry tones. @vanityprojects