Elevated French Tip Nails Are Autumn’s Most Popular Manicure Trend
Photo via @elchartersnailartist.
Autumn is officially here, and along with the colder weather and the return of the trench coat, we're also going to see darker colours and interesting nail art. The latest nail look set to take over our feeds is a combination of the always-trending French Tip manicure, combined with subtle autumn patterns and rich, sultry colours.
From tortoiseshell to French Kiss Tips in wine, you can't go wrong with a twist on a classic style.
How do you elevate a simple French Tip?
"Contemporary French Tip designs extend well beyond classic white. Coloured French Tips allow technicians to introduce seasonal shades, trend-driven colours and personalised designs while maintaining the recognisable French Tip structure," Salon First says.
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According to the beauty supplier, French Tip nails are one of the most popular and requested looks across salons in Australia. "The style is known for its clean, polished appearance and remains a staple in professional nail services."
For all your elevated French Tip inspo to take to the salon, we've rounded up the best autumn nail looks below.
Dainty Tortoise
This sweet set by @nailzkatkat is one of our favourites. Combining a soft tortoiseshell theme with bows and flowers, it feels delicate yet feminine.
Chocolate Polka Dots
Polka dot nails never go out of style, and when you combine them with a French manicure, it's an instant hit. We love what @elchartersnailartist has done here with a combination of chocolate and almond-coloured polishes. Try Manicurist's Green Polish in Clove, $24 and Manicurist's Active Smooth, $27, to recreate this look at home.
Retro Florals
This set by @bynicolemv is the perfect mix of retro and modern. Using different shades of orange, tan and brown, the nail art flowers dotted on each nail are to die for.
Wine O'Clock
We love this deep burgundy shade @elchartersnailartist has used here, and it reminds us of a rich wine. To DIY this at home, you could try Essie's Nail Polish in Bordeaux, $14.99.
Embellished French
We're taking this iconic nail set straight to the salon. @bynicolemv has used nail jewellery, gems and 3d nail art to take this manicure to the next level. She's proved that French Tips don't need to be simple or boring.
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Juicy Cherry
Nothing says autumn like jumpers and a matching manicure. We love @staceymachin's take on the French Tip, with cherry and bow nail art placed delicately on top. To recreate this look at home, try Essie's Shearling Darling, $14.99 and for the cherry stem, Essie's Off Tropic, $12.69.
Lucky Ladybug
This set by @overglowedit is adorable. It combines trendy butter yellow French Tips with the hand-painted sleeping ladybugs. For the best butter yellow colour, try Rimmel's 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Daisy Chain Dreams, $5.39.
Olive Tones
For something a little more grounded and earthy, we're loving this olive French Tip manicure by @nailsbyalsn. It's minimalist, clean and elegant. Recreate this look at home with Picture Polish's Avocado Nail Polish, $17.95.
Candy Crush
We have a massive crush on this lovey-dovey nail set by @by_hannahtaylor. With hearts incorporated into both the French Tip and the base, it's a sophisticated way to use the motif.
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