Are you looking for cute French tip nails to put a modern twist on a classic French manicure? If so, keep reading to discover unique and colorful ideas for your next nail set! 

Colorful French tip nails are somewhat of an unexpected trend that has been taking social media by storm. At the same time, the trend makes complete sense. After all, much like clothing, nails are one of the ways to express your personality and inject a little color into your life.

Don’t get us wrong, you can never go wrong with a timeless French mani, but if you feel like it lacks creativity, why not add a few eye-catching details such as rhinestones, pearls, or a gradient color scheme? There are so many interesting designs to choose from, so why not try something different?

Below, we’ve featured 40 of our favorite French tip nail ideas, ranging from simple ones with just one shade to more elaborate ones with lots of glitter, prints and multiple colors. Let’s get started, shall we?

The Best Cute French Tip Nails To Try 

1. Pearly Finish

Add a glamorous touch to your classic French manicure with these tiny shimmering white pearls. The French tips on the index and ring fingers are studded with pearl embellishments. This manicure is the perfect bridal look too!

2. Cherry patterns

We love the fun colors and pretty patterns in this stunning nail design! The glossy nude nails have been finished with a pastel blue French tip, then the thumb, middle, and ring fingers are decorated with a dainty cherry pattern – so much fun!

3. Pink + Green

Create a fun and vibrant look with this pink and green asymmetric French tip manicure. The nails are painted in a glossy mint green shade, while the middle and ring fingers have a pale pink base, decorated with a green asymmetric French tip, framed with gold for a glam touch.

4. Pretty in Pink

Go super girly with this pink and white French manicure! Each nail has been painted with a pink base and then decorated with a half-white, half-bubblegum pink French tip. We love the addition of pink glitter for a little extra sparkle.

5. Pastel tone hearts

Play around with lots of fun colors in these pastel-toned French tip nails. Each nail begins with a natural base and then features a French tip in a range of different shades – here you can pick your own pastel shades to create your own, distinctive look. Then the pastel nails are decorated with a little heart in the same color, but a darker shade – so pretty!

6. Black + Glitter

Don’t be afraid of dark colors in your French tip manicures, especially during the fall and winter months. These nails are perfect for the cooler weather, with a black French tip and a swipe of silvery glitter at the base of the nail.

7. Coffee Swirls

For something a little more unique, stick to just one French tip nail and add glossy block colors and fun designs. This Coffee Swirls manicure is a great example, with a burgundy French tip sitting alongside, glossy burgundy nails and a clear nail decorated with brown, burgundy, and caramel swirls.

8. Baby’s Breath

This baby’s breath nail design is perfect for the spring and summer months. Sage green nails are paired with glossy natural nails finished with a white French tip and a dainty sprig of baby’s breath decorating the thumb and middle finger.

9. Gold Stars

These gorgeous nails have a natural pink base and a pastel purple French tip and then are each decorated with little gold stars. In the center of some of these stars are little 3D gemstones, adding a touch of opulence to the nails.

10. Faded Grey

Go for a minimalist look with these faded grey nails. Each nail has been painted with a milky white base and then features a soft, faded grey French tip, all finished with a glossy top coat – a classic and timeless look.

11. Pink on pink

Keep to different shades of one color to create a striking tonal French tip design. These nails have a pink base and then a two-tone French tip made up of neon pink and rose pink.

12. Blue ombre + glitter

Combine a stunning ombre design with a French tip to create an eye-catching manicure. These nails fade from blue at the tip to nude at the base, while the French tip is created from sparkling blue glitter for a glamorous look.

13. A holographic touch

Holographic or iridescent polishes always add an extra special touch to your nails, as you can see with this beautiful holographic manicure. The nails have a natural, glossy base and then a delicate French tip in the holographic polish that shines in shades of blue, green, and purple!

14. Gold + green

Green and gold is an underrated color combination that looks amazing in this French tip manicure. The base has been left natural, while the shimmering green French tip is decorated with stripes of gold, which is reflected in the touch of gold at the base of the nail too.

15. Black + gold

Go a little darker and more dramatic with this black and gold manicure. This nail design is ideal for a special event or occasion because of its striking look. The glossy black base really allows the gleaming gold tip to shine.

16. A swipe of blue

Image via @pardonmyfrenchnailbar

Add a little pop of color to your classic French tip manicure, just like the image above. The glossy nude base features a stripe of white on one side of the French tip and a stripe of blue on the other – just perfect!

17. Mini French tips

Image via @korobova.nail.studio

If you have shorter nails, this mini French tip design is just what you need! The base is kept to a neutral pink shade, while the white French tip is much slimmer for a dainty and delicate look that is elegant and sophisticated.

18. Chocolate color Palette

We love opting for a rich chocolate color palette during the cooler months, just like the manicure you see above. This nail design includes brown French tips, ivory nails, and waves of dark and mid-brown at the tip of the nail for a unique and striking look.

19. Shimmery Jewel Tones

Play around with rich jewel tones to add an opulent touch to your nails. This manicure perfectly displays how to do it, with a nude base and shimmering jewel tones, including red, orange, and purple at the tip of the nail. This design would be perfect for a special event, all year round.

20. Glitter French Tips

Paint your nails with a glossy natural shade and then add a glam touch with a glittery French tip. The multicolor glitter is denser at the tip and then disperses as you move further down the nail – so pretty!

21. Gold Frames

Image via @_allured

This stunning manicure is a great way to do a French tip if you have long nails. Instead of filling in the whole tip of the nail, just frame the outside lines of the French tip for a distinctive and striking look, just like this nude and gold manicure.

22. Neutral Shades

This neutral nail design has a chic and sophisticated look, with a sleek design and timeless neutral color palette. The base is a glossy light beige shade, while the asymmetric French tip has been painted in a darker beige shade and finished with a rose gold edge.

23. Black, Pink + Glitter

Alternate your French tip designs, just like these beautiful black, pink, and silver nails. Begin with a neutral base then alternate between pink and black French tips. The black French tips are trimmed with a swipe of silver glitter, while a silver glitter design features at the base of the pink French tip nails.

24. reverse French Tips

Image via @metsko_nails

Take a unique approach to the usual French tip designs with this reverse French tip manicure. The nails are painted with a semi-sheer white polish and a matte top coat, and then feature a curve of neon polish at the base of the nail rather than the tip to ensure a bold and attention-grabbing look.

25. Holographic Pink

Go for a more subtle holographic look by opting for a holographic French tip. These nails have a pale pink base, which is complemented by the pink-toned holographic tip, which shines in shades of pink, purple, and orange.

26. Mini Glitter French Tips

via @polishmadness

We love this barely-there French tip design! The nails are painted with a rosy pink shade and then the tip of each nail features a thin swipe of glitter polish to create a simple yet sparkling French tip manicure.

27. Gold Chrome

Chrome is super trendy at the moment, which is why you need these gold chrome French tip nails. Keep the nails natural with a glossy top coat and finish with a gleaming chrome French tip that really sparkles and shines in the light.

28. Sharp V French tips

via @shalneva_Nails

If you still love the classic French manicure with a pink base and white tip, switch up the design a little with this sharp V design, rather than the usual soft curve. This gives this polished and elegant manicure a quirky touch.

29. Purple + gold

Go glam with these purple and gold French tip nails! The base has been left nude to really let the rich purple French tips and sparkly embellishments shine. The French tips have been decorated with gold flecks and shards of shiny sequin – so stunning. You may also see that at the base of two nails, there are glittering 3D gemstones for an opulent finish.

30. Pink Florals

Add a springtime touch to your pink French tip manicure with this floral nail design. The little finger is painted in glossy bubble-gum pink, the ring finger features a white floral pattern, while the rest of the nails are tipped with either bubble-gum or pale pink polish – just gorgeous!

31. Black hearts

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This black French manicure has a sleek yet bold look making it perfect for everyday wear as well as special occasions. The glossy natural nails have each been finished with a black French tip, then a little black love heart decorates the ring finger.

32. neon Orange

via @marta_yurinets

Neon nails are ideal for the summer months or if you are heading on vacation, which is why you need this neon orange manicure for your next summer vacation! The neutral base really lets the neon orange pop at the tip of the nail.

33. Gleaming gold

via @byleah.x

Add a little glamour to your everyday life with this gleaming gold manicure. The design is kept simple with a natural pink base and then decorated with a slim gold French tip for a dazzling update on this classic manicure.

34. Polka dot French tips

Create the look of a French tip with a polka dot design instead! This manicure is so much fun and is the perfect twist on the classic French manicure. The base is painted pink, while the tip is decorated in polka dots in a range of pastel shades to create this playful and unique nail design.

35. Mix + match

You don’t just have to stick to one French tip design, mix and match them to create your own, unique manicure. These pink nails feature block color nails alongside pink French tip nails and a middle finger which just features the outside line of a French tip to create an eye-catching nail design.

36. Pearl polka dots

Add a little something extra special to your pink and white, sophisticated French manicure by adding pearls to the nails! Three pearls decorate each nail like shimmering white polka dots for a beautiful finish. This is a French tip design that makes a great bridal look.

37. Neon Sunset

We love the sunset-inspired color palette of this pretty manicure. Each nail starts with a nude base and then is decorated with a French tip in a neon, sunset shade, including yellow, orange, and pink, creating the perfect summertime nails.

38. Giraffe print

Animal print nails are always a great option, but if you don’t want to go all out on the print, perhaps just opt for animal print French tips, like these giraffe nails. The pink nails are either decorated with a giraffe print French tip or a giraffe print star – so much fun!

39. Purple ombre

via @nadia_nail_nch

Create a faded French tip look with an ombre design. These nails fade from purple at the tip to a neutral pink shade at the base, but you could pick any color to the tip to really make this manicure your own.

40. Silver Sequins

Go for a more eye-catching, opulent look with this silver sequined French manicure. The nude base really draws your attention to the sparkling silver French tips that catch the light. The index finger features an extra diamond-shaped gem at the base of the nail for a dazzling finish.

Which of these cute French tip nails was your favorite design? Do you prefer an understated look, or do you like your nails with a more complex design? Let us know in the comments below!