The traditional French manicure is known for its minimalist elegance: a soft pink, nude, or milky white base paired with white tips. However, in recent years, this classic nail art has been offered in vibrant colors, pastel hues, or metallic shades, often combined with very original designs. The application remains the same – a base color with a contrasting tip – but the color combinations are virtually endless. Here are some colorful ideas we’ve selected for you to wear in 2025.

Multicolor

The tips are a rainbow: each nail is decorated with a different shade, creating a lively and playful finish. Among the various proposals, we also include some geometric designs: V-shaped tips and waves for a “sparkling” style.

Bicolor

Here’s a beautiful design made with two different shades. We recommend fuchsia pink and neon orange for those of you who want a vitamin-inspired nail art.

Colored French Manicure: Mocha Nails

Bring the Pantone 2025 shade to your nails.

A Thousand Shades of Red

The color of the year for the French manicure, offered in various variations and intensities.

Colored French Manicure: Pastel Nails

Double French

Even the 2025 French manicure is double. The fashion in recent years has been to use two different shades to border the nail on a light base.

Colored French Manicure: Pink Shades

For those who don’t want to miss out on a “Barbie” mood nail art.

Lime & Green

Many different ways to use a color that hints at summer.

How to Create It

Creating a colored French manicure can be very simple, but it depends a lot on the chosen design. For those who want to try it at home, here are some useful tips.

Apply a transparent or nude polish as a base to even out the surface of the nail. To create your preferred design, you can use adhesive strips or stencils. Then, apply the polish. If you want an ombré effect, use a sponge to blend the colors. Finally, apply a glossy or matte top coat to extend the longevity of your manicure.

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