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Keep scrolling for 20 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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@harrietwestmoreland
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 delicately these pastel-blue nail tips have been painted on—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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