French tips are such a classic & elegant nail design! Wether you are somebody who doesn’t get french nails done often and are looking for some classic french nail design ideas or are someone who does get them done often so are therefore looking for more unique french nail design ideas, we’ve included a real range of nail design ideas with something for everyone. We’ve quickly answered a few frequently asked questions about french nails below before listing all our favourite french nail design ideas!
What are the French nails for 2024?
Of course your classic French tip manicure is still in style (as it always is) but in 2024, French tip nails which match the season are becoming increasingly popular. For example, pastel French tip nails for spring and brighter colours like hot pink and orange for summer.
What nail shape is best for French nails?
This really varies from person to person, but almond nails are a really pretty (and classy) shape which look great on just about any hand. If you want to opt for a shorter nail shape, then rounded or square French tip nails are also a really great look too!
What is a French manicure?
The classic French manicure is pale pink or nude nails with a solid white tip. This is an extremely classy and elegant look for nails and is perfect if you want a lowkey but also very chic set of nails.
French Tip Nail Designs
1. Pink + Brown French Tip Nail Pattern
Pink and brown make for such a pretty colour combination, especially for nails!
These would make for great Valentine’s nails but are really perfect for anytime of the year.
The little heart nail art on these nails just TOTALLY elevates them and makes them look so much more elegant.
2. Classic Rounded French Tips
SO glamorous and chic!
French tip nails like these are such a classic set of nails to get done and are perfect if you want some low-key, chic nails.
3. Pink Swirly French Tips
Pink swirly French tips make for such a unique and aesthetically pleasing set of nails!
These are the kind of nails your friends and family are sure to be OBSESSED with.
If pink is your signature colour for your nails and you want a set of pink nails which incorporate French tips in them, then this is TOTALLY the nail design for you.
4. Sparkly Purple French Tips
Literally OBSESSED with these nails!
These are just SO pretty and chic plus are TOTALLY perfect for spring or autumn.
This is the perfect nail design for those that like their nails to be both fun and elegant.
5. Floral Tips + Light Blue French Tips Nail Pattern
If you are a fan of floral nails then this set of nails is the perfect reference to show next time you go to the nail salon!
The nail pattern in this nail design looks so pretty and totally makes the French tips stand out so much more.
Light blue is such an underrated nail colour! 🩵🥹
6. Red Square French Nails
LOVE this preppy shade of red!
If you are someone who likes longer nail designs then this is a very classy longer nail design to go for.
This nail design would be perfect for literally any time of the year.
7. Pearly French Tip Nails
Ok… how pretty is this nail design? 🥹🫶
This is the kind of nail design that is perfect for marking special occasions like a birthday or a wedding.
Pearly nails are totally a must try nail design for everyone so if you haven’t had any before, you should totally get this set of nails done.
8. Light Yellow French Tips
Love this shade of yellow! 🍌🫶
Pastel nails like this make for perfect spring or Easter nails.
9. Pink French Tips With Red Heart Nail Art
Such a pretty set of heart nails!
The little red heart nail art totally compliments the pink shade of these nails.
If you want glamorous and aesthetically pleasing nails, this is a really great nail design to go for.
10. Shiny Black & Gold French Tips
This nail design is perfect for autumn or winter.
This is the perfect French tip nail design to get done if you like darker nails.
Gold and black make for such a sophisticated and chic set of nails which are perfect for special events!
11. Gold Chrome French Tips
SO glamorous and classy! 😌💅
Chrome gold and French tips are literally a match made in heaven for nails.
If you have a special occasion coming up where you want to be at your fanciest, then these are a really great choice for your nails.
12. Cloudy Sky French Nails
OBSESSED with how pretty this nail art design is!
This is such a great French tip nail design for summer.
These nails are perfect for those that like the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic which is popular on TikTok.
13. Glazed Donut Nails With Brown French Tips
So aesthetically pleasing and classy! 🍩🤭
Brown is the ultimate colour for your nails if you like a more minimalistic look for your nails.
If you want some smart preppy nails for work, these are the nails to go for.
14. Purple Chrome French Nails
How stunning is this set of nails? 💜✨
Purple chrome French tips is just such a stunning look for nails and is the kind of nail design that is suitable for anytime of the year.
If you want some French nails that are sure to stand out, then this is the nail design to get done next time you go to the nail salon.
15. Black French Tips With Mini Black Heart Nail Art
Black French nails are such a chic and sophisticated look for your nails! 🖤🤩
These are such a simple yet also stunning design which is PERFECT if you want your nails to look effortlessly chic.
If you don’t often get black nails done, this is a very classy set of black nails to try out in 2024.
16. Hot Pink French Tips With Moon Nail Art
The nail art on these nails is so cool and aesthetically pleasing!
Hot pink is such an iconic nail colour for summer and the colour looks particularly good when used for French tips.
This set of nails has somewhat intricate nail designs, so if you want to get these done at a nail salon make sure to bring this photo with you so that you can show them it as a reference.
17. Orange French Tips With Flower Nail Bed
This is such a pretty nail design for spring or summer! ☀️🥹
If you like your nails to be extra bright then these are such a cute choice for your summer nails.
18. Sparkly Heart French Tips
Such a pretty and creative nail design!
These make for such great Valentine’s nails but also totally scream summer too.
If you want a unique set of french nail, this is a really great choice.
19. Coastal Granddaughter French Tips
If you are a fan of the ‘coastal granddaughter’ aesthetic that is popular on social media, then this is such a pretty set of nails to get done.
These are literally perfect for summer, especially if you have a trip to a European country planned!
From the colour scheme to the nail art, these nails are simply SO chic. 🤭💅
20. Dark Green French Tips
Dark green makes for such a pretty nail colour and looks particularly great when used for French nails!
This set of green nails would make for TOTALLY chic fall nails so if you want to get these done in Autumn, make sure you save this picture for then so that you can show it as a reference picture at the nail salon.
21. Short Square Classic French Nails
So elegant and classy!
If you want a short nail design for your French nails, then a square shape is a really pretty look for them.
This is literally such a simple yet somehow glamorous look for your nails.
22. Dark Red French Tips
Ok, how stunningly classy is this dark shade of red?
If you want a classy & simple set of nails, dark red is always a great choice and is also extremely flattering to the hand.
23. Multi-coloured French Tips
Such a pretty set of nails for spring! 🌸✨
Pastel nails like these are such a timeless and fun look for nails. 😌💅
Although these are probably best for spring, multi-coloured French tips are suitable for any season really, just be sure to switch up the colours to match the season.
24. Outlined Pink French Tips
Love this style of French nails!
The outline of the French tips literally makes them stand out so much more.
The almond shape of these French tip nails is so aesthetically pleasing and fitting for the nail design.
Hope you liked these French tip nail designs and have found some inspiration for what nails to get done next time you go to the nail salon. Thanks for reading! 🙂
