I can’t express how much I love having my nails done. A fresh , especially one that involves a bit of , genuinely lifts my spirits. To that end, I’ll probably be getting a colourful French mani at some point this summer.
My love for fresh nails aside, as a beauty journalist it’s also my job to try services like the and keep up with current . That’s why the classic colourful French mani is on my radar right now— why I spoke to two leading nail experts to get their tips on trending colour combos and DIY tips. Here’s everything you need to know about making this timeless nail design work.
For the avoidance of doubt, a colourful French manicure involves the same neutral pink base as a regular French but switches out the usual white tips for a different colour (or colours). “I love colourful French manicures, especially in the summer,” says award-winning nail technician , AKA . "The more colourful, the better, so it's only natural that I love multicoloured tips—where there's a different solid colour on each tip or, for something more fun, an ombré coloured tip.
I love anything neon, but my favourites are a lemon-lime or classic sunrise combo,” she says. Nail artist and global ambassador also loves a colourful French mani, particularly in summer. "I love mixing and matching, so I love a different colour for each nail or even a gradient effect, where you start with a darker shade of your chosen colour and then get lighter as you work your way through the nails,.