Unusual French Manicure and French Suggestion Nail Designs to Strive in 2020

Love them or hate them, the remaining power of this French manicure is incontrovertible. Nail artist Gina Edwards informs Allure they probably dropped out of favor for a little while due to their lack of imagination. “Many people seen the French as a classic and maintained accurate to the white suggestions,” she clarifies. “It turned out stale, dull.”

However, as the French manicure sticks round in 2020, it has spawned into dozens of different colorful designs with the same timeless DNA: arcs of color along the tips of nails. (New York City-based nail artist Miss Pop may or may not have predicted this December 2019.) Genius nail artists have shown off their unexpected takes on Instagram, using half-moons in neon, tie-dye, and eggs — yes, eggs, specifically sunny side up.

With salons across the U.S. closed (or open with new safety parameters) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the French manicure has proven to be the perfect nail art option. They work on both long and short claws (together with the latter rising in popularity due to people seeking out the most hygienic nail length possible). Plus, the tips can be painted onto nude or bare nails, so you can let your nails grow out without your nails looking awkward and having to run back to the salon for another appointment.

On this list, you’re sure to find at least one French manicure trend that speaks to your aesthetic. Show your favorite to your nail artists at your next appointment or experiment using painting them on yourself. If you’re ready to take on your tips yourself, New York City-based nail artist Lolly Koon recommends by putting this polish brush on the center of your nail and make a small dash. Then, make arcs on each side of the nail that connect to it. “If that you go from one side into the other, one side is going to be thick, and the other side is going to be thin because you are going to offload all the polish onto a side,” Koon tells Allure. (She also recently created stunning takes on the French Manicure for us.) Then, voila, you’ll ace a half-moon hints.