The look everyone recognises
French Tip Designin Beeliar & Yangebup — minutes from Success, Atwell & Cockburn Central
A soft natural base with a crisp tip along the edge of the nail — the most timeless design there is, with plenty of room for a modern twist.
Illustrative photo, licensed stock image
What it actually is
In plain terms
A French tip is a two-tone design: a soft natural or nude base colour across the nail, with a distinct tip colour — classically white — painted or applied in gel along the free edge (the part that grows past your fingertip). It's a finishing design rather than a nail system on its own, so it's added on top of whichever base service you choose: shellac, BIAB, SNS or a full acrylic set.
The classic thin white tip is only the starting point. Popular variations include a fine "micro-French" line, a bold reverse French (colour at the base instead of the tip), coloured tips instead of white, and statement prints like leopard or zebra French.
Classic or modern
The traditional white tip, or a coloured, reverse or micro-French twist.
Works with any base
Added as a design over shellac, BIAB, SNS or an acrylic full set.
Suits any length
Just as sharp on short natural nails as on a long full set.
Who it's perfect for
- ✦Weddings, formals and any occasion calling for timeless elegance
- ✦Office-appropriate polish that still feels finished and deliberate
- ✦Brides wanting a design that won't date in photos
- ✦Anyone who wants "the classic French" done properly
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