French Nails

What are French Nails?

The distinctive French manicure design features a pale pink or beige nail base and bright white nail tips. The design mimics that look of natural nails in a way that makes the nails appear clean and bright.


History of French Nails

The exact origin of the term "French nails" isn't known. However, some people credit the popularity of the French manicure to Max Factor saying that he invented the nail design in the 1930s for Paris fashionistas. Others say that Jeff Pink used the term on a manicure kit in the 1970s that sold in the United States branding the term.


French Nail Trends

The nice thing about French manicures is that they don't go out of style. The simple look appeals to people of all ages, and it looks great for casual and formal events. It's a look that's especially popular with brides and anyone who wants a day-to-day look that's clean and fresh.

You don't need to have long nails to have a French manicure. The style is applied on nails of any length. However, the white portion of the nail is larger when the tip of the nail is longer. French manicures can be applied over acrylic or gel nails, but French manicures also work nicely on natural nails. Less