As much as we love classic French manicures, lately, we’ve been drawn toward other imaginative designs for the tips of the nails that are equally as beautiful—if not more so. Some elevated nail tip designs take on a double French silhouette or a dual-finish approach, while others showcase color-blocked nail art, outlined tips, emoji inspiration, and more.
The point is, no matter what your manicure aesthetic preference is, there’s a nail-tip design idea just waiting to be discovered. To show you some of the many ways you can switch up your go-to French manicure, ahead, you’ll find 19 nail-tip design ideas currently making rounds on Instagram.
Whether you love mermaid lore or have an eye for Art Deco designs, these intricate shell-inspired nail tips are worth ogling over. Nail artist Brittney Ellen created this manicure using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in the shades Are Mermaids Not Sweet and Message in a Bottle, topped off with the Beyond the Sea Charms ($8). To make the application process easier on yourself, consider buying the Lights Lacquer Beyond the Sea Charms + Wax Pen Duo ($18), which includes a sticky wax pen that will help you pick up and place the charms easily.
