A French tip manicure polishes nails in two colors, one for the bed of the nail and another for the tip. Traditionally, French tip manicures create a polished and professional look that replicates the natural nail in pink and white, but modern variations may use other colors. 

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What is the difference between French and American Nails?

The basic difference between a French Manicure and an American one is to do with the color and in some salons, the shape of the finished nails might be also slightly different. A classic French Manicure uses a pinky tone clear base all over the nail and then a dense white tip is painted across the ends.

How long does a French manicure last?

If you get a regular French manicure it should last 7–10 days depending on how much use you have on your nails. A gel French manicure should last 14 days or longer.

Are French nails gel or acrylic?

Pink & White Acrylic Nails, also known as French tips, are a look consisting of white tips on a pink nail base. They are typically achieved by adding a plastic tip or sculpting one to the nail and covering it in acrylic powder and/or gel.

Do French tips look good on short nails?

The french manicure gradient works well on shorter nails as there isn’t a sharp white edge that shows where the nail bed ends and the nail tip begins. It gives the illusion that the nail tips are longer as the white tip gradient fades

What Are French Tips?

Now that we know where the name comes from, what are French tips actually, and how do you achieve this classic look?

French tips refer to the white polish on the tips of the nails, above the base of the nail which is traditionally painted in a pinkish nude tone. The look is meant to provide a more bold replication of nails’ natural colors, though today you’ll see French manicures in a wide range of shades that certainly look anything but natural.

To achieve a picture-perfect French manicure, most manicurists rely on French tip guides to achieve as clean a line as possible between the base of the nail and the tip. After applying a base coat, the guides are applied, and then white is painted on the tips and a pale shade on the base, followed by a topcoat. And just like that, a stunning and simple French manicure is complete.

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