18 Almond French Tip Ideas For the Chicest Fall Manicure
From classic styles to bright takes on the silhouette.
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The almond French manicure is about as classic as it gets. Known as a “glamorous” nail shape, it’s created by tapering the nail to an almost rounded tip with a slight point that looks like the shape of an actual almond. Combined with the sophisticated white tips and glossy base of a French manicure, it has a timeless elegance that makes the nail design a go-to for brides-to-be and anyone who wants to feel extra fancy.
Still, there are plenty of ways to remix the almond French manicure with fun trends, shimmery top coats, and pops of color. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 18 of our favorite almond-shaped French manicures to bookmark now and take to the salon on your next visit.
Abstract Swirls
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Dainty but still refined, an abstract swirl almond French manicure is an easygoing twist on the classic nail design with thinner white tips and wispy swirls throughout. There’s no “right way” to achieve the look, so get creative and play with colors and shapes.
Metallic Shine
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If you want to stick to the classic design of the almond French manicure but are looking for an added edge, opt for a chrome or metallic finish on the half-moon tips. For added shine, dot gemstones or pearls onto the nails.
Classic Almond French Manicure
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A perfectly prim French manicure with a pinky base and bright white tips is a great go-to when you want to feel put-together. The timeless style holds up for a reason—add a layer of chrome or a pearly top coat for some added shine.
Striped French
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@nailsbyzola/Instagram
If Striped Sweater nails aren’t your thing this fall, might we suggest a striped French tip? Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt called this chic style a “Twisted French” manicure, which works just as well.
Bright Marble
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The bright hues of the marble tips contrasted with the milky nude base makes this mani a total attention-stealer. While this might be easier done by an artist at a salon, you can DIY marble nails at home using a cup of water and polish to create the tie-dye swirl.
“Naked” French
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@lolo.nailedit/Instagram
The “naked” French manicure has gotten the celebrity treatment this year, and its popularity is still going strong. All you need to re-create the design is a barely-there nude shade that lets the whites of your nails peek through for a subtle take on the French manicure.
Tortoise Shell
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@lipstickmixtapes/Instagram
Leopard, zebra, and other animal prints are back and better than ever. For a more mature take on spots, opt for a neutral tortoise shell design created with a brown base coat and black polish. Paint the print asymmetrically to the tips of the nails for a cool, unexpected take on French tips.
Holographic Gradient
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@lipstickmixtapes/Instagram
Add some shimmer to your every day with a glittery gradient French manicure. At the tips of the nails, the glitter polish should be more opaque and thin out gradually for a wispy, whimsical manicure.
Classic Holographic
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You can also ditch the gradient and work your holographic tips into a traditional French tip shape. Or do the whole nail holographic and add white tips? There’s no way to go wrong.
Floral Reverse-French
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@brushedbyb_/Instagram
Have you tried a “reverse” French manicure? Instead of the tips being the focus of the style, it places the print or color on the bottom of the nail. This style creates the effect with a pretty floral print on the bottom of bare almond-shaped nails.
Molten Chrome
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@myprettyset/Instagram
A molten chrome manicure is a creative take on the French manicure that’s equally as sophisticated and luxurious. The golden chrome polish looks as though it’s melting on the rest of the nail, creating an interesting textured look.
Bratty French
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@melanated.mani/Instagram
Refresh the classic French manicure using a bright neon shade to paint the tips. A bright (dare I say Brat?) green adds a refreshing zing of eye-catching color. Opt for thin French tips for just a touch of color, or paint on thick tips for an exaggerated oomph.
Two-Toned Rainbow French
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@pop_polished/Instagram
Craving color? Opt for a two-toned take on the French manicure. Start by painting the base of the nail with a lighter shade and craft the tips using a darker hue to create contrast.
Gemstone Glitter
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@vanityprojects/Instagram
A gemstone-encrusted French manicure sounds high maintenance, but it can be as effortless or polished as you’d like. Start by painting on a sheer pearl shimmer and finish the look off by adding multi-shaped and colored gemstones where you’d normally paint on white tips.
Cute Coquette
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@gotg0ld/Instagram
For a charming coquette-inspired almond manicure, just add bows (duh). Create a faux French base with a pink shimmer and add hand-painted pink bows where the whites of the nails meet the nail bed. Top with a pink gemstone and voilá, you have pink coquette French nails.
Colorful Ombré
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@nailswithaby/Instagram
Infuse color into your French manicure with gradient ombrè nail art. Paint each nail with a different shade of the same color story of your choice. If you’ve got the basic design nailed down, this is an easy way to experiment with the look without extra artistry.
Textured Bubbles
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There’s a lot going on with this mani—in the best way. The bubbling nail design paired with the pink matte base makes for an interesting take on the classic French mani.
Ombré Chrome
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@nailsbyzola/Instagram
This manicure has everything… and so much more, to be honest. The silver chrome is perfection alongside those semi-sharp tips, and the softness that the nude base brings really rounds the whole look out.
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