What is the best color for French tip nails?

While white is the classic color for French tips, the best part of this design is that anything works! From bright and bold colors to metallics and black, any color and thickness works to create a French tip.

How do you do a sparkly French tip?

There are two ways to achieve a sparkly French tip. You can opt for a sparkly metallic polish and paint the tip as you would a classic French, or you can add glitter. If adding glitter, take a super fine paintbrush and draw a half moon or smile line to create the arched tip in a color close to your manicure. Then, fill the area with glitter (it will stick to the wet polish). Once dry, add a top coat and dry again. Brush away the remaining glitter after the bail has cured.

How do you jazz up a French manicure?

To take your French manicure to the next level, you can switch up the polish color, add a shimmery coat to make it sparkle, or apply some 3D art. Studs, rhinestones, gemstones, and stickers are all great ways to elevate your mani.

21 Studded French Manicures to Wear All Year Long

French manicure with iridescent base, white tips, and rhinestone studs — @disseynails

The classic French manicure is a look that is consistently updated with new colors and designs, depending on the social media trend of the moment. There's glazed, jelly, chrome, glass, milk nails, and more. The latest way to fancy up your French manicure? Stud accents. From rhinestones and pearls to sequins and more, there are so many creative ways to add some dimension to your mani. Keep scrolling for 21 studded French manicure ideas to help inspire your next nail look.

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Rainbow Hearts

Studded French manicure with rainbow tips and matching heart studs — @disseynails

While many studded French manicures feature rhinestones or pearls, this beauty shakes things up with heart-shaped gems in coordinating colors with the tips. To sum it up: We're obsessed.

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Glittery Green

Studded French manicure with green glitter tips and clear rhinestone gems — @gelpolish_bar

Whether you're looking for a festive nail look fit for a specific occasion or simply love the color green, this glittery studded French mani will make you swoon. We adore the different sizes of nail gems, which give the design an especially whimsical appeal.

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Metallic Gold

This metallic gold studded French mani is a stunning option for the astrology-obsessed, chrome lovers, and anyone who wants their nails to have main character energy. This mani is so pretty, we'd happily wear it year-round.

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Colorful Studs

French manicure with colorful rhinestone studs — @disseynails

Love the idea of incorporating color into your mani but want to maintain classic French tips? Opt for colorful studs instead for a bejeweled moment that instantly sparks joy.

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Iridescent and Studded

French manicure with iridescent base, white tips, and small rhinestone studs — @disseynails

Iridescent nails are trending, which makes these shimmery, cool-toned studded French tips that much more of a must. Swapping your go-to clear or neutral base for the reflective shade creates a brand-new look that will have everyone doing double-takes. And for the modern bride, this look screams wedding mani.

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Studded with Glitter

Silver glitter studded French manicure with star decals — @nuka.nails

How gorgeous are these glittery silver French tips? The stars and gemstones here take the look over the top for what we're dubbing the ultimate party mani.

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Pearl Studded

Studded French manicure with silver tips and pearl studs — @disseynails

Another way to rock studded nails is with pearls, which pair beautifully here with silver French tips. To recreate the look, start with the Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in the shade Adaline for the base. Then, use a silver polish of your choice to perfect your tips. (The Orly Half Moon Guides, will help.) To complete the look, use the Lights Lacquer 3D Pearl Nail Stickers.

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Chrome Studs

Considering the popularity of chrome nails, this studded French manicure stands out for all the right reasons. To recreate, use OPI's Nail Lacquer in the shades Bare My Soul and Onyx Skies. Complete the look with chrome studs.

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Black Studs

For a cosmic take on the studded French manicure trend, consider working with a black, white, and gold palette for your nails. Instead of white French tips, confine the light color to pearl studs.

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Star Studded

It's more than possible to create the appearance of a studded nail look without rhinestones or pearls. The trick is to have some kind of accent that adds a touch of texture and depth. Here, nail artist Melanie Graves used Pleasing's Nail Polish in Perfect Pearl and Pearly Tops with star sequins to complete the look.

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Wavy Studded

Studded French manicure with small rhinestones and wavy silver glitter tips — @nuka.nails

Into the idea of trying out the studded French manicure trend, but prefer more of a mismatched nail look? This abstract wavy French manicure will be an instant hit. Plus, that silver glitter polish used for the design is absolutely stunning.

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Ballerina Pink Studded

Studded French manicure with ballerina pink tips and clear rhinestones — @overglowedit

Balletcore is still going strong on TikTok, which means this ballerina pink studded French manicure is an obvious choice. For a similar look, use Essie's Nail Polish in the much-beloved Ballet Slippers shade as the base, and Sugar Daddy for the tips.

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Negative Space Studded

French manicure with black tips, accent design, and rhinestone studs near cuticle — @brushedbyb_

While most studded French manis have the same base design, this one switches things up with an added negative space element at the cuticle—and we're here for it.

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Studded Gemstones

Studded French manicure with white tips and gemstone studs — @nuka.nails

From the almond shape and classic palette to the mix of clear and holographic gemstones, there's so much to love about this studded French mani.

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Pink and Celestial

French manicure with pink tips and studded accents — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

A rhinestone stud in the center of this celestial star design makes this pink French manicure out of this world. Bonus points for the different shades of pink on each nail.

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Gold-Studded Tips

Hand with gold mini studs as the French tip. — @BETINA_GOLDSTEIN / INSTAGRAM

We love Betina Goldstein's idea of using studs to make the French tips design. Here, she opted for tiny gold studs across the top of a bare nail for a look that is minimal and innovative.

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Cherry Studded

Pistachio Green French Mani — @pop_polished

The combination of red gemstones and cherry designs ties this juicy yet adorable look together for a literal and figurative manicure that needs no explanation.

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Single Pearl

Pearl Studded French Tips — @pop_polished

Dip your toe into studded waters with this simple French manicure that features a single pearl at the cuticle of each nail. Simple and chic for the manicure minimalist.

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Rhinestone Flowers

Rhinestone flower pastel Skittle French mani - Byrdie Summer French Manicures

There's a lot of color going on in this bright Skittles-inspired French manicure, but we're here for it. The addition of rhinestone flowers on each nail adds to the eclectic look.

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Mixed Media Mani

OmbrÃ© Effect french manicure with rhinestones — @nuka.nails/Instagram

Sometimes, too much of one thing can be great, like this multi-textured mani. The different colors and sizes of gems and studs pair well with the colors of this look's ombré French tip.

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Symbolically Studded

Close up of a manicure with velvet tips and zodiac decals on the natural-colored base — @disseynails / Instagram

OK, this may be more of an embellished manicure, but it's studded with meaning. If you're into astrology or love your zodiac, why not display it as decals on your nails? We love the mixed metallics of the gold decals and gray velvet tips.

FAQ

What is the best color for French tip nails?

While white is the classic color for French tips, the best part of this design is that anything works! From bright and bold colors to metallics and black, any color and thickness works to create a French tip.
How do you do a sparkly French tip?

There are two ways to achieve a sparkly French tip. You can opt for a sparkly metallic polish and paint the tip as you would a classic French, or you can add glitter. If adding glitter, take a super fine paintbrush and draw a half moon or smile line to create the arched tip in a color close to your manicure. Then, fill the area with glitter (it will stick to the wet polish). Once dry, add a top coat and dry again. Brush away the remaining glitter after the bail has cured.
How do you jazz up a French manicure?

To take your French manicure to the next level, you can switch up the polish color, add a shimmery coat to make it sparkle, or apply some 3D art. Studs, rhinestones, gemstones, and stickers are all great ways to elevate your mani.