French Manis of the Future
This is not your mother's French manicure! Let's revisit this classic style -- and make it fresh and edgy.
![French Manis of the Future](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/rsz_frenchmanicureredandblack.jpg)
When you think of the French mani, what words come to mind? Classic? Basic? Perhaps even (gasp) boring?
It`s time to rethink the classic look. Not only are these riffs on the French mani a departure from the original intent -- which was to resemble natural nails -- they`ve incorporated clever patterns, accent nails, playful color combos and, let`s face it, way more edge.
Next time you`re in the mood to take an everyday French manicure to the next level, check out our slideshow of eye-catching designs!
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/rsz_frenchmanicureredandblack.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureblackandwhitepolkadots.jpg)
French manicure with polka dots
![French_manicure_with_polka_dots_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureblackandwhitepolkadots.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureblackwhitesilvertropicalflowers.jpg)
French manicure with silver tropical flowers
![French_manicure_with_silver_tropical_flowers_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureblackwhitesilvertropicalflowers.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureclearnailbedgoldglittertips.jpg)
French manicure with gold glitter tips
![French_manicure_with_gold_glitter_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureclearnailbedgoldglittertips.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuredriedflowerstip.jpg)
French manicure with dried flower tips
![French_manicure_with_dried_flower_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuredriedflowerstip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureglitternailbedblacktip.jpg)
French manicure with glitter nail bed and black tips
![French_manicure_with_glitter_nail_bed_and_black_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureglitternailbedblacktip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuregraynailbedblacktip.jpg)
French manicure with gray nail bed and black tips
![French_manicure_with_gray_nail_bed_and_black_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuregraynailbedblacktip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuregraypink.jpg)
French manicure in gray and pink
![French_manicure_in_gray_and_pink_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuregraypink.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuremaroonrednailbaseblacktip.jpg)
French manicure in maroon and black
![French_manicure_in_maroon_and_black_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuremaroonrednailbaseblacktip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuremarsalanailbedgiltedtip.jpg)
French manicure in marsala with gilded tips
![French_manicure_in_marsala_with_gilded_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuremarsalanailbedgiltedtip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureopaquenailbedpastelturquoisetip.jpg)
French manicure in pastel with turquoise tips
![French_manicure_in_pastel_with_turquoise_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureopaquenailbedpastelturquoisetip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicurepolkadottip.jpg)
French manicure with polka dot tips
![French_manicure_with_polka_dot_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicurepolkadottip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicureredandblack.jpg)
French manicure in red and black
![French_manicure_in_red_and_black_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicureredandblack.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuresilverchrome.jpg)
French manicure in silver chrome
![French_manicure_in_silver_chrome_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuresilverchrome.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicurewhitegoldglittertips.jpg)
French manicure in white gold with glitter tips
![French_manicure_in_white_gold_with_glitter_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicurewhitegoldglittertips.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuredeeppinkline.jpg)
French manicure with deep pink lines
![French_manicure_with_deep_pink_lines_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuredeeppinkline.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuregraysilvertips.jpg)
French manicure in gray with silver tips
![French_manicure_in_gray_with_silver_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuregraysilvertips.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicurelilacplumchevrontip.jpg)
French manicure in lilac with plum chevron tips
![French_manicure_in_lilac_with_plum_chevron_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicurelilacplumchevrontip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicurepinkandpeachblackbowline.jpg)
French manicure in pink with black bows
![French_manicure_in_pink_with_black_bows_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicurepinkandpeachblackbowline.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuresymmetricaldotsgoldtip.jpg)
French manicure with symmetrical dots and gold tips
![French_manicure_with_symmetrical_dots_and_gold_tips_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuresymmetricaldotsgoldtip.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/leopardfrenchmanicure.jpg)
French manicure in leopard print
![French_manicure_in_leopard_print_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/leopardfrenchmanicure.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicurepolkadots.jpg)
French manicure with polka dots
![French_manicure_with_polka_dots_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicurepolkadots.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/frenchmanicuremusicalnotes.jpg)
French manicure with musical notes
![French_manicure_with_musical_notes_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/frenchmanicuremusicalnotes.jpg)
![](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles_big/rsz_1frenchmanicuremulticoloreddotsblacktip.jpg)
French manicure with multicolored dots
![French_manicure_with_multicolored_dots_](https://hairshow.us/admin/_files/articles/rsz_1frenchmanicuremulticoloreddotsblacktip.jpg)