This Classic Nail Trend Is Back In Style, But With A Twist

You can't mess with the power of a good classic, but sometimes a fresh remix is all it takes to modernize a tried and true style and make it trendy again. This year, the proof is in the current obsession with the revival of the French manicure. While you may recall your own favoritism for this ultra feminine and polished style years back, it's not the stale mani it used to be. Nail artists and amateurs alike have found a few unique ways of redoing it, whether it's colorful tips, geometric angles, or wavy tips.

In an interview with Who What Wear, Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of Olive & June, predicted that this timeless still would be coming back in full force, but not in the same way you might be used to. "For 2020, instead of a traditional crescent, we'll see new tip styles such as heart shapes, double Frenches, and asymmetrical placement," she said. Up ahead, you'll find a handful of different ways that you can try out the trend yourself, without needing to resort to the original shape and blend of pink and white.

Drop the white and pink and pull out your arsenal of neon brights. A thin flick of color across each tip can take this mani from boring to fun in a matter of minutes. The nude base keeps things sophisticated and minimal, but the pop of color is a much needed extra bit of pizzazz for your nails. Use tape to cordon off that small half moon, or invest in a super thin nail brush.

Instead of solely separating the tip of your nail from the rest with color, use a border of gemstones or jewel stickers to really make things pop, such as the example done here by Jin Soon Choi. You can use tweezers to place each stone in its place, and finish with a top coat so you don't lose any during your day to day. A manicure like this is attention-grabbing and (literally) provides much more dimension than a classic 2D set of nails.

Forget chunky tips and clunky designs. Micro Frenches are extremely popular right now and are the polar opposite of most of the French manicures you probably wore years back. Rather than a thick white block, micro French manis incorporate super thin lines across your tips. You can keep it basic, or try something more intricate like this half-black, half-white micro tip version from Rae London. It's subtle, but upon further inspection, you can see something like this is beautifully detail-oriented.

Maybe soft, curved lines are a little too plain for you. If that's the case, take a page out of Megan Thee Stallion's book and opt for something a little sharper. These jagged nails feature cool cuts that cross from the tip into the rest of the nail and modern angles to make a whole new name for the French manicure. These aren't your classic square tips either — the edgy slants and impressive lengths are far bolder than your usual salon request.

Just because summer has come to an end doesn't mean you have to kiss goodbye your beloved neons and bright hues. Rather than diving deep into neutrals this season, try a swirled tie-dye reminiscent set of claws like Hey, Nice Nails! has done here. They're poppy and provide a burst of color to keep your spirits high during the grayest months of the year. You can use a toothpick or needle to mix any two of your favorite colors for this kind of effect.

Because of the clear base on these nails, the lines painted across them appear to be floating, thus resulting in an illusion French manicure. Manicurist Betina Goldstein, who painted these beauties, refers to it as a "Double Corner French," due to the lined corners of each nail. If this kind of style is right up your alley, you'll want to get a fine nail brush or thin paintbrush in order to achieve a clean finish and lines that are matched up perfectly from the comfort of your home.