19 Brown French Tip Nail Ideas to Warm Up Your Spring Manicure

If you’re on the East Coast, you’re probably enjoying your yearly dose of what we New Yorkers call “fake spring.” This time is when temperatures heat up and the sun warms the sidewalks for a few days. Then, temps plummet again. Not to fear though, despite Punxsutawney’s predictions. The end of winter is in sight, and we’re gearing up to jump into the sunnier seasons by preplanning our first manicures of the spring. Channeling the color of the year into our blossoming beauty routines, brown French tip nails are the perfect way to transition from winter to spring. Today, we’ve got you covered with 19 of the best brown French designs fit for any aesthetic.

19 Brown French Tip Nails to Transition You Into Spring

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Brown on Brown

For this ultra-rich style brown French tip style, Vanity Projects’ @lucky__pool opted for a light brown base with a deeper, chocolate brown French tip for a multidimensional, good-enough-to-eat set.

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Sharp and Layered

For even more intrigue, Vanity Projects’ @helloalice_nails combined a beige base with two different shades of milky and dark chocolate browns as part of the V-shaped tip for this brown French set.

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Brown + Chrome

What’s better than one viral manicure design? Two! This brown French tip nail style by Vanity Projects’ @ayumutksw combines a classic brown Frenchie with a subtle wash of chrome powder for a sneakily shiny finish.

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Cat-Eye Copper

Another trendy take on brown French nails, this set by Vanity Projects’ @makoartz uses a coppery cat-eye gel for the tip, resulting in a textured, multi-shade brown finish.

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Animal Print Brown

If you like the color scheme of a brown French tip but want something more on the wild side, this animal print Frenchie set by Vanity Projects’ @lucky__pool is the one for you.

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Astral Brown French Tips

For an out-of-this-world style, Vanity Projects’ @a.m.aaaa_ combined a deep, shimmery brown French tip with dainty stars and 3D gems.

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Cool Girl Brown French Tips

The epitome of an it-girl take on brown French tip nails, this set by Vanity Projects’ @marina1854 brings the brown, tortoiseshell tip up to the middle of the nail for an added flair, and tops it all off with gold detailing.

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Sweet as Caramel

A set so sweet we want to eat it up, this brown French style by Vanity Projects’ @ayumutksw combines alternating full-caramel, marbled nails with French tips and gold accents for a regal appeal.

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Pop of Color

The perfect way to combine bright, spring energy with a neutral, brown French style, this manicure by Vanity Projects’ @mee_kanae fuses brown tortoiseshell tips with a silver lavender for a truly unique spring mani.

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Brown All Around

Another quirky take on a classic brown French manicure, this style by Vanity Projects’ @paninipress_nails extends the brown micro-French tip around the whole nail for a crowd-pleasing set.

 

 

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Bratz Brown

For the Bratz girls at heart, this Bratz-inspired set by Vanity Projects’  @helloalice_nails combines a marbled brown French tip with gold stars and 3D bows for a cutesy, girly style.

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Brown and Groovy

Retro-inspired, groovy nails are totally in right now, and this set by Vanity Projects’ @ayumutksw perfectly combines that ’70s vibe with a rich chocolate shade.

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Checkered Brown French Nails

Whether you want a full brown style or a two-tone set as shown in this set by Vanity Projects’ @marina1854, either is a great option. This look showcases light brown checkered designs and smiley faces with simple brown French tips.

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Industrial Brown Chrome Tips

For the more experimental nail girlies, these industrial-style brown chrome tips by Vanity Projects’ @makoartz are a great option, featuring copper color and 3D gel accents.

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Squiggle Brown Frenchies

Another groovy style, this set by Vanity Projects’ @a.m.aaaa_ combines that classic tortoiseshell brown tip with squiggles of pastels for a neutral, spring style.

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Snake Print Brown

Layering two different deep, jelly brown shades, this brown French tip style by Vanity Projects’ @mee_kanae looks at first like a classic brown French manicure, but on a closer scan features a subtle, snake print detail.

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50 Shades of Brown

Can’t pick a shade for your brown French nails? You don’t have to! This set by Vanity Projects’ @ayumutksw utilizes multiple shades of brown and combines a matte base with a glossy French tip for a truly tonal experience.

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Brown Shorties

Brown French nails don’t have to be long—this style by Vanity Projects’ @miiiiisn showcases how a simple brown French tip beautifully suits a short, rounded manicure.

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Brown French Flip

The style shown here by Vanity Projects’ @ayumutksw is a “French flip” manicure, and the deep brown shade only emphasizes the quirky yet sophisticated design.