10 Deep French Manicures to Help Extend and Elevate Your Nails

If I had to pick the most versatile, endlessly reinvented nail trend of the past decade, French nails would take the cake hands down (pun intended). From the slim lines of micro French manis to shimmery chrome French nails or out-of-the-box inverted Frenchies, the French manicure keeps getting a modern zhuzh. Recently, deep French nails have emerged, captivating classic French manicure stans far and wide, with a slightly exaggerated, extra sultry take on the signature style. By extending the French tip deeper down the nail bed (hence the name!), deep French nails help to elongate your natural nail while adding intrigue to an otherwise timeless style. Whether you have a wedding coming up or are just looking for some chic nail inspo, check out these must-have deep French manicures to get you started.

Deep French Manicures We Can’t Get Enough Of

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Everything Is Chrome

Yes, that is a Spongebob reference and yes, these metallic and cat-eye deep French nails by Vanity Projects’ @misako_nails are utterly to die for.

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Flower Power

Whether you’re heading to Hawaii or just want something fresh to brighten up your manicure, these deep French, flower-embellished nails by Vanity Projects’ @rochellenailz are a must-try.

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Farmer’s Market Core

Make your shorties look longer and channel your inner Hailey Bieber with these farmer’s market-inspired deep French nails by Vanity Projects’ @marina1854.

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Cherry Baby

Perfect for a festival or a whole new you, welcome your classic nails into their hot girl summer with a cherry baby deep French manicure like this set by Vanity Projects’ @mitsu.lovl.

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Engagement French

Deep French nails also make for a perfectly on-trend engagement manicure, especially when they’re embellished with pearls, hand-painted initials and a chrome finish like in this set by Vanity Projects’ @mee_kanae.

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Night Sky

Who needs a rustic mountain getaway when you can bring the night sky to your deep French nails like in this style by Vanity Projects’ @sacciadidthat. 

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By the Sea Shore

Sally may sell seashells by the sea shore, but we’re too busy being sold on these nautical deep French nails by Vanity Projects’ @marina1854. 

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Mosaic Muse

If intricate, hand-painted designs are your manicure kryptonite, you’re bound to blow a fuse over these tile-inspired deep French nails from Vanity Projects’ @paninipress_nails. 

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Picnic Nails

From picnic blankets to beach towels, the mani trends of today often take inspiration from our outdoor summer essentials, and this set by Vanity Projects’ @misako_nails proves the picnic blanket nail trend lends itself perfectly to a deep French base.

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Y2K Nostalgia

There’s something about a French manicure in any style that makes us yearn for the early 2000s, and this nostalgic deep French set by Vanity Projects’ @nailjerks fully embraces that early aughts energy.