If you're trying to think of a manicure that's a little more fun than your go-to French, good news: glitter French manicures are an eye-catching take on the classic design. Whether a simple micro tip, trendy double tips or ombré art on a pink, nude or even black base, glitter French designs look elevated on any nail length or shape. Not to mention, most of them are pretty easy to DIY. Whether you have an upcoming salon appointment or have your at-home nail tools at the ready, scroll on to check out 12 of our favorite glitter French manicure ideas for inspiration.
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Rainbow Ombré
Nail creator @lolo.nailedit takes the classic French manicure shape but trades white for a sparkly rainbow ombré across all nails with Holo Taco's Red Licorice, Orange Drink, Lemon Sucker, Green Taffy, Blue Freezie and Purple Slushie.
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Midnight Black
You won't ever go wrong with black nails, especially when they're topped with starry French tips.
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Shining Stars
Speaking of stars, nail creator Alexandra Teleki combines bold silver glitter French tips in a classic shape with starry decals for the ultimate winter manicure.
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Red, Radiant and Round
We predict shimmery red French tips will be the go-to manicure this Valentine's Day.
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Gilded Gold
A glittery gold micro-French is a look for all seasons.
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Gunmetal Glitz
Edgy meets elegance. Channel your own femme fatale French with the shade Powerful Hematite from CND Vinylux.
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Navy and Nude
London nail artist Mateja Novakovic created this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it double micro French mani using midnight blue and silver glitter polishes.
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A Touch of Gold
Can't give up on a traditional French manicure? Adding a simple gold arch creates a pretty twist on the classic.
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Mermaid Mani
Mermaid manicures have skyrocketed in popularity since the spring and show no signs of waning.
