French tips are nothing new, but they’re taking on a fresh twist this year, as seen from the many creative designs that have emerged from a classic, minimalist silhouette.
We’ve spotted everything from chic negative space designs to regal tiny pearl French tip styles – not forgetting, of course, cheerful flowers, butterflies, and pastel shades that are characteristic of this season.
So, if you’re up for flaunting refreshing French tip nail designs, then read on, because we’ve rounded up 18 of our favourites to try this summer!
Summer French tip nail designs
Cherry French tip nails
This adorable nail design will literally be the cherry on top of your classic white French tip nails. With small but vibrant pops of red and green, these nails will also pair perfectly with a pastel green or strawberry-red outfit.
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Milk tea brown French tips
What does summer need more than a refreshing cup of ice-cold boba tea? Stay cool in the summer heat with a chilled boba milk tea in hand, and flaunting gorgeous milk tea-brown French tip nails, of course – it’s a picture that you’ll want for the ‘gram.
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Gemstones French tips
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Sprinkle some sparkle into your ‘fit with gemstones on the tips of your nails! Wear them with an elegant evening dress for the cocktail nights with your best friends, to elevate your look.
Matte with gloss French tips
Besides different colours, you can also explore brand-new textures by combining a matte and gloss finish for your French tip nail design. This one here boasts a matte black base, and surprises with a subtle gloss coat at the tips.
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If you love a colourful summer look, you can play around with different vibrant shades instead of sticking to black too.
Monochromatic French tips
From outfits to makeup, monochromatic looks have been all the rage this year, so why not also wear a similar style on your nails with these French tip nail designs?
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Ombré French tips
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While classic French tip nails show off crisp and clean lines, these ones soften the look with an easy ombré that gradually fades from dark to light, from the bottom to the top of the nails.
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Jelly nails French tips
Jelly nail French tips are such a playful design for this season, plus they remind us of delicious fruit jellies – the snacks that you must have on sunny days!
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French tips with negative space design
White French tip nails take on a whole new style with a single accent design featuring a negative space heart. And it’s giving us serious Kendall Jenner vibes.
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Gradient French tip nails
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Unlike the ombré French tips that we described earlier, these nails boast a gradient that changes from tip to tip. The thumb wears the darkest pink, and the pinky the lightest, pastel pink hue.
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Pastel French tips with accent lines
Just add an accent line under your regular French tip design for a subtle switch in style.
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French tips with tiny pearls
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Pearls are another ‘80s and ‘90s trend that’s making a comeback in 2022. We’re embracing everything from pearl jewellery, pearl makeup, to even “pearls” in our skincare. No doubt, you will be rocking this throwback trend with this tiny pearl French tips nail design!
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Ocean blue French tips
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Sunny afternoons are for chilling out at the beach, so you’ll be truly in theme with summer when you wear these ocean-wave French tips.
Even when you’re not near the sparkling blue waters, you’ll still almost feel the lovely salty sea breeze just looking at your French tip nails.
Flower French tips
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Summer recalls flowers and vibrant colours, so how could we leave out a bright, floral French tip design? These ones keep the dainty, fresh blooms on the tips of the nails, next to classic French tip designs on the other fingers.
Cloud French tips
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As if this season doesn’t induce enough idyllic daydreams, we’re introducing these French tip nail designs to encourage you to keep your head in the clouds all summer long.
Frog French tips
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These froggy French tip nails speak for themselves. But, if you were to ask us, we would say: don’t frog-et to take a leap of faith every new season.
Mix single colour and French tip nails
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Simple yet super chic, this mix of French tips and single-coloured nails combine two classic designs for a playful summer vibe.
Black and pink French tip nails
Black and pink are a stunning combination of sweet and edgy. Flaunt a style that’s somewhere in the middle with this unique French tip nail design. The curved French tip silhouette hugs the side and bottom of some nails, instead of outlining only the nails’ tips.
Popsicle French tips
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Popsicles are sweet relief on a hot summer’s day, which is why you need these ice cream French tip nail designs to give a happy hat’s off to this season’s essentials.
Bright butterfly French tip nails
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Think of summer, and everything that’s bright and cheerful comes to mind, including butterflies.
This design lets you sport an entire rainbow of colours on your nails, since each butterfly is painted on with at least four different shades. Pair your vibrant nails with trending chunky ring accessories, and you’ll be all set!
Best nail deals for a unique French manicure
EA Nail All Time (Gel) Classic Mani + Unlimited Design
The EA Nail All-Time Gel Classic Mani + Unlimited Design includes a choice of two colours, which is suitable for most French tip nail designs. Simply show your nail artist the design that you want to wear, without being limited to the styles on the salon’s menu.
The monochromatic French tip nails, pastel French tips with accent lines, and milk tea brown French tips are some designs that you can ask for here, since no more than two colours are needed in each design.
Get EA Nail All Time (Gel) Classic Mani + Unlimited Design for S$150 instead of S$200 on Salon Finder.
Address: 8 Enggor street, Skysuites @ Anson, #01-01, Singapore 079718
Opening hours: 11am – 8pm (Tue to Sat) | Closed on Mon & Sun
Contact: WhatsApp 9278 8891 or email [email protected]
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Chio Bling Nails Gel Mani Unlimited Design
At Chio Bling Nails, you truly can wear any design that you dream of, with the salon’s Gel Mani Unlimited Design service!
The salon doesn’t limit you to a number of colours, which means that you can easily achieve styles like the butterfly French tip nails or the ocean blue French tips at no extra cost.
Chio Bling Nails also does many designs that feature nail accessories, which means that it’s likely you can get the tiny pearl French tips done at this salon too.
Address: 371 Beach Road, City Gate, #B1-27, Singapore 199597
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon to Sun)
Contact: 9375 5915, or email [email protected]
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Skosk Beautique Classic Gel Manicure with Two Fingers Nail Art
Should accent nail designs call out to you, then get them done at Skosk Beautique with the Classic Gel Manicure with Two Fingers Nail Art service!
We’re talking about nail styles that emphasise creative, hand-drawn designs on only one or two nails, such as the negative space French tip nail design that we featured earlier.
Get Skosk Beautique Classic Gel Manicure with Two Fingers Nail Art for S$63 on Salon Finder.
Address: 2 College Avenue West, Stephen Riady Centre, #01-09, Singapore 138607
Opening hours: 10am – 8pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 7pm (Sat) | Closed on Sun
Contact: 9169 5037
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