more classic than a French manicure. We love changing up an old-school French mani with something unexpected, even though the classic look with a neutral base and white tips will always be our go-to. There are a lot of ways to make your French tips unique, from changing the color of the tips to completely changing the look. This month, we’re all about French manicures that show off everything March has to offer, from the springtime mood to St. Patrick’s Day parties. We found 24 great French manicures for you to wear this March, from shiny prints to aquamarine jellies.
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Golden Tips
A sure way to make any French manicure look better? Change it to gold. The clear, shiny base makes the gilded tips stand out.
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French Striped Glass
Ultra-glossy glass French manicures are very popular right now, and a striped version is a second trend that will make March even more fun. This one adds some extra sparkle with some gems.
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Different Colors of Blue
Instead of dark winter colors, try lighter spring colors like baby blue. Add some negative space French tips to your nails to really make them stand out.
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French with pink lines
This mani shows that even a small change can make a big difference. The coolest contrast comes from adding a thin, neon pink line below your cream-colored tips.
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Lovelace in Love
Are you in the mood for some gothic romance this spring? If you were obsessed with Wuthering Heights in February, a black lace French is the perfect mani for March. The bow details make this one even sweeter.
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Checkerboard in Green
This green-and-white checkerboard pattern is no different from other prints that look great on French tips. Think about making the tips longer so that the design has more room to shine.
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French Geometry
Instead of rounded tips, go for something more geometric like this gold and green one. Use nail tape to help you make those perfectly straight lines across your square tips.
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French Aquamarine Jelly
Aquamarine is the official birthstone for March, so it’s always on time. Choose a jelly polish with silver cat-eye on top to give the classic look a modern twist. Then, add a wavy pattern and a little sparkle to finish it off.
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Gingham for Spring
Gingham print always comes back in the spring, so get in on the trend with your nails. Add cute nail art, like butterflies and stars, to the pattern to make it even more fun.
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Vibes of Butterflies
A French tip with an ombré effect gives a simple manicure a fun twist. This mani becomes truly magical when you add a few butterflies.
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French for “Sunny Day Skittle”
Use a range of happy pastels to celebrate the sun’s return. This Skittle French look gives each colored tip a darker border, which gives the happy palette a more artistic and sophisticated look.
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Metal that is wet
The long metal tips are already amazing, but the 3D water droplets make this manicure even better. This season, you have to try textured three-dimensional nails.
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Blue that isn’t too bright
Don’t ever underestimate how powerful a soft blue nail polish can be. This muted denim color looks great on the tips of all the nails.
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A green gradient
Gradient-style French tips are an easy way to add more color to the classic design. This manicure mixes dark forest greens with bright sages to make a look that would be great for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
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Red to Black Ombré
A baby French tip is just too cool for words. Choose darker colors and patterns, like this bold red-to-black ombré effect, to make the short set stand out.
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Tips for melting sage
This French manicure is very abstract, with melting sage-chrome tips. This set of nails is perfect for spring because the design is fun and different.
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Lemon and Lime
This month, have fun with color by mixing a bright yellow polish with a strong green polish. The colors make the best lemon-lime French set.
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French Black
If you’re not sure, go with black. This shiny French manicure shows that it always works.
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Gold and Mint
The marbled mint tips on this manicure really stand out. The pretty golden arch outline makes them even more beautiful.
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Bright and Straight
Mix and match your favorite bright colors to celebrate the arrival of spring. The two-tone French tips are so cute and happy.
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Printed with animals
Long animal print French tips are a fun way to dress up your nails. You could add small 3D shapes, like these white dots, to make the set more interesting.
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Aperol with sparkles
We can’t wait to have spritzes on an outdoor patio on the first warm day of the year, and this sparkly orange French manicure makes us think of them right away. It’s bright bold and beautiful.
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French with glitter
Start the month off right with a pretty sparkly manicure. Switch between blue and nude glittery polish to keep the set looking good.
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Mix-and-Match Tips for Brown
Choose a color scheme, like different shades of brown in this case, and then go crazy with each tip, making it look different. The end result is a manicure that doesn’t match and is fun and surprising.
