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While they never went out of style, French manicures are back on trend. But getting your nails done? Why waste the money when you can do them yourself?

We aren’t saying 'no' to professional manicures altogether. After all, we all need a little nail TLC every once in a while and sometimes, nail art should be left up to the pros. But a DIY French tip isn’t beyond our at-home abilities.

With the right products on hand, a little practice and a healthy amount of bravery, you’ll feel confident in conquering this super versatile nail art style.

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Good for: A good, straightforward French tip

For the manicure purist among us, this Essie nail polish set is great for creating your own French manicure at home. It suits most any skin tone with ‘Mademoiselle,’ a sheer pink polish that can be thinly applied or built up for a more pink tone.

Good for: A first time go at powder dip manicures for a DIY acrylic finish

The newest of manicure trends, powder dip nails promise ease when doing your nails at home. This DIY manicure kit comes with everything you need to give powder dipping your best effort. It includes clear acrylic dip powder, nail glue, 40 half-cover nail tips in white and clear, dust remover, extra brushes, a nail file and cuticle pusher.

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Good for: Those with their own DIY gel nails set up

For the gel nail devotees, MYGEL by Mylee is a go-to for long-lasting lacquered nails. We love the barely there feel of the pink option here, although some might prefer a brighter, less subtle hue. Not included in this set is the UV or LED lamp required to set the polish and a base or top coat.

Good for: A modern twist on the nail air classic

We’re big fans of an ombre French tip with its updated take on a well-loved style. Build up thin coats of this gel polish to produce a gradient effect from you natural nail base colour to the classic white nail tip. This lacquer requires a LED or UV lamp.

A classic French manicure is created with a nude or pale pink base coat of polish that is capped with a stroke of white polish at the tip of the nail. The white portion can be made to curve along the natural line of the finger or it can be made straight across, although the former is typically most popular. Its simplicity lends itself well to most any occasion, from your best friend's birthday brunch to that high-stakes meeting next week to your wedding day.

Timeless by default, French tips eb and flow when it comes to trendiness. Even when they're less en vogue, you can never go wrong with the classic French manicure style. That being said, the ‘new French manicure’ has risen to popularity. But, what is the ‘new’ manicure and what makes it so sought after? Well, it’s hard to pin down, but it largely comes down to putting a modern spin on the classic design. Feeling bold? Here are four ways to bring your French tips into the 21st century.

In recent years, celebrities have taken the classic French manicure to daring new heights using colour and we’ve taken note. Opt for a neon tip or pair bright and bold colours together creating your own unique French tip design.

Going to the opposite end of the spectrum we have the black French tip created by swapping white strokes of polish for black at the tip of the nail in a move that perfectly balances femininity with edginess.

Perhaps the most luxe of updates, the ombre French manicure creates a softer transition from your natural nail colour to the classic white tip. Its ombre effect makes way for a milky effect that's to die for.

Bring together two iconic looks by pairing a French tip with a half moon nail design. The half moon is applied just above the cuticle at the base of the nail mimicking the curve of the French tip in a move that’s geometrically dreamy.

Starting from scratch? To fill out your at-home arsenal for all things manicures, here are some must-haves to say adios to going to the salon every time you want to change up your nails.

Take any concern over a steady hand out of the equation with these French tip sticker strips. These help you create that crisp, even design that you want with a classic French manicure. Just wait until your base coat is fully dried, apply these, then get to work with your white polish of choice.

From Mylee, one of the most trusted brands for at-home gel nails, this Pro Salan Series LED Lamp lets you set your gel nails in minutes. It offers 15, 30 and 60 second curing timers, a 50,000-hour LED light that emits very little heat, is compatible with any gel nail brand and is quite easy to carry with you wherever you go.

If you prefer free-handing your French tip to using stickers, you’ll likely find a nail art brush to be more accessible than the brush that comes with your polish. This five piece set gives you a range of sizes that help you perfectly lacquer your nails.

A true jack of all trades, this manicure set includes 14 tools to help you achieve the perfect manicure. Its handy travel case makes it easy to keep track of all its tools and we love its unisex design. Oh, did we mention it has more than 13,900 ratings on Amazon and a rating of 4.5 stars?

A sucker for doing your nails just before heading to bed? This Rapid Dry Nail Spray is exactly what you need. Cutting the drying process down to just 60 seconds, you’ll be left with nails that are ready to go and shiny in a fraction of the time.

Prices updated on 17/02/2022. We are not responsible for any changes to the prices mentioned above.

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