The Deconstructed French Manicure Trend Is A Much-Needed Update To The Classic Nail Look
Fans of French manicures who like to change it up now and again, listen up! We've got a new nail trend for you. Move over gilded French manicures and soft, pastel tips, because the newbie in town is called the deconstructed French manicure. It's been all over social media; evidence of how fun and modern it is.
If you're unfamiliar with the term or just need a bit of an explainer, a deconstructed French manicure is essentially a nail look that somewhat mimics the classic French manicure but without harsh lines. The traditional look involves a light pink base and a bright white tip, but this version is more about decorating the tip of the nail with something different. So, instead of a well-defined strip across the end, think geometric shapes, swirls, nail art, or pretty much anything else you can imagine. It's essentially a more modern, updated version of the traditional style.
There are so many (and we mean so many) ways you can go with this look, so we understand that you may need a little inspiration. But ask and ye shall receive. We've rounded up some of the most inspirational and creative takes on the French manicure trend. Grab your nail polish, get your imagination fired up, and prepare to take a scroll.
Bring on the glitter tips
Arguably one of the most fun ways to try the deconstructed French manicure is to do so with glitter. The sparkly stuff placed on the end of your talons will give you a very similar look to a classic Frenchie, but you're substituting the harsh line for plenty of sparkle. What's not to love? For this, we'd recommend keeping most of the glitter on the ends and creating a gradient effect as you get closer to the nail bed.
Put your hearts on the edge
Looking for something romantic? Then ditch the traditional French manicure line for hearts instead. This look is traditionally feminine and can be done in a wide array of variations, so you're sure to find a color combination you like. You could try just one heart shape for your take on the look, or double up for even more fun.
Let the texture in
If you're looking for something that really packs a punch and brings with it a heavy dose of glam, then try bringing some texture into your deconstructed French mani. There are countless ways to do this, but a builder gel is a great option for giving you a raised effect. You could keep this neutral or add an eye-catching color over the top, but either way, all eyes will be on your nails.
Find your florals
Another way to give the deconstructed French manicure a go is to add a floral design to the end of the nail. Putting floral nail art where the white strip usually goes is the ideal way to inject some fun delicacy into your manicure. Not to mention, there are so many different variations and colors of flowers out there, so a floral look is super easy to personalize.
Go abstract
There are so few rules when it comes to the deconstructed French manicure look, that almost anything goes. And that includes abstract designs. Add a few wavy lines of splodges to the ends of your nails for something a little different. These can be literally anything and any color you like, as long as you keep that harsh line at bay and your designs on the opposite side to your nail bed.
Pave the way with polka dots
If you want an easier yet super effective way to put your own twist on a deconstructed French manicure, look no further than the world of polka dots. They're really easy to do (all you need is a nail art stick or even the end of a bobby pin dipped in your favorite shade) but really pack a punch. Color-wise? It's up to you! You could try one color, multiple colors, all light shades, all dark shades, or even a mixture. Boy, we sure do love an easily customizable trend.