The Texas French Manicure Is Beyonce's Go-To Cowboy Carter Nail Look

Beyoncé is leading the helm with a new, Southern twist on a beloved nail style: the Texas French manicure. The stunning nail design features a classic nude nail bed paired with white tips and gorgeous, turquoise embellishments. The sparkly aesthetic is all part of the hype and glitz around Beyoncé's eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter." Dipping back into her Texan roots, Queen Bey has carved out for herself a place in the world of country music, which is no small feat. Back in 2016, she performed alongside the Chicks at the Country Music Association Awards, only to be met with censure, racism, and exclusion from the insulated world of country music. Thankfully, Beyoncé wasn't having it. "Because of that experience," she wrote on Instagram in March 2024, "I did a deeper dive into the history of country music and studied our rich musical archive... the criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me."

In this light, the artistic output surrounding "Cowboy Carter" is a deeply significant one. Sometimes, a manicure is just a manicure. At other times, even these modest details speak volumes: free artistic expression, celebrating one's roots, and most of all, a Black woman's place within county music. Placing gems on a traditionally basic manicure is itself a celebratory, meaningful statement. For these worthy reasons, we can't get enough of the Texas French nails.

Beyonce doesn't shy away from making a statement with her looks, and neither should you. If you're itching to try the Texas French manicure and love long nails, you're in for a real treat. For extra drama, opt for coffin nails with ultra-long, square French tips in a bright turquoise polish. The color represents the shade of the gem that's well-loved across the U.S. south. Accessorize with gold and turquoise nail gems to add a touch of Beyonce level glamour. 

While bejewelled nail tips are a big part of the Texas French manicure, those who prefer fewer nail decals can still embrace the trend. Opt for turquoise French tips with slanted and asymmetrical angles for a more natural and authentic finish. This will mimic the look of genuine turquoise gemstones. Polish off the look with gold or copper line work to incorporate that jewel-like style. It's the most practical version of the Texas French manicure, and an easy way to make it your own. 

If blue and turquoise tones aren't your thing, customize the Texas French manicure trend by sporting shades of brown ombre French tips. After all, brown-tipped French manicures are trendy on their own. The cocoa-toned nails conjure up a world of cowboy bliss, from bay horses to leather saddles. Mimic Beyonce's turquoise nail art by adding some silver embellishments, and invite some tonal competition with a few turquoise nails to break up the brown tips. 

If a more opalescent finish is your thing, go for softer, pastel tones of turquoise. Since the defining feature of Beyonce's Texas French manicure is nail jewels, play with these embellishments by adding gold stars where the French tips end. A flirty diversion is most welcome by adding nail jewels at the cuticle on some fingers, too. The coquette cowgirl trend never looked so sweet. 

Since Texas is all about ranch lands and rodeo culture, embrace a cow print as part of the painterly design on your French tips. Then channel your inner Beyonce with a few touches of turquoise nail art to bring the Texas French manicure together. We love an animal print on our nails, and some nail jewelry goes a long way.