40 French Nail Designs For When You Don't Want Plain White Tips

ICYMI: leopard print nails are basically considered a neutral these days. These gold-colored animal spots are a decidedly elevated take on the trend.

Whether or not you choose a palette of pink polish, try topping your French tips with crystal-clear, 3D texture that almost goes undetectable.

Hop on the coquette ribbon nail art wave with these ultra-thin black bows painted right where a French tip would normally begin.

Whether or not you’re a coffee lover, these caramel latte-inspired ombré nails are a total vibe. Bonus points for the glitzy silver gemstones.

Give your go-to French manicure a pretty-in-pink makeover, with pearls lining every single tip. It makes for a chic finishing touch.

Take cues from the Barbie girl herself, Margot Robbie, and try some hot pink French tips (though the unique angles would be all your own).

Wear your heart on your manicure year-round (and not just on Valentine’s Day) with these adorable red hearts.

Add just a hint of on-trend silver chrome to your next set of French nails with understated micro lines painted atop a sheer pink base.

These black-to-gray ombré French nails have hints of purple glitter at each tip, making it look like you have a galaxy on your nails.

With the rise of the “vanilla girl” aesthetic, vanilla French tip nails (which is basically just replacing the white color with a creamy off-white shade) have now become a viral staple.

The Skittles nail trend uses a different polish color on every single tip — and it looks even cuter with French tips and pale polish.

Try painting on some hot pink hibiscus blooms for a mani moment that will have you dreaming of sunny beach days.

These 3D textured waves painted are perfect for those who love to rock a stack of gold rings.

For those who want something different, but don’t want to stray too far from the norm, these faded French tips are an A+ choice. They have the prettiest glazed donut finish.

Micro French nails are Kendall Jenner’s current signature mani, making these cherry mocha-colored mini tips supermodel-approved.

Although these are technically classic white French tips, the heart-shaped cutouts and chromatic details make this set anything but basic.

Coordinate your tortoiseshell French tips with your favorite accessories for a chic matching moment.

If “black nail theory” manicures are your thing, try some black-on-black monochrome Frenchies that use matte and glossy finishes.

Invisible French manicures use a statement-making polish shade to outline where a typical French tip would be — and these fine gold lines are as pretty as they come.

For the total manicure minimalists, who still like a bit of uniqueness and edge, these fine-line zebra print tips are most definitely the move.

Easily elevate a classic cherry red French tip manicure with itty bitty pearl adornments glued atop every single nail.

Silver chrome nails epitomize the cool-girl aesthetic — and adding some trendy 3D dew drops into the mix takes things to the next level.

Next time you’re in the mood for a green-colored polish, try choosing five different shades for a mani that’s all your own.

Shades of chocolate brown are always a good option. Add a luxe touch with crocodile print details.

Bring some serious heat to your nails with these dark red tips topped with orange and yellow flame outlines.

Still in your “ALIEN SUPERSTAR” era? These silver chrome details have an alien-inspired quality would surely be Beyoncé-approved.

These see-through nails feature tiny opaque hearts that are inspired by sultry lace lingerie. Hello, high-fashion mani.

Keep things earthy and cool-toned with these blue, white, and brown swirls that mimic the whimsical look of watercolor paintings.

Embrace your inner “coastal cowgirl” with these extra-long coffin nails that mimic the brown and black spots of an adorable cow.

Bring the drama to your nails with a glittering gold look that’s perfect for both the sun-kissed days of summer and Christmas parties, come winter. It’s always in season.

If you’re in dire need of a manicure that’s just as extra as your personality, try gluing on a bunch of rhinestones and pearls for a fully bejeweled vibe.

This specific shade of turquoise is reminiscent of those iconic blue jewelry boxes of Tiffany & Co. — making this colorful mani distinctively luxe.

These abstract nails are truly perfectly imperfect, with raw lines that nod to the mani trend in a modern way.

This manicure truly has it all: vibrant color, three-dimensional texture, and a shining chromatic finish that will have all eyes on your nails.

The only way to make a glazed donut manicure any cuter is by replacing the white tips with a soft, butter yellow color.

Very much in your “cherry girl” era at the moment? These high-shine nails use two different shades to create the look of juicy red cherries.

Try this creative approach to French nails, straight from the pages of a pop art comic book.

If shades of royal purple and soft lavender are forever your fave, try this whimsical, heart-shaped approach.

Match your everyday denim wardrobe staples with nails that feature double-lined tips. This set combines navy and electric blue polish.

These adorable French nails are truly coquettecore, with sweet scalloped edges, pink thread details, and itty bitty strawberries painted all over.