Beauty
17 Rainbow French Tip Nail Ideas For The Most Colorful Manicure
For Pride and beyond.
Pride month is well underway, which means Rainbows are just about *everywhere* at the moment. To celebrate, why not try bringing some multicolored nail art into your next mani?
When it comes to gathering LGBTQ+-owned beauty brands to support this month and always, Bustle has got you covered. But if you’re in need of a fun set for an upcoming beach-side vacation — or just so happen to want to show your own Pride (or allyship) — a rainbow manicure is a total move.
While it may seem like rainbow manicures would require you to paint each digit with a different vibrant shade, that’s not the only way to play. For those who prefer to keep their manis on the minimal side, colorful French manicures are the perfect way to experiment with eye-catching hues in a slightly more subtle way. And given that nail pros expect bright colors like vibrant pink, sun-kissed neons, and Baywatch-inspired red to be a summer 2024 staple — and that modern French manis have proven to be a mainstay — it’s safe to say that a set of rainbow tips aren’t too far off from the current trends.
Whether you’re looking for something simple and understated or loud and proud, here are 17 ways to incorporate rainbow French tips into your next manicure.
1Colorful Statement Nails
For the mani minimalists who seldom stray from their go-to white French tips, try adding ultra-thin rainbows on just a few statement nails.
2Faded Frenchies
These ombré effect French nails painted in vibrant colors like green, sky blue, and sun-drenched orange are a total vibe for the summer months ahead.
3Full-Color French
Anyone care for a classic French manicure with a rainbow twist? These crisp tips painted in the boldest polish shades are all things joy-filled.
4Bold Skittle Nails
Skittle nails are always a vibe year round, but especially throughout Pride month, these colorful Frenchies make a total mani of dreams.
5Abstract Swirls
Keep things funky and whimsical for summer 2024 with these abstract swirl details painted in rainbow polish shades (and hints of glitter, too).
63D Seashell French
With a different color on each nail’s tip, these gorgeous seashell nails tap into the buzzy 3D trend (that Christina Aguilera is a major fan of).
7Ombré Pointed French
For those who are a fan of extra long tips, this chevron-shaped design is all things bold and beautiful.
8Minimal Micro French
For the minimalists who aren’t all that into color, try a micro French moment with oh so light pastel hues.
9Floral French
A unique take on the French trend, these neon daisies are a serious vibe.
10Invisible French Lines
Using two different shades of the same color, try your hands at an on-trend invisible French mani.
12Two-Tone Double French
Opt for two different colors in lieu of the traditional white French tip for a seriously eye-catching manicure.
14Pretty Half Moons
French tip nails? Check. A different color on every single tip? Check. Retro half moon details? Check. The prettiest shimmer finish that catches the light? Also check.
15Glittering Fantasy French
These jelly-like tips have gorgeous holographic glitter flakes that catch the light.
16Edgy Angles
Make your Pride manicure the epitome of cool with these angles edges that are painted in show-stopping shades of puple, pink, orange, and more.
17Daisy Details
For a sweet addition at the end of your rainbow French manicure, try adding some adorable daisy art that is sure to leave you with a smile.
This article was originally published on
