Frilly French

Nails by Jayne Berger, All About Nails in Cissna Park, Ill.

Romantic French

Nails by Yolanda Hernandez of Hair Today, Nails Tomorrow in Fresno, Calif.

Is the French Manicure Really French?

Pardon My French

Break free of the usual pink-and-white constraints with this creative gallery of alternative French nail art styles. Get inspired with bold colors, unique filing, and clever smile lines.

Frilly French

Nails by Jayne Berger, All About Nails in Cissna Park, Ill.

The French (Manicure) Dictionary

Think of “French manicure” as an umbrella term that covers a myriad of related looks. With all of these variations, you’re sure to find a French for every client.

Fruity French

Nails by Jade Sewell, Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.

Day 231: French in Many Forms Nail Art

Michelle Bouma, Splendid Nail Creations, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Day 152: Black and White Frenchy French Nails

Véronique Vitalei (St-Colomban, Quebec, Canada)