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A round French manicure is the perfect low-key mani. Thanks to their soft shape and the fact that they pair so well with a natural length, round nails are a great shape for a low-maintenance manicure. Add on a classic French design, and you have a nail match made in heaven. The rounded tips add an elevated touch to the beloved silhouette, and there’s a bevy of ways to make the timeless manicure feel updated and all your own. From chrome shimmers to colorful polishes, a round French manicure leaves room for personal flair. Ahead, we’ve gathered up 10 round French nail designs to try at-home or at your next trip to the salon.
Classic French
The classic French is a tried-and-true for a reason—need we say more? If you haven't tried the style on a rounded shape, let this be your sign to do so. The rounded edges are soft and sophisticated without being fussy.
Tuxedo French
A tuxedo French manicure is just what it sounds like: It combines black and white polish for a put-together feel. To get your black tie manicure, paint on white and black tips and add swirl details on the edges.
Ombré French
An ombré French manicure is the ideal your-nails-but-better effect that enhances the gradient of your natural nails. Try the look using a soft pink topped with chrome powder for a Hailey Bieber-approved neutral.
Golden French
Gold polish makes the French style feel especially luxurious. Swap the white tips with a shimmery gold shade and add tiny gold sparkles with gemstones for a multi-dimensional shine.
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Barbie Swirls
If Barbie pink wasn’t just a passing trend to you, you’ll love this pink-swirled nail design. To recreate this manicure, start with a nude base, and on the edges and tips of the nail, paint on bright-colored swirls and designs.
Rainbow French
Make your rounded French manicure pop by layering on colors to create a cute rainbow nail design. Take a thin brush to craft each colorful swoop and finish the look with a glossy top coat. A fluffy cloud detail adds an extra whimsical touch.
Reverse French
Have you heard of the reverse French manicure? It requires painting a thin half-moon on the base of the nail by the cuticle instead of on the tips. This super short round nail design has a swipe of low-key black shimmer on a milky, sheer base.
Sunset Ombré
An ombré design is an easy way to jazz up a typical French manicure. For a colorful gradient, opt for a butter yellow shade and layer on a warm orange polish using a sponge to create a mini summer sunset on your nails.
Ocean Squiggles
Blue polish feels like a daring choice, but it always makes a manicure pop. A medium-length rounded manicure leaves room to play with different hues of the blue shade with squiggles, two-toned tips or tie-dye designs.
On The Borderline
A borderline manicure is perfect for the nail minimalist who wants to experiment with an interesting but subtle design. The tip shade borders the nail and adds a zing of bright color on the milky base.
