If it’s spotted on J-Lo’s hands, you can bet it’s a trending look, and the naked French manicure is no different. Designed to look like you were just born with French tips, this look is taking refinement to a new level. A level up from naked nails and nearly naked nails, this manicure emphasizes length and gives a touch of drama to an otherwise understated look.
What Is the Naked French Manicure?
First, let’s catch up on naked nails. The naked look is about using barely there peachy nudes to bring out the best in your nails—a your-nails-but-better look. The rise of nail concealers and rich girl manicures has brought about a brand new wave of nearly bare nails, and it was only a matter of time before the ultra-dominant French manicure came for the trend.
This manicure keeps the telltale colors of a traditional French manicure, sticking to the tried-and-true nude and white. The trick is that the final product is meant to look as close to natural as possible. That means more subtle gradients instead of a clearly painted line. If the French tip is defined, it should be closer in color to the nude you chose, rather than a stark white. The result is a manicure that looks like you naturally have gorgeous, healthy nails.
The Rise of Naked and Nearly Naked Nails
Where did the sudden jump in the naked French manicure come from? Well, it’s no secret that nails are trending. Their rise in popularity has exploded in the form of a hundred micro trends including everything from fruit manicures to futuristic chrome polishes to matching your nails to your favorite cocktail.
“Your nails say so much about you,” explains celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec. “And these days, your outfit just isn’t complete if your nails aren’t done.” And sometimes a natural response to all these super cute, trendy looks is to take things back to basics. The classics never go out of style for a reason, after all.
How to Get the Naked French Manicure
From the perfect press-ons and ideal nail inspo to the colors to create a naked French manicure, this is what you need to nail the trend.
