30 Colorful French Manicure Ideas That Will Make You Rethink the Nail Classic

Give tips a mod vibe with an outline in the shade of your choice.

Sarah Hyland's mani adds a geometric twist.

Brights stand out against an otherwise negative-space mani. Or, add a few jewels, like this look.

Painting the line against the cuticle, rather than the tip, is a fun update if you always do a regular French manicure.

Make the traditional French (or in the case of Kate Hudson's white tips, American) mani a little more colorful with a pink base.

Subtle gold or silver is like wearing jewelry without even trying.

JLo's shimmery tan nails would be gorg for a bride, just saying.

No shade of pink is left behind in this Barbiecore look.

The lavender is gorg on its own, but add a sweet bow decal? On-trend perfection.

This popular holographic, shimmering style doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. Why not try it as a French?

Megan Thee Stallion's long, lipstick-shaped nails are all the more eye-catching in cool black.

Metallic plus brights is a combination worth exploring (if you like fun).

A candy-colored, mismatched mani is always a good time.

If you like round, shorter nails, go for a thin line so it doesn't take over the entire nail.

This mani says "graphic design is my passion," in the best way.

Flower nail art is the trend that keeps on trending, so pair it with a pastel mani for a little extra oomph.

Sherbet shades feel fresh, either mixed and matched or in one hero color.

Adding extra stripes—seemingly at random—creates an art deco vibe.

Go full gallery girl with 3-D dots on top of your colorful French.

Shimmer never fails, especially in an unexpected hue like neon yellow.