If you’re loyal to the French manicure, here’s how you can update it: graphic, artsy spatters for a modern yet whimsical twist!
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For the more traditional bride – adorn your nails with beautiful hand-painted blooms for a more romantic look. Adding thin bands of gold along the tips adds a regal touch to your digits.
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Silvery floral nail decals atop nude nail polish lend chic femininity. The metallic accents and glossy polish gives a neat, polished look that will complement a silver or white gold wedding band.
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Amp up the marbled nail polish trend by adding metal accents and gem detailing to your fingertips. The subtle design looks refined and elegant, and doesn’t draw too much attention away from you on your big day.
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Use a band of glittery polish to create an eye-catching half moon design. Elevate the look further by incorporating subtle textures into the design.
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This edgy approach to the nude bridal manicure uses metallic bead embellishments for a more modern and youthful look.
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Use an accent nail in metallic tones to change up your French manicure. Try placing the accent nail art on your ring finger; it’ll draw more attention to your wedding ring and pops in those engagement ring selfies.
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For a more vibrant touch, use peachy coral nail polish (Living Coral’s the Colour of the Year, after all) on your digits. Here, French tips are combined with half-moon designs, which are alternated with Reverse-French manicures to create an understated and modern look.
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Looking for a more classic bridal manicure? Take inspiration from this nail art idea, with delicate white painted patterns, tiny pearl embellishments, and rimmed with an elegant golden border.
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Sweet and simple, this cute heart-shaped Frenchie is perfect for brides that would like a slight pop of colour in their look. The red French tips also provide an auspicious element to the look.
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Use gems to jazz up your nails for your big day! Small gems arranged in flower-shaped clusters are a delicate and feminine accessory to wear on your special occasion.
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Go bold with this graphic nail art idea – abstract shapes and lines in black and white would suit a modern bride perfectly. Alternatively, opt for a more muted colour palette for a softer, less intense look.
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Get this easy-to-achieve nail look with a swipe of champagne-coloured glitter polish! Simple yet elegant, this manicure is perfect for any occasion. Plus, how creative are those drawn-on light ray motifs?
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