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Who doesn’t love a meticulously manicured almond French tip nail?! I know I do.
And I’m not the only one, from Bella Hadid to Ariana Grande, Zendaya to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, almond Frenchies are still a firm fave among celebs and A-listers as well as mere mortals like myself.
And the trend has picked up pace considerably, adding a tonne of different colours, designs, lengths, shapes and nail art to really show your personality – forget plain Jane, oh no, the classic French mani has come on leaps and bounds and almond nails are the shape of choice.
So, this is your guide to 35 of the absolute *best* almond French tip nail designs, whether you’re looking for bold and bright or glitzy and glam.
So get ready to screenshot, because you’re going to want to save these for your next nail appointment.
35 of the best almond French tip nail designs
1. Ombre almond French tip nails
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Ombre Frenchies are a great modern take on the traditional mani.
2. White French tip almond nails with beige base
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An absolute classic. You can’t go wrong with a white French tip and the almond nail shape here gives this design an elegant, modern vibe.
3. Milky natural almond French tip nails
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Milky manicures have been EVERYWHERE this year thanks to celebs like Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Aniston.
4. Two-tone pink almond French tip nails
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This Barbie-inspired French manicure is super cute and bang on trend.
5. Red French tip almond nails
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Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Or every day…The gold jewellery pairing is *chef’s kiss*.
6. Blue croc French tip almond nails
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Croc print is huge at the moment but, if you prefer an understated mani, just add this print to the tips of your nails!
7. Pink marble French tip nails
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The classic Frenchie, but make it marble.
8. Green French tip almond nails with reverse leopard print details
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Although green and leopard is quite an unusual combo, it really works.
9. Neon yellow French tip almond nails
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A super fun Frenchie that will brighten up any outfit.
10. Multicoloured French tip almond nails
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If you prefer an understated mani but want a pop of colour, these line French tips are perfect.
11. Brown tortoiseshell French tip almond nails
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We are loving this chic and modern tortoiseshell French tip mani. Perfect for the office.
12. Yellow and blu ombre French tip almond nails
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Possibly the chicest yellow and blue ombre almond French tip nails we’ve ever set eyes on. The most fitting spring set.
13. Orange French tip almond nails
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I *love* this look for managing to achieve both classic yet cool vibes at the same time.
14. Purple and blue ombre almond French tip nails
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Pastel blue and purple merge together to create this dreamy almond mani.
15. Shades of purple and lavender French tip almond nails with hearts
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There’s a lot going on in this mani and we are SO here for it, the heart feature nails are super trippy!
16. Black and silver almond double French tip nails
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An edgy alternative to the classic look.
17. Silver chrome almond French tip nails with star designs
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Channel your inner spaceman (or gal) with these silver French tips that are out. of. this. world.
18. Gold almond French tip nails
Add some gold to your almond French tip nails to really make them shine.
19. Matte love letter almond French tip nails
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As a writer and lover of words, I adore this matte mani!
20. Blue French tip almond nails with 3D dots
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3D nails are the mani of the moment, so much so that we asked celeb nail artist Pria Bhamra all about the viral nail movement in our article all about nail trends!
21. Glitter French tip almond nails
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Bedazzle your Frenchies for a more glam look.
22. Multicoloured swirl French tip almond nails
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Ice cream pastel swirls on a nude pink base. Perfection.
23. Flower French tip almond nails
The tiny daisies on this mani are the perfect addition for a cute and summery set.
24. Short colourful French tip almond nails
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You don’t have to have long talons to wear this trend, Frenchies look amazing on short nails too!
25. Coffin-almond chrome French tip nails
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A modern take on the trend.
26. Medium French tip pastel chrome almond nails
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This is the *perfect* length for a French mani, IMO. And these pastel chrome colours are so cute!
27. Round-almond classic French tip nails
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The classic Frenchies with a more rounded tip.
28. Natural stiletto-almond French tip nails
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Slightly pointier than almond nails, this clean and natural French tip set is amazing for elongating the fingers.
29. Evil eye press-on acrylic French tip almond nails
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If, like me, you love a set of acrylics, you *might* want to screenshot this set for your next mani (I know I have!)
30. Double French tip almond nails
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French tips X2.
31. Gel French tip almond nails with checkered print and smiley faces
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Whether you’re off to the salon or have your own gel kit at home, gel nails offer a shiny, chip-free mani for up to 2 weeks!
32. Spring French tip hearts glazed donut Valentine’s almond nails
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The perfect Valentine’s mani with a strawberry glaze.
33. Peachy summer French tip almond nails with stars
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Bright colours, fruit, French tips, and stars make the perfect summer nails.
34. Fall burgundy wavy French tip almond nails
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This mani will go perfectly with your pumpkin-spiced latte.
35. Winter emerald green mismatched French tip almond nails
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Gold and emerald are the perfect combo for winter and the holiday season.
The takeaway
Whether you opt for a minimalist approach or embrace intricate details, I honestly think there’s an almond French tip nail design for us all!
So, whether you prefer to head to the salon or you’re a dab hand at nail polish and prefer to do your own from the comfort of your home, show us your *fave* French manicure – we’d love to see them!
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