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 pᴀssion,” 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.

Create the appearance of texture with a matte base and tonal tips, like this look on Demi Lovato.

This airbrushed look has been enjoying a major moment, and it can also act as the base for a French manicure. We love this watermelon-inspired take.

Little clouds are an ethereal add-on to the palest lavender.

These garden staples are gorgeous when paired with any color, but bold red is never a bad idea.

Gemstone-inspired manicures always start a convo.

No need to decide between two colors when you try this colorblocked look.

Look at this mani, isn’t it neat? A shimmery topcoat is all you need to get the vibe, but using an under-the-sea-inspired shade helps.

A fun, Y2K-inspired take on nail art.

Try this pattern: One fully painted nail, one regular French, one fully painted, and one reverse French. And repeat.

Adding a metallic flourish to clear gel extensions is the right way to gild the lily.