Not to brag, but I get to write about manicures for a living. I’ve had my nails done by some of the biggest celebrity nail artists in the industry, I’m constantly tracking the latest design trends, and I test all the newest polish launches as soon as they drop. So you can believe me when I say the micro-French manicure is about to be everywhere.
The micro-French is an elevated take on the classic French manicure. Instead of the traditional thicker white stripe, this version features an ultra-thin line tracing the very edge of the nail. It’s subtle and simple, but somehow makes your manicure look even more chic. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to achieve. Simply paint the French tip much thinner than you normally would, and that's all it takes. From that clean base, you can keep it classic or build on it with other nail trends, like a chrome finish or even a multi-tonal twist.
The design may be minimal, but the different options are truly endless. And since there are so many ways to interpret the look, I pulled together some of the prettiest micro-French nail ideas to inspire your next set.
Whether you’re booking a salon appointment or planning to DIY, keep reading for the best micro-French nail inspiration to elevate your next manicure.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
