There’s a new nail look in town, and it gives a French tip a rounded run for its money. Call it an outline, a halo, or a contour—at its most basic, the technique extends a French tip all the way around the nail bed, creating a stark, yet interesting colorblock effect. And similar to today’s creative French manicures, the color combos span infinity! Check out these three border-breaking favorites.
JAHTNA H.
Simple, sexy, cool. This precise, black and white-rimmed creation oozes sophisticated chic. Bravo to Jahtna for a steady hand and edgy onyx accessories to match.
ZOE F.
As if we needed another excuse to love summer’s neon nail trend, Zoe contours her nail bed with an acid yellow. Cleverly, she balances the shocking highlighter hue with a mellow graphite gray.
BRITTNEY W.
This cotton candy mani is sweet as sugar! With glitter and rhinestones in the mix, we appreciate how Brittney kept her pastel outlines to the index and pinkie fingers.
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Oct 29, 2012
Marissa M.
I love this! Definitely going to be doing this!
Sep 23, 2012
Tawn-yuh H.
I really like the first one
Jul 24, 2012
Lauren D.
I really like this look. Simple and cute.
Jul 05, 2012
Andrea L.
I don't like this look. My best friend did this with blue and orange and it was okay but i just, i don't like it. I feel that if it was squared that i would actually look better.
Jul 02, 2012
Shreya D.
Like!
Jun 30, 2012
Gennett M.
I really like the first picture it's different and cute.
Jun 29, 2012
Trida E.
I'm not the biggest fan of this nail trend, and I honestly thought I was the only one. Haha. I just can't get into it..
Jun 29, 2012
Himani P.
I only like the last one...the rest are just..."weird"
Jun 28, 2012
Sarah B.
I just really don't like this. I don't know why, it just looks so weird..
Jun 28, 2012
Lauren H.
I feel like this wouldn't work with my nails. I keep them squared off, not rounded.