All things nineties and early-noughties have been making a comeback of late, and, some trends have even made it into bridal fashion; hello crop tops, slip dresses and tiaras! But there is one old school beauty trend we weren't expecting to see again for a while (along with skinny brows!), and that's French manicures. For decades, French manicures were a go-to wedding mani for brides, and while they fell out of fashion for a while, they're now officially back! Today we're showing you why the classic French manicure for brides is cool again, as well as giving you ideas to shake up the style for your own wedding nails.
The classic French manicure, was made official on the Prabal Gurung runway for SS20, a classic French mani has been spotted on lots of celebrities in recent months, which means it's finally chic to rock a white tip! For a truly timeless look, oval or almond shaped nails work best.
This gilded scallop-style twist on a French manicure takes the classic up a notch, giving it a red carpet look worthy of your wedding day.
Heart shaped manicures have been popular among brides for a while now, and if you're looking for an alternative French manicure, black and blush is a particularly covetable combination!
Changing the tones is a great way to shake up a classic French, and these mixed nude hues, with a spot at the cuticle is a modern and understated choice.
Make your French manicure your Something Blue (or your something pink, green, red) with coloured tips!
Anyone else getting sixties vibes from this graphic black and white tipped mani?
Need a little added sparkle in your bridal French manicure, metallic tips make a stylish, shiny solution.
Impractical? Perhaps! But we spotted these French tip clouds at on the Yuhan Wang catwalk and just knew they'd make an offbeat and alternative wedding French manicure.
This vintage almond shape with barely-there French tips are so beautiful. Timeless wedding nails that will never go out of style.
Not quite ready to bring back a classic French manicure for your wedding? Why not reverse the look with these pretty white-tipped cuticles instead?
Oh well this combination is impossibly chic. Black tips, white trim, a cool twist on the traditional French mani.
Double tipped with space in the middle, this manicure is perfect for brides looking for ultra minimal wedding nails.
Think a French manicure is too classic for your wedding day? Change up the shape and proportions for something a little different.
This French lace wedding mani is such a pretty choice for bridal nails that will tie in beautifully with your wedding dress.
Make your French manicure modern with this edgy take on the trend, almond shape, pointed tips and gold cuticles, who knew a French mani could look so cool!
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