A classic French manicure is timeless—a clear base paired with white tips is undeniably chic. But with nail art, there's always room to play with the traditional and try something new. One of the most exciting twists to emerge recently? The blue French manicure. Transcending seasons, blue proves to be incredibly versatile. Here, we explore trendy blue French manicure ideas that are perfect for each season.
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Blue for every you
Get inspiration for your next manicure with a beautiful blue gradient. Apply all your favourite shades of blue for a soft and subtle transition from light to dark.
Tira recommends:
Nails Our Way Gel Well Nail Enamel - 403 Playful
Royal blue on my mind
If you're looking for a sophisticated nail art design that will catch everyone’s eye, why not try painting your nails in royal blue? It's a luxe colour and looks great on every occasion. Win-win?
Tira recommends:
Gush Beauty Nail Lacquer - Berry Blue
In the garden
Drawing inspiration from nature, this one combines the simplicity of the French manicure with the intricate art of floral patterns. Using a clear or pastel blue as the base, alternate—or selected—nails (typically the ring finger or thumb) become canvases for delicate floral art.
Tira recommends:
Sery Colorflirt Nail Polish in Hawaiian Blue
Two in one
Can’t pick just one shade of blue? Don’t like doing things the traditional way? Flip the script and use a dark shade on the tips and a lighter shade as the base.
Tira recommends:
Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Polish - Cool Cobalt
Nails Our Way Gel Well Nail Enamel - 401 Swelte
All that glitters
For this design, start with the base—either clear or in a pale blue shade. Then, apply a shimmery blue polish, the main attraction, predominantly on the tips. To achieve the gradient effect, gently diffuse the shimmer—which is still wet—downwards, using a sponge. This will create a transition from a dense sparkle to a muted shine.
Tira recommends:
Faces Canada Splash Nail Enamel in Shanghai Shimmer
Cover Image credits- instagram.com/magdula.es
