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Classic French Tip Nails at Home

A sheer pink base, a crisp white tip and a soft almond shape. Timeless, and done in four steps.

What you need

Sheer pink or nude polish, white polish, a thin brush, a small angled brush, remover and a glossy top coat.

Step 1: Shape and base

Shape your nails into a soft almond. Apply one or two coats of a sheer pink or nude base.

Step 2: Paint the white tip

Paint the white tip with a thin brush, starting from one side and sweeping across in a smooth curve.

Step 3: Clean the smile line

Clean up the smile line with a small angled brush dipped in remover.

Step 4: Seal with top coat

Seal your French tips with a glossy top coat. Add a fresh layer every two to three days to keep them crisp.

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