The world was obsessed with French manicures. French manicures get the popularity because of how versatile and extraordinary they are, despite them being easy. Trends change and so has people’s perspective of how they see a French manicure today. A multitude of people like playing around with different styles and the results are far from disappointing.

Here are some of the very best methods to upgrade your average french manicure.

The new-age French manicure
Yes, you read it right! We are about to redefine the good ol’ French manicure that your grandma and mother talk so much about. Add a twist to this classic by replacing the white shade with let’s say a cherry blossom or an iridescence. Neon colors would also look great on a French manicure.

All shades of metal
Yet another modernized version of the French manicure. This manicure looks futuristic with shades of gold, silver, and bronze. Instead of just applying it on the tips, do a semi-circle shape or the shape of the top portion of your nail. Using a stencil would be a better bet so that you have perfectly defined lines.

Mix and match
How about taking the entire shade variation of a particular color, like shades of scarlet or orange and applying one color on each nail. The trick here is to ensure that they’re all complementing colors. If you are applying all dark shades, then ensure you have one light shade to break the heaviness. On the other hand, if you’re having all light shades, then go bold with one shade on each finger.

New ways to go nude
All of us love our nude shades of nail polish. But the cosmetic world has certainly gone innovative with new shades of nudes that are eye-catching and budget-friendly. Check out some of the rose taupe colors and the new variety of terracotta earthy colors. They’re nothing short of mind-blowing. These colors could be used on your French manicure and to add that oomph factor, you could sprinkle some glitter.

Bring them stones
What’s innovation without stones? You could pick stones based on the occasion. For Valentine’s day – red stones, Christmas – green and red stones, for a party or any other social gathering- metallic shades of stones. The bigger advantage is that stones are available in all colors, so you can give them all a try. Try any of the above combinations of updated French manicures and place stones on them. Try different sizes and shapes, too. The stone need not necessarily be on the thin line of your polish; it could be anywhere in your nail. However, ensure to apply the topcoat so that the manicure can last longer.