Have you heard of the micro French tip? Here’s the scoop on this minimalist mani that’s trending all over social media!

Let’s cut to the chase. A French mani is the most iconic and timeless nail design ever. But like all classics, it has evolved quite a bit from its humble roots as a sheer nude nail with an opaque white tip. The new generation of French manis includes some really over the top designs and unconventional colors. And while I firmly believe in “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, I have to say I’m kind of loving the updates.

Particularly fascinating to me are the super trendy micro French tip nails that have been all over my IG feed as of late. If you have not yet feasted your eyes on a micro French mani (aka skinny French), keep reading because these are definitely not your mother’s clunky white tips.

Picture an original French but with a short nail length and a tip so thin you almost have to squint to see it. The minimalist in me can’t help but be drawn to their clean, streamlined look and how easy they would be to style.

But don’t get it twisted. While they may be minimalist, they are far from boring. In true new gen fashion, the micro French comes in a variety of colors and design variations to suit all types of nail lovers. Check out these ultra chic micro French tip designs and decide if there’s one in your future.

(Images have been sourced from Instagram and are credited in the captions.)

Are you more of a DIYer when it comes to your nails? I saw this DIY micro French tip hack on OPI’s Instagram using a makeup sponge and thought it was the coolest, most ingenious thing ever. I’m tempted to try it out myself!

45 TRENDY MICRO FRENCH TIP NAILS

CLASSIC WHITE MICRO FRENCH

A white micro French mani is not much of a departure from the classic French except for that signature thin tip. Check out these skinny white French tips that are clean, simple and oh so chic!

Who said moody nails are only for Fall or Winter? Dark nail hues like black, chocolate brown and blue are super trendy year-round, and these moody micro French tips are no exception.

@raelondonnails NEON MICRO FRENCH

As I mentioned before, the new generation of nails is shattering every convention and a great example is the comeback of the 80’s neon nail. Colors like hot pink and radioactive green are popping up year-round on all kinds of manis, including the micro French. Can you picture yourself sporting these bright, eye-catching tips?

Radioactive Green

@beauty_byhollie_ Electric Blue

@kkdnails Neon Orange

Oh pastels! How do I love thee? Aside from being super pretty, pastel colors have a gentle vibe that pairs perfectly with the understated look of a micro French tip. See for yourself.

@matejanova Peachy Orange

@jessicajrhoades RAINBOW & GRADIENT MICRO FRENCH

The micro French tip meets the Skittles rainbow mani trend in this fun and lively nail design. Each tip is painted a different color to simulate a rainbow or color gradient.

Rainbow

@pop_polished Light Rainbow

Nothing says glam like glitter on your nails. Check out these glittery micro Frenchies that are perfect for a romantic date night or a ladies’ night out.

Feeling adventurous? Try these abstract variations of the micro French tip that put a creative twist on this minimalist nail design.

Wavy Tips

@matejanova Final Thoughts

Without a doubt, a growing number of folks are opting for more natural nail designs. Practicality, styling versatility and clean and chic appearance are just some of the reasons why minimalistic nail trends, including the micro French, are trending year round. What are your thoughts on the micro French mani? Do you think you’ll be rocking one anytime soon? Let us know in the comments and thank you so much for stopping by!