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Trend Alert: French Manicures

Thu, 06/26/2008 - 7:00am by bellasugar
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I've got a hefty laundry list of qualities I don't like about Heidi Montag, but what I do love are her gorgeous nails. Whether they're gold or burgundy, they are always long and perfectly manicured.

I thought that French manicures were on their way out, but then along comes Heidi and Britney Spears bringing this classic back again. Most of you think they're tacky and should be saved for formal occasions only. For the rest of you who are still loyal fans, here are two great at-home French manicure kits I think you'll love.

Sephora Easy French Manicure Duos ($8) is a double-ended nail varnish that houses either a beige or a pink color on one side and a clear base and topcoat on the other. However, if you're looking to create the white tip, you still need another product. I suggest this French Tip Pen ($8) since it's so easy to use.

For one more easy-to-use French manicure kit, read more.

Barielle French Manicure Set ($16) contains an opaque white, a clear and a pale pink polish that allows you to create a French manicure in five simple steps.

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  • risqueredhead's picture
    risqueredhead
    1

    I didn't like the Sephora French tip pen - it was way too thick and almost impossible to take off. There's a fine tip one I like by Sally Hansen though.

    I can barely paint my nails regularly though, doing a French manicure involves me spending hours in the bathroom trying to get it to look decent Sticking out tongue

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • soulight's picture
    soulight
    2

    I have never attempted to give myself a french manicure, but I'm sure that would be a debacle. I do think that a french manicure is best for special occasions, it seems silly not to rock fun colors during non-special days.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ckeller825's picture
    ckeller825
    3

    i love french manicures because they ARE classic, but I like them better on shorter nails.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • brown_eyed_grrl's picture
    brown_eyed_grrl
    4

    Umm...Heidi and Britney ARE tacky, so I don't think I'll be taking fashion cues from them! Still think the French manicure has seen it's heyday.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Francoisehardly's picture
    Francoisehardly
    5

    I don't exactly hate French manicures but associating it with someone like Heidi just makes me not want to have one ever.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • mondaymoos's picture
    mondaymoos
    6

    I'm with brown_eyed_grrl. I wouldn't use Britney or Heidi Montag as a "current trend" figure... I hate french manicures, though...

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • MelissaIsTheBest's picture
    MelissaIsTheBest
    7

    I looooove French manicures. They are just elegant in my eyes.

    I'm also fashion inept, so I hadn't a clue they became tacky or out of fashion. I'm not giving up on them though.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • JennaV's picture
    JennaV
    8

    I don't like French manicures as they look kind of cheap with that glaring white. However, I do love a nice American manicure.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • snowbunny11's picture
    snowbunny11
    9

    I think longer nails are tacky in general. They remind me of when I interned in a department when all of the women were gum-snapping, big-haired, acrylic nailed tackiness. Nightmares!

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • AnnaLove's picture
    AnnaLove
    10

    I do solar nails, but only cause I'm too lazy to deal with the chipping effects of nail polish. These you can get put on and not worry for 3 weeks, plus my boyfriend would kill me if I stopped cause he says they feel great on his back. I agree, though, they have seen their heydey.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Martini Rossi's picture
    Martini Rossi
    11

    I love French Manis! I rarely get them because with all of my house chores they dont last long.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • chicagojlo's picture
    chicagojlo
    13

    I do my own at home, using a lighter polish for the tips like the one shown (I use Rimmel, the longest lasting I've ever found and way cheaper too!). But they have to be short. Long nails just look tacky no matter how they are polished. And when they are plasticky, and done white-out style like Heidi, those are as far from French as you could imagine!

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • missyd's picture
    missyd
    14

    I'm sorry but as much as I think Heidi has bad qualities overall, I think she is extremely attractive. She is always well put togetehr usually. Nice well taken care of hair and nails, clean well makeuped face, decent clothes, nice figure (even though some of it is bought...)
    Anywhoo, I personally enjoy french manis

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • citizenkane's picture
    citizenkane
    15

    When did Heidi and Britney become the fashion trend compasses for us to follow?? I think they are both incredibly tacky and I can assure you I will not be following any trend they attempt to set. As a matter of fact...I probably won't be getting a french manicure simply because both of them sport it.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • AmberHoney's picture
    AmberHoney
    16

    I agree with 3 of you - not looking to Heidi and Brit for my fashion sense and I have always and still do despise French mani/pedi. Never had one never will.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • sfbutterfly24's picture
    sfbutterfly24
    17

    I just gave meself a silver tipped french last night and how I like it!!! (you cant really notice it unless you really really look because they are silver tipped and not white white)

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ckeller825's picture
    ckeller825
    18

    I mean....Heidi is tacky with her whole staged photo-ops, as is her fashion line, but you can't really knock on the girl's daily threads. She has a pretty nice wardrobe on most occasions. Esp when she was rockin those green dittos. ugh

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ckeller825's picture
    ckeller825
    19

    ugh as in "loves it."

    Britney, on the other hand, is a hot mess. Any girl who looks to her for fashion ideas needs a serious MRI

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Dublin62505's picture
    Dublin62505
    21

    Hate Heidi but she is an attractive girl, yes, even with enhanced breasts and some lip service. Warren Tricomi does wonders for her hair. Granted she isn't the most erudite or vocally gifted, she still manages to dress with a fairly decent classic sense of style. To put Heidi and Britney, with her sh*t kickin' boots, mangled, distressed hair and unkempt style isn't even fair or reasonable.

    As far as the French manicure, I like them on short to conservatively medium length nails and not too pink of a base. I do not care for Shanaynay talons.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • chiquita25's picture
    chiquita25
    22

    I would only get a french mani on a special occasion. I can't even remember the last tome I got one...

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • WiCkeD_LaDy's picture
    WiCkeD_LaDy
    24

    yes there nice but...
    i loved my bright-colored-
    fun-metallic-neon-nails...

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • fashion4ward's picture
    fashion4ward
    25

    I agree with mostly everyone on the tacky Heidi and Brit.

    I find long nails tacky, as well. And I rarely get a french mani because I don't have the ability to maintain it.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • girlgreen's picture
    girlgreen
    26

    lol at dublin!

    i can't believe so many people think french manicures are tacky!

    i love them, especially pedis. I just got a french mani/pedi this weekend. I keep my nails pretty short and I don't think it looks tacky at all, I think it looks simple and nice.

    in fact, i have been known to give myself a french pedi. My motor skills are not refined enough for me to give myself a french manicure.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    27

    French manicures aren't my favorite either...I don't hate them, but I think they're pretty overdone.

    I hate French pedis...that looks hideous.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    28

    Oh, and I'm glad to see that so many people find long nails tacky, I always have...

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • hkdkat's picture
    hkdkat
    30

    I've been getting french manicures for about a year now and I'm getting tired of them. I will probably go shorter and start getting colors again for the summer.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • MissMarisol's picture
    MissMarisol
    31

    I think that a french manicure is a classy look. However, Heidi and Britney sporting that look make it tacky.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • baciobisou's picture
    baciobisou
    32

    This is the second sugar update today using Heidi Montag as a "trend setter". Um excuse me... barf.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • JennaV's picture
    JennaV
    34

    Heidi has a nice body but I find her face incredibly unattractive....it has that horselike quality like Dina Lohan.

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • lizlee89's picture
    lizlee89
    35

    have never liked french manis - but I just think it's funny that a few weeks ago you had a poll wondering whether or not they're tacky, and now you're saying they're trendy...

    7 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • JaimeLeah526's picture
    JaimeLeah526
    37

    I like French manicures every once in a while but I hate them on long nails esp. if they are squared off.

    7 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • AmberHoney's picture
    AmberHoney
    38

    Phew, glad I just cut my nails - no seriously, long nails are so passe.

    7 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • ally14's picture
    ally14
    39

    I lovee French Manicures and I usually either have those or just light pink nails but disgustingly long french pedicures are super gross. I remember a friend of a friends got really tacky long french pedi nails and I was just super grossed out. It was very tacky and they were sticking out her shoes! Gross.

    7 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Le Etiana's picture
    Le Etiana
    40

    Short nails with a french manicure can look fresh and beautiful. I would not put Britney nor Heidi in the same sentence as fresh and beautiful and certainly not trend setting, at least not in a good way Eye-wink

    7 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • lizlee89's picture
    lizlee89
    41

    you knwo, as much as I hate Heidi, I think she is so gorgeous...

    7 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • LilGlamDiva's picture
    LilGlamDiva
    43

    I just discovered the joy of french manicures. I always feel so put together when I have my nails done like that. It's very simple and classy

    5 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment

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