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Naomi Jamieson

Think you need long nails to have a French manicure? These elegant short French tip ideas will change your mind

Meryl streep playing miranda priestly with sunglasses, a beige blazer and short french tip nails on a papery background.

After decades consigned to the outdated trend sin bin, French tips have been back in our lives and on our talons for a good few years now. But what to do if you have short nails and prefer to keep them that way?

Traditionally, French tip nails would feature a wash of sheer pink or nude over the base of your nail, finished with a long, crisp, white tip (often in a curved crescent shape) to mimic the natural line underneath - offering a 'your nail but better' effect. Now, though, this timeless style has evolved in a rainbow of colours and, mercifully for those of us who prefer the practicality and look of short nails, has been adapted to suit all nail shapes.

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