The French manicure is back—though some might argue it never really left. Fashion girls love to wear it, and beauty obsessives want to reinvent it with fresh colors and details. “The French manicure is an enduring style because it’s an incredibly versatile nail for all ages, and you can really make it your own,” says Stanley Nolan, Ogle School cosmetologist and beauty education specialist. “The shape of the traditional French tip also elongates the nail which makes it universally flattering.”
The classic nail art design has evolved over the decades, from its debut in the 1970s, when it Orly founder Jeff Pink created it, to today, where it continues to take on new shapes, colors, and aesthetic flourishes. According to Lindsay Worthen, Ogle School veteran cosmetologist and beauty educator, this adaptability is what gives the classic style longevity. “I also appreciate that it evolves with different trends, so there are so many ways to breathe new life into the classic French manicure.”
