French Tip press-on nails

French tip press-on nails put a white tip over a nude or pink base, the manicure nobody has to explain. Both sets here are short square: Pink Sugar French ($52), rosy nude with white tips and sculpted pink flowers on two nails, and Leopard Saint ($58), pink with a wide white wall, leopard-print stars and gold crosses.

A French is only as good as its tip line, and these are painted by hand. Both ship from Baltimore in 3–5 business days.

3 sets

Tuscan French
Rosy French, tortoiseshell, brown vine swirls.
$35
Leopard Saint
Pink French, leopard stars, gold chain cuffs.
$45
Pink Sugar French
Soft French, one sculpted pink flower per hand.
$40

How to choose french tip press-ons

Which French set is easiest for a first press-on?

Pink Sugar French is the kinder first set: short square, rosy nude with white tips and tiny rhinestones, and mostly flat apart from two sculpted flowers on the ring fingers, each with a crystal center. The short length makes it a forgiving set to learn on while you practice lining up, pressing and holding.

When does Leopard Saint make more sense?

When a plain French feels like it is missing something. Leopard Saint keeps the short square shape and turns up everything else, so it suits weekends, birthdays and anywhere jewelry is encouraged. The gold cross charms and chain cuffs add texture, so expect to notice them on sweaters.

How do I get the fit right on short square nails?

With a ruler: measure your nail beds, match them to the chart on the sizing page and pick Petite, Standard or Wide. Between two, size up and file the side walls. For a French in another color or a longer shape, a custom set starts at $80, with a mockup within 48 hours.

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Questions about french tip sets

What makes Leopard Saint different from a classic French manicure?

The white is wider and the extras are louder. A classic French stops at a nude base and a white tip; Leopard Saint adds a wide white wall on pink, leopard-print stars, gold crosses, gold chain cuffs and hand-lettered slogans.

Can I get French tips in a different color?

Yes, as a custom set. Describe the base and tip colors you want, pick the shape and length, and you get a mockup within 48 hours. Custom sets run $80–$120 before add-ons, with custom-fit sizing included.

Can I wear French press-ons to a wedding?

Yes, and Pink Sugar French is the easy pick: rosy nude, white tips and sculpted flowers on only two nails, so it looks finished in photos without stealing focus. Apply it the night before, since the first hour means no showers, dishes or hand cream.

French Tip press-on nails