Nail trends like ombre, chrome, fluorescent and intricate art designs come and go. But without a doubt, no design comes close to being more elegant or timeless than simple French tips.
Regardless of the length or shape of your nails, a clean French mani can instantly make you look polished.
Over the years, this classic design has undergone various iterations — from rainbow tops to floating tips and outlined manis. Now, there's a new contender that ramps up the elegance by a million: the nail crown.
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What are nail crowns?
As the name suggests, this new trend refers to bedazzling your nail tips with gemstones so they look like they're wearing tiny, chic crowns. The gems are placed in a uniform layer on the smile line of the nail, exactly where a normal French tip would lie.
They're superbly stylish without being too OTT, making them the perfect nails to flaunt for any occasion or celebration.
Exhibit A: Jessica Alba's nails at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Image: Instagram @nailartbyqueenie.
