There’s a time & a place for a red manicure and I’m always partial to a pale pink nail but the truth is that I opt for French tips at the salon more often than not. Whether I go for classic white or black or even something with color it’s a simple but elegant style that always leaves my nails looking put together.
However after trying what feels like literally every nail tip color possible I’ve been on the hunt for some fresh nail trends that feel just that little bit more elevated in time for my next nail appointment. My first port of call was my go-to manicurists & recently I couldn’t help but notice a new nail trend that’s just as elegant as your typical French tip but feels slightly more modern for 2026.
Enter soft French nails.Much like the soft serve nails that dominated last summer soft French nails incorporate a base coat with a blended French tip. It’s a slightly more blurred take on the classic French tip but it remains more defined than the frombré trend resulting in a manicure that closely resembles healthy and well maintained natural nails.
A nude base & milky white tip tend to be the most popular combination but the truth is this nail trend can be recreated with any two colors of your choosing. As a self-proclaimed nail minimalist I’ll be sticking to classic nail colors to create an elevated French manicure while still keeping the overall look pared back and elegant.
