As a beauty editor and nail tech, I'm constantly saving the best nail trends I see on Instagram and TikTok. But for autumn trends, there's one manicure I'm seeing over and over: the burgundy French manicure.
Despite 'just' being a classic manicure trend in a different colour, it's one of the best autumn nail trends I've seen by a long way. There are also quite a few ways to try it. You can alter it using nail shapes, from a classic square tip to an almond. You can also play around with the thickness of your burgundy tip, trying a more classic, thick French tip to a micro French tip. Finally, you can switch up your base colour, opting for a standard clear base coat or even going for a chrome finish. It's a minimal nail look that is also somewhat playful.
See? I told you there were quite a few ways to try it. Read on for all the tools and inspiartion you need to give it a go at home.
How to create a burgundy French manicure at home
A deep burgundy with purple undertones gives that rich, luxe feeling.
Instead of a clear base coat, you might prefer a pink hue before applying burgundy.
You'll need a pack of nail art brushes to get those precise French tip lines.
No manicure is complete without some cuticle oil.
Burgundy French manicure inspiration
1. Classic burgundy French tips
A classic burgundy French tip with an almond-shaped nail.
2. Micro French
Told you, this manicure looks very different (and very chic) with a micro tip.
3. Square burgundy French tip
Try thicker, square tips if you're not a fan of almond nails.
4. Chrome burgundy French tips
If you want a little extra art for your burgundy manicure, consider adding a chrome finish.
5. Burgundy French abstract tips
A little bored of a regular French manicure? Try this abstract version.
6. Accent dot manicure
Even a teeny dot using a hair pin can completely transform this French-tip design.
7. Reverse burgundy French
If you're visiting your nail tech for your burgundy French manicure, you can try reversing the trend—a burgundy base with subtle black micro-tip.
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