How to Get French Tip Nails Without Strips

French tips can enhance a polished appearance.

French manicures are a natural style, characterized by even, white tips and a glossy finish. Many home French manicure kits require the use of disposable strips to guide the painting of the white tips. It is possible to perform a simple manicure without strips. A small, rounded makeup brush dipped in acetone can be used to create a uniform appearance on the French tips. Before doing a home manicure, ensure that your hands are exfoliated and moisturized.

Things You'll Need

• Nail brush
• Nail clippers
• Nail file
• White nail polish
• Nail polish remover
• Small makeup brush
• Small bowl
• Clear nail polish

Instructions

1. Clean underneath the fingernails by scrubbing gently with the nail brush. Clip the nails to an even length and file them into a rounded or square shape with the nail file.

2. Cover the tips of the fingernails with an even coat of the white nail polish. The area of the nail above the tip should be completely coated. The white tips do not need to be even. Allow the nail polish to dry completely.

3. Pour a small amount of nail polish remover into the bowl. Take a small, rounded makeup brush and dip it into the remover. Use the brush to clean the area beneath the white tip, removing any white polish that has extended onto the nail. Run the brush in a half-circular motion to form an even semicircle. Repeat until all the nail tips have been shaped.

4. Seal the French tip manicure by painting the nail with the clear nail polish. Allow the polish to dry completely before moving your hands.

References

• "Just Makeup Artists"; DIY French Manicure; Jodie Kilminster
• Ebeauty Blog: French Tip Nails Tutorial