How to Do a French Manicure on Acrylic Nails

A French manicure on acrylic is becoming more and more popular as time passes. Many people these days opt for this style because of its tendency to let the nails look somewhat natural. Follow these steps to do a French manicure on acrylic nails.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Clean the beds of fingernails by removing any previous nail polish or dirt and oils. A nail polish remover can complete this task for you. Be careful if using acetone as it can dissolve acrylic if left on for long periods of time.

2. Determine where you want the white color of the French manicure to start. This can be done with stickers or stencils if using a home French manicure kit. If no stickers or stencils are available, simply use the existing tip line on the acrylic nails.

3. Paint the prepared tips with the white French manicure nail polish. Use caution to not over apply the polish to the nails as they can look clumpy and dry unevenly.

4. Allow the first coat of polish to dry on the nails completely.

5. Apply the beige or pink polish over the entire bed of the acrylic nails. This will give a slight tint to the white polish previously painted on. This color may require an additional coat depending on the coverage that the first coat gave.

6. Finish the French manicure look with a top clear coat of polish on the acrylic nails. This will help to seal in the color and help reduce chipping of the French manicure.