37+ Black And White French Tip Nails Ideas To Copy

Classic white, edgy black, or bright rainbow colors.

These days, there’s so much choice on offer when it comes to choosing your next set of French tip nails! But have you ever considered trying two colors at once?

No?!

Okay, hear us out…

Black nails are great. White nails are great.

But, black and white together is a first-class color combination. It can be elegant or edgy, and there is no person who isn’t immediately drawn to the striking contrast of black and white. The colors are so timeless and yet, when paired together, they become something much more exciting!

Which is why we think black and white French tip nails are the perfect match made in heaven for your next manicure.

If you’re normally someone who likes a bright, attention-catching color for your nails and wouldn’t usually go for monochrome, keep reading, as we’re sure you’ll find a set of black and white French tip nails in this article that will suit your style but still show off your bold personality.

Trending Designs for Black and White French tip Nails

We’ve been searching socials to find the best black and white French tip nails for 2023. Some of the styles we think are bang on trend this season are:

One hand of black French tips and one hand of white French tips
Coffin nails with black tips and contrasting white nail art
Short square white base with black French tips
Short square black base with white French tips
Almond nails with contrasting white and black French tips
Nude base with black and white patterned French tips

Best Designs for Black and White French tip Nails

Check out these gorgeous designs for some of the very best and most unique ideas for black and white French tip nails.

Don’t forget to check our Pinterest boards for more nail design ideas. We update them regularly with new styles and nail inspo.

How To Do Black and White French Tip Nails

When it comes to doing your own set of black and white French tip nails at home, prepping your nails is key to making them last longer.

Clean your nails with a nail polish remover for a grease-free base to work from. Then you can file and shape as required, paying attention to creating a smooth edge with a buffer.

Push your cuticles back to elongate your nails and use a good quality cuticle oil or cream to keep them soft. Before you apply polish, always wipe over each nail with some extra remover to ensure you get rid of any residue from the filing.

French tips can take a bit of practice to get right, so we recommend starting simple with shorter nails with a squared off edge, think ‘squoval’.

Choose your base color, and apply in two or three thin coats, allowing each to dry completely before you paint on your black or white (or both!) tips.

For the tips, carefully sweep over the polish on the very tip of the nail, using a thin striping brush if you have one, starting with a skinny line and adding until you get the desired tip length. Carefully wipe away any errors with nail polish remover on a q-tip.

Always finish with a coat of good-quality clear polish and ensure they are completely dry before you touch anything to make your set last longer and reduce the chances of the paint chipping.

If you can’t stand chipped nails, opt for UV gel polish or a set of acrylics for a chip-free and long-lasting finish!