French manicures originated in Paris around 1800s. French manicure, also known as French tips, is a type of nail decoration that looks quite similar to natural nails. It has been known for its natural pink base color and white tips. There is nothing more classic looking than a French manicure. It can take some practice to create the white tips, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes a quick and easy technique that can be varied to create endless manicure combinations.

During 2010, nail art enthusiasts had formed ways on how to turn the conservative French manicure into something creative and funky. The twist that the title is referring to is the addition of a silver glitter polish.

I know for myself, I am not always steady when applying the color to my nail tips. I can spend forever trying to achieve a uniform look. If you have ever gone to a salon for a French manicure, I’m sure you have seen the girls just glob the nail polish onto the tip of the nails and then use a polish remover and a paint brush to remove the excess and achieve a crisp line.

For the do it at home girls, this isn’t necessarily an option. Instead, I wait until my nails are completely dry and then using a striper polish, apply a small line of the polish of your choice (in this case, I used a silver glitter in a clear base) to blend the line and remove any noticeable imperfections! Voila, an elegant French manicure with a touch of bling.

The other benefit of a French manicure is it can give the illusion of longer nails!!! Click here to see an alternative to the traditional French manicure.