Silver Tip Nails Give the Classic French Manicure a Chic Winter Twist

Silver tip nails are this winter’s most beautiful take on the French manicure.

We usually wear silver as jewelry or—on fancy occasions—in the form of a glittery skirt. Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps! The great thing about it: The silver tip nail designs can vary from subtle to striking, depending on the occasion and mood you’re going for.

Here, we’ll show you nine great examples of silver tip nail designs that are suitable for both everyday wear and special events (such as weddings, parties, and even New Year’s Eve). For the metallic version of the French manicure, all you need is silver-colored nail polish and/or silver, as well as base coat and top coat to set them.

1. The classic “silver tip nails”

These “silver tip nails” are simple, but make a huge impression. Here, as with a French manicure, only the tips are painted with silver nail polish, while the base polish is clear or a very neutral pink. The silver tip should be drawn precisely, but if you’re doing your own nails and don’t have a steady hand you can use nail foils or a special nail design tool for the tips. To make it last longer, be sure to apply top coat over the nail. Et voilà!

2. Silver glitter rain