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French, with a soft touch

Do It Yourself

A regular-polish interpretation, not an exact recipe for the reference image.

Some practice · 30–45 minutes, plus drying time

Prep & Care

Start with clean, dry tools and gently shaped nails. Leave living cuticle skin intact.

Nails · Your at-home checklist

These are supplies and techniques to look for, not product recommendations or promises of an exact match.

Steps

  1. Shape the free edge gently and prepare clean, dry nails according to your polish label.
  2. Apply your base coat and a thin layer of sheer color. Let each layer dry as directed.
  3. With a small amount of tip color on a fine brush, draw a narrow line along the free edge. Turn the finger gently to reach each side.
  4. Let the first tip dry before making small corrections. Keep the line narrow instead of repeatedly building thickness.
  5. Once the design is dry as directed, apply a compatible top coat without repeatedly brushing over the tips.

Tips

  • Practice the tip on a spare nail tip or a washable practice surface first.
  • A soft, slightly curved line is a good starting point; every nail does not need to be identical.

Before you begin

  • Regular air-dry polish only. Follow product instructions and ventilation guidance; stop if irritation occurs.
  • This is a simplified interpretation, not a guarantee of the reference finish or extensions.

Aftercare

Follow each product’s drying and removal directions. Avoid using nails as tools; use hand or cuticle products only as their labels direct.

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