The 'American Manicure' Is The Subtler Version Of French Tips For A Minimalist Nail Look

Posted by Valentine Belue on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

An "American manicure" is like a French manicure in that the base of the nail is painted in a pale pink and the tips are white. But with the American version, the white tip is more off-white rather than a bright, pure white. Another distinguishing characteristic of the American manicure is the lack of a clearly defined white line between the base color and the tips. Instead, it's a subtler transition between the color of the tip and the base of the nail.

The color difference extends to the base color as well. It's more on the nude side than always being a pure pink. This means nail growth will be less obvious, which means that you can go longer between touch-ups since there won't be such an obvious change in the color at the base of your nails. Therefore, you'll save both time and money with an American manicure over a French manicure.

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