23 French manicure innovations for the nail art addict

The French manicure dates as far back as the 18th century. The look had a brief hiatus sometime in the mid-2000s, but it's back with a vengeance, as every nail art addict can agree. And the latest incarnations are a far cry from the thick, angular acrylics of decades past. Scroll through your Instagram feed and you'll spot genuine works of art: We're loving the rainbow details, minimalist outlines inspired by Mondrian... even fishnet accents if you're really being creative.

We picked out 23 of the coolest styles for you to add to your Pinterest board. And experiment with the next time you're heading to the beauty salon.

23 French manicure ideas to try

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