This iridescent French-tip manicure is edgy yet romantic

Coined in the '70s, the term French manicure refers to a style of nails featuring a pink base and white tip. Classic and elegant, this look works for a wide range of occasions, from bridal showers to business meetings.

Although the style might seem a little old-fashioned for today's women, modern manicure mavens have come up with fun new twists on the tradition. Featuring a bold black arc along the tip, the tutorial's iridescent French-tip manicure has just enough edge to be exciting. Try it out the next time you want to stand out from the crowd at work or play.

Materials
- Elite99 Color Gel black drawing gel in 5604
- Cheri Non-Wipe Gel Top Coat
- Angled gel brush
- Nicole Diary pearl mirror pigment glitter dust
- Eye shadow applicator
- Lumcrissy gel lamp (not shown)

1. Start with freshly painted pale pink nails.

2. Outline your nails with a thin border of Elite99 Color Gel black drawing gel in 5604 using an angled gel brush.

3. Cure the gel with the Lumcrissy gel lamp.

4. Apply a coat of Cheri Non-Wipe Gel Top Coat.

5. Cure the gel with the Lumcrissy gel lamp.

6. Paint Nicole Diary pearl mirror pigment glitter dust on your nails using a clean eye shadow applicator.

7. Coat your nails with the gel top coat.

8. Cure with the Lumcrissy gel lamp.