Updated October 17, 2022

30+ Best Red French Tip Nails

We all love the classic french tip nail look. Its timeless beauty will always have a place in our hearts and on our nails. But this doesn’t mean there isn’t some room for a bit of a change once in a while. Try swapping out your classic white polish and go for some red tips instead. Red is such a versatile color that can be worn for many different occasions such as Christmas, valentines day, or even just a first date or girls’ night out. Red is not only a color that symbolizes romance and sexuality, but it can also represent strength and radiance.

The red french tip nail design is one to be worn with confidence, combined with a minimalistic and stylish outfit that can easily be transformed from day into night.

We have collected some of the most stunning red french tip nail designs for you to take inspiration from to suit any occasion and any nail shape.

White and Red French Tip Nails

Red and white is the perfect color combination for french tips. The white brings out the vibrancy of the red and pulls out the nude colors in a subtle and sophisticated way. Try out some of these red and white french tip nails for the next Christmas party. We love the little Santa hat design on the french tips posted below. You could add some hearts to these designs and wear them out for Valentine’s day.

Red And White French Tip Nails

Red + White Squared French Tip Nails

White + Red French Tip Nails with Hearts + Glitter

White Nails With Red French Tip

White And Red Santa French Tip Nails

Christmas Red Nails With White French Tips

Red French Tip Nails Almond Shaped

Almond is a classic and sophisticated shape that goes beautifully with french tips. The natural curve of the almond shape creates an elegant shape for those vibrant red tips. Tip: Try extending the tip down the sides of your nails to create a more defined shape.

Red French Tip Almond Nails

Red French Tip Nails Almond Shape

Almond Red French Tip Nails with Eyes

Simple Red French Tip Nails Almond Shape

Glitter Red French Tip Nails

Add some sparkle to this sexy french tip nail style with glitter or rhinestones, or both! Using a good glitter polish is crucial to pull off these nails, the more compact the glitter the better otherwise you’ll start to lose the vibrancy of the red color. Many nail polish companies are selling biodegradable glitter polish now so you can be stylish and conscious at the same time.

Red Glitter French Tip Nails

Red French Tip Nails With Glitter

Red Sparkly French Tip Nails

Red French Tip Coffin Nails

With these coffin nails, the size of your french tip can be as big or small as you want to make it. Coffin nails are also great shapes to get experimental with. You can try out several variations of french tips styles including v-shape, thin tips, or feature nails with french tips.

Red French Tip Coffin Nails

Coffin Red French Tip Nails

Coffin Nails Red French Tip

Square Red French Tip Nails

When you go for a square french tip nail the curve that you create on your tips can be as soft or as pointed as you want it to be. This can be a great look that works with either long or short nails.

Red French Tip Nails Square

Square Red French Tip Nails

Short Red French Tip Nails

Keeping your nails short has many benefits, especially when you’re a hands-on kind of person. You don’t have to sacrifice elegance by keeping your nails trim either. These red french tip short nails have elegance painted all over them.

Short Red French Tip Nails

Short Nails with Red French Tip

Red French Tips for Short Nails

Pink + Red French Tip Nails

For a very girl look, you could combine your red french tips with a soft shade of pink like french pink or salmon pink. Vibrant red shades match together well with these. Try adding a little design or a gem or two to give these red french tip nail designs something a little extra.

Pink And Red French Tip Nails

Pink Nails With Red French Tip

Black + Red French Tip Nails

Black and red is a classic color combination that pops in and out of different trends. These two colors together are often associated with gothic styles or lust but they also feature in the Spanish flamenco dance or in a lot of Chinese fashion. It just goes to show, that a color combination is what you make of it and how you wear it can make all the difference.

Red Nails With Black French Tips

Black Nails With Red French Tips

More Red French Tip Nail Inspiration

The possibilities are endless with this stunning french tip nail style. Combine your red french tips with intricate gold patterns or gems to make them stand out and truly personalize your look.