I’ve always been a fan of Frenchies. I tried diagonal French tips the same day I first saw them. This look is a modern twist on a long-standing staple design, a simple way to make a bold statement. Flexible enough to work with any outfit or occasion, this also means an overwhelming amount of options.
We’ve scrolled through thousands of diagonal Frenchies to share our favorites. There’s something to inspire you, from the basic lines that you can easily create yourself to the intricate designs to show your nail tech.
If you’re looking for a modern twist on this look, you might also try thin French tips. You could combine that look with the diagonal lines for a real chic look. You might also want to check out v-French tips which also use some diagonal lines to create a unique look.
We are starting this collection with a black and white nail set. Always a classy-looking choice no matter what else you do. We’ve got some nude nails that are topped with slanted French tips and additional lining.These short nails are painted with a simple light pink base and are topped with a curvy diagonal blue French tip. The two colors go quite well together.These slightly deviate from your typical diagonal French tip. These tips on these nails are thick on one side and slowly thin out giving it more of a slight curve instead of a sharp point. A bit of a softer look. I love the classic white French tip look, but these might just serve as a close second. We’ve got some almond nails that are designed with a slanted tip and topped with gems as an accent on the ring finger.We have this natural pink shade that serves as the nail base, and the design on top is a reddish-brown curved and diagonal tip that’s outlined with a thin white line.This is an interesting violet set because you can clearly see the slight variation in each nail. We have some perfect diagonal nails and also some designs that almost cover half of the nails. Hard to go wrong wearing nails with gold flakes but combining it with this deep purple just gives a real luxurious look.How refreshing is this blue two-toned curved diagonal tip set? I love how the two shades together remind me of the depth of the sea. A more intricate look like this doesn’t even take that much more work.Here’s a tip set that mixes us in a bunch of different bold colors. Each nail is painted with a different colored tip and is thinly lined with white polish. This works especially well with darker shades where the white can really pop.Check out these bold, bright pink nails. We’ve got a natural pink base topped with a diagonal French tip lined with gold.If you love bright colors, you’re going to love this set too! We’ve got some fun colored tips which are topped with star-shaped gold glitter.We are going back to the classics with this full black set that’s designed with some gold sparkly diagonal tips.Here are some deep blue square nails accented with diagonal white tips and silver sparkles.These nails look and feel so light on the hands! We’ve got a bunch of pastel colors painted into a simple diagonal tip.Here’s a very simple black and white nail set you can try. Some nails have black tips, some have white tips, and some have both.You can make those tips as thick as you want. Pay attention to the middle two nails on this set. One has a much harder diagonal line while the other is more of a subtle curved ombre look.These thin black tips are decorated a bit more with some glitter embellishments on top. Adding a bit of shine makes a big difference.Check out these pearl white almond-shaped nails. Most of them are painted with this deep blue diagonal tip toped with foil, and one is left without any design on top.This is a simple short nail set that’s only topped with diagonal tips and glitter. It seems like a pretty easy look to achieve!I love how this pretty set was designed with just a simple blue butterfly! It sticks to the simple yet charming look!Now, this set is quite interesting. It’s got a violet base topped with a chrome-line diagonal tip. It definitely deserves a double-look.This is quite an interesting French tip. It’s both a full V-shaped French tip and an intersecting diagonal tip in one!Now, if you want to really mix in many colors and you don’t only want one new color per nail, you’ve got to give this set a try! Getting a bit of a tie-dye nail vibe with this set.Here’s a two-tone purple tip set that I love! It’s definitely a set that I would wear if I want something a bit lighter on my nails.If you prefer to keep your nails short and round, then give this set a go! It’s a mixture of a couple of bright colors, but you can definitely just stick to your favorite one.Here we’ve got some short almond nails that feature two different colors. One set is painted pink and is topped with a heart envelope, and the other set is painted red and is topped with a heart. A unique twist and I’m really liking this colorway. It’s a great mix of a classy red tip with a little bit of fun.If you want to be able to wear red nails along with animal prints, then you’ve got to try this set’s design. The red polish stays on the diagonal tips, and the cheetah print only covers half of the nail.Here’s another way to wear your white Frenchies! Mix your V-shaped French tips with some diagonal tips lined with some gems.Here’s a colorful nail set that isn’t too intimidating!When choosing out a nail set, you probably already have a color in mind. If you don’t want it to end up too simple, try out many different simple designs in one set.We’ve got another black and white tip set. These short square nails are designed with some diagonal French tips and the colors alternate between black and white. Very minimalistic.Here’s a way to make the diagonal French tip trend a little bit more glamorous. We have these pretty pink to translucent matte ombré base nails that are topped with white diagonal tips lined with gold glitter.I love this very calm and cozy colorway. If you want to personalize your diagonal tips a bit more, choose a color that you love or a color you feel like you’d feel calm seeing.Here’s a gorgeous brown and white tip set. The tips are painted with different hues of brown, and some are painted white. I love how they’re also lined with an accent color.Here’s a lovely nail set that’s quite fresh. We’ve got these light nude nails topped with this bright greenish-blue shade.I love this simple blended color effect. We’ve got different shades of purple in this set, and this might be one of my favorite monochromatic looks.These nails are for those who love bright pink nails! They’re a bit more toned down since half of the nails are white, but the shimmer makes them just as fun!We’ve got these pink base nails that are topped with this aqua blue diagonal tip. The accent nail is a darker shade and is topped with a bit of shimmer.These nails look so classy. We’ve got these pinkish-brown nails that are topped with some gold shiny diagonal tips. So elegant and posh!Check out these black French tips. They’re painted in a diagonal shape and are topped with some silver glitter. Of course, we couldn’t forget about the glitter diagonal tips! Here’s a good look for those who want something sparkly but not too precise.I love this nail set! It looks so fun, and it feels so refreshing! We’ve got a duo-tone animal print nail with some pink diagonal tips as a base. I don’t know why this works but I’m here for it.Gold with black always feels so posh. This color combination always calls for a celebration, and this nail set is definitely something I’d wear to that!Here’s a simpler nail style for those who want to keep it simple but different at the same time.Here’s a mix of the pink to white ombré nails and yellow nails. We’ve got these different style tips, with some being topped with some gems.These nails are simple yet chic! I love the minimalist design and the use of the bare nail to lessen the boldness of the black polish.This nail set is a play on the classic pink to white ombré nail set. Some nails are a white diagonal tip that’s topped with these gorgeous shiny butterflies.This nail set is a mix of two bright colors. Most nails are designed with bright pink diagonal tips, and the accent nail is painted with neon green instead of pink.
There are some repeated trends to this list but also some interesting mixes. It’s a flexible look and I think you could pick any two nail art styles and come up with a great looking combination. Whether you copy one of these or come out with something unique, we want to see it! Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.
