Horizontal French Manicure Trend Gains Celebrity Following
The trend of the "horizontal" French manicure is gaining traction, with stars such as Sienna Spiro and Cynthia Erivo adopting the style. In contrast to the thick "deep" French tips, the horizontal version features a straight line across for a more defined appearance. Nail artist Mei Kawajiri highlighted Spiro's horizontal gold chrome tips adorned with gems on Instagram. Lizzy Trow credits the trend's rise to its striking, vintage flair reminiscent of '60s fashion, emphasizing the importance of polish selection. She suggests filing before applying the final coat to prevent chipping, with a nude base polish for improved durability. Readers are encouraged to send beauty questions to Vogue's senior beauty & wellness editor at beauty@vogue.com.
Key facts
- Horizontal French manicure features tips painted straight across the nail for a sharp, graphic look.
- Celebrities Sienna Spiro and Cynthia Erivo have worn the trend.
- New York-based nail artist Mei Kawajiri created a set of horizontal gold chrome French tips with gems for Sienna Spiro.
- Nail artist Lizzy Trow (@_citre) has been creating many horizontal French manicures for clients.
- Trow says the trend gives the classic French a bold, retro spin and is more graphic than usual.
- Trow advises filing the nail before the last coat of polish to prevent chrome chipping at the tip.
- Trow suggests using cat eye gel for the tip to achieve a funky look with mixed colors.
- A nude base polish helps with longevity by making regrowth less noticeable.
Entities
Artists
- Sienna Spiro
- Cynthia Erivo
- Mei Kawajiri
- Lizzy Trow
Institutions
- Vogue
Locations
- New York
- United States