French-Tip Nails Look So Expensive—6 Stylish Ways to Wear Them This Autumn
French manicures are seriously stylish right now, and I've rounded up the biggest autumn French manicure trends to try in 2025.


As a beauty editor, I already know that an autumn French manicure is going to be one of the biggest nail trends of the season. This classic nail design was everywhere in summer, but I'm already seeing lots of nail artists transition the look into the colder months.
Whether it's swapping out your usual white nail polish for a deep red or burgundy shade, or opting for some trending autumn nail art on top of your French tip, there are lots of ways to get your manicure September-ready.
Below, I've rounded up six autumn French manicure trends that I believe will be huge this season. I study nail trends for a living, so I know a thing or two about predicting new manicure looks, and trust me when I say that all the signs point to these six designs being big news in the upcoming weeks. Now, time to decide which one to go for at my next nail appointment...
6 Autumn French Manicure Trends to Try Now
1. Blurred French Manicure
First up is the ultra chic blurred French mani. If you favour subtle, pared-back nails for autumn, then this is the trend for you. As the name suggests, this look involves a soft, blended white French tip that enhances your natural nail and makes your manicure look so polished.
No matter what nail shape or length, there's no denying how stylish this trend is.
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2. Polka-Dot French Tips
Polka-dot nails were big news at the end of summer, but this autumn, it seems that a polka dot French tip is the chosen way to wear this trend. I'm not usually a fan of nail art, but even I can't deny how fun yet chic this is.
Keep things simple with a monochrome design and let the polka dots do all the talking.
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3. Burgundy French Tips
I've already declared my love for a burgundy French tip this autumn, and stand by the fact that this is the most elegant way to wear the nail trend for the colder months. There's just something so sophisticated about the deep reddish-purple hue.
Don't be alarmed if you see me wearing this exact manicure every single week from now on.
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4. Animal-Print French Tips
We all know that animal prints come back into fashion every single autumn, and as a beauty editor, I'm used to seeing these trending prints make their way into the manicure world, too. That's why I predict that animal print French manicures will be big news.
What I like about this trend is that it manages to make a statement while still pairing beautifully with a more neutral autumn wardrobe.
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5. Navy French Manicure
I was out shopping last weekend, and everywhere I turned, there were chic navy accessories, from suede loafers to handbags. It got me thinking about other ways in which I could incorporate the colour into my look, and I settled on a navy French tip nail design because, well, have you ever seen anything more elegant?
A micro navy French tip is even better.
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6. Clean-Girl French Manicure
I know it might seem boring, but I truly don't believe that anything looks more polished than a classic French mani. This is the clean-girl nail look for autumn.
I've already spotted so many of these polished French manicures over on Instagram this season. My top takeaways are to go for a soft pink base and a glossy top coat to make your nails look as healthy as possible.
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Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from Wholesale Replica Bag hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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