Despite the fact that we just entered 2020, by looking at the current trends I could swear we’re back in 2005. Bella Hadid is reviving low-rise pants (along with Louis Vuitton logo tops), lip gloss is back, and Paris Hilton is in the news again thanks to the best cooking video I’ve ever seen. The early-aughts aesthetic may be divisive, but there’s no arguing history is repeating itself.

In beauty, it’s been most obvious with the return of the French mani. The look more or less disappeared into oblivion after the turn of the decade (the 2010s, not the one that just happened), becoming a distant memory of spring fling dances past. But over the last year, it slowly began to re-emerge on an influencer here, a celeb there (both Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid were early adopters), until it was everywhere. From awards show red carpets to backstage at fashion week, it’s not a major event now if there isn’t a French mani present.

I for one love the look. It’s classic and slightly tacky at the same time, which happens to be a perfect summary of my personal style. And when done with a more modern rounded tip it makes nails look long and elegant. But I understand that the look may be too closely tied to horrible spray tans and over-teased hair poufs to even consider trying. That’s where the many variations on French tips come in that make the look feel fresh and modern.

The coolest of the moment? The glitter French manicure, which as the name plainly states is a French manicure with glitter. Depending on your preference, this can mean a base of glitter with a colorful tip or a simple base with a glitter tip. Either way, it’s an easy trick to add sparkle to your nails while still looking grown-up; plus, it looks excellent peeking out of sweater sleeves this time of year. And unlike the classic white and baby pink look, adding some extra dimension plants the trend firmly in 2020. If you need more convincing, scroll on for some of the coolest glitter French manicure ideas on Instagram.

Glitter Base

A thin coat of glitter paired with a colorful tip is equal parts ethereal and high-fashion.

Glitter Tips

A bold coat of glitter (or crystals! or sequins!) in gold or silver gives a French mani a modern touch.

Diffused Glitter

For a French-but-not-quite manicure, diffuse your glitter down the nail for a softer look.

Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.

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