45 Simple French Nail Designs for an Elegant & Minimal Manicure

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Think about it, simple nails are kinda like the foundation of what we love so much about getting our nails done. They’re basically those simple nail designs that’ll make you feel elegant without having to do too much, and they’re those nail designs that you know, no matter what will always look good.

As much as I love a creative, bold nail design, there are times when I just want a simple manicure and I know a lot of us get that feeling. Especially with how these days there are so many options for what you can do with a manicure. There are so many nail designs you can try that it can get overwhelming. That’s why simple nails are such a comfort, they will never disappoint you if you decide to try one out. Think about it, when have you ever gone wrong with a simple nude almond set or a classic french manicure?

It’s kinda obvious that if you want a simple manicure that shouldn’t do much with your nail designs. But with that said it doesn’t mean your manicures have to be boring! The key is choosing the right colors, the right designs that will keep your nails looking elegant and minimal. Some great colors that look good with minimal nail art, are pinks and browns, basically any neutral or natural color will look so good!

If you want to keep your manicure looking simple, minimal and elegant then it’s so important to stick to minimal nail art, things that are simple but cute, you know like a classic french tip or a glazed manicure. There’s honestly so much you can do while still keeping things elegant and clean and this post showcases that!