The "Invisible" French Manicure Is a Minimalist's Dream

The french manicure has been a nail-art star from the very beginning. Though it took a brief hiatus from our social media feeds a few years ago, it's back and better than ever. Modern french manicures range from chrome french to shadow french designs, but if your style is more understated, the invisible french manicure trend may be your perfect match.

Allow us to explain the meaning behind the "invisible french" name. The nails start as any french manicure does, but instead of white or another color of polish lining the tip, it uses a sheer polish — either a light neutral or in some cases, glitter — to create the smile line along the edge of each finger. This creates a faint, barely-there line to map out the french design.

In the same minimalist vein as the milky french, and the baby french, the invisible french is a great option for anyone who wants to spice up their nails without going bold with color or intricate designs. It's classic, but with a twist.

If you're interested in trying out the trend for yourself, keep scrolling to see more examples of the invisible french manicure trend you can look to for inspiration.