Rochelle Humes’ Reverse French Mani Is Our Latest Nail Obsession

What is a reverse French manicure, I hear you ask? Well, simply put – it’s your classic French tip but flipped. So rather than a neutral nail and a white tip, you have a neutral nail and a white (or colourful) line at the base of your nail. Think of it as your smile line reversed. And while we’re still obsessed with the classic French manicure revival (click here for all of our favourite inspiration) – this new nail nuance offers a fresh, fun take.

Taking our social media feeds by storm, several A-listers and influencers alike have been hot off the mark to try this new trend since our beloved salon doors reopened. Take Rochelle Humes, for instance, who recently posted a #nailfie over on Instagram showcasing her peachy reverse manicure c/o of manicurist Harriet Westmoreland. 'Personally I love a french manicure because it’s a chic, simple and elegant style,' says Harriet, 'it can also transform the nail making it appear elongated when painted well.' As for the reverse? 'It's the perfect choice for when you want to change it up from a regular French mani'

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'It’s different from the cuff (a thin line across the nail bed) – which was around for a while – as the shape of the smile line is reversed,' says nail legend, Marian Newman. For those of us not in the know, the smile line is where our nail bed meets our white tip. 'It works best on a round or pointy-shaped nail, as you’re mimicking that shape at the base,' she adds.

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