
Micro French nails – elegance at your fingertips
Micro French nails are conquering the nail design scene and promise a whole new dimension of elegance. Forget the traditional French manicure, because micro French nails not only focus on timeless classics, but also give the traditional look a modern and exciting twist. In this article, we will not only reveal what micro French nails are, but also how you can create the perfect French look in no time at all with microscopic precision and a pinch of creativity.
24 June 2024 • 3 min. reading time
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What are micro French nails?
Imagine a delicate ballet of fine lines and subtle colour accents unfolding on your nails. Micro French nails are like artistic miniature paintings in which the traditional white tip of the French manicure is reinterpreted with filigree precision. The tips are finer, the lines more precise and the result is a look that is both subtle and striking at the same time.
The tiny details make all the difference – from a wafer-thin line that hugs the tip of the nail to gentle colour gradients that add subtle depth. Every nail becomes a canvas.
Whether you opt for a classic look or a modern twist, the micro French manicure offers a range of possibilities to express your personality in a fascinating way.
Micro manicure as preparation
Shaping and cleaning: Start by shaping your nails. File them into the desired shape, be it oval, square or almond-shaped. Use a fine nail file to create gentle contours. Then clean your nails thoroughly to remove any residue of old nail polish or oils.
Cuticle care: Cuticle care is crucial. Use a gentle cuticle oil or cream to keep the cuticles supple.
Polish and shine: Use a gentle nail polish to smooth out imperfections and prepare the surface. A polish gives the nails a natural shine so that they shine even before the actual polish is applied.
Nail strengthening: A nail strengthening base is a must to protect the nails and increase their resistance. It forms the perfect foundation for the subsequent nail polish.
Nail files

ERBE
Nail files
Erbe
Glass file, 14 cm
£ 12.50 £ 11.25
- £ 9.75
- £ 8.78
- £ 12.50
- £ 11.25

ERBE
Nail files
Erbe
Sand sheet file
£ 4.03 £ 3.63
- £ 3.14
- £ 2.83
- £ 4.03
- £ 3.63

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Glass File
£ 16.08 £ 14.47
- £ 12.54
- £ 11.29
- £ 16.08
- £ 14.47

ERBE
Nail files
Erbe
Professional file
£ 7.12 £ 6.41
- £ 5.55
- £ 5.00
- £ 7.12
- £ 6.41

Herôme
Care
Nails
4-fold polishing file
£ 9.65 £ 8.69
- £ 7.53
- £ 6.77
- £ 9.65
- £ 8.69
Skin care

ERBE
Cuticle care
Erbe
Nail Care Pen Jojoba Oil 13,5 cm
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Polish Corrector
£ 8.16 £ 7.34
- £ 6.36
- £ 5.73
- £ 8.16
- £ 7.34

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Nail & Cuticle Oil
£ 10.74 £ 9.67
- £ 8.38
- £ 7.54
- £ 10.74
- £ 9.67

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Mango Nail Care Serum
£ 11.64 £ 10.48
- £ 9.08
- £ 8.17
- £ 11.64
- £ 10.48

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Natural Nail Treatment
£ 11.60 £ 10.44
- £ 9.05
- £ 8.14
- £ 11.60
- £ 10.44

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Care & Gloss nail care stick
£ 8.95 £ 8.06
- £ 6.98
- £ 6.28
- £ 8.95
- £ 8.06

LAJA
Moonlight
Foot care
Nail oil
£ 13.44 £ 12.10
- £ 10.48
- £ 9.43
- £ 13.44
- £ 12.10

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Nail Oil Repair Treatment
£ 11.60 £ 10.44
- £ 9.05
- £ 8.14
- £ 11.60
- £ 10.44

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil
£ 8.93 £ 8.04
- £ 6.97
- £ 6.27
- £ 8.93
- £ 8.04

Doctor Eckstein
Treatments & additional care
Facial care
Nail & Cuticle Oil
£ 13.44 £ 12.10
- £ 10.48
- £ 9.43
- £ 13.44
- £ 12.10
Gloss

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Top Coat
£ 12.53 £ 11.28
- £ 9.77
- £ 8.80
- £ 12.53
- £ 11.28

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Glow
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02
Strengthening

Herôme
Build up
Nails
Nail Hardener Sensitive
£ 14.47 £ 13.02
- £ 11.29
- £ 10.16
- £ 14.47
- £ 13.02

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Therapy Hardener
£ 9.81 £ 8.83
- £ 7.65
- £ 6.89
- £ 9.81
- £ 8.83

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Diamond Hardener
£ 9.81 £ 8.83
- £ 7.65
- £ 6.89
- £ 9.81
- £ 8.83

Nailberry
Nail care
Nails
The Cure Ultimate Nail Hardener
£ 18.81 £ 16.93
- £ 14.67
- £ 13.20
- £ 18.81
- £ 16.93

Micro Cell
Nail care
Care
Nail Power
£ 12.50 £ 11.25
- £ 9.75
- £ 8.78
- £ 12.50
- £ 11.25

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Express Nail Hardener
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

Zao
Nail care
Nails
Nail Polish Hardener
£ 10.30 £ 9.27
- £ 8.03
- £ 7.23
- £ 10.30
- £ 9.27

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Natural Nail Strengthener
£ 14.33 £ 12.90
- £ 11.18
- £ 10.06
- £ 14.33
- £ 12.90

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Express Nail Hardener
£ 11.64 £ 10.48
- £ 9.08
- £ 8.17
- £ 11.64
- £ 10.48
How can you do French nails yourself?
Step 1: Colour selection – the creative start
Choose a high-quality nail polish in the colour you want for your micro French nails. Classic white for a timeless look, soft pastel shades for a playful touch or a touch of glitter for special occasions – your choice should match your style.
Step 2: Precision work – designing your micro French nails
Now comes the exciting part – the actual micro French nail design. Use a fine precision brush to paint the tiny nail tip. Make sure the brush is clean and apply each stroke with care to create intricate details. The lines should be thin and precise to achieve the classic French look. If you don’t have a precision brush, you can simply take a small sponge and wrap it in cling film. Then apply some nail polish to the cling film and gently press the tip of your nail into it.
Step 3: Unleash your creativity – try out different designs
Experiment with different designs. You can combine colours, create accents or even try out asymmetrical lines. Let your creativity run wild and design your micro French nails to suit your individual taste.
Step 4: Top coat – the finishing touch for shine and durability
Seal your micro French nails with a high-gloss top coat. This not only provides a glamorous touch, but also ensures longer durability and protects the design from chipping.
Step 1

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
Nude & Pink
£ 8.95 £ 8.06
- £ 6.98
- £ 6.28
- £ 8.95
- £ 8.06

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Quick Dry Nail Lacquer
£ 8.02 £ 7.22
- £ 6.26
- £ 5.63
- £ 8.02
- £ 7.22

Herôme
Nail decoration
Nails
Glamour Nail Whitener
£ 14.39 £ 12.95
- £ 11.22
- £ 10.10
- £ 14.39
- £ 12.95

Flormar
Nail Polish
Nails
Full Colour Nail Enamel
£ 1.78 £ 1.60
- £ 1.39
- £ 1.25
- £ 1.78
- £ 1.60

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail White French Rose
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
Tip Whitener
£ 12.53 £ 11.28
- £ 9.77
- £ 8.80
- £ 12.53
- £ 11.28

OPI
Nature Strong
Nail polish
Vegan nail polish
£ 17.02 £ 15.32
- £ 13.28
- £ 11.95
- £ 17.02
- £ 15.32

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour
£ 8.87 £ 7.98
- £ 6.92
- £ 6.23
- £ 8.87
- £ 7.98

Zao
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
£ 10.30 £ 9.27
- £ 8.03
- £ 7.23
- £ 10.30
- £ 9.27

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Art Couture Nail Lacquer
£ 7.50 £ 6.75
- £ 5.85
- £ 5.27
- £ 7.50
- £ 6.75

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Natural Nail Whitener
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Nagellack
£ 12.53 £ 11.28
- £ 9.77
- £ 8.80
- £ 12.53
- £ 11.28

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
Miami Surf Club
£ 8.95 £ 8.06
- £ 6.98
- £ 6.28
- £ 8.95
- £ 8.06

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail White French Look
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

OPI
OPI x Wicked
OPI Collections
Nail Lacquer
£ 14.33 £ 12.90
- £ 11.18
- £ 10.06
- £ 14.33
- £ 12.90
Step 2

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Classic
Straight and wavy synthetic fibres
£ 15.68 £ 14.11
- £ 12.23
- £ 11.01
- £ 15.68
- £ 14.11

bareMinerals
Eyes
Brushes
Dramatic Definer Dual-Ended Eye Brush
£ 25.33 £ 22.80
- £ 19.76
- £ 17.78
- £ 25.33
- £ 22.80

Zao
Brushes
Accessories
Lip Brush
£ 10.30 £ 9.27
- £ 8.03
- £ 7.23
- £ 10.30
- £ 9.27

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Classic
Lip Brush, Russian red marten hair
£ 20.16 £ 18.14
- £ 15.72
- £ 14.15
- £ 20.16
- £ 18.14

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Oblique, fine synthetic fibres
£ 15.68 £ 14.11
- £ 12.23
- £ 11.01
- £ 15.68
- £ 14.11

Laura Mercier
Brushes
Accessories
Lip Colour Brush
£ 25.98 £ 23.38
- £ 20.26
- £ 18.24
- £ 25.98
- £ 23.38

Laura Mercier
Brushes
Accessories
Flat Eye Liner Brush
£ 25.00 £ 22.50
- £ 19.50
- £ 17.55
- £ 25.00
- £ 22.50

Luvia Cosmetics
Eye brushes
Brushes
415 Wing Liner - Elegance
£ 9.76 £ 8.78
- £ 7.61
- £ 6.85
- £ 9.76
- £ 8.78

Luvia Cosmetics
Eye brushes
Brushes
415 Wing Liner - Candy
£ 9.76 £ 8.78
- £ 7.61
- £ 6.85
- £ 9.76
- £ 8.78

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Eyeliner, Russian red marten hair
£ 16.08 £ 14.47
- £ 12.54
- £ 11.29
- £ 16.08
- £ 14.47

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Eye-Definer
£ 29.12 £ 26.21
- £ 22.71
- £ 20.44
- £ 29.12
- £ 26.21

ARTDECO
Lip make-up brush
Brush
Lip Brush
£ 11.60 £ 10.44
- £ 9.05
- £ 8.14
- £ 11.60
- £ 10.44

Luvia Cosmetics
Eye brushes
Brushes
412 Fine Liner - Candy
£ 9.76 £ 8.78
- £ 7.61
- £ 6.85
- £ 9.76
- £ 8.78

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Style
Lip brush
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Classic
Travel Lip Brush
£ 43.45 £ 39.11
- £ 33.89
- £ 30.50
- £ 43.45
- £ 39.11

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Straight and wavy synthetic fibres
£ 12.99 £ 11.69
- £ 10.13
- £ 9.12
- £ 12.99
- £ 11.69
Step 3

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour Top Coat
£ 8.87 £ 7.98
- £ 6.92
- £ 6.23
- £ 8.87
- £ 7.98

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour
£ 8.87 £ 7.98
- £ 6.92
- £ 6.23
- £ 8.87
- £ 7.98
Step 4

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
High Gloss Top Coat
£ 8.95 £ 8.06
- £ 6.98
- £ 6.28
- £ 8.95
- £ 8.06

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
6IN1
£ 11.64 £ 10.48
- £ 9.08
- £ 8.17
- £ 11.64
- £ 10.48

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Top Coat
£ 12.53 £ 11.28
- £ 9.77
- £ 8.80
- £ 12.53
- £ 11.28

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Glow
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

Zao
Nail Polish
Nails
Classic Top Coat
£ 10.30 £ 9.27
- £ 8.03
- £ 7.23
- £ 10.30
- £ 9.27

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Speed Dry Top Coat
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
#Gelista Gel Like Top Coat
£ 8.95 £ 8.06
- £ 6.98
- £ 6.28
- £ 8.95
- £ 8.06

Miss Sophie
Top Coats
Nails
Glossy Top Coat
£ 8.91 £ 8.02
- £ 6.95
- £ 6.25
- £ 8.91
- £ 8.02
Trendy designs for micro nails
The days of the classic French manicure are over – now you can experiment with trendy colours and give your nails a modern twist. Of course, you can still stick with a simple white colour, but we want to show you ways to add a little more spice.

Picturesque pastels
Bring your micro French nails to life by opting for the soft tones of picturesque pastel colours. From delicate mint green to powdery pink and heavenly lavender – this colour palette gives your nails a playful yet sophisticated touch.

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nail Polish
£ 8.95
Conclusion
DIY micro French nails allow anyone to become their own nail artist. The ease of use and versatility of this technique allow you to create customised designs that can range from delicate lines to playful patterns. The choice of colours and styles is almost limitless, so there need be no end to your personal creativity.































