"Floating Tips" Are the Newest Version of the French Manicure, and You'll Want 'Em ASAP

The floating french manicure can be done using regular nail polish, but Lee recommends using an at-home gel kit.

First, take an acrylic nail (this is vital to create the floating tip effect) and paint a layer of CND Shellac Pink Pursuit ($14) from the nail bed to a midway point on the nail, being sure to leave a curved tip edge free from color. Let this color layer cure. (If you're using regular polish, allow it to fully dry, which should take approximately 10 minutes.)