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How To: Double French Manicure // Makeup Wars

March 2, 2015

While some of the looks that walk the runway are purely editorial there are always just as many that are extremely wearable and easy to do. One of my favorites was from the Sophie Theallet show – the Double French Manicure (shown here). This mani was brought to life by manicurist Julie Kandelec who penned it the “negative space double French tip”. For this weeks Makeup Wars I wanted to recreate this manicure because it’s something that everyone out there can achieve and it also looks great on long or short nails (like mine!)

How to double french manicure nail art

What you need: Tape, base coat, 2 nail polish colors of your choice and a top coat. This is so easy to do your head may or may not explode.

Step 1. Prep your nails with a base coat. I used Cult Nails Get it On.

Step 2. Lay the tape across the nail only leaving the top third exposed.

Step 3. Paint the lighter of the two colors (I used Essie Just Stitched) from the tape to the tip. Remove the tape while the polish is still wet. Allow this to dry.

Step 4. After the first shade is completely dry grab more tape and cover half of the first shade of polish, leaving just the tip of the nail exposed.

Step 5. Paint the exposed nail tip with your second color (I used Essie Comfy in Cashmere). Allow this to dry.

Step 6. Apply your top coat. The Essie shades I used are meant to have a matte “cashmere” type of finish, so technically I didn’t need a top coat, but I thought it looked pretty 😉

Double French Negative Space Manicure

Also, how cool are these Essie polishes?! Look at the shift! Bling it up even more with some rhinestones at the bottom of the first color.

Essie Cashmere nail polish swatches

The best part about this mani? If you get some tip wear it’s easy to fix! Just touch it up with the same top color or add in a new one of a darker shade.

Essie Negative Space Double French Manicure how to tutorial

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Comments

  1. Jennifer S. says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    I’m in love with this idea! And the polish you choose? Perfection! I love the hint of glitter to it!

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      March 16, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer!!

      Reply
  2. betzy carmona says

    March 5, 2015 at 12:21 am

    The mani is amazing !
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  3. Katie Garvin says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    What a fun way to add a little ‘pop’ of color to your french manicure. I love doing a french mani on myself! So much fun, and it looks so fashionable. At least, I think so 😀 Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I’ll have to try it sometime soon….whenever I get a chance to paint my nails….they’re pretty rough right now, lol!
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    • Brooke says

      March 5, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Winter just isn’t a good time for nails =(

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    This manicure is so awesome! Love it!
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  5. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    This is such a cute manicure. I love how well the colors go together yet set each other apart.
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  6. StephanieLouise says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Very classy looking!
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  7. Ashley says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    So pretty and classic. Love the color combo too. I think I found my wedding mani. =)
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  8. Chelsea says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I LOVE this. I haven’t tried any negative space tutorials I’ve seen yet just because they always look way too tricky for me, but I think I could acutally manage this one!
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  9. Honeygirlk says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    This is such a cute mani – I think it definitely is fun for Easter too for those not into pastels 🙂
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  10. Jess Scull says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:52 am

    OMG this looks SO cool! Totally stealing this idea

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      March 3, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Your nails are gorggggg it’s going to look incredible on you!

      Reply
  11. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:48 am

    This is such a cool look! 🙂 And how perfect are those Essie colors for spring?
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    • Brooke says

      March 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

      I’m seriously picking up the other Cashmeres… I love the color shift!

      Reply
  12. Meredes says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Love this mani. The double french is so cute, I need to try this.
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  13. Bailey says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Love this! The shades work perfectly together.
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  14. Kath TheFabZilla says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:27 am

    Now this is easy for nail art ignoramus like me!

    Reply
  15. Carly says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    What great color choices!

    Reply
  16. Sheila (Painted Ladies) says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    So easy and so cute!

    Reply
  17. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    So pretty, love your choice of colors. I could NEVER do that!
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  18. coolchillmom says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    I love this version of the french mani. The colors you chose are so perfect together!
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  19. MarciaF says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Great colors together. I don’t have a steady enough hand to do something that trendy!
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    • Brooke says

      March 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

      The tape helps SO much! You can slop it all over and when you pull the tape off it looks awesome!

      Reply
  20. Sarah Halstead says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    That is sooo gorgeous.
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  21. Kristin Bassett says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Love these two shades, especially together!
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  22. kendall says

    March 2, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Ooh that looks so cute! Love the color combination you’ve got going there!

    Reply
  23. Eugenia says

    March 2, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    This is a fun idea! I love the colors you used too!
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  24. Nidia - Lit From Within says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    I love this, and it’s so easy to do and to wear! Great colors, too.
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  25. Destany says

    March 2, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    I love these colors together!
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  26. Lorraine says

    March 2, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    what a fun idea! And I just love the Cashmere Matte collection, don’t you?

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      March 2, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      So much!

      Reply
  27. Shang J. says

    March 2, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    What a coincidence, I also did a Negative Space Manicure on my blog haha. I love this one, need to try it soon. 🙂 x
    Shang J. recently posted..Spring 2015 Beauty Trend: Negative Space NailsMy Profile

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  28. Shipra says

    March 2, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    That is so cute!! I love that you can make a statement without really making one! <3
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  29. Phyrra says

    March 2, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Really cute! I love how you did it!
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  30. Vonnie says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    That is cute! I’m going to have to try it with my favorite colors!
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  31. Jamie says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I’m totally in love with this mani and have to try it!
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  32. Dani FromPolishwithLove says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I love the idea of a double french tip!! The color combinations are endless!! I also must add that the shimmer in Comfy in Cashmere is making me drool LOL. I’m on a mission for that one now!
    Dani FromPolishwithLove recently posted..FingerPaints: Holiday Glitz Mani Kit swatches and reviewMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      March 2, 2015 at 11:56 am

      I stood in Target like the biggest loser ever arcing every single one of the cashmere’s in different lighting LMAO I wanted them ALLLLLL

      Reply
  33. Allison says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I love this mani, Brooke! The bit of shimmer really makes it stand out! I have to try again with the tape. I tried using essence French tips tape about a week ago and somehow I managed to screw it up. I must try again
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    • Brooke says

      March 2, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Keep trying! My lines are still anything but perfect but each time it gets a little better!

      Reply
  34. Jessica says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I think this looks great! It’s just shy of preppy but it’s totally classy. Gorgeous for a palette cleanser!
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  35. Courtney says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Your nails look awesome! Thanks so much for this great tutorial. I can’t wait to give it a try.
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    • Brooke says

      March 2, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Lola says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:20 am

    WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!! This is seriously so cool, Brooke! I love the color combination too– it is ultra modern and super chic!
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    • Brooke says

      March 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thank you, Lola!

      Reply
  37. Anastasia says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:16 am

    I like the idea of a double french tip – it looks classic and edgy at the same time.
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  38. kelly says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I need to try this once my nails are slightly even again!
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