Burgundy and Black French Tip

Long almond nails featuring glossy burgundy bases and sharply curved black French tips.

Description of Design:

Dark, dramatic, and undeniably chic, these burgundy and black French tip nails put a moody twist on the classic French manicure. A rich, translucent-looking wine-red base is paired with sharply defined glossy black tips, creating a sophisticated contrast. The elongated almond shape enhances the pointed French tips, making this manicure perfect for dark feminine aesthetics, fall and winter nail trends, evening events, and elegant gothic-inspired nail art.

Length of Nail:

Medium

Shape of Nail:

Almond

Polish Details:

Deep burgundy base, glossy black French tips, dramatic curved smile lines, glass-like top coat.

Recommended Polish Colours:

  • OPI – Malaga Wine (burgundy base)

  • Essie – Bordeaux (alternative burgundy)

  • OPI – Black Onyx (black tips)

  • Chanel – Rouge Noir (deeper burgundy alternative)

Difficulty Level:

Normal

Estimated Time to Achieve the Look:

60–75 minutes

Step By Step Breakdown:

  1. Prepare nails and file them into elongated almond tips.

  2. Apply a protective base coat.

  3. Paint two thin coats of deep burgundy polish.

  4. Using a fine nail-art brush, outline the curved black French tips.

  5. Fill in the tips with opaque black polish, following the pointed almond shape.

  6. Refine the smile lines to ensure each tip looks balanced.

  7. Apply a high-gloss top coat to enhance the contrast between burgundy and black.

  8. Finish with cuticle oil.

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