Square French Tip Nails

Square French tip nails are the original “classic French manicure” look: a straight, crisp tip line with a clean edge. If you want a manicure that looks polished in every setting—work, weekends, events—square French tips are a safe, timeless choice. Modern sets usually use thinner tips and softer bases to keep the look fresh.

Square vs squoval (which should you pick?)

• Square: sharper corners, more graphic, classic salon vibe
• Squoval: softer corners, more durable for natural nails, still looks clean

If your nails chip at the corners, squoval is often the better everyday option.

Tip thickness: the easiest way to modernize square French tips

• Thin tips look current and elongate the nail bed.
• Medium tips feel traditional and balanced.
• Bold tips look trendy but can feel chunky on shorter lengths.

Square French tip nail ideas

Small upgrades that keep the square silhouette:

• Micro-white tips on a sheer base — see white French tips
• Black tips with a crisp straight edge — see black French tips
• Pink tips for a softer look — see pink French tips
• Double French (two thin lines)
• Thin glitter line at the smile line — see glitter French tips

What to ask for at the salon

Square is all about straight edges and symmetry:

1. “Square (or squoval) shape, French manicure.”
2. “Thin/medium tip thickness.”
3. “Base: sheer pink or nude.”
4. “Please keep the tip edge straight and the corners even.”

Try this style on your hands

Square tips change the “overall vibe” of your hands less than dramatic shapes, which makes them ideal for testing color. Compare square with almond French tips if you want a more elongating shape, or short French tips if you prefer a practical length.