
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
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

ERBE
Nail files
Erbe
Sand sheet file
4.50 € 4.05 €
- 3.51 €
- 3.16 €
- 4.50 €
- 4.05 €

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Glass File
17.95 € 16.16 €
- 14.00 €
- 12.60 €
- 17.95 €
- 16.16 €

ERBE
Nail files
Erbe
Professional file
7.95 € 7.16 €
- 6.20 €
- 5.58 €
- 7.95 €
- 7.16 €

Herôme
Care
Nails
4-fold polishing file
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €
Skin care

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Repair Mode
29.95 € 26.96 €
- 23.36 €
- 21.02 €
- 29.95 €
- 26.96 €

ERBE
Cuticle care
Erbe
Nail Care Pen Jojoba Oil 13,5 cm
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Polish Corrector
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Nail & Cuticle Oil
11.99 € 10.79 €
- 9.35 €
- 8.42 €
- 11.99 €
- 10.79 €

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Mango Nail Care Serum
12.99 € 11.69 €
- 10.13 €
- 9.12 €
- 12.99 €
- 11.69 €

Nuxe
Rêve de Miel
Body care
Hand and Nail Cream
Rêve de Miel
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Natural Nail Treatment
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Care & Gloss nail care stick
9.99 € 8.99 €
- 7.79 €
- 7.01 €
- 9.99 €
- 8.99 €

NEONAIL
Nail care
Nails
Vitamin Cuticle Oil
5.95 € 5.36 €
- 4.64 €
- 4.18 €
- 5.95 €
- 5.36 €

Margaret Dabbs
Foot care
Skin care
Repairing Nail & Cuticle Serum Pen
Pure Feet
16.95 € 15.26 €
- 13.22 €
- 11.90 €
- 16.95 €
- 15.26 €

Dr. Hauschka
Body care
Skin care
Neem nail oil
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Nail Oil Repair Treatment
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

LAJA
Moonlight
Foot care
Nail oil
14.95 € 13.46 €
- 11.66 €
- 10.49 €
- 14.95 €
- 13.46 €

NEONAIL
Nail care
Nails
Vitamin Cuticle Oil
5.95 € 5.36 €
- 4.64 €
- 4.18 €
- 5.95 €
- 5.36 €

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Good as Gold Cuticle Serum
14.95 € 13.46 €
- 11.66 €
- 10.49 €
- 14.95 €
- 13.46 €

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Margaret Dabbs
Hand care
Skin care
Pure Cuticle Oil
23.95 € 21.56 €
- 18.68 €
- 16.81 €
- 23.95 €
- 21.56 €

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil
17.95 € 16.16 €
- 14.00 €
- 12.60 €
- 17.95 €
- 16.16 €

Doctor Eckstein
Treatments & additional care
Facial care
Nail & Cuticle Oil
14.95 € 13.46 €
- 11.66 €
- 10.49 €
- 14.95 €
- 13.46 €
Gloss

OPI
Infinite Shine
Nail polish
Gel-like Base Coat
18.95 € 17.06 €
- 14.78 €
- 13.30 €
- 18.95 €
- 17.06 €

NEONAIL
Base Coat
Nails
Baby Boomer
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

NEONAIL
Base Coat
Nails
Cover Base Protein
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Top Coat
13.99 € 12.59 €
- 10.91 €
- 9.82 €
- 13.99 €
- 12.59 €

NEONAIL
Base Coat
Nails
Base Extra Clear
16.95 € 15.26 €
- 13.22 €
- 11.90 €
- 16.95 €
- 15.26 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Mirror Shine
High-Shine Top Coat
19.95 € 17.96 €
- 15.56 €
- 14.00 €
- 19.95 €
- 17.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Glow
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

OPI
Infinite Shine
Nail polish
Gel-like Top Coat
18.95 € 17.06 €
- 14.78 €
- 13.30 €
- 18.95 €
- 17.06 €

NEONAIL
Top Coat
Nails
Top Glow
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €
Strengthening

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Nail Envy
24.95 € 22.46 €
- 19.46 €
- 17.51 €
- 24.95 €
- 22.46 €

Herôme
Build up
Nails
Nail Hardener Sensitive
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Therapy Hardener
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Diamond Hardener
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €

Margaret Dabbs
Hand care
Skin care
Nail Strengthening Treatment
20.95 € 18.86 €
- 16.34 €
- 14.71 €
- 20.95 €
- 18.86 €

NEONAIL
Nail care
Nails
Nail polishIntense Repair Nail Hardener
6.95 € 6.26 €
- 5.42 €
- 4.88 €
- 6.95 €
- 6.26 €

Micro Cell
Nail care
Care
Nail Power
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

Herôme
Build up
Nails
Nailhardener Extra Strong
17.95 € 16.16 €
- 14.00 €
- 12.60 €
- 17.95 €
- 16.16 €

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Express Nail Hardener
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Herôme
Build up
Nails
Strong nail hardener
16.95 € 15.26 €
- 13.22 €
- 11.90 €
- 16.95 €
- 15.26 €

Zao
Nail care
Nails
Nail Polish Hardener
11.95 € 10.76 €
- 9.32 €
- 8.39 €
- 11.95 €
- 10.76 €

Herôme
Build up
Nails
Bye Bite
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

OPI
Nail care
Skin care products
Natural Nail Strengthener
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

Alessandro
Nail care
Skin care
Express Nail Hardener
12.99 € 11.69 €
- 10.13 €
- 9.12 €
- 12.99 €
- 11.69 €
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

manucurist Paris
Nail Polish
Nails
Green
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
Nude & Pink
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Quick Dry Nail Lacquer
8.95 € 8.06 €
- 6.98 €
- 6.28 €
- 8.95 €
- 8.06 €

Flormar
Nail Polish
Nails
Full Colour Nail Enamel
1.99 € 1.79 €
- 1.55 €
- 1.40 €
- 1.99 €
- 1.79 €

Herôme
Nail decoration
Nails
Glamour Nail Whitener
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail White French Rose
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
Tip Whitener
13.99 € 12.59 €
- 10.91 €
- 9.82 €
- 13.99 €
- 12.59 €

OPI
Nature Strong
Nail polish
Vegan nail polish
18.95 € 17.06 €
- 14.78 €
- 13.30 €
- 18.95 €
- 17.06 €

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Zao
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
11.95 € 10.76 €
- 9.32 €
- 8.39 €
- 11.95 €
- 10.76 €

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Art Couture Nail Lacquer
8.95 € 8.06 €
- 6.98 €
- 6.28 €
- 8.95 €
- 8.06 €

Herôme
Nail decoration
Nails
Perfect Nail Contour White or Without
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

ARTDECO
Nail Polish
Nails
Natural Nail Whitener
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Whitener Classic
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Nagellack
13.99 € 12.59 €
- 10.91 €
- 9.82 €
- 13.99 €
- 12.59 €

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
Nail Polish
Miami Surf Club
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail White French Look
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

OPI
OPI x Wicked
OPI Collections
Nail Lacquer
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €
Step 2

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Gel Eyeliner
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €

Morphe
Eye brushes
Brushes
M363 Angled Eyeliner Brush
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

NEONAIL
Applicator
Brush
Nail Art Brush
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €

bareMinerals
Eyes
Brushes
Dramatic Definer Dual-Ended Eye Brush
30.95 € 27.86 €
- 24.14 €
- 21.73 €
- 30.95 €
- 27.86 €

Zao
Brushes
Accessories
Lip Brush
11.95 € 10.76 €
- 9.32 €
- 8.39 €
- 11.95 €
- 10.76 €

NEONAIL
Applicator
Brush
French Manicure Brush
5.95 € 5.36 €
- 4.64 €
- 4.18 €
- 5.95 €
- 5.36 €

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Classic
Lip Brush, Russian red marten hair
22.95 € 20.66 €
- 17.90 €
- 16.11 €
- 22.95 €
- 20.66 €

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Oblique, fine synthetic fibres
17.95 € 16.16 €
- 14.00 €
- 12.60 €
- 17.95 €
- 16.16 €

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Make-Up Brush, synthetic fibres
11.95 € 10.76 €
- 9.32 €
- 8.39 €
- 11.95 €
- 10.76 €

KEVYN AUCOIN
Brushes
Brushes and accessories
Duet Definer Brush
29.95 € 26.96 €
- 23.36 €
- 21.02 €
- 29.95 €
- 26.96 €

Laura Mercier
Brushes
Accessories
Lip Colour Brush
28.95 € 26.06 €
- 22.58 €
- 20.32 €
- 28.95 €
- 26.06 €

Laura Mercier
Brushes
Accessories
Flat Eye Liner Brush
30.95 € 27.86 €
- 24.14 €
- 21.73 €
- 30.95 €
- 27.86 €

Luvia Cosmetics
Eye brushes
Brushes
415 Wing Liner - Elegance
10.95 € 9.86 €
- 8.54 €
- 7.69 €
- 10.95 €
- 9.86 €

Clinique
Brushes
Make-up
Eye Definer Brush
29.95 € 26.96 €
- 23.36 €
- 21.02 €
- 29.95 €
- 26.96 €

NEONAIL
Applicator
Brush
Nail Art Brush
3.49 € 3.14 €
- 2.72 €
- 2.45 €
- 3.49 €
- 3.14 €

Da Vinci
Eyeliner
Classic
Eye-Definer
32.95 € 29.66 €
- 25.70 €
- 23.13 €
- 32.95 €
- 29.66 €

ARTDECO
Lip make-up brush
Brush
Lip Brush
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

Dr. Hauschka
Accessories
Make-up
Lip Brush
17.95 € 16.16 €
- 14.00 €
- 12.60 €
- 17.95 €
- 16.16 €

Da Vinci
Lip brush
Style
Lip brush
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €
Step 3

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour Top Coat
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Nailberry
Nail Polish
Nails
Oxygenated Nail Lacquer
L'Oxygéné
21.00 € 18.90 €
- 16.38 €
- 14.74 €
- 21.00 €
- 18.90 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Gel Plump Effect
Volumising Top Coat
19.95 € 17.96 €
- 15.56 €
- 14.00 €
- 19.95 €
- 17.96 €

NEONAIL
Artificial nails & nail design
Nails
Chrome Effect Powder
6.95 € 6.26 €
- 5.42 €
- 4.88 €
- 6.95 €
- 6.26 €

manucurist Paris
Nail Polish
Nails
Active Plump
Nail Care Effects
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

NEONAIL
Artificial nails & nail design
Nails
Pearl Effect Powder
6.95 € 6.26 €
- 5.42 €
- 4.88 €
- 6.95 €
- 6.26 €

NEONAIL
Artificial nails & nail design
Nails
3D Nail Art Decoration
3.99 € 3.59 €
- 3.11 €
- 2.80 €
- 3.99 €
- 3.59 €

NEONAIL
Unwritten Canvas
Collections
Oil Paint Gel Effect
8.95 € 8.06 €
- 6.98 €
- 6.28 €
- 8.95 €
- 8.06 €

NEONAIL
Artificial nails & nail design
Nails
Powder Effect Metallic
6.95 € 6.26 €
- 5.42 €
- 4.88 €
- 6.95 €
- 6.26 €

Korres
Nails
Make-up
Sweet Almond Nail Colour
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €
Step 4

NEONAIL
Top Coat
Nails
Dry Top
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Top Coat
15.95 € 14.36 €
- 12.44 €
- 11.20 €
- 15.95 €
- 14.36 €

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
High Gloss Top Coat
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
2in1 Lacquer - Base & Top Coat
8.95 € 8.06 €
- 6.98 €
- 6.28 €
- 8.95 €
- 8.06 €

NEONAIL
Base Coat
Nails
Base/top 2in1
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
6IN1
12.95 € 11.66 €
- 10.10 €
- 9.09 €
- 12.95 €
- 11.66 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Gel Plump Effect
Volumising Top Coat
19.95 € 17.96 €
- 15.56 €
- 14.00 €
- 19.95 €
- 17.96 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Ultra Quick Dry Top Coat
8.95 € 8.06 €
- 6.98 €
- 6.28 €
- 8.95 €
- 8.06 €

manucurist Paris
Nail Polish
Nails
Green Matte Top Coat
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

Alessandro
Striplac UV Colour
Nails
UV Top Coat
13.99 € 12.59 €
- 10.91 €
- 9.82 €
- 13.99 €
- 12.59 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Mirror Shine
High-Shine Top Coat
19.95 € 17.96 €
- 15.56 €
- 14.00 €
- 19.95 €
- 17.96 €

OPI
Base and top coat
Skin care products
Rapidry
18.95 € 17.06 €
- 14.78 €
- 13.30 €
- 18.95 €
- 17.06 €

NEONAIL
Top Coat
Nails
Hard Top High Gloss
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

NEONAIL
Top Coat
Nails
Hard Top
13.95 € 12.56 €
- 10.88 €
- 9.79 €
- 13.95 €
- 12.56 €

ARTDECO
Nail care
Nails
Nail Glow
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

OPI
Infinite Shine
Nail polish
Gel-like Top Coat
18.95 € 17.06 €
- 14.78 €
- 13.30 €
- 18.95 €
- 17.06 €

ANNY
Nail care
Nails
Speed Dry Top Coat
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Nailberry
Nail Polish
Nails
UV Gel Gloss Top Coat
21.00 € 18.90 €
- 16.38 €
- 14.74 €
- 21.00 €
- 18.90 €

ANNY
Nail Polish
Nails
#Gelista Gel Like Top Coat
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €

Miss Sophie
Top Coats
Nails
Glossy Top Coat
9.95 € 8.96 €
- 7.76 €
- 6.98 €
- 9.95 €
- 8.96 €
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
9.95 €
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.



