# Playful French Manicures The Beauty Department 'Fun with French' Tutorial is Cute By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-department-fun-with-french References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/07/point-a-point/) The Beauty Department 'Fun with French' tutorial allows readers to get the classic French manicure look with a kindred twist. Created using [sheer pink and white polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-rose-nail), this unmistakably clean look gets an update from Kristin Ess, who is responsible for many tutorials on the site. Though starting off like a normal French manicure, this look takes an adorable turn for the better when readers are advised to paint [tiny little dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-friends) just beneath the French tip line. Two rows of the dots are advised, presumably so that the look is able to stand out despite the lack of color and brightness. Though perhaps a little bit difficult to achieve, this look will have The Beauty Department readers sporting some seriously chic nails with an unexpected and undeniably lovable edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Nail Art:** The trend of playful French manicures demonstrates a growing interest in creative nail art beyond traditional styles. - **Minimalistic Designs:** The tutorial highlights the trend of minimalistic designs in nail art, showcasing the beauty of simplicity. - **Customization and Personalization:** The use of tiny dots beneath the French tip line reflects the trend of customization and personalization in nail art, allowing individuals to create their own unique looks. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The playful French manicure trend presents an opportunity for the beauty and cosmetics industry to develop innovative products and services catering to the growing interest in nail art. - **Online Tutorial Platforms:** The popularity of nail art tutorials, such as the one by The Beauty Department, opens up opportunities for online tutorial platforms to offer more diverse and creative content for beauty enthusiasts. - **Nail Salons:** Nail salons can capitalize on the trend of playful French manicures by offering unique designs and techniques, attracting customers looking for a modern twist on traditional nail art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Innovative Nail Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products.md) - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md) - [Blurring Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-retouch.md) - [Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-studio.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Pastry Chef-Approved Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-edit-kits.md) - [Glittering Springtime Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-your-way-collection.md)