Cherry Red French Tip Squoval Nails

Recreate this french tip look at home

1. Prep: push back cuticles, buff the shine off the nail plate and wipe with alcohol so the base coat grips.
2. Shape: File straight across, then round the corners a little more than for a square shape.
3. Apply a sheer nude or milky base coat and cure/let it dry.
4. Paint a thin curved cherry red line across the free edge with a long liner brush, following the natural smile line.
5. Clean up the line with a small brush dipped in remover or cleanser.
6. Seal everything with a glossy top coat.
7. A drop of cuticle oil at the end makes the photo-ready difference.

Pro tip: Rest your painting hand on the table and rotate the finger, not the brush — the smile line comes out smoother.