Optical Illusion Nail Art Is A Trippy Interpretation Of The Classic French Tip

Ladies, are you in search of a fresh nail art style to try this month? We’ve discovered the ultimate mani that will lend your digits an entirely new look. Enter Illusion French nails, which have nearly a billion views on TikTok and Instagram and have been buzzing on social media. These nails, in contrast to your typical French tips, focus on using the traditional or reverse ombré French manicure to create an optical illusion. To achieve that optical illusion, the base and tip of the nails are painted in contrasting hues to give them a hallucinogenic effect. Yes, it sounds perplexing—most illusions do! Fret not, we’re here to show you how to lend your very own custom spin to what a classic Frenchie mani would look like. Here are 8 creative ways to play around with the current nail trend.

What Exactly Is An Optical Illusion Nail Art?

Although it has a traditional French design, the base and tip of the nails are painted in opposite hues. Fortunately, a lot of nail technicians have joined the craze and posted videos on how to mimic the optical illusion manicure.

Here’s how to recreate this trend!

Firstly, paint your nails in a different colour on each side, then use a moist sponge to blur the nail paint together in the middle to create an ombré effect.
Once dried, section off the tip and reverse the fade using a fine-lining brush or French manicure nail stickers.
Remember to apply a top coat before you’re done.

It’s time to get some inspiration now that you comprehend this nail trend.

Here’s Some Inspo On This Trippy Trend Everyone’s Loving Lately

Do We Really Think Green?

This evergreen fade is quite a vibe. Just in time to celebrate the holidays, it is evoking images of a Fraser fir. Just use a nail tip guide or French nail tip stickers to achieve the proper arch for your tips when attempting to recreate this nail trend.

A Toasty Take

Because the colour distinction is so minimal, this warm brown illusion French manicure appears even more stunning. Opt for nail polishes that are just one or two tones apart if you want to replicate the effect.

Under The Cloud

And take a look at these French tips for the blue ombré illusion. We’re confident that the colour is deserving of your upcoming manicure session because it performs equally well in the summer as well as in the fall and winter.

Nude Nuance

Here is another French manicure with a muted illusion. The ombre nail art here looks quite stunning, especially on short nails, which is the best part.

An Icy Affair

Keep it incredibly simple this winter with these snowflake-inspired pearl French illusional nails. You can combine sheer and opaque colours for an icier illusion French manicure. For any colour combination, the same holds true.

Barbiecore World

We’ve had our eyes set on everything pink ever since Barbiecore became a major trend earlier this year, including this lovely illusion French manicure.

It’s A Sunny Day

Here, we have a customizable optical illusion manicure that is appropriate for both a beach vacation and the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Bright and lovely, the marigold yellow and white nail aesthetic looks fun and fab.