Eva Longoria Gives the French Manicure Trend an Unexpected Metallic Twist

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published 28 August 2024

We called it: The French manicure is summer's biggest nail trend. It's a forever classic, but over the past few months, celebrities have been infusing modern elements and funky designs onto the traditionally prim and proper manicure. Look to Zendaya's floral French manicure or Hailey Bieber's new mom manicure for proof. The most recent spin on the nail trend, however, comes courtesy of Eva Longoria.

The actress took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 28, to give her 10 million followers a peek into her tennis lesson at NAC Sports & Social Club. It started out quite leisurely—sipping an espresso courtside. Look a little closer at the snap, though, and you'll notice a metallic detail on her unexpected manicure: A dainty silver line is delicately placed underneath the white half-moon of her French manicure.

eva longoria manicure — Longoria started her tennis session with a cup of caffeine.

It's a small twist on the classic trend but instantly adds a hint of personality to the design. “Jewel tones are so popular right now," nail artist Natalie Minerva previously told Marie Claire while discussing 2024 nail trends. "The silver trend has been prominent the last couple of years."

The small add-on is an easy way to add some excitement to a never-out-of-style design. But if silver isn't your preference, consider switching out the white tip for a hotter color. Moody reds, butter yellow, and neon hues are all very popular.

“I think of the French manicure as the nail design gift that keeps on giving—it’s nail art’s immortality,” celebrity nail artist Miss Pop told MC, noting that any color works with the identifiable shape. "No matter what you do with it, it’s not obtuse. It’s easy to understand. We all expect to see a highlighted nail tip.”

If you want to copy Longoria—or put your own spin on the French manicure trend—shop our favorite shades below.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Color, Pumping Iron, 0.45 Fluid Ounce

Opi Nail Lacquer, Let's Be Friends, Pink Nail Polish, Hello Kitty 2021 Collection, 0.5 Fl Oz

Saviland French Gel Nail Polish: 1pc 10 Ml White Gel Polish Easy French Smile Line in 5s French Tip Nail Tool French Nails U V Led Gel French Tip Nail Art Nail Supplies for Starter Professional Gift

Samantha Holender is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space. She's studied up on every ingredient you'll find on INCI list and is constantly in search of the world's glowiest makeup products. She's constantly tracking the biggest nail and hair trends to pop up in the beauty space, going backstage during fashion weeks, tracking celebrity looks, and constantly talking to celebrity hair stylists, nail artists, and makeup artists. Prior to joining the team, she worked as Us Weekly’s Beauty and Style Editor, where she stayed on the pulse of pop culture and broke down celebrity beauty routines, hair transformations, and red carpet looks. Her words have also appeared on Popsugar, Makeup.com, Skincare.com, Delish.com, and Philadelphia Wedding. Samantha also serves as a board member for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). She first joined the organization in 2018, when she worked as an editorial intern at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine. Samantha has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. While at GWU, she was a founding member of the school’s HerCampus chapter and served as its President for four years. When she’s not deep in the beauty closet or swatching eyeshadows, you can find her obsessing over Real Housewives and all things Bravo. Keep up with her on Instagram @samholender.

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