Simone Biles's Almond French Manicure Is Simply Perfect

a black woman with short, dark hair wearing a black t-shirt and raising her right hand — (Image credit: Getty Images)

If there's any nail design that I'll always be loyal to, it's the French manicure. The style was wildly popular in the late '90s and early 2000s, but it's had a resurgence in recent years as more people play around with different French tip colors and design elements. But while a French manicure with a pop of color is a fun way to experiment, Simone Biles is proving that the traditional white tip will always be a classic.

The Olympian recently uploaded a series of Instagram Stories showing off some of the decor in the new Chicago home that she recently purchased with her husband, Jonathan Owens, who currently plays for the Chicago Bears. I'm a sucker for some good home decor content, but I'd be lying if I said that my eyes didn't immediately fly to her manicure when she posted her last mirror selfie. In the photo, Biles is wearing a traditional French manicure with white tips and a pinkish-nude base. Her nails are medium-length and filed into a pointed almond shape.

a black woman taking a bathroom mirror selfie with a digital camera — Simone Biles shares a mirror selfie from her new home in Chicago.

Biles may have opted for white tips that lean on the skinnier side, but thick white tips have also been having a moment this year. The '90s-style manicure has been a go-to design for sisters Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner as of late, and even Ariana Grande wore the chic, minimalist design to the Wicked: For Good premiere recently.

Achieving the perfect French manicure at home is actually a lot easier than you might think, so if you're inspired by Simone Biles's latest nail design, read ahead to find everything you'll need to get the look on your own.

Static Nails

Quiet Luxury

You can never go wrong with press-on nails, especially when you're trying to dress up your nails in a pinch. Just pop them on with some glue and go.

OPI

French Press

You can also opt for the micro French manicure look, especially if you have short nails and you want to give the illusion of length.

Gelcare

Nude Bb Cream

You'll need a base color that looks natural but is still noticeable.

FingerPaints

Hip Hip Hue-Ray Striping Polish

Creating a thin white line will likely be a lot easier (and less messy) with a thin brush.

Manucurist

Green Sunshine Top Coat

To ensure your paint looks shiny and lasts a bit longer without chipping, throw on a top coat.

Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.