The single-dot French manicure swaps a scattering of polkadots for one oversized stipple, and the effect feels distinctly retro. In most iterations we’ve seen, nail artists start with a nude base. Each French tip is painted a different color — some in bright neons to usher in summer, like this manicure by Lucy Inman, others in more muted shades that nod to the ’60s, like this set by Nicole at The Humble Room. The only rule? Every tip needs a contrasting dot to make it pop.
