The 'Stamper Hack' for Perfect French Tips (No Skills Required)

The French Manicure is timeless, but painting those thin, symmetrical white tips by hand is a nightmare for beginners. One side always looks thicker, or the line ends up wobbly.

Enter the 'Stamper Hack.' By using a squishy silicone nail stamper (usually used for stamping art), you can 'dip' your way to perfection. It feels like cheating, but the results are flawless.

The Toolkit

• Silicone Nail Stamper (Clear ones are best for visibility).
• White Gel Polish (or any color for a modern French).
• Cleanup Brush & Acetone.

Step 1: The Canvas

Prep your nails and apply your nude base color. Cure fully. The base needs to be dry so you don't smudge it during the next step.

Step 2: Paint the Stamper

Take your silicone stamper. Paint a thin, even layer of white gel polish directly onto the silicone head. You don't need to cover the whole thing, just a strip in the middle.

Step 3: The Dip

Angle It: Hold your finger at a 45-degree angle.

Press: Gently press your nail tip into the squishy silicone.

The Result: The silicone wraps around the curve of your nail, depositing the white polish in a perfect 'smile line.'

Customize: Press lightly for a thin 'Micro-French.' Press harder/deeper for a thicker, classic French tip.

Step 4: Clean & Cure

If the polish got onto your skin (which it likely will), use a small brush dipped in acetone or alcohol to clean it up before you put your hand in the lamp. Once clean, cure for 60 seconds and seal with Top Coat.

Voila! A perfect French mani without picking up a detail brush.