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Medium almond builder gel nails with a classic French manicure: sheer pink base and crisp white smile line.

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Almond · MediumPinkFrenchIncludes extension

Medium almond French with crisp white smile

A modern French on a medium almond extension. The builder gel apex supports the longer free edge without bulk at the cuticle.

Skill level
Best for salon
Maintenance
Medium maintenance

Tell your nail tech

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Medium almond extension, soft pink base, structured French white smile line, gloss top coat.
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Who this look suits

Nail bed shape

Almond suits most nail beds but looks especially good on wide or short nail beds because the tapered tip elongates the finger. If your nail beds are naturally narrow, a softer almond curve prevents the tips from looking too pointed.

Finger length

Almond shape creates the illusion of longer, slimmer fingers. It works especially well if you feel your fingers are on the shorter or wider side and you want a lengthening effect.

What to expect at the salon

Appointment time

Expect 75 to 90 minutes for a full set with medium almond extensions. The extra time goes into building the apex and refining the shape. Infills take 45 to 60 minutes. Full-coverage colour adds about 10 minutes for the additional colour layers.

What to bring

Show the “tell your nail tech” text above. If you have a specific reference photo, bring that too. For nude and pink tones, mention your preferred undertone (cool, warm, or neutral) so the colour matches your skin.

Maintenance and wear

How it wears over time

Medium-maintenance: the colour or finish will show regrowth at the cuticle by week 3. Book infills at 3 weeks to keep the look fresh. French tips show tip wear more than solid colours because the white edge chips visibly. Ask your tech to cap the free edge carefully.

Best season and occasion

Pink tones are seasonless and suit every occasion from office to wedding. They are the safest choice when you need one set to work across multiple events.

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