Abstract: A method for rapidly accomplishing a durable french manicure, employing nail polish, that includes the steps:(a) providing a flexible tab having a white or near-white upper surface that is compatible to nail polish, the tab having the shape of an over-sized fingernail forward tip portion,(b) applying and adhering the tab to the fingernail forward tip portion so that the tab has extent beyond the forward edge of the fingernail forward tip portion,(c) then trimming off said tab extent beyond the forward edge of the fingernail forward tip portion,(d) then applying translucent liquid nail polish to the fingernail upper surface and to cover said tab upper surface, and allowing the polish to dry,(e) whereby the fingernail has a glossy upper surface that is white or near-white only at its forward tip portion.