The micro French is not a “brand new” design — it’s probably as old as the French manicure itself. However, Julie K, a celebrity manicurist based in NYC, asserts that public figures have carried the look back into the zeitgeist. “I think the micro French has been popular with celebs because they are always doing events and videos, and they need a nail that goes with many different looks, that isn’t a solid mani,” Julie explains.