See some of our favorite shimmer and shine nail-art designs from across the web, and get tips to create your own designs like using sparkle nail polish to add a modern twist to the classic french manicure. And see our new faves the black-on-black french manicure and metallic nail polish.

Read on for more photos and nail design ideas...

Give your classic french manicure a beautiful twist by adding sparkles to your nail tip. Have fun with your nail color choices.

Black french Manicure: matte black nail polish tipped with shiny black.
Galaxy nails gives the illusion of stars in space, you can D.I.Y this nail design by applying 2-3 coats of silver sparkle nail polish over navy blue.
This Metallic nail polish available at Sephora adds a stainless steel/mirror effect to your nails.
Another version of the french manicure with gold sparkles.
Photos via Pinterest.com