When the weather warms up, pale pinks will always be in style, but why not try some surprising spring manicure designs?
Whether you’re heading to the salon or doing your nails at home, Instagram is brimming with ideas. Yes, there are plenty of pretty riffs on pastels (lilacs and sky blues will be going strong for spring 2022), but also get ready for nail trends that are just pure fun. Think bright rainbow colors, playful takes on flower nail art, and quirky patterns like clouds and cow print (yes, really).
More of a minimalist? Not to worry—we’ve got ideas for you too. The French manicure isn’t going anywhere, and if you’d rather paint your nails at home? Mismatched nail art, the easiest nail art to DIY, is happening big time. Scroll on for some of our favorite spring nails to try right now.
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French TipsNostalgia for the early 2000s isn’t going anywhere in 2022. Give your high school favorite a modern twist with a rounded shape instead of square.
Instagram/@themaniclub2/41Pop of SparkleBored with a gradient mani but don’t want to attempt any other nail art? Add a pop of glitter with a polish like Olive & June’s Exclamation Point.
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Instagram/@betina_goldstein3/41“French” ManicureGilded tips that read beau, amour, non, and oui? Genius.
Instagram/@j.hannah4/41Fresh OliveTry a muted olive for a more sophisticated—but still eye-catching—twist on last year’s slime.
Instagram/@vanityprojects5/41Mismatched HeartsNegative-space hearts are made even cooler with a different color on each hand. DIY it by painting over a heart-shaped sticker on each nail and peeling it off after the polish dries.
Instagram/aliciatnails6/41Rainbow FrenchFor the perfect minimalist nail art, start with a French mani, but add a different color tip on each finger.
By Meg Walters
Instagram/@laurenladnier7/41Split ScreenCan’t decide on a single color? Wear them all! (Paintbox’s Power Couple sets make it easy.)
Instagram/@themaniclub8/41Crayon Box NailsA Skittles manicure using mainly primary colors feels surprisingly fresh and modern, while a hint of brown keeps it from veering into preschool territory.
Instagram/@aliciatnails9/41Realistic FlowersOrnate blooms on bare nails look like true works of art. Try these stickers for a similar vibe.
Insatgram/@lemanoir10/41Sleek SilverPro tip: Match your rings to your nails for maximum impact.
By Meg Walters
Instagram/@fleuryrosenails11/41Cherry on TopThis mani is almost too cute to handle. And perfect in the dead of winter when you wish it’d just be spring already.
Instagram/@oliveandjune12/41Cotton CandyModern color blocking cuts the sweetness of sorbet shades.
Instagram/@Oliveandjune13/41Two-ToneA double French tip in spring colors like mint and lilac is perfect to get you in the mood for sunny days ahead.
Instagram/@betina_goldstein14/41Understated GreigeIf spring nail designs feel too cute, go for an unexpected neutral shade instead. Try Essie’s Wool Me Over for a cool greige.
By Meg Walters
Instagram/@Oliveandjune 15/41Delicate BlossomsThis flower art is beginner-friendly—just use the end of a bobby pin for the perfect dots.
Instagram/@yeswhatnails16/41Spring FlowersMerge the retro floral trend with the mismatched nail trend for the coolest spring manicure around. Just dip the end of a bobby pin into your rainbow of polishes to create the daisies.
Instagram/@yeswhatnails17/41Pastel TipsFor a super-springy update on a French mani, try tips in contrasting pastels. For a similar look, try Essie’s Lilacism as the base and Busy Beeline for the tips.
Instagram/@tipsnailbar/@miyukinakatomi18/41Rainbow DaisiesCombine French tips, a rainbow of shades, and dainty daisies for the most spring-ready manicure we could possibly think of.
By Meg Walters
Instagram/@lolo.nailedit19/41Cool BlueA fresh mint shade makes a cool statement, no nail art needed.
Instagram/@thehangedit20/41Smiley Face NailsMake like Dua Lipa and Harry Styles and paint some smily faces on those digits.
Instagram/@overglowedit21/41Blue BloomsPale blue and daisies are a match made in springy heaven. The best part is? They’re actually gel nail stickers, so there’s no skill needed to replicate the look at home.
Instagram/@paintboxnails22/41Opposites AttractPair complementary colors for a mani that pops.
By Meg Walters
Instagram/@overglowedit23/41Spring FlowersThis French mani-floral hybrid using the coolest spring nail colors feels totally groovy. Follow nail blogger @overglowedit’s lead and use OPI in Can’t CTRL Me, Racing for Pinks, and The Pass Is Always Greener for a similar look.
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