125+ Nail Designs – A Beautiful Mess
Changing out your manicure can be just as fun as changing your outfit and there are so many classic and trendy nail designs to choose from. Depending on the time of year or holiday season around the corner, finding a look that feels like you and matches the season is the best way to keep your mani feeling on point.
Whether you like a more natural nail look with a classic design or you want something organic and abstract or flashy with chrome, gold foil, or glitter accents, we’ve got tons of ideas to keep your natural nail or acrylic mani feeling fresh (Barbie core pink mani anyone??).
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At home nails vs. salon nails:
While you can do so many manicure looks at home now with gel manicure kits, it can be a little intimidating to some who are not as steady with their hands or just generally prefer the pampered experience at their local nail salon.
While gel manicures will generally last longer than traditional polish (usually 2-3 weeks for a gel manicure), there are traditional polish brands that boast several weeks of wear from their products and you don’t have the longer gel removal process at home if you choose to take off your own polish.
Some of the trickier techniques like chrome or magnetic polish also might be a little easier in the hands of a professional, but if you have a gel nail kit at home, they are looks that are fun to try and master.
Of course, doing a press-on nail is the easiest way to get your perfect style at home by yourself (or you can find so many nail wraps to use on your natural nails), so there’s no shame in finding your favorite look and grabbing your nail glue.
Pool Blue
These pool nails look refreshing enough to jump into on a hot summer day. Just add a translucent white over a blue shade and dot some clear topcoat dots overtop with a dotting tool to create this look.
Pumpkin Glow
These pumpkin chrome nails are the perfect amount of trendy color.
Chrome Blood
For some Halloween fun, add some blood drips to your nails (extra points for chrome red blood).
Peek A Boo
These nude and black polish accent nails with a heart cut out are cute for Halloween or any time of the year.
Preppy Pink
Get on the pink and green train with accent nails of checkered, French tip, and heart and flower designs.
Strawberry Sundae
Add some ice cream drips with sprinkles to your mani to keep you cool during hot summer days.
Warm Tips
These gradient French tips are a colorful classic look perfect for summer into fall.
Overlapping Hearts
Whether you want this as a Valentine’s Day look or just feel pretty in pink, these overlapping hearts are just too cute.
Santa Accent
These holiday nails are so fun and we love the 3D nose on the Santa.
Summer Smiles
These checkered and smiley face nails are a fun maximalist look for spring and summer.
Starry Night
These star nails are perfect for the 4th of July or any summer starry night and are cute in long or short versions (you could also just do the stars on top of natural nails).
Hot Pink Crackle
These hot pink nails have a crackle look that’s part snakeskin and part tie-dye—perfect for spring and summer.
Green Gal
This green on green look is fun with the floral pattern and accent nails.
Bubblegum Velvet
These cat eye velvet nails are a favorite way to wear a trendy pink mani and are perfect for any time of year.
Checkered Craze
Bring on the checkered pattern with these red and pink nails, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Chocolate Tips
These glitter chocolate brown French tips are perfect for the fall season.
Lavender Chrome
This short iridescent chrome look is pretty for any season.
Hey Boo
Add these friendly ghosts to your mani with a brush and dotting tool for some cute Halloween fun.
Purple Haze
Whether you just love purple or want that glam witchy look for Halloween, these glitter nails are just right.
Iridescent Barbie
These hot pink iridescent nails are a Barbie lovers dream.
Watermelon Sugar
Show off these fruity tips at your next summer picnic or BBQ.
No Bones About It
Add a spooky vibe to your manicure with some skeleton and spider web details.
Mirror Ball
These short silver chrome nails are the ultimate in trendy nails.
Summer Waves
This pink mani with orange accents are just the right amount of pattern to add a pop to your summer.
Checkered Pastel Chrome
Get in on the checkered and chrome trend with these pastel checkerboard nails.
Black Night
This combo of matte and glossy black polish nails are perfectly chic for Halloween.
Lavender Swirl
Add some pastel pink and purple abstract swirls to your mani for spring and summer.
Sunny Side
Add some sun to your spring days with this cheerful yellow design.
French Barbie
Go for Barbie with a chrome French tip for the ultimate pink mani look.
Santa Haute
This adorable Santa hat idea is one of our favorites and looks really pretty with an almond shaped nail.
Sky Blue Daisies
This sky blue mani features friendly daisies and chrome accents nails (you can also use a toothpick to make the flowers).
Hint of Black
Add a bit of drama to your nails with these sleek nails that have just the bottom side dipped in black polish.
Pumpkin Patch
These nails are the perfect pumpkin patch accessories for your fall outings.
Coral Cat Eye
This coral cat eye effect is so glittery and pretty with a double French tip.
EVERGREEN FRENCH TIPS
Pick your favorite shade of green and do a French tip for a colorful take on a classic design.
Halloween Town
Get into the spooky season with these taupe and black polish accent nails full of ghosts and spider webs for Halloween manicure fun (this would be fun on a coffin nail shape as well).
Where My Peeps At?
Rainbow colored pastel tips and little peeps are the perfect Easter egg hunt mani (or just use the peep stickers over natural nails with a clear coat topper).
Pastel Chrome
These pastel chrome nails bring just the right amount of pastel power to your spring manicure.
’70s Floral
Break out some updated Flower Child vibes with a glitter outlined ’70s floral look for spring or summer.
Slytherin Style
Show off your Slytherin allegiance with these velvet green nails with a silver snake accent.
Pastel Rainbow Tie Dye
This pastel rainbow dream manicure is a colorful choice for the spring season and beyond.
Minty Waves
These mint colored waves overtop a natural nail color will match all the new bud springing up in your yard.
Frosty the Snowman
Make your nails a winter wonderland with a cute snowman and snow covered trees.
Rose Gold Shimmer
This design with double outlined glitter French tips is a classic design made sparkly perfect for Christmas into New Year’s Eve.
24 Carrot Bunny
Bunny faces and carrot details make a fun Easter manicure.
Barbie Waves
These neon pink and red gradient waves bring a pop of color to any Valentine’s Day or spring and summer look.
Nude Velvet
The velvet cat eye effect of these nude nails is stunning and matches any outfit all year long.
Wavy Checkerboard
Get into the checkered trend with this wavy design.
Lace and Pearls
Add the look of lace and pearls to your manicure for a fun yet sophisticated look.
Pastel Confetti
Celebrate spring with pastel confetti chunky glitter over the top of your favorite spring pastel hue.
Pink Color Blocked Tips
Color block your French tip nails with pink neon and glitter liner for a fresh look.
Daisy Dukes
These 3D flowers added to a pink ombre base are exactly what you need to leave your winter blues behind.
Snow Place Like Home
These large snowflakes make a statement on each nail and on a nude background they are subtle yet sweet.
Harry Potter
Show your HP fandom off with these short Harry Potter nails fit for any witch or wizard.
Sunshine Bows
Add a little sunshine to your Easter with these yellow glitter tipped nails with tiny bows.
Whopper Waves
Copy your favorite Easter candy in a more abstract way with these speckled egg nails in pastel polishes.
Pink Marble
Add some gold foil marble details to your pink mani for a sweet spring look.
Spring Has Sprung
Have fun with accent nails with this mint greenery design.
Bunny in the Grass
This adorable little bunny in a field is sure to make you smile on Easter morning.
Spring Barbie
Try the hot trend of a reverse optical illusion French manicure in the perfect pink and purple pastel for spring.
Icy White
These short hologram nails remind us of pretty icicles and will still look on trend for New Year’s Eve.
Bee Yourself
Bee excited for spring with these pretty pollinators (try adding the flowers and dots with a toothpick if you don’t have brushes and a dotting tool).
Glitter Lined
For a holiday twist on the classic French manicure design, try this doubled lined glitter option to add a little ooh la la.
Floral Color Block
Add a flower outline to the color blocked look for a spring twist.
Bunny Tails
Hop into spring with these cute pearl bunny tail nails!
Sherbet Tie-Dye
Remind yourself of a spring sunrise with this pastel tie-dye color combo.
Strawberry Patch
Wear these to the strawberry patch and the berries won’t be the only thing looking fresh.
Silver Bells
These silver glitter French tip outlines are just the right touch of sparkle and can be done on long or short nails.
Egg Hunt
Add some Easter nail art with a brush and a dotting tool to make waves and dots for this pastel painted egg design!
Pastel Yin Yang
This purple and pink yin yang design with gold glitter liner is fun for spring and well into summer.
Color Blocked Tips
Color block your French tip nails with your favorite spring mint and green hues and a dotting tool or a toothpick for a fresh look.
The Classic
While it may not be sparkly or colorful, the classic design of a French tip manicure is always a good choice if you want to do something elegant for any season.
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Hop right down the bunny trail by adding a sweet bunny face as an accent to these pastel-hued pink glitter nails.
Happy Nails
These nails have such a happy vibe when you make every nail an accent nail!
CANDY CANE WAVES
If literally candy canes are too cutesy for you, try this modern take with candy cane colored waves!
Purple Haze
These purple tipped nails are a cute way to bring some pastel hues to your manicure.
Pastel Confetti
Celebrate spring and Easter with these easy pastel confetti dot nails—just use a small dotting tool or a toothpick with different pastel shades!
Easter Blossoms
These textured flowers look like spring perfection over a pink jelly hue.
You’re A Star
Add some stars and glitter French tips to your natural nails for a fun yet simple look.
Hologram Holidays
Since the holidays are officially sponsored by all things glittery, these icy hologram coffin nails will look great by the fire as well as by the disco ball for New Year’s Eve.
Pink Pearls
This pearl look manicure is a nail trend we love and can be done in your favorite spring shade and we love the small pearl accents for a possible Easter look (or you can use a dotting tool and white polish for a less 3D look).
Spooky Symbols
Add some Halloween bat and moon decals to a French manicure and you have a simple yet cute Halloween vibe over a classic look.
Grape Gemstones
These pastel purple jelly nails look so cute with a rhinestone accent.
Bubblegum Butterfly
This bubblegum hue is just right for a spring pink mani with some 3D gold butterflies added for a little extra fun.
Candy Cane Striper
Glitter outlined candy cane stripes is the ultimate look for the Christmas nail maximalist.
Green Grass Cat Eye
Welcome all the growing grass with this green cat eye effect.
Sweet Swirl
Try a nude translucent shade with a simple abstract line swirl for an understated pattern.
Sunny Daze
These happy yellow-tipped glitter nails will bring in the sunshine.
Daisy Fields
These mint green glitter nails with daisy accents are perfect for spring and summer.
Pink Jelly Sparkle
These petal pink jelly nails have just the right amount of sparkle to be fun but not too over the top.
Mad For Plaid
Nothing says holiday spirit like a red and green plaid—so fun!
Easter Bouquet
These pretty floral nails will match just about any Easter outfit.
Mint and Gold
Try a mint green base with a gold glitter and sage green side accent.
Purple Half Moons
These contrasting shades of purple make the half moon look into a pastel dream.
Pink Hologram
Take advantage of the spring sunshine and show off your hologram glitter pink mani in a bubblegum shade.
Pastel French Tips
To add a little color without going crazy, try rainbow-colored pastel French tips!
Glazed French Tips
A twist on a classic, the glazed French tip look is fresh and light for spring.
Botanical Babe
Add some flowers and greenery with nail art or these nail stickers for an at home mani.
Petal Power Chrome
Join the chrome trend in your favorite pink hue.
Sweet and Subtle
Light pink flowers on a shimmery white background is light and pretty for spring.
Baby Chick
How cute is this baby chick in an egg design?
Field of Tulips
Add a sweet touch of spring to your manicure with this tulip and buffalo check design.
Pink Petals
Add a petal design into your favorite spring hue.
Wrapped With A Bow
These bow nails are cute and festive without being too busy or overboard.
Velvety Green
Go for a green velvet look to match the new leaves that are popping up outside.
