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Whether youre heading to the salon or doing your nails at home, social media is brimming with ideas.
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Take it from a pro.
Add aqua blue shimmer or soft fuchsia shimmer for the awakening the season invites, she says.
CNDs Shellac and Vinylux shadeSleeping Maskis the perfect blue shimmer for this look.
As for thespring nail colorsArnold is loving right now?
Sheer nude pink, beige taupe, soft fuchsia, gold, or white pearl, she says.
For a special occasion, she recommends adding a hint of shimmer.
Looking for something statement-making?
Try arich aqua blueif you prefer something thats more bold.
Scroll on for some of our favorite spring nail art designs to try right now.
Gilded Blooms
Make your floral nail design pop with extra-large blooms outlined in metallic gold.
For more precision, use a detail brush like this set fromAmazon.
Mismatched Florals
Cant choose a color?
Try them all with a mismatched floral design.
For the perfect color combinations, consultcolor theory.
Matte Aqua
Try a rich aqua blue if you prefer something thats more bold, says Arnold.
Bring the look to the next level with a subtle flower design and a matte finish.
Striped Peonies
Nothing says spring quite like fresh flowers.
Contrasting stripes and colors keep the design from veering too cheesy.
Rainbow Dotted French
Want to break away from dark winter manicures?
Look no further than these cute spring nails.
To get the confetti look, use adotting toolto create a gradient around the tips.
Pressed Flowers
Take the meaning of floral nail design to the next level.
Extra-long tips give you space for these delicate pressed flowers.
Pastel Chrome
Looking for simple spring nails?
Try a pastel palette paired with a shiny chrome finish.
A short almond nail shape compliments the minimalist vibe nicely.
Abstract Blueberry Tips
Blueberry milk nailsare still alive and well in 2025.
Try them with abstract tips outlined in cool silver.
Dainty Daisies
Flower nail designsare a no-brainer for spring.
Try the look with dainty daisies and clean nails.
A French-tip accent nail in pastel pink will add a seasonal pop of color.
Aurora Nails
Lean in to theaurora nails trendwith a spring-ready lavender shade.
Get the look at home with iridescent polishwe loveAddiction Tokyo the Nail Polish in Twilight Song.
Nude Chrome
Glazed donut nailsare still valid in 2025.
Elevate nude nails with a silver chrome finish.
Coquette Pearls
Thecoquette aestheticwas made for spring.
Abstract Chrome
Abstract chrome nails will always be chic no matter the season.
Keep the base matte for a cool contrast.
Groovy Pastels
Something about this swirly nail art reminds us of a lava lamp.
For the brightest pastels, try shades fromPear NovaorILNP.
Blue Gradient French
Add an eye-catching pop of color with blue gradient French tips andtrending square nails.
3D Watercolor
3D nail artlooks especially stunning with watercolor nails.
Pearly Pink
These pearly nails may seem complicated but are actually easy to achieve at home.
Select a polish with pearl shimmer and apply one coat.
French Tips
Nostalgia for the early 00s isnt going anywhere in 2025.
Give your high school favorite a modern twist with a rounded shape instead of square.
Pop of Sparkle
Bored with a gradient mani but dont want to attempt any other nail art?
Add a pop of glitter with a polish like Olive & JunesExclamation Point.
French Manicure
Gilded tips that readbeau, amour, non,andoui?
Mismatched Hearts
Negative-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 them off after the polish dries.
Split Screen
Cant decide on a single color?
(Paintboxs Power Couple setsmake it easy.)
Realistic Flowers
Ornate blooms on bare nails look like true works of art.
Trythese stickersfor a similar vibe.
Cherry on Top
This mani is almost too cute to handle.
And perfect in the dead of winter when you wish itd just be spring already.
Cotton Candy
Modern color blocking cuts the sweetness of sorbet shades.
Understated Greige
If spring nail designs feel too cute, go for an unexpected neutral shade instead.
TryEssies Wool Me Overfor a cool greige.
Spring Flowers
Merge the retro floral trend with themismatched nail trendfor the coolest spring manicure around.
Just dip the end of a bobby pin into your rainbow of polishes to create the daisies.
Pastel Tips
For a super-spring-y update on a French mani, try tips in contrasting pastels.
For a similar look, tryEssies Lilacismas the base andBusy Beelinefor the tips.
Butterfly Blues
Somedainty butterfly nail stickersmake any mani feel spring-readyeven if its yet to hit 50 degrees.
Try a dotting tool likethis onefor perfect circles every time.
Gilded Roses
A foiled gold background makes delicate pink roses feel extra special.
Animal-Print Hearts
Kickcow-print nailsup a notch and update the celeb-fave trend with some negative-space hearts.
Pastel Clouds
Spruce up thecloud nailstrend with a pastel purple background instead of a blue one.
Strawberry Nails
Fruit nailsare the epitome of spring nail art.
Seriously, does it get any cuter than these tiny berries?
Pink and Green
Light pink with green is one of springs prettiest color combinations.
Spring Daisies
Classic daisies get a sunny update with hot pink and orange centers.
TrySally Hansen in Beet-ing HeartandPeach Pleasefor a similar vibe.
Tiny Rhinestones
Amp up TikToks favorite jelly-nails trend by adding a sprinkling of dainty rhinestones.
To get the look, try this easynail art rhinestone kit.
