Flower nail designs remain a go-to for many, especially in spring. (We know, we know—how groundbreaking). But just because something is expected doesn’t mean it can’t be special or fun. Flowers are synonymous with other seasons, like summer, for good reason.
“Flowers are delicate and beautiful, so it’s no surprise that people love them around their house, on their clothing, or as nail art,” says celebrity and Chanel nail artist Betina R. Goldstein. “As we see flowers blooming around us in nature, I believe it inspires us to embrace warmer weather.”
There’s a practicality to it. Among the many nail art designs, flower nails are accessible to everyone and can be custom-made however you want. “Floral designs are easy to DIY at home,” agrees celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen. “It’s also easy to request in salons with the versatility of many color combinations.”
For this summer, celebrity nail artist Mo Qin predicts crystal, cat-eye, and pastel floral designs will be trending everywhere. Goldstein likes drawing her favorite flowers, peonies, tulips, or poppies for her designs and opts for classic colors such as pink, lavender, yellow, and pops of green. Though she likes to keep it simple and focus the art solely on the florals, Nguyen says you can mix and match with other trends for something fun and unexpected.
“Pairing daisies with French tips is so cute and extremely popular,” Nguyen says. “[So are] ombré, aura, chrome, and 3D-molded flowers with rhinestones or pearls.”
So if you’re looking for some mani and pedi inspiration this spring (or beyond), below are 33 of the best flower nail art ideas. Be sure to bookmark this page for later.
- Among the many nail art designs, flower nails are accessible to everyone and can be custom-made however you want.
- Crystal, cat-eye, and pastel floral designs will be trending everywhere. You can also expect to see peonies, tulips, or poppies in classic colors such as pink, lavender, yellow, and pops of green.
