9 Spring Nail Art Trends To Inspire Your Next Mani Appointment

Sure, spring is synonymous with flowers (Hang says that flowers will always be popular in spring), but that doesn’t mean that floral nail art needs to be boring. Here, she used light blue pastel flower decals against a fainted lavender backdrop for a pretty groovy look.

You can never go wrong with ombré, especially this season. “This design is a great way to rock bold colors subtly,” says Queenie. “It is flattering and a great grown-out manicure option.” Use it as an opportunity to try a fiery, eye-catching orange.

According to Goldstein, metallics make for the perfect neutral. “I like to refer to metallics as the ‘provocative neutral’,” she says. “They are versatile and add a bit of edge to any outfit.” She recommends doing metallic French tips, abstract designs, or accents to elevate your mani.

Minerva sees 3D nails with unique textures being huge this spring. (These disco nails are just *chef’s kiss*).

She says that these nail art is expanding to include embellishments that aren’t traditionally meant for your fingertips, such as real pearls and opal. She also predicts reflective materials — sequins, chrome, and foil — being used a lot as well. “In general, we’re seeing a very exploratory time in nails right now and I love it,” she says. “Bottom line is: we will not be holding back on our nail art this year.”

Going along with the 3D theme, Queenie suggests adding gold chrome accents to a neutral base. “This design is so chic and different but still neutral enough to wear on the daily,” she says.

If you’re looking for simple and minimal way to add something extra to a plain manicure, Goldstein suggests adding a small line of color against your cuticle. “This design is super easy to achieve, and the color variations are endless,” she says.

A vibrant polish paired with a negative space design makes quite the dynamic duo. “Negative space is such a timeless nail design concept that’s always trending,” says Queenie. She adds that bright colors, like this cheery sky blue, make for an edgier look — and edgy is always fun.

The French mani will be going very strong into the spring (and beyond everyone’s lifetime TBH). But this updated take, according to Goldstein, will be a softer, off-white cream version. “You will be seeing this trend all over the red carpet,” she says. “It’s very natural and approachable, adding sophistication to long or short nails.”

Can’t decide on one design? No problem. Queenie and Goldstein both love a playful mix of designs. “Try to wear different nail designs on each nail for a very unexpected look,” Queenie says. “This look is fun for nail lovers who love to rock different nail designs at once.”