29 April Nail Ideas to Complement Your Springtime Aesthetic

April is best known for its spring showers that bring May flowers. However, rather than matching your nails to the rainy days expected, take this month to tap into the overall brighter, more cheerful energy associated with spring. April is the perfect time to trade those darker winter manicures for pastel hues and lots of floral nail art, and right now, plenty of springtime nail ideas are filling our feed. Whether you do your nails at home or have a standing appointment at your local salon, consider recreating one of these 29 nail ideas we’ve compiled below.

Berry Skittles

For a fun, spring-inspired take on the viral Skittle nail, try a gradient purple palette. We like how the manicure starts with a deeper shade of the hue on the thumb and lightens up to lavender on the pinky.

Solid Turquoise

With the right color choice, a simple manicure can be instantly upgraded. Here, Tiffany blue-colored nails steal the spotlight, making the blue-green manicure a conversation starter.

Easter Pastels

Nothing says spring quite like a pastel manicure. Instead of settling on a single pale polish, paint each nail a different color for a mesmerizing look that’s anything but basic.

Fruity Chic

You can never go wrong with a barely-there nail polish. But why stop there when a few strategically placed fruit decals take the manicure up a notch?

Dainty Florals

If you favor florals, consider this nail art design. Reminiscent of pressed flowers, this handpainted floral manicure is equal parts feminine and cheery.

Mismatched Primary Colors

When paired with a bold color palette, the classic mismatched manicure gets a whole new spin. Featuring grids, squiggles, swirls, and more, this design definitely stands out.

Matte Pastel Blobs

Concentrating these abstract, pastel nail blob designs towards the bottom of the nail creates a more sophisticated take. Rather than an expected glossy finish, a matte topcoat gives the nails more of an artsy feel. The result is nothing short of stunning.

Checkerboard Pop

This checkerboard mani makes a major statement with black, white, and red polish. Opting for a mix of solid red and patterned nails keeps the look exciting.

Funky Plaid

Long nails provide plenty of prime real estate for an out-of-the-box, artistic manicure like this one. The eclectic color pairing gives the nails a spring vibe.

Hot Pink Aura

This tri-colored aura manicure is simply stunning. We love how the aura center morphs from hot pink to bright orange. Not to mention, bubblegum pink is the perfect backdrop for the aura effect.

Milky Swirls

A creamy, milky manicure is a perfect choice no matter the time of year. However, adding swirls and abstract designs makes the mani feel more playful for spring.

Rainbow Tips

Colored French manicures are a playful, springtime take on the classic design. Since settling on one shade is hard, choose a different one for each tip.

Blue Reverse French

Nothing is as quite as playful as a reverse French manicure done in a bright blue and pale nude combination. The shorter length and square shape offer an elevated touch.

Golden Touch

Pair Tiffany blue polish with gold glitter swirls for an avant-garde manicure. A bit of negative space adds an extra wow factor to the look.

3D Pearls

Hot on the heels of the coquette manicure trend comes this ultra-girly French set replete with a sprinkling of pearls. To recreate this look, start with a jelly-pink base and coat the tips of the nails with white polish. Then, adhere a few pearls to the nails.

Mocha Mousse

Mocha mousse is the Pantone color of the year, so naturally, it is destined to show up in our manicures. This creamy, gradient look features different shades of brown and is anchored with a dainty floral design.

Green Marble

Give your marble manicure a new lease on life with this beautiful green and white color palette. The more abstract and imperfect the marbling, the better.

Pretty in Pink

So much more than a standard pink manicure, this glitter-tinged version is so eye-catching. A hot pink polish is refreshing for spring, but you could also opt for a more seasonal pastel pink tone.

A Mint Moment

For a fresh and fun manicure, embrace a minty polish. The ombré effect adds an ethereal, elegant edge to the look.

Neon Rainbow Nails

This neon rainbow manicure is the perfect April pick-me-up. Just looking at this striped set will boost your mood.

Short and Sweet

If you want a unique twist on the classic floral manicure, consider this bright white look topped with dainty flower details. For extra gloss, finish the nails with a super shiny topcoat.

A Pop of Color

Neon green makes for a mesmerizing mani on its own, but the right nail art can take the look to even greater heights. In this case, black, gray, and white swirls are the cool design of choice.

Marigold Moment

A marigold manicure is so vivid and vibrant. The yellow-orange polish is such an uplifting, electrifying shade, making it perfect for the season.

Oversized Dots

Polka dot manicures are so chic, and there are so many ways to wear them. For April, we’re leaning into this oversized version. Pair sage green and cream polish for a polished spring aesthetic.

Negative Space Nails

Pops of pink, yellow, and orange make this negative space mani on-trend for spring. To give your nails a pretty flair, add a rhinestone or pearl detail.

Dressed Up Tips

Neutral tones collide with an oversized floral design for an easy-on-the-eyes manicure. Thanks to a barely-there base, the floral details and French tips take center stage.

Gold Asymmetrical French

If you prefer a hint of metallic color, try this asymmetrical French manicure. The thick swipes of gold metallic polish across the tips give the set a futuristic feel.

Double Detailed

As we all know, floral nail art is a given in April. The vibrant floral squares add a cutesy pop to the nude set.

Dainty Florals

There’s something so sweet about colorful floral nail art—and these blooms are super cute. For an all-out look, throw in multicolor French tips for bold contrast.

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