The 35 Best Spring Nail Designs to Try in 2024

Intricate floral nail art looks especially fresh on a pale blue ombré base.

Perhaps no color signals spring’s arrival quite like green. Try a grassy shade for a cute twist on the classic French.

Combine two textural trends in one—matte finish and 3-D details—for a floral manicure that will catch everyone’s eye.

Chrome floral petals are the perfect foil (get it?) to a simple pink base.

Tiny pearlescent dots are like dew drops on the grass in this green mani.

Pastel French tips and little bumblebees—is anything more spring-coded?

The abstract, colorful patterns are so fun to emulate on your nails. See: Margot Robbie during the Barbie press tour.

Metallics have their place during springtime. We love this juxtaposition between gold chrome and bright jelly nails.

Update a classic French with a swipe of lavender polish down half the nail, as seen here.

The zodiac calendar starts anew in the spring (happy birthday, Aries!) so why not shout it out on your nails?

The strawberry harvest arrives in late spring, but there’s no reason not to brighten up your mani as soon as temps warm up.

A light, ethereal departure from florals.

A little bit mermaid, a little bit rave-y, this holographic mani is for the girls who can’t give up their shine, any time of year.

Intricate, realistic botanicals are best done by a professional—but well worth it.

Squiggles, straight lines, half moons—anything goes.

Bright colors not your thing? Go for a muted—but very on trend—grey or taupe as an alternative for your French tips.

Channel your inner alien superstar with ombré nails in one of the spring-iest color families.

A sprinkling of minimalist daisies on otherwise bare nails is sweet, simple, and surprisingly chic.

There’s something so sci-fi about graphic white lines on a glossy base.