Our monthly manicure appointment could not be more highly anticipated. We’ll look for every excuse to indulge in a little self-care - and to choose one of the many viral nail designs reigning supreme on our Pinterest boards. Whether you love everything gel nails, are partial to acrylic extensions or are a BIAB nails kind of gal, it’s safe to say that committing to a nail look can be tricky – when all of the 7 nail shapes are appealing in their own way, it’s not an easy task.
Some trends to consider right now? Hailey Bieber's viral glazed doughnut nails, micro French nails and ombre manicures. And that's only just the beginning. There’s every colour combination possible too, whether you’re partial to green nails, blue nails, pink nails, white nails or even neon nails.
One thing the masses have been googling of late is, ‘how to do cute nails,’ and ‘cute nail designs’ - and we couldn’t be more delighted. Make way for dainty floral designs, pretty nail stickers and sweet French tips.
Scroll on for your fix of the best cute nail designs for summer 2023 and beyond.
Best Cute Nail Designs; 2023
1 of 8Cute Butterfly Nails
This gold and pink manicure is surely one to screenshot – we adore the addition of the butterfly nail sticker. So cute!
Image credit: Instagram @beautybyzoeberkshire
2 of 8Cute Neon Nails
For cute nail designs look no further than this magical manicure. A pop of neon combined with dainty line design makes for the perfect summer nail design.
Image credit: Instagram @bynic_nails
3 of 8Cute Wedding Day Nails
Iram Shelton is one of the most sought after manicurists in the world right now. And with nail like this, it isn’t hard to see why. Diamond adornments and cute hearts make this ideal for wedding day nails or even Valentine’s day nails. Adorable.
Image credit: Instagram @Iramshelton
4 of 8Cute Flower Design Nails
Delicate flower nail art designs are always going to be cute. Iram revealed that her base shade of choice is OPI’s ‘Put it in neutral’.
Image credit: Instagram @Iramshelton
5 of 8Cute Pink Nails
Power pink nails are having a moment. These Barbie coloured beauties look particularly great when teamed with gold jewellery.
Image credit: Instagram @paintedbyjools
6 of 8Cute French Manicure
Cute nails needn’t be overcomplicated or childish. This dainty French manicure is minimalist but ultra-feminine.
Image credit: Instagram @paintedbyjools
7 of 8Cute Glazed Nails
Glazed nails but with a touch of cute. It’s fair to say that top nail artist Sonia is a dab hand at intricate nail art.
Image credit: Instagram @klawsbysonia
8 of 8Cute Black And White Nails
Cute yet modern, these nails by Alyx Lippiatt are worthy of a screenshot ahead of your next salon appointment.
Image credit: Instagram @alyxlippiatt
Now that you’re up to speed with the best cute nail designs for 2023, consider checking out our guide to removing gel nail polish - it could save you a trip to the salon and some money too.
Main image credit: Instagram @alyxlippiatt