The It-Girl Guide To 50 Spring Nail Ideas You’ll See Everywhere In 2025

Floral nail art? For spring? Groundbreaking. This season spring nails ideas are anything but predictable. Naildesigns run the gamut of the garden to the galaxy, flitting effortlessly between sweet pops of pastel to bold intergalactic inspired chrome nails. Miranda Priestly would be proud.

Traditionally spring is a time of new beginnings and in beauty speak that’s code for ‘it’s time to try something new.’ Shed autumnaltones and dark polishes and welcome in a rainbow of colours, patterns and textures.

Celebrities are an endless source of nail inspiration. Last summer silver took centre stage thanks to the metallic theme of Beyonce’s renaissance tour. Smiley faces were a cute nod to Harry Styles’ manicure of choice and let’s not forget the parade of pink nails that swept into bars and onto beaches courtesy of Barbie mania. In fact, Madeleine Lallaway, nail expert and manicurist at ShoreditchNails, says, ’we can expect to see a lot of Taylor Swift inspired eras manis.’

Celebrity manicurist Stephanie Staunton predicts a rise in micro nail art, ‘Lots of dainty dotted florals, bees, fruits and more.Patterned french tips are big. Think, croc, leopard, tortoise and swirls. You can do this with dotting tools or nail art shapes.’

Colour wise the usual suspects are inevitably front and centre for spring. Nudenails, pastel yellows, soft pinks, and cornflour blues are perennially popular at this time of year. In terms of picking to compliment your skin tone Staunton says, ‘I feel everyone should be able to wear colours such as yellow, blue, green etc. You just need to pick which tone goes with your natural undertones. If you’re unsure hold a bottle of polish next to your veins in the wrist. If they look more highlighted it’s probably not the right shade for you. We want complimentary shades that make us glow.’

Scroll on for the very best spring nail designs to scroll and inspire ahead of your next manicure appointment - perfect for all nail shapes - that will take you well into summer.

The Best Spring Nail Designs 2025

Best Pastel Spring Nail Ideas

1. Pastel 3D Nail Art

Lallaway, predicts that ‘blooming gel or gems’ are going to be the hot requests at the nail bar. Pastel manicures are a sure fire winner come spring, try taking yours to the next level with 3D nail art.

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2. Glazed Mix And Match Nails

Clashing colour combinations are one of the hottest trends for spring but you don't have to pick bold neons to create nail dynamism, pastels work just as well. Saccharine peaches, lilacs and primrose yellows are toughened up with a chrome over coat. Pastels but make them pop.

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Best Negative Space Spring Nail Ideas

3. Muted Best Negative Space Nails

‘Mix-and-match mani’s are also trending and here to stay,’ Lallaway tells Grazia, ‘lately we’ve been seeing it with a mix of nail art designs and textured in a cohesive colour combination, often on a negative space background’.

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4. French Tips And Swirls

Nudenail girls listen up. If you're looking for a way to update a classic nude mani, look no further. Adding a colour tip or a swirl of a brighter shade takes your neutral mani from meh to mega in a flash.

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Best Floral Spring Nail Ideas

5. Floral French Tips Nails

French tipswill never go out of style, add two accent nails to recreate this look. You can even try DIY the floral print at home with a bobby pin.

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6. Retro Floral Nails

Yes, we know we said that florals for spring can be boring but bear with us. Bold colours, graphic petals, this floral nail design is anything but saccharine. It's punchy - petals, but make it punk.

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7. Daisy Print Nail Art

If you're a fan of DIY nail art then let us introduce you to your future floral fantasy, the daisy. One of the easiest floral patterns to create yourself - a toothpick, a white nail polish, yellow polish and a steady hand are all you need - the humble daisy still elevates any classic manicure.

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8. Glazed Pastel Floral Nails

Glazed nails but with a touch of spring. Pro nail artist Sonia, better known as @klawsbysonia knows how to finesse intricate nail art. Yellow and lilac make for sweet springtime clashing with jazzy gems making a bold centre piece.

9. Flower Nail Art

This nail set is showing us 'spring has sprung'! The flowers have been neatly hand painted and give the illusion of growing straight from the ground.

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Best Minimalist Spring Nail Ideas

10. Butter Yellow Nails

When Selena Gomez says yellow nails are a thing we listen. Since the popstar showcased her butter yellow mani at easter the term 'butter nails' the second most search lifestyle term on Google. Want in? Put nails a sunny shade in a matte finish and you're good to go.

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11. Orange Red Nails

If classic red are your usual calling card, heed Lallaway’s advice and opt for a rouge with an orange undertone - ‘they look much more striking in the sun!’

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12. Nude Nails

Is there anything more chic than a classic nude manicure? Universally flattering, nude nails suit every nail shape; long, short, square or round.

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13. Denim Nails

Bored of blueberry? Consider taking your colour cue from the catwalk where denim is currently reigning supreme and ask your manicurist for a denim hue to upgrade your blue.

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14. Minimal Mani

You can't go wrong with a delicate wash of nude-meets-pink for a spring or summer wedding. This bridal set was created by manicurist Milly Mason. Ask for a sheer polish - the trick is still being able to see the whites of the nail.

Best Spring French Tip Nail Ideas

15. Multi-Coloured French Tips

The new-gen french manicure has been appearing on the talons of the photographed and famous for a while now. Bella Hadid is a fan of yellow tips. A modern twist on the classic french manicure this nail design doesn't just look cute it's perfect for the indecisive too. If you’re a gel girlie, this is a good BIABnail idea for spring.

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16. Pink French Manicure With Embellished Charms

Kim Kardashian posted a Hello Kitty inspired nail design by celebrity nail artist Kim Kim last Easter weekend. If your idea of the perfect nail set involves a pink French manicure with embellished charms, this look is your calling for spring, plus it's quite easy to achieve.

17. Blue And White Almond Nails

One pattern doesn't fit all. This spring it's not just colour combos that are clashing, patterns are too. Daisies, stars, checkerboard...get creative with your motif choice and choose a different design for each nail. We love this chic china blue paired with clean white too, this is our favourite type of almond shaped nails.

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Best Bright and Bold Spring Nail Ideas

18. Glazed Blue Porcelain Nails

Your grandmother's china is the unlikely inspiration for one of spring's breakout nail trends. Elegant but bold, this classic pattern deserves a place in your saved folder. The ideal combination? A deep, rich blue paired with a cool, fresh white nail polish.

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19. Cartoon Nail Art

Remember when everyone put smiley faces on their nails because Harry Styles put smiley faces on his nails? Well, they're back. This time round try pairing them with flowers, hearts, stars or any other cute cartoon that you'd doodle in your notebook.

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20. Chrome 3D Nails

According to the in-salon nail pros texture is going to be the big talking point for nails this year. Chrome, mix-and-match colourways and pastel colours will be elevated with ‘various textures and nail art looks,’ observes Lallaway.

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21. Weird Girl Manicure

The high priestess of glazed doughnut nails Hailey Bieber, has been seen flaunting two spring nail trends at once with her recent mix-and-match blooming gel sets proving that they must be a thing.

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22. Chrome Neon Mix & Match Nails

If the weather can't provide the spring sunshine then your nails certainly can. Acid greens, electric orange, vibrant purples are a sure fire way to brighten up the greyest of days. Want more? Add a chrome finish to take things up a notch.

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23. Neon Flame Nails

As the months get warmer and festival season approaches, nail artist Kim Kim says, 'I’m expecting to see colourful and neon shades, bringing the party to the manicure. Neon greens and yellows are classics that give you the brightest effect'.

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24. Coloured Chrome Nails

If you’ve dedicated yourself to chrome nail designs then now is the perfect time to experiment with coloured mirror chromes, which - according to Lallaway - are a ‘great way to accentuate any outfit.’ Sold.

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Best Glazed and Sheer Spring Nail Ideas

25. Clean Cuticles

A subtle and classy spring nail idea - this has to be the cleanest cuticle we’ve seen, @kkdnails specialises in nudes. Stephanie Staunton tells Grazia, ‘for more subtle looks sheer shades will add a healthy glow and a little something extra without being too full on.’

26. Balletcore Nails

Coquette nails have been dominating our fees for a while now and the trend for sweet, pink nails that fit into the balletcore aesthetic is an extension of that. Bows, hearts ribbons, ballet slippers...adorn your pretty manicure with accessories that are on pointe.

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Glazed Mix And Match Nail Ideas

27. Ombre Glazed Nails

The trend for ombre nail designs shows no sign of slowing down. Why? It's a fun way to combine two, or even three, of your favourite colours. The shimmery tip is, in our humble opinion, the perfect way to blend a little disco vibe into your nail set too.

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28. Glazed Blueberry Milk Nails

‘We’ve been seeing a lot of Glazed or Milky versions of classic spring colours- looks like ‘butter-milk’ or ‘glazed blueberry milk’ mani’s,’ confirms Madeline Lallaway. Why tick off one trend when you could tick off three? Blueberry milk. Tick. Chrome. Tick. Glazed. Tick. Look no further for a nail set triple threat.

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Best Almond-Shaped Spring Nail Ideas

29. Mix And Match Nail Set

Indecisiviness is bang on trend. Usher in the mix-and-match trend in bold style with a matte finish. The colour spectrum is your oyster.

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30. Butterfly Nail Art

Spring is butterfly season. Delicate wings fluttering onto nail tips make a lovely change from daisies and primroses. Add some detail to any simple set.

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31. Glitter Tips

@nailsbykhristy gives lessons in the perfect sheer nude for spring. The micro French manicure ticks many trend boxes, plus we adore the sleek, almond extensions for elongating finger tips. Screenshot now!

Best Abstract Spring Nail Ideas

32. Neon Swirl Nails

Get ahead of the summer nail game with this colourful set, in bright clashing colours - no precision required. A stack of rings is the only accessory you need.

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33. Striped Nail Design

Take a pale base colour and pair it with a bold version of the same shade (we love this pale pink contrasted with a neon fucshia). A solid stripe down the centre of each nail is an easy way to nod to the graphic nail trend.

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34. Watermelon Aura Nails

Watermelon sugar! To create this fruity set, ask your nail technician for a mix of aura nails and a barely-there french manicure.

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Best Pearl and Iridescent Spring Nail Ideas

35. Pearl Party

Think nude with a touch of glamour, adding some subtle, pearly accents with a splodge of nail glue can be a simple way to create elevated look. @Iramshelton never fails to impress with her dazzling manicures.

36. Seashell Nails

Have you ever seen nails so pretty?

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37. Pearl-descent Nails

This is a spring wedding manicure if I’d ever seen one.

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Best 3D and Textured Spring Nail Ideas

38. 3D Mix & Match Nails

Even if you’re already well acquainted with 3D nails, prepare to take things up a notch. ‘As textured nails become more and more popular, we’re seeing a lot of variation in how people use things like 3D gel to create looks on the nail - the 3D blob look was really trending in 2023, but now we’re seeing a lot of shapes and characters in 3D too,’ says Lallaway.

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39. Mermaid Nails

Mermaid meets florals, the pastel colours here are so fitting for the season.

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40. Pink Floral 3D Nails

For those who adore a classic manicure with a pretty feminine twist.

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41. Sunset 3D Nails

We’re calling this set summer is on the horizon, when June hits consider making the change to brighter and bolder hues.

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Best Short And Chic Spring Nail Ideas

42. Cherry French Tip Nails

Perk up a basic french manicure by adding cute nail art, a few colours and designs can make the world of a difference. Who would of though flowers and cherries are one true pairing?

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43. Baby Spring Nails

Dainty nail art is very spring coded, Staunton predicts bees and florals will reign.

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44. Mint Green Nails

Sometimes a single colour is enough, especially if its as striking as this mint green, which is perfect balance between muted and vibrant. A easy nail idea for spring.

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Best Aura and Ombré Spring Nail Ideas

45. Yellow Aura Nails

These nails have a kiss of yellow which looks stunning, Stephanie says, ‘cool tones suit pastels, lighter colours and jewel tones. For yellow nails I would go for very pale buttery shades.’ Like this one below.

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46. Pastel Ombré Nails

These nails are so dreamy, soft blue hues, lavenders and pastel tones encapsulate spring.

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47. Pastel Patterned French Tips

Patterned french tips are having a moment evidently; just scroll up and see.

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Best Celeb-Inspired Spring Nail Ideas

48. Cherry Mani

Kourtney Kardashian has doubled down on sweet manicures.

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49. Lavender Tips

Not Ella Mai leaning into the lavender milk nail trend.

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50. Iridescent Glazed Nails

Manicurist Stephanie did these doughnut glazed iridescent nails for Leigh-Anne Pinnock, it’s Hailey Bieber to the core.

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How To Make Your Manicure Last Longer

‘Cuticle oil!’ According to Lallaway a daily dose of nourishing cuticle oil is, ‘the best thing you can do is keep your nails and cuticles moisturised, as it helps with both nail health, and manicure retention.’ She suggests wearing gloves when participating in things like cleaning because it stops the nails being used as a toll and taking a hit.’ Noted.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..