Springtime nail ideas are all about embracing the fresh, lively energy of the season. As the flowers bloom and the days get warmer, it’s the perfect time to swap out wintery hues for light, airy pastels, delicate florals, and playful pops of color.
Whether you’re drawn to soft, minimalist designs or bold and artistic creations, there’s a spring-inspired manicure waiting to brighten your look. This list brings together a variety of spring nail designs, from subtle nude bases with dainty floral accents to vibrant, sunshine-ready shades that make a statement.
Whether you prefer effortless elegance or something a little more fun, these inspos will have your nails looking fresh, stylish, and ready for the season ahead!
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Cute pastel nails
Pretty shades of pink, green, and yellow pastels and colorful yet simple floral nail art designs that totally match the spring vibe. Your short nails will never look this cute again.
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Green and white Frenchies
Embrace the spring with a classy design that uses white, light green, and pretty flowers to represent the freshness of a new season. The slightly rounded stiletto is also on point for this one.
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Yellow nail design
If you love a basic manicure but wish to get over the boredom and embrace the sunny vibes, a colorful French tip nails design will never disappoint. This shade of yellow is stunning, while the bee only adds that playfulness to the mix.
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Classy florals
Floral nail art designs are a hit around this time of year. Instead of the classy ones, try this dainty and rather elegant idea with roses and pearl outlines that will boost your confidence in no time.
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Orange tips
If you’re a long-nails girlie to the core, this gorgeous spring nail art idea needs to be on your spring inspiration Pinterest board ASAP. The light orange and the accompanying flower are just the right color for the transition between seasons.
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Springtime nail ideas
Hot pink and yellow are such a brilliant color combo! It is classy, fun, and even sexy in a way that can’t be replicated with any other mix. Show the world you’re ready for the fun and book that appointment.
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Blue and copper
Simple, classy, and undeniably gorgeous is the vibe going on for this one. The light blue and copper color is to die for, while the French nail design and delicate swirls manage to only make things even more divine if it is possible.
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Gold and pink accents
Match your gold jewelry with your manicure or, even better, use your manicure as your best finger accessory with these melting gold tips and frames. For the extra color, pink will exceed expectations.
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Lime green nails
Green is a very popular color in the springtime nail ideas spectrum, and we can definitely see why. Besides the obvious freshness vibes it exudes, it is a pretty versatile color when it comes to nail art combos you can explore with it.
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Glass tips and chrome purple nail art
One of the things I love the most about spring nails is the room they give for exploring. Here’s an idea of how you can add to your simple manicure that touch of fun and exciting.
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Blue stiletto nails
Vacation nails or simply the perfect manicure for the transition between spring and summer, don’t you think? This light blue nail art on a stiletto shape will turn heads left and right.
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Colorful springtime nail ideas
Here’s a mix of nail art that will keep you on your fingertips, if you know what I mean. If you get bored pretty quickly with your manicure, a solution is to diversify your nail art game and trick your mind into a longer appointment gap.
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Light green beauties
The pastel shade of light green you didn’t know you needed in your at-home kit untill now. This is one of the colors that give spring vibes with or without the suggestive nail art for sure.
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Hot yellow and orange nails
I admit, this is one of the designs I would rather wear as a summer nail design, but if you love your manicure bold and bright as soon as the sun starts emanating hotness, you’ll find this idea to be just perfect for spring.
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Greens and gold
Keep the base simple and leave your nail artist room for creativity. Here’s a design with two shades of green and gold accents that will surely make you pass the next 2-3 weeks being more empowered.
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Sharp stiletto and 3D nail art
A dangerously sexy spring manicure for you? We need a sharp stiletto, soft airbrushed pink shades, yellow tips, 3D nail art, and some little crystals glued to the base.
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Chrome blue
Stunning is the description that goes perfectly with this blue chrome manicure. The mermaid vibes are there for sure! For that spring touch, a simple flower nail art that is textured, in contrast with the rest of the manicure, will do.
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Pretty nail art
If you’re not yet ready to go all in with the bright pop of colors and you want to keep the delicate look on point, this nail art that looks drawn in colorful pencils on a sheet will be perfect for you.
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Springtime to summer transition
We are not ready yet for the pool parties, but these pink nails with nail art will make it seem like that time is just around the corner. Maybe it’s the clear 3D water droplets.
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Rainy weather
Spring often comes with rainy weather. If you find comfort in the days when it pours, why not capture the vibe on your nails? A simple nude base and a cute nail art that you can recreate at home is all it takes.
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Pink aura
If you’re going for classy and stylish at the same time, this pink aura manicure with dashes of shimmery textured lines is the only inspo you’ll need.
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Long springtime nail ideas
Long nails, green sparkles, and cherry blossom nail art. What more can you ask from springtime nail ideas? This one combines the softness with the boldness amazingly.
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Aura purple nails idea
If you’re thinking simple and stylish, these purple aura nails glazed with a pearly chrome coat are one of those designs you’ll want to save right now for later use.
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Floral French
Looking for a classy spring nail idea that will give you that timeless look while also being in tune with the season? A slim white tip and blue petals that imitate the shape will recreate the effect you’re looking for.
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Cute spring nails
In the same spirit as the manicure above, we have a more DIY-friendly version of the floral French right here. I love the color palette of this one as well.
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Matte blue and flowers
Matte dark blue as the canvas for a floral spring nail art? Bet this idea wouldn’t have come easily to your mind. Nevertheless, you can’t deny that it has kind of a majestic quality look to it.
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Floral springtime nail ideas
This simple flower nail art design, daisies if I’m not mistaken, on a nude shade close to the skin color, is one of the most elegant and feminine manicures you’ll find in this springtime nail ideas list.
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Delicate blue flowers
A creamy white base and some dainty blue flowers that are inspired by the painting in the picture. I don’t know about you, but from here it looks like the nail artist totally nailed the look (pun intended).
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Gold outlines
This gorgeous manicure is one of those designs that you can’t bring yourself to do anything around the house wearing it, afraid that you might mess it up somehow. It looks like a work of art in the nail art world.
No matter your style, these springtime nail ideas offer the perfect way to embrace the season’s fresh and vibrant energy. From soft florals to cheerful pastels, there’s a design for every mood and occasion. So, whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, let your nails bloom alongside the season!
Feeling like a little more spring inspo wouldn’t hurt? I’ve got you covered, girlie:
