If you’re looking for a way to add a touch of elegance and charm to your nails, a bow nail art design is the perfect choice. Whether you love a soft, dainty look or something a little more eye-catching, bows bring just the right amount of femininity without being over the top.
In this list, you’ll find minimalistic and classy designs on nude and natural bases, as well as a few bold and playful takes for when you want your nails to stand out. No matter your style, these bow nail art ideas are effortlessly chic and perfect for any occasion.
Let’s dive in, girlie!
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Classy bow nail art design
For a luxurious and elegant manicure, a clean base in a nude shade that closely matches your natural nail color will be the ultimate vibe. Add these subtle bows and you’ll adore the result.
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Simple and dainty
A milky white gel base, slightly translucent, will create a gorgeous natural clean manicure. For the daintiness, two slim bows accentuated with a chrome purple will do wonders.
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Gold bow nail art
Put your nail art skills to the test with this pretty gold bow nail art manicure that will make you feel more stylish and classy than ever.
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Pink bow nail art design
Pink will always be the best way to bring out that girlie side in the open. If you love a clean manicure that has a personal touch, try this idea.
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Light pink nail art design
A long almond shape covered in a gorgeous light pink with a pearly finish is the answer for those times you need something to match all the outfits you have on your mind.
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Blue bow nail art design
You’ll adore this bow nail design on your nails, I promise! The nude, matte base is just the perfect canvas for the blue line of color that spreads across all the nails, starting from the thumb.
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Pink aura
Back to the girlie vibes with this cute pink aura nail design in soft, blushing shades. Add bows, hearts, stars, or every other element that makes you feel in your young years.
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White French tip nail design
Elevate your French manicure with a pretty accent that will only manage to bring out that style even more. A sliver slim outline of the white line and cute bows seal the deal.
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Simple bow nail design
Choose your favorite nude base and prep your nails for a little bit more excitement with this pink bow that will be easy to DIY at home.
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Silver cat eye
Thinking of a stellar experience? These gorgeous silver nails will have you in love immediately. Save the design for your next salon appointment ASAP.
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Pink bow nail art
These cuties are ideal for those times you need a quick pick-me-up that is right at your fingertips. We slightly 3D bows, stars, hears and lots of little pearls to go along.
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Blue patterns
If you’re in the mood for the less boring kind of pretty, try this combination of blue patterns nail art. While it’s certainly fun, the clear base will give that clean and simple touch.
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Classy white tip nail design
To achieve that undeniably classy and elegant touch, you can never go wrong with a slime white tip line. Add the silver bow nail art for that extra touch of daintiness.
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Bow accessories
You’re not exactly a nail art guru, but want a quick and pretty bow manicure at home? You can always use pre-made accessories that you can seamlessly glue on.
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Chrome pink
Classy, but out of the ordinary? A little bit of chrome will go a long way. Try to elevate the already elegant French manicure with a pink metallic finish and a matching 3D bow nail art.
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Red cat eye
Perfect for around the holidays or simply when you feel like having the kind of red manicure that will catch glances and boost your sexiness.
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Glittery bliss
Add a little glittery sass to your day-to-day life or save this design now for your holiday manicure. It is pretty, simple to do, and very hard to pass by.
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Red French
Combine class with that femme fatale touch in this beautiful red French manicure. The little bow gold is just that element that completes the look.
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Red and white
Running out of white tip French nails ideas? Here’s a cute bow nail art design that will accessorize your basic manicure and give it a whole new breath.
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Glittery bow nail art
Ready for another DIY project that you can not miss? Try this glittery bow outline with matching swirly lines nail art and you won’t be disappointed, I promise!
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Red and gold bow nail design
These red bows with gold accents that add more dimension to the design are another gorgeous option for your simple holiday manicure.
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Classy black bows
If you’re in for a stunning classy manicure, this is it. I love the black bow with a ribbon that continues on the rest of the nails, on the clean nude base.
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Silver French
A milky white base with silver tips is probably a French manicure idea that wouldn’t come first to your mind. But observe how stunning it looks, completed by the matching thin bow.
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Red sparkly bow
Wrap your nails in some good, sparkly energy with this cute bow nail design that will have you into the Christmas spirit in no time.
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Delicate manicure
The Korean-style nail ideas are a trend that’s here to stay, and rightly so. If the glossy base doesn’t convince you alone, add a bow nail art design that matches the aesthetic just as much.
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Burgundy nail art
Just getting started with doing your gel manicure at home? Here’s a nail art idea that will make things easy for you, while keeping the style on point.
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Celebrating bow diversity
If you simply can’t choose only one bow nail art design and a single color to go with your whole manicure, you’ll love this idea for sure.
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Green bows and swirls
Simply gorgeous is the way to describe this manicure inspo. The thin metallic green lines on the nude base make an effect that you’ll want to recreate ASAP.
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Simple nail art
Simplicity goes a long way when it comes to your manicure, and here’s the only proof you’ll need today to sustain the fact!
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Blue bows
If cutesie is your vibe, this manicure with blue bow nail art and sparkly silver dots should get on that special Pinterest inspo board ASAP.
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Burgundy French
Back to the Frenchies with this simple and easy design that will make a great manicure for both at work and day-to-day life.
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Cherry red nails
A gorgeous shade of cherry red, a 3D bow nail art design, and some stars, everything placed on a pointy almond shape. Talk about sexy and dainty at the same time.
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Cute spring nails
Last but certainly not least, a design that combines pretty blue and yellow pastel shades with cute nail art for the ultimate warm season Kickstarter.
These designs prove that even the smallest details can make a big impact. Whether you prefer dainty and minimalistic styles or something a little more playful, bows add that perfect touch of charm and elegance. Try out your favorite design and let your nails make a statement!
