Miranda Priestly (from the film The Devil Wears Prada) claimed that florals just weren’t groundbreaking for spring. Yet, they remain a go-to for most, year-round. Whether you prefer a minimalist approach with French tips or an over-the-top one with rhinestone and pearl details, there’s a spring-inspired mani that will take your fancy. With ample room to experiment, you can play around with trends, textures, shades and shapes to bring your own custom touch to the look. Ahead, find our top nail art designs to recreate at home.
Minimalistic details
To start off simple, go for florals that are intricate and romantic. Experiment with tiny details, graphic lines and dainty illustrations to recreate the styles you like.
Tira recommends:
Nails Our Way Treat Coat Nail Enamel - Posh Provocateur
Elle 18 Nail Pops Nail Color - Shade 57
French florals
We love seeing two trends come together in a fun mani. This mashup of French nails and floral art is equal parts classic and quirky. Go in with a neutral shade for the base and get playful with the colours when it comes to the design and details.
Tira recommends:
Swiss Beauty Slay Nail Color - French Toast
Beauty People Jazz Nail Color - Happy Yellow
3D view
Made using acrylics, gel or embellishments, 3D florals can add a maximalist touch to your classic manicure. They range from simple pop-ups to hyper-realistic designs—you decide which version of this trend matches your energy.
Tira recommends:
Coloressence Regular Nail Paint - Pure White
Colorsoul Glam Nail Enamel - G18 Glitter Grey
Fine dine energy
These porcelain-themed nails are perfect for those with a taste for technique. The blue-and-white colour palette is equal parts simple, subtle and luxe.
Tira recommends:
Miss Nails Mini Pro Nail Polish - Blue For You
Garden glam
Floral doesn’t mean just petals. Play around with details like leaves, vines and other nature-inspired elements to bring a unique touch to your mani. If you have an artistic hand when it comes to nail art, go all out with some cute animal detailing for that extra edge.
Tira recommends:
Insight Cosmetics Purely Pastel Set Combo
Monochrome magic
A monochrome twist may be just what you need to take your floral nails up a notch. Need some contrast without overwhelming your senses? Some B&W is what to go for.
Tira recommends:
Faces Canada Ultime Pro Gel Lustre Nail Lacquer - Black Raven
Renee Cosmetics Mattitude Nail Paint - Chalk White
Ombré effect
Next time, maybe ditch the plain base for a dual-toned ombré effect. With some seamless blending, you’ll be able to create a perfect canvas for the floral art. Use bright colours for the initial layer and add white or black details to offset that.
Tira recommends:
Lakme Born This Way Nails Combo
O.P.I Nature Strong Nail Paint - Top Coat
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