If your nails aren’t miniature canvases that you (or your nail technician) can decorate with patterns, hues, and tiny works of art, then what are they? Yes, you could argue that their purpose is to protect your fingertips from repeated smushing, but we argue that their true purpose is to be painted and marveled at. Nothing, after all, improves your mood quite like a brand-new manicure.
Like anything else, manicures follow trends, so if you’re a true fashionista, you may have to put in some (or a lot of) work to stay on top of them. But don’t worry! To make your nail art selection process a little bit easier, we’ve compiled the newest and most fashionable nail art ideas into one extensive list. Should you not be the
#1 Space Cats in Neon
#2 Despite having very short nails, I still wanted to paint something, so I painted this little guy.
#3 Moon Phase Nails for the First Time! Gel Nail Art Overlay with Acrylic
#4 This time, I’m letting my daughter paint my nails! I think she did a fantastic job.
#5: Nails That Glow in the Dark! I’m Overjoyed With The Results of These
#6: Glass Stained Nails
#7: Adrenaline, Seratonin, and Cortisol as a Chemical Recipe for Fear
#8 My Own Pop Art Nails
#9 Alighted On My X-ray Specs For A Small Snake Investigation
#10 Joyful Pride
11 Wood Art Inspired by Ghibli, Made by Me, For Me
#12 Made The Decision To Do Some Art Nouveau Nails With A Retro Feel
#13 Had a great time making these
#14 Wave Painting: Art on Nails
#15 Candy Cane Mani Chrome
#16 Acquired The Pop Art/Comic Book Nail Trend. It took me only about six hours, but I’m hooked.
#17 Joyful Pride
#18 A client inquired about something she noticed on Instagram
#19 Spider’s Web
#20 Self-taught, I at last found the bravery to upload my own work
#21: My Brother’s Wedding Nails. I adore my tech so much because he never fails to do an incredible job!
#22 Good Sunday, everyone!
#23 Birthday Nails I’m really pleased with the designs that my nail lady freehands. Overlay of Gel on Natural Nails
#24 Blue Hues – Flowing Art for Nails
#25 I practiced doing my own hand-painted nails today!
#26 Is There A More Perfect Season For Spooky Nail Art?
#27 Mondrian, this is one of my first attempts at nail art!
#28 Complete Set of Hand-Painted Nail Art Dipping Nails
#29 I realize it’s basic and uninspired, but this is my first attempt at nail art!
#30 The Leak
#31 My First Experience with Nail Art. opted for a marble design
#32 Tokyo Drift Main Theme
#33 I Did Em All Because Couldn’t Decide On A Color
#34 Luminous Nails
#35 The Shining Skeletal
#36 Hand-painted orange gel nails on natural nails
#37 French Mini Daisy
#38 My Own Nails to Go With My Dress. I can’t show you the color-changing polish because of the heat wave!
#39 I’ve been having fun with nail art, and this is the result of my first complete set.
#40 Nail Art of Fried Eggs on My Short Nails
#41 Simplicistic Design
#42 Even though I’m still new to nail art, you guys have given me so much confidence!
#43 My Initial Try at Nail Art
#44 I’m wearing a Halloween manicure.
#45 Does Anyone Else Feel That Through Nail Designs, They’re Healing Their Inner Child?
#46 Continue Working on Your Smaller Nail Art. Took 3.5 Hours to Finish
#47 I put my fingernails in sweaters because they were cold. Funny me, I completed these over a month ago and forgot to post them.
#48 Only wished to match my kimono
#49 Adorable Henna Art and New Baby Pink Chrome Nails
#50 Adorable Henna Art and New Baby Pink Chrome Nails
#51 My Festive Nails. Handdrawn, no stickers used
#52 Dreamer
