Warning: These nail art ideas may cause extreme jealousy and an overwhelming desire to promptly schedule your next appointment at the salon! So, if you’re not prepared to have the most enviable nails in town, it may be best to turn back now.
Jokes aside, if you thought that simply painting your nails a solid color or adding polka dots was enough to fuel your nail technician’s inner artist, then you’re in for a delightful surprise, our colored-nail friend. It’s 2023, and nail art has never witnessed such a wave of insane talents. Gone are the days of plain old manicures, as creative nail art designs and intricate subjects have become the norm.
We’ve searched high and low to bring you the most fabulous nail art pictures and provide your artsy self with ample inspiration for your next style. Or, if you prefer, simply replicate these designs as they are — no judgment here! From cute nails adorned with cartoon characters to geometric styles that will leave you in awe, this nail art designs gallery is so extensive to really have it all. And if you’re feeling extra daring, you’ll find there are even some more simple nail design ideas you can try yourself at home!
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and take a look, share this post with your stylish friends, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones! Let’s see which nail art styles reign supreme.
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100% Hand Painted Winnie The Pooh Set I Did For My Client. We’re All Just A Bunch Of Kids At Heart, Even In Adulthood
My Tech Who Says “I’m Not Great With Nail Art” Did These Yesterday
Springtime Nails
The Design My Nail Tech Came Up With When I Asked For Something Psychedelic
My Idea Of "Holiday" Nails Is A Bit Different This Year
Abstract Nail Art
Galaxy Nail Art
I Did Some Rainbow Marble On Jelly Glitter
My Christmas Set! I’m So Proud, And These Are Definitely My Favourite So Far
Sunset Nail Design
5 Hours Later... All Art Done By Me
Dream Cats
Gradient Clouds Nail Art
Hand Painted Acrylics I Did On Myself
Nail Art
Have To Start Fall Nails At Some Point
Probably A Bit Overdone Right Now But These Pop Art Nails Are So Cool!
They remind me of highlighters or something Lisa Frank
Snake Nails
I’ve Been Trying So Hard To Up My Nail Art Game This Past Year. I Started Out With Zero Skill Or Confidence And Am Happy With How I’m Improving!
Water Marble Done With Violet Nightmares, Purple Slushie, And Lavender Syrup By Holo Taco
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Spooky Halloween Nail Art Handpainted By Me!
I have a good friend that would LOVE these (because she LOVES Halloween and cats). But I don't know if she would wear her nails like this.
Used My Airbrush For The First Time On A Client And I Love The Result!
My First Time Having Any Kind Of Nail Art
Like Or Too Much?
Reposting This Design I Created Back In May
Hand Painted Floral Nail Design
Hand Painted Vines. My Girl’s A Gem
Trippy Glowing Nails
If I can't find a nail tech to do these, then I don't want nails anymore
Beetlejuice
Sponge Bob Nail Art!
Pac-Man Nail Art I Tried
First Ever Time Getting Nail Art! I've Been Eyeing Up This Simple Design For Years
Morning Matcha With A Side Of Fresh Nails
My New Favourite Nails! This Set Took Me Approximately 5 Hours - Totally Worth It
Getting Back Into The Nail Art. Some Cute Lil Stars This Week!
Autumn Nail Art
Fried Egg. I’m In Love!
Okay So These Aren't My Nails
Nail Art I Did On Myself Today
Never Been A Fan Of Christmas Themed Nail Art, But I Do Like Bits Of Glitter And There… This Is The Compromise That Me And My Nail Tech Reached!
It's beautiful but I don't get where the compromise between Christmas and your nails is at.