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
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
My Christmas Set! I’m So Proud, And These Are Definitely My Favourite So Far
I Did Some Rainbow Marble On Jelly Glitter
5 Hours Later... All Art Done By Me
Gradient Clouds Nail Art
Hand Painted Acrylics I Did On Myself
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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Please say someone else here understands why the middle fingers are short 😳
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
Reposting This Design I Created Back In May
Like Or Too Much?
Hand Painted Floral Nail Design
Sponge Bob Nail Art!
Trippy Glowing Nails
If I can't find a nail tech to do these, then I don't want nails anymore
Morning Matcha With A Side Of Fresh Nails
First Ever Time Getting Nail Art! I've Been Eyeing Up This Simple Design For Years
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!
Fried Egg. I’m In Love!
Okay So These Aren't My Nails
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.
Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away Nail Art
Loving The Abstract Nail Art On These Press Ons!
Got A New Client And She Asked For Some Fun Nail Art!
New Nail Art
Just Bought Supplies And, After Watching Several Tutorials, Thought I’d Try Some Halloween Nail Art For My First Go
Nail Art I Did Myself
Love When Clients Want To Twin
These Nails Are Giving Me All The Summer Vibes!
Let My Nail Techs 7 Year Old Daughter Design My Nails! She Picked Everything!
Getting Back Into Nail Art With Spider-Man Nails
Junji Ito Uzumaki Spiral Inspired Set
Did Some Fluid Art And Went For A Halloween Theme
Purple Magnetic With A Touch Of Cheetah
I Did My Nails For The First Time, What Do You Think?
Very good job for the first time. I cant get my nails to look this good
My Very Amateur Spooky Nail Art
Very good attempt They are pretty nice for being amatuer You cant be a Picaso from the first attempt
Inspired By A Japanese Nail Trend From A Year Or Two Back But Finally Felt Confident To Paint It On My Client
70's Nails Vibe! Also, If I Never Have To Do This Design Again, That Would Be Great
My Nail Tech Is Helping Me To Live My Best Life
My Pop Art Nails Done By Tya At Pressed Nail Bar Cleveland
Tried Some More Nail Art To Keep Me Sane During Lockdown. Inverted Flowers On Natural Nails!
Tortoise Shell Gel Nails Using Blooming Gel
I’ve Been Teaching Myself Gelx For A Few Weeks, And Decided I’d Try Mail Art Tonight For The First Time
I’ve Been Listening To Bowie On Repeat And This Felt Fitting!
Second Attempt At Nail Art
Did My Nye Nails Last Night
I like the design, but it's bugging me that the nails are different lengths
Most Creative Set I’ve Done
Clase Azul Nail Art
I don’t know how people can stand having their nails that long. Too many things can go wrong🫤!
Alice In Wonderland Nail Art On My Natural Nails
Caramel Swirl Marble
Nails I Did Lately, Gel Polish On Natural Nails
Wiggly Eyes
Fall Vibes
Kipper, nails polish and art is really challenging that is way better than i could do
Tried Almond Shape For The First Time & Told The Nail Artist To Pick A Design, She Didn’t Disappoint
Brown Nail Art With Regular Polish
First Try At Nail Art! I Used Gel. Feel Free To Give Tips And Constructive Criticisms
Most of them were very creative, but nothing I would do. Not my thing.
Most of them were very creative, but nothing I would do. Not my thing.
