By Elise Tabin
April is best known for its spring showers that bring May flowers. However, rather than matching your nails to the rainy days expected, take this month to tap into the overall brighter, more cheerful energy associated with spring. April is the perfect time to trade those darker winter manicures for pastel hues and lots of floral nail art, and right now, plenty of springtime nail ideas are filling our feed. Whether you do your nails at home or have a standing appointment at your local salon, consider recreating one of these 29 nail ideas we’ve compiled below.
Berry Skittles
For a fun, spring-inspired take on the viral Skittle nail, try a gradient purple palette. We like how the manicure starts with a deeper shade of the hue on the thumb and lightens up to lavender on the pinky.
Solid Turquoise
With the right color choice, a simple manicure can be instantly upgraded. Here, Tiffany blue-colored nails steal the spotlight, making the blue-green manicure a conversation starter.
Easter Pastels
Nothing says spring quite like a pastel manicure. Instead of settling on a single pale polish, paint each nail a different color for a mesmerizing look that’s anything but basic.
Fruity Chic
You can never go wrong with a barely-there nail polish. But why stop there when a few strategically placed fruit decals take the manicure up a notch?
Dainty Florals
If you favor florals, consider this nail art design. Reminiscent of pressed flowers, this handpainted floral manicure is equal parts feminine and cheery.
Mismatched Primary Colors
When paired with a bold color palette, the classic mismatched manicure gets a whole new spin. Featuring grids, squiggles, swirls, and more, this design definitely stands out.
Checkerboard Pop
This checkerboard mani makes a major statement with black, white, and red polish. Opting for a mix of solid red and patterned nails keeps the look exciting.
Funky Plaid
Long nails provide plenty of prime real estate for an out-of-the-box, artistic manicure like this one. The eclectic color pairing gives the nails a spring vibe.
Neon Rainbow Nails
This neon rainbow manicure is the perfect April pick-me-up. Just looking at this striped set will boost your mood.
