21 Nail Ideas for Spring to Welcome Warmer Weather and Longer Days (2025)

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Sheer Cherry Blossom Nails Iridescent Lavender Nails Pastel Skittle Velvet Nails 3D Sheer Watercolor Cherry Blossom Nails 3D Dewdrop Mismatched Mani Abstract Cornflower Nails Ombré Pastel Swirl Nails Art Deco Green and White French Tips Bedazzled Strawberry Milk Nails Blinged-Out Bubblegum Pink Stiletto Nails Cheerful Rainbow Daisy Nails Colorful Spring Confetti French Tips Dual-Finish Lavender Nails Nostalgic ‘90s Pastel Checkered Nails Green and Cream Spring Mani Hot Pink Floral Bling Nails Textured Iridescent Pink and Purple Aura Nails Textured Pastel Swirls Vintage Floral Pastel Velvet Glass Nails Watercolor Garden Rose Nails Wildflower Bouquet Nails References

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After what feels like an eternity, spring is about to open up our winter-chapped souls to a world full of color (not to mention warmer weather and longer days). And just like every spring before it, it's going to revive us from the inside out, altering everything from our moods to our wardrobes and beauty routines.

Ready to embrace the blissful, blooming warmth? Let's kick things off with some seriously stunning spring nail ideas. Ahead, peruse 21 manicures, including fun floral designs, unique abstract aesthetics, and ethereal finishes that perfectly capture the allure of the season.

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Sheer Cherry Blossom Nails

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Spring is synonymous with cherry blossom season. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens created these gorgeous blossom-dotted almond-shaped nails, the base of which could be described as soap nails—sheer, a touch milky, and the prettiest pale shade of pink. Meanwhile, the flowers can be created with a dotting tool, nail art brush, nail glue, and pink rhinestones.

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Iridescent Lavender Nails

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No time for nail art? You can't go wrong with solid pastel manicures for spring. This year, lavender is one of the top-recommended hues, while iridescent is one of the most suggested finishes.

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Pastel Skittle Velvet Nails

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Again, iridescent pastel manis are a no-brainer for spring. This one was crafted with velvet cat eye nail polishes and accented with a white and grass-green outline.

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3D Sheer Watercolor Cherry Blossom Nails

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Love the cherry blossom nail art idea but want to take it a step further? Nail artist San Sung Kim created this gorgeous sheer watercolor design with 3D blooms and dainty little ladybugs.

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3D Dewdrop Mismatched Mani

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3D nails continue to trend, and the aesthetic works especially well for the season. Above, you can see how clear builder gel droplets take on the appearance of fresh dew, a staple of springtime.

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Abstract Cornflower Nails

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You can achieve a spring-ready nail look without a flower or dewdrop in sight, though. Here, cornflower blue polish serves as the backdrop for some simple, high-contrast nail art that looks fresh for spring.

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Ombré Pastel Swirl Nails

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We love an ombré moment, and this design might just be one of our faves. It combines the sheer soap nail aesthetic with a bold pop of color, checking two of spring's biggest nail trend boxes.

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Art Deco Green and White French Tips

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For a whimsical spring manicure, consider a vintage-inspired nail design. We're swooning over this green ombré art deco design (which would look just as lovely with a glossy finish, if that's more your thing).

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Bedazzled Strawberry Milk Nails

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For a simple yet stunning spring manicure, start with a strawberry milk base. Then use nail glue to adhere rainbow gems across each nail in the layout of your choosing. Voila!

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Blinged-Out Bubblegum Pink Stiletto Nails

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Speaking of gems, take a moment to behold this bubblegum beauty! This glitzy manicure is perfect for birthday celebrations or anyone who simply wants to stand out.

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Cheerful Rainbow Daisy Nails

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You can achieve an eye-catching spring nail look without loads of length. Start with a different cheerful color on each nail, then use a dotting tool and nail brush to create a daisy on top. For a touch of bling, add a rhinestone to the center of each bloom.

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Colorful Spring Confetti French Tips

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An easy yet impactful spring nail art idea? Confetti French tips. Simply select a fun confetti nail topper and apply it halfway down your nails. You can do this on bare nails or over the base color of your choice.

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Dual-Finish Lavender Nails

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This lavender manicure takes dual-finish design to the next level. Not only is it matte, it's textured, too! Suffice it to say, this is one spring nail idea that might be best left up to the pros to recreate.

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Nostalgic ‘90s Pastel Checkered Nails

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Speaking of multiple finishes, check out this nostalgic '90s pastel checkered manicure. In a way, it reminds us of Taco Bell. But then again, it's also giving drippy mint vibes with a hint of race car aesthetic. Whatever it is, we're obsessed.

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Green and Cream Spring Mani

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Matcha green and creamy butter yellow are among March's most popular nail colors. When used together, they can make for a seriously springtime-fresh manicure.

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Hot Pink Floral Bling Nails

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Another spring birthday nail idea? This head-turning hot pink mani. We love how the floral gem pops against the bright nail color and matte finish.

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Textured Iridescent Pink and Purple Aura Nails

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This spring, we're noticing more and more textured manicures in our feeds. This iridescent pink and purple aura design has the slightest raised allure, giving it an artsier vibe.

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Textured Pastel Swirls

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You can rock a textured nail look for spring without going matte. Here, a simple periwinkle squiggle does all the talking.

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Vintage Floral Pastel Velvet Glass Nails

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Velvet glass nails are very much still trending. This pastel skittle iteration takes on a vintage floral aesthetic that looks straight out of a fairytale.

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Watercolor Garden Rose Nails

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Meanwhile, this watercolor garden rose design looks like it belongs in the Louvre. Naturally, nail art this intricate deserves the pro treatment at your local salon.

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Wildflower Bouquet Nails

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Looking for a less complicated floral nail look? This layered ombré design can be created at home with a sponge, nail art brush, and dotting tool. Start by sponging on a green ombré base. Then, use a nail art brush to trace opaque nude polish along the cuticles of some nails, and in squiggle designs on others. Next, use a dotting tool and/or nail brush to create tiny little blooms on the green portion of each nail. Have fun with it! And don't forget to finish with top coat.