Warning: These nail designs may cause serious envy and an urgent need to visit your nail salon. If you’re not ready to have the best-looking nails around, you might want to stop reading now!
Just kidding — but seriously, if you think painting your nails one color or adding a few dots counts as “nail art,” you’re about to be blown away. It’s 2023, and nail art has reached a whole new level. Gone are the days of basic manicures. Now, it’s all about bold designs, stunning details, and next-level creativity.
We’ve gathered the best of the best — a collection of jaw-dropping nail art looks to inspire your next set. Whether you want to show your nail tech a photo or try something simpler at home, there’s something here for everyone. From adorable cartoon characters to striking geometric designs, this list has it all. You’ll even find a few easier styles perfect for beginners to DIY.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll through, save your favorites, and don’t forget to share this post with your trendiest friends. Oh — and give a vote to the ones you love the most. Let’s find out which nail art design truly stands out!
Winnie The Pooh Nails – Hand-painted design for a client. Proof we’re all kids at heart!
Psychedelic Style – A colorful, trippy look created by my nail tech.
Not-So-Basic Art – My tech said she’s not great at nail art, but she did this amazing design!
Holiday Nails With a Twist – A different take on festive nails this year.
Spring Nails – Fresh and floral design for the season.
Galaxy Nails – A starry sky look on your fingertips.
Abstract Style – Modern, artsy shapes and colors.
Rainbow Marble – Swirled rainbow colors over jelly glitter.
Five Hours of Nail Art – Every detail was done by me!
Proud Christmas Nails – My favorite festive design so far.
Sunset Look – Beautiful colors fading like a sunset.
Dreamy Cat Art – Adorable and magical cat designs.
Cloud Gradient – Soft cloud shapes with a gradient background.
Painted Acrylics – I painted these acrylic nails on myself.
Simple Nail Art – A clean and creative style.
Pop Art Nails – Bright, bold, and comic-book inspired.
Tie-Dye Design – Colorful and fun, made by me.
Fall Nails – Getting ready for the autumn vibes.
Snake Skin Design – Edgy and stylish.
Tetris Nails – A simple nail design inspired by the classic game.
My Nail Art Journey – I’ve improved a lot this year, starting from zero!
Water Marble Mix – Done with Holo Taco polishes in purple shades.
Halloween Nails – Hand-painted spooky designs.
Airbrush Design – My first time using an airbrush and I love how it turned out!
Check These Out – A fun and creative set to show off.
First Nail Art Ever – My first try with nail art!
Old Favorite – A design I made back in May, still love it.
Too Much or Just Right? – Bright and bold design – what do you think?
Glow Nails – Trippy and glowing design.
Floral Design – Pretty hand-painted flowers.
SpongeBob Nails – Fun cartoon character nails.
Leafy Vines – Hand-painted vines by my amazing nail tech.
Beetlejuice Inspired – Spooky movie-themed nails.
Little Stars – Getting back into nail art with this cute design.
Pac-Man Nails – I tried a retro video game look.
Matcha Vibes – Fresh nails with a cup of matcha.
New Favorite – Took 5 hours, but totally worth it!
Simple First Nail Art – I’ve wanted this look for years!
Not My Nails – But still too pretty not to share!
DIY Nail Art – I did this design on myself today.
Autumn Style – Leaves and cozy fall colors.
Fried Egg Nails – Weirdly cute and I love it!
Short-Lived Charms – They didn’t last long, but the nails were gorgeous.
Cloud Nails – Soft and dreamy.
Glitter Holiday Nails – Not fully Christmas-y, but a nice mix with sparkle.
Spirited Away Art – Inspired by the Studio Ghibli movie.
’90s Inspired Set – Not perfect, but I’m happy with them!
Abstract Press-Ons – Cool art you can stick on!
Nails I Did Myself – DIY and proud!
Designed by a 7-Year-Old – My tech’s daughter picked the whole set – so fun!
Fluid Halloween Art – I did this using a fluid art technique with spooky vibes.
Fun Nails for a New Client – She asked for something exciting, and I delivered!
Fresh New Nail Art – A brand-new set I just finished.
First Halloween Try – Bought supplies, watched tutorials, and gave it a go!
Purple & Cheetah Mix – Magnetic purple nails with a fun animal print.
Matching Nails – Love when clients want the same nails as their bestie!
Summer Feels – Bright colors that scream sunshine and beaches.
California Dreams – A fun and sunny design.
Spider-Man Nails – Back to nail art with a superhero theme.
Stripe Time – Clean and simple striped design.
Japanese-Inspired Art – Finally felt confident to try this trendy look.
Spiral Design – Inspired by Junji Ito’s Uzumaki manga.
Gel-X Art – Hand-painted on Gel-X extensions.
Frog Design – Cute little frogs I painted myself!
First Time Doing My Nails – What do you think of my first try?
Nail Tech Goals – She’s helping me feel my best!
Beginner Spooky Art – Still learning but having fun!
Rainbow Reflections – Colorful nails with a reflective glow.
70s Style Nails – Fun vintage vibe (but I don’t want to do it again!).
Pop Art by Tya – A bold, comic-style set done at Pressed Nail Bar Cleveland.
Watercolor Look – Soft, blended colors like a painting.
Sky Nails – Looks like clouds in a blue sky.
Birthday Nails – The cutest nails I’ve ever had for my birthday.
Holly Art – A festive design with holiday greenery.
Lockdown Flowers – I painted upside-down flowers to stay busy.
Tortoise Shell Nails – Used blooming gel for this cool animal pattern.
Easy Purple Design – Simple art on purple nails.
Learning Gel-X & Nail Art – Tried doing nail art after teaching myself Gel-X.
Second Try Ever – My second attempt at nail art.
Color Pop Nails – Bright, fun designs that stand out.
Bowie-Inspired Look – Listening to David Bowie helped me come up with this one.
SpongeBob Again – Another fun SpongeBob design.
Cherry Blossom Theme – My first hand-painted design with Sakura flowers.
New Year’s Eve Nails – Did these for NYE last night.
Googly Eyes – Funny little eyes on my nails!
Most Creative Set – The wildest design I’ve made so far.
Halloween Pop Art – Comic-style Halloween nails.
Clase Azul Art – Inspired by the fancy tequila bottle.
Alice in Wonderland – Hand-painted design on my natural nails.
Summer Vibes – Bright colors perfect for warm weather.
Rings & Nails – Fun nails to match all my summer rings.
Food Nails – Mani inspired by my favorite snacks!
Caramel Marble – Swirly brown and tan design like a sweet treat.
Natural Gel Nails – Gel polish on my natural nails.
Fall Inspired Look – Cozy colors for the season.
Almond Shape & Surprise Art – Let my artist choose the design – loved it!
Best Autumn Nails – Fall is the best time for nail art!
Brown Polish Art – Nail art using regular brown polish.
First Gel Art – My first time trying gel nail art – open to feedback!
Boho Style – Free-spirited, bohemian design.
Lemon Nails – Bright yellow with tiny lemons.
Trendy Abstract – Fun, modern shapes and colors.
Back to Nail Art – Missed doing designs, happy to be back.
Valentine’s Flowers – Romantic floral design.
Gel on Natural Nails – A clean and glossy finish.
Pop Art Again – Big, bold comic book nails.
Chanel Sorbet – A sweet, colorful summer look.
Colorful Spring Art – Easy rainbow nails for sunny days.
Second Nail Art Attempt – First time trying gel, too!
Painted by Hand – Another detailed design done freehand.
More Abstract Art – Playing with shapes and color again.
Animal Crossing Design – Inspired by the cute video game!
