6 Spring Nail-Art Ideas to Try This Season
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The arrival of a new season always presents a good excuse to try new beauty trends — like spring nail-art ideas. If you haven't already added some of the season's most popular polish colors and nail-art inspiration to your seasonal mood board, we have plenty of spring nail art ideas to help you get started. From cute nail-art designs for spring that you can do yourself to more intricate styles that are made just for acrylic nails, we promise you'll find something that fits your style.
"The spring always brings a welcome feeling of optimism," Nadine Abramcyk, cofounder of Tenoverten, says. Each year, we're served a ton of fresh inspiration from New York Fashion Week and some of our favorite nail experts on social media, both of which have a role in the spring nail designs that pique our interest when the warmer temperatures roll around. As a result, the most popular spring nail-art ideas are not the basic single-color manicures of your youth. Instead they're equal parts chic and edgy.
The latest trending styles include everything from denim-inspired colorways to the classic french manicure and everything in between. No matter what you're looking for, there's an adorable spring nail design option out there for you. Ahead, we've asked manicurists to break down the ones worth trying, so keep scrolling to check out our favorite nail art designs for spring.
Experts Featured in This Article
Queenie Nguyen is an editorial nail artist who has worked with celebrities like Jessica Alba and Alessandra Ambrosio.
Nadine Abramcyk is the founder of nail brand Tenoverten.
Rianna Basurto is the director of marketing and brand development at Bellacures.
Priscilla Nguyen is an educator at Aprés Nail.
Blueberry-Milk Nail Art
Looking for a manicure trend so delicious you'll want to take a bite? You're looking for blueberry-milk nails. "The trend is the newest addition to the milk-bath nail series that has been gaining popularity since the start of spring this year," Queenie Nguyen, editorial nail artist, says. They're characterized by a creamy base with a soft blue hue. Celebrities like Sofia Richie and Zendaya are fans. However, if you want to step things up a notch, add in some blueberry nail art.
Fluffy Nails
Fluffy nails have been all over TikTok as of late, and they're a nail trend you need to see to believe. Fluffy nails are a type of design using flocking powder to create a fluffy 3D texture," nail educator Priscilla Nguyen says. "It's like the sweater nails look but using a different texture." You can copy for fluffy nails on every finger or do an accent nail like the example above.
Denim Nails
If you're a maximalist in search of some new nail art inspiration, we'd suggest taking denim nails for a spin. "Denim nails are a trendy nail design that mimics the look and texture of denim fabric," Rianna Basurto of Bellacures says. "They can range from deep indigo shades to soft acid-wash blues, often with subtle distressing, fading, or even stitch-like details to resemble real jeans."
Multicolor French Manicure
French manicures aren't going anywhere. The spring months will find them refreshed with a new wave of color. "Multicolor French manicures will be popular because it's a great way to add a playful spin on a classic trend," says Mazz Hanna, CEO of Nailing Hollywood.
Jelly Nails
Jelly nails feel like a blast from the past, but the 2025 version is anything but. "Jelly nails capture a light and refreshing feeling that is perfect for the spring," Hanna says. "Whether you want a subtle touch with a delicate pink [color] or you're ready to make a bold statement with vibrant blues, greens, or purples, they offer endless possibilities."
Barely There Nails
While we love a good maximalist beauty look — especially when it comes to our manicures — we've been seeing celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lana Condor pull back when it comes to their nail-art designs. "Barely there nails, or naked nails, are trending everywhere right now," Nadine Abramcyk, founder of Tenoverten says. A fun way to test out the trend is doing minimal nail art, like a micro French manicure.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Ariel Baker is a former assistant editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.