80 Nail Ideas For Ever-changing Seasons And Muse
Nothing wakes up the BADDIE and the BEAUTY inside us like a good set of nails! This is why I have bought you 80 unique Nail Ideas for your ever-changing muse & mood!
Because let’s be honest, freshly done nails are the ultimate source of confidence and charisma. The world truly feels like it would bow to you with a sharp flick of your fingers.
But, what to do when you run out of nail ideas? With every changing season, change in style is the ultimate demand. No matter how cute/pretty your previous nails looked, they will get boring and repetitive.
This is why I have come up with 80 nail ideas for you to experiment with every week/month!
“Mood to muse.”
What is your current muse? Is it the Summer season? Is it subtle and simple? Short and sweet? Or bold and daring? Whatever your current favorite is, we have limitless & gorgeous nail ideas for you boxed in this article!
In this article, you will find:
- Summer Nail Ideas
- Black Nail Ideas
- Spring Nail Ideas
- Chrome Nail Ideas
- Ombre Nail Ideas
- Orange Nail Ideas
- White Nail Ideas
- Blue Nail Ideas
- Acrylic Nail Ideas
- Beach Nail Ideas
- Nude Nail Ideas
- Purple Nail Ideas
And so much more! Enjoy Reading!
Summer Nail Ideas
With summer in season, it’s quite obvious that we should get summer-inspired! Not to forget, the gorgeous range of colors the season comes with— hues of sunset, pretty yellows, oranges, lavender, shades of pretty pink, skies of blues, and whatnot!
Below are 15+ Sun-kissed Summer Nail Designs and Summer Nail Colors
1. Ombre Sunset Nail
Sub-category: Ombre nail ideas
If you want a soft look with not many colors, here’s a serene sunset idea: merging creamy white with soft orange.
Another idea: Why try only one sunset color, when you can bring all sunset hues to life on your nails?
This is a gradient texture, made using 3-4 different colors. For this particular design, the artist has used red, orange, pink, and lavender.
Together, these four hues create a mesmerizing sunset effect on your nails. But these four colors aren’t your only choice. You can pick your preferred sunset colors.
- Cooler shades of sunset: Lavender, blue, dark violet, etc.
- Brighter shades of sunset: Orange and red.
- Lighter shades of all colors.
Instead of four colors, you can also choose two colors for your nails.
2. Metallic Sunset
Sub-category: Chrome nail ideas
Here’s another pretty twist to your sunset summer nails: Adding a metallic chrome effect! This way, your nails are pretty, but at the same time, UNIQUE & PUNKY!
The metallic nails really do look sun-kissed and sun-dazzled. Again, those aren’t the only sunset colors you have in option. You can choose any variety mentioned above.
3. Soft blues, bright yellows, and white waves— Cute Summer Nail Colors
Without a doubt, orange-yellow and pastel blue are two true and most significant colors of the Summer season.
Orange-yellow represents the glowing sun. Meanwhile, pastel blue represents the bright sky.
But if you think the colors are too bright for your liking, here’s how you can balance them: Instead of covering the whole nail with these bright colors, you fill small shapes drawn on the nails with these two colors as shown in the picture above.
White wavy lines further balance the colors and bind the whole nail art together. Simple yet colorful! Yes, that combination is very much possible!
It’s best if you choose “Long Coffin Nail Shape” for this style because you will need more space for this art!
4. Hot Lava Nails.
Girl, if you are FIERY, but at the same time, a STAR; these gorgeous nails are your calling. They are simply STUNNING!
The yellow, orange, and red float on your nails like HOT LAVA.
The black stars enhance the bright colors. What makes this art so gorgeous is probably how it’s so simple yet SO CREATIVE!
5. “I’m Just A Girl” Nails
Sub-category: Simple summer nails
Do you not like overly bright colors? Worried you might not match that summer vibe everyone has going on their nails? That’s alright.
Summer nail art isn’t all about bright hues of orange and blue. You can be simple and light in your color choices.
This is how you do it! Instead of choosing a bright orange, go for the color “peach!” That’s not all, you can dilute it further by adding cream to the combination.
Leave it at that or add small twinkles as shown in the picture. This looks better when it’s glossed instead of being matte.
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6. The Butterfly Season— Creative & Fun Summer Nails
Heading into the summer season without butterflies is a crime!
After all, summer is the peak time for butterflies to flutter. And I have got just the right idea for you!
This is the most beautiful nail art I have seen in my entire life! Whoever has done this, has done a phenomenal job!
Look at the wings on these nails, the sheer translucency of glittery orange and green is beyond perfection! It legit resembles a butterfly’s wings.
Whoever chose to go with translucent colors instead of an opaque background knew what they were doing! And they have done a great job! A solid background wouldn’t have looked this beautiful!
The wing web is another victory for these nails. Everything is executed with creativity. This is pure art!
It suits pretty aesthetics as well as GOTH aesthetics! It’s everything and so much more!
7. Glittery clouds
Sub-category: Almond shape nail ideas, nude summer nail ideas
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People are so taken by the Sun in the summer season that they forget the clear cloudy sky summer brings along! Don’t like warm colors? Here’s a glittery paradise for your nails: the clouds.
The clouds are pretty simple and made using the lightest tint of blue, soft gray, and white. (Blue and gray are used to show layers of clouds)
The clouds are specifically done on plain (nude) nails. The skin color compliments the pastel. It’s even better if you add a base gel coat to your nails before adding the clouds.
The second last step is adding glitter dust and trust me, don’t skip this particular step. It adds to the glittery summer aesthetics.
To finish and tie the look, coat the nails with transparent gloss! It adds to the dewy vibe we are bringing to life with this nail art.
8. The Sea & Map— Fun Nail Ideas
Sub-category: Summer acrylic nail ideas
Skip the beaches and instead get maps on your pretty square nails!
9. Candy Pink
Sub-category: Summer nail colors
If you are looking for a simple summer nail color, candy pink will never disappoint.
10. Get Bohemian in Summer
If you are a Bohemian girly at heart, these nails will be a hit in the summer season.
The rusty orange will bring summer warmth to your nails. Meanwhile, the white and black pattern will add a tribal essence to your nails.
Get this nail art done with a matte finish instead of gloss. Matte has a very earthy feeling to its existence.
11. Matte Illustration On Nails
Who says you should only paint your nails? Drawing on them is just equally mesmerizing!
These floral/leafy Pinterest illustrations are a great start! They are gorgeous but not excessive at the same time.
All the colors used in this nail art are mute and muddied— Another beautiful bohemian idea!
You paint a 3/4th nail length with a matte off-white base. Two of these nails are painted with gold and rust to balance and bring out summer colors.
The art includes leaves, rust-colored stars, and (mango orange) sun/moon.
Again, gloss wouldn’t suit these nails. It’s best if you keep them matte!
12. Rusty Red Sunset
Have you ever witnessed a deep red sunset? When there’s no other color but the sky painted in red? Yes, that color is rusty red!
A beautiful & rare sunset color made using red and brown with a touch of orange-yellow for warmth.
These nails are perfect for you if you LOVE the shades of red but want something different and unique.
The red nails are further enhanced with straight black lines, and it adds a very geometric finish to your nails.
Going Diagonally half-half with rusty red and bare nails is another gorgeous contrast. Both colors complement each other!
These nails have a very Egyptian vibe to their essence. If that’s your vibe, get it in matte. Summer is all about subdued, mute, and dense colors.
13. curvy outlines, shapes, and illustrations— Colorful Nail Ideas
These shapes have taken the illustration world by storm. They bring a very lively and fresh vibe wherever applied. Luckily, they also look stunning as an art on your nail. Pair them with similar bright colors such as mango yellow, forest green, pretty blue, etc.
This look looks great whether matte or gloss! So, it totally depends on your personal preference.
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14. Pastel Illustrations
We had a similar style mentioned above but in thick/dense colors. This design and color range falls completely under pastels. The colors are light and hazy in appearance!
15. Canvas Nails
16. COLORS
If silent and simple aren’t your choice, and COLORS define you! Here’s a vibrant idea for your rainbow personality!
All pretty colors on all 10 nails! There’s hot pink, bright orange, glossy red, neon yellow, salmon pink, sea, navy blue, lavender, etc! The color selection can vary depending on your choice.
Spring Nail Ideas
Get your nails full of colors, flowers, and dewy aura this spring
17. Rainbow waves
While the above look falls under subtly, you can get creative and funky with sunset waves.
Just like a rainbow, the sunset colors will go together side by side. But instead of creating a semi-circle, your rainbow colors create waves on your nails.
You will notice that the (colorful)curved lines are only on two nails, and that’s a very smart observation. Having these waves on all your nails would have been TOO MUCH and chaotic.
It wouldn’t have become a “fun statement.”
It’s because of the three (subtly painted) nails that your rainbow waves shine.
18. White Forest
Sub-category: White nail ideas
Paint your nails a subtle shade of creamy white. Add a dainty floral pattern and gloss it up!
19. Floral Paradise
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20. Orange-black butterfly
This is an alternative to the goth butterfly mentioned above. This one adds more summer colors to your butterfly and is equally gorgeous.
This is rust orange in glitter and it looks 10x beautiful when paired with black.
21. Sunflower
If yellow is your color and sunflower is your flower, this is your design!
That one single 3D acrylic sunflower is the winner of this simple art. You can also add smaller sunflowers on other nails to bring the look together.
22. 3D Spring
23. Sage green
If you want an earthy look that transcends spring serenity— Sage green is the silent answer. The color is beyond gorgeous. It’s calm and peaceful like the gentle air of a spring evening.
It’s perfect for people who want a muse for their nails but nothing overboard. A silent muse that speaks without becoming overbearing. THIS IS IT! An additional heart on the ring finger takes this look to the supreme heavens!
24. Tiny Cherries Duet!
Of course, you can be playful like the summer without having to add too many colors in your design. Here’s the classic example: White french tips on a gloss base and the cutest/tiniest cherries to finish the look.
You don’t need to add more than two pairs of cherries on any of the nails or it becomes crowded. Two is more than enough!
25. Bring Butterfly On Transparent Nails
26. Mute Colors
This is yet another rainbow idea, but you will notice that it isn’t as loud as the one above. Both offer 10 different colors for your summer nails. But the above idea displays punk playfulness. This one, on the other hand, is a subtle beauty.
These colors aren’t bright, they are mute (dense/subdued) and thus do not appear to be too much!
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Black Nail Ideas
If you like black nails, there’s a high chance you like gothic/Victorian nail styles. Here are 20 nail ideas to suit different aesthetics, whether goth or soft!
27. Skull & Bones— Black And Gold Nail Ideas
28. Snake
Want something edgier? Skip symmetry and synchrony and switch to the yin-yang aesthetics. Matte white nails for one hand, black nails for the other. A snack twirling around those nails completely the yin-yang pattern.
29. Fire
30. Black Glossy Nails With Red Tips
Sub-Category: Stiletto nail art ideas
For a romantic goth look, nothing beats stiletto nails painted with black glossy nail paint. The red tips add to the glory and finish the edgy look.
The base alternates between a striking black and a confident red, creating a visually interesting contrast.
31. Black On Nude Nails
Sub-category: Nude nail ideas
Black nails don’t always have to have a dark/goth/edgy aura. The color can be used for a soft look. It’s possible if you can keep the usage minimal but meaningful. This design includes small black hearts at the base and narrow black tips on nude/naked nails.
Finish the look with a transparent gloss coat and your nails are ready!
32. Black & White Waves
Sub-category: White nail ideas, nude nail ideas.
Another black look that doesn’t give away witchy vibes, but still looks BOLD! Black alone is a beautiful color for nails, but when paired with white, it becomes an artistic statement. These nails are gorgeous because they balance the white/black extremes by adding waves to two of the center nails.
33. Simple & Classy Tips
Sub-category: Nude nail Ideas, classy nail ideas.
We have all seen the French White nail tips, but have you ever tried black tips on nude nails? It’s the ultimate statement for classy nails! They are simple, sophisticated, classy, and at the same time, powerful!
34. Black & White Leather
35. Black Moon
Sub-category: White nail ideas
Back to gothic aesthetics, these black and translucent white nails allow you to add one moon and one star. Translucent white nails have become quite trendy these days. So, if you want something trendy and edgy, this is a great option!
36. Matte Black
A great idea would be to add one statement nail (ring finger) between 4 gorgeous matte black nails. The shape of the nail also matters. These nails are short almonds, perfect for a subtle look.
37. Hazy Black
If you don’t want all your nails to be painted black, nor do you want them to be a bright color; here’s what you can do!
Choose a translucent gray for your forefinger and ring finger. Add mini hearts to those translucent nails. You can also switch hearts with polka dots or something more subtle.
38. Goth Nails!
Sub-category: Stiletto nail art ideas, Nude nail ideas.
I’m a fan of scary stiletto nails! They look stunning and daring! These nails are goth in every aspect of their existence, whether it’s the pointed tips, the matte finish, the witchy nail texture (Center two nails), the smoke, stars, and the moon!
If your aesthetics are rock, metal, emo, and goth; you will love these nails!
39. Smokey Nails
If you will notice, the base isn’t plain; it’s a greige paired with black smoke twirling 3/4th length of the nail all the way to the tip.
White Nail Ideas
Are you a fan of simplicity? Here are 10 simple ideas that are full of artistic creativity and beauty. Subtly is a blessing!
40. White & Gold
41. Golden Nail
Sub-category: Classy nail ideas
42. White Stones
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43. CheckMate
Want a fun look but not bright colors on your nails? Try this black-and-white combination! It’s a chess board for me that makes these nails look so fun! But at the same time, you will notice not all nails have black/white checks. It’s because the look would become too much!
The artist, therefore, added plain white nails with small red hearts to balance the whole look beautifully!
44. Milky White
Sub-category: Beach nail ideas
This is one of my favorite translucent looks! The white here is matte and hazy. Adding leaves to this look makes it beach-perfect!
45. Milky White But In A Stiletto Set!
We had a milky white nail idea on rounded nails. This one becomes edgier because the shape is pointed, i.e., a stiletto. So, if you want a clean look but don’t want to miss out on being edgy— these are the perfect nails for you.
Remember, this color isn’t pure white, it’s translucent and then coated with a glossy coat. You can choose to go with a matte finish as well and they would still look stunning!
46. Silver Snakes On Pearl Nails
Get a pearl white coat as your base. Use builder gel to create those 3D nails and then coat them with silver dust! It’s best It’s best if you choose a stiletto nail shape for this particular look, almond/round shapes would look too blunt.
47. Metal Heart
A fan of rock, metal, and bikers? Here’s a rock-inspired look for your crazy metallic nights.
Blue Nail Ideas
48. Blue Waves
Sub-category: Nude nail ideas
The base coat is nude matte. (Almost transparent) The waves are made of cobalt blue. If you look closely, the blue waves are outlined by a lighter blue to make the waves pop!
49. Blue Current
Sub-category: Black nail ideas
The real show-stopper is the blue in this color combination. It resembles lightning and is drawn to perfection. Only an artist can bring this effect to life. You will need different shades of blue for this electrifying effect otherwise it won’t resemble lightning in the dark sky.
50. Pastels
Sub-category: Acrylic nail ideas
A fun monsoon idea would be to get pastel blue acrylic nails and add a flying paper airplane to them. Don’t forget to add the dashed line heart and route for the plane. You can also switch the plane with a pirate boat!
Red Nail Ideas
Without a doubt, red nails are the most romantic kind of nails you will ever get! They are scarily seductive and beautiful! Below are 20 beautiful red nail ideas for you!
51. Red Stone
52. Red Fire
53. Red For Christmas
54. Vampire nails
Sub-category: Ombre nail ideas
If you are not aware, a black-and-red ombre effect is essentially what we call the “vampire effect.” It’s quite trendy whether you choose lipsticks or nail design. The outline is often black. Meanwhile, the inner side is blood red. Gloss is important to finish this look.
Adding silver shuriken (four-edged blade) takes your nails towards anime aesthetics.
55. Glossy Maroon
No matter how many shades of reds the world might have, maroon red is unmatched! It’s the epitome of seduction, romanticism, and femininity. Again, don’t forget to add a gloss coat over it!
You don’t need any extra art/design over this color. It’s complete as it is without any additional need.
Purple Nail Ideas
56. Glitter Ombre
57. Killer Indigo Violet!
Some colors don’t need any artwork upon them to look gorgeous. After maroon, this indigo violet is one such beautiful color. It’s exotic, dark, and perfect for someone who wants to execute the feminine vibe.
58. 50 Shades of Purple
Here’s a fun purple nail idea: Creating a monochrome effect with different shades of purple. This one has used dark grape purple, dark periwinkle, orchid purple, lavender, and pastel lavender. This dark and light combination creates a lively and fun contrast.
The almond shape of the nails further enhances this particular idea.
Beach Nail Ideas
With summer on board, beaches are but a necessity. Don’t forget your nails this beach season and get creative with these nail ideas.
59. Dolphin In Glittery Ocean
Sub-category: Beach vacation nail ideas
60. Rhinestone Sand & Ocean
61. Pearl Nails
Sub-category: Chrome nail ideas
If you want something simple but beach-inspired, nothing beats a good ol’ pearl nail paint. The base is cream and perfectly resembles pearls deep in the ocean.
62. Sea Waves
Sub-category: Blue nail ideas.
Another artistic nail art would be to get waves on your nails. What better idea for beach nails, right? The waves!
A gradient of blues transitions from a soft, sandy beige at the base to a crisp ocean aqua at the tips, mimicking the way the shallow water blends into the deep. Delicate whitecaps dance across some nails, a reminder of the ocean’s playful energy. For a touch of whimsy, a tiny gold seashell sits nestled in one corner, like a secret treasure waiting to be discovered.
63. Blue Diamond
Sub-category: Blue nail ideas
On a transparent base, smear translucent navy blue. Add subtle glitter on top and stones for the final look! It depicts the ocean at night.
64. The pebbles
Have you seen the texture of those gorgeous glass pebbles we find at the beach? Well, bring them on your nails. Mind you, you need a skillful artist to pull off this ombre effect!
65. Glittery Night
Stunning, isn’t it? The black and blue create a beautiful contrast to represent the witchy night. Add glitter and you transform your nails into a night of heaven.
66. Nude Paired With Glittery Blue
Create an ombre effect using a nude base paired with a navy blue color. Finish the look using blue glitter and a gloss coat.
Chrome Nail Ideas
A fan of chrome nails? Here are five unique ideas for you!
67. Chrome tips
If you don’t want the whole nails to have a chrome effect, why not choose chrome tips in the color “silver.” They look classy and elegant, but at the same time, edgy.
68. Soft Ocean
Who said the chrome effect can only be edgy? Here’s a gentle glittery ocean chrome effect for your beach look.
69. Dark Gray Chrome
A metallic girlie? Here’s a nail idea that will rock your rock night! This one uses a dark gray base instead of black. A black base will give you different results.
Ombre Nail Ideas
Here are some cool ombre nail ideas for different aesthetics whether your vibe is dark, soft, or romantic.
70. Teal Nails
This is another cool monochrome effect. You start with light teal and end the tips with a dark teal color. Finish them with a glossy coat! They represent the ocean at dusk.
71. Soft Blush & Blue
Light blue and blush pink are two sweet soft colors to create a heavenly ombre effect on your nails.
72. Deep waves
Yes, you can contrast dark blue color with pink.
73. Smokey & Glossy Nails
A better ombre combination would be glassy blush and smokey gray! Yes, Gray and pink are two completely different colors but go together so well!
Green Nail Ideas
Just like maroon, green is an exotic color. Although often seen in a grim light, green is actually an opulent color. We are talking emerald, sage, forest green, and so much more!
74. Panda And Bamboo— Fun Nail Ideas
75. Rhinestone Octopus
76. Green Rhinestone Tips
77. Glossy Forest green
Just like maroon and indigo violet, this glossy forest green is another rich color that doesn’t need anything extra to bring out the sheer opulence the color carries in its existence.
78. Glass Green
If you will notice, this is a dark translucent green instead of being an opaque color. It creates a glass-like effect.
79. Asian Aesthetics
A gorgeous subdued green represents the serenity of Asian culture. The black art further enhances the overall look. Stiletto nails are a great choice for this nail art.
80. Green monochrome With 3D Snowflake
Green monochrome is a gorgeous choice for elegant nails.
