The 9 Best Spring Nail Trends and Ideas in 2021

At this rate, we might not see warm weather until June. But has that stopped us from daydreaming about sunnier times ahead? Not at all. More specifically: We can't stop thinking about the impressive spring nail-art designs and manicures we're going to try in the coming months. And we know we can't be the only ones.

Last year, manicurists predicted some of the biggest nail art trends we'd see in 2021 — including multi-colored digits, embellished press-ons, and throwback designs. Lo and behold, those looks have been showing up all over our Instagram Explore feeds lately.

Luckily, the nail artists behind these epic manicures were more than happy to share their inspiration with Allure. Even better: They offered some of their best tips and tricks for how to recreate them at home, which is amazing considering many of us are still avoiding nail salons for the time being due to the pandemic.

Ahead, you'll find 22 dazzling and easy-to-do nail ideas — including crystal floral nails, unexpected French tips, a mod twist on polka dots, and more. On top of that, you'll get nail polish recommendations from the creators themselves. Happy almost-spring!

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1/22

Metallic Dots

This look was made for minimal nail-art lovers and neophytes alike because it couldn't be easier to do — no professional needed. "I love a sheer-base manicure because you can't see any growth," U.K.-based nail artist Kate Smith says of her dotted creation. "I made sure I picked three very highly pigmented colors for the polka dots so they really stood out."

To do this look at home, paint your nails with a nude or beige base shade, such as Essie's Wild Nude, before painting on your metallic dots with a fine line brush or dotting tool.
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2/22

Pride Stripes

"This design was based on four of the LGBTQIA+ flag color schemes," Smith says of this fun rainbow-striped look. "I used very pigmented colors to hand-paint the lines."

Smith recommends using a very thin nail-art brush. Micro Trader's 3Pcs Ultra-Thin Nail Art Brush is a great option that'll help you get clean, runway-straight lines.
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3/22

Delicately Dotted Rainbow Nails

This super-simple (yet no less stunning) manicure is another great idea for nail-art beginners because it's as easy as painting each nail a different color and adding some tiny white dots with a toothpick.

"I used different pastel base colors, which always remind me of spring," Smith says. "And I used a dotting tool for the polka dots, but a cocktail stick would also do the job."

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4/22

Graphics with Negative Space

"I was inspired by the Black movement and equality of Blacks in America," nail artist Gina Edwards tells us of this look she created for an Allure photo shoot. "Stemming from George Floyd and others before him, the design shows black strokes moving in various directions in search of equality and respect."

To DIY this nail look, simply use a thin art brush to paint whispy half moon-style lines on each digit. You can either leave the base bare or apply nude or light-pink polish — whatever you prefer.
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5/22

Floral Crystals

After seeing floral Swarovski jewels online, Edwards says she was inspired to create a "transparent flower garden on the nails," another look she created just for Allure. This rhinestone set from Amazon costs less than $10 and comes with a variety of crystal flower appliqués to choose from.

Apply a tiny amount of glue to each nail using a toothpick and then carefully position your flowers on top until you're happy with how they look. You can also apply a coat of shiny clear polish on top if you like your nails to have some luster.
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6/22

Mid-Century Modern Purple

Art Deco was the name of the game when it came to this funky, multicolored creation by Edwards. "There was no guide for this look," she says. "I ended up blending some colors by Emilie Heathe and decided to make a grid on the nail."

For this look, you'll obviously need two shades of purple — a lavender as well as a dark grape color — plus a crisp, opaque white. To create the grid, use a striping nail stencil (such as this one) in combination with a thin nail art brush to g

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7/22

Evil Eye Accents

This unique negative space nail look is easier to DIY than it looks — promise.

"To achieve the evil eye design, just using a dotting tool dipped in blue polish," suggests nail artist Kirsten Camenforte of @nailsbykirstenchanel. Then use a fine line brush to add swirly white lines on each nail like so.
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8/22

Black-and-White Colorblocking

This mod look comes at the hands of Camenforte, who recommends some very specific prep. "Before you work on the design, wipe down the surface of each nail with alcohol to get rid of the [base polish's] tacky layer," she advises. Her explanation? "Drawing on a more matted surface keeps the design crisp and prevents bleed out."

Another tip: Definitely use a stencil, like this one, to get the cleanest lines possible. As for the nail polish, any black and white shades in your collection should get the job done.
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9/22

Muted, Marbled Pastels

This stunning nail look marries two different nail trends we've been seeing everywhere: embellishments and muted colors. "To create the marble look, dip your nail-art brush in acetone to make the polish watery; this help creates the marble effect," says Camenforte.

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The 9 Best Spring Nail Trends and Ideas in 2021

Metallic Dots

Pride Stripes

Delicately Dotted Rainbow Nails

Graphics with Negative Space

Floral Crystals

Mid-Century Modern Purple

Evil Eye Accents

Black-and-White Colorblocking

Muted, Marbled Pastels

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