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Spring Nails: Get Inspired with Floral Nail Art
As the sun starts to make more of an appearance, fashion and beauty trends veer towards more vibrant and colourful tones. And what better way to inject some seasonal fun into your everyday look than by treating yourself to some spring nails? Whether you want to rock a pretty pastel colour on your hands or get creative with some floral nail art, you can choose from a ton of different spring nail designs.
Spring Nails: Key Summary
• Trending spring nail colours include pastel shades like ‘butter yellow nails’
• Spring nail art options include geometric and floral nail art
• Nail art suits all nail lengths, both short and long
Check out some of the trending seasonal colours and designs from Essie’s nail artists and get inspired for your next manicure!
Trending Spring Nail Ideas You’ll Love
This season, there are loads of fun and creative ways to spruce up your nails for spring. No matter your nail length or shape, you can find a colour or design to use for spring nail inspiration. Here are some of the top nail trends to keep an eye on in spring 2025:
Pretty pastels and calming hues
Pastel nail colours are always on trend in the spring. We love our best-selling lilacism shade, it’s the perfect spring nail colour! But you can also mix and match with other shades too, such as a peachy pastel vine and dandy.
Negative space nail art
Looking for spring nail inspiration? There are plenty of clever nail art ideas out there, even for those who are not nail art whizzes! Playing around with negative space is one way to create fabulous spring nail art. Simply paint your nails with a clear strengthening base coat and then paint geometric lines and shapes to create a negative space.
French tips – with a twist
You can never go wrong with a classic French manicure, but this spring you can try and jazz it up a little more. Instead of the classic look, give your nails a colourful twist by swapping the white tips for a pastel green like mint candy apple.
Minimalist accent nails
For something a little more subtle, try out minimalist accents on your nails. Swirls and waves are the perfect addition to any basic manicure to add a little bit of colour without committing to a solid block colour.
Floral Nail Designs: The Must-Have Design This Spring
This spring, we’re shining the spotlight on flower nail designs as one of the top trends of the season. The perfect addition to any long or short nail design, there are a myriad of different floral nail art styles you can use to elevate your spring manicure. From delicate daisy designs and bright florals to cool metallic blooms, here are some of our favourite floral picks for spring nail inspiration.
Bright floral nail art
If you’re all about the warm tones this season, try out this bright flower nail design in hot pink and orange. Or, for a colour that combines the two, a hot coral such as Essie’s ‘Resort Fling’ is a great way to add some vibrancy.
Metallic spring floral nail art
Add a metallic twist to your spring nails. These floral nails are perfect for those who want to add a touch of spring-time flair to their nails, whilst keeping it ultra chic. Simply use a metallic base of your choice (we love our glazed chrome varnish!) and then add simple flower designs in a bright contrasting colour.
Simple flower design nail art
You can’t go wrong with simple flower designs as nail art this spring. Using a dotting tool, create little white petals of the daisies and, to bring in a little more colour, consider swapping out the centres for a preppy pastel shade.
Popular Spring Nail Colours to Try Now
If you’re looking for spring nail colour ideas to try out this March, April, and May, take a look at the top trending colours of the season. Opt for classic springtime pastel tones, muted variations of your favourite bright colours, or glossy whites and neutrals. Check out the top spring nail colours for 2025 that are sure to be a hit.
Popular pastel spring nail colours
Pastels will always be a popular spring nail choice, but which colours in particular do we have our eye on this year? Reminiscent of clear blue skies, baby blue is ever-increasing in popularity in 2025. And, if you’ve seen any of the trends online, pale yellow or “butter yellow nails” are having their moment in the spotlight, too!
Glossy and milky whites
High-shine milky whites are not just a popular spring nail colour, but they look great all year round. Whether you have long almond-shaped nails or a short square manicure, glossy whites are a classic and timeless shade to choose.