The Best Flower Nail Designs to Try Right Now

ook, I get that flower nail designs are nothing new (cue The Devil Wears Prada reference here), but after months away from the salon, any nail art feels like the freshest thing on the planet. Paired with the fact that floral art is usually reserved for the warmer months, opting for some right now actually feels unexpected—even edgy, depending on the kind of design you go for, since there are more ways to wear flowers on your nails than ever. Cartoonish, retro ’70s florals are definitely fall’s top trend thanks to celebs like Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid, while Etsy is full of photo-realistic decals that look modern as hell. And if you prefer a more saccharine take, there are plenty of sweet, delicate riffs on florals too.

Whatever your preference—and skill level—we rounded up a ton of our favorite ideas that will last you from now through springtime and beyond. Scroll on for the best flower nail designs, and get ready to screenshot. You’re going to want to try these ASAP.

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  • Dua Lipa nail art

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    ’70s Daisies 

    Ever since we spotted these ’70s flowers on Dua Lipa, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. Bonus, the warm color palette makes daisies feel perfectly at home for fall.

  • Daisy nail art

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    Dainty Daisies 

    These tiny little daisies are Kaia Gerber–approved and so easy to DIY. Start with a nude base like Essie’s Skinny Dip, and then create the flowers with a dot tool or the end of a bobby pin. Don’t forget to make the center of each flower a different shade for the confetti vibe.

  • Blue studded nail art

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    Studded Flowers 

    Gold studs are the easiest way to make a floral mani feel a little more glam.

  • blue daisy nail art

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    Baby Blue 

    Something about the baby blue background and sunny daisies bring to mind a picnic in the park, even when the temp drops below 50.

  • Floral french manicure

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    Flower French 

    At this point, it’s undeniable that the French manicure is this year’s biggest trend. Spice things up a bit with colorful flowers.

  • Purple floral nail art

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    Purple Flowers 

    If you have more of a minimal vibe, skip a background color and let the flowers do all the talking. Nail artist Natalie Pavloski used Essie Gel Couture in Studded Silhouette and Avant-Garment for this particular look.

  • Rose nail art

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    Photo-Real Flowers 

    Not the frilly type? A photo-realistic flower decal on an otherwise naked mani feels totally cool.

  • Butterfly manicure

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    Butterfly Garden Nails 

    Another breakout trend for 2020? Butterflies. Mix them in with classic white florals for a mani that’s too pretty to resist.

  • Orange floral nail art

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    Accent Florals 

    Intricate floral nail art looks even cooler when used as an accent nail. Copy nail artist Amy Le, and use Essie’s bright orange Kaf-Tan for a pretty pop of color.

  • Milk Bath Nails

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    Milk Bath Nails 

    Milk bath nails are one of the prettiest trends to come out of 2020, and they aren’t going anywhere. This one is usually best left to the pros, since it includes suspending real dried flowers in acrylics, but it’s worth the trip to the salon.

  • Rose nail art

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    Classic Roses 

    It doesn’t get any more romantic than classic roses done in a pretty watercolor style.

  • Bella Hadid nail art

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    Retro Glow 

    For her 24th birthday, Bella Hadid opted for these cute ’70s flowers complete with magic mushrooms. The Day-Glo colors and square French tips took the look to the next level.

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    Citrus Blooms

    The key to beating winter blues? A handful of bright colors and some poppy florals.

  • Daisy nail art

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    Pastel Daisies 

    A milky base coat and pretty pastels get a bit of edge thanks to the extra-long length.

  • Floral nail art

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    Holographic Flowers 

    These holographic tips and pastel flowers look like they jumped out of an episode of Sailor Moon. Add to the anime vibes with the cartoon sparkle effects. So cute.

  • Pink floral nail art

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    Barbie Blooms 

    It doesn’t get any sweeter than rainbow flowers, subtle glitter, and a Barbie pink background.

  • Orange floral manicure

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    Pumpkin Spice Flowers 

    A foolproof way to make florals feel fall-appropriate is by warming them up with a pumpkin spice palette. Try OPI in Suzi Needs a Loch-Smith as a jumping-off point.

  • Floral French manicure

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    Contrasting Flowers 

    Vivid colors on a dark background makes for a mani no one will forget. The best part of this one is it’s a basic daisy, so it’s low effort, minimal impact.

  • Floral nail sticker

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    Rainbow Brite Flowers 

    This multihued mani will be the scene stealer in every mirror selfie you take from now until March. An easy way to DIY the look? Try a different color nail sticker on each finger.

  • pricked rose nail art

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    Pricked Rose 

    A cool pricked rose will satisfy even the most floral-reluctant people out there.

  • Warm floral manicure

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    Neutral Flowers 

    These neutral flowers will pair perfectly with your fall sweaters.

  • Daisy nail art

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    Graphic Daisies 

    Graphic black-and-white flowers add a cool touch to pastel lilac.

  • daisy nail art

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    Sunny Yellow

    Classic daisies and pastel yellow are a match made in heaven.

  • Doodle nail art

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    Floral Doodles 

    The freshest way to wear floral nail designs? Pair them with cute doodles on each finger. You’ll look like a scrapbook in the best way possible.

  • floral nail art

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    Groovy Flowers 

    Look at that, another oversized retro floral. (These just happen to be the gel nail stickers our beauty assistant is obsessed with.)

  • Sparkle nail art

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    Blue Sparkle Flowers 

    Step up your nail-art game and make the whole flower out of teeny-tiny sequins. It’s the perfect arts-and-crafts project for weekends spent indoors this winter.

  • Blue floral nail art

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    Blue Blooms 

    These cute blue flowers are reminiscent of fine china.

  • murakami flower nail art

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    Murakami Flowers 

    For the more adventurous (and dexterous) among us, try a mani featuring Murakami’s iconic flowers.