Top 101 Most Creative Spring Nail Art Tutorials and Designs

Spring has sprung and I sure have a spring in my step! Too much? Ok, well clearly I’m excited. To me, spring is the time to get girly in all aspects of fashion… and I love it! In winter I’m too wrapped up and layered up to actually get to showcase my personal style, so when spring finally comes around, I know I get two fantastic seasons  to play around and have fun with my clothing and my nails.

And remember, you don’t have to go out and buy hundreds of colors and shades just so that you can art-ify your nails; you can use acrylic paint on top of a base coat, and if you don’t have the right color, mix and blend until you get what you want. Only buy the colors that you know you’ll use a lot, otherwise they’ll just become thick gloopy messes if you leave them to collect dust.

Marble Rainbow Drops

By now you should be comfortable with the marbling technique, but for this more understated version, you won’t need any cups of water.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SoNailicious

Cupcakes

Trying to keep in shape for spring and the upcoming summer may mean no more cupcake munching, so keep a reminder on your nails instead.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Heartnat

Sideways Ruffian

I really like the ruffian trend, so of course, I love the new and improved sideways version. The glitter polish gives it that nice little something extra for the springtime.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SoNailicious

Dotted Ombre

Instead of using the clever sponge trick to create ombre nails, use a dotting tool (or toothpick) to give you the ombre effect but in a fresh new way.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheTrendyNail

Strawberries

What I really like about this strawberry tutorial is that it uses pink polish instead of red, giving it a more childlike candy look. Too cute!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Simple Floral Accent

What I like about this floral tutorial is that it isn’t like the traditional floral patterns I’ve featured; it’s a lot less complicated. Instead of the very intricate, colorful flowers on each nail, this one just gives you a little hint.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ChicNailStyles

Poppies

I love this poppy design because it’s a nice break from all the daisies and roses (not that I don’t love those, too!). And it’s actually not quite a difficult as it looks.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Paulina'sPassions

Geometric Tips

French tips are so last season; well, traditional French tips, that is. Stick with the geometric trend this spring to modernize an old classic.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SoNailicious

Daisies

Daisies generally come into season in late spring, so get yourself a head start this year by showing yours off on your nails.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DivineCaroline

Blue Roses

Instead of the more common floral nail art that shows off a few small flowers on each nail, try this larger design of a zoomed-in shot of a rose.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Nailpolis

Faded Floral

You can bet that you’ll be seeing a lot of floral nail art for spring, but this one is a little different; the watercolor effect looks like it’s something out of the ‘60s. Love it!

Mix ‘n Match

Who says that your nails have to be uniform? Personally, I love the variety of combinations of ombre, flowers and polka dots.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DivineCaroline

Ladybugs

The thought of having these charming little ladybugs look up at me every time I use my hands is just too much! I can’t wait to get started on this one. I’d suggest using a brighter shade of red, though, just so its pops a bit more.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – CasaDePolish

Geode

Geodes are those round rocks that have hollow cavities that are lined with stunning, sparkling crystals. This fantastic natural beauty serves as great inspiration for bold and bright nails.

Stripy Floral

We all love flowers, but why not spice up the traditional look with some pastel-colored stripes in the background? It gives you that little something extra and gives you the opportunity to add an extra color to the mix.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Beautemaniere

Rose Triangles

If covering each and every full nail with roses feels like a bit too much for your taste, try this subtler approach; you get the pretty spring flowers without feeling overwhelmed.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – LookFantastic

Sea Shells

These shells are just too cute and they really get me in the springy mood! The addition of the tiny pearls is just the icing on the cake!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Seventeen

Hourglass

All you need is the right color combination to turn this hourglass design into the perfect spring mani. And it’s so, so easy to do!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Neon Chevron

Color blocking plus chevron plus neon plus spring equals a fantastic and trendy nail art design to welcome back the warmth.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – QuietLionCreations

Angled Tips

I love anything that plays on a legendary look like French tips. These flesh toned and metallic colors prove that spring doesn’t necessarily have to mean bright and bold, although if that’s what you’re after, simply pick out different shades for your angled tips.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – LoveMaegan

Tropical Reverse Tips

The mint and melon color scheme is to die for, the reverse French/half-moon mani is stunning, and the unexpected dot gives you a fresh twist – what more could you want for spring?

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Dotted Tips

If you want to capture the color palette of spring florals without actually drawing little flowers on your nails, go for this more obscure but awesome dotted tips idea to get the same impact.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Freutcake

Buzzing Bee

What’s more spring than bumble bees? This video tutorial makes this charming mani look easy, so no excuses!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – BubzBeauty

Rainbow Leopard

A little bit of leopard in your life is never a bad thing; just don’t overdo it à la Snooki and you’ll be fine. Incorporating some faint brushes of color really takes the edge off, and leaves you with a lovely soft and colorful look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Pshiiit

Pink Herringbone

This look is perfect for spring when you team up a shimmering glitter with a soft pastel. And you don’t need tape to create these lines, you’ll be surprised to see how easy they are to do freehand.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Striped Nails

I love this spring look because it’s just so damn easy to do, and you can really play around with color schemes, from pastels to bright neons, or even a combination of the two.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Makeup

Floral Accent

You don’t necessarily have to go full floral; accents mixed with vibrant coral and some shimmer gives you a real fun and quirky look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ChiNailBar

Owl Love

Yes, of course I am still obsessed with owls! Owl just have to grow my nails out a little bit longer to paint these cuties myself (see what I did there?).

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Tulip Tips

Tulips are oh so very spring, aren’t they? I adore this tulip video tutorial, and it also shows you that it’s not quite so difficult to do, either. *Sight of relief*

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – CutePolish

Reverse Half Moon

The negative space trend really is a growing one, and I just love these half-moons! You can use ring reinforcement stickers as a guide. The bow is a fun addition, but not a necessity if you’re worried it might hook onto things.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ThePolishPlayground

Iris Love

This particular species of iris is the only of its kind to bloom in spring, so it seems only natural to celebrate them with a bit of nail love! The little butterfly on the pinky gives you a lovely whimsical finish.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Stargazer Lily

Lilies—all types— are actually my favorite flowers, so I really appreciate this tutorial of the stargazer lily-inspired design. It’s not quite as in-your-face as other floral designs; the slightly more abstract approach is a welcome change!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ChalkboardNails

Charming Chains

This is a really easy look to pull off; a nail art pen will give you more control when drawing the dainty chain links. It’s so simple yet so very effective in drawing the eye!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailedIt

Leafy Goodness

If you want to celebrate nature, don’t feel limited to flowers alone. This leafy look is equally beautiful and it still gives you the spring feel, just without the floral.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Spring

For those of you who prefer to sidestep subtlety, you can literally spell it out for everyone with this in-your-face lettering.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Splattered Nails

I’ve shown you the clever straw-splattering technique, but I added this one in especially because of the color scheme; the white and light blue actually makes me think of a nice warm spring day.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Makeup

Double Outline

All you need is a white polish and a darker and lighter shade of your favorite color to create this mesmerizing double outlined look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Contrast Color Blocking

If to you spring means vivid colors and happiness, then you’ll enjoy this yellow-blue-fuchsia mix of color blocking. This isn’t a color combination I would have chosen myself, but I actually really love the funkiness of the finished look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ChalkboardNails

Spring Scene

This beauty really puts the art in nail art! The spring scene is absolutely gorgeous;

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Fabnailartdesigns

Spring Dress

One of the (many) best parts about spring is all the pretty sundresses you get to wear – it’s a time to let the girly-girl part of you shine. So channel your love for spring dresses with this lovely design.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Hearts

I am totally in love with this design because although you can tell it’s the top cleavage part of the heart, it isn’t too in-your-face hearty, if you know what I mean. I also really love the funky ’60 feel.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – MakeupTutorialsBeautiful

Spring Landscape

This truly is something else; the trees, the flowers, the bridge, the water, the sky… it’s drop dead gorgeous! You need a true artist for something this intricate.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – StyleThoseNails

Pastel Stripes

To me, pastels just scream “spring!” so this stripy little number is just perfect. You’ll just need a bit of patience, but it’s not a difficult look to achieve.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SoNailicious

Fruity Fun

This fruity look is one of the cutest I’ve seen by far! You can tell it’s going to take some time, so if you’re still starting out with the whole nail art thing, maybe start with just one accent nail (my favorite is the kiwi!).

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – GlitterFingersss

Hummingbird

Most hummingbirds migrate south for the winter, so you know the weather is turning when you see them returning to feed on the sweet nectar. This design perfectly pays homage to these tiny yet incredible birds.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – StyleThoseNails

Spring Tree

You don’t have to go over-the-top with colors and flowers; this tree and polka dots design gives you that hint of spring, but does so in an understated color palette.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Youtube

Bright Print

Everything about this design is to die for:  the colors, the actual print… everything! I’ll have all the patience in the world to recreate this captivating look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Dots with a Difference

I find regular polka dots a bit boring so this one is more to my liking; they look more like rings or bubbles than polka dots!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – AllAboutNailArt

Simple Flowers

I love the simplicity of this this design because it’s not quite so garish or bold; you just get a cute little hint of cheerful spring on a nude background.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Cut Out Spikes

This is a nice quick, easy and simple spring look that literally anyone can do. No fancy tricks here, just some beautiful colors and a bit of tape.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SoNailicious

Grapefruit

The colors from these grapefruit nails really pop and make your fingers look oh-so-vibrant. Make sure you get the right shade of pale yellow for this one.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Lulu’s

Neon Floral

Your florals don’t necessarily have to be crazy colorful; I really like the idea of using a neon background and then toning down the brightness with beige/nude and white.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheHunt

Spring Garden

I love the visual of the pretty flowers twisting through the white garden fence on the gradient background. Stunning!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Scalloped Tips

I have to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of this yellow-and-lavender mix, but the design is too lovely to omit. So I’ll just switch it up a little when I do mine.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheCraftyNinja

Mermaid

You’ll need a steady hand to draw the scallops on the sponged ombre/gradient background. If you’re up for the challenge, you’ll have some seriously cool nails to show off!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheHunt

Swirling Flowers

These oversized flowers are so eye-catching, and the swirling technique and thick black outline really gives it that edge! I’m also in love with the purple and blue color combination.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Qalanjo

Butterfly Wing

I like the more abstract look of the enlarged butterfly wings as opposed to actually drawing full butterflies; it’ll make people have to look twice to admire your art.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – AdventuresInAcetone

Dotty Rose

What I really love about this design is the cartoony look and feel, and the very interesting color combination.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – ExhaleHateNailDesign

Star Stickers

Make your own star stickers so that you can create this spring-a-licious look yourself. Once you’ve made these, you’ll see just how many creative nail art doors open up!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheCraftyNinja

Pink Spring

Here’s another one of those that are simple yet intricate at the same time. The color combiations of pint to nude with white on top also ensures that your nails won’t clash with any of your outfits!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Stripes and Balls

Can’t decide between stripes or large dots? Bring them together for a quirky, funky spring look! The gel pen makes life so much easier.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Nailuminium

Spring Bling

What women doesn’t like a little bit of bling in her life? Considering that the cold is moving on, this certainly seems like the perfect opportunity to celebrate with some bling.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DivineCaroline

Waterfall

This waterfall look is so subtly gorgeous, and it’s actually real easy to make; as long as you have a nice thin brush, you’ll see that you don’t even need the steadiest of hands either.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheCraftyNinja

It’s Tie Dye Time!

This one’s for all you hippies out there! You just need a thin brush to create multiple stripes in a swirling pattern, and voila!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Nailuminium

Rainbow Bird

This really is just too cute! The rainbow watercolor background gives you all the vibrancy of the season while the white birdie and heart design bring a lovely whimsical element.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DreamyMMM

Cloudy

The dark clouds are gone, so what better way to celebrate the season change than with this colorful cloud-like design? You could even use different colors for each nail if you really want to amp up the color. This one is actually so easy to do because the nail polish brush already gives you the perfect shape and thickness.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – PrettyPrudent

Sunset Chevron

I’ve already shown you some cool chevron designs but this one is here for the perfectly spring color palette. Try to use these throughout the season for the perfect spring look.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – SugarCoatedNails

Peacock Plumage

As you can see, this design is inspired by a specific image, but to me, it’s reminiscent of a peacock’s stunning feathers. The colors are perfect for spring and the design is something you just can not look away from!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DreamyMM

Pretty Paisley

I can’t think of anything ore spring than this dainty and beautiful paisley design! It’s colorful and fun, and I like how the paisley is broken up with a stripy nail and a plain one.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DivineCaroline

Accent Orange

I love this funky bold and bright spring flower. Since it’s just an accent nail on each finger it’s not too chaotic, although a nice coral or pastel yellow would work perfectly on the clear nails.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – NailsMagazine

Subtle Spring

The colored tips is a favorite of mine because it’s subtle a subtle way to introduce some color without going overboard. The inclusion of this delicate and blingy flower design on an accent nail is what really made me fall in love with this one.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – WeHeartIt

Cute Collar

Spring doesn’t just have to be about bright, dazzling nails; as much as I love color pops, I also love this genius tuxedo-like collared nails. If you really want to, you can do it in color, but I think the monochrome suits it perfectly.

Beautiful Bows

I adore this fancy bow mani not just because the bow is cute and understated, but mostly because the turquoise/mint color makes my nails look like an iconic Tiffany box, and that makes me truly happy.

Cherry Blossoms

These cherry blossoms look pretty intricate and detailed, but with the steps broken down in the tutorial, it doesn’t look quite so daunting anymore. Go on and give it a try!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – DidMyNails

Green Sprouts

This is adorable! It’s simple and minimalist, and almost looks like an illustration that belongs in a children’s book; but it sure is perfect for spring!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – WillPaintNailsForFood

Spring’s First Blossom

This one’s a lovely tribute to the start of spring that gets us so excited. It may look a bit abstract, but there’s no denying that it has “spring” written all over it.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TheDocNDiva

Bright and Bold Flower

This one is for those of you who like to make a statement and aren’t afraid of bright, bold colors! This neon and glitter flower design is a fun one to show off as it will certainly get you some attention.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – MirLidNailArt

Argyle Envy

Thanks to Pringle, the argyle pattern will never get old, so you can’t really go wrong with this one. Get yourself some nice springy colors like those in the tutorial and argyle away!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – PointlessCafe

Sweet Spring Flowers

The actual nail artist of this look got her inspiration from a pattern on a diaper bag, but there’s nothing crappy about this bright and cheerful design!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – WillPaintNailsForFood

Pastel Bears

Bears emerge from hibernation in the spring, so why not celebrate that incredible natural phenomenon with these pastel bear and polka dot nails? Everyone loves a cuddly teddy bear!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – CottonCandy

Cheerful Cherries

Cherries are possibly the easiest fruit to paint on your nails, so you might as well give it a try. I plan on enjoying many cherries in my cocktails this spring!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – CottonCandy

Herringbone

This herringbone is a little bit of a cheat… and that’s exactly why I love it! Painting nail strips and sticking them on your nails is just so much easier than actually trying to paint this pattern directly onto your nail. Genius!

Spring Showers

Some parts of the world get more spring showers than others, so for those of you who are used to those light raindrops, here’s the perfect design. I love the little touch of bling you get from the rhinestone raindrops.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – TartsNTalons

Cross Stitch Nails

Remember back when you were a kid and you felt so proud of your cross stitching triumphs? Well, now you can channel that on your nails. Warning: you need patience and a very steady hand for this one but my-oh-my doesn’t it look gorgeous? I’d recommend a white background for spring.

Daisy Hearts

I just love the simplicity and cuteness of this one: the pink background is nice and vibrant, the daisy is perfectly springy, and the heart-shaped petals give you just that hint of Valentine’s Day love.

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – Nailpolis

Rainbow Mosaic

As complicated as this design looks, nail artist will be able to easily recreate it with a stamp so you won’t be sitting there for the hours. Of course, this can be stamped on any background color, but the rainbow gradient is just so darn cheerful!

Nail Art Tutorial and Instructions – PContreras8Nails