12 Rose Nail Art Ideas That'll Have You Channeling Your Inner Belle

Come summer, we're feeling one with nature—the grass is greener, the sun is brighter, even the usually sketchy Hudson River looks bluer.

With all that time outside, it's no wonder our summer beauty choices take direct inspiration from our surroundings. In the warmer months, you can find our manis decorated with beach motifs, bold summer hues, and, of course, blooming florals. And this summer, we've been especially partial to that ultimate icon of love: the rose. From accent nails to full-on 3D bouquets, keep scrolling for a dozen of our favorite rose nail art ideas.

Pink Perfection

Switch up an otherwise standard bubblegum pink mani by adding a few rosy accent nails. We love how the black and white flowers complement the background color without overpowering it.

In Full Bloom

Take inspiration from celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein and opt for pink, blooming roses on top of a nude nail. The result is a gorgeous manicure that's equal parts understated and complex. Bonus points if you can paint the roses by hand like Goldstein—she used nail art brushes from Double Moss Arte to create every tiny detail.

Feeling Floral

If you're a nail-art novice, try painting just the heads of your roses—a bird's eye view can easily be created with asymmetrical blobs. Let your base color dry (and we mean fully dry) before adding your details.

3D Bouquet

We're in love with this teeny, tiny, itsy bitsy bouquet of roses. (And we do mean tiny: It's smaller than a quarter.) Take your nail art to the next level by adding texture. This sweet little piece was made with SISSI 3D Clay.

Just Stick It

For those of us with particularly unsteady hands, nail stickers are truly a godsend. If you're low on time—or just can't be bothered to pull out the polish—stick on a couple of rosy nail decals, add a top coat, and you're good to go.

Sultry Sketches

We love how this sultry manicure pays homage to the many motifs of romance, from stolen kisses to fiery roses.

La Vie En Rose

For an extra rosy outlook, opt for different colored blooms on each nail. We're obsessed with how the use of negative space and the thin, white check print gives the background of this mani the illusion of a window—it's guaranteed to brighten even the cloudiest days.

By Any Other Name

For a less on-the-nose approach to the trend, try taking inspiration from the rose rather than simply recreating it. The marbling and thin gold line give this manicure an abstract feel, but you know exactly what it's evoking.

Lots of Love

Roses are already romantic on their own, but if you're looking to up the love factor, consider incorporating shades of pink. Stick to a neutral or milky base color to keep things from looking too busy or cutesy.

Tattoo Nails

Between the pastel gradient background and the tattoo-like nail art, this is pretty much the summer manicure of our dreams.

Bees & Blooms

The color scheme! The details! The fuzzy little bee! We love everything about this mani.

Thumbs Up

For an understated manicure that still packs a punch, go for a barely-there shade on all nails and isolate your nail art to a single finger. This stencil-inspired rose is perfect for the manicure minimalist.

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