20 Floral Nail Ideas That Will Make Your Creativity Blossom

Certain manicure designs just scream "warm weather." Think fruits like cherries and watermelons, auras in sunset shades, or rainbow nail art. But if you ask us, nothing feels quite as spring/summer as a floral manicure. Whether it's bright yellow sunflowers, romantic roses, or dainty daisies, a floral manicure provides an instant mood boost—and looks pretty perfect wrapped around a glass of iced tea or lemonade.

From subtle pops of color to rhinestone French manis and everything in between, we've compiled a gallery of 20 floral nail looks. Scroll on to see them.

'70s Inspired

We love the combo of florals and pastels in this '70s-inspired mani. For a similar look, pick a few complementary shades (such as pink, yellow, and blue) and paint flowers on a few nails and French tips on the others.

Flower Magic

Sparkly nails will never go out of style. For this magical floral mani, nail artist Anna used ILNP Boutique Nail Polish in Birthday Suit, Juliette, and Black Orchid ($10 each).

Groovy Florals

Between the multicolor swirls and glittery pink accent nails, this manicure has big Polly Pocket energy. The pink-on-pink flowers add a girly touch.

Antique Roses

To get this fresh set, start with a pale pink base and draw on some light pink roses with green stems. Or take it easy and opt for nail stickers, such as the Le Petit Jardin Mini Nail Stickers from Le Mini Macaron ($5).

Black and White Floral

Not into bright colors or pastels? Allow us to introduce you to black and white floral nails. This chic manicure deserves a spot in your nail lineup if you gravitate toward monochromatic vibes.

Simple Flowers

This nail art, though simple on its face, will likely take some time to achieve—but patience is a virtue, especially when your nails come out looking like this. Pick a fun base color, then two complementary shades for your polka dot-esque flowers. Add little green leaves and voila—a garden for your fingers.

Two-Toned With Flowers

In the market for a flashy set? Opt for this flower-topped, two-toned mani. Unless you're well-versed in nail art, you might want to leave this one for a pro.

Bright Hues

While we're total suckers for anything glossy, we have a soft spot for matte nails— especially when they look this good. Pop on a nude base, then grab your favorite colors to draw on flowers, checkers, and swirls.

Floral Explosion

Never have we ever seen so many flowers painted onto nails—but we're here for it. Add drops of your chosen colors to each nail, using a dotting tool to drag them into five points. Add white dots in the center of each to complete your bouquets.

Flowers on Flowers

This set offers a more understated approach to layered florals. Still, given the intricate details on the leaves, you might want to take this photo as inspo for your nail tech (as opposed to DIYing).

Dried Flowers

The aura bases make this artsy dried flower set all the more stunning. For the creative florals, nail artist Lauren used Cirque Colors' Floral Reef Dried Flowers ($13).

Sunflowers

If you have a super-talented nail artist who can hand paint any design, show them this photo of sunflower nails. These are perhaps the most life-like flowers we've seen on a mani yet, and we love how the shades of yellow, orange, and brown come together atop the "your nails but better" base.

Soft Roses

If soft glam is more your speed, consider subtle roses at the tips and cuticles of your accent nails.

Flower Gems

If you're in the mood for a little something extra, you can never go wrong with rhinestones. This look is surprisingly easy to DIY, too: While your milky-white base is still tacky, use a tool like the Lights Lacquer Wax Pen ($12) to place your rhinestones. Lock everything in with a top coat and you're good to go.

Polka Dot Blooms

There's something almost abstract about these playful polka-dot blooms. The Skittle French base ups the youthful appeal.

Flower Assortment

This set might represent minimalism at its finest, but don't let that fool you—unless you're adept with nail art, it'd be tough to recreate by hand. Let your nail technician take this one on. (Or reach for nail stickers.)

Blue's Blooms

A floral manicure in shades of blue marries April showers and May flowers. This set includes essie's Ride the Soundwave ($8) and Blanc ($10).

Rhinestone-Embellished

If you love clean and simple nails, this rhinestone mani is for you. A bonus? It's super easy to DIY: Use a lining tool to drag drops of white polish into flower shapes to create your daisies, then add rhinestones in the center to complete the look.

Pops of Magenta

Magenta might have been especially trendy last year (thank you, Barbie), but as far as we're concerned, it'll never go out of style. Lauren used OPI Nail Lacquer in Thistle Make You Bloom ($13) and Bare My Soul ($12) to create this look.

Fresh Florals

This manicure is bound to put a smile on anyone's face. To emulate the gradient base, start by painting your tips bubblegum pink (try Orly's Burst Your Bubblegum, $11). While the polish is still damp, use a makeup sponge to diffuse it down toward the middle.

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