Flower Power Nail Art Is The Manicure Trend Of The Moment

In general, flowers are a symbol of joy, renewal, and friendship. They also bring a spring-like feel to any time of the year. The floral print is embraced in fashion, interior design, and even makeup. These hugs from nature are often associated with femininity and come in tons of vivid colors that are all equally stunning. And it's not just the crown of petals either. Long stems, twisty vines, and grand leaves all contribute to the flower's allure. 

Perhaps that is why floral nails are consistently trending. Flower nail art is represented in a variety of different ways. There are so many species of flowers that can be added to any nail design. And choosing ones that have special meanings to you creates a truly personalized manicure. So, whether you like to have every single nail packed with a pattern or prefer a barely-there manicure, we have a set you'll love, from roots to petals.

Since spring is the pinnacle of color, we're bringing as many shades as we can into this nail art. However, this take still stays faithful to the clean girl vibe. Marble petals create a whimsical feel and give your nails a burst of several different colors. The intricate floral details make it look like you spent loads on this design, yet this manicure is not over-the-top. It's all about having a neutral background with light shades of tan or pink and keeping the flowers small.

A French manicure is a great base for more intricate nail art. It's been reinvented many times over, such as with the invisible and outlined French tips. The classic manicure has even inspired designs like the iridescent alien nails. Now, it's getting a spring upgrade. Trade in those white nail edges for a full garden scene. Adding flowers to just the tips is a subtle way to incorporate this trend. For a more minimalistic approach, paint the base of your nail a soft pink or white. Or, go for a bold look and pick a bright purple or orange for the background instead.

One flower is painted in the middle of each nail — there isn't a more straightforward design than that. This floral detailing is straight out of the '70s, almost like a hippie in tie-dye was your nail tech. To upgrade the manicure, paint each flower a different color. Contrasting colors like purple and yellow or red and green will create a vibrant pattern. However, this simple detail lends itself to an equally simple manicure. Have each blossom the same color, or create a gradient for a plain design that is anything but basic.

The cuff of your nail deserves just as much attention as the tips. A reverse French manicure creates some serious drama around the bottom of your nails. Flowers and leaves sprout from your cuticles to turn this trend on its head. You can keep the blooming art strictly to your nail's half-moon or let the flowers climb to the halfway point. It is the perfect design to highlight leaves, vines, thorns, and stems. After all, the petals aren't the only beautiful part of the flower.

There's no color pairing more classic than black and white. Naturally, the mighty duo has infiltrated this nail trend, and we are thankful. Yes, flowers are colorful, but sometimes a manicure without showstopping hues is the way to go. However, your black-and-white nail art doesn't have to fade into the background. Choose funky patterns, like a polka dot border, or interchange petal colors — black for the "he loves me" and white for the "he loves me not." It might be muted, but it's not an understatement.

Flowers are easy to tie into any nail trend. Whether you are a pierced nail fan or lip gloss nails are more your style, just add a flower. Contrasting shades for the floral design will help your florets shine. Black and white checkerboard prints need tiny yellow flowers, while brown swirls look terrific with a bundle of red blossoms. Pierced nails, meanwhile, are just begging for a floret charm. Mix and match your favorite nail art with flowers for perfectly chic and summery digits.

Glitter and flowers go hand in hand. It's like the sparkles were made to bedazzle roses and hydrangeas. For a subtler manicure, put the glitter just on the flower decal. You won't blind anyone when the sunlight hits your hand, but the flowers will be dressed in the finest shimmer. For a more dramatic style, go full glitter on each nail bed and add glitter to the flower nail art too. Just don't drown your blossoms with shimmers. A glittering border will keep your flower design intact without sacrificing the glitz and glam.