Drawings on the nails: 115 ideas

There are countless ways to express your style and creativity with nail art, which has become a major trend in the beauty industry. Whether you like big statements or delicate accents, there is something for everyone in our collection of simple designs to complex patterns.

Making the decision of which look to try next can be challenging with so many options available. For that reason, we’ve put together 115 original nail art designs to motivate you to get a manicure. There are lots of ideas to get you creatively inspired, regardless of whether you like to work with the newest trends or prefer traditional designs.

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Drawings on the nails: new items 2024

Backstage models rarely receive elaborate manicures; instead, they merely get bright varnish applied to their nails to save time. However, the previous year was groundbreaking: numerous fashion shows featured elaborate nail art that included pictures. Here are five ideas worth remembering and implementing again.

A French manicure in 2024 can be anything but ordinary. People are no longer inspired by pale pink nails with white tips, so mix and match textures and hues at will. Of course, give your nails a French manicure with a pattern! Try the Byblos summer show look, for instance: paint your nails a delicate lemon varnish, use a black dotting tool to highlight the lunula and its edge, and then scatter white dots in an erratic pattern on top.

Models at the Manish Arora and Siriano summer shows wore nail looks that were evocative of children’s drawings or the works of the great American expressionist. There are two benefits to this design: firstly, it will make you look amazing even in your regular jeans and T-shirt. Second, this lovely design is repeatable even by novices.

Imaxtree © Manish Arora

Five or six different bright varnishes will be needed for the design itself, and white varnish for the background. Apply white varnish to your nails and use a thin manicure brush to fill in the nail plate with varying thicknesses and lengths of lines. The second choice is to use the space manicure technique, which involves wetting a makeup sponge with various varnishes and applying it one by one to the nails.

A manicure for individuals who don’t rely on the approval of others. Although some may consider nail art featuring leopard or zebra prints to be tacky, reputable designers like Emilio Pucci firmly disagree. The unusual color scheme of this picture makes all the difference: the "zebra" in this picture is actually green and black, rather than the more common black and white pairing. If you still feel like this is too much, consider applying a print to just one finger, like the ring finger.

The Steinmetz show’s nail design is a great illustration of how regular manicures can accommodate experimentation. Thin black stripes creating a geometric design are applied to nails that are a neutral nude color. Beginners will find it challenging to replicate this image; it is best to purchase nail stickers with a comparable design. Alternatively, hire a manicurist to handle everything for you.

Nail artists suggested using "ink" stains to decorate nails for the Bibhu Mohapatra show. They were correct: practically more people talked about this manicure than the actual collection. Accuracy is not necessary in this image; the important thing is to paint your nails perfectly with a capricious white varnish. Apply a small amount of black varnish to a few spots, then use a toothpick to spread the spots to resemble blots.

Nail design with a geometric pattern

Make sure you learn how to do geometric manicures because they consistently garner the most likes on social media! Let’s put some pictures to use.

• This colorful image looks complicated, but you can easily repeat it with your own hands in a simplified form. First, paint your nails with a rich pink varnish. To create a "pyramid", paper tape will come in handy: use its edge instead of a ruler. When the layer of varnish has dried properly, remove the tape and move on to the next "level".

• We will talk about manicure with circles in more detail below, but it should be mentioned in this section too. It is also possible to create a geometric pattern with dots – see the example with the photo below. You will need special two-color round and flat decorations that resemble confetti.

• A fashionable manicure with a geometric pattern often resembles a patchwork blanket or a multi-colored woolen carpet. And the brighter and more varied your patchwork manicure is, the better!

• A geometric manicure may well contain a secret message. Encrypt it with simple symbols – and let others guess what it all means.

• If you are not very good with manicure tools yet, you can get a beautiful geometric manicure without them. To depict a bright square on your nails, as in the photo, first paint the entire nail with bright varnish and wait until it dries. Then attach a business card, any thick sheet of paper, or stick paper tape to the side of the nail at an angle. Paint the rest of the nail plate with a thick varnish of a contrasting color.

Visit our photo gallery for even more geometric manicure inspiration!

With 115 original design ideas, nail art is a creative and enjoyable way to show off your personal style for any occasion. This guide makes it simple to add a personal touch to your nails by providing inspiration for every taste and skill level, with simple patterns and intricate details. There’s a design here to go with your mood and ensemble, whether you’re going for something brash and colorful or understated and stylish.

23 ideas for French manicure with a pattern

A good French manicure is a colored French manicure, as was previously mentioned. This section has a collection of lovely nail designs that feature a French manicure and pattern.

• Nail tips emphasized with multi-colored varnishes in the style of a French manicure are an important, but already a little boring trend. Try to complement the image with a pattern. A more interesting and fresh version of a bright French manicure on nails is in front of you.

• To draw beautiful and even hearts on your nails, use the photo instructions that we prepared for Valentine"s Day.

• A look for those who like to laugh at themselves. A manicure with nail tips that look like they were sewn on with black threads can be created in a couple of minutes. And you will collect compliments all week!

• This white French manicure with a pattern can be used for psychological tests. What do you see here? Personally, we see the face of the cartoon dog Snoopy, top view.

• Uneven and translucent, as if painted with watercolors, lines on the tips of the nails look cute, feminine and very elegant.

• Black and white or yellow taxi checkers on the tips of the nails hint: you are not used to traveling by public transport.

• How to make a seasonal French manicure with an original design? In the fall, decorate the tips of your nails with maple leaves, and in the spring – with bright flower bouquets.

• This red and white French manicure with human eyes looks really creepy, so it is perfect for a Halloween party.

• Yellow, green, blue or "rainbow" French manicure will definitely cheer you up. This is the case when you can say: both to yourself and to others.

Additional inspiration for an exquisite and extravagant French manicure featuring a pattern:

Simple designs for short nails

It is still acceptable to pursue an art manicure even if your nails are short. The exact opposite is true: you can execute the most audacious ideas on short nails. They can also be fairly straightforward and simple to complete.

• Draw one or more bright stripes across the nail. Don"t try to make the lines perfectly straight. In any case, it will turn out beautiful and impressive!

• But for this design option, you will still need an assistant – a piece of paper tape or stickers for a French manicure.

• The cactus figure on the nails looks quite conventional, so this design is easy to repeat at home. Use a thin manicure brush, a dotter and all your artistic abilities.

• The same story with this cute lemon: even a novice nail artist can draw it. It is not necessary to recreate the entire image from the picture exactly, you can draw a lemon on just one finger.

Ideas for drawings for long nails

Any drawing on long nails will draw attention, so make the most of it. Make the image compelling enough to hold the viewer’s attention. These are a few appropriate suggestions.

• Bright fruits, juicy greenery, stormy sea waves – everything that reminds of summer, caresses the eye.

• As on short nails, a drawing of flowers also looks great on long ones. But in this case, you have the opportunity to make the image more original – for example, fill the entire lunula of the nail with an image of a bud or, conversely, its tip.

• The starry sky is another fetish of nail maniacs. And again, we urge you to break the canons: let the sky not be blue, but a joyful pink, and the stars – white or multi-colored.

• You are no longer 10 years old, but you still love pink glitter, ponies and unicorns? We do not condemn, but urge you to make this love real. And turn it into a fun manicure.

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Summer and spring nail patterns

We only sigh at the coral in the winter and fall, keep ourselves warm in our hedgehog mittens, and don’t wipe the burgundy varnish off the table. But when spring and summer finally arrive, they lose the ability and necessity to refrain. Adhere rhinestones to the nails, sketch dandelions, sunflower and palm trees, orchid buds, butterfly wings, twigs, bows, and experiment with metallic and "cat eye" designs. Look through a photo gallery for ideas!

A marble manicure, also known as bright water, can also be a fantastic summertime design! See our video guide to learn how to make one of these designs.

Autumn and winter nail designs

What lovely nail designs are appropriate for the chilly months? Here are a few concepts.

• The first association with winter that comes to mind is New Year. Why not decorate your nails with snowflakes, Christmas trees, snowmen and garlands to create a New Year mood for yourself and others?

• Knitted manicure seems to be specially designed for winter. And the snowflake design on a light brown background is even more reminiscent of cozy winter evenings spent under a warm blanket with a cup of cocoa.

• White snowflakes on a blue background are a classic of winter nail art. Shimmer on the nails in such a composition is associated with New Year"s tinsel and garlands, creating a sense of celebration.

• Orange is the brightest color of early autumn. This design is reminiscent of fallen leaves and the riot of colors of September nature.

• Maple leaves on a white background are the most obvious, but no less spectacular version of a manicure for autumn. Inspired by this nail art, you can come up with many options for drawings with autumn leaves.

• This nail art resembles the best canvases of the Impressionists: the color scheme is similar to the palette of Claude Monet"s "Japanese Bridge". Orange, blue, yellow – the colors of the most colorful autumn.

Transparent manicure with designs

Transparent varnish is ideal for nail art because it makes any pattern stand out more and be more detailed.

• A favorite motif of nail bloggers is a manicure on a transparent base with a pattern in the form of flowers and leaves. And we share this love: it looks very spring-like, regardless of the weather outside.

• Whose image is number one when creating a New Year"s manicure? That"s right, a Christmas tree. Play it up in your own way: apply a clear varnish to the nail, and draw the tree itself schematically, using bright and glittery varnishes.

• If you don’t know how to create complex designs and compositions yet, there is a way out. Draw bright stripes, squares, circles or zigzags on a transparent base.

Simple dotting designs on nails

Having a dotting tool or dotter around the house is highly beneficial. This is a unique manicure stick made of metal with a tiny ball at the tip. With its help, you can use perfectly round dots to create patterns on your nails that are either bright and lush or minimalistic. In the photo instructions, we explain and demonstrate how to use this accessory for beginners. And we’re talking about some more attention-grabbing dotting design ideas today.

• The simplest dotting design is one or two dots, placed as close to the cuticle as possible. This design won"t take much time, but it will emphasize: you follow fashion.

• If your eye failed you and you couldn’t repeat the strict design from the top photo, no problem. Just place dots on the nail plate in a chaotic order. It’s even more interesting!

Mees Dorhout © imaxtree

• Both classic and reverse French (moon manicure) will look more picturesque if you use a dotter. Separate the tip of the nail or, conversely, its lunula with a neat row of identical dots – black or colored.

• Also, the tips of the nails are often decorated with a scattering of colored dots – what"s not to like for a festive manicure?

• When creating bright exotic patterns on the nails, you will also need the help of a dotter. In addition, stock up on bright varnishes, time and patience: the work ahead is painstaking.

Here are eight more creative dotting pattern manicure ideas:

Counseling! If you don’t have a special dotting tool, use the blunt end of an ordinary toothpick that has been cut in half to make dots.

Beautiful designs on nails with a needle

Beginners may find it difficult to handle a manicure needle; it is best to practice on toothpicks first as there is less possibility of injuring your nail from inexperience. Using a needle, you can make patterns and designs on freshly applied varnish as well as varnish that has already dried. The key is to avoid applying too much pressure to the nail!

In both situations, the method is the same: apply a few drops of varnish, then use a toothpick or needle to create a design out of them. Start with shapes that are abstract and don’t need to be executed precisely.

Once you’ve got the hang of it, try more intricate designs, like the rose picture in the photo gallery, which features delicate colors, straight lines, and crisp geometric patterns.

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Idea	Description
1. Floral Patterns	Bright and delicate flowers for a fresh look.
2. Geometric Shapes	Clean lines and angles for a modern touch.
3. Abstract Art	Bold and unique designs for an artistic vibe.
4. Animal Prints	Leopard spots or zebra stripes for a wild style.
5. Minimalist Dots

Making original nail art is a creative way to showcase your individuality and sense of style. Whether you like complex artwork or straightforward patterns, there are 115 ideas to pick from, so there is something for everyone.

Changing up the colors, forms, and techniques you use on your nails can keep them interesting and new. Don’t be scared to experiment and try something daring and different.

These nail art ideas are sure to inspire you no matter where you choose to get your nails done—at home or at a salon. Savor the

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