According to Our Instagram Feeds, Fashion People Everywhere Cosign These Nail Designs

Collage of cute nail designs.
(Image credit: @themaniclub; @imarninails; @hollyfalconenails; @nailartbyqueenie; @nailsbyzola; nails_of_la)

In recent years, trend cycles have been operating at a breakneck speeds, dropping inspiration, fueling debates, and receiving rebrands in mere day if not hours. For a better idea of how and why certain fashion and beauty trends get started and why others disappear from our For You pages entirely, it's always helpful to take a close look at the intersection between the world of fashion and beauty and pull out the standout ones we can't get enough of.

As you may have already guessed, WWW beauty editors spend a good bulk of our time monitoring the beauty trends Instagram's fashion people are embracing, and we have special intel as to which creative minds are bringing them to life. It should be no surprise that cute nails designs happen to be one of our favorite topics to enthuse over! Below, we're sharing fashion person approved nail designs and a few of our favorite products to keep your new manicure looking fresh long after you leave the salon.

Sabrina Carpenter poses with a sparkling manicure by Zola Ganzorigt.

(Image credit: @nailsbyzola)

The Best Cute Nail Designs to Re-Create

1. Aperol Spritz

The only thing better than sipping on an ice-cold Aperol spritz during a hot day is wearing a manicure that draws from the refreshing drink's citrus color palette.

Aperol spritz
inspired manicure by Iram Shelton.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

2. Pearl on Pearl

This classy nail design is created by using a milky white chrome base and adding eye-catching pearl and sequin details that will make your heart skip a beat.

A pearl manicure by Iram Shelton.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

3. Rhinestone Starburst

Speaking of sparkling nails… Try combining rhinestones with retro starburst art for a bold and unique take on a classic nail look that adds instant intrigue.

A manicure featuring starburst art and rhinestones by Iram Shelton.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

4. Twisted Tuxedo

For this nail look, we're taking cues from nail artist Iram Shelton and tapping into our love for monochrome designs and Frenchies for the best of both worlds.

A tuxedo manicure by Iram Shelton.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

5. A Touch of Burgundy

Burgundy has been largely popularized as a fall and winter shade, but we're here to argue that the timeless shade can be worn year-round without falling out of style.

A French manicure with burgundy tips by Georgia Rae.

(Image credit: @raelondonnails)

6. Colorful French

If you're getting tired of the classic "pink base and white tips" combo for your French manicure, shake things up and try wearing all your favorite colors at once.

A colorful French manicure by Georgia Rae.

(Image credit: @raelondonnails)

7. Minimalistic Waves

Some of the cutest nail designs we've come across incorporate little to no color or art, like this manicure featuring dainty, minimalistic waves by Julia Diogo.

A manicure featuring a minimalistic wave design by Julia Diogo.

(Image credit: @paintedbyjools)

8. Frosted Nude

If you loved the Hailey Bieber glazed donut trend that took over our social media feeds, then consider switching out your pinkish base for a whisper of brown.

Frosted, nude chrome nails on Hailey Bieber by Zola Ganzorigt.

(Image credit: @nailsbyzola)

9. Mermaid Chrome

Not turning into a mythical human-fish hybrid won't stop us from embracing our inner mermaid or siren by asking for this aquatic chrome manicure at the salon.

Mermaid-inspired chrome nails on Kylie Jenner by Zola Ganzorigt.

(Image credit: @nailsbyzola)

10. Pattern Play

Who said you have to stick with just one playful pattern for your nail design of choice? Combine a few of your favorite looks and re-create this creative manicure.

A manicure featuring mixed patterns by Zola Ganzorigt.

(Image credit: @nailsbyzola)

11. Mismatched Mani

In the same fashion, we're in love with this mismatched manicure that features one bright nail design on one hand and a neutral, minimalistic design on the other.

A mismatched manicure by Queenie Nguyen.

(Image credit: @nailartbyqueenie)

12. Farmers Market

Fashion people have also been posting nonstop with nail art drawing directly from nature scenes, like this farmers market inspired manicure by Queenie Nguyen.

A farmers market
inspired manicure by Queenie Nguyen.

(Image credit: @nailartbyqueenie)

13. Artsy Flames

Hop on the flame nail art trend by re-creating this bold manicure by Paragon Nails that combines a chrome design with shades of white, yellow, and green.

A manicure featuring gold and green flames by Paragon Nails.

(Image credit: @paragonnails)

14. Peach Ombré

You can never go wrong with a stylish peach ombré that perfectly complements your skin tone. Take your time picking out shades, and pay attention to your undertones.

A peach ombre manicure on Paloma Faith by Imarni.

(Image credit: @imarninails)

15. Textured Snakeskin

This textured manicure created by London-based celeb nail artist Imarni was made by placing soapy suds on a lime-green chrome pigment and wiping them away.

A texture snakeskin-inspired manicure by Imarni.

(Image credit: @imarninails)

16. Electric Orange With 3D Details

Graphic nail art has been everywhere on Instagram lately. This electric-orange manicure features 3D orange and chrome details on long almond nails.

A manicure featuring a graphic design and 3D nail art by Imarni.

(Image credit: @imarninails)

17. Cashmere Combo

Follow Christiana Hooks's lead and try a manicure featuring five different shades of cashmere, ranging from a dusty white to eggplant purple, for a subtle ombré.

A cashmere ombre manicure by Christiana Hooks.

(Image credit: @themaniclub)

18. Blue Flames

If you're ready to hop on the flame nail art trend, give it a try by adding striking blue-and-white flames to the tips of your nails with a layer of chrome.

A manicure featuring ice blue flames and a chrome finish by Brittney Boyce.

(Image credit: @nails_of_la)

19. Chrome Crosses

There's no better way to do chrome than going all out, and this chrome manicure featuring 3D crosses on the ring and index fingers is as stylish as it gets.

A chrome manicure with 3D art by Brittney Boyce.

(Image credit: @nails_of_la)

20. Amber Tortoiseshell

As soon as fall begins, you can count on at least one ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's beauty editors sporting tortoiseshell manicures like the one below by Betina Goldstein.

An amber tortoiseshell-print manicure by Betina Goldstein.

(Image credit: @betina_goldstein)

21. Burgundy and Navy-Blue Tips

Whether you're feeling extremely patriotic or just love a timeless navy-blue and burgundy combination, this charming French manicure is perfect every time.

A burgundy manicure with navy blue tips by Betina Goldstein.

(Image credit: @betina_goldstein)

22. Hand-Painted Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies are easily one of the most gorgeous winged insects, and we're loving how Goldstein features them as the centerpiece of this mystical manicure.

A manicure featuring hand-painted monarch butterflies by Betina Goldstein.

(Image credit: @betina_goldstein)

23. Extra Embellished

This iconic manicure by celebrity nail artist Holly Falcone for a PriscaVera campaign is proof that cute nail designs can never have too much embellishment.

A manicure with heavy embellishment by Holly Falcone.

(Image credit: @hollyfalconenails)

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Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.