Fresh season, fresh set! From fanciful Frenchies to playful patterns and everything in between, these spring nail looks are guaranteed to have you screenshotting your favourites before your next trip to your manicurist. 

Dopamine nails 

This trend is all about colour that makes you happy – think saturated citrus tones, punchy pinks and, of course, this season’s breakout shade: butter yellow. It’s a soft, creamy yellow with just enough warmth to feel fresh without veering neon, and it pairs beautifully with everything from linen dresses to denim. The whole point of dopamine nails is joy over subtlety, so don’t be afraid to go big. 

@lucky.nastia 💛💛 @4k.kogti ##dopamine #dopaminenails #nailsidea #дофаминовыеногти #идеиманикюра ♬ original sound – ɴᴀʀᴀ

Fantasy Frenchies 

The classic French tip gets a glow-up this spring. Fantasy Frenchies take the timeless white-tip silhouette and reimagine it in unexpected colours, shapes and finishes. Think pastel tips instead of white, patterned tips, or a pop of glitter along the edge. It’s a playful twist on a manicure staple, giving you all the elegance of a French manicure with a side order of whimsy. 

@beautyqueenoslo The easiest way to create a Fantasy French manicure. #frenchmanicure #nailsaddict #nailsartvideos #nailsvideotutorial #nailsart ♬ Originalton – NOVEMBER KID

Floral & feminine 

Nothing says spring quite like flowers, and this trend brings them straight to your fingertips. Think delicate hand-painted blooms, dainty daisy accents, or soft lavender floral prints on an otherwise nude or pastel base. It’s romantic and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for a spring wedding or garden party. 

@ln.nailart Pastel ombre with floral nail art 🌸 Nail art tutorial for May 🌿 #maynailinspo2026 #pastelombrenails #nailarttutorial #maynails2026 #easynailart ♬ The One That Got Away – Katy Perry

Ombre chrome 

For something with a bit more edge, ombre chrome combines two of the biggest nail trends in one set. A soft gradient of colour fades seamlessly from tip to base, finished off with a mirror-like chrome topcoat that catches the light with every movement. It’s futuristic, eye-catching and endlessly customisable, whether you go for a subtle nude-to-silver fade or something bolder like red-to-pink. 

@ln.nailart Pink ombre and white chrome 😍 the perfect soft spring nails 🌸🌷 #chromenails #springnailinspo2026 #marchnailinspo2026 #softspringnails #springnaildesignideas ♬ I’m always with you – BIO PAPEDA

‘Very demure, very mindful’ glass nails  

Minimalists, this one’s for you. Glass nails are all about a sheer, glossy, almost translucent finish that looks like polished glass catching the light. Often paired with a barely-there pink or milky white base, the look is fresh, clean and elegant. 

@heluviee big chop + a spacey glass mani &lt3🪐 I get bored sometimes n just need a diff length to feel inspired lolol✨ #nailtutorial #nailinspo #diynails #summernails #cateyenails #glassnails #chromenails #spacenails ♬ original sound – Sarah

 Also read: Spring fashion trends that should be on your radar