Picture this: You’re having a rough day. It’s gloomy out, you accidentally slept through your alarm, and your coffee-to-milk ratio in your latte was inexplicably off. You’re desperate for a pick-me-up, and then, suddenly, you remember. You look down at your nails—and receive an instant serotonin hit. There’s just something about looking down at a good manicure, especially if that manicure includes a cute design, that can make your entire day turn around. From stars to hearts to tiny flowers to fruits, there are tons of nail art options out there that can make your manicure pop and boost your mood. In fact, there are so many choices out there, it’s almost impossible to narrow down the one that’s going to give you that ideal little treat culture feeling every time you glance down at your hands.
If you’re feeling at a loss for what to ask for when you visit the nail salon, we’ve narrowed down some of the most reliably adorable nail art ideas to request. You can go as simple as a colorful French, go weird with some googly eyes, or get some classic flowers—but no matter what you choose, these 30 nail art ideas are basically guaranteed to make your day.
1. Galaxy nails
2. Blue squiggles
3. Grey storm clouds
4. Half-and-half
5. Accent Stars
6. Negative space heart
7. Multi-pattern monochrome
8. Moon and stars
9. Tiny flowers
10. Little hearts
11. Colorful French manicure
12. Cherry nails
13. Melted effect
14. Solid and squiggle combo
15. Colorful cuticles
16. Rainbow nails
17. Eyeballs
18. Double color French
19. Butterflies
20. Big accent blooms
21. Crushed flowers
22. Gold foil
23. Tie-dye
24. Asymmetrical French manicure
25. Little lemons
26. Confetti
27. Little pearls
28. Flower garden
29. Leopard print
30. Single dot
