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Simplicity and natural beauty are trending across every style aspect, including nails. This spring, short and well-groomed manicures are the go-to look. If you're ready to embrace this chic trend, we've gathered 14 elegant and minimalist nail designs that will leave your hands looking flawless all season long.

Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up ... or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!"

Mixing matte and gloss finishes can provide dimension without overwhelming the nail, explains Gerstein. This chic looks keeps the gloss minimal, with a slight shimmer polish along the cuticle.

In fashion, taking your style to the next level goes beyond experimenting with prints or colors — it’s all about playing with texture. And nail trends are taking notes. Enter: 3D nails, aka multidimensional textured designs that will (literally) make your manicure stand out.

Almond-shaped nails are, and always will be, classic. Here, a manicurist shares 18 almond-shaped nail designs as inspiration with pro tips for your next mani.

For an ethereal chrome nail look for May, start with a sheer milky pink base. Then, use a sponge to apply metallic pastel purple polish in the center of each nail. Finish with a white chrome powder encased in a top coat.

Reminiscent of whiling away balmy afternoons in the garden, these daisy nails are fun without feeling too young. Elongated petals, off-centre placement and the addition of a fun crosshatch base can add interest to a classic floral design.

Yellow is, without a doubt, one of our absolute go-to hues for spring and summer, and we can't get enough of the butter yellow, mustard, and gold blend in this set. The mismatched look includes French tips, 3D flowers, and even a touch of chrome.

On top of her glossy neutral base, Ganzorigt painted sweet cloud details, which gave the reality star’s nails an ethereal vibe. Beyond looking sweet, the decals were actually to celebrate Kardashian’s soon-to-launch protein-powered popcorn brand, Khloud Foods. So kute.

A round-up of the best pedicure designs and colours to try for spring 2025 and expert tips on maintaining your pedicure and nail health.

If you're keen to recreate the look, her nail artist Lucy Tucker shared an insight. In an Instagram post, Tucker revealed that the brand Nails.Inc was behind the glossy shade, while products from Byredo were used to hydrate the actor's hands.