12 April Nail Ideas That'll Take You From Showers to Flowers
April is a unique month. It's the first full month of spring but is often earmarked with gloomy days and low temperatures. As the saying goes, though, April showers bring May flowers, so the dreary forecast is well worth it in the long run. Still, it helps to have pockets of sunshine—literally and figuratively—during the month. While we can't control the weather, we can help steer you toward some seriously cheerful nail art ideas. From pastels and florals to fitting shades of blue, ahead you'll find two dozen April 2024 nail ideas worth recreating.
01 Ballet Pink Velvet Nails
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Just because the weather is letting up from the harsh cold of winter doesn't mean velvet nails are out of style. This pale, ballet pink manicure is perfect for April with its soft pastel hue and trendy bow detail.
02 Bejeweled Pink French Manicure
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This pretty monochrome bejeweled French manicure is so easy to recreate. Start with classic French tips. Then, once your pink polish is dry, glue a few pink rhinestones into place.
How fun are these cool-toned aura nails? It's almost as if the bright allure of May flowers is peeking through the blue clouds of April.
05 Green Velvet Daisy Nails
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How precious is this floral manicure? Between the pale green velvet tips and negative-space daisies, there's nothing not to love. While it might seem too intricate to DIY, remember: You can create daisy nail art with a dotting tool. Drag five dots for the petals and add one in a different color in the center.
How chic is this monochrome blue French manicure? Thanks to the dual jelly and opaque finishes it looks more two-toned, but the overall hue is the same.
10 Pale Yellow Floral Nails
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11 Sunny Pastel Mismatched Nails
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We love the soft, subdued nature of this happy yellow manicure. Let it be a reminder that brighter (warmer) days are ahead.
12 Short Solid Powder Blue Nails
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No time to book a nail art appointment? Opting for the perfect shade of powder blue will look just fine. (And by that we mean great.)
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