In the middle of March, it’s time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Spring is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to start making your seasonal manicure inspiration board full of pastel colours, seasonal designs, and unique looks. These 34 gel nail ideas for March will look great no matter how you wear your nails, whether they are short and square or long and almond-shaped.
01 of 34 Mismatched nails that are fun
A hand with long, decorated nails in different patterns, such as stripes, dots, and patterns.instagram disseynails Spring always brings out the kid in us. This fun and mismatched manicure goes with the mood.
02 out of 34 Spring Blue Nails
@brushedbyb_ on Instagram shows hands with blue nails and rings. We think of beautiful blue skies when we think of spring. That’s why this dreamy shade of blue polish is a great choice for your March mani.
03 of 34 Dainty Daisy Nails
A hand with floral nail art resting on the steering wheel of a car @nailsbyzola / instagram There are many different types of floral nail art, but a simple daisy design is always a good choice. Put a milky base on each nail and then add three cute daisies.
04 of 34 Great Argyle Nails
An argyle-patterned nail art on long, almond-shaped nails is shown in this hand. @overglowedit on Instagram An argyle jumper makes me feel so warm and nostalgic. Put the print on your nails for a surprise mani moment.
05 of 34 3D Green Ombre Nails
Green ombre aura nails with silver accentsInstagram: phoebesummernails A green aura manicure with silver 3D details may seem like too much, but March is the best time to go all out. The best aura effect comes from putting deep green and mint green polish together.
06 of 34: Pastel Flower Nails
Airbrushed effect on multi-color flower nail artInstagram: phoebesummernails This pretty floral nail design will give you a soft, fresh look. A small rhinestone and a light airbrushing application give this manicure a little bit of an edge while still looking cute.
07 out of 34: Green Marble Nails
@brushedbyb on Instagram has green marble nails. This swirled look is a sure way to make your favourite green nail polish look better. First, put some big green dots on the nails in different shades. Then, wrap a thin plastic bag around your finger and use it to dab the nails so that the colours mix. This gives the surface a marbleised look that is both pretty and interesting to look at.
08 of 34 Blooming Gel Flower Nails
French manicure with green gel flowers that bloomInstagram: phoebesummernails For a one-of-a-kind manicure, use jade green tips and a gel flower design that looks like it’s blooming. The blooming gel makes the nail art look soft, like watercolour. This is the look for you if you want a St. Patrick’s Day mani.
09 of 34 Gradient Marble Nails
Colourful marble nails @brushedbyb_ on Instagram For a bold twist on the marbled nail look, use neon yellow, pink, orange, green, and blue on a base that is a neutral colour. The way the colourful marble blobs are placed on the nails makes this design look like a work of art.
10 of 34 Dark Green Celestial Nails
Long, dark green nails with gold celestial detailsInstagram: phoebesummernails A dark-toned manicure is one of a kind. The yellow-gold celestial star details and forest-green base make this the perfect set to wear as winter turns into spring.
11 of 34 Dainty Floral Nails
Short nails with pressed flower details @lolo.nailedit on Instagram This simple flower mani is a great way to get a more subtle spring look. The way each flower is detailed gives the nails a beautiful vintage look.
12 of 34 French Manicure with Butter Yellow and Flowers
Pastel floral nail art on a butter yellow French manicure @disseynails on Instagram Last summer, butter yellow was the colour of the nails, and it’s back. Use the colour to decorate your tips, and then add delicate floral nail art in pastel colours that go well with the colour. The style is both sweet and flirty.
13 of 34 Nails in Abstract
Instagram: @disseynails has multi-colored abstract swirl nails. The more abstract the design, the better the nails will look. These nails have the perfect mix of pretty colours and swirly designs on a base that is a neutral colour.
14 of 34 Multi-Colored Chrome Nails
Blut toned chrome nails @brushedbyb_ on Instagram You don’t always have to have glazed doughnut nails when you wear chrome polish. A color-shifting set is a fun way to do the viral manicure in more than one colour. People will definitely stop and stare at a set like this one.
15 of 34 Spring Swirl Tips
Pastel French tips with swirls on them @amyle.nails on Instagram Choose a soft pastel colour for each nail to make your French manicure more fun. Instead of making a thin line on the tips, get creative and add swirls to them.
16 of 34 Rainbow Reverse French
@amyle.nails on Instagram has a rainbow gradient reverse French manicure. We love the gradient colour fade, the nude base colour, and how the design hugs the base of the nails in this reverse French manicure.
17 of 34 Micro Polka Dot Nails
Long nails with tiny polka dots @nailsbysuman on Instagram Little nail art, big effect. Use a nail dotting tool and a variety of primary-colored nail polishes to make tiny polka dots on a matte base.
18 of 34 Double-Tipped French Manicure
Green and gold French manicure on Instagram @amyle.nails A thin band of gold under the tips makes this hunter-green French manicure look like it belongs to a queen. The space between the two colours gives these nails a modern look that makes them appropriate for even the most formal events.
19 of 34 Snake Nails in Abstract
Nails with a multi-colored abstract snake print @brushedbyb_ on Instagram Nails that look like snakeskin are coming back. There are prints that look like real pythons and others that are a little more abstract, like this set that looks like a rattlesnake. Use a nude nail base and a colour palette that goes with it to make the nails look more modern. This will bring everything together.
20 of 34 Pressed Floral Nails
Flower-pressed nails in many colours @lolo.nailedit / Instagram This pressed flower set is a great choice for your first spring manicure if you want a floral design that stands out. Your nails will look great no matter how you do it, whether you use nail decals or paint each flower by hand.
21 of 34 A Straight Manicure
Instagram: @amyle.nails shows a manicure with thin, colourful stripes down each nail. Swiping a bold polish colour down the middle of the nails is a quick and easy way to add some colour while still keeping a simple look. The end result is a pretty and fun look.
22 of 34 Green French Manicure
@lolo.nailedit on Instagram shows a green French manicure with white swirls. This month, change up your usual French manicure. Change the white tips on your nails to green ones, and add a fun squiggly design to the nails.
23 of 34 Micro Stripes
Manicure with tiny stripes that look like they are dripping on a pink base.nailedit on Instagram Want to make your nails look better? Put small, colourful stripes on the top of the nail. The more messy the application, the better, since the goal is to make it look streaky.
24 of 34 Bright Skittle Nails
@lolo.nailedit on Instagram has short pink and red nails. If you like to wear pink and red nail polish this time of year, you can easily pull off both colours by following the Skittle trend. To get the happiest spring look, switch between the bright colours.
25 of 34 Hot Pink 3D Nails
On Instagram, @lolo.nailedit shows off short, hot pink 3D nails with clear builder gel designs. This 3D nail art is a little less obvious because it has a textured design in one colour. This fluorescent pink set gets a next-level manicure with three-dimensional swirls and water droplets made from builder gel.
26 of 34 Gold Foil Nails
Marble nails with gold foil details in bright coloursInstagram: brownluxenails Adding some gold leaf to an already artistic manicure makes it look even more fancy. The metallic flecks here make the marble design look more fancy.
27 of 34 Classic Green Nails
Nails that are short and dark green @lolo.nailedit on Instagram A solid dark green manicure is the height of style and works for all nail shapes and lengths. This dark colour will look good with any spring outfit.
28 of 34 Tone-on-Tone Manicure in French
Beige nails with white nail art on top of each other @brownluxenails on Instagram This one-of-a-kind beige manicure adds a fun twist with modern nail art. The simple manicure looks more interesting when you add white abstract designs on top of the beige base.
29 of 34 Nails with geometric patterns in earth tones
Brown nails with geometric patterns in brown, green, and goldInstagram: brownluxenails Putting earth tones and gold accents with geometric nail art is one of the easiest ways to make it look better. Stick with yellow gold, which goes best with dark greens and browns.
30 of 34 Pastel Swirl Nails
Lime green and pastel swirl nails from @brownluxenails on Instagram This set combines lime green polish with pastel Pucci-inspired designs. It’s the perfect manicure for the months before spring and summer. Because the swirls on each nail are a little different, this is more of a custom manicure.
31 of 34 French Manicure in the Old Style
Long nails with a classic white French manicure @amyle.nails on Instagram A classic French manicure is the best. This simple style with a nude base and very white tips is the perfect example of clean, stylish, and fresh-looking nails.
32 of 34 Negative Space Nails with French Tips
Negative space French manicure nails in brown and cream @nailsbysuman on Instagram This dark-and-light colour scheme is a great mix of a classic French tip and a lot of negative space. If you leave the middle of your nails bare but shiny and polish the edges of your nails, it will make them look longer.
33 of 34 Nails that go together
Nails that are lime green with nail art in many coloursInstagram: brownluxenails You need a steadier hand for more complicated nail art. If you don’t want to paint your nails by hand, you can get a similar look by cutting brightly coloured, highly detailed nail art stickers to fit over the edges and base of your nails. After that, paint every other nail a bright lime green. The final look is a fun set that looks a little old-fashioned.
34 of 34 Sweet Nails That Don’t Match
Pastel nails that don’t match @amyle.nails on Instagram It’s not easy to pick just one nail art design, and not everyone can do it. Instead, mix and match a few different designs for a springtime manicure.
