Many of us are ready to trade in our dark vampy nails for lighter brighter ones now that winter is melting away and spring is coming quickly. Pastel colours of yellow green blue, pink, and lavender are often used for spring nails. They can be worn alone or in pretty nail art designs like flowers or soft ombrés You don’t have to stick with light colours, though. Earth tones are also a great choice for March because they remind people of nature. It’s also okay to use darker neutrals in new ways, like with animal prints or a little bit of shimmer.
No matter what colours you choose, we have ideas for you. We put together 34 manicure ideas from March ahead of time. Scroll down to see your first manicure of the year.
1 out of 34 Lilac Cat’s Eye
Manicure with a lilac cat eye finish up close One of the most popular nail art styles right now is the cat eye manicure. This lilac version is perfect for the start of spring. You can do the look at home with a magnetic polish and wand, but if that sounds scary, go to a professional for a smooth experience.
02 of 34 Water-Inspired
Seafoam green nails with silver details and drops of water. This new seafoam green manicure has three-dimensional water droplets that look like they came from nature. The silver reverse French cuticle accent adds a nice touch. It may sound like a lot, but everything works together.
03 of 34: Pretty Floral Nails
Small floral nail art on a manicure.The more flowers on your nails in the spring, the better. These little pastel flowers are a beautiful way to brighten up the mood for a new season.
04 of 34 Negative Space Fawn
A close-up of a fawn print manicure with negative cuticle space and stacked rings from Fawn print is very popular right now in fashion and beauty. What better way to celebrate March than with a soft Bambi mani? This one has a negative space half-moon shape at each cuticle for a new look.
05 out of 34 Frosted Sage Fingernails
Short, round, green metallic nails. A pretty spring inspired manicure would be sage green polish with shimmer. It works on nails of any length or shape, but we like the shorter rounder shape shown here.
06 of 34: Green and Gold Double French
Double French manicure in green and gold. Green and gold is a classic colour pair that works well in March. This elegant double French manicure style has thick Kelly green tips and a thin band of yellow gold that will make you look amazing.
07 of 34: A Moment Worthy of a Museum
Close-up of a manicure with blue and green base polishes and pastel yellow and pink dots.The blue colour of this manicure makes it look like it came straight from an art gallery. A few well placed abstract dots and other classic colours like green, baby pink, and sunny yellow make a look that is both fun and stylish.
08 out of 34 Terrazo Nail Art
Nails that are a medium green colour with a nude base and printed patterns on them. A solid shade of deep green polish with a terrazzo design, which can be done with nail decals or freehand, makes for a fun unexpected look. What do you like best about this style? It’s easy to do it yourself, and the more different the design, the better.
09 out of 34 Green Swirls
green and white swirl nail art design. This simple set is a great way to add green nails to your spring look, which will be very popular. The thin white swirls make the thicker green ones look softer, making for a pretty manicure that you’ll want to wear all month.
10 out of 34 Periwinkle Pop
Close-up of a manicure with a periwinkle base and black and white pop art designs that don’t match This coordinated version of a mismatched manicure starts with a periwinkle colour that works well in March and then adds black and white designs inspired by pop art to make it more interesting. It’s both creative and classic, and it might be just what you need to get a new burst of energy this spring.
11 out of 34 Neon Green
Short nails in neon green. A bright manicure is the best way to say “winter is over.” This easy to do look is all about a bright neon green colour that looks best when it has very little blue undertones.
12 out of 34 Glitter Velvet Nails
glittery velvet nails. An oyster velvet polish with lots of glittery shimmer is a good choice for a more neutral manicure in March. This sparkly manicure is the height of class and can be worn all year round.
13 of 34 Pastel Tie-Dye
pastel tie dye nails with solid pink and light blue nails. This nostalgic tie dye manicure will take you back in time. If you want to tone things down, use pastel colours instead of the bright colours that are usually used in tie-dye.
14 out of 34 Nails with Pretty Pastel Skittles
Pastel Skittle nails with one party nail that sparkles Skittle nails don’t have to be one colour all the time. Add some texture with a silver glitter accent nail.
15 of 34 Modern Palm Beach Vibes
French tips and swirls on a pink green and white manicure. A pink green and white manicure makes me think of the preppy-chic island of Palm Beach. You can get ideas from this look, which uses colours for French tips and swirls to make a modern manicure that is both fun and classy.
16 of 34 Seafoam Waves
Sea foam green waves nails. A bright wavy nail design in light and dark green is the perfect match for classic white nails. The fun vibe of the spunky pairing is easy to pull off on all nail lengths, but it’s especially great on shorter lengths that are perfectly groomed.
17 out of 34 Mod Orange and Green
Nails in orange and green with mod-inspired nail art. The secret to wearing bright colours and complicated nail art is to mix colours that go well together in different shades. There is a lot of contrast here, but the green and orange together are just beautiful. The swirls and designs from the 1960s bring the manicure together.
18 of 34 Simple Coquette Nails
Long, almond-shaped pink glitter chrome nails with silver bows on them. A simple but elegant velvet manicure is one of the prettiest things there is, and when it’s done in a pearly pink colour, we can’t stop looking at it. A delicate silver bow is the perfect last touch.
19 out of 34 Greens with Leaves
Long lime green nails with white vine detail. The vine nail art on this earthy green set gives it more depth. As you get ready for spring, keep your nails long (or get nail extensions or tips) so you have enough space to draw the whole design.
20 of 34 Verdant Texture
Green nails with a texture. Nails with texture are always a fun choice Some nail polishes have heavier particles that give them a more grainy finish. You can also fake the look by lightly flicking black polish across your nails.
21 out of 34 Rainbow-coloured Skittle Jelly Nails
rainbow Skittle jelly nails. To put a new spin on the viral Skittle nail trend, use jelly polishes instead of regular ones. A few coats will give your nails a beautiful, see-through colour.
22 out of 34 Pretty in Pink
Long, shimmery pink nails Ethereal princess pink nails always look good. For this manicure, use a light pink polish with a shimmer that looks more like chrome than glitter. Add more sparkle by putting on white chrome powder.
23 out of 34 Dainty Decadence
Pastel nails that don’t match. It’s hard to choose just one nail look, but this set of mismatched nails is perfect for you. Each nail has a feminine 3D element that is both delicate and interesting, making for a fun and unique look.
24 out of 34 A Black Glitter Manicure
Manicure with black and silver glitter. If you like to wear dark nails all year, you can make a classic black manicure even more glamorous by putting silver glitter polish on top. It’s an instant upgrade perfect for the festival season coming up.
25 out of 34 Ombré Sorbet
Nails that are medium-length and have sorbet-colored ombre nail art. This pastel ombré manicure is a great way to start spring with a unique look that looks like clouds. There are no harsh lines between the colours, which makes a beautiful effect.
26 out of 34 Nails with an orange airbrush
Nails by Canishiea on Instagram has orange airbrushed nails with gold foil details. Try a peach and tangerine airbrush manicure if you really want to play with bright bold colours. Use thin lines and gold foil on the sides of the nails to add depth.
27 out of 34 French Tips with Flowers
French manicure with blue and green flowers on it. French manicures are always a good idea, but adding flowers in the spring makes them look even better. Keeping the blue and green colours light and only on the tips of the nails gives the manicure a sweet soft look.
28 out of 34 Nails that pop with colour
Pink, purple, and green pastel nails that don’t match To get the perfect mismatched manicure, you need to use a variety of things, such as colourful tips, swirly nail art, and floral designs. This manicure does that and more, and the light colours help bring it all together.
29 out of 34 Half-and-Half Wave Nails
Pastel-colored half waves nail art Wavy nail designs are one of the easiest DIY manicures to learn how to do. First, paint the whole nail with the lighter polish. Next, use a fine-lining nail art brush to make your wavy line in a colour that is different from the rest of your nails.
30 out of 34 Nails with two colours
Graphic tips in light and dark blue Two tone tips are a simple way to make a French manicure look better. The dark and light colours of royal blue and mint green, along with the asymmetrical detail keep things interesting.
31 out of 34 Swirls of Pastel Pink
Nails by Canishiea on Instagram show pink and purple ombre nails. If you can’t decide between baby pink and lilac, try this ombré swirl style that has a little bit of both. Peachy touches throughout break up the colours.
32 of 34 Hot Pink Gradient Fade
Nails with a shorter pink gradient Try a gradient manicure for a fun and unexpected way to wear hot pink. It’s a different way to wear the colour that isn’t a solid colour or a complicated nail art design.
33 of 34 Micro Nail Art
Pink jelly base, lines, and dots on short nails Lavender jelly nails are the base for a pattern of very thin lines, very small dots, and a very small reverse French. At your next appointment you should show your manicurist this kind of nail art.
34 of 34: Striped Marble Nails
 nails with green, brown, yellow, and white stripes that look like marble. The water marble nail trend is going strong right now, and when done in earth tones it looks amazing. These cool nails are sure to get people’s attention.
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