31 Unique Nail Art Ideas (with something for everyone!)
Hi, Polished People! This past month, I completed my November-annual 31 Day Nail Art Challenge. As usual, it was...challenging...but very fun and I'm so happy with all the manicures I created. Today, since I have these thirty-one designs to share, I've compiled them in case you're in need of some nail art ideas. Let's check it out...
1. Twizzler Nails
This mani turned out so cute! I think candy is a really great inspiration source for nail art. Choose your favorite and go for it!
2. Pumpkin Cupcake Nails
A little more out-there, but definitely a cute option for fall nails! If you're not a fan of pumpkin, choose another theme for your cupcakes.
3. Big Bird Nails
Choose your fave Sesame Street character and create a mani inspired by them!
4. Derry Girls Nails
I absolutely love this sitcom and have always wanted to create some nail art inspired by it. Choosing your fave show is an excellent way to get some mani ideas!
5. Once Upon a Time Nails
Another fave show idea!
6. Disney Descendants Nails
Disney fan? Choose a Disney movie to inspire your nail art! I love how this Disney Descendants mani turned out.
7. Grid Pattern Nails
Cute and simple!
8. Minimal Metallic Nails
Always a fun one with some minimal sparkle!
9. Skittle Nails
Another candy suggestion...
10. Sunrise Nails
Sunrise or sunset? Which is your fave?
11. Baby Deer Nails
I love this one! Choosing a cute animal is a sweet idea!
12. Minimal Gold Stripe Nails
Unique and simple!
13. Neutral Leopard Print Nails
My fave of the whole month! Leopard print is such an easy design to create, no matter your nail art experience level.
14. Abstract Drybrush Sunflower Nails
Choosing a favorite flower can be great inspiration. What can you do to make it unique or different?
15. Neutral Minimal Stripe Nails
Choose two polishes, add some details, and poof! Mani is done!
16. Half Square Nails
Could it get any more easy? This one looks really cool and is super simple.
17. Minimal Snowy Glitter Nails
This one is cute and great for winter!
18. Classic Half-Moon Nails
Throw it back with this classic mani...
19. Simple Sparkly Galaxy Nails
Super simple idea! Blue or purple polish + glitter polish = easy galaxy mani
20. Minimal "Fake Watermarble" Nails
If you're not a fan of watermarbling (like me), this is a really simple option.
21. Cartoon Nature Nails
Choose something in nature (rocks, trees, flowers, etc) and add it to your mani!
22. Album Cover Nails
These nails are inspired by Unstable Pride from Dillon James. Choose your fave album cover and re-create it on your nails!
23. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Nails
I love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Choose your fave movie and create a mani inspired by it...
24. The Captive Kingdom Nails
You may or may not know that my all-time fave book series is the Ascendance Series by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Book cover nail art is always so much fun!
25. Minimal Denim Nails
Choose something in fashion and re-create it in polish!
26. Minimal Polka Dot Nails
Self-explanatory. Super simple.
27. Abstract Artwork Nails
Ever see those fun wall art canvases in Home Goods? Yeah, that's where this is coming from.
28. Distressed Drybrush American Flag Nails
Create an abstract version of your country's flag!
29. Rumplestiltskin Nails
Another character from Once Upon a Time!
30. YouTube-Inspired Nails
This mani was inspired by the infamous CutePolish on YouTube. Watch a YouTube nail art tutorial if you're stuck for ideas!
31. Instagram-Inspired Nails
This mani was inspired by @hallebnails on Instagram. Choose a nail design from the 'gram and give it a go!
So there you have it; 31 unique and fun nail art ideas with something here for everyone. I hope you found an idea to spark your creativity! Let me know in the comments which of these was your fave.
If you'd like even more nail art ideas like this, click here to look through my nail art tutorial playlist on YouTube. I've been creating tutorials since 2017, so there's plenty to explore. Enjoy!
Have a polished rest of your day,