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zarrineh April 27, 2023 Comment

Nail art can sometimes get overly complicated. And although we love a good French manicure, that's not the only simple nail idea out there. If you're a beginner, you can always try press-ons for a quick and easy look, but if you're dealing with real polish, we've done the research on easy yet eye-catching mani inspo for you. Ahead, find 25 simple nail designs we’re loving for 2023, whether you want to DIY them yourself or bring them into your salon.

You can use any two colors to do a two-tone look, but we're smitten with this muted version from NYC nail salon Sundays.

Fancy, but this dyed effect is deceptively easy: Add a few drops of polish to a small bowl of water, then dip your nail in, and clean up your cuticles with polish remover. Et voila!

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Florals can be as minimal or intricate as you want them to be. For something on the easy end of the spectrum, consider this design, created out of simple dots.

This abstract look hardly takes any skill at all. Add a few drops of the colors of your choice—no more than three or four, or it could get muddled—to a clean surface (like a paper plate), then take a clean brush to

Using a dotting tool, blot a bit of polish in haphazard "spots" across your nail for an animal-print effect. Side note: How cute is it in white?

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Eye motifs don't have to be super-intricate. As Betina Goldstein proves, you can keep the negative energy at bay with just strategically placed blue polish and sparkles.

You may want to see a pro for results this consistent, but you can get a similar look using a makeup sponge.

Yours don't have to be this perfectly placed (glitter polish exists, after all). But if you have the patience, it looks pretty fantastic.

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After months of holiday-specific nail art inspo (think: New Year's nails, Valentine's Day manicures, and St. Patrick's Day nail art ideas), April offers more room for interpretation. If you celebrate Easter or Ramadan, you may want to adopt a manicure designed with fitting colors. However, if you simply want to embrace the fresh feel of spring, opting for a softer, more pastel palette is a great place to start. From there, you can determine if you're craving all-over color, classic French tips, or a trendy negative space design. While you're at it, you may consider incorporating elements from other 2023 nail trends, such as retro-inspired swirls or emoji accents. And in April, flowers are always welcome. The point is: There are so many ways to paint your nails in April. Ahead, you'll find over two dozen ways to do so.

The Pantone color of the year is Viva Magenta—which means this floral manicure is especially perfect for April. Nail Artist Anna Bahn used Holo Taco Nail Polish ($12) in the shades What Do You Pink?, High Tea Hibiscus, Not Milky White, Laven-Duh, and Work Bestie to create the look.

Blue is a popular April color, thanks to the bright blue skies and frequent rain showers that fill the month. Consider copying this graphic two-tone blue, mirrored color block nail art idea to embrace the hue.

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Flowers begin to bloom in April, even if it's still a bit chilly out. We love how this iridescent nail art idea captures that concept with cool-toned shimmer and cornflower blue blooms. While nail artist Aistė Haas kindly shared all the products and tools she used to create this look, considering the intricacy of this design, you'll likely want to bring the picture as inspo and let your nail artist do the painting.

Prefer all-over color on your nails? We love the look of this multi-color monochrome mani. Each finger sticks to one color family and highlights a spring-friendly contrast.

How fun is this colorful houndstooth mani? Created with a mix of bold and pastel colors, it's a cheerful nail look that works well for April and the other warmer months of the year.

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Here we have another vivid April-friendly nail art idea. Crafted with pastel neons, this nail look has a retro lava lamp vibe that we can't get enough of.

Shades of green are popular in April, which means this funky floral nail look is a great idea for the month. Believe it or not, it's actually pretty easy to recreate, too. All you'll need is a dotting tool to create the flowers. Simply dab five dots in pale pink with a hot pink dot layered on top. Seal it all in with a top coat.

We love how easily DIY flowers transform any nail art idea into an April-ready mani. While the flowers and checkers of this nail look are relatively simple to recreate, the swirls take a bit more precision. Give it a try by using a fine-lining nail art brush, like those found in the Beetles Nail Art Liner Brush 5-Piece Kit ($10).

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Easily one of our favorite April nail art ideas, this manicure features studded flowers, French tips, and swirls—checking multiple 2023 nail art trend boxes.

Remember: You can never go wrong with floral nail art accents in April. This particular design is quite intricate, so you'll likely need a pro's help to recreate it.

While many swirly nail art ideas require the precision of a pro artist, these purple and pale yellow nails might just be DIY-friendly. To recreate the look, choose similar purple and yellow polishes and use a fine-lining brush to create the swirls. Finish with a top coat.

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We don't know about you, but we're so glad retro nail art is in this year. These multicolor pastel swirl nails are simply too cute to pass up.

For a daintier April nail art look, consider copying this lavender watercolor manicure. Haas kindly shared every product she used to create this mani here; however, given the intricate nature of the floral design, you may want to book a nail appointment for a perfect recreation.

Two-tone French manicures are having a major moment in 2023, which means this pastel nail art idea is especially on-trend for April. For this look, the artist used Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in the shades Order Up!, Easy as Pie, ‘52 Chevy, Juke Box Baby, Frenchy, and Banana Split.

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Another way to get in on the two-tone French mani trend is with multicolor tips. Here, you can see how pretty contrasting purple shades look.

While there's a lot going on with this pastel mani, it's actually pretty easy to DIY. To perfect the French tips, use the Orly Half Moon Nail Guides ($6); to recreate the flowers, use dotting tools and fine-lining brushes, like those found in the FULINJOY 5-Piece Dotting Pen and Brush Set ($6).

Bright orange shades are very popular in 2023, which means this coral and baby blue contrast nail art idea is perfect for April.

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As you know, squiggle frames have been popular for years. But squiggle frames over a pastel gradient base? Now that's one nail art idea we're copying ASAP this April.

If you love the idea of framing your nails in color but want to leave your base blank, this negative space idea is for you. Nail artist Dayanna Sapiens created the look using DND Gel ($12) in the shades U Shine I Shine, Sweet Yam, Voodoo, Pastel Orange, Blue River, Velvet, Pink Bubblegum, Sheer in the City, and Sunset Suede.

A colorful wavy manicure is another way to style pastel colors on your nails. Here, nail artist Brittney Ellen used Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in the shade Strawberry Frosting, Harmon Polish Nail Polish ($12) in the shade Be Calm, OPI Nail Lacquer ($12) in the shade You’re Such A BudaPest, and Essie Nail Polish ($10) in the shade All Fun & Games.

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By now you should realize just how popular florals are for April nail looks—not to mention how easy they are to recreate. We love how they look over this classic white French mani.

If you love the idea of a two-tone French mani but prefer to let your natural nail shine through, this look by Ellen will fit your fancy. She used Mooncat Nail Polish ($13) in the shades Eternal Sunshine, Euphoric, Sweet Nightmare, Neverland, and Sinking Feeling to create the look.

Last but not least, we have the trending blush nail art trend, featuring butterfly stencils surrounded by gems. This technique requires careful precision, so your best bet is to bring this picture as inspo for