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Some of the flashiest nail designs come from the imagination. Whether you like them glossy or natural, a top manicurist can put you straight. This set of amazing nails will dazzle your co-workers.

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We’ve complied 50 of the most smashin’ designs from across the web. 

We’ve also taken the liberty to rank the nails in design order:

Classic

These staple and must-try manicures can make for a list of go-to nail styles. The plainer nails paints of green, black, red and white can be given more length this season. Go on and add a hint of a pattern around the parameters for more playfulness.

A dashing and daring red coat.

A slight patterned green affair. Orange swirl corner detail.

White chic nails. Perfect for the much wanted instagram car pose.

Matte with glossy tips. A cat like look for placing a top of surfaces.

Patterned

Patterns this season are more subtle with the swirl. The patterns are asymmetrical and tease upon the appearance of them. Complimentary colours of lighter and darker hue are often paired.

Swirl mania with this look. An alternate light and dark green corner impressionist.

Blue side arch detailing. A large french nude towards the centre.

French

French manicures are still the go-to. With a range of styles and designs on the ends. Add additional length the to tips for a more natural look. Shorten the tips of the french manicure for a more innocent design.

An impressionist twist of faces on the hand.

Lemon lime tips. Paired with a chalk matte pink.

Glistening ends to the classic french. Perfect for a subtle glow.

The opposite. Super slim tips to a glossy nude.

Floral

These floral designs are super friendly. They are playful and often a combination of pastels and daisies. Commonly done on rounded rather than square. However go f

Pastel green with daisies on the middle and ring finger. A classic look to make a natural point.

Lemon tips with bright yellow flowers. 2 to 3 flowers on each pointed nail.

A mash up of stunning pastel daisies. This seamless manicure is a delicate colour wave.

Navy blue french manicure tips.

A bright long stiletto. A teal gloss finish.

Perfect for events, a glimmering ruby.

Stunning fairy like glimmering polish. A tasteful glow of an understatement.

These epic black ended almonds will dazzle any onlooker. To be worn at any high calibre get together.

Totally a blonde moment with these also incredible pink coffin shaped nails.

A complete gold-out. Large chunecky gold pieced glitter.

Beautiful soft pink glittery ends. Rounded nails with a lovely shellac finish.

Neutral

Neural means ultra nude this season. Beiges, browns, and a short and natural cut. This is not forgetting the longstanding pink pallet as a neutral that can be paired with a shimmer which we believe gives off a timeless finish.

An elegant as-if-wearing nothing polish. Perfect for a ballerina,

High shine glossy chocolate. A boxy brown story.

A minimal matte finish impressionist pattern.

Nude pink with high shellac sparkle. A glossy rounded affair.

Shimmery all white almond nails.

Pierced

Nail piercings are definitely up there with this seasons favourites for nails. Whether more studded a piercing or with a jewellery effect. These nails are bejewelled to dazzle any audience.

A shimmering french manicure with 2 diamanté piercings. Add heart shaped diamonds for extra loveliness.

Metal hardware studs and each side.

Studs and buckles with this triangular french ruby manicure. Swap the gold hardware for silver for more spa

Metallic

Metallic also means mirrored and alludes to true copper elements. With a sharpened nail tip, these manicures really do dare to scare. Add a 3 dimensional layer of metallic paint to add towards the drama.

Silver stilettos with mirror effect.

A 3 dimensional art combination. These elongated coffin nails will have you melting with lust.

Ombre

The ombre looks are all the more glistening this season. A combination of time eras can be seen here since ombre seems to be ever-timeless. The french manicure now impressions within the classic ombre in a reimagined of a way.

Beautiful lilac nails with a neutral to purple ombre effect. Solid almond tips give a classic effect.

These stunning nails are a breathtaking story of lime green inspiration.

Print

Matte print is really on trend this season. We’re taking away the gloss and going for an array of wild animal patterns on the tips. The designs truly give depth the fabric of the animals.

Matte zebra, cheetah and wild animal print. Playful ends with a creative boarder.

Super glossy acrylics with mono stripy ends.

Lime green coffin shaped acrylics. Addition of the water effect for a 3 dimensional print.

Extremely pointing almonds with a wiggly zebra print.

A wooden colour array with lighter swirls. An impressionist neutral layout.

Beautiful and bright butterfly print. Orange, teal, red, pink and blue respectively.

A sultry matte animal print effect. Perfectly short, rounded and oozing with simplicity.

Creative

These sometimes playful and sincere nail art pieces are one to catch a wonderer. The bright colours in this creative array will dazzle the gaze of those around.

This beautiful impressionist lined detail. A range of primary colours in darker hue.

Marble with gold accents. Classically mesmerising.

A playful range of colours with contrasting outlines to the partitions.

Pearl

Pearl details are definitely a trend to reach for this season. Whether done with beaded pearls or through shellac. Add an additional swirl effect within the paint for a marble effect within the pearl effect.

3 Dimensional pearls dotted onto the french manicure. 3 to 4 pearls per nail.

This stunning glimmering all pearl rectangular affair. Pairs well with any jean or ocean coloured garment.

A beautiful and classic pearl with short rounded ends. An emotional swirl to each.

Imaginative

The nails are ultra creative with the wildest imagination of a design set upon the nails. The designs are asymmetrical, impressionist and an excitement to the eye. These pieces draw the interest from close onlookers.

Creative heart shaped boxes. A nude array of browns and beiges.

A baby pink plush design. Chequered ends and heart and diamanté accents.

A play on pattern is certainly the in thing. A floral or lined design upon a french manicure seems to be the most notable trend. We suggest going through the list that covers the latest and the best in manicure trends and suggesting to your nail artist.

These were the 50 most smashin’ designs on nails going into 2025. These are the tasteful as well as the fantastic in imaginary and creative nail designs.