Nail Ideas
In short: Every Gleamy Nails idea gallery, sorted the way you plan a manicure: by shape, color, season, occasion and style. Each gallery names the shape, length, color and finish of every design, so you can show it to your nail tech.
Not sure where to start? Pick the shape first, because it decides how every color and design will look on your hand. If you already know the shape, go straight to colors or the occasion you are booking for.
Shapes
- Almond nail designs: the most flattering all-round shape
- Short almond nails: almond at a length you can type with
- Short square nails: clean, modern and strong
- Coffin nail ideas: long and flat-tipped, best for art
Colors
- Nude nail ideas
- Nude nails for deep skin tones
- Milky white nails
- Baby blue nails
- Lavender nails
- Peach nails
- Butter yellow nails
- Terracotta nails
- Chocolate brown almond nails
- Burgundy nails
- Dark red fall nails
- Cherry nails
- Green nails
Seasons
- Fall nail colors
- Leopard print nails for autumn
- Velvet nails for winter
- Spring nail designs
- Simple spring nails
- Spring nail colors
- Spring floral nails
- Summer nail trends
- Back to school nails
Occasions
- Halloween nails for short nails
- Thanksgiving nails
- Thanksgiving nails for short nails
- Christmas nails
- Valentine’s Day nails
- Easter nails
- Prom nails
- Graduation nails
- Wedding nails
- Baseball nails
Styles
- French tip nails
- Colored French tips
- Chrome nails
- Cat eye nails
- Glazed donut nails
- Jelly nails
- Aura nails
- Ombre nails
- Marble nails
- Nude nails with gold flakes
- Minimalist nails
- Polka dot nails
- Goth spring nails
- Lemon nails
Want to know what is rising right now? See the Nail Trends Index.
See it on your hand first
Found two ideas you like? Nartie, our iPhone app, puts both on a photo of your own hand (your first 3 try-ons are free), so you can choose before you book.
