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14 Cute Cottagecore Nails to Wear This Spring



How can you not love the spring season? The earth has awakened, and you watch its beauty unravel before your eyes; there's an abundance of greenery and gorgeous flowers, and nature has become a sight of sore eyes after the winter. 

During this blooming season, it's impossible not to think about the classy spring nail idea - cottagecore aesthetic nails. For bonafide nail art lovers or nail techs, it's the perfect time to take inspiration and create blooming spring nail designs! Read on to see our roundup of cute cottagecore nails made by our talented iGel Beauties!

 What is a cottagecore aesthetic?

 
Are you familiar with the term cottagecore? You may have heard this word online but are unsure what it means. It can be associated with Taylor Swift's Folklore album for its aesthetic or the classic English Pride and Prejudice book, but cottagecore is more than just a trend and aesthetic. It's a term popularized by millennials or Gen z's who embrace sustainability, rural living, nature, and simple life.

Since modern life has become stressful and the youth mostly prefer a nourishing and healthy way of living. Cottagecore is mainly associated with outdoor activities, arts and crafts, creating art, gardening, and embracing traditional lifestyles in farms and cottages. The cottagecore aesthetic or lifestyle can inspire anyone,especially nail techs design beautiful floral or earthy spring nails!

1. Blooming evergreen


Gel nails and the cottagecore aesthetic go hand in hand with this nail art design, showcasing spring nail colors gorgeously; I love how iGel Beauty, Sandy Aguilar, designed this nail art with gold foil flakes! Showing us how to expertly nail green cottagecore nails with blossom gel and nail transfer foils. If you want to opt for a whimsical yet evergreen nail art design, then look no further!

 
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NAIL TRANSFER FOILS - 10


2. Dainty yet pretty spring nails

 

Everything about nail art is well thought out; the dainty floral nail art stickers on top are chef kisses! The ombre shades of light pink take simple cottagecore nails to a new level! We love how creative iGel Beauty Stacy Medvitz is with her spring nails! She made it look like complementing ombre nails and florals on nail art seamlessly! If you love all things dainty yet earthy, here’s your cue to follow suit!

3. French Mani but make it spring nails

 

This cottagecore nails is a fun version of the classic French Mani, creatively showcasing the spring season! With its French Mani-inspired design, topping it all off with evergreen nail art stickers, butterfly decals, and gems to add some dazzle, iGel Beauty, @lesliesnailroom made sure this nail art design is one with nature! With just a French nail cutter tool and a couple of nail art accessories, you can turn something classic into fantastic!

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4. Pastel and florals-infused spring nails

 

This nail art design is the perfect embodiment of spring nails! But it also screams Bridgerton vibes! Cottagecore is all about being one with nature. it's impressive how iGel Beauty, Ady Padilla, expressed her love for the season with gorgeous shades of gel nail polishes of pastel blue and pink with nude undertones, all together in a minimalistic approach. It rings true to the adage; less is more!

 
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IGEL MATCH - A05 LAVENDER CUPCAKE

IGEL MATCH - 021 DOLCE CREAM FRAPPUCCINO


 5. Into the deep of forest green

 

T’is the season to be immersed in greenery; feasting your eyes on the lush beauty of nature can inspire you immensely to create nail art designs with gorgeous hues of green.

This is a prime example of simple cottagecore nails with some jazz, from the square-shaped nail shape or tips to the matte texture of the nail art. Lastly, the touch of gold enhances the deep shade of forest Green. iGel Beauty, UriahandVal Williams outdid herself with this nail art design; if you never see the forest for the trees, then you should now!
 
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6. Neutrals and florals spring nails


Here’s a dip nail design that you can try-giving a new definition to the green cottagecore nails. Yes, spring nail colors can be earthy yet vibrant, but nude shades will never fade!

If you want to wear something neutral but still has the touch of the season, this nail art design is one way to do it. iGel Beauty, Ginny Smith shows us with a chrome powder pen and nail art charms, neutrals can be an all-time fave!
 
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NAIL ART CHARMS - 101

7. Mix and Match Cottagecore Nails


If you want spring-inspired nails that don't have florals and bright hues, this nail art design is for you! This mix and match cottagecore nails is perfect if you want to try something bold. iGel Beauty, Christine Garcia chose to use shades of green, neutrals, and an abstract design to showcase the beauty of the season!

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DIP & DAP DUO - DD170 NUDE BAR



8. Blooming in Cherry Blossoms

 

If wildflowers in spring are not your cup of tea, Cherry Blossoms nail art designs might be your fancy! The dainty pink shade makes it altogether lovely! iGel Beauty, Stephanie McPhillips finished off this masterpiece with long nail tips adding edginess to balance the ultra-feminine look. 


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REFURBISHED - CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE AIRBRUSH MAX - WHITE


9. Jelly-cious Spring Nails

 

Spring nails, but make it ultra-trendy? Jelly nails are the current shiny thing in the beauty world. Our Jelly Gel line collection helped iGel Beauty, Iv Mary created a cottagecore aesthetic masterpiece! Its minimalist but eye-catching design will make you swoon with delight!

 
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10. Enchanting Emerald Cottagecore Nails



How pretty are these emerald marble nails? The gorgeous shade of our DD125 Emerald will make you fall in love with cottagecore -inspired marble nail designs. The icing on the cake is the pieces of gold nail transfer foils that add more magic! iGel Beauty, Ginny Smith designed these emerald marble nails.
 

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BUFFER KIT OF 6

DUST BRUSH - RED

DIP FOUNDATIONS (  2, 3, and 4)

PHANTOM PRO DUST COLLECTOR

DIP & DAP POWDER - DP01 CLEAR

DIP & DAP POWDER - DD125 EMERALD

DIP & DAP POWDER - DD161 24 CARAT

REFURBISHED - MODEL XS 2.0 WIRELESS RECHARGEABLE E-FILE - ROSE GOLD

11. Pink Floral Encapsulated Nail Art

Pink nails are definitely a part of the spring nails color palette and the cottagecore aesthetic! Our DD174 Pinkie Promise shimmery pink strawberry mousse-like shade makes it ultra feminine.

You'll adore the exquisite 3D Flower acrylic techniques implemented here, especially how beautiful the encapsulated nail art looks! The gel flower design, nail art stickers, and gems make the flower nail art bloom! iGel Beauty, @nailsby_gwen designed these cute cottagecore nails! 

iGel Beauty Products Used:

DIP & DAP POWDER - DD174 PINKIE PROMISE

12. Purple and White Flower Nail Art

If purple nails are your thing, don't worry! It's still a classy spring nail idea! Our rich purple shade of OLL38 My Girl complementing our shimmery OLL55 Fortune Teller and the milk bath white shade of our DD164 Winter White is a genius trick!

If you're looking for unique flower nail art like what iGel Beauty, DeeDee Adams, did here, you can take inspiration with these pretty nails! You can recreate this look with our flower nail art stickers or nail transfer foils!

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NAIL ART STICKERS - 001

NAIL ART STICKERS - 086

DIP & DAP POWDER - DP01 CLEAR


OOH LA LA POWDER - OLL38 MY GIRL

OOH LA LA POWDER - OLL55 FORTUNE TELLER

DAP POWDER - DD164 WINTER WHITE (SOFT WHITE)

 

13. Ombre Floral Pink Nails


Flower nail designs always sound like a classy spring nail idea! If you're looking for minimalist yet pretty nails with a cottagecore aesthetic but with a pop of color, you can take inspiration from this nail set! iGel Beauty, Brit Garcia designed these lovely nails.

Our DD005 Crepe and DD009 Ballerina Gown pink shades complement each other with the ombre technique; you can use our  Kolinsky flower brush to recreate this flower nail art!

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14. Pink Rose Nail Art

 

As the adage says, less is more; this flower nail art shows that a medium pink shade of our DD046 Toxic Pink can go a long way! Floral foils can elevate any simple cottagecore nails. You can check out our other Nail Transfer Foils here to recreate these gorgeous nails designed by iGel Beauty, Jennifer Wise Lenberger!

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