Break free from the stillness of winter as nature awakens for spring. This season calls for renewal and metamorphosis, and one of the best ways to embrace it is to rekindle our love for butterflies. In the world of fashion and beauty, butterfly designs generally represent the season of spring and are used to embody peace and hope.
To truly soak in this season, paint patterns of perfection on your nails with butterfly-inspired nail designs! From minimalist chic to bold and vibrant butterfly nail ideas, we have all the nail inspirations for a beautiful and transformational spring.
1. Holographic Nude Butterfly Nails
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Powder - DD167 Angel Face
Dip & Dap Powder - Mermaid Glitter - MG35 Lordess Of The Sea
Neutral tones and holographic elements truly create a harmonious look. Dip your nails in beauty using our DD167 Angel Face for that peach-undertoned nude base, then sprinkle some MG35 Lordess Of The Sea.
2. Sparkly Blue Butterfly Manicure
Products Used:
Blossom Gel - Blooming Effect
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)
Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing
iGel Gel Base Coat 0.5 oz
iGel Matte Top Coat 0.5 oz
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
LB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G01 Blue Corn Batter
Pearl Gel - P06 Brave Knight
Bring sparkles everywhere you go with this blue butterfly nail inspo. Who would’ve thought that using multiple nail accessories would turn out to be fantastic on these press-ons?
3. Pink and Purple Airbrushed Nails
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing
Dip & Dap Duo - DD181 Lovely Lavender
Nail Art Stickers - 006
Airbrush reco: Cordless Rechargeable Airbrush Mini - PINK
Looks like we’re totally ombré-cing spring with DD173 I'm Blushing and DD181 Lovely Lavender. You can always opt for a clean manicure with a simple butterfly sticker.
4. Plain White With Butterfly Accent
Products Used:
Builder in a Bottle - Clear
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
Jewelry Gel - No Wipe - 15mL
White is a nail color you can use all year long. To spring-ify this pure white nail shade, we suggest decorating it with a twinkling butterfly bling to add a wow effect.
5. Yellow-Gold Butterfly Nails
Product Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD107 Lemon Tart
Who said yellow is just for bees? This nail inspo using DD107 Lemon Tart proves that this yellow shimmer works well with color-coordinated butterfly gems.
6. Nude And Violet Butterfly Manicure
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD244 Tainted Love
Dip & Dap Duo - DD170 Nude Bar
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
Nail Art Stickers - 153
This nude violet base and silver butterfly sticker pairing gives pure elegance. To make sure your manicure (especially your butterfly) lasts for weeks, always finish with a no-wipe top coat like iGel No Cleanse Top Coat.
7. Mood Ring-Inspired Butterfly Design
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)
Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight
Dip & Dap Duo - DD167 Angel Face
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG10 Apple Green
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG18 Emerald Green
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG20 Dark Olive
Here comes a touch of black magic! This Jelly Gel x Dip & Dap nail set features gorgeous butterfly wings and demonstrates how V-French style complements square tips.
8. Pure Gold Nails With Butterfly
Products Used:
iGel Match - 002 Jet Black
Nude Reco: LB Duo - LB019 Bare-Skinned
You’ll surely treasure this luxurious, golden butterfly nail idea on nude polish. Manifest all the finer things in life this March, just in time for St. Patrick's Day and National Butterfly Day.
9. Black Pink Butterfly Nail Idea
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD005 Crepe
Line Art Gel - 01 White on White
Line Art Gel - 02 Black on Black
Black and Pink nails are in your area! The soft pink shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD005 Crepe is suitable for spring and creates a nice contrast with the black and white line art.
10. Black Butterfly Nails With Rhinestones
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD175 Piglet
iGel Gel Base Coat 0.5 oz
iGel Match - 002 Jet Black
iGel Matte Top Coat 0.5 oz
Jewelry Gel - No Wipe - 15mL
Line Art Gel - 02 Black on Black
Platinum Ombre Gel - PL OM11 Blazing Black
If you’re a black and extremely long nails die-hard, here’s our treat. When working with nail accessories, don’t forget to use Jewelry Gel - No Wipe - 15mL and a nail lamp that can accommodate the nail length.
11. Short Baby Blue Butterfly Manicure
Products Used:
Hybrid UV/LED Lamp
iGel Match - B13 Blissful Blue
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
Line Art Gel Kit
We’re taking minimalism to the next level! The simplest way to welcome the spring spirit is to paint your nails using a pastel blue color and accessorize with cute, tiny butterfly stickers.
12. Jelly Rainbow Butterfly Nails
Products Used:
iGel Match - 001 Pure White
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG07 Amber
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG09 Purple Amethyst
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG10 Apple Green
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG11 Mourvédre Rose
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG15 Colorado Topaz
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG16 Sapphire
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG20 Dark Olive
Line Art Gel - 02 Black on Black
Rainbows and butterflies are two things we’re always in awe of. Recreate this breathtaking nail set using mostly Jelly Gels and develop your artistry with our line art gels.
13. XL Pink and Pastel Yellow Mani
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD184 Buttercup
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
Unique and pretty, just how we like it. These pink and pastel yellow nails showcased a special butterfly accessory ring chained to the nail extension and more huge gems to fill the space.
14. Blue Butterfly Nails With Swirls
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric Blue
Dip & Dap Duo - DD172 Cozy Cashmere
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
Nail Transfer Foils - 062
Let’s enjoy spring with a butterfly and swirl-filled fun manicure! The realistic butterflies from Nail Transfer Foils - 062 wonderfully complemented the royal blue and peach nude tones.
15. Glow In The Dark Butterfly Manicure
Product Used:
LB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G16 Tiffany Blue Buttercream
Spring is perfect for glow-in-the-dark polishes like G16 Tiffany Blue Buttercream because you can charge your nails naturally! Exposing your nails to sunlight will make it easier to achieve that extra glow.
16. Pink And Blue Butterfly Nail Art
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD109 Buttercups
iGel Match - A08 Barbie's Frosting
Painting Gel - Black
Pro Gel Tips - PGT08 Short Stiletto
Rosé Duo - R048 Sleepless Cinderella
It’s giving Barbie, and we’re here for it! The hot pink and cool blue combination is your best pick for a more vibrant spring. Use the same colors for consistency when drawing the butterfly wings.
17. Cat Eye Butterfly Nail Inspo
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight
Dual Line Brush 10mm / 22mm
iGel Match - 001 Pure White
iGel Matte Top Coat 0.5 oz
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz
LB Galaxy Flake - F02 Elektra
LB Supernova 10D Cat Eye
Reflective Gel - RG01 Diamond Dust
Absolutely obsessed with how mysterious this looks! Cat Eye nails are here to stay, and if this style catches your eye, you better hop on this trend with black-outlined butterfly nail art.
18. Butterfly Stickers On Hot Pink Nails
Product Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD176 Ruffle Trim
Here’s another simple butterfly nail inspiration that pink lovers will adore. The mismatched nails theme on this set allows you to be creative while using DD176 Ruffle Trim in many techniques.
19. Ombre Nude And Wine Nail Idea
Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD015 Rain Mist
Dip & Dap Duo - DD082 Fine Wine
Dip & Dap Duo - DD172 Cozy Cashmere
We get you, it’s never easy to move on to a lighter color if you’re really into deep shades. It’s time to try ombré; transition Fine Wine to Cozy Cashmere and then to Rain Mist for a seamless manicure.
Spread your wings and prepare to fly as we transition to spring! With these 19 butterfly nail ideas, you’ll be transforming your nail feed with eye-catching and refreshing nail designs that can inspire your customers and followers. You can also learn our quick butterfly nail tutorial on our Instagram: @igelbeauty. Let your nail dreams blossom this season!
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