Millions of people are sharing their unique butterfly nail design with the tag #butterflynails. The butterfly nails trend retained a nostalgic charm, reflecting creative thinking more than ever.
Need some unique inspiration? If you also want to participate in this trend and share your flattering butterfly manicure on social media, these designs can help you get millions of compliments.
I have rounded up more than 21 unique butterfly nail art designs for spring that are truly eye-catching. See all the nail art designs and save your favourite ones as a reference.
So, let’s start flying!
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Rising Trend of Butterfly Nails
You must be curious to know how this trend started. The intricate and colourful patterns on the butterfly’s wings inspired the creative minds to mimic them on nails.
At first, some manicurists started to create butterfly nails and share images on social media as their work. Soon after the arrival of TikTok, the nail artist’s community started to post butterfly nails arts with specific tags such as “#butterflynails”, “#setofbutterflynails”, and “#butterflynailsart”.
Now, each of the spring butterfly nails arts is getting millions of views, likes, comments, and shares from the followers. This surely expresses how much manicure enthusiasts appreciate this trend.
Now it’s your turn! Start your butterfly nail art journey from here:
23 Gorgeous Butterfly Nail Ideas for Spring
1. Champagne Whimsical Butterfly Nails
I have already created many whimsical butterfly nail arts and shared them with you, but this one is truly one of my favourites. On champagne glossy nails, I tried creating whimsical butterfly wing designs using a black polish. The white dots on the wings make it pop out even more. Gorgeous!
2. Pink Ombre Butterfly Stickers
Ombre nails are easier to create. You can also recreate this ombre design by using a pink and peachy neutral polish. Then add tiny flying butterfly stickers on the nails for a spring vibe. You can either keep it all matte or top with a glossy top coat.
3. Golden Dainty Butterfly Designs
This design is for all my minimalistic nail art design lovers. Butterfly nails do not always have to be colourful and vibrant. On a neutral matte base, I created butterfly wing outlines using a metallic golden polish on two nails. You can also recreate French tips on the rest of the nails using the same golden polish.
4. Purple Glittery Butterflies
These butterfly nails designs truly fit the Y2K trend. On a milky white base, I created some adorable butterflies using purple glitter. Then, outline the wings carefully using black polish to put everything together.
5. Stiletto Butterfly Nails
Want something more edgy and bold? Go for the stiletto nails. The butterfly designs on shimmery iced-blue stiletto nails make the overall design elegant. It is highly aesthetic and a perfect manicure for social media.
6. Pastel Butterfly Tips
This pastel nail art design is cute yet elegant. On short almond nails, I create French Tips using different pastel shades. Then drew tiny butterfly patterns using mix and matched pastel polishes.
7. Barbie Butterfly Nail Art
This butterfly nail art can be described in only one word: glamorous! To achieve this nail art design, first create French tips on two nails using a light pink shade. On the other nails, create ombre French using a silver glittery shade. Then take a darker pink shade and create small butterflies and some stars. Finish with a glossy top coat.
8. Glossy Black Butterfly Wings
If you are looking for something more bold rather than something adorable, this is it. On glossy black nails, try creating whimsical butterfly wings using brown and orange colours. It offers a pure vintage look to the nails.
9. 3D Accent Spring Butterfly Nails
This 3D accent nail is everything you need this spring. On pastel orange accent nails, create some 3D butterflies using clear polygel. It offers a mesmerising look that will drive you into the awe of spring for the whole season.
10. Purple Monarch Butterfly
On matte light purple and white nails, create monarch butterfly wings using a black polish. You can also add tiny white dots for a realistic look. These butterfly nails are perfect for those who love aesthetic things.
11. Colourful Cat Eye Butterfly Wings
Cat eye nails are also a trend. Why not mix these 2025 nail trends to create something unique? Make different colored cat eye nails and draw tiny butterflies on each nail. The cat eye gives a holographic effect to the nails, making them even more popping.
12. Chic Rose Gold Chrome Butterfly Nails
To recreate these elegant spring butterfly nails, I painted butterflies on two of the nails using a shimmery rose gold shade. Painting the rest of the nails using the same rose gold shade balances the look. This creation is both graceful and glamorous.
13. Golden Hues Minimalistic Butterfly Design
Take a shimmery golden shade and a champagne shade and create an ombre effect on the nails. I made butterfly wings using a dark brown shade on the nails. Finish the design using a glossy coat and share your creativity online.
14. Blush Nude Butterfly Nails
On long, almond-shaped nails, this butterfly nail art design looks super elegant. If you are not trying to opt for something vibrant, this is your ideal choice. Take a blush nude shade and paint all nails. On the sheer base, try creating butterfly wings using a thin lining brush. Make sure the lines are thin enough to reflect a minimalistic look.
15. Black Gittery Butterfly Nail Art
This nail art design is another favourite of mine. I took a beautiful shimmery black gel polish and created butterfly wings and French Tips on a milky white base. I also added tiny white rhinestones on the wings to make the design even more glamorous.
16. Colourful Tiny Butterfly Tips
What about some confetti nails? On a neutral nail base, I added some colourful glitters on the nail tips. The adorable teeny butterflies make the confetti nails even more eye-catching. So, when will you try this pretty nail design?
17. Bedazzled Lilac Butterfly Designs
Have you ever tried bedazzled nails? This was my first time, and it turned out beautifully. I took a pretty lilac shade and painted the nails. Then, using a black polish, created butterfly wings on two of the nails. You can also add small pearls on the nails for an intricate look. Try now!
18. Baby Blue Minimalistic Butterflies
This is a super-easy DIY nail art design to try at home. Take a baby blue colour and paint all nails. Then take a white shade to create French tips. Try creating hand-painted blue butterflies using a thin brush. This is a total artistic work.
19. Pink Pop Art Butterfly Nails
Pop art nails are one of my favourites as they give a playful vibe to the nails. On bubble gum pink nails, try creating butterflies using black and white polish. Give more focus on the edges to elevate the pop art effect.
20. Shimmery Aqua Tips with Tiny Butterflies
The aqua colour is perfect to try during summer and spring. Take a shimmery aqua polish and create French tips precisely. Take a black polish to create small butterflies on and fill the wings using the same aqua shade. I bet people won’t stop staring at your nails!
21. Silver Velvet Nails with Butterfly Wings
These silver velvet nails are easier to create than you can ever think. Paint two of the nails using a pinkish neutral shade and draw butterfly wings using the silver velvet polish. Paint the rest of the nails using the same silver velvet polish. This is a pure touch of elegance.
22. Stained Glass Nails
To create this stained glass nail art design, I took different shades of purple, blue, and pink. Using a thick brush and a black polish, draw lines that reflect butterfly wings. And fill the gaps using the purple, blue, and pink shades. For the matte finish look. I finished with a matte top coat.
23. Short Nail Spring Butterfly
These are another dainty butterfly nails. If you also like to keep your nails short, this design is for you. On short square nails, I painted some peachy neutral polish. Then, using a thin lining brush, created trailing plant leaves. On the leaves, I created tiny, whimsical butterflies and finished with a matte top coat.
Takeaways
Creating butterfly nails is like wearing a tiny piece of the beautiful nature on your nails. You can see how a simple touch of sparkle, rhinestone, and glossy coat can transform your nail art design to the next level.
By recreating these spring nail arts, you can totally make a statement on your social media. So, which butterfly nail art is your favourite? Share through the comment box below.
