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These May Nail Designs Ideas Are the Perfect Balance Between Spring and Summer

By Hannah Rex | April 28, 2023 | Updated on June 10, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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May is that awkward month where it doesn’t really feel like spring, but it still isn’t summer. Normally we’d be annoyed with such a confusing time of year, but we found a silver lining. There are so many May nail design ideas to choose from!

Can’t decide? Just rotate through one of these every day of the month. Your nail tech will be thrilled.

Not only do these nail art ideas combine the best of subtle spring pastels and bold summer colors, but they also take inspiration from all the May holidays. There’s Star Wars Day on May the fourth, Cinco de Mayo on the fifth, the Kentucky Derby, and so much more! If you didn’t think your schedule was full before, it definitely is now.

And if you didn’t get enough of all the flowers in April, don’t worry. We snuck in a few this month, too. Pay no mind to Miranda Priestly’s disdain.
May Nail Design Ideas

 

35 May Nail Design Ideas

1. White Swirl With Glitter

When you’re feeling groovy, baby, but can’t pull yourself away from your neutral color scheme.

May Nail Design Ideas - white swirl with glitter
Photo Credit: @nails_forshaw

 

2. Floral Tips

Are these the May flowers that everyone keeps talking about?

May Nail Design Ideas - floral tips
Photo Credit: @zeeceebeauty

 

3. Pink Banana Nails

Hey Siri, play Gwen Stefani. We need a spell check over here.

May Nail Design Ideas - pink banana nails
Photo Credit: @nailsandmog

 

4. Blake Lively 2022 Met Gala Nails

The Met Gala is the first Monday in May, and Blake Lively is the unofficial queen of the carpet. This design pays homage to her 2022 gown, which we still dream about. And still hope she’ll let us borrow one day.

May Nail Design Ideas - Blake Lively 2022 Met Gala Nails
Photo Credit: @suehbeautyblog

 

5. Mexican Flag Heart Nails

Celebrate Mexico’s win over the French army on May 5th with these nails that highlight the colors of the Mexican flag.

May Nail Design Ideas -Mexico Flag Heart Nails
Photo Credit: @mexticas_nails

 

6. Clear Koi Fish Nails

Nemo…you look different?

May Nail Design Ideas - Clear Koi Fish Nails
Photo Credit: @merakinailsut

 

7. Pink Smiley Faces

Don’t worry, be happy. Or at least fake a smile as good as these ‘lil guys. It’s almost the weekend somewhere!

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A post shared by Izzy • REXBURG NAIL TECH • (@izzy.nailedit)

 

8. Mismatched Blue, White, and Yellow Designs

We’ve given up on trying to make decisions when it comes to our nails. And our dinner. A linguine pizza with sushi on top is totally normal, right?

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A post shared by ut nails | aspyn child (@nailsby.asp)

 

9. 3D Chrome French Tips

The only trend that this May nail design idea is missing is a few chips. What do you mean that’s only on our nails?

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A post shared by Cindy | Bayarea Nail Artist ???????????? (@cinxnailz)

 

10. Purple Rainbow Waves

Hey Lisa Frank, consider this our official application to join your team.

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A post shared by Claudia Brooks????✿°• (@nail.brat)

 

11. Lilac Nails with Accents

If you tell people that this design was intentional, they’ll never know that you were really just running out of purple nail polish. Follow us for more life hacks.

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A post shared by Sophie Elliott (@sophsgels)

 

12. Nude Nails with Gold Accents

Copy this design to celebrate the May release of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. We’re sure Lady Whistledown would approve. If not…you’ll hear about it.

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A post shared by Elizabeth Marie Hair Studio Salon (@emhsalon)

 

13. Neutral Nails with Accent Line

We can’t be the only people who are suddenly craving a Caramel Frappuccino now…right?

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A post shared by Pretty Diva (@prettydivadirect)

 

14. Star Wars Sidekick Nails

Chewie, we mean sidekick in the best way.

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A post shared by Cassie Craig (@cassiepaintsnails)

 

15. C-3PO Nails

Don’t you take that tone with us, sir.

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A post shared by FLENI beauty studio (@fleni_beautystudio)

 

16. Yoda Nails

Do not try, only do. Cool, Yoda, no pressure on not getting you to look like a green blob.

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A post shared by Olivia Hernandez (@magic_with_liv)

 

17. Darth Vader and Stormtrooper Nail Art

If we knew that the Dark Side was so stylish, we would have joined a long time ago! Does the rebellion even have glitter?

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A post shared by Olivia Hernandez (@magic_with_liv)

 

18. Yellow Cinco De Mayo Nails

These festive nails are evocative of Frida Kahlo’s iconic fashion style.

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A post shared by Rachel • essieyall (@essieyall)

 

19. Red Dahlia Nail Art

Bonus points if you have a skirt to match these nails. And bonus bonus points if you have an extra one we could borrow.

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A post shared by Pandaah Nguyen (@pandaahnailedit)

 

20. White and Blue Talavera Tips

Who cares if you can’t afford a bottle of Clase Azul? These nails are just as good! And we bet they won’t lead to a hangover. But if they do…what nail salon are you going to?

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A post shared by Sylvia (@fullmoon.nails)

 

21. Kentucky Derby Icon Nails

Hopefully this helps you remember your binoculars and hat for this year’s race. But you can leave your horse at home. Apparently only jockeys get to bring their pets.

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A post shared by ALLEEHgatorclaws???? (@alleehgatorclaws)

 

22. Red Kentucky Derby Nail Design

Roses are red. Horses have shoes. We’ll see you on the track with a mint julep or two!

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A post shared by Leigh Salvo (@doinwhatmakesmehappy)

 

23. Pink Kentucky Derby Flower and Horseshoe Nail Art

Here’s hoping our horse betting works out as well as this May nail design.

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A post shared by Kim Borruso (@kimborruso_beauty)

 

24. Mother’s Day Nail Design

This is your reminder to get your mom a Mother’s Day present now. You’ve been warned, procrastinators!

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A post shared by Mette (@mettedamgaardpedersen)

 

25. Pink and White Hawaiian Flower Nails

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! And a great reminder that painting flowers is a whole lot easier than growing them.

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A post shared by the jade aesthetic • nails, brows, lash lifts, waxing (@_thejadeaesthetic)

 

26. Tweed and Plumeri Nail Art

We can smell the ocean breeze from here. Oh, sorry. Apparently that’s just Febreze.

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A post shared by Naoko (@naokonails)

 

27. 3D White Flower Nails

Reminder to get your mom flowers this month. Manicured ones totally count.

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A post shared by Nails By Faith???????? (@fabulousnailsbyfaith)

 

28. Taurus Nail Art

Don’t you dare tell us that a Taurus isn’t stubborn when they decide to choose this many designs for one manicure! We’d never bull-ieve you.

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A post shared by CHELSEY ???? Press On Nail Artist (@naileditbychelsey)

 

29. Gemini Nail Art

Of course a Gemini would split this spelling onto two hands.

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A post shared by Briana Power (@glamour_chic_beauty)

 

30. Red Nails With Gold Foil

This month we’re manifesting wealth. In gold…and chocolate. How’d you know we get our financial advice from a baker?

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A post shared by Daisy ???????? (@petitenaillover)

 

31. Translucent Dew Drop Nails

Raindrops on roses? More like raindrops on nails! We’ll get back to you on the rest of those updated lyrics later.

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A post shared by Pretty Diva (@prettydivadirect)

 

32. Groovy Spring Nails with Negative Space

Bring the warm weather to your fingertips with these groovy neon nails. And by warm weather, we mean 50 to 80 degrees, depending on where you live.

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A post shared by Daisy A ???? (@foreverbeauty.lounge)

 

33. Stained Glass Flower Nail Art

Luckily these won’t break as easily as real stained glass. Just don’t touch too many things, okay?

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A post shared by Melissa Wallace Nelms (@melissawallacenelms)

 

34. May Flowers Nails

No water required. Or recommended, to be honest.

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A post shared by ????Siri / Licensed Nail Tech/ Artist???? (@siristylishnails)

 

35. Watercolor Nail Art

Try this design out yourself! Your fourth grade art teacher will be so proud.

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A post shared by Helena • Derby based nail artist (@helenadenchaibeauty)

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Hannah Rex
Hannah Rex is Darcy’s Executive Editor. She has a background in journalism, content marketing, and SEO writing. She currently covers entertainment news, food news and trends, pop culture trends, and more. In addition to Darcy, she has written for companies including Beachbody, FitPlan, Soothe, Let's Eat Cake, and Her Campus. She also manages Darcy’s Instagram and weekly newsletters.

When not sitting behind a computer writing and editing, she’s an avid runner and yogi with an RYT 200 certification. Follow her on Instagram @hannah_rex and LinkedIn.
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