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50+ Cute Mother’s Day Nail Art Design Ideas!

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Are you looking for some gorgeous Mother’s Day nail art design ideas for May?  If so, you’ve come to the right post!

May is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about your Mother’s Day plans!  Whether you’re a mother yourself, or going with your mom to get your mother’s nails done, getting inspiration is always key!  That’s why we wanted to share our favourite designs that you should try out this year.  

Create them at home

To achieve some of these styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want.

If you’re wanting to try out a matte look at home, we recommend getting this matte nail polish:

Matte About You Polish

It easily turns any manicure, matte.  Play around with it!  Any design can be mattified.

To be able to hand draw on bows or other small details like swirls, we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

Nail Art Brushes 

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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ of our favourite Mother’s Day nail art design ideas that are perfect for your next mani!  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!

The Best Mother’s Day nail art design ideas to try this year!

1) Velvet Pink by Vivian 

The velvet trend is going strong and comes in a wide range of colorful nail designs.  Our favourite has to be pink, how stunning are these!

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

2) Lavender Haze by Syd

Flower nail art is always a good option for mothers day!  This look can be achieved with a dotting tool

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Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf

3) Cute Pink Tips by Nicole 

We love French manicures over on The Pink Brunette, and this fun twist on the trend by Nicole is adorable!

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Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._

4) Purple Abstract by Emma 

This might be my favourite polish color for spring!  Love a good lavender, it’s just so darn pretty!

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Image and nail art via @_ailsbyemmaa_

5) Muted Sparkle by Alison

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn

6) Glossy White by Iram

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

7) Beautiful Florals by Amy 

These beautiful flowers are perfect as spring nail art and can work all season long!

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

8) Lavender Details by Sarah 

We’re loving this nail art style.  It can easily be done at home with a nail art brush

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9) Hints of Gold by Phoebe

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10) Light Pink by Kate

These pale pink nails are perfect for both spring and Mother’s Day!  It’s simple yet elegant!

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Image and nail art via @get_nailed321

11) Glossy French by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

12) Intricate Florals by Melanie 

These flowers by Melanie are next level!  How gorgeous is this design. 

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Image and nail art via @overglowedit

13) Barely There by Naomi 

How beautiful is this stunning nude shade!  With a hint of pink it’s a stunning neutral. 

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Image and nail art via @bynaomib

14) Baby Blues by Monika

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Image and nail art via @monika_nails

15) Mothers day Florals by Anna 

Floral designs are super trendy around Mother’s Day and this unique style gives it a bit of a twist!

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Image and nail art via @annagracenails_

 

16) Pink Opal by Megan

Want a little mom sparkle?  This mani is perfect, it’s subtle yet has a little glitter to it. 

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Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan

17) Elegant by Iram

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

18) Hot Pink by Aimee

This pop of color is perfect for Mother’s Day!  You can never go wrong with a hot pink tip!

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Image and nail art via @allnails._

19) Milk White by Megan

This neutral is beautiful on its own or as a base color!

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Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan

20) Black and white Florals by Sarah 

Accent nails are an easy way to elevate your manicure!  Especially with floral accents. 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

21) Lilac Shine by Melanie 

If you want to elevate your manicure, use a glitter polish!

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Image and nail art via @overglowedit

22) Simple Daisies by Tiffany 

Simple spring nail designs are all the rage in May, and these delicate flowers with the opaque style are perfect if you’re looking to do something yourself.

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23) Milky White by Natalie

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Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist 

24) Pink Details by Syd

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Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf

25) Perfect Nude by Amanda 

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Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll

26) Pink Chevron by Emma 

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27) White Floral Details by Tiffany

These white flower designs are so stunning in white!

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Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty

 

28) Nude Pink by Amy 

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

29) Delicate Florals by Melanie

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30) Iridescent French by Bry

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Image nad nail art via @gelsbybry

31) Flowers & Stars by Alison 

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32) White Swirls by Bry

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33) Pink Florals by Alison

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34) Flower Power by Amy 

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

35) Thin Swirls by Amy 

Had to include a swirl in this post, and this color combination is perfect for both the spring and summer seasons!

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

 

36) Iridescent by Iram

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

37) Happy Florals by Nicole 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._

38) Short Pink by Megan

You could do this cute pink nail design on your own nails pretty easily!  This color is super cute and really trendy for spring.

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Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan

39) Cute Tips by Abi 

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40) Glossy Pink by Amanda

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Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll

41) Short Lavender by Shuga Studio 

This is a cute mani for your special day!  This lavender color is perfect for spring and can work on different length of nails. 

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42) Hints of Gold by Ellie

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43) Hot Pink Tips by Naomi 

We love bright colors, and this manicure is sure to stand out!  

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Image and nail art via @bynaomib

44) Baby Pink by Aimee

Vibrant designs can be achieved in spring, with bright pastels like this baby pink!

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45) Perfect Baby Blue by Alison

Sometimes the best designs are simple designs!  This baby blue color is perfect for spring.

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46) Long White by Arfi Nails 

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47) Glazed by Zola 

Glazed donut nails are perfect Mother’s Day nail designs to try out this year!  This trendy look is subtle but makes your nails look so healthy.

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyzola

48) Short Teal by Charlotte 

Simple nail art is sometimes looked over, that’s why we wanted to share this stunning color that is perfect for the month of May!

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Image and nail art via @nailchark 

49) Perfect Gloss by Sarah

We’re loving this nail art color, it gives off a nice clean look that has some gloss to it!

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50) A little Sparkle by Anna 

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51) Glazed Florals by Charlotte 

These beautiful nails by Charlotte are so unique!  The glazed look is so popular right now so why not pair it with beautiful flowers. 

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Image and nail art via @nailchark 

No matter how you celebrate this special occasion, it’s always fun to get your nails done! We hope you loved this collection of Mother’s Day nail art design ideas that are sure to brighten you day!

As always, feel free to share these images on Pinterest or bookmark this page to save it for later!

Have a happy Mother’s day!

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