Delicate yet detailed, this watercolor nail flower is simply lovely. If you want a similar look without a trip to the nail place, try one of these floral nail decals that transfer onto the nail using water and a top coat.@ceciliesneglekunst
Rainbow sherbert but make it watercolor. Pastel colors swirl together with a dusting of glitter on top for extra sparkle.@ricekittynails
Watercolor nails don’t have to be muted. These bright marbled nails in summer colors are playful and chic; and you can recreate this marbled look somewhat easily using a toothpick for swirling or a makeup sponge.@scissorsinhand/ @hellobirdielab
These beautiful abstract watercolor nails are giving subtle Gustav Klimt vibes (even if he wasn’t a watercolorist). The watery swirls of blue, red, orange, and green look gorgeous against pops of gold.@nautilusnails
Watercolor nails can be super summery and fun as these Shark Week nails show. Ocean blue and white swirl together in a beautiful marbled way, and the glittery sharks add a playful pop.@nailsbylindseyw
A neutral base plus negative space (meaning areas of the nail that are left plain) sets the stage for this nail art to pop. In addition to bar codes and a fun cow print, the ring finger has bright watercolor art on just half the nail.@kewani_g
How stunning are these Monet-inspired nails? It’s hard not to show off these abstract art nails in shades of pink and blue. These are done by hand, but you can find Monet water lilies nail decals on Etsy.@jennyvanhoy83
If you’re not sure about the watercolor nail art trend, try it on one or two nails at first. Here, watercolor flowers play nice with neon pineapples and a bit of glitter.@nailsbylindseyw
Watercolor nails, but make it neutral. These milky nails in an understated marble mimic the look of a gemstone, and this style would work with any light color. Try the look at home with these jade green marbled press-ons.@dizzy.lizzy.dips
Embrace neutral space by keeping the watercolor portion of the manicure toward the top of the nail. This keeps the bright mani from veering into overwhelming territory, and flecks of chunky silver glitter add some sparkle.@florishnails
These semi-cured gel nail strips from Ohora ($16) are easy to apply; just note that you’ll need to use a gel lamp ($20) to cure the polish for long-lasting, glossy results. They look more natural than press-ons and come in tons of intricate designs. Ohora
These stiletto shaped watercolor press-ons proves that Claire’s (which you may not have thought of since middle school mall days) still got it. These have a cool chrome finish, and not every nail has the watercolor design which helps to break it up a bit.Claire's
Creating a watercolor nail design is a bit more difficult that say using a dotting tool to make a simple daisy (aka it may be best left to the pros). However, instead of paying for a manicure, nail decals like these make a watercolor mani actually easy to DIY.Maniology
