Almond Nails Inspiration and Ideas: 25 Stunning Designs

Pastel Short Almond Nails

Pastel colors are always a great choice for your mani, especially during the spring and summer months. This nail artist has chosen blue and pink to create a stunning short almond manicure. They have added a hint of glitter onto the nails, and a 3D effect on one of the nails.

The perfect choice if you are looking for a light and trendy manicure!

Pastel Ombre Almond Nails

This fun manicure has a very slight ombre fade, from light pink to a silver shade. I really like the holographic shine that the nail artist has applied, creating a day-to-day look that still has a kick to it.

Simple Almond Nails

Almond refers to the nail shape, and we can do so much with this shape as the basis for a manicure! Let’s look at some simple almond nails inspiration and ideas.

Shades of Pink Almond Nails

This manicure is very fresh, using shades of pink to create a gradient over the nails. I love how subtle this look is, with every shade of pink very slightly lighter than the next!

The nail artist has used a matte top coat to create a smooth and shineless finish. Modern, chic, and simply beautiful!

Red Almond Nails

When I can’t decide what color to do my nails, I will always revert to red. Red is a timeless choice for nails and always looks chic and classy. I love the deep shade of red used in this manicure and the matte top coat.

Lilac Almond Nails

Another classic choice of color, this lilac shade is very summery! The nail artist has then hand painted little flowers on two of the nails. I love the watercolor vibes of the flowers, and the different colors used in the design.

If you aren’t up for hand painting flowers onto your nails (I know I’m not), check out flower decal stickers for nails. I swear by nail stickers, they are super easy to use and last ages if you apply a few layers of top coat over them!

Nude Almond Nails

I always feel put together when I have my nails done, and for some reason a fresh manicure gives me a big boost of confidence. But, sometimes I don’t want to go too bold or bright. Enter nude nails!

Nude nails are a perfect choice if you want to get your nails done, but want a design that will go with all your outfits, and is suitable for all events. This nude ombre manicure is fabulous. Simple, but stunning!

Bold Almond Nails

Do you like the almond shape but want something a little bit bolder than the simple almond nail ideas above? We have you covered! Check out my top picks for bold almond nails.

Rainbow Almond Nails

How summery are these nails?! They are simple, yet super bold and bright. I love the choice of colors and the shiny finish on the mani.

Leopard Print Almond Nails

I am a big fan of animal prints, so had to include this cool manicure on the list. As we know, red is a classic color for nails, and this nail artist has mixed it up by merging red with a chic leopard print. I really like the mix and match nature of these nails, with one nail on each hand having a French tip design.

Rainbow French Tips

Who said French tips are boring?! Well, I kind of did earlier, but check out this design! Instead of creating a traditional white French tip manicure, this nail artist has used bright, bold colors and mixed the trend up with angles. I love the two tones used on each nail, and the interesting shape of the tips.

Want to recreate this look at home? Definitely get yourself some nail art tape. This allows you to section the nail off to make sure the lines are perfect!

Zebra Almond Nails

More animal prints! The zebra print is properly cool, and I am seeing it cropping up a lot lately on my Instagram feed. I absolutely love the contrast between the zebra print and the neon green color in this manicure. It creates a fresh and edgy look, and I really want to try to recreate this manicure at home.

BRB, going to grab some zebra print nail foil…

Hot Pink Almond Nails

Not going to lie, hot pink just isn’t for me when it comes to nails. I love pink, don’t get me wrong, but prefer to keep the color pastel and light. However, I know that hot pink is very popular, so wanted to include this take on almond nails.

To be fair, the dotting is pretty cute! Dots are pretty popular right now when it comes to nail art, probably because they are super easy to do at home. All you need is a nail art dotting tool, and you can recreate all the dotty designs of your dreams!

Wavy Neon Almond Nails

I love the vibes of this manicure! Beach ready, rave ready, party ready… these nails scream good times. The nail artist has created the same wavy design on each hand but has used two different colors. The neon green is absolutely stunning, and the pink ain’t bad too!

Abstract Almond Nails

If there is one nail trend that is everywhere right now, it is the abstract nail trend. It basically refers to nail art that plays with shapes, dots, and lines to create manicures reminiscent of abstract art.

Let’s look at some abstract almond nails to give you some ideas for your next manicure.

Abstract Almond Nails With Earthy Colors

The color palette used in these abstract almond nails is perfect, bringing earthy vibes to the manicure. The shades aren’t too bold, yet the shapes and lines in the design are really interesting. I love the mix of splodges, swirls, and lines.

Abstract nails are super fun because every design is unique! Plus, you can recreate them at home with your own ideas. Adding splodges, lines, and squiggles to your manicure means you can express your creativity and create your own special design.

Pink and Green Abstract Nails

There is something really cool about mixing hot pink and bright green together. Pink and green are opposites on the color wheel, and therefore create a contrasting, bold design when paired together.

This manicure is super vibrant and fun, using negative space on the middle nails. I love the addition of the black lines, too, enhancing the shapes of the colorful splodges.

Modern Abstract Almond Nails

I am kind of obsessed with this design! I love how fresh and modern it feels, with a great choice of colors and shapes used. The nail artist has chosen to leave the base of the nails natural, then added lines, rectangles, and dots onto the design.

Arty Abstract Almond Nails

This nail artist has some major talent to create this manicure! They have used a French tip as a basis for the design, then painted on shapes, stars, love hearts, eyes… There is so much going on, and I keep discovering new things I love about these nails!

Gold Swirl Almond Nails

This is a sophisticated twist on the abstract nail trend, as the nail artist has kept things pretty simple. After applying a pastel rainbow swirl onto the nails, they have then added a gold swirl over the top of the design. I love how the two swirls form together, meeting in the middle of the nail and then going their separate ways. This is a really interesting design!

Showstopping Almond Nails

Are you a fan of the OTT nails? The manicures that are simply works of art? The manicures that make you feel like a popstar?!

Well, I am! So, let’s look at the best of the best almond nails that are sure to make people stop and stare.

Rainbow Flame Almond Nails

Flame design? Rainbow colors? Glitter? French Tips?!!

I need this manicure ASAP.

Tie Dye Flower Almond Nails

These hand painted flowers are stunning, using bold colors to create a tropical feel. I love the shimmery base of the manicure and the addition of the crystals. A super vibrant design that can be recreated by professional nail artists.

Strawberry Almond Nails

These almond nails are kind of ridiculous, but in the best way! I actually can’t believe that they are hand painted, the nail artist has massive talent. The detailing is superb, and I can’t stop staring at them.

Designer French Almond Nails

Want to show off your love for fashion? These French nails use logos from designer fashion to create a fantastic manicure. It is super different, and very cool!

Cloud Almond Nails

The light blue and white cloud print design is really popular right now as it is very reminiscent of Y2K fashion. I absolutely adore these almond nails, using a light blue on the tips and delicate hand painted cloud designs.

Almond Nails FAQs

Let’s look at some questions you might have about almond nails.

French tips are a classic choice for a manicure and refer to when only the tips of the nails are painted, with the rest of the nail left natural or painted in a contrasting color. Traditionally, French tips are done in white, but this is kinda boring, right?!

French tips in greens and blues are trending right now, and I love this dark green French tip. It is simple and sophisticated and really suits the short almond shape. If you are wanting to recreate French tips at home, get yourself some French tips nail tape that allows you to paint on the tips neatly. Oh, and remember to add a bottom and top coat to make sure your natural nails look healthy and shiny!

Pink French Almond Nails

Another stunning take on the French nail trend, this design is very cute. The nail artist has mixed up the French manicure technique by adding a line of glitter to the edges of the tip. I like the subtle glitter on the rest of the nails, too, and the addition of the crystals!

I am a big fan of 3D nail effects, and crystals are a great way to begin if you do your nails at home. Using tweezers and nail glue, you can apply crystals to your manicure.

Floral French Tips