23 Natural Nail Designs And Ideas for Your Next Mani

When trying to find nail art, you will often find very bold and statement making ideas. However, these ideas are not for everyone. So if you prefer more natural looking nails, then this is the blog post for you. Today we have found 23 natural nail designs. All use soft and natural colors and there are different nail lengths and shapes. Not only that, but you can create many of these at home. Take a look and see what amazing natural nail designs can be created!

1. Simple and Stylish Natural Nails

First up, we have these simple and stylish natural nails. So, the nail has a soft pointed shape and each nail is painted in a chic nude color. These nails are so classy and easy to wear. The mani is versatile as it can be worn for any occasion. Recreate this or you can try a similar color on any nail shape.

2. Natural Short Nails

Next, we have another chic and elegant design. For this look, the nails are short and are painted in a light pink shade. We love the color and the nail length because both will suit everyone. Not only that, but the beautiful pink shade can be glammed up or down too, so you can wear it anywhere from work to a wedding!

3. Natural Nails with Elegant Nail Art

If you like natural looking nails but also like a little nail art too, then this idea is perfect for you. Here we have mid length nails that are a pretty pink shade. There is also one accent nail with elegant nail art. It is such a stylish look because the overall mani is simple but the accent nail makes it look more unique. You can recreate similar art with nail stencils which can be bought online.

4. Short Nude Nails

We love this next nail idea because it is glam but low-key and easy to wear too. These nails are super short and are all a classic nude shade. One of the nails is also adorned with gold foils! The gold foil looks so trendy and glamorous with the nude color. This is just a simple way to jazz up a natural nail design. Nail foils can be bought online and there are tutorials on how to use them.

5. Natural Nails with Glitter

Add a little sparkle to your nails with a design like this one. As you can see, the nails are short and nude. There is also one accent nail that is glam and glittery. This design is simple and so easy to wear. You can recreate a similar mani with any nude shade and any glitter color. The design can be used on any nail length and shape.

6. Trendy Natural Nail Design

Just because your want your nails to have a natural design, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have a little fun with nail art too. You could try something like this. For this look, the nails are short and light pink. There is also one accent nail with a funky and trendy marble like design. It is such a fun idea and you get the best of both worlds. You can create similar nail art with the water marble technique.

7. Short French Mani

Next, we have a classic and chic nail design. The nails are all nude and short with thin white tips. This French mani is so easy to wear, it will suit everyone and it can be worn for any occasion. It is just a beautiful and timeless design. Try a similar look or you can try the white tips on a longer nail.

8. Nude Nails with White Leafy Nail Art

The next nail idea is natural in more ways than one. So, the nails have a natural shape and color but one nail also has white botanical nail art. The white leafy pattern looks so stylish and it brings the outdoors onto your nails. This mani has a stylish and summery look. You can buy leafy nail stencils for your nails online.

9. Light Pink Nails with Rhinestones

Jazz up your nails by adding rhinestones! You could try something like this. Here we have light pink nails and two nails on each hand are adorned with rhinestones. It is such a pretty but low-key look. You can buy rhinestones online and they can be stuck on with nail glue. This mani is perfect for a special occasion.

10. Short Natural Nails with Marble Art

Another trendy look is marble art and here is how to try it in a low-key and stylish way. These nails are short and most of them are a light pink color. There are also two accent nails with subtle white marble art with a pop of gold  glitter. It is such a pretty idea. For an even subtler look, you can add the marble to just one nail.

11. Nude Nails with Subtle Dots

We love this next nail idea and it is another one of our favorites. The nails are a glossy nude shade and each one features a super small dot. These dots are sparkly but subtle so they won’t be seen unless they catch the light or someone is up close. So, you get the glamour in a more natural looking way. You can create small dots with a toothpick and you can choose any color for them too.

12. Classic American Mani

There are different types of nails with white tips. For example, you have the French mani which usually has soft pink nails with a striking white tip. There is another version though called the American manicure. This version is more natural looking because it usually features a nude base with an off white and not as striking tip. These nails show how to wear it in style. You can check out our article on American manicures if you like this design.

13. Light Nails with Botanical Nail Art

Next, we have another botanical look. So for this, the nails are short and light nude with two accent nails on each hand. The accent nails are also nude but with white leafy nail art. This just shows another way that you can use botanical patterns to create pretty nail art. There will be similar stencils to these online so you can try a similar look yourself.

14. Natural Nail Designs for Short Nails

The next nail idea is so stylish and easy to wear. Here we have short nails and a few different nude shades have been used. We love this because you get to try a trendy nail design but as all the different tones are nude, the mani is still low-key and natural looking. This idea can be used on any nail length and shape.

15. Natural Nails with Moons and Stars

Add a touch of magic to your nails with a design like this one! For this look, the nails are natural and they have a subtle shimmer on the top. Each nail is also adorned with gold stars and a moon. With the shimmer and out of this world embellishments, this mani has a mystical vibe. You can buy these small decorations online and they would look great in silver too.

16. Light Nails with Subtle Glitter

If you do like nails with a little sparkle, then you should check out this mani. This time we have long nails that are a light and glossy color. The tips of two nails also have a pop of sparkly glitter. These nails are easy to wear but super glam. This design would be perfect for weddings, the prom and more.

17. Elegant Ombre Nail Design

This next nail idea is another one of our favorites! Here we have long almond nails and each one is nude and very glossy. This is a simple idea but is so elegant and chic. Nails like these will suit everyone and they can be glammed up or down for any occasion. If you need easy to wear and versatile nails, then this mani is for you.

18. Natural Nail Designs with Gold Foil Tips

Love the nude nails with the different colored tips? If so, this is for you. This mani features short, nude and natural nails. Instead of the classic white tips, these nails have gold ones instead! We love this because it really changes how the tips look. Recreate this or maybe try silver, that would look amazing!

19. Pretty Floral Nail Art

Next, we have a very pretty nail idea to show you. These nails are light and glittery and there is an accent nail as well. The accent nail also has a beautiful white flower. We love this stunning idea and it is perfect for weddings. You can hand-paint floral art, buy a stencil or even buy floral stickers. Try to keep the color white as it will suit the nude and natural nails perfectly.

20. Natural Nails with Cute Stars

The next nail idea is so cute and pretty. So, the nails are all light and two are adorned with silver stars. It is such a stylish idea and the stars make the nails look unique. You can buy foil stars online and you can recreate this or have stars on only one nail. Try this or you can use gold stars. Either way, your nails will look great!

21. Matte Nude Nails with Gold Dots

If you liked the dot nail design from earlier, then you need to see these nails too. This time we have short and nude nails and each one is adorned with gold dots. We love this because the gold dots look so glam and modern. You can hand-paint the dots or you can use a dotting tool. Any color can be used for the dots.

22. Natural Looking Nails with White Stripes

This next nail idea is so modern, trendy and cool. All of the nails are nude and two nails have two white stripes. The white stripes look so stylish and the look is easy to wear. You can try and recreate this mani at home. Just hand-paint the stripes or you can use a stencil. Keep the white stripes for subtler and more natural look or you can use any color.

23. Short Natural Nail Designs with Trendy Nail Art

The last nail idea is so stylish and glam. For this look, the nails are nude and there are three accent nails in total. The three accent nails have gold stripes and they look so gorgeous. You can buy gold nail tape online which will make recreating the mani a breeze but you can use gold nail polish.

We hope you have been inspired by these pretty natural nail designs!