Decorated nails: 350+ photos and tutorials for you to bet

Nails are also part of our style and we can decorate them in different ways to complete our look. There are nail polish shades for all tastes, from classics such as black and red nails, to the most different colors, which usually generate trends. There are women who prefer simple and elegant nail arts, such as francesinha, while others like to dare with ornaments and neat designs.

10 nail art trends for 2022

Every year new colors, new finishes and new nail accessories appear. Among the main trends of decorated nails 2022 we can highlight the sober colors, such as white, black and nude. Geometric designs, marbled texture and vivid shades of blue and red are also worth mentioning. In addition, delicate florals, francesinha and bicolor nails are still on the rise.

1. Glossy black

2. Nude with little detail

3. Classic Frenchie

4. Delicate floral

5. Geometric

6. Delicate adhesive

7. Bright red

8. Blue

9. Marbled

10. Smoke effect

Simple and easy decorated nails

Decorating your nails doesn’t have to be complicated. With current techniques and decorations, you can make your nails beautiful without much work.

To make a charming nail art, you can simply use your favorite color of nail polish, perfecting the finish, with a metallic tape on the nails. Or, bet on tricks like sticky tape, creating incredible effects.

With whimsical finishing and small, simple details to make, you leave your nails wonderful. From gradient to glitter nails, how about betting on one of the techniques for your next nail art?

Nails decorated with francesinha

When it comes to nail decoration, francesinhas are classic and a favorite of many women. Traditionally made with the tip of the nails painted in white, there are those who do not give up on this nail art. The francesinha has undergone renovations, with different ornaments and colors, which give an extra charm to the nails. Check out different techniques on how to make this decoration and photos that will inspire you to adopt this decoration.

Despite the classic technique, you can vary in colors and formats and rock a modern and charming francesinha.

Nails decorated with flowers

Another classic when it comes to decorated nails are flowers. You can create different nail arts with these ornaments that make your nails delicate. Using practical techniques you can decorate your nails with flowers yourself. Check out photos and tutorials on how to make your nails charming with different floral prints.

There are several nail arts with flowers, from simple flowers to more elaborate ones, which highlight the nails and take them out of the ordinary. How about betting on a super charming floral decoration?

Nails decorated with stones

A trend in nail decorations in recent years, nail arts with stones are gaining more and more fans. The pebbles, also known as jewelry, leave the nails neat and with a lot of shine. These ornaments give an extra touch and differentiate any nail, from the long ones, cut in the stilleto type, to the short ones, which look beautiful with these ornaments. Check out photos and see how to decorate nails with pebbles:

Pure luxury right? These nails are perfect for special occasions and, although a bit of work, the end result is stunning.

geometric decorated nails

Another trend that has made a comeback in recent years is geometric nails. With drawings and straight lines, the geometric designs appear very colorful, mixing different shades of enamel, and also with neutral colors, for those who love the minimalist style. With the help of adhesive tapes or even the nail stick, you can create wonderful nails in the geometric style. Check out:

Unlike the classic nails we are used to seeing, geometric nails are modern and stylish. Using the techniques and tricks you’ve seen, how about creating your own geometric design on your next nail decoration?

Nails decorated with stickers

For those who love decorated nails, but don’t give up practicality, nail stickers are perfect. The films, which can be purchased ready-made or made by you, allow you to decorate your nails with a multitude of prints. See how the nails look with the prints and learn how to glue the films:

Easy to apply, with the sticker you can decorate your nails with any print, from the traditional to the funniest. Already have a favorite print to decorate your nails?

red decorated nails

A favorite of many women, red nail polish never goes out of style, always surprising with new shades. The multiple shades of this color allow diversified nail arts for all tastes. The tones look beautiful in simple decorations, such as gradient nails, and also in the most adorned ones. Learn and get inspired to decorate your nail with red:

From classic to the most relaxed, red is perfect for many tastes. How about betting on color in your next nail art?

blue decorated nails

Versatile, the different shades of this color allow you to create simple nail arts, lavishing your favorite color, and also well-crafted nails, adorned with blue. Check out photos and tutorials with blue nails to inspire you to adopt this color:

Because it has many shades, from the most subtle to the darkest, blue is easy to combine with many styles. Using different techniques, nails look stunning when decorated with color.

white decorated nails

When it comes to classic nail polish colors, white cannot be left out. Color is the basis for the decoration of many nails, both traditional and fun and current. With the white color we can also create ornaments, such as lace nail art, which makes the nail charming and delicate. To learn this and other techniques using white nail polish, check out the photos and tutorials:

White offers many decorating possibilities, from classics with lace ornaments, to trends such as baby boomer nail art (nude gradient with white) and the marble effect. bet!

black decorated nails

Nails decorated with black are modern and charming. The color allows you to create different decorated nails, which match many styles. See photos and tutorials that will inspire you to decorate your nails with this color:

From the simple ones, with a matte effect, to the ones most adorned with stones and designs, black enamel allows you to create the most diverse nail arts, as the color is easy to match. How about choosing one of the techniques with black to decorate your nails?

Gel decorated nails

Decorated nails step by step

The decorated nails give a special touch to the look, do you agree? If you like the technique and want to learn how to do it, you need to know this “playlist” of tutorials carefully selected for you to play with the technique.

golden thread

In the video above, you can see 7 tricks to apply the golden thread to your nails so that it doesn’t come loose. These are simple tips – such as cutting to the ideal size and finishing with an angled toothpick – but that will guarantee a successful nail art. See the step by step tutorial!

nails for beginners

Are you a beginner in the art of decorated nails? No problems! There are simple and beautiful ideas that can be executed without difficulty even by those who still don’t have much practice. See three of them in the video and choose your favorite to test!

Easy and fast geometry

For fans of geometric nails, this step by step brings a very easy nail art to do. After applying light pink base and nail polish on your nails, you just need to trace diagonally with black nail polish and finish with extra shine. Super easy!

Nails with easy designs

Here, you can check 10 different and simple nail arts to please all tastes. There are cute and colorful options, as well as ideas for those who like more discreet decorated nails. Follow step by step!

glitter ombré

Learn how to decorate your nails with a super-glamorous ombré. For the base, you will need white glitter nail polish. Then, the tip is to use a sponge to apply the other glitters from the tip to the middle of the nail. In the video, the chosen tones were silver, pink and holographic iridescent.

French step by step

You know that classic francesinha, with a lace base and white enamel finish? It’s this versatile nail art that you learn how to do in the video above. Check out 10 simple and foolproof tricks to get the perfect line!

different francesinhas

Do you like to innovate in decorated nails? Then this video is for you. Here, the youtuber shows the step by step of 5 different francesinhas. See options with a thicker line, in different formats and colors, in addition to a model with golden thread application.

Alternative methods for francesinha

In this video, several alternative techniques are taught to make francesinha on nails. Using your thumb, your own stencil, electrical tape… Each method guarantees a different result, but all make the process a lot easier. Choose your favorite!

French “geometric”

How about combining two successful ideas in one nail art? This is the purpose of this step-by-step guide, which teaches how to make a triangular geometric francesinha. In addition, the nails also have a double stroke, which you can draw with the help of a ribbon.

Detail with flower

Nails decorated with flowers are so cute, aren’t they? If you like nail arts with this theme, check out the step by step of a black enamel that is finished with a blue flower and gemstone details. The process is not that simple, but the result is worth it.

Nail with cherry blossom

Another nail decorated with a floral theme. This time, the design chosen was the cherry blossom, which guarantees a very cute nail art. Using a clear nail polish for the background, like the gray applied in the video, the nails are super delicate.

nail with lace

This decoration is for those who love a more elaborate nail art, with several elements. Here, two shades of pink are used in the enamel. To finish, some nails are enhanced with francesinha, flowers and lace print. The result is a charm!

Flowers for beginners

Do you like nails decorated with flowers, but are you afraid of making mistakes when tracing the design? Follow the tips in this tutorial, which teaches you how to make an easy and very beautiful version of floral nail art, with several charming roses.

nail with jewelry

With this nail art full of gemstones, your nails will not go unnoticed. In the video, they receive a blue enamel and then different jewelry in black, silver and gold is applied. You can choose the shades you prefer so that the result is to your liking.

Embossed bow

In this video, you learn how to make an embossed bow for your nail art. As the material used is acrylic for porcelain nails, it is necessary to model very quickly, before it dries. The decor also features pink and black enamel, triangular francesinha, glitter and rhinestones. A knockout!

rhinestones on nails

These decorated nails are perfect for those who agree that rhinestones are never too much! The background is a nude enamel, which receives geometric details in silver enamel with a chrome finish. To finish, abuse the stones with holographic effect.

Geometric with polka dot

Have you ever thought about joining the classic polka dot with geometric designs when doing your nails? This decoration is beautiful and delicate in the right measure,…