Non-Boring Gel Manicures That Are Pretty Enough For Your Social Lives (2024)

Can't pick a polish color? No prob. Have your technician recreate this insanely pretty gel manicure design, which features the coolest combination of blue, red, green, black, and more. You get a little bit of everything with this one.

There's nothing not to love abut this cute and subtle gel nail design. IMO, white nail art is the perfect way to spice up a classic green mani.

The perfect gel design for square-shaped nails, this butterfly mani is an excellent option for spring. I love how soft and subtle the pink base looks against the butterflies—too damn pretty.

Who says you gotta go with just one gel nail design? Nobody, that's who. Show this pic to your manicurist and ask her to freestyle a different design on each of your nails. Clashing is super encouraged here!

Yuuuup, the French mani is alive and well, folks. Rather than classic white tips, go for something cute and colorful—this pink-and-blue gel design is a no-brainer.

There's nothing not to love about this sick terrazzo gel design, but I'm especially obsessed with the color palette (look at those little strokes of green!). Have your nail artist use matte polish to recreate the look.

Pssst: This gel nail design is actually a sticker, which means you can totally DIY it. Just clean your nails with polish remover, press the stickers on each nail, and file off the excess—it's legit that easy.

As my dad likes to remind me on a monthly basis, "Camo is so in right now." And since I'm still not totally sold on the trend, I'm down for easing in with this cute gel nail design instead. The soft pastel hues are actually so neutral.

TBH there's nothing I love more than a good negative-space mani. The bright ribbons of pink against natural nails is kinda the perfect gel manicure for spring.

I've said it once and I'll say it again: Cow print is a thing RN, and it's time you get your manicure on board. The itty-bitty flecks of gold really take this gel nail design to the next level.

Level up your Picasso-inspired mani with this ombré gel nail design. You can't go wrong with pink, but don't hold back from trying it with a fresh color palette (maybe blue?).

Turn your nails into a literal piece of art with this insane gel design. Add a few alternating designs into the mix to really raise the bar.

I'm usually not a fan of yellow and blue nail polish (especially together), but this gel nail design kiiiinda has me ready to branch out. The yellow spots and blue strokes really complement each other, right?

Just because you want a gel nail design doesn't mean you need to go overboard. Keep things super simple and minimalist with a clean design like this one.

Listen: You've got two hands, so you might as well play around with your gel nail designs. I love the idea of wearing two totally different looks on each hand (see: colorful marble and stars).

I'm of the belief that glitter nails should be a year-round thing (why would we just reserve 'em for the holidays?). This gel nail design is pretty enough to carry into spring and summer.

Too broke for nail art? Fake it with a couple of strategically placed nail stickers and a DIY gel french mani. Trust: It'll look just as legit as the real deal.

Nope, you aren't tripping—this gel nail design is actually that cool. I love how each swirl is a little bit different. 10/10 detailing.

Looking for something a bit more subtle? You'll love this floral nail design with soft and creamy polishes. It doesn't get more perfect for spring than this.

This gel nail design is way easier to DIY than it looks. Every spot is a different size, so you don't need to paint 'em on meticulously—just have fun with it.