This Cute Nail-Art Trend Is A Total '90s Throwback
Like palm trees, ladybugs, and itty-bitty flowers, butterflies have long been a staple on the nail-art menu of most salons. The last time you wore the half-heart wings on your fingernails was probably around the same time you had the hair clips to match — circa the mid-'90s — but if there was ever a time to bring the old-school butterfly back into your nail-art rotation, it's right now.
Like the comeback of the classic French tip, butterfly nail art has seen a huge trend resurgence as of late. It sounds odd, but all of this summer's biggest nail trends are '90s throwbacks: deep white French, rainbows, and now butterflies. Ahead, we've broken down the chicest butterfly manicures new to Instagram.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mjusfZImEnb10xmr29ZyKRVyMvhSuHAvUGFT85ORfmrgD5PpDjdaa-pZiX2TE8yA99jLkHmZwYxGpGb5VcjjJJRnfjmay1lWAGdq9a7ZayiqGG8XZATHn1jyhF5B5OIgH-AhQQ_4hHTu/s1600/66523362_354760378547863_7143201537734918697_n.jpg)
We've seen the butterfly design in a bunch of different styles. Most looks have the wings floating asymmetrically across the fingers.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxTbhZmmt507DBmzwQlM-zhitlnv-P72siJcikIA-5Qnl1qUZvxBgMPxWsJfVR4EGfEKEb0lNN3sPvYpGTYCF6r4V3uGTWIcsgdLwraZvMTrxdENbDFo5ggOuGHOSM00m1zIHd-W9Zu6q/s1600/65215753_142755836792149_6051995733370209600_n.jpg)
Brightly-coloured butterflies painted with blue or orange polish give a feminine touch to any manicure.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc3qDdd8zNfdjJdNW3VFFIYBQTFczD5l2ppBHVQAmUEzuy2zKs0Fc_2yzhtEfFFLnEMd7CFH4nSWzX9EFVyn2aoh3CLtejNX9NnEgQpAjMe6srk81nWJx8o6e2OTNXJioOR0FNuO_mIJ_/s1600/65075270_815763405477683_488947756323251757_n.jpg)
If you look closely, you can see that nail artist Hang Nguyen remixed her butterfly design by combining it with a leopard-spotted tip.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnwhlAswzlK6lXwzqdRUwbJ_X2csu22ne5BospWWOvrncaeaAnGFc4EFe1fGbDD_QCq4_LS4lirTt88Eh31gOa7p4lj2aEmn3gMGhrlJH7Kzj_gvLZdHSE_rA-0EBLIFyI_PsSCgS4o9b/s1600/65485587_434253690761062_3792028116103445033_n.jpg)
Another on-trend combo: white pearl nails with a butterfly accent.
We're also partial to this almond-shaped mani with an electric-blue base and dainty gold foils in the mix.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivkiQ7SmX3asBC_2wL2dV-awO7jkrXGr_MycPBKkFT06VomuHrN6_pJ3CiOlfK7Sac6OCcg9WWtumkWxhD9xWbguare9MeeEZgI7mGyRzW8CFJi86uXQ_f5Ag2zDzfPEWIDdeg4lvU0Ja/s1600/65313139_491933898017537_7455093280582392816_n.jpg)
Tiny laser-cut butterflies — like these ones on Amazon — add some pizazz when sprinkled over a fresh white mani.
Like the comeback of the classic French tip, butterfly nail art has seen a huge trend resurgence as of late. It sounds odd, but all of this summer's biggest nail trends are '90s throwbacks: deep white French, rainbows, and now butterflies. Ahead, we've broken down the chicest butterfly manicures new to Instagram.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mjusfZImEnb10xmr29ZyKRVyMvhSuHAvUGFT85ORfmrgD5PpDjdaa-pZiX2TE8yA99jLkHmZwYxGpGb5VcjjJJRnfjmay1lWAGdq9a7ZayiqGG8XZATHn1jyhF5B5OIgH-AhQQ_4hHTu/s1600/66523362_354760378547863_7143201537734918697_n.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxTbhZmmt507DBmzwQlM-zhitlnv-P72siJcikIA-5Qnl1qUZvxBgMPxWsJfVR4EGfEKEb0lNN3sPvYpGTYCF6r4V3uGTWIcsgdLwraZvMTrxdENbDFo5ggOuGHOSM00m1zIHd-W9Zu6q/s1600/65215753_142755836792149_6051995733370209600_n.jpg)
Brightly-coloured butterflies painted with blue or orange polish give a feminine touch to any manicure.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc3qDdd8zNfdjJdNW3VFFIYBQTFczD5l2ppBHVQAmUEzuy2zKs0Fc_2yzhtEfFFLnEMd7CFH4nSWzX9EFVyn2aoh3CLtejNX9NnEgQpAjMe6srk81nWJx8o6e2OTNXJioOR0FNuO_mIJ_/s1600/65075270_815763405477683_488947756323251757_n.jpg)
If you look closely, you can see that nail artist Hang Nguyen remixed her butterfly design by combining it with a leopard-spotted tip.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnwhlAswzlK6lXwzqdRUwbJ_X2csu22ne5BospWWOvrncaeaAnGFc4EFe1fGbDD_QCq4_LS4lirTt88Eh31gOa7p4lj2aEmn3gMGhrlJH7Kzj_gvLZdHSE_rA-0EBLIFyI_PsSCgS4o9b/s1600/65485587_434253690761062_3792028116103445033_n.jpg)
Another on-trend combo: white pearl nails with a butterfly accent.
We're also partial to this almond-shaped mani with an electric-blue base and dainty gold foils in the mix.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivkiQ7SmX3asBC_2wL2dV-awO7jkrXGr_MycPBKkFT06VomuHrN6_pJ3CiOlfK7Sac6OCcg9WWtumkWxhD9xWbguare9MeeEZgI7mGyRzW8CFJi86uXQ_f5Ag2zDzfPEWIDdeg4lvU0Ja/s1600/65313139_491933898017537_7455093280582392816_n.jpg)
Tiny laser-cut butterflies — like these ones on Amazon — add some pizazz when sprinkled over a fresh white mani.
Do you like these?
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Lots of Love!!!
XOXO
Tell me in the comments below!
Lots of Love!!!
XOXO
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