This Dreamy Floral Nail Art Is Blowing Up In NYC This Summer
For a long time, if you went to your local nail salon and asked for a flower design, you'd be walking out with a circle of five teensy toothpick dots on your ring finger. It was cute and simple, but not exactly elevated. But this summer, there's a change in the air — and watercolor floral, the nail-art trend taking over NYC, is the prettiest, most ornate take on flowers on fingernails we've ever seen.
Whatever your aesthetic or color preference — minimalist pink petals or a blend of bright blossoms — find a look to inspire an elegant floral manicure for summer, ahead.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0pVBwOgy_2tpBqaFbPBXw97h57oaSJe6GqR8l-kt47u8wC2AF5sZTMwnWvZXZ5uEczd9aaJy_9of1cyJ0MTHbUaJwPbagaVlzQrHW3ZOSWmf4aOHgGv1uYsJT4NJaKgJeUudBodSg5ML/s1600/64993518_1207554559447391_1696722078422279979_n.jpg)
This design was drawn freehand, based on photo inspiration provided by the client," says Niki of this ornate floral design over a bare nail. "I used a fine-line art brush to create the small details.”
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiQA6QgOqTwziU4IpO0dJ9VYUCWpd1qkqEmCrOikgtnRZhpwDug4LJNkTJ8EkKeJKkvUb5m0bYnYOQb7QR_seuV4mQe24QQGSExGkrHwGMTceXL62PBldSERnLdZc_mFpFlL6RocN5mpO/s1600/64438240_117709179485204_1096242628595131393_n.jpg)
Celebrity nail artist Julie K originally tipped us off to the trend with this look: a shiny, almond-shaped nail with soft-blended watercolor florals painted over top.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtXCywsvBE4-3A-SRhi6_ikvSrA1ZqXsA3016HIyO5sxi6zGb0o6SaIoTS07Ocw0_hOgpTvIissRsOXdUZGFnzwQrmgh56u73-D-VICjx1zjC8CYQQ1V2XOcJDni0rHzYQFqi80sp3vcK/s1600/61300180_392815831441606_7209925807515474864_n.jpg)
NYC's trendy Bisou salon provides an example of how to make a hand-painted watercolor floral mani look minimalist and dainty, with the bouquet on an accent nail only.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFnJm8niZpmWcanm9Yt7yLfwxQScbtHKkjdOqh9d4l45g99bipzKXvGFm1jN5zOGACK0gijO5YOTgsJ3ML-slQHPmhI8gFz9pj1gdviOSdSOyWANCyOl3ONv6urbIF9PtqPka1drFV4rp/s1600/62485080_845676259143018_3848213210373163593_n.jpg)
If you like the look of a uniform floral print, almost like a wallpaper, you can get the look with a floral nail wrap.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfeK65cFximm9c35pc1n8eFTfcZ0DUTPb_YBHBZMCXAB1QjwIR5O-dJp6_RLfFe6bGyXpHSU15neaOqatAkLBV8ZUqEqd9w_aB87q2jes7lTUZTKOecLqR-FPBPzPBorqpKi_xrLMTLdD/s1600/65085448_431989577384041_3477587936011686404_n.jpg)
These bright petals look extra fresh over a translucent, jelly-like base.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__BEX-YMODzTCy9Lt6HLCVZ7yO0AZxLA93ylr94L2xA53PhXnn6kCEwFBcNwrgZzCOJbIiVKuJ8qub29ZCec8rHy18xIN2bIJO8Wee5Eoc8ZcHQZSyhol7H3QSvXShPudlR0yOmqEK-ZW/s1600/62583980_123045092260598_4022590910696710435_n.jpg)
Despite the intricate design, watercolor florals aren't reserved for long fingernails. Here, you can see how expertly-laid floral wraps look adorable on short, clean nails, too.
Whatever your aesthetic or color preference — minimalist pink petals or a blend of bright blossoms — find a look to inspire an elegant floral manicure for summer, ahead.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0pVBwOgy_2tpBqaFbPBXw97h57oaSJe6GqR8l-kt47u8wC2AF5sZTMwnWvZXZ5uEczd9aaJy_9of1cyJ0MTHbUaJwPbagaVlzQrHW3ZOSWmf4aOHgGv1uYsJT4NJaKgJeUudBodSg5ML/s1600/64993518_1207554559447391_1696722078422279979_n.jpg)
This design was drawn freehand, based on photo inspiration provided by the client," says Niki of this ornate floral design over a bare nail. "I used a fine-line art brush to create the small details.”
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiQA6QgOqTwziU4IpO0dJ9VYUCWpd1qkqEmCrOikgtnRZhpwDug4LJNkTJ8EkKeJKkvUb5m0bYnYOQb7QR_seuV4mQe24QQGSExGkrHwGMTceXL62PBldSERnLdZc_mFpFlL6RocN5mpO/s1600/64438240_117709179485204_1096242628595131393_n.jpg)
Celebrity nail artist Julie K originally tipped us off to the trend with this look: a shiny, almond-shaped nail with soft-blended watercolor florals painted over top.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtXCywsvBE4-3A-SRhi6_ikvSrA1ZqXsA3016HIyO5sxi6zGb0o6SaIoTS07Ocw0_hOgpTvIissRsOXdUZGFnzwQrmgh56u73-D-VICjx1zjC8CYQQ1V2XOcJDni0rHzYQFqi80sp3vcK/s1600/61300180_392815831441606_7209925807515474864_n.jpg)
NYC's trendy Bisou salon provides an example of how to make a hand-painted watercolor floral mani look minimalist and dainty, with the bouquet on an accent nail only.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFnJm8niZpmWcanm9Yt7yLfwxQScbtHKkjdOqh9d4l45g99bipzKXvGFm1jN5zOGACK0gijO5YOTgsJ3ML-slQHPmhI8gFz9pj1gdviOSdSOyWANCyOl3ONv6urbIF9PtqPka1drFV4rp/s1600/62485080_845676259143018_3848213210373163593_n.jpg)
If you like the look of a uniform floral print, almost like a wallpaper, you can get the look with a floral nail wrap.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfeK65cFximm9c35pc1n8eFTfcZ0DUTPb_YBHBZMCXAB1QjwIR5O-dJp6_RLfFe6bGyXpHSU15neaOqatAkLBV8ZUqEqd9w_aB87q2jes7lTUZTKOecLqR-FPBPzPBorqpKi_xrLMTLdD/s1600/65085448_431989577384041_3477587936011686404_n.jpg)
These bright petals look extra fresh over a translucent, jelly-like base.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__BEX-YMODzTCy9Lt6HLCVZ7yO0AZxLA93ylr94L2xA53PhXnn6kCEwFBcNwrgZzCOJbIiVKuJ8qub29ZCec8rHy18xIN2bIJO8Wee5Eoc8ZcHQZSyhol7H3QSvXShPudlR0yOmqEK-ZW/s1600/62583980_123045092260598_4022590910696710435_n.jpg)
Despite the intricate design, watercolor florals aren't reserved for long fingernails. Here, you can see how expertly-laid floral wraps look adorable on short, clean nails, too.
Tell me in the comments below if you like this nail art trend!
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