As the school year wraps up and you're decorating your graduation cap [1], don't forget to adorn your nails with some art as well. Whether you'd prefer a neutral, single-colour manicure to pull together your look as you walk across the stage or an attention-grabbing neon orange [2] nail art, we've got some inspiration for you. We've rounded up some of the biggest nail trends [3] for you to try in your final days as a student. Check them all out ahead.
Pastel Nails
Pick one pale hue or five different ones for a fun and colorful manicure on your big day.
Pastel French Manicure
Apply the pale colour just to the tips for an updated french manicure.
Light Yellow Manicure
Try one solid pale hue to celebrate Spring.
Ombré Pastel Manicure
Create an ombré manicure with five different polishes of the same colour.
Pastel Manicure With Nail Art
You can add some nail art to a single nail or all 10.
Neon Manicures
For a perfect Summer manicure, try adding neon colours to your tips.
Neon Jelly Nails
Neon jelly nails are on trend and make a statement.
Neon Yellow
For a look that's sure to turn heads, paint your entire nail a neon shade.
Neon Nail Art
Pick a few neon shades to create a base for fun nail art.
Neon Nail Art Accents
You don't have to choose just one shade for your manicure. Try picking a few like this one and sticking to the colour palette for your art.
Neutral Nails
Liner art paired with a nude colour is a sophisticated way to try out nail art.
Stiletto Nude Nails
Experiment with the shape of your nails to create a bold statement with a nude shade.
Minimal Nail Art
Adding a dot to each nail creates a simple and classy nail art look.
Half Manicure
Try swiping your polish on just half the nail for a graphic manicure.
Negative Half Moon French Manicure
Paint everything but your half moon for an interesting look that will match anything you wear.
Floral Manicure
Adding some petals to your nails is a pretty addition to any manicure.
Floral French Manicure
Add some flowers to just the ends of your nails for a french manicure effect.
All-Over Flowers
You'll smile every time you glance down at your floral-speckled nails.
Ombré Flowers
A pretty ombré base looks even more stunning with flowers drawn on top of it.
Sunflower Manicure
Add some buds to a few nails as well as some gold accents that will make you feel almost as happy as getting your diploma.
Smiley Negative-Space Manicure
These smiley faces are sure to make you happy to graduate.
Polka-Dot Negative-Space Manicure
Grab a toothpick and dot some multicolored polishes on your nails for a quick and fun manicure.
Negative-Space French Moon Manicure
Apply polish to only your half moon (at the base of your nail) and your tips for a supermodern and fun look.
Star Negative-Space Manicure
How cute is this celestial-inspired look? Paint the stars and moon yourself, or apply them with decals.
Neon Negative-Space Manicure
This graphic manicure incorporates two trends in one: neon shades and negative space.
School Spirit Manicure
Incorporate your school's colours into your final manicure as a student.
2019 Graduation Manicure
You can add the year and even your mascot to your spirited graduation manicure.
Diploma Nails
Add your school colours, a graduation cap, and a diploma to your nails to show how proud you are of your hard work.
Graduation Year Manicure
Prominently display your graduation class year to show off your accomplishment.
School Colours Manicure
Add your school's colours, the year, and your school's name for a manicure you'll remember.