Popsugar Beauty Nails Graduation Nails 30 Graduation Nail Ideas to Celebrate the End of School 9 May 2019 by Sarah Siegel View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nails by Stephanie Skinner (@nailsbystephskinner) on Apr 23, 2019 at 4:29pm PDT As the school year wraps up and you're decorating your graduation cap, 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 nail art, we've got some inspiration for you. We've rounded up some of the biggest nail trends for you to try in your final days as a student. Check them all out ahead. Pastel Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🦋 #livingjust (@jusharrison) on Apr 7, 2019 at 6:43pm PDT Pick one pale hue or five different ones for a fun and colorful manicure on your big day. 1 / 30 Pastel French Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by BhamBNails (@bhambnails) on Sep 9, 2018 at 2:00pm PDT Apply the pale colour just to the tips for an updated french manicure. 2 / 30 Light Yellow Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝓛𝓖 𝓝𝓪𝓲𝓵𝓼 𝓛𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓸𝓷 (@lg_nailslondon) on May 9, 2019 at 12:06am PDT Try one solid pale hue to celebrate Spring. 3 / 30 Ombré Pastel Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Campbell Hunt Puckett (@campbellhuntpuckett) on May 7, 2019 at 6:09pm PDT Create an ombré manicure with five different polishes of the same colour. 4 / 30 Pastel Manicure With Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eliza Korol (@nail_look_eliza) on Apr 28, 2019 at 10:58pm PDT You can add some nail art to a single nail or all 10. 5 / 30 Neon Manicures View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Jan 11, 2019 at 12:35pm PST For a perfect Summer manicure, try adding neon colours to your tips. 6 / 30 Neon Jelly Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on May 5, 2019 at 4:20pm PDT Neon jelly nails are on trend and make a statement. 7 / 30 Neon Yellow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luxe XXV Boutique (@luxexxv) on May 9, 2019 at 10:33am PDT For a look that's sure to turn heads, paint your entire nail a neon shade. 8 / 30 Neon Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Apr 2, 2019 at 3:56pm PDT Pick a few neon shades to create a base for fun nail art. 9 / 30 Neon Nail Art Accents View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nails by Stephanie Skinner (@nailsbystephskinner) on Apr 23, 2019 at 4:29pm PDT 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. 10 / 30 Neutral Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Lee (@heymichellelee) on Mar 23, 2019 at 1:46pm PDT Liner art paired with a nude colour is a sophisticated way to try out nail art. 11 / 30 Stiletto Nude Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacie 🧜♀️ (@jacwo2) on Mar 23, 2018 at 3:53pm PDT Experiment with the shape of your nails to create a bold statement with a nude shade. 12 / 30 Minimal Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by chitchatnails (@chitchatnails) on May 9, 2019 at 4:53am PDT Adding a dot to each nail creates a simple and classy nail art look. 13 / 30 Half Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Apr 22, 2019 at 1:14pm PDT Try swiping your polish on just half the nail for a graphic manicure. 14 / 30 Negative Half Moon French Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by BhamBNails (@bhambnails) on Aug 31, 2018 at 2:00pm PDT Paint everything but your half moon for an interesting look that will match anything you wear. 15 / 30 Floral Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danielle Kalinowski (@doonyournails) on May 8, 2019 at 7:11pm PDT Adding some petals to your nails is a pretty addition to any manicure. 16 / 30 Floral French Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imarninails (@imarninails) on Dec 28, 2018 at 8:54am PST Add some flowers to just the ends of your nails for a french manicure effect. 17 / 30 All-Over Flowers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Makeup is Life (@makeup_islyfee) on May 8, 2019 at 9:32am PDT You'll smile every time you glance down at your floral-speckled nails. 18 / 30 Ombré Flowers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelsey Mae NailTech (@pretty_in_polish92) on May 7, 2019 at 10:21am PDT A pretty ombré base looks even more stunning with flowers drawn on top of it. 19 / 30 Sunflower Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica (@jes_nailz) on Feb 21, 2019 at 4:15am PST 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. 20 / 30 Smiley Negative-Space Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by NAILS by MEI (@nailsbymei) on Mar 24, 2018 at 2:29pm PDT These smiley faces are sure to make you happy to graduate. 21 / 30 Polka-Dot Negative-Space Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Betina R. Goldstein (@betina_goldstein) on Nov 14, 2018 at 5:23am PST Grab a toothpick and dot some multicolored polishes on your nails for a quick and fun manicure. 22 / 30 Negative-Space French Moon Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by ❤ Hang Nguyen ❤ (@thehangedit) on Jun 19, 2017 at 5:45pm PDT Apply polish to only your half moon (at the base of your nail) and your tips for a supermodern and fun look. 23 / 30 Star Negative-Space Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by nail'd it by alyssa (@nailditbyalyssa) on Nov 1, 2018 at 5:59am PDT How cute is this celestial-inspired look? Paint the stars and moon yourself, or apply them with decals. 24 / 30 Neon Negative-Space Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Mitchell. (@brookienicolee) on Jan 31, 2019 at 5:22pm PST This graphic manicure incorporates two trends in one: neon shades and negative space. 25 / 30 School Spirit Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by @sunnieysideup.nails on Apr 27, 2019 at 9:59am PDT Incorporate your school's colours into your final manicure as a student. 26 / 30 2019 Graduation Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah (@the_final_nail) on May 5, 2019 at 7:11am PDT You can add the year and even your mascot to your spirited graduation manicure. 27 / 30 Diploma Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaime Shaw (@jaimenailsit) on May 9, 2019 at 5:27am PDT Add your school colours, a graduation cap, and a diploma to your nails to show how proud you are of your hard work. 28 / 30 Graduation Year Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝕹𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖘 𝕭𝖞 𝕸𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖘 (@nailsbymales) on May 3, 2019 at 10:58pm PDT Prominently display your graduation class year to show off your accomplishment. 29 / 30 School Colours Manicure View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bianca Perez (@prestigenails_bykaren) on May 4, 2019 at 12:24am PDT Add your school's colours, the year, and your school's name for a manicure you'll remember. 30 / 30 NailsGraduationBeauty TrendsManicureSpring BeautyNail ArtNail Polish