40 Flower Nail Art Ideas: Beginner's Guide to Gorgeous Designs

Flowers are the most basic and yet the most gorgeous flower nail art ideas that you will come across! Beginning right from the basics to something more complex and intricate, you can decide on the level of detailing you wish to achieve!

In this article, we thought about picking something more hassle-free and simpler for beginners, just in case this is your first time making flower nail art designs. With the step-wise instructions and tips, we are sure you will do a great job. But for that, we need to start first, shall we?

Start with the removal of the chipped polish

You can't begin to do the new designs while the chipped and old nail polish still lingers on the surface of the nails. Hence first you need to take the initiative of cleaning your nails. Even if it seems clear, you should still rub an acetone-dipped earbud around the nails and especially dip them about the edges to eliminate dust and debris.

Then trim and file the nails

It is always advisable to trim your nails before you begin with decoration. Sometimes the nail could have grown too long or if you are using fake acrylic nails then of course, you should trim it short so that it poses no problem in performing everyday chores! From oval to square, round and so many more, there are different shapes of nails that you can try out.

Now apply the base coat

After buffing the nails and successfully pushing back the cuticles, you can apply the base coat!

There are a few things we would like to recap and remind you here. For instance, do not be hasty during the process of pushing the cuticles. Often one ends up with tears and wounds. Plus, the curricular region is prone to fungal infection if not taken care of, properly.

Always soften the skin through moisturizers like cuticle oil. It will make your skin tender and ease this process of treating the cuticles.

Buffing also should not be done too rigorously as this can peel off the top layers of the nails. Be tactful and gentle here as well. However, many will suggest you completely skip the process of buffing! But remember that if you end up doing so then the nail polish or the base coat will not adhere to the nail surface and the longevity of your nail art will be compromised. For gel nail paint, as long as the nails are smooth, the gel will not adhere to the surface. Buffing creates a rough edge making anchorage easier.

Finally, after all these things, you can apply your base coat. Sometimes a single layer is enough but if you see that the edges are yet to be filled, two layers is alright. Allow the base coat to dry off completely before you begin.

It's time for the base color

Once the clear base coat is done which is applied to create a layer between the real nail bed and polish, you can go ahead with the base shade. The purpose of the application of a base coat is protection against harmful chemicals, staining, and better anchor capacity. You should choose a lighter shade for the base shade like nude or cream so that the flower stands out prominent against the background.

A maximum of two layers is enough! Give it time to dry off before you move on to the next step.

How to design the flower

You need a toothpick to design the flowers. With the blunt end of the toothpick, pick a shade, dip the toothpick, and then create a dot on the surface of the nail. This forms the center of the flower. Pick another shade and put dots in a circular direction around the central dot. Then drag the dot to create the pattern of petals. But if you are not confident, then you can leave them as dots only.

Allow the entire floral arrangement to dry off completely. You can also get creative and design leaves and entwined stems around the flower. This is totally based on your creativity and imagination. Also, how much time are you ready to invest in the designs? If you have glitter polish, you can use it for the background to add more and more detailing to the nails.

Once you are done, wait for the whole thing to dry off completely.

Finally, the top coat

At the end, you can seal the design with a top coat. Here too, you should allow the top coat to dry off or use a UV lamp to cure the nails. This will hasten the process. Now that you are done, your floral nails are ready to be flaunted around. All the best!