15 Cherry Blossom-Inspired Nail Ideas to Kickstart Peak Floral Season (2025)

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Peak bloom for cherry blossoms only lasts for two weeks during March and April. But since most of us can’t enjoy them IRL, what are we to do? We have a rather fun solution—get them painted on your nails! If you love all things florals and pink, cherry blossoms are the ultimate flower to spark inspiration. From the signature pastel shade to the gorgeous petal details, no matter how literal or abstract you get with your cherry blossom mani, it is sure to draw attention. Below, find 15 cherry blossom nail ideas to ring in the spring season.

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Mauve Pink

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If you're down to sport a few blooms but want to keep your mani a bit more understated, we suggest taking note of this mix-and-match set. On two nails swipe on a few coats of a mauvy pink. On the remaining fingers, use the same shade to draw on little cherry blossoms to create a micro-floral print.

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Floral Vines

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These floral forest nails were made for the gal reading a fae series—and we'll die on that hill! To get this intricate look, ask your manicurist to draw on green vines with yellow and pink flowers popping out of them. While certainly not a traditional cherry blossom design, they're unique, uncomplicated, and oh-so-elegant.

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Pink and Silver Blossoms

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Consider this proof that tiny details can make a big impact. We love the juxtaposition between the graphic red and silver lines and the dainty cherry blossoms. Add extra dimension to your flowers by using pastel pink as the base and dark pink in the center.

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Shimmery Petals

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Want to amp up your floral mani? Add sparkles. Start with a light pink shimmery base and top off the design with hand-painted petals in a deeper shade. The light will bounce off of each nail and showcase the glittery finish.

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Cherry Blossom Pink Aura

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When we saw these pink aura nails, we immediately thought of a cherry blossom. If you love the flower but aren't in the mood for nail art, go for this trendy mani, which highlights the signature floral hue. Start with a light pink base coat, then use a sponge with a darker hue to dab on the center of each nail.

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Pink Daisies

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If you want to DIY a cherry blossom manicure but aren't as skilled at drawing the intricate flower, simply use the same color palette in an easier design. Here, the pink daisies pop against the baby blue base. The result still gives off the cheery spring vibes with little skill required.

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Flower Power

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Hot pink is the accent color of choice this spring and summer. Alternate between a glossy magenta polish and cherry blossom flowers in a matching hue to create the ultimate flower power set.

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Pinky Ombré

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Take inspo from these French ombré nails with colors reminiscent of cherry blossoms. To recreate the look for yourself, you'll need a light and hot pink polish and a sponge. Dab on the colors, blending them in the center for the gradient effect.

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Floral French Tips

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Floral French tips are the ultimate manicure combo. Although it may look complicated, this look is super easy to achieve. All you need to do is start with classic white French tips. Then place a cherry blossom nail sticker at the top of each nail to create your pink accent.

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Petal Hues

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This Skittle manicure is another option for those who don't want art on their nails but love the hues of cherry blossoms. Grab five different shades of pink and paint them on your nails to get the same finish.

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Minimalist Florals

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We adore a minimalist mani with subtle nail art, and this set with fresh cherry blossoms is doing just that. Start with a neutral base coat, then, hand paint on cherry blossoms using pink, white, and gold polishes. While up close each nail may look complicated, the subdued palette keeps everything neutral.

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Happy Nails

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Want a floral mani that will put a smile on your face? Look no further than this set! Paint on your favorite pink hue on the top half of your nails, using a sponge to diffuse the bottom. Then, draw some flowers on top and you're all done.

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Pretty In Pink

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The perfect cherry blossom pink serves as a statement all by itself. Prep your nails with two coats of solid polish and seal the color with a high-shine top coat. We especially love the way it looks on this short almond mani.

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You're So Golden

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Want to elevate your floral designs even further? Lay them on top of gold foil. The metallic base will elevate the petal pink nail art, as seen on this short square mani above.

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Rhinestone Flowers

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From the subtle chrome base to the pink rhinestone accents, this baby floral manicure is perfectly understated. Simply prep each nail with your favorite shiny nude base, paint on white flower petals, and pick your center color of choice.