Are you looking for stunning Mother’s Day nails to treat yourself to this year? You’ll love this list of gorgeous Mother’s Day nail designs that will make this year’s holiday extra special!
Mother’s Day Nail Designs
Mother’s Day is a special day of the year when we can look forward to homemade gifts and some extra love from our little ones. It’s also a great time to treat yourself to a little TLC and spend a day getting a massage or a mani-pedi.
If you need ideas for a chic nail design to get this Mother’s Day, then look no further. Whether you prefer simple and timeless or bold and trendy, I have sourced tons of gorgeous manicures to inspire you down below!
Stunning Mothers Day Nails To Try
Scroll on through these stunning manicures from my favorite nail artist influencers to help you choose a perfect Mother’s Day design.
Pink + White Gradient French Tips
Pink is the color of love, so it’s perfectly fitting to sport this color on a day like Mother’s Day. Timeless French tips pair well with a trendy gradient design, making this manicure the perfect blend of classic and modern.
Milky Nails + Glitter
Keep it simple and classy with these milky nails (a very popular nail trend in 2024) with chunky glitter at the cuticles. You’re a mama that shines so your nails deserve some sparkle too!
Matte Coffin Nails w/ Gold French Tips
Who doesn’t love an elegant and regal design like this? The matte nude nails make the gold French tips pop even more, so this is perfect if you want an elevated and eye-catching manicure this Mother’s Day.
Baby Blue Nails w/ Heart Detail
Are you a boy mom? Baby blue is always a gorgeous nail color and this nail design is perfect if you’re looking for something in honor of your little fellas. The combination of solid-colored nails and French tips is chic and playful, and I love the subtle heart detail.
Pastel Gradient Nails
Pastels always look stunning, and this gradient pastel nail design is perfect as a fun look for moms. This design is simple but still eye-catching, and you can rock this manicure on any nail shape or length for a minimal and chic look.
Love In Chrome
There’s nothing like a mother’s love. Let that love shine through your mani with this simple and stunning design. The nude pink nails create a simple and classic base with subtle chrome details; a pretty heart and the word “love”.
This would be my top choice for Mother’s Day!
Pink French Tips + Red Hearts
Pink French tips are a sweet take on this classic design, and the tiny heart accents are perfect for showing off all the love felt on Mother’s Day. If you want a bolder design, you can add more hearts or go for classic white French tips for a brighter look.
Pink & Green French Tips w/ Wave Accents
This manicure is perfect for younger moms who want a fun and youthful nail design. Pink and green are gorgeous together, and the wave accents are bold and trendy. You can rock this look with other shades if pink and green aren’t your top choice, and glitter or gold accents would elevate this nail design even more.
Mauve For Mama
I love this mix of dark and light mauve pink and floral details. The manicure is so feminine and pretty with a minimal overall design.
Classic French Mani
French tips are a timeless and classic design for a reason, so you can’t go wrong getting a gorgeous French manicure for Mother’s Day. I love the soft pink shade on these nails, although you can opt for a warm nude tone as well.
Pink Ombre Nails
Gorgeous pink shades are perfect for Mother’s Day, and an ombre nail design will always be a fashionable design. I love the blend from nude pink to fuchsia, although you can go from blush pink to red or white to pink for a similar look.
Soft Pink Almond Nails
Speaking of sporting pink nail polish on Mother’s Day, a classic mani with this soft pink is a simple yet stunning choice for Mothers Day nails. This gorgeous shade will add a bright pop of color to your looks, and you can rock this color on anything from round to stiletto nails.
Roses For Mom
This rose-filled Mother’s Day manicure is so sweet! I love the simple white “mom” text mixed with the pops of color from the rosettes.
Pink Almond Nails w/ White + Gold Accents
Glossy pastel pink looks stunning with crisp white and gold accents. I adore the tiny heart details here, and the wavy accent lines make this manicure look so alluring.
If you want a sweet and simple design with eye-catching details, this is the nail design for you!
White French Tips + Flowers
Beautiful bouquets are a popular gift given on Mother’s Day, so a nail design with floral details is so fitting. Pink and white are a timeless color combo and make this manicure look refined and chic, while the flower nail art is a playful touch.
Minimal Baby Blue
If you are celebrating your first Mother’s Day with a baby boy, this manicure is for you! I love the simple baby blue details and subtle white flowers. It’s feminine and perfect for a new boy mama.
White + Black Waves
Line details and waves are one of our favorite ways to accent a manicure, and the combo of thick white waves and dainty black lines is so stunning. If you’re looking for a manicure that has neutral tones but still has an attention-grabbing design, this look is meant for you!
Baby Pink & Florals
For the new mom with a baby girl, these nails are just perfect! I love the baby pink color and the offset floral details. And the gold dust adds a touch of elegance to these sweet Mother’s Day nails.
Short Nails w/ Floral Nail Art
Even though short nails are popular to prevent chipping, it doesn’t mean that your nails can’t still be bold and eye-catching. Short nails can still look gorgeous when you add stunning floral nail decals.
Soft pink is the perfect base color for this design, and the intricate floral art is so breathtaking.
Black & White French Tips w/ Line Details
I am in love with the eye-popping contrast of the black and white nail polish here. French tips and line details are perfect for a minimal manicure, but the contrasting colors add a bold and modern feel to this nail design. This look is definitely for the mom who prefers classic designs with a little flair.
Glittering “MAMA” Nails
If you want to show off your pride in being a mother, add ” MAMA ” to your Mother’s Day manicure. You can start with a shimmering base like the one here, or use your favorite shade as a base color. Either way, these adorable nails couldn’t be more perfect as Mothers Day nails!
Stiletto Nails w/ Pearl Accents
Nude nails with pearl accents are chic and elegant, a perfect manicure to treat yourself to this year. If you don’t like having stiletto nails, don’t worry! This gorgeous design would look fantastic on long or short nails and any nail shape.
MAMA & Florals
Looking for another idea with the word “mama”? These nails are pretty and simple with a pop of white and black text. The simple floral details and touches of gold make this mani sparkle!
Matte Nude Nails w/ White Flowers + Gold Accents
Long matte nails always have such a refined look, and the gold flake accents add to that aesthetic even more. The white floral nail art is fun and youthful, giving these nails the perfect balance of polished yet playful.
Pink Nails w/ Floral Accents
The shades of pink here are gorgeous colors to use in Mothers Day nails, and the simple floral accents definitely fit the mom vibes. I love the combo of matte and glossy finishes, and they elevate this manicure even more.
Light Pink Nails w/ Metallic Pink Flakes
Soft pink nails with vibrant magenta accents are bold and gorgeous. The metallic flakes definitely add a trendy and youthful vibe, making this another look that’s perfect for a young mom.
Pink & Purple Waves
I love this cute nail design for Mother’s Day. It’s modern and fresh but still has a feminine appeal. You can easily swap the purple and pink for other colors that feel more you if pink and purple aren’t your top choice!
Glitter Coffin Nails
Glitter is an easy way to add a fun and chic touch to any manicure. If you want a simple look that still shows off your fun-loving side, iridescent glitter on coffin nails is definitely the way to go. Or you can rock this design on square, almond, or round nails if you prefer.
Nude Almond Nails w/ Gold Accents
Last but definitely not least on our list of Mother’s Day nail designs is this stunning and simple manicure. The gold accents add a luxury vibe to this manicure, and they’re gorgeous enough to completely transform these simple nude nails into a breathtaking nail design.
If you want a more colorful look, try using soft pink or pastel purple as the base color before adding the gold details.
Glitter French Tips w/ Flowers
Give yourself some glitter on Mother’s Day with these pretty glitter frenchies. The floral details add another feminine touch and you can easily swap out the pink color to one of your choice.
Mother’s Day is a fantastic time to enjoy the love from your family and shower yourself with some extra care and attention! Treating yourself to a manicure is a perfect way to spend this day, so go for a bright and vibrant design, or choose something simple and classic.
Don’t miss this article with Baby Blue Nails or these Mauve Nails for even more inspiration!
