15 Mother's Day Nail Ideas to Show Your Love to Mom

Are you looking for some gorgeous Mother’s Day nail ideas? If so, you’ve come to the right post!

Mother’s Day is a special day of the year as it’s the best time when we give special gifts to the precious moms in our lives. It’s also a great time to treat yourself (for the moms out there) to a little TLC. And the best way to spend this special day is by getting a mani-pedi.

Whether you’re going with your mom to get your mother’s nails done or a mother yourself, this collection of Mother’s Day manicures will help you stand out! From colorful nail designs, a unique style, an opaque style, or even something at-home mani so you can do it yourself, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your style here!

So let’s get those well-trimmed nails some fun with these ideas that are sure to brighten your day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

15 Pretty Mother’s Day Nail Ideas

1. Red Kiss

Red is the color of love, so it’s perfectly fitting to use this color on a day like Mother’s Day. Simple French tips pair well with a trendy swirl and kiss print design, making this manicure the perfect blend of classic and modern. (Via @basecoatstories)

2. Chrome Floral

Instead of only giving beautiful bouquets on Mother’s Day, you can make a nail design with floral details on this special day.

Gold and pink nails are a timeless color combo and make this pink manicure look pretty and chic, while the flower nail art is a playful touch.

These nude pink short nails are perfect for both spring and Mother’s Day! It’s simple yet elegant! (Via @_byjessica_x)

3. Single Pink Flower

Sometimes the best designs are simple designs! This pale pink color is perfect for Mother’s day nails. The colorless nail polish combined with the subtle flower is perfect if you’re looking for something simple yet youthful. (Via @beautyhaven_byjodie)

4. Marble, Gold, and Pressed Petals

The pop of color of orange here is gorgeous to use in Mothers Day nails, the simple pressed floral accents definitely fit the mom vibes and the gold marble and flake accents add to that aesthetic and elevate this fresh manicure even more.

This combo nail art is fun and youthful, giving these nails the perfect balance of polished yet playful. (Via @zeeceebeauty)

5. Pink French Tip

Simple nail art is sometimes looked over, that’s why I wanted to share this pretty nail art style that is perfect for a special occasion!

For your special day, consider this pink French tip, nude base, and clear nail polish as a top coat with a red hot lip print on the corners of selected nails like the index finger or little finger.

It’s a simple and sweet look that doesn’t feel over the top, giving you the perfect combination of mature and playful. (Via @naileditbeauty)

6. Floral Set

Who says you can’t have some fun with your nails? The flower design is the perfect nail art idea for mothers day!

And this is for you if you’re looking for spring nail art with a lot more color. It features a combination of blue, lavender, red, white, and yellow that can easily be adapted to any color palette you choose. (Via @bycharlottenails)

7. Happy Mother’s Day

The best way to show off your pride in being a daughter is by making these beautiful nails. The combination of a white base, colourful swirls with the addition of I Love You in beautiful lettering, is one of the most creative nail art ideas for a Mother’s Day celebration.

Definitely will give a big smile and make your mother feel extra special on Mother’s Day. (Via @sirenails_)

8. Plain Nails

How beautiful is this stunning nude shade! The hint of pink beautiful manicure is a stunning neutral. This nearly colorless nail polish is the perfect option for those who crave subtle, simple look yet stylish designs instead of bright colors. This neutral is beautiful on its own or as a base color! (Via @beautyworksbyamy)

9. Flower French Tips

French manicure is a timeless and classic design for a reason, so you can’t go wrong getting gorgeous French tips on Mother’s Day. The flower designs with different shades of colors like green, orange, yellow, and red are gorgeous together.

You can rock this look with your favorite shades or gold accents would elevate this nail design even more. This fun twist nail art is adorable! (Via @chinaglazeofficial)

Related: 30 Pretty Short Acrylic Nails

10. Marge Simpson

For the moms out there who live trying to hold down their emotions and gonna spend mother’s day with their naughty kids, this is the nail you need to schedule to your fav nail salon ASAP.

The expressions of Marge with her mischievous kids — Bart and Lisa Simpson give off a unique way of how much more complex to be a mother than it actually is. What a fun nail art! (Via @nailsbys0urpatch_zuly)

11. Daisies

Glossy pastel pink looks are stunning with simple white and green nails. The cute daisies details here are stunning, and the white accent dots 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! (Via @beautyworksbyamy)

12. Love

This lovely design celebrates the relationship with a love shape nail, making it the perfect way to show your mother how much she means to you. The white base color combined with the love shape is a sweet take on this classic design and is perfect for showing off all the love felt on Mother’s Day.

If you’re looking for a manicure that has neutral tones but still has an attention-grabbing design, this look is meant for you! (Via @m.cosmicstudio)

13. Flower Power

I’m in love with the eye-popping contrast of the floral designs and French manicures. French tips and dots details are perfect for a minimal manicure, but the contrasting vibrant magenta accents add a bold and gorgeous feel to this nail design. These flower nails are next level and perfect for the summer season! (Via @beautyworksbyamy)

14. Kiss Prints

If you want to go crazy but still show off your fun-loving side, XOXO and kiss prints on coffin nails are definitely the way to go. The iridescent glitters add a luxury vibe to this manicure, and they’re gorgeous enough to completely transform these simple nude nails into a breathtaking nail design. (Via @dess.nailzz)

15. Blue Flowers

This blue manicure is a good idea to bring out the girly side of Mother’s Day. These acrylic nails with flowery designs are a nod to the mom, who loves the color blue, gardening, and French manicure. The matte nude nails give off a cozy and inviting feel while its solid color makes an eye-catching manicure.

Add this to your list of Mother’s Day nail ideas that your mom will love. (Via @nailsby_aprils)

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