3 Fresh & Fun Spring Nail Tutorials

Spring is here, and with it comes a burst of color, creativity and inspiration. These three adorable and cheerful spring designs by nail tech Billie Arnet (@bjnailedit) are perfect to brighten your day. From the playful charm of Spring Hello Kitty to the vibrant elegance of a purple and pink flower, these designs are perfect for celebrating the beauty of the season. Follow these step-by-step instructions to bring these creations to life!

Amethyst Bloom

Amethyst Bloom nail artCourtesy of BJ (@bjnailedit)

Step 1: Start with a nude base of your choosing 

Step 2: Map out a French tip. First draw two vertical lines down each side of the nail, and then one horizontal line across the nail about where you’d like your smile line. Next, you’ll draw a small vertical line down to the bottom of the nail from the horizontal line we just painted; this will need to be centered. Lastly, draw a V to connect the vertical lines on the sides to the bottom center of the nail.

Step 3: Round out the French smile line, fill in the French tip and cure your nail.

Step 4: Using a jelly purple, draw three vertical lines randomly on the French in varying thickness. Cure the nail.

Step 5: Using the same jelly polish, make three horizontal lines also of varying thickness. Cure the nail.

Step 6: Mix a small amount of opaque purple into the jelly polish, and using that color go over the spaces where your lines overlap. Cure the nail.

Step 7: Apply top coat and cure the nail. Embellish the nail with some flower charms for that extra spring touch! 

Lavender Bliss

Lavender Bliss Hello Kitty nail artCourtesy of BJ (@bjnailedit)

Step 1: Paint tip with a glittery pastel color. 

Step 2: Make a rough outline of Hello Kitty by creating an oval for the head and two rounded triangles for the ears. Below the head make a rounded rectangle and two cones for the hands.

Step 3: Fill in your outline with white, and cure.

Step 4: Using a light and darker purple, make a shirt and overalls and cure. Add a small yellow oval slightly below center in the head for nose. 

Step 5: Outline in black and add eyes. They will line up with inside of ears and the armpits. Add three whiskers on either side. 

Step 6: Using your dotting tool, make two flowers where her bow normally is. 

Step 7: Add a simple plaid design, using lines of varying thickness to spruce it up a bit. Top coat, and cure.

Pink Petal Paradise

Pink Petal ParadiseCourtesy of BJ (@bjnailedit)

Step 1: Start with a pink base color.

Step 2: Add a thin layer of blooming gel over the entire nail. Do not cure. 

Step 3: Using a light pink color and a dotting tool, make five dots in the shape of a flower allowed to bloom, and cure. 

Step 4: Add top coat, and embellish with rhinestones. Cure.

About the Artist:

Billie Arnet (BJ) is a 31-year-old nail artist in Columbia, Missouri. She has been doing nails for 3 years and is a V Beauty Pure brand ambassador. She loves character art and is working toward becoming a nail educator.Courtesy of BJ (@bjnailedit)

Billie Arnet (BJ) is a 31-year-old nail artist in Columbia, Missouri. She has been doing nails for 3 years and is a V Beauty Pure brand ambassador. She loves character art and is working toward becoming a nail educator.