Swirl nails or squiggle nail designs are a type of dotting technique that involves drawing spirals at different angles on your nails. The design consists of intricate, squiggly lines, often in bright colors . Swirl nails are one of the most popular nail designs . They're a great way to add some flair and style to your nails and are easy to do, and look great on all kinds of nails. Swirls are also a great way to try out new colors without going with a full-on manicure. You can incorporate different colors into your nail art while keeping the look cohesive and pretty! So they're worth trying out. Nails with swirls are perfect for anyone who wants to try something new but isn't quite sure what to do. They're also great for beginners or people who want a low-key look that's still fun and colorful . The swirl nail art design is a classic , ever-popular nail art that can be worn by anyone who loves a little bit of sparkle. You can also use them as an accent nail or as the main feature of your manicure. Swirl nails are great for any occasion, from work to play—you can wear them with anything! Swirl pattern nails' popularity is likely due to their versatility. They can be used to complement any color scheme or outfit (from bold reds and pinks to pastels). Swirl nails can be created using any color you want. The best colors for swirl nails are bright ones like reds, yellows, oranges, and pinks. However, it's important to consider what colors look good against different skin tones and eye colors. Need some inspiration for cute, colorful, and aesthetic swirl nail designs? We're here to help you find your favorite ones to use in your next manicure or pedicure.
Long Swirl Nails
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Save the Ocean Save the Planet Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3272
Swirls and French Tips Design | Swirl Nails - NB4517
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
Pastel Swirl Nails with Black Tips
Cdanails
Green Nails with Blue Ocean Waves Tips | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3278
Short Swirl Nails
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
French Nails with Ocean Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3266
Ocean Swirls and Striped Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3259
Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262
Japanese Wave Pattern on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3251
Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542
Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250
Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Ocean Pattern on Blue and Nude Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3249
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
White Swirl Nails
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Surfing Ombre Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB950
The Beauty of Ocean Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3275
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529
Japanese Wave Pattern on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3251
Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4535
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
White Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4519
Pink Swirl Nails
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
Chrome Nails with Pink and White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4527
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Pink and Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4537
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
Blue Swirl Nails
X-Long Nails with Ocean Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3254
Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Blue Ocean Wave Patterns on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3265
Elaborate Ocean Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3253
Glossy Color-Blocking Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3281
3D Ocean Waves in a Sunny Day Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3273
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Watercolor Swirl Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2244
Storm Ocean Waves Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3258
French Nails with Ocean Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3266
Seamless Ocean Waves French Mani | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3276
Swirl Accent Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4539
Ocean Accent Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3268
Japanese Style Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3260
Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249
Wave Surfing Nail Design | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB964
Abstract Swirl Nails
Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249
Watercolor Swirl Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2244
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Almond Swirl Nails
Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529
Nude Nails with White Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4515
Line Art Swirl Nails with Portrait Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB2447
Wave Surfing Nail Design | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB964
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
Autumn Swirl Nails
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Black and White Swirl Nails
Short Nails with Flowers and Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4521
Simple Nails Design with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4520
Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270
Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262
Black Swirl Nails
Gray Nails with Waves | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3288
Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262
Swirl Design Stiletto Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4530
Blue and White Swirl Nails
Wave Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB962
Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825
Wave Surfing Nail Design | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB964
Storm Ocean Waves Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3258
Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257
Surfing Ombre Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB950
3D Ocean Waves in a Sunny Day Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3273
Blue Ocean Wave Patterns on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3265
Various Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3274
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Nails with Minimal Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4500
Ocean Waves French Manicure Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3263
Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Brown Swirl Nails
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
Sand Dune-inspired French with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine Nails - NB2797
Hearts and Roses Nails with Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2931
Hearts and Roses Desert Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2927
Chrome Swirl Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails with Foil Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1727
Chrome Nails with Pink and White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4527
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
Gold Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4503
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
Colorful Swirl Nails
Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514
Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
Cute Swirl Nail Designs
Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
French Swirl Nail Designs
Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270
Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279
Swirl Design Stiletto Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4530
Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799
Ocean Nail Art with Green Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3286
Green and Blue Nails with Ocean Waves | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3280
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Various Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3274
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
Green Ocean Color French Nails with Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3283
Pastel Swirl Nails with Black Tips
Cdanails
Glossy Color-Blocking Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3281
3D Ocean Waves in a Sunny Day Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3273
Wave Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB962
Glitter Swirl Nails
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
Rainbow Nails Swirl and Glitter Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2391
Hearts and Roses Nails with Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2931
Hearts and Roses Desert Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2927
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
Gold Swirl Nail Designs
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
Desert-inspired Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine Nails - NB2798
Gold Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4504
Peach Fuzz Nails with Foil Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1727
Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505
Green Swirl Nails
Gradient Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB954
Green Nails with Blue Ocean Waves Tips | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3278
Green Ocean Color French Nails with Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3283
Ocean Waves and Gradients on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3277
Stormy Waves Design for Long Almond Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3287
Ocean Nail Art with Green Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3286
Matte Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3284
Long Nails with Ocean Scene | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3285
Green and Blue Nails with Ocean Waves | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3280
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Neon Swirl Nails
Colorful Neon Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4509
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514
Nude Swirl Nails
Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799
Sand Dune-inspired French with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine Nails - NB2797
Hearts and Roses Nails with Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2931
Orange and Pink Swirl Nails
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Orange Swirl Nail
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Orange Spiral Swirl Nails for Summer | Swirl Nails - NB4567
Orange Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4565
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Pastel Swirl Nail Art
Pastel Color Watercolor Flower Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2256
Pastel Swirl Nails with Black Tips
Cdanails
Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Pink and Blue Swirl Nails
Swirl Accent Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4539
Pink and Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4537
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536
Pink and Purple Swirl Nails
Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562
Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Pink and White Swirl Nails
Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4531
Pink Swirl Nails with Cherry Blossoms | Spring Nails - NB3871
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
Orange and Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4568
Nails with Minimal Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4500
Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532
White Swirls for Pastel Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4526
Swirl Design Stiletto Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4530
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4535
Pink Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4528
Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
Purple Swirl Nails
Black and Purple Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4566
Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249
Red and White Swirl Nails
Glitter Nails with Red Swirls for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4544
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
Red and White Swirls on Almond Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4548
Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543
Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542
Nails with White and Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4549
Red Swirl Nails
Red and White Swirls on Almond Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4548
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
French Manicure with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4540
Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543
Red and Black Floral Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4545
Red Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4541
Nails with White and Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4549
Glitter Nails with Red Swirls for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4544
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
Silver Swirl Nails
Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532
3D Silver Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4501
Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502
Embellished Nails with 3D Silver Design | Swirl Nails - NB4499
Peach Fuzz Nails with Foil Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1727
Simple Swirl Nail Art
Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279
Matte Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3284
Sand Dune-inspired French with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine Nails - NB2797
Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250
Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825
Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
Green Ocean Color French Nails with Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3283
Line Art Swirl Nails with Portrait Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB2447
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Square Swirl Nails
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Gradient Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB954
Summer Swirl Nail Designs
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Short Nails with Flowers and Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4521
Orange and Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4568
Orange Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4565
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
White and Gold Swirl Nails
Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
Gold Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4504
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
White and Silver Swirl Nails
Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502
3D Silver Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4501
Embellished Nails with 3D Silver Design | Swirl Nails - NB4499
What Are the Most Popular Swirl Nail Designs?
How to Choose the Best Colors for Swirl Nails
When choosing colors for your swirl nail designs, it's important to remember what colors will work well together and which ones will clash. It is also important to consider the shades of each color as well as how they look on the skin tone. If you're looking for something simple, try using only one or two colors with contrasting colors on top (like blue with orange ). If you're looking for something more complex, try incorporating multiple colors into your design—just make sure they go well together! If you have never done a swirl design before, it may be best to start with fewer colors at first and work your way up to more complicated designs. Here are some ideas for perfect colors and color combinations for swirl nails: -Coral pink and mint green: These hues are both bright and cheerful, but they also have enough contrast between them so that neither one overwhelms the other. This combination works especially well with darker skin tones because it helps give them a bit more definition without being too overpowering or harsh looking. -Light purple and dark blue: This color combination has a lot of contrast between its two shades but is still subtle enough not to be overwhelming on pale skin tones (which tend to look better with less contrast). -Orange and white : These two colors work really well together because they have very different undertones. Orange has more yellow than white does, so it creates a nice contrast when paired with white. -Red and black : These two colors also work well together because they have very different undertones. Red is more orange than black, so the red will pop against the black background in the design -Yellow and purple : These two colors complement each other nicely because they're both warm tones with similar undertones (yellow has more yellow than purple does). The yellow will also help balance out any purple that might show through from underneath (which isn't always a bad thing!).
Tips for Swirl Nail Designs
Choose a base color that matches your skin tone. If you choose a light base color, it will make your nail appear longer, while dark colors will give it more depth and dimension.
Mixing two different shades of one color works well too! Just make sure they're not too similar, so they don't blend together into one big blur - keep them separate enough that they each have their own identity!
Don't use too many colors or too many shades of one color in your design. Too many hues can make your nails appear busy, which is not ideal for this type of nail art. Just stick with two or three shades at most!
Make sure that the design is symmetrical. You want it to look like two halves of the same whole, not two different swirls side by side.
Use less polish and add negative space. You don't want to cover the entire nail in polish; just enough to make it look like a full swirl.
Choose your nail shape and length carefully. Swirls can look good on all different kinds of nails, but they're not for everyone. You'll need to be careful that the swirl doesn't come out too thick and overpowering.
If you have a lot of nail experience, consider using a dotting tool to create the dots in the swirl pattern. It'll save time and help you get more detailed results. If not, don't worry—you can always use a toothpick or a similar tool!
Use two different colors for the main shape of your swirl, and then add a third color for accents. You can use any combo that you like, but we recommend sticking with three colors if you want to keep things simple.
Don't be afraid of negative space! While it might be tempting to fill in every inch of your nail with color, remember that the negative space can be just as important as the parts where there's paint—it gives the eye something to rest on between swoops and swirls!
The Best Swirl Nail Art Ideas
Orange and Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4568
Orange Spiral Swirl Nails for Summer | Swirl Nails - NB4567
Black and Purple Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4566
Orange Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4565
Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
Nails with White and Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4549
Red and White Swirls on Almond Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4548
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
Red and Black Floral Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4545
Glitter Nails with Red Swirls for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4544
Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543
Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542
Red Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4541
French Manicure with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4540
Swirl Accent Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4539
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
Pink and Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4537
Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536
Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4535
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532
Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4531
Swirl Design Stiletto Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4530
Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529
Pink Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4528
Chrome Nails with Pink and White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4527
White Swirls for Pastel Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4526
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
FAQs:
How can I do swirl nail art?
1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails. 2. Apply the color of your choice, and let it dry completely. 3. Add another coat of polish, and let it dry. 4. With a dotting tool or toothpick, make small dots on each nail with the second color of your choice (this can be any shade you like!). The size of the dots will depend on how big you want your swirls to be—just remember that smaller dots are easier to paint over than bigger ones! 5. To make swirly designs in each dot, use either a toothpick or a cosmetic sponge (as long as it has been washed thoroughly first!). You can also use an actual paintbrush if you prefer painting with them instead—just remember to wash them thoroughly before using them again so they don't get dirty! 6. Once all your dots are done, add another coat (or two) over top them so that everything blends together seamlessly into one big swirled effect!