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Swirl Nails

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

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Patterns on French Nails
Patterns on French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Swirl French Neon Nails
Swirl French Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Swirl Pastel Nails
Swirl Pastel Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899
Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899

Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796
Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796

Colorful Stiletto Nails
Colorful Stiletto Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Short Swirl Nails

Red Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6530
Red Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6530

Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557

Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536
Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536

Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910
Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910

Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264

Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555

Japanese Wave Pattern on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3251
Japanese Wave Pattern on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3251

White Swirl Nails

Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4535
Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4535

White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533

Glossy Swirl Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7046
Glossy Swirl Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7046

Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524

Gradient Effect Patterns
Gradient Effect Patterns

Nailartbychlo

Brown and White Swirl Tips
Brown and White Swirl Tips

_beautbybee

Glossy Sky Blue Coffin Nails with Subtle Swirls | Sogand A. Customized Nail Designs- NB7526
Glossy Sky Blue Coffin Nails with Subtle Swirls | Sogand A. Customized Nail Designs- NB7526

Swirls Design French Manicure | Swirl Nails - NB4523
Swirls Design French Manicure | Swirl Nails - NB4523

Pink Swirl Nails

White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533

Almond Swirl Nails with Crystal Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7189
Almond Swirl Nails with Crystal Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7189

Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346

Sparkle and Butterfly Charm Nail Design
Sparkle and Butterfly Charm Nail Design

Hnnailsbyhoney

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Soft Pink & White Matte Nails
Soft Pink & White Matte Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524

Hand Painted the Powerpuff Girls
Hand Painted the Powerpuff Girls

Hnnailsbyhoney

Blue Swirl Nails

Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264

Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498

Heart Theme Stiletto Nails
Heart Theme Stiletto Nails

_gabrielamanole

Ocean Pattern on Blue and Nude Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3249
Ocean Pattern on Blue and Nude Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3249

Blue Ocean Wave Patterns on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3265
Blue Ocean Wave Patterns on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3265

Ocean Accent Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3268
Ocean Accent Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3268

Swirl Accent Nail on Toes
Swirl Accent Nail on Toes

Nail_sunny

Save the Ocean Save the Planet Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3272
Save the Ocean Save the Planet Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3272

Abstract Swirl Nails

Glossy Mocha Mousse Nails with Abstract Swirls | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6906
Glossy Mocha Mousse Nails with Abstract Swirls | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6906

Pastel Green Nails with Pink Swirls | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7908
Pastel Green Nails with Pink Swirls | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7908

Short Matte Swirl Nails
Short Matte Swirl Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490
Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490

Minimal White and Gold Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5495
Minimal White and Gold Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5495

Stripe Stamping Matte Nails
Stripe Stamping Matte Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910
Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910

Nails with Pastel Colors Featuring Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5503
Nails with Pastel Colors Featuring Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5503

Almond Swirl Nails

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design
Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design

Project_paznokcie

Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529
Almond Nails with White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4529

Taupe Nail Extensions with Shimmering Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5753
Taupe Nail Extensions with Shimmering Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5753

Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264
Matte Nails with Gradient Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3264

Stormy Waves Design for Long Almond Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3287
Stormy Waves Design for Long Almond Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3287

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Swirl Nails
Colorful Swirl Nails

Project_paznokcie

Autumn Swirl Nails

Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097
Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097

Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556

Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551

Modern Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5658
Modern Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5658

Autumn Swirl Nails
Autumn Swirl Nails

Klamaja

Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553

Square Nails Swirl Mocha Mousse Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7041
Square Nails Swirl Mocha Mousse Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7041

Leather-inspired Cinnamon Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6123
Leather-inspired Cinnamon Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6123

Black and White Swirl Nails

Black Swirl Nails

Blue and White Swirl Nails

Surfing Ombre Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB950
Surfing Ombre Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB950

Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252
Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252

3D Ocean Waves in a Sunny Day Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3273
3D Ocean Waves in a Sunny Day Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3273

Wave Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB962
Wave Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB962

Seamless Ocean Waves French Mani | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3276
Seamless Ocean Waves French Mani | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3276

Storm Waves Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3256
Storm Waves Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3256

X-Long Nails with Ocean Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3254
X-Long Nails with Ocean Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3254

Wave Surfing Nail Design | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB964
Wave Surfing Nail Design | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB964

Brown Swirl Nails

Sparkle Design for Swirl Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7047
Sparkle Design for Swirl Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7047

Birthday Abstract Swirl Nail Art | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6164
Birthday Abstract Swirl Nail Art | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6164

Pumpkin Accent for Fall Swirl Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6204
Pumpkin Accent for Fall Swirl Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6204

Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328
Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328

Mocha Mousse Nails with 3D Swirls | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7050
Mocha Mousse Nails with 3D Swirls | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7050

Mocha Mousse Glitter Swirl Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6966
Mocha Mousse Glitter Swirl Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6966

Barbie Pink 3D French Nails
Barbie Pink 3D French Nails

_gabrielamanole

Chocolate Swirlies
Chocolate Swirlies

Minea.nails

Christmas Swirl Nails

Red Nails with 3D Embellishment | Red Christmas Nails - NB6770
Red Nails with 3D Embellishment | Red Christmas Nails - NB6770

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Confetti Gel Nails
Confetti Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763
Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763

Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts

Hnnailsbyhoney

Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails
Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Swirl Nails

White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518

Chrome Design for Valentine's Day Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7474
Chrome Design for Valentine's Day Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7474

Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles
Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles

_beautbybee

Gold Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4503
Gold Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4503

Abstract Swirls on Milky-based Nails
Abstract Swirls on Milky-based Nails

Getman.nails

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Nails with Pink and White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4527
Chrome Nails with Pink and White Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4527

Colorful Swirl Nails

Swirl Design for Pastel Neon and Gold Nails | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6072
Swirl Design for Pastel Neon and Gold Nails | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6072

Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899
Neon Skull Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2899

3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508

Rainbow Swirl Nail Art
Rainbow Swirl Nail Art

Nail_sunny

Colorful Neon Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4509
Colorful Neon Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4509

Birthday Colorful Splash Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6879
Birthday Colorful Splash Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6879

Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513

Summer Multicolor Swirls
Summer Multicolor Swirls

Cdanails

Cute Swirl Nail Designs

Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512
Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512

Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160
Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160

Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346
Swirl Effect French Nails | French Manicure - NB3346

Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796
Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796

3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511

Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763
Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763

Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498

Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538

French Swirl Nail Designs

Brown and White Swirl Tips
Brown and White Swirl Tips

_beautbybee

Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524

Colorful Spots With Negative Space
Colorful Spots With Negative Space

Nailartbychlo

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Neon Pigments Summer Nails
Neon Pigments Summer Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print
Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print

_gabrielamanole

Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252
Ocean Wave Nail Design for Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3252

Glitter Swirl Nails

Stylish Sunflower Nails with Decoration | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6241
Stylish Sunflower Nails with Decoration | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6241

Almond Green and White Snowflake Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6728
Almond Green and White Snowflake Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6728

Glitter Nails with Colorful Swirls | Birthday Swirl Nails - NB6083
Glitter Nails with Colorful Swirls | Birthday Swirl Nails - NB6083

Orange and Blue Fall Nails | Classy Thanksgiving Nails - NB6352
Orange and Blue Fall Nails | Classy Thanksgiving Nails - NB6352

Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555
Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555

3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213
3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213

Gold Beads on Soft Pink Nails
Gold Beads on Soft Pink Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Blue Swirls on Bling Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6411
Blue Swirls on Bling Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6411

Gold Swirl Nail Designs

Green Neon and Gold Design
Green Neon and Gold Design

Matuszewsk.a

Abstract Black and Gold Nail Designs
Abstract Black and Gold Nail Designs

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Abstract Swirls for Simple Nails Design | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6180
Abstract Swirls for Simple Nails Design | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6180

Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490
Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490

Classy Swirl Nail Designs
Classy Swirl Nail Designs

Ego_alinkha

Abstract Pattern Oval Nails with Swirling Colors | Abstract Nails - NB5501
Abstract Pattern Oval Nails with Swirling Colors | Abstract Nails - NB5501

Holographic Cross for White Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6565
Holographic Cross for White Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6565

Shimmer Design Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6992
Shimmer Design Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6992

Green Swirl Nails

Heart and Swirl Nail Design
Heart and Swirl Nail Design

_beautbybee

Chrome and Neon Combo
Chrome and Neon Combo

_beautbybee

Lime Green Marble Swirls | Lime Green Nails- NB8299
Lime Green Marble Swirls | Lime Green Nails- NB8299

Ocean Waves and Gradients on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3277
Ocean Waves and Gradients on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3277

Ocean Nail Art with Green Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3286
Ocean Nail Art with Green Swirls | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3286

Gradient Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB954
Gradient Surfing Nails | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB954

Short Nude Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6544
Short Nude Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6544

Coffin Nails for Summer
Coffin Nails for Summer

_gabrielamanole

Neon Swirl Nails

Black and Neon Nails
Black and Neon Nails

Cdanails

3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508

3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511
3D Pastel Neon Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4511

Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512
Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512

Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510

Neon Abstract Nails
Neon Abstract Nails

Cdanails

Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513

Colorful Swirl Nails
Colorful Swirl Nails

Project_paznokcie

Nude Swirl Nails

Sand Dune-inspired French with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine Nails - NB2797
Sand Dune-inspired French with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine Nails - NB2797

Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799
Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799

Happy Chipmunk and Flowers
Happy Chipmunk and Flowers

Hnnailsbyhoney

Hearts and Roses Nails with Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2931
Hearts and Roses Nails with Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2931

Orange and Pink Swirl Nails

Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554

Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551

Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556
Orange Swirls on Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4556

Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552

Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553

Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557

Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558
Nails with Orange and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4558

Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555
Short Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4555

Orange Swirl Nail

Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553

Neon Spring Nails
Neon Spring Nails

Cdanails

3D French Coffin Nails
3D French Coffin Nails

_gabrielamanole

Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552
Pink and Orange Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4552

Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551
Pink Nails with Orange Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4551

Coffin Nails for Summer
Coffin Nails for Summer

_gabrielamanole

Colorful Abstract Nails Simple Design | Abstract Nails - NB5499
Colorful Abstract Nails Simple Design | Abstract Nails - NB5499

Pastel Swirl Nail Art

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Swirl Pastel Nails
Swirl Pastel Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Pastel Green Nails with Pink Swirls | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7908
Pastel Green Nails with Pink Swirls | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7908

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Pastel Pink Swirls for an Abstract Nail Look | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7907
Pastel Pink Swirls for an Abstract Nail Look | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7907

Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910
Short Mint Green Nails Abstract Design | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7910

Pink and Blue Swirl Nails

Pink and Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4537
Pink and Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4537

Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538
Baby Pink and Baby Blue Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4538

Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536
Short Pink and Blue Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4536

Matte Floral Nails and Swirls
Matte Floral Nails and Swirls

Matuszewsk.a

Swirl Accent Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4539
Swirl Accent Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4539

Classy and Glossy Pink Nails Swirl Design | Classy Nails - NB5583
Classy and Glossy Pink Nails Swirl Design | Classy Nails - NB5583

Pink and Purple Swirl Nails

Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560

Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564
Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564

Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562
Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562

Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559

Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563

Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails
Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails

Pauletta.nails

Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561

Pink and White Swirl Nails

White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Art | Swirl Nails - NB4533

Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498
Simple Spiral Pattern Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4498

Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198

Gradient Effect Patterns
Gradient Effect Patterns

Nailartbychlo

Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern
Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern

Getman.nails

White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534
White and Pink Marble Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4534

Pink Swirl Nails with Cherry Blossoms | Spring Nails - NB3871
Pink Swirl Nails with Cherry Blossoms | Spring Nails - NB3871

Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524
Nails with White, Pink, and Blue Swirls Design | Swirl Nails - NB4524

Purple Swirl Nails

Rainbow Unicorn
Rainbow Unicorn

Klamaja

Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559

Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564
Purple and Pink Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4564

Black and Purple Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4566
Black and Purple Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4566

Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563
Pink and Purple Spiral Swirl Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4563

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316
Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Red and White Swirl Nails

Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails
Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542
Minimal Red Swirls and Roses Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4542

Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546

Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts

Hnnailsbyhoney

Red and White Swirls on Almond Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4548
Red and White Swirls on Almond Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4548

Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547

White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551

White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550

Red Swirl Nails

Nails with White and Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4549
Nails with White and Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4549

Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546
Glitter Design Red and White Nails with Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4546

Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547
Red and White Swirl Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4547

Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543
Matte Nails with Minimal Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4543

July 4th X Long Nails
July 4th X Long Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551

White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550

Red Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4541
Red Swirl Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4541

Silver Swirl Nails

Mismatched Nude and Black Nail Art
Mismatched Nude and Black Nail Art

Matuszewsk.a

Flake and Glitter Matte Nails Design
Flake and Glitter Matte Nails Design

Matuszewsk.a

Peach Fuzz Nails with Foil Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1727
Peach Fuzz Nails with Foil Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1727

Pearly White Nails Swirl Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6667
Pearly White Nails Swirl Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6667

Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502
Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502

Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532
Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532

Sliver Glitter Swirl Nail Designs
Sliver Glitter Swirl Nail Designs

Pauletta.nails

Simple Swirl Nail Art

Colorful Swirl Nails
Colorful Swirl Nails

Project_paznokcie

Colorful Spots With Negative Space
Colorful Spots With Negative Space

Nailartbychlo

Simple Swirl Nails
Simple Swirl Nails

Fasia.nails

Classy Brown and White Nails with a Wave Design | Fall Nails - NB5524
Classy Brown and White Nails with a Wave Design | Fall Nails - NB5524

Abstract Watercolor Nails with Shimmer Cuffs | Abstract Nails - NB5497
Abstract Watercolor Nails with Shimmer Cuffs | Abstract Nails - NB5497

Baby Blue Swirl and Solid Color Nails
Baby Blue Swirl and Solid Color Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Swirl Design for Long Matte Nails | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6175
Swirl Design for Long Matte Nails | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6175

Square Swirl Nails

Summer Neon Gel Nails
Summer Neon Gel Nails

_beautbybee

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

Swirls and French Tips Design | Swirl Nails - NB4517
Swirls and French Tips Design | Swirl Nails - NB4517

Blue Chrome Nails and Swirls
Blue Chrome Nails and Swirls

Amanda.sudolll

Blue Swirl Marble Nails
Blue Swirl Marble Nails

_beautbybee

Brown and White Swirl Tips
Brown and White Swirl Tips

_beautbybee

Square Nails Swirl Mocha Mousse Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7041
Square Nails Swirl Mocha Mousse Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7041

Soft Pink & White Matte Nails
Soft Pink & White Matte Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Swirl Nail Designs

Leaf-inspired Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5486
Leaf-inspired Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5486

Textured Orange Nails
Textured Orange Nails

Molnar.mariann

Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553
Pink and Orange Swirls Accent Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4553

Orange and Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4568
Orange and Pink Nails Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4568

Pastel Swirl Nails with Black Tips
Pastel Swirl Nails with Black Tips

Cdanails

Neon Pigments Summer Nails
Neon Pigments Summer Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Swirl Nails Design with 3D Hibiscus Flowers | Flower Nails - NB3908
Swirl Nails Design with 3D Hibiscus Flowers | Flower Nails - NB3908

Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557
Orange Spiral Swirl Accents for Pink Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4557

White and Gold Swirl Nails

Easy Stylish Nail Design with Swirls
Easy Stylish Nail Design with Swirls

Mari_mari_nailart

White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti
White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti

Mari_mari_nailart

Short Nails White and Gold Swirls
Short Nails White and Gold Swirls

Ego_alinkha

Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506

Gold Stripes on Short White Nails
Gold Stripes on Short White Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213
3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213

White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507

White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518

White and Silver Swirl Nails

Embellished Nails with 3D Silver Design | Swirl Nails - NB4499
Embellished Nails with 3D Silver Design | Swirl Nails - NB4499

Diagonal French with Swirls
Diagonal French with Swirls

Getman.nails

3D Silver Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4501
3D Silver Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4501

Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502
Embellished Silver Swirls Nail Design | Swirl Nails - NB4502

Swirl Toe Nails

What Are the Most Popular Swirl Nail Designs?

Abstract Swirl Nails
Pastel Swirl Nails
Rainbow Swirl Nails
Neon Swirl Nails
Mismatched Swirl Nails
Swirl French Nails
Retro Swirl Nails
Swirls and Double Tip French Manicure
Marble Swirl Nails
Glitter Swirl Nails
Heart Swirl Nails
Chrome Swirl Nails

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

Pink and Black Zebra Nails
Pink and Black Zebra Nails

_beautbybee

Textured Orange Nails
Textured Orange Nails

Molnar.mariann

Mosaic-effect Gothic Nails
Mosaic-effect Gothic Nails

Molnar.mariann

Abstract Graffiti Nail Art
Abstract Graffiti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Squiggly Design for Short Nails
Squiggly Design for Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Space Travel Nails
Space Travel Nails

Klamaja

Magic of Rainbow
Magic of Rainbow

Klamaja

Rainbow Unicorn
Rainbow Unicorn

Klamaja

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Colorful Stiletto Nails
Colorful Stiletto Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

Bright Color Abstract Nails
Bright Color Abstract Nails

Project_paznokcie

Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design
Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design

Project_paznokcie

Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails
Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails

Pauletta.nails

Pink and Gray Valentine Nails
Pink and Gray Valentine Nails

Pauletta.nails

Sweet Pink Easter Nails
Sweet Pink Easter Nails

Pauletta.nails

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Colorful Spots With Negative Space
Colorful Spots With Negative Space

Nailartbychlo

Gradient Effect Patterns
Gradient Effect Patterns

Nailartbychlo

Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design
Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design

Irina_rain

Simple Matte Nails
Simple Matte Nails

Irina_rain

Green Textured Nails
Green Textured Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Happy Chipmunk and Flowers
Happy Chipmunk and Flowers

Hnnailsbyhoney

Ombre Pastel Nails With Flowers
Ombre Pastel Nails With Flowers

Hnnailsbyhoney

Jelly Candy Nails
Jelly Candy Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Pigments Summer Nails
Neon Pigments Summer Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh
Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh

Hnnailsbyhoney

Classic Colors With a Touch of White Butterfly
Classic Colors With a Touch of White Butterfly

Hnnailsbyhoney

Colorful Trippy Nails
Colorful Trippy Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Spongebob and Patrick Bubble Nails
Spongebob and Patrick Bubble Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

July 4th X Long Nails
July 4th X Long Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Hand Painted the Powerpuff Girls
Hand Painted the Powerpuff Girls

Hnnailsbyhoney

Sparkle and Butterfly Charm Nail Design
Sparkle and Butterfly Charm Nail Design

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Green Buttercup Powerpuff girl
Neon Green Buttercup Powerpuff girl

Hnnailsbyhoney

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts

Hnnailsbyhoney

Soft Pink & White Matte Nails
Soft Pink & White Matte Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Glitter Thin Lines
Glitter Thin Lines

Blondivika_nsk

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

Ombre Gold Star
Ombre Gold Star

Blondivika_nsk

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Baby Boomer Silver Stamping
Baby Boomer Silver Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

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FAQs:

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!
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