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

Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257
Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257

Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269

Long Nails with Ocean Scene | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3285
Long Nails with Ocean Scene | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3285

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

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

Watercolor Swirl Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2244
Watercolor Swirl Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2244

Neutral Valentine Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7183
Neutral Valentine Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7183

Short Swirl Nails

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

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

Matte Wine Red Nails with 3D Heart Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7273
Matte Wine Red Nails with 3D Heart Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7273

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Irina_rain

Nails with Minimal Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4500
Nails with Minimal Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4500

White Swirl Nails

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

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

Ego_alinkha

Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825
Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825

White Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4519
White Nails with Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4519

Egg with Bunny Ears
Egg with Bunny Ears

Paulina_migdalek

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

Swirl Dot Nails
Swirl Dot Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Pink Swirl Nails

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

Ballerina Nails with Gold Swirls
Ballerina Nails with Gold Swirls

Matuszewsk.a

Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design
Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

Elegant Black and White Nails with a Colorful Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5502
Elegant Black and White Nails with a Colorful Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5502

Mismatched Pink Nails
Mismatched Pink Nails

Belyyhome

Blue Swirl Nails

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

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

Swirl Accent Nail on Toes
Swirl Accent Nail on Toes

Nail_sunny

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Summer Nails With Swirling Colors
Summer Nails With Swirling Colors

Irina_rain

Elegant Black and White Nails with a Colorful Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5502
Elegant Black and White Nails with a Colorful Abstract Design | Abstract Nails - NB5502

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

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

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

Nails with Line Art for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6147
Nails with Line Art for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6147

Abstract Swirls for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6904
Abstract Swirls for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6904

Almond Swirl Nails

Egg with Bunny Ears
Egg with Bunny Ears

Paulina_migdalek

Neon Swirl Nails
Neon Swirl Nails

Cdanails

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

Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592

Matte Swirl Accent Nails
Matte Swirl Accent Nails

Irina_rain

Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design
Eggshell Nails with Abstract Design

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Autumn Swirl Nails

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

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

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

Brown Swirl Marble
Brown Swirl Marble

_beautbybee

Swirls Pattern Brown Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5322
Swirls Pattern Brown Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5322

Autumn Swirl Nails
Autumn Swirl Nails

Klamaja

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

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

Black and White Swirl Nails

Abstract Graffiti Nail Art
Abstract Graffiti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561
Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561

Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571
Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571

Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270
Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270

Black Swirl Nails

Pink and Black Zebra Nails
Pink and Black Zebra Nails

_beautbybee

Short Nails with Flowers and Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4521
Short Nails with Flowers and Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4521

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

Swirl French Neon Nails
Swirl French Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Swirl Eggshell Nail Art
Swirl Eggshell Nail Art

Nails_by_evelyn9

Blue and White Swirl Nails

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

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

Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250
Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250

Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257
Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Storm Waves French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3267
Storm Waves French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3267

Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825
Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825

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

Brown Swirl Nails

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

Abstract Negative Space Fall Design
Abstract Negative Space Fall Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928

Brown Swirl Marble
Brown Swirl Marble

_beautbybee

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

Christmas Swirl Nails

Snowflake and Glitter Design for Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6774
Snowflake and Glitter Design for Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6774

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

Winter Coffin Nails in Red | Red Christmas Nails - NB6778
Winter Coffin Nails in Red | Red Christmas Nails - NB6778

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

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

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

Chrome Swirl Nails

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

Chrome and Neon Combo
Chrome and Neon Combo

_beautbybee

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

Getman.nails

Blue Chrome Nails and Swirls
Blue Chrome Nails and Swirls

Amanda.sudolll

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

Mari_mari_nailart

Gold 3D Swirl Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7048
Gold 3D Swirl Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7048

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Swirl Nails

Jelly Candy Nails
Jelly Candy Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Gradient Swirls
Summer Gradient Swirls

_beautbybee

Bright Pastel French Tips
Bright Pastel French Tips

Cdanails

Rainbow Swirl Nail Art
Rainbow Swirl Nail Art

Nail_sunny

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

Rainbow Neon Nails
Rainbow Neon Nails

Cdanails

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Cute Swirl Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

French Swirl Nail Designs

Matte Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3284
Matte Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3284

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Ocean Waves French Manicure Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3263
Ocean Waves French Manicure Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3263

Sand-effect on Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2929
Sand-effect on Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2929

Glossy Color-Blocking Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3281
Glossy Color-Blocking Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3281

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

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

Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282
Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282

Glitter Swirl Nails

Neon Pigments Summer Nails
Neon Pigments Summer Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928

Pink and Gray Valentine Nails
Pink and Gray Valentine Nails

Pauletta.nails

Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies
Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647
Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647

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

Gold Swirl Nail Designs

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

Ombre Gold Star
Ombre Gold Star

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome DNA Swirls Nail Design
Chrome DNA Swirls Nail Design

Korelviktoria

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

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Luxury Mocha Mousse and Green Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6988
Luxury Mocha Mousse and Green Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6988

Glossy Black Nails with Golden Lines | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6148
Glossy Black Nails with Golden Lines | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6148

Green Swirl Nails

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

_gabrielamanole

Magic of Rainbow
Magic of Rainbow

Klamaja

Short Matte Swirl Nails
Short Matte Swirl Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Green Ocean Color French Nails with Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3283
Green Ocean Color French Nails with Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3283

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

Bright Green Swirl and French Nails
Bright Green Swirl and French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279
Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279

Neon Swirl Nails

Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514
Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514

Black and Neon Nails
Black and Neon Nails

Cdanails

Neon Abstract Nails
Neon Abstract Nails

Cdanails

Colorful Swirl Nails
Colorful Swirl Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Chipmunk and Flowers
Happy Chipmunk and Flowers

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Orange and Pink Swirl Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orange Swirl Nail

Bright Color Abstract Nails
Bright Color Abstract Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Colorful Stripes on Nails
Colorful Stripes on Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Neon Spring Nails
Neon Spring Nails

Cdanails

Coffin Nails for Summer
Coffin Nails for Summer

_gabrielamanole

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

Pastel Swirl Nail Art

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

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

Cdanails

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Rainbow Swirl Nail Art
Rainbow Swirl Nail Art

Nail_sunny

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

Magic of Rainbow
Magic of Rainbow

Klamaja

Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282
Green Ocean Color Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3282

Pink and Blue Swirl Nails

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

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

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

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

Pink and Purple Swirl Nails

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

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

Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails
Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

Gradient Effect Patterns
Gradient Effect Patterns

Nailartbychlo

Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178

Heart Accents for Valentine Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7202
Heart Accents for Valentine Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7202

White Swirls for Pastel Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4526
White Swirls for Pastel Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4526

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

Valentine Nails with Crystal and Rhinestones | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7210
Valentine Nails with Crystal and Rhinestones | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7210

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

Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails
Ballerina-shaped Heart Nails

Pauletta.nails

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Rainbow Unicorn
Rainbow Unicorn

Klamaja

Swirls and Hearts
Swirls and Hearts

Matuszewsk.a

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249
Abstract Matte Nails Watercolor Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2249

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

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Red and White Swirl Nails

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

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

Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails
Santa Claus Coca Cola Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Red Swirl Nails

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

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

French Manicure with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4540
French Manicure with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4540

Textured Heart Nails
Textured Heart Nails

_beautbybee

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

Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts

Hnnailsbyhoney

Silver Swirl Nails

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Sliver Glitter Swirl Nail Designs
Sliver Glitter Swirl Nail Designs

Pauletta.nails

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

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Confetti Gel Nails
Confetti Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Simple Swirl Nail Art

Bright Swirls
Bright Swirls

Belyyhome

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

Green Textured Nails
Green Textured Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Colorful Stiletto Nails
Colorful Stiletto Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Colorful Swirls and Glitter
Colorful Swirls and Glitter

Nailartbychlo

Long Nails with Ocean Scene | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3285
Long Nails with Ocean Scene | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3285

Swirls and Stripes Nail Art
Swirls and Stripes Nail Art

Amanda.sudolll

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

Square Swirl Nails

Chrome DNA Swirls Nail Design
Chrome DNA Swirls Nail Design

Korelviktoria

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

Butterfly Matte Blue Nails
Butterfly Matte Blue Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Nails with Line Art for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6147
Nails with Line Art for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6147

Spring Blue and White Flower Nails
Spring Blue and White Flower Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262
Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262

Square Nails with a Subtle Wave Over a Sheer Base | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7515
Square Nails with a Subtle Wave Over a Sheer Base | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7515

Summer Swirl Nail Designs

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

Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514
Colorful Neon Swirls for Party Night | Swirl Nails - NB4514

Magic of Rainbow
Magic of Rainbow

Klamaja

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

Neon Pigments Summer Nails
Neon Pigments Summer Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Colorful Spots With Negative Space
Colorful Spots With Negative Space

Nailartbychlo

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

Summer French Nails with Swirls
Summer French Nails with Swirls

_gabrielamanole

White and Gold Swirl Nails

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

Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505
Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505

Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395
Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395

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

Simple White and Gold Wedding Nails
Simple White and Gold Wedding Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

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

Mari_mari_nailart

White and Silver Swirl Nails

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Swirl Nails
Green and Blue Nails with Ocean Waves | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3280
Green and Blue Nails with Ocean Waves | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3280

Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279
Green Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3279

Green Nails with Blue Ocean Waves Tips | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3278
Green Nails with Blue Ocean Waves Tips | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3278

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

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

The Beauty of Ocean Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3275
The Beauty of Ocean Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3275

Various Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3274
Various Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3274

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

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

A Sunny Day and Ocean Waves on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3271
A Sunny Day and Ocean Waves on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3271

Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270
Black and White Nails with Ocean Pattern | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3270

Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269

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

Storm Waves French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3267
Storm Waves French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3267

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

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

Ocean Waves French Manicure Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3263
Ocean Waves French Manicure Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3263

Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262
Accent Nails Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3262

White Nails with Ocean Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3261
White Nails with Ocean Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3261

Japanese Style Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3260
Japanese Style Ocean Waves Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3260

Storm Ocean Waves Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3258
Storm Ocean Waves Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3258

Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257
Almond Nails with Ocean Waves Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3257

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

Blue Ocean Waves on White Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3255
Blue Ocean Waves on White Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3255

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

Elaborate Ocean Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3253
Elaborate Ocean Wave Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3253

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

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

Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250
Ocean Waves French Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3250

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

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

Sand-effect on Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2929
Sand-effect on Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2929

Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928
Desert French Tips with Hearts Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2928

Hearts and Roses Desert Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2927
Hearts and Roses Desert Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2927

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

Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825
Coral Reef and Wave Pattern Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2825

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

Desert-inspired Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine Nails - NB2798
Desert-inspired Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine Nails - NB2798

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

White and Black Nails with Leopard Print and Spots Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2590
White and Black Nails with Leopard Print and Spots Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2590

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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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