21 Argyle nail art ideas for fans of the diamond design

Argyle (or ‘argyll’) nails are trending: yes, the colourful criss-cross pattern is being requested by fashion-forward nail art fans across the globe owing to its dazzling diamond details and high-impact finish.

Derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll Scotland, argyle is made up of diamond shapes with diagonal lines. It differs to plaid, which features square shapes with straight lines.

Seek inspo from nail pros who have posted their Argyle styles on Instagram, and create fun variations by experimenting with colour-ways.