Bring on ballerinacore with 45 bow nail art looks
Trends
Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow nail art. Inspired by coquette, balletcore and fairycore aesthetics taking over social media, ribbon-style details are predicted to take over the fashion and beauty scene in 2024, with Pinterest Predicts noting ‘bow-stacking’ as a top trend for the year.
TikTok has proven the growing popularity of the styles, with the hashtag #coquette on the platform reaching 16.3B views, #balletcore seeing 1.6B views and #fairycore receiving a total of 5B views.
Check out bow nail art inspiration below…
@1.800.nailme crafts a cool 3D bow design, contrasting pastel pink ribbons with a black base.
Using Glitterbels Brush On Builder Gel in Cookie Cream as a base, @allnailss._ uses Glitterbels Hema Free Gel Polish in Pastel Candy to add a bow feature nail and pink French tips.
A bold red base gets a delicate twist courtesy of @antonianailartistry, who adds pastel pink ribbon detailing.
Blue bows over a milky base, courtesy of @aprils.nailz.
@beautybyjaceyx adds a delicate baby pink bow detail to complement a sophisticated black French finish.
@bonitanail_van creates a blue 3D bow design.
@by_hannahtaylor serves up coquette vibes using The GelBottle Inc BIAB in NU03 as a base and its Gel Polish in Pina Colada to add balletcore details.
@by_hayle_thecollective paints a detailed pink bow, with a heart-shaped centre.
@bycheznails combines gothcore and coquette trends with this black bow design.
@cassprostudios upgrades the classic French with a chrome finish and dainty gold bow details.
Frosted French tips with striking silver bows, courtesy of @cutie.coolz.hm.
Bold white and red bows by @dais_does_nails.
@emilia_rose_beauty serves up a subtle take on the bow nail trend, with a natural base and fine black lines.
@filemepretty combines coquette with Korean-inspired nail trends, adding 3D textures and chrome bow details.
Silver bows decorate this sparkling red nail look by @gabnailbang.
@gelsbybry adds a glittering pink twist to French tips, finished with a pink bow feature nail.
@hdnailsmcr features dainty silver bows in this brown French design.
@hdnailsmcr adds colourful gems to complement striking silver bows.
A bold red French gets a coquette make-over courtesy of @icednailsuk, with pretty pink bow details.
The liquid metal nail trend inspires this striking silver chrome look by @j3nnailedit, featuring a playful bow design.
A classic glazed French with bold gold chrome bows, courtesy of @jane_nailsit.
@keepitgelx adds 3D texture elements to this pretty pink bow design.
A natural nude base with a delicate bow design by @kessernails.
@kukunatalab combines trends with this liquid metal, pink aura and chrome bow design.
A clean girl-approved French mani by @lillypalm__, complete with a playful bow feature nail for a coquette twist.
This starry style by @nail.huns features chrome details and bow designs.
Pretty pink ribbons decorate this nail design by @nailitbymarta.
@nails.by.georgiaxo adds red bows to complete a balletcore twist on French tips.
@nails.by.sb serves up a pastel-themed mix and match design, finished with fun ribbon details.
@nails.bynoah uses Magpie Beauty Chrome Dusts for this bow nail design.
@nailsbyswayz uses a hot pink base for this eye-catching ribbon design.
Pastel pink 3D ribbons by @nailsbyyls, finished with pearly details and a touch of silver chrome.
@nailvaultbyaleksa serves up coquette vibes with a pretty pastel pink ribbon design over a subtle, sparkly base.
@overglowedit adds a delicate bow detail to a sparkling French tip.
Bold blue French tips finished with striking silver chrome bows, courtesy of @overglowedit.
@samrosenails contrasts pastel pink ribbons with a deep red base.
Bold and bright French tips with red ribbon details by @samrosenails.
@sansungnails uses sparkling red gems to create this shining bow design.
@sharssets uses Glitterbels Hema Free Builder-bel Gel in Soya for this balletcore-inspired design.
@tamaminails serves up a colourful take on bow nail art, using a range of hues to create a playful look.
Balletcore with a Y2K twist, courtesy of @the_pamper_nest.
@thegelgal finishes this French nail design with glittering gold bow details.
@thenaillologist uses a contrasting colour scheme for this balletcore bow design.
Celestial starburst details decorate this bow design by @truebeautybycarrie.
@waveybabeysnails adds bold black bows over a natural, nude base.
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