Whether you’re looking for a fun accent nail or a full-blown rainbow manicure, we’ve got you covered with 30 stunning rainbow nail design ideas. So, get inspired and create a dazzling, colorful look that’s uniquely yours with these fun and playful rainbow nail designs!
1. Cute rainbow nails

This adorable nail design is perfect for a DIY project! Opt for bright colors and glamorous print to shine. Display your positive personality with this swirl patterns of rainbow colors and a heart on the accent nail.
2. Gorgeous Rainbow Tips

Don’t miss this stylish nail idea! The nails are nude, but the tips are adorned with a delightful rainbow design. This creates a subtle yet stylish look. You can hand-paint the rainbow stripes with different nail colors and a thin brush. Also, you can use nail tape to create the stripes if you’re not confident.
3. Unique Rainbow Stiletto Nails

Try a black base with your rainbow nails for some extra beauty! This rainbow design is perfect for those who want something truly special. And if you love black but want to add a fun rainbow twist, you’ve gotta give it a go!
4. Oval Rainbow Nails with Silver Foils

Want to bring some liveliness to your oval nails? Try using silver foil! It’s easy to create a unique design by painting each nail a different color and adding silver art. Check out online tutorials for application tips and buy silver foil to get started!
5. Long Coffin Rainbow Chrome Nails

Check out this amazing manicure! We love it! The nails have a chic coffin shape and come in a range of stunning rainbow chrome shades. The colors are very bright and eye-catching, and the chrome adds a cool and modern touch. It’s the perfect summer design that you can’t miss out on.
6. Rainbow Unicorn Nail Design

Do you love unicorns and bold manicures? Try this retro and lively nail design! It will show off your cheerful personality and youthful spirit. Note: applying it on your own can be tricky.
7. Rainbow accents with purple nails

These bright purple nails with a retro shape and rainbow details are perfect for women who embrace femininity. They offer a short and quirky style that allows you to show off your unique rainbow-inspired style.
8. Rainbow Oval Nails

Choose oval nails for a durable and long-lasting everyday nail idea. Add cute star symbols to enhance your feminine look. This rainbow nail design is perfect for kind souls.
9. Pretty rainbow design on blue nails

Your medium-length square nails will look so cute with this nail design. Apply a bright sky blue nail polish and then apply the perfect rainbow look on the tips of each nail. The glitter cloud detail on the pinky nail looks amazing, doesn’t it?
10. Marble Rainbow Design on Coffin Nails

The nail design above features a combination of vibrant rainbow colors swirled and intertwined, creating a beautiful and unique pattern on each nail. Plus, the white base really allows the colors to pop and stand out! Go for it!
11. Rainbow line with nude nails

It’s easy to add color to your short nude nails! This rainbow, which covers a total of four nails, will be a design that will bring a smile to your face when you put all your fingers together. The two little clouds look really cute too.
12. Simple pastel rainbow nails

Here’s a pastel look with a different shade on each nail: pink, orange, yellow, green and blue. It’s a chic way to try out the rainbow trend, perfect for spring and Easter. Recreate this chic manicure with similar colors.
13. Rainbow Candy Coffin Nails

Display your playful and artistic personality with this coffin-shaped nail design with a rainbow and cotton candy vibe. Women who love youthful and vibrant nails will surely adore this look. However, it’s important to note that coloring this design requires patience.
14. Matte Rainbow Nails

By incorporating matte nail designs, you can create a fashion statement. To make it one-of-a-kind and delightful, consider incorporating rainbow splashes. If you go for colorful matte nails against a nude base with subtle black patterns, it may mesmerize you.
15. Rainbow French Nail Design

French tip nails are perfect for those who appreciate the minimalist aesthetic. This timeless style has proven to stand the test of time. For a chic look that isn’t too overwhelming, rainbow tip nails are a great option.
16. Rainbow nails with glitter stiletto

If you love fun and colorful nail designs, glitter and rainbow are a great combination to try! After applying rainbow colors on your long stiletto nails, make them sparkle by applying glitter on top. Happy nail art experimenting!
17. Smiley faces, rainbow nails

Rainbow patterns can make smiley faces even cuter. Drawing them is quite easy, making it a fun DIY idea, especially for those who are new to nail art. You can also create them with smiley face nail stickers.
18. Simple almond and rainbow nails

The best way to create a rainbow outline on your nails is with a minimalist approach. Applying bright or neon colors, especially on acrylics, can really make it pop. Remember, less is more.
19. Rainbow Zebra Print Nail Art

Animal print nail art is quite popular. How about combining zebra print, one of the cutest prints, with rainbow? First, apply beige glitter nail polish on your square nails and then decorate your nails with a zebra print in bright rainbow colors.
20. Rainbow stripes on long nails

The stripes are applied vertically on the nails, and each nail features the same rainbow colors. It looks super cute, but if you want to add extra sparkle and shine, you can apply a layer of glitter polish on top.
21. Rainbow nails with dots

For those new to nail art, here’s a simple yet fun idea to create rainbow dots. Start by applying a neutral base coat and then use a nail art pen to draw colorful circles on the surface of your nail.
22. Short rainbow gel nails

Do you have shorter nails? Use this striped rainbow nail art that is applied in a horizontal line. It will make your nails sparkle wherever you go. As an added bonus, the silver glitter stars on each nail will remind you of the beauty of the sky.
23. Rainbow Heart Shaped Nails

The nails are painted with a colorful gradient rainbow design and are shaped like a heart. A cute red heart is placed in the middle and different rainbow colors are used to make this heart bigger and bigger. Go for it!
24. Black and white and rainbow swirl nails

Swirl nails never go out of style! Multi-color rainbow swirl nail art, imitating the colors of the rainbow, is a good idea to apply on your almond nails. Also, make a combination with black and white swirls to stand out from the crowd.
25. Comic rainbow nails

Do you love comics? If your answer is yes, here is a colorful nail design inspired by comics. To achieve this look, paint each nail with a different bright color and then add black outlines and dots to create a comic book-like effect.
26. Rainbow cow print nails

You can create a cow print on your nails by using a white base coat and adding rainbow spots, or go for a side-by-side design incorporating cow print stripes and rainbow colors on your nails.
27. Rainbow Cat Eye Nail Design

Let’s use a magnetic nail polish that creates a color-shifting effect with rainbow colors. The colors used are usually in the rainbow spectrum and the black base provides a stark contrast that enhances the effect.
28. Checkerboard and rainbow nails

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to combine a rainbow design with something unique, we’ve got the perfect idea for you! Instead of using a plain black base, why not change it up with a cool checkerboard design? Then, to make it really pop, simply add a thin rainbow swirl on top. It’s sure to turn heads!
29. Soft Rainbow Spiral Nails

Glitters make pastel colors brighter, especially when you apply them over rainbow nail designs. Apply pastel rainbow swirls to cover your long nails and use a glitter base coat. Give it a shot.
30. Elegant rainbow gel nails

For a subtle and fresh look, opt for the classic rainbow print. It is drawn on each nail and the pattern covers most of the nail. Finish with your glossy top coat to enhance its durability.
31. Rainbow gel nails

If you want to feel the rainbow to the fullest, you must try this bright and light colored rainbow design, which covers every part of the nails. Your short coffin nails will look amazing!
32. Neon Rainbow Nails

Neon rainbow nails can add some warmth to your look, but not in a literal sense! Combining neon sunset hues with bright nail designs can really take your manicure to the next level. A perfectly drawn vertical thick line on your glossy black nail polish and the ombre color inside will look great.
33. Rainbow Water Marble Nails

If you want to create a unique and colorful design, look no further than these marble nails. By dropping rainbow-colored nail polish into water, swirling it around to create a pattern, and then dipping your nails into the water to transfer the design, you can achieve this stunning color combination.
So what are you waiting for? Let your inner rainbow shine and experiment with these colorful and fun designs! Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors and patterns to create your own unique look. With these 30 rainbow nail design ideas, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to keep your nails bright and cheerful all year long. So, add some fun and color to your manicure and show off your personality with these stunning rainbow nail designs!