The best nail art ideas

Need some nail art inspiration? We've rounded up some of the best designs on Instagram - click through for the full gallery...

Go tropical with a pineapple pattern like @bubjin - take a leaf out of her book and paint two nails a bold yellow for a statement finish. 

Whether you're heading on a sunny getaway or want to get holiday vibes at home, palm tree patterns like @mvargas_nails' gorgeous design make for a great statement look. 

Watermelon designs remain a firm favourite in the world of summer nail art, but we particularly love this bold look by @cutepolish who used a pale blue background to let the colour really pop!  

@apositivebeauty gave us major festival nail inspiration with these gorgeous starry patterns on an ombre blue background. 

Nail art doesn't have to be complicated - @nailscope created this simple yet striking meadow-inspired design using just three polishes. 

Ice cream is one of our favourite summer treats - use pastel shades as a base and then paint a small cone on top like @emylu91, or if you're short on time, simply stick to the sprinkle-inspired patterns. 

We're loving @suttonsabrina's fruity designs - stick to bold shades for an eye-catching finish. 

Get inspired for the summer with @fedorovadiana_nailart's designs.

Try out the marble nail trend with this handy look from @so_nailicious.

Want a party look for the weekend? Try this sleek design from @bergamot_morning.

We're huge fans of @wellnesswithalaina's pastel and glittery nails - ideal for spring.

For an edgy blue and silver style try @beska81's adorable checkerboard nails.

Show the love like @blognailedit, who made this look with @shoplvx shades

Go for monochrome like @gulshat_nails_aktobe. We're loving those white half-moons!

For something a bit edgier try these shattered glass nails by nail_unistella – they're not made from real glass but instead with shiny cellophane so they're super easy to create. Try nail wraps for a time-saving alternative.

We love these polka dot gel nails by amourbeautytherapy

Feeling loved-up? Express it with your nails like @hand_bananass with this cute heart design

Recreate these ombre nails by @stephaniejunita17 using purple green ombre from @tutu.nail

@missbellatracey used Picture Polish 'Cherish', 'Honeymoon' and 'Cyan' to make this gradient glitter look

@thenailymail used @barrymcosmetics 'Cotton' and 'Sugar Apple', and @opinailsuk 'Unfrost My Heart' for this geometric print look

We're loving this colour blocked negative space deign by @heynicenails

This newspaper inspired look from @thesammersaurus was created with a the_new_blacktv nail kit over Barry M 'Coconut'

A perfect floral pattern design created using 'Grace', 'Shy Violet' and 'Enchanting' by @picturepolish by @sepswep

We loving this seriously dotty creation by @romozv

@nailthatdesign created this beauty with Essie 'Watermelon', 'Go Overboard' and 'Blanc'. The detailing is done with acrylic paint.

Go for psychedelic flower power by recreating @hautlesvernis's design. She used 'Vampire', 'Tiffany' and 'Mad Magenta' from Picture Polish

These shellac nails by @dolcevita_beauty are simply recreated using nail stickers to section off the stripes

Featuring the @occmakeup lacquers @chalkboardnails's bouquet design is perfect for dressing up

This monochrome mani by @groslab is great for an edgy look.

@stiiimorole used PicturePolish in 'Sorbet', 'Tingle', 'Bonbon' and 'Coral Reef' to make this watercolour effect

@lacerz made these gorgeous leopard print nails with @sally_hansen 'Liquid Gold' and @polishandco along with a @vividlacquer plate

Pucker up! @centralparkkitty created this look with 'Love' from @picturepolish