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It's clear that pop culture is in its yee-haw era. Perhaps you've got Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter on repeat or you're dreaming up your own ranchhand romance à la Bella Hadid. (Or maybe you're just obsessed with the Western-inspired outfits all over TikTok.) But one idea that needs no deliberation is channeling cowgirl influence into our beauty routines—specifically in the nail department. From turquoise gemstones to hard-worn metallics and kitschy cowboy boots—you can saddle up, because we've lassoed up the 21 best Western nail art ideas to unleash your inner cowgirl.
Classic Cow Print Nails
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Cow print is synonymous with Western vibes. This black-and-white manicure is a classic way to approach a cowgirl nail look.
Western-Inspired Mismatch Nails
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Give your mismatched manicure trend a Western aesthetic. This edgy nail look features a mix of croc print, chrome, and rhinestones. What more could you want?
Transparent Cow Print Nails
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Put a modern spin on cow print by opting for a clear, glossy base. The black spots shine even more against the barely-there polish.
Bronze Foil Nails
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Bronze is definitely part of the Western color palette. This foil manicure is stunning, featuring bronze across most of each nail.
Multicolor Cow Print Nails
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Here's one way to incorporate every shade of brown into your manicure. Create a gradient cow print manicure, starting with a light brown shade on your pinky.
Western Floral Nails
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Floral manicure, but make it Western. For the accent nails, this mani taps various shades of brown to create gorgeous swirls and floral designs.
Wavy Bronze Nails
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There are so many ways to experiment with bronze polish. Take this manicure, for example. It features three-dimensional bronze waves on each nail.
Western Gradient Nails
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This multicolor manicure features many desert-inspired shades, from dark brown to tan. The gradient effect highlights the color palette in the best way.
Brown French Tip Nails
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The creative possibilities for French manicures are endless. For a country western feel, go for a brown polish on the tips.
Split Cow Print Nails
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If you want to dabble in cow print, try this split nail design. Focus the animal pattern on one half of the nail to create an eye-catching look.
Neutral Bandana Print Nails
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While tan may not be the most common color associated with bandana print, this manicure makes a strong case for the color. The light brown polish and intricate detailing work well together.
Totally Turquoise Nails
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Turquoise—a stunning blue-green mineral known for unique shimmery veins—has been prized in the Southwest for centuries. Revered in Indigenous culture as a stone of health and protection, honor that good fortune on your nails with a jewelry-inspired design.
Modern Cow Print Nails
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Cow print gets a new life when mixed with multiple shades of brown, orange, and black, as well as with mixed metal beads.
Brown Cow Print Nails
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While coco brown cows do not make chocolate milk (sad), they do make great nail inspiration. Layer warm brown splotches on a stark white base for a bolder contrast, like this set.
Desert Sunset Nails
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If you stare at this set for long enough, it almost feels like you're in the Mojave desert watching the sun set after a glorious horseback ride.
Bandana and Cow Print Nails
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Mismatched manicures are all the rage right now, which is why we're so drawn to this warm brown set that features paisley and cow print.
Badge of Honor Nails
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Outlaws, beware—3D nail art has moseyed over to the Western side of trends with celebrity Betina Goldstein's sheriff badge set.
Watercolor Cacti Nails
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We're adding this look to the top of our spring nail art wish list, thanks to the dreamy watercolor look of these cacti.
Cowboy Hat Accent Nails
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Give a nod (or, in this case, a tip of your cowboy hat) to the West with a vibrant mix-and-match manicure that screams summer nail inspo.
Nashville-Inspired Nails
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If this popping pink set doesn't scream Nashville bachelorette party, we don't know what does. Ask for this look before your next big trip with friends, or just when you need some cheering up.
Tonal Brown Bandana Nails
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Square nails are back and better than ever, so you might as well fuse two trends into one. Countrify your square tips with an intricate bandana print and ride off into the sunset.
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