26 Butterfly Nail Ideas for a Playful Spring Manicure

Trend alert: Butterfly nails are back, baby! While some resurgent Y2K nail trends have become polarizing (we’re looking at you crackle nail polish), butterfly manicures have retained a nostalgic charm that still resonates today. In fact, butterfly manis are more creative than ever. Whether you’re new to the monarch mani or never strayed from the fluttery fingertip design to begin with, there’s an option to add a fresh spin to your manicure.

Need some inspiration? We’ve rounded up 26 butterfly manicure ideas that are truly fly (pun intended). See all of the nail looks below.