It's a myth that you need to have super-long nails to achieve the season's hottest nail art trends. Whether you're looking to rock aura nails, French tips, squiggles, florals, or futuristic 3D accents, a medium length is a beautiful canvas with plenty of room for creativity. This spring, we have plenty of inspo ranging from this season's trending pastels to mesmerizing effects to fresh takes on classic designs. Read on for 20 standout medium-length nail designs for spring 2025, highlighting the abundant possibilities for manicures as joyful as the sunny days ahead.
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Artsy Dew Drop Skittle Nails
Up first, this gorgeous rainbow Skittle nail design. The bright colors remind us of fresh blooms, while the 3D accents bring images of morning dew to mind.
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Sunny Rainbow Swirls
Spring is all about sunshine and fun, so this vivid rainbow swirl mani works beautifully for medium-length nails (or any length, really). You can DIY the look using a fine-line nail art brush.
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Pastel Ice Cream French
Not ready for bright hues just yet? Find comfort in spring's softest pastels with this sweet, abstract French tip design.
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Blueberry Mismatched Nails
If you're a fan of maximalism, this blueberry, bow-tied, floral, checkered mani just may make your heart skip a beat. It has the euphoric aura of a spring picnic with clear blue skies.
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Bubblegum Pink Cowgirl Mismatch
ICYMI: Western fashion and beauty is having quite the moment in 2025. For an unexpected take, jazz up your cow print mani with a pop of hot pink. The above bubblegum aura blooming gel design certainly caught our attention.
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Creamy Beige French
If neutrals are more your thing, a subtle twist on a classic French manicure will look gorgeous on your medium-length nails. This iteration takes on a creamier beige aesthetic, and the result is mesmerizing.
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Dual-Finish Cobalt
Cobalt is one of the most coveted nail colors of spring. Instead of a full coat of glossy color, consider a dual-finish French in the bold blue hue.
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Fuchsia Aura Nails
Still fixated on the hot pink polish from earlier in this gallery? It works well in a straightforward aura manicure, too.
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Iridescent Pastel Lime Nails
Light, bright shades of green are trending for April manicures, which means pistachio, matcha, and key lime are must-try hues for spring 2025 and beyond. Everyone will be swooning over the subtle iridescent finish on this pastel lime French.
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Minimalist Rainbow Squiggle Tips
There are so many ways to wear bright spring nail colors without it creating an ultra-bold, in-your-face manicure. Just look at this minimalist rainbow squiggle design: Each tip showcases four colors for a subtle yet fun color blocked swirl.
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Minimalist Springtime Color Block
Another way to showcase bright spring shades in a minimalist manner? Try this more angular, edged take on a color block design.
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Minty Minimalist Mani
Speaking of angles, this minty minimalist mani fits with the season's trending light green palettes. You can DIY the sharp edges of the layered design with a nail art brush or nail tape.
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Negative Space White Swirls
Milky nails continue to trend for spring 2025. To elevate the sheer base color, consider opaque white swirls over top.
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Pink and Orange Airbrush Nails
Hot pink and orange may feel most suitable for summer, but those warmer, sunnier days are closer than you think. For this look, start with a pale pink base, then use a round sponge to dab hot pink and orange polish on top.
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Minty Mismatched Mani
For a fresh take on spring's trending green hues, blend aura nails, florals, and a host of other details in a calming monochromatic palette. The result is ready for beach vacations and meadow afternoons alike.
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Shimmery Pastel Ombré Daisy Nails
Looking for a medium-length nail design for Easter? This shimmery pastel ombré daisy manicure is utterly mesmerizing and emanates decidedly festive vibes. You can DIY the floral accents with a dotting tool.
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Spring Pastel Mismatched Mani
There are pastels, and then there are pastel neons. Where the former is soft and subtle, the latter has an additional hint of brightness, which is loads of fun. This spring-appropriate mismatched mani makes that distinction clear as day.
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Mauve Swirl Mani
You can never go wrong with pink polish for spring. The mauve-y hue of this wavy design reminds us of seasonal florals, while the silver borders add some unexpected modern edge.
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Textured Matte Ombré Rainbows
With their lumpy, bumpy texture, these nails make an undeniable statement that's certainly not for everyone. If you like your manicure to serve as its very own work of art, though, this look will be a highlight of your spring.
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Two-Tone Blue Butterfly Nails
All shades of blue are welcome for spring 2025, so don't feel like you have to choose which to include in your medium-length nail design. The high contrast of this cobalt and baby blue butterfly mani makes for a fun-filled seasonal statement.