13 Best Jelly Nails Designs to Try for 2023

A simple way to experiment with your nails is to always opt for a pop of color. This design marries vibrant color with texture to create an abstract illusion that uses the same color for the base coat and the swirls. Blink and you’ll miss it.

Add this to your Halloween nail mood board. For this scaly manicure, try using a sheer black polish, then going over it with black polish or blooming gel creating small, horizontal lines in the center and sides that resemble a snake’s skin. Finish with a top coat for a shiny look.

Getting a jump-start on your Valentine’s Day nail inspo? This clear pink jelly manicure with soft pink heart details is worth a try.

If the fall/winter 2024 runway shows told us anything, it’s that red is the color of the season. These cherry red nails are a great way to get in on the fun. Try using a single coat of Coquette by JINsoon for a sheer base before adding a glossy top coat to achieve a similar look at home.

Just because the weather is getting colder doesn’t mean the fun is over. Summer is a state of mind, and with this nail set, you can keep the vibes going all year long. The floral 3D appliqués and clear abstract lines give this design a fun, detailed look that will transport you back to your favorite vacation spot.

Sifting through catalogs at the nail salon to choose a color for a new manicure can be overwhelming, so why not choose them all? Here’s a set that mixes earthy shades of green, yellow, and orange to form an artful rainbow finish.

If you, like Hailey Bieber, are still standing strong in your strawberry girl era then this 3D set is your next project. You can even get a bit more decorative by adding bows and a glitter base for added sweetness.

So you’re bored with your classic French nails but can’t seem to let them go? Opt for these colorful transparent nails, which trade in the signature French powder pink base for firey red polish and embellishments.

In case you were wondering, no, we’re not over The Little Mermaid reboot, and this nail set just gave us another reason to revisit the classic. Add a few dots of clear gel polish to your nails before curing them under a UV lamp to get a raindrop effect.

Who said monochromatic nails had to be boring? These shining purple chrome accents compliment the sheer jelly base coat to give your manicure a futuristic update.