30 Graduation Nail Ideas to Celebrate the End of School

Pick one pale hue or five different ones for a fun and colorful manicure on your big day.

Apply the pale color just to the tips for an updated french manicure.

Try one solid pale hue to celebrate Spring.

Create an ombré manicure with five different polishes of the same color.

You can add some nail art to a single nail or all 10.

For a perfect Summer manicure, try adding neon colors to your tips.

Neon jelly nails are on trend and make a statement.

For a look that's sure to turn heads, paint your entire nail a neon shade.

Pick a few neon shades to create a base for fun nail art.

You don't have to choose just one shade for your manicure. Try picking a few like this one and sticking to the color palette for your art.

Liner art paired with a nude color is a sophisticated way to try out nail art.

Experiment with the shape of your nails to create a bold statement with a nude shade.

Adding a dot to each nail creates a simple and classy nail art look.

Try swiping your polish on just half the nail for a graphic manicure.

Paint everything but your half moon for an interesting look that will match anything you wear.

Adding some petals to your nails is a pretty addition to any manicure.

Add some flowers to just the ends of your nails for a french manicure effect.

You'll smile every time you glance down at your floral-speckled nails.

A pretty ombré base looks even more stunning with flowers drawn on top of it.

Add some buds to a few nails as well as some gold accents that will make you feel almost as happy as getting your diploma.

These smiley faces are sure to make you happy to graduate.

Grab a toothpick and dot some multicolored polishes on your nails for a quick and fun manicure.

Apply polish to only your half moon (at the base of your nail) and your tips for a supermodern and fun look.

How cute is this celestial-inspired look? Paint the stars and moon yourself, or apply them with decals.

This graphic manicure incorporates two trends in one: neon shades and negative space.

Incorporate your school's colors into your final manicure as a student.

You can add the year and even your mascot to your spirited graduation manicure.

Add your school colors, a graduation cap, and a diploma to your nails to show how proud you are of your hard work.

Prominently display your graduation class year to show off your accomplishment.

Add your school's colors, the year, and your school's name for a manicure you'll remember.