You Won’t Believe How Elegant These Peekaboo Nails Are

Want to elevate a simple manicure? Peekaboo nails add an unexpected twist by showing just a hint of skin, and they’re our new obsession for 2025.

What Are Peekaboo Nails?

If you take a quick look at your thumbnail, you’ll notice a paler area of the nail matrix near your cuticle. That’s the lunula, and its half-moon shape is what we’re replicating. By leaving an arch shape at the base of the nail unpainted, you create an elegant and surprising twist on a typical nail look. The effect is a little peekaboo window.

You can absolutely pull off peekaboo nails with polish, pairing a contrasting inner color with your main shade for a fun twist. This easy-to-achieve look is also perfect for spring, whether you keep it classic or add playful nail art. But we especially love how it comes together with a solid color and a little peek of bare nail. The result is simple, stylish and endlessly chic.

Our Favorite Peekaboo Nail Looks

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Coffee and Cream

This peekaboo mani is so “me, espresso.” We love the use of different but tonally similar shades of brown and cream to create the overall coffeehouse vibe.

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Spring Green

This bright green creates a fun and lively peekaboo manicure that’s perfect for short nails.

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Hello Sunshine

Try this look in a vibrant yellow for an instant kick of sunshine. This is perfect for anyone who loves a big, bold shade but wants a little balance.

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Maroon Window

Sultry and elegant, this shade feels like a backless red dress.

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Spring Pastels

All the class of a French manicure meets adorable spring pastels in this springtime-appropriate peekaboo manicure. Just look at how the inner line is actually a slightly different shade, creating a more complex look.

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Daisy Peekaboo

This classic nail art design is the perfect companion to a peekaboo manicure. Placed just over your window, the daisy creates a visual harmony that really solidifies this look.