Twee Nail Designs Are the Retro Look You’re Seeing Everywhere

It’s hard not to smile when your nails are sporting a fun and whimsical manicure. Recently, the nail set has been leaning into soft shades and a clean aesthetic, but the return of twee, which Pinterest reports is trending big right now, is here to bring excitement back to your look. Inspired by indie music, the Tumblr era and the aesthetic of feel-good goofy shows like New Girl, Pushing Daisies and Portlandia. It embraces the beauty in awkwardness. In terms of manicures, that translates to floral and vintage prints inspired by wallpaper and pastel colors. Ready to dive in? Below, you’ll find seven fun looks to try this season.

Twee nail designs that will make you smile

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Strawberry & floral print

This printed manicure is perfect for spring and summer. It embraces the ditsy floral motifs of the twee era but feels fresh and timely for this year’s sunny seasons.

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Butter yellow

Prints and designs are the calling card twee nails, but a solid creamy pastel manicure has just as much appeal. Consider sporting a butter yellow hue. The color is trending in every capacity, from hair color to fashion and decor, but we think it looks best on freshly groomed nails.

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Sage wallpaper

Trust us, you don’t want to shy away from a wallpaper print with subdued colors and floral designs. The combination has a retro vibe that is perfect for this aesthetic. Plus, it pairs well with the trending oval nail shapes.

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Plaid print

This cheeky print is a fun one to add to your manicure rotation. A full set can feel overwhelming, but breaking it up with French tips and neutral nails will help keep it grounded.

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Pretty Pink Appliqué

The great thing about the twee trend is that it can be adapted to fit different preferences. In this manicure, bold patterns and prints take a backseat allowing a fresh floral design to shine. Pro tip: use a neutral base and scatter the flowers across the nails for an effortless look.

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Amethyst marble

Mesmerizing designs, such as this marble look, is the ultimate manicure shake-up. The varying colors blend hazily together, creating an enchanting pattern sure to turn heads and secure compliments.

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Dreamy pastels

Pastel manicure season is in full effect. If you’re looking for a fun way to wear multiple colors, might we suggest this dreamy design? It features trendy soft shades like yellow, lavender and blueberry. The star nail art only adds to its charm.