Bows on nails? Yeah, we’re in our full coquette-core era. Whether you’re going for vintage romance, girly-girl glam, or a moody, gothic twist, bow nails are the ultimate It-Girl accessory. From pearl-studded French tips to Y2K metallics and ballet-pink perfection, these designs prove one thing—a mani without a bow is basically unfinished.
1. Pink French
Pink Frenchies with bows are the starter pack for coquette nails, but adding tiny rhinestones? That’s how you level up from cute to couture. These are for the girlies who know that bows aren’t just an accessory—they’re a personality trait.
2. Bows & Flowers
If you’re not in your Bridgerton-core era yet, these vanilla nails with dainty blue florals and bows will get you there. Soft, feminine, and so romantically aesthetic, this set is for the ruffle blouse enthusiasts and dramatic romance novel readers.
3. Cherries & Bows
Deep red nails already scream power move, but add soft pink bows and teeny cherries? That’s how you turn sultry into sweetheart chic. It’s giving Sabrina Carpenter, it’s giving trendy, it’s giving yes.
4. Black French Tips
Girly meets gothic, and it’s a whole mood. The black French tips keep it moody, while the glossy pink bows soften it up just enough. It’s giving coquette, but make it dark academia girlie who owns way too many Mary Janes.
5. Lace Effect
Lace + bows = ultimate coquette fantasy. These bow nails are straight-up bridalcore, BUT engagement ring optional. Whether you’re manifesting a wedding or just want your nails to look like they belong in a Chanel campaign, this is your moment.
6. Pink Coquette
This might be the most coquette-coded mani on this list—pink base, mini bows, rhinestones, and tiny hearts. If you hoard ballet flats, pearl clips, and ribbon-trimmed sweaters, don’t even think about skipping this one.
7. Blue & Gold
The blue aura effect already screams rich girl aesthetic, but the gold bows? Gossip Girl-level opulence. This blue set is perfect for fancy events, or when you want to make literally anything feel more glamorous.
8. Dark Red
Dark red is already old money coded, but the tiny silver chrome bows? That’s where it gets coquette. It’s giving vintage perfume bottles, lace gloves, and Lana Del Rey singing about doomed romance.
9. Peach Mani
One look at these bow nails and you can practically hear Laufey’s Valentine in the background. This is for the girls who love a softer take on the bow trend—warm peach tones instead of pink, giving a little bit of that peach sorbet aesthetic.
10. Chrome French
This white French tip + gold bow + chrome overlay combo is the embodiment of “clean girl but make it rich.” If you wear gold jewelry exclusively, refuse to leave the house in mismatched socks, and always smell expensive, these belong on your hands.
11. Milky Pink
Milky pink mani with sculpted bows—If Hyper-Feminine Girly-Girl Energy™ was a mani, this would be it. If you romanticize old-school glamour and your wardrobe is 70% ruffles, these cuties are non-negotiable.
12. Gold Chrome
Gold nails with sculpted wire bows? These are rich-girl minimalism, but with extra ✨drama✨. If your vibe is expensive but effortless, this chrome set is your soulmate. Wear these while sipping champagne and plotting your next move.
This navy mani is basically Blair Waldorf-core. Dark, polished, and just preppy enough, with delicate lil’ ribbons and tiny polka dots to seal the deal. If your dream closet is full of tweed skirts and you own at least one headband, you need these nails.
14. Maroon Mani
Deep maroon nails with starbursts and raised bows? Romantic and dramatic. The soft-meets-bold contrast is flawless for fall, especially if your wardrobe is 90% turtlenecks and knee-high boots.
15. Black & White
These black-and-white French tips with hand-drawn bows are so Dior-coded, they might as well come with a couture dress fitting. This mani belongs at a Parisian café, next to a croissant and a Vogue magazine.
16. Red French
Red French tips + pearly accents + a sheer white bow? It’s classic, vintage coded, it’s flirty, it’s giving ‘rich girl in a vintage slip dress texting back way too slow.’ The coquette-approved red nails you need ASAP.
17. Jelly Effect
For the girlies who want a lowkey take on the bow nail trend. These sheer jelly-white nails with tiny hand-drawn bows are soft, subtle, and so K-Beauty-coded. They give your mani that “I just threw this on” energy while still looking like a ✨perfectly curated ✨ aesthetic.
18. Bows & Stars
Celestial coquette is a thing and this set proves it. Metallic star details, baby pink French tips, and dainty gold bow art? This is for the girlies who love bows but want their mani to feel a little more Pinterest trendy and a little less Victorian diary entry.
19. Black & Gold
If bows are hyper-feminine, this is how you make them high fashion. Black French tips = luxury. Gold glitter = rich. Black bows = Chanel ribbon-coded perfection. Wear these with pearl earrings and an attitude.
20. Fruity Nails
Strawberry nails? Cute, but too expected. Blueberry nails? That’s an It-Girl move. The tiny hand-painted bows + soft fruit details = straight-up cottagecore soft-girl aesthetic.
21. Burgundy Mani
Burgundy nails already scream main character energy, but add glossy 3D bows? Now you’re giving mysterious love interest in a Victorian drama. These bow nails belong on the hands of someone who knows how to make an entrance and an exit.
22. White Nails
Minimalist but make it expensive. Milky white nails with sculpted glossy bows? This is quiet luxury in mani form. If your closet is 90% neutrals and you only wear actual silk pajamas to bed, these nails are your aesthetic.
23. Black Cherry
Romantic goth energy activated. These black cherry nails with tiny twinkling stars and delicate bows are basically what happens when Wednesday Addams discovers couture. Dark, moody, and perfectly soft at the same time.
24. Metallic Accents
Y2K revival, but make it 🎀bow-core🎀. The soft pink aura has that airbrushed glow, while the chrome bows and metallic hearts scream early 2000s It-Girl. If your Pinterest board is full of lip gloss, Juicy Couture and butterfly clips, this is your mani.
25. Pearl French
Pearls + bows = coquette meets old money perfection. This set is basically a Jane Austen novel but with a 2024 update. If your vibe is lace gloves, vintage perfumes, and impractically tiny purses, this mani is calling your name.
26. Mix & Match
This set does NOT miss. Deep red French tips, hand-painted cherries, bows, rhinestones—it’s vintage pin-up meets Valentine’s Day-ready cuteness. If you live for bold, girly, and a little extra, this mani is IT.
27. Brown French Tips
Chocolate brown French tips with vanilla bows? This is giving pastry-core perfection. Add those creamy marble swirls, and suddenly, your bow nails are a five-star dessert. Soft, cozy, and serving rich girl autumn vibes.
28. Black Nails
Glossy black nails with delicate white bows—monochrome girlies, this one’s for you. Sleek, sharp, and slightly intimidating (in the best way). If you live in black clothing and only wear silver jewelry, just go ahead and book your nail appointment now.
29. Neutral Skittle
A bow-core spin on the minimalist nail trend. Each nail has a different milky-neutral shade, all tied together with tiny, delicate bow outlines. It’s subtle, it’s effortlessly chic, and it’s giving clean-girl vibe.
30. White Ombre
A pink-to-white ombré will never miss, but add bows? Instantly ten times cuter. It’s soft, elegant, and timelessly girly. The perfect choice if you want bow nails that work for every single outfit you own.
31. Rhinestone Accent
Soft pink base, sculpted 3D bows, and rhinestones for days. Because bows + bling are a duo that just makes sense. If you’re chronically sparkly and refuse to leave the house without some form of ✨glam✨, this is your bow mani.
32. Black & Pink
This set is straight-up Bratz doll-coded. Glossy black meets candy pink, adds chrome bows and stars—dark feminine energy with a side of “I ghosted him first”. If you need a mani for your unapologetic era, this is THE ONE.
33. Aura Effect
Soft-focus pink and white aura nails? That’s your nails but permanently filtered. Now, add 3D bows, and suddenly we’re in our ballet-core angelic era. This set belongs on the hands of a girl who twirls for no reason.
34. Cherry Mocha
Cherry mocha is THE trending shade right now, and of course, bows belong here too. A deep, sultry French tip paired with tiny polka dots and delicate bows? Cute, moody, and ridiculously pretty.
35. Neutral Mani
For my light academia girlies. Jelly mocha mousse nails with layered bows? It’s soft, delicate, and so pretty it hurts. Pair these with chunky knit sweaters, iced lattes, and romanticizing your life in a bookstore.
36. Purple Nails
Oh, we did not forget about purple. Lavender and lilac tones are a perfect match for a 3D bow moment. Add iridescent glitter, and suddenly your bow nails are giving fairycore princess vibes.
37. Pink & Dark Red
For the extra girlies. A pink-and-dark-red mix-and-match mani with bows, hearts, and gold bead accents? This is early 2000s romance movie-coded. Now, where’s our dramatic love confession in the rain?
38. Glitter Mani
If it’s time to be festive, glitter bow nails just make sense. Silver glitter Frenchies, bow accents, and sapphire blue rhinestones? This set is pure sparkle season energy—aka, you’re the main event wherever you go.
39. Ballet-core Mani
If Swan Lake was a mani. Glossy ballerina pink, structured 3D bows, and subtle sparkle? These nails are what every little girl who took ballet class dreamed of wearing someday. Perfect for anyone in their delicate and graceful era.
40. Leopard Print
Leopard print French tips with soft pink bows? The duality of wild & sweet in one set. It’s giving coquette with a rebellious streak—for the girlies who love ballet flats but also blast early 2000s pop on full volume.
That’s a wrap on bow nails! Now it’s your turn—drop your faves in the comments, share this post on socials, and keep scrolling for more nail inspo!
