Nails with dried flowers - a delicate trend 2025
Every season brings new ideas for self-expression in nail styling — but dried flower nails enchant with their lightness, natural beauty and subtle elegance. This romantic trend is a perfect match for spring-summer looks inspired by nature, meadows and feminine delicacy.
Discover how to create dried flower nails, how to wear them and how to combine them so your hands become a true work of art!
Dried flower nails – what makes them so special?
Styling with real dried flowers is more than just a passing trend—it's a tribute to nature, femininity, and craftsmanship. In a world where everything can be copied and repeated, a manicure with dried petals, leaves, or tiny buds offers something truly priceless—authenticity and uniqueness. Each flower tells a different story, and each nail becomes a small work of art sealed in a layer of gel or hybrid polish.
Why has this trend captured the hearts of nail artists and manicure lovers?
- It's unique – you can't create two identical designs because nature never repeats itself. This is a manicure that lives by its own rhythm.
- It connects beauty with nature – delicate petals, green accents and organic shapes bring calm and subtlety, which are often missing from styles full of glitter and intense colors.
- It's suitable for every occasion – perfect for romantic weddings, garden parties, outdoor photo shoots, and daily manicures with a poetic twist. Flowers pair beautifully with milky bases, pastels and trendy transparents.
- It offers endless design possibilities—place one petal per nail, create a floral mosaic on just two, or combine flowers with glitter, foil, or artistic lines. This trend invites creativity.
How to create dried flower nails – step by step
Dried flower nail art can be both stunning and surprisingly simple. Here are 3 application methods:
1. Under hybrid polish
The most popular method. Flowers are embedded between the color layer and top coat.
How to do it:
- Degrease and prep the nail plate.
- Apply base and color (preferably light or pastel).
- Use tweezers to place dried flowers on the color layer or thin layer of gel.
- Seal with a thicker hybrid top coat or builder top (e.g., Top Coat Thick).
- Cure under a lamp and enjoy the meadow effect on your nails!
2. Embedded in builder gel
If you're working with gel or extending nails, you can embed flowers in the builder layer.
- After applying a thin gel layer, use tweezers to place the flower.
- Cover with another layer of gel and smooth the surface.
- Finish with a high-gloss top coat.
This is a great choice for salon-quality, long-lasting effects.
3. On natural nails – with classic polish
Yes! Even classic manicures can be romantic.
- Apply a thin layer of polish.
- While it's still tacky, gently place the petal.
- Cover with a few layers of clear top coat or quick-dry top.
Also read: Coffin nails – everything you need to know about the trendy ballerina shape
Styling ideas for dried flower nails
A manicure with embedded petals is the perfect mix of subtlety and artistry. Your nails can resemble miniature floral compositions. How can you use dried flowers in styling? Here are some inspiring ideas to mix and match freely.
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Milk nails + dried flowers
A timeless duo. The soft, milky base highlights the natural plate and contrasts beautifully with pastel petals. The result? A girly, fresh look ideal for everyday wear, baby showers, date nights or soft glam photo shoots.
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French with a floral twist
If you love classic styles but want a fresh touch – try a French manicure with a twist. Replace the white tip with nude and embed thin petals or leaves at the smile line. Alternative? Floral design on just one accent nail – like the ring finger – for a romantic finish.
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Boho nails with flowers and leaves
Love nature, hippie style or summer vibes? A boho manicure with dried leaves, muted beiges, olive green and a matte top will steal your heart. It can resemble a mini plant gallery – especially with golden details like foil or threads.
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Floral wedding nails
Minimalist, romantic, and truly elegant, this bouquet is perfect for brides, bridesmaids, and guests alike. Powder pink, white, or milky shades create the perfect background for embedded flowers. Delicate petals on one or two nails—ideally the ring fingers—add a jewelry-like touch.
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Play with accents and textures.
You can personalize dried flower nails however you like! Add rhinestones, embed glitter, apply a matte top, or contrast it with a glossy finish. Experiment with base colors: light nude? Powder violet? or deep forest green for contrast? Each design is a new piece of art—make it yours.
What do you need?
At the Silcare store, you'll find everything you need to create dried flower nails:
- Dried flower nail art sets
- maniMORE hybrid polishes – perfect bases in trendy pastel shades
- Hybrid bases and top coats with different viscosities
- Cleaners, files, tweezers, e-files – for every stage of styling
- Hand care kits – because beautiful nails start with healthy skin
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Dried flower nails are the perfect choice for spring and summer. They are light, feminine, and surprisingly versatile. You can wear them on any occasion, matching the color and style to your personality. They're also lovely for a bridal accent or artistic vacation manicure.
Get inspired by nature and discover the magic of delicate details!
Visit the Silcare store and create a manicure that will bloom with you.
