This post shows you stunning nail designs for your graduation day!
On your graduation day, your nails are a celebration of all the hard work you’ve put in to get to this point!
Regardless of what sort of girl you are—someone who likes simple designs or someone who likes to go all out—a person’s graduation nails should be making them feel like the queen they are!
This graduation season, we’ve been seeing a lot of black & white designs, many different takes on the classic French tip moment, and a variety of different stars and sparkles.
The wide variety that we’ve encountered promises that there is something for everyone and that you can make your graduation day as simple or as extravagant as you like. Isn’t that just great?
Between graduation dress shopping and booking hair appointments, you probably don’t have much time to search the internet relentlessly for the perfect nail design, so we’ve done the hard work for you!
I promise that you won’t be disappointed by the assortment we’ve come up with.
So, without further ado, I invite you to delve deep into the world of graduation nails and get all those creative juices flowing!
Stunning Nail Designs For Graduation Day
1. Stars & Rhinestones on an Almond Shape
Stars and rhinestones would have to be one of the most breath-taking combinations out there.
This design in particular is perfect for your graduation due to the simple shades of white on the nail and the stunning silver rhinestones.
The almond shape adds the perfect gentle, feminine touch that goes perfectly with the nail design.
2. Gold Sparkle Details
These dainty gold sparkles caught my eye the minute I laid eyes on them – and I’m certain that they had the same effect on you too.
If gold isn’t your color, this sort of concept would also look really great with a sharp white shade or even a silver if you want to go the extra mile.
Due to the super natural base color, there is so much room for you to express your own creativity and switch up the color scheme to suit your own preferences.
3. Quirky Grey French Tip with Gold Details
French Tip designs with quirky twists to them will never fail to amaze me; the creativity is truly astounding!
This design in particular uses a stylish dripping effect for the French tip, and to take it a step further, it is filled in with a gorgeous light blue color.
The gold details around the rim of the blue shade make for the perfect “graduation detail,” adding an element of class and sophistication.
4. Brown French Tips with White Butterflies
For all the gals out there who want their graduation nails to be a bit more on the extravagant side – I got you!
By combining a stunning brown French tip on a coffin shape with the intricate white butterfly details, these nails really are doing it all, don’t you agree?
And, even better, if you don’t have the steady hand needed to paint the butterflies by hand, white butterfly nail stickers would work just as well. 🙂
5. White Nails with Black and Gold French Tips
These nails truly couldn’t be more perfect for your special graduation day. Between the slanted French tip, the gorgeous square-shape nail, and the contrast between the white and black colors – these really are offering the whole shebang!
The gold sparkles joining the black slant and the white base color are the cherry on top that really elevate this look from something basic to something more classy and extra.
6. Sparkles on a Natural Nail
Simple sparkles on a natural base nail color are such a good go-to design when you’re stuck for ideas, especially on a day as special as your graduation!
This design is somehow the perfect balance between delicate and dainty, while also being quite sophisticated and thoughtful with attention to detail.
7. White French Tips with Flower Detail Nail
You can’t go wrong with a classic white French tip moment, and the stunning flower details on this one take the design to a whole new level!
The stunning 3D flowers add an element of depth and class to what would otherwise be a seemingly basic design and are the perfect addition to the go-to classic.
8. White Details on a Natural Nail
Who would have thought that a French tip concept could be taken from something super basic to something as creative and breathtaking as this one!
By using a thin white edge for the sides of the French tip, this design is bound to pair perfectly with any graduation outfit that you have picked out.
The gorgeous 3D flower details on the ring finger really are the cherry on top, and they give this design an extra special touch.
9. Sparkle French Tips on a Natural Nail
This stunning design quite literally took my breath away the minute I laid eyes on it!
While the concept of a sparkly gold French tip sounds (and looks) very extra, it’s actually quite easy! And coupled with the darling almond shape, this design is sure to turn some heads on your special graduation day.
10. Quirky Gold French Tip Moment
Gold and white—a color combination that is a match made in heaven, don’t you think?
Simple, but elegant, designs such as this one are perfect for occasions where you want to maintain an element of class while still being able to express your creativity and authentic self.
I don’t know about you, but I will definitely be keeping this one up my sleeve for when graduation rolls around!
11. Simple White French Tips with a Twist
What a stunning twist on the gorgeous slanted French tips that we’ve been seeing a lot of this season!
The combination of the typical French tips and the unique slanted style makes for a super dynamic and intriguing design that you can’t help but be in awe of.
12. Simple Pearl Nails
We’ve been seeing lots of pearl shades lately – and clearly it’s for very good reason!
Designs like these ones are perfect for the simple gals who want something sophisticated and elegant, without it taking away from their dress or makeup that they spent hours on. Shades such as this one definitely do just that!
13. Pointy White French Tips with Sparkle Detail Nails
What better opportunity to incorporate sparkles into your everyday nail designs than on your graduation day? There truly is no better time for all the glitz and glamour to come into full swing.
The best thing about these ones is that they will suit essentially any dress that you want to pair with them; they really are perfect for all sorts of people, a true all-rounder.
14. Quirky Black and White Design
For something a little more abstract and out-of-the-box, this pattern should be one of the first on your list. I mean, cmon, just look at it!
The great thing about long nail designs is the fact that they allow so much room for creative expression. You can fit so much into one nail design that you wouldn’t be able to with nails that are shorter.
15. Green Design with Sparkles
I would be careful using this design; it’s so gorgeous that it just might steal the show!
Super colorful designs can be really hard to pull off when you don’t want them to be “too much,” but this one does it just perfectly.
Combining a variety of popular designs makes this the ultimate show-stopping nail combo.
16. Black French Tips with a Silver Sparkle
This design is oozing with elegance and class; I feel bougie just looking at them!
You can never go wrong with a black French tip, and the use of a super sparkly base color is truly genius! The contrast between the two is so simple yet so incredibly impactful to look at.
17. Abstract Black and White French Tips
You can’t include too many black & white nail combos in a blog post about graduation nails, can you?
Even if you don’t have a super creative side or a lot of time on your hands, these beauties are still bound to turn all heads in the room onto you! What more could you want?
18. Gold Lines Down the Middle of the Nails
You know what they say—sometimes less is more—and this design really is proof of that statement.
I can’t help but be drawn to these stunning gold shades for special occasions. And the contrast against the super natural base color really makes them pop, don’t you think?
19. Gold Boxes in the Center of the Nails
This one is definitely a little different from anything I have seen before- but in alllll the best ways possible.
The eye catching gold color in an interesting box shape is so intriguing for the human eye to look at.
I could see this nail design paired BEAUTIFULLY with a gorgeous white or black graduation dress, and topped off with gold jewelry to match would be even more show-stopping!
20. Giant Gold Stars on Natural Almond Nails
All sorts of star designs have been very popular this graduation season, and you can probably see why.
The chunky gold stars have a super bold look to them that you can’t help but get lost in.
Additionally, the use of a super natural base color assists in making the gorgeous gold stars stand out. Paired with the darling almond shape, these combinations are a match made in heaven!
21. Elegant French Tips with Gold Details
French tips and the classic almond shape go together so beautifully, and paired with the pearl and gold color combinations, this design really is doing the absolute most.
I particularly love the simplicity behind this one. No matter your skill level, you can still go to your graduation feeling like a million bucks!
22. Black French Tips with White Heart Details
I can promise you that there definitely wouldn’t be anyone else with nails like these beauties at your graduation!
The gorgeous heart additions on the base of the nails are adding the most adorable twist to the simple French tip moment. Paired with the box-shaped nail, this design is oozing with cuteness.
23. Black Swirls Design
You didn’t think I was going to end this blog post without including a good ol’ swirl design like this one, did you?
I absolutely LOVE the combination of a super natural base color, paired with some stunning black details. If you’re the type of girl who wants to go all out on their makeup and dress, then I would encourage you to go for something like this!
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