22 Palm Tree Nail Designs

Traveling to oceanside getaways calls for tropical-themed vacation nails no matter what time of the year it is. Besides your classic beach nail designs, palm tree nail art is the easiest way to get in vacation mode. Before you grab shades of green and brown, the palm tree manicure has evolved to adapt to some of the summer’s biggest nail trends, from chrome patterns to water-textured nails. The only requirement is that the unique warm weather tree be incorporated in some aspect, whether it’s an accent nail or a matching pattern for all fingers.

The style isn’t anything new, either — celebrity nail artist Emi Kudo attributes the sudden demand for palm tree nail designs to the rise in popularity of the ’90s aesthetic. “It was one of the first designs invented when nail art started to be so popular,” Kudo tells PS. “I think people are either finding nostalgia or new discovery with those vintage styles.”

Out of all of the palm tree manicures out there, though, Kudo’s personal favorite incorporates the tole painting technique, which uses two colors on a single brush. While she claims it’s a “simple” technique to use, it provides “more effect and gives dimension on the painting.” Kudo also likes to draw inspiration from wallpaper including the Beverly Hills Hotel’s famous “Banana Leaf” walls, which was her muse for a recent nail look.

To help you prepare for your next manicure appointment or DIY nail session, we’ve included even more palm tree nails below to inspire you.

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Emi Kudo is a celebrity nail artist with clients such as Bella Hadid, Anya Taylor-Joy, and more.