Combining two of my favorite looks, these ombré nails with butterflies have the style of a duo-tone ombrés with some cute butterfly designs to really push things over the top. It’s a specific look, and I’m here for it.
We’ve looked at inspiration lists for butterfly nail art and dozens of different ombré styles (like our recent pink ombré nail designs). They’re both popular styles in their own right, and combining them just… works. It’s such a flexible look giving you plenty of opportunities to show off your own unique style.
We have you covered whether you want a simple idea to do yourself or some inspiration for your next mani. We scrolled through thousands of different styles to share our favorites.
We are starting this collection with a classic pink to white ombré set that has this beautiful gold connecting butterfly on top.This set is a mix of bluish greens and orange ombrés. We’ve also got some matte clear nails topped with a bunch of butterflies.Check out this gorgeous pink shade that blends out into a white color. I love how the butterflies are just randomly placed on top and are further embellished with some gems.This one’s a full glitter ombré set. The clear parts of the nails are topped with green and pink butterflies, while the rest are filled with glitter.These long pink and white ombré nails are designed with some purple butterflies. I love the pop of color that the butterflies provide.I love how light this set looks. The pastel shades together are adorable, and I love how the shimmer and the butterflies compliment them.Here’s a nail set that will completely set you apart. We’ve got these plain nails that blend out into this pinkish-orange glitter. Two nails in the set are topped with three gorgeous butterflies, while the rest are topped with gems.Here’s another pink and white nail set, but this one’s a lot softer and dreamier. The pinkish translucent nails are both topped with glitter and butterflies. Lately, there’s been a real trend of clear nails with glitter designs on Instagram. It’s a bit of a more modern twist on the ombré look.This nail set has got some bright gems and a really bright orange and yellow butterfly. It’s a perfect pop of color for a pretty simple ombré base.Check out these black nails that slowly fade into translucent tips. I really love the middle connecting design of the butterflies on top of the faded glitter below.Here’s an adorable nail set that I absolutely love! We’ve got this pink to purple ombrés that just look like they’re glowing! I also love how they’re paired with these white Frenchies topped with butterflies.Here’s a glossy pink design that blends into a gorgeous lavender. The accent nails are topped with these cute reflective butterflies. Here’s a floral set that just makes me feel so light and refreshed! The colors compliment each other so well, and the added gold flakes make everything so posh!These short pink to white ombré nails are perfectly paired with these soft clear nails topped with shiny and reflective butterflies.This set is a mix of bluish greens and orange ombrés. We’ve also got some matte clear nails topped with a bunch of butterflies.This nail set really feels so light and looks so beautiful as well. I love this powder blue shade, especially when topped with a butterfly that’s a couple of shades darker.I really love how purple looks when mixed with a gorgeous silver accent nail. The full purple nails are also topped with multi-colored butterflies, which I love!Here’s a pretty monotone look that doesn’t have too much color in it. We’ve got some ombré nails that are topped with glitter and butterflies and some white tips as well.This is a nude brown to white ombré set that’s paired with a nude brown to clear accent nail that’s topped with some gold butterflies.These gorgeous classic ombré go perfectly well with clear nails, especially when they’re designed with something that shines.Here’s a nail set for all the pink nail lovers present here! Switch up your set with a bunch of monochrome butterflies and shiny gems.If you want a bright nail look that also looks like it, give this set a try! It’s a bright lime green ombré mixed with clear nails. All are topped with blue and white butterflies.Here’s a very simple nude set. The nails are simply topped with a bunch of shine.If you want something bolder, try out this nail set. It’s made a bit softer with the ombré accent nail topped with a red butterfly.Look at this bold nail set. We’ve got some micro tips in blue and orange and some ombrés in green, yellow, and red.The color blue can be transformed completely depending on the design. We have softer designs like the ombré and bolder ones like the simple blue nails and the marbled nails with gold on top.Here’s a pink nail set that blends into a white color. It’s topped with some gems and butterflies. There’s also an ombré nail with a 3D flower on top.We’re keeping it nude and simple with these very subtle ombré designs. On top, the accent nail has some gems and butterflies.Here are some V-shaped white French tips with an ombré accent nail topped with this blue, purple, and pink butterfly wing.Check out this bright pink ombré set that’s paired with this full pink accent nail topped with some light butterflies.Don’t you just find these pink ombré nails so lovely? Even the connecting butterfly accent nails have an ombré effect within them.I really love these bright colors. It’s a tri-color ombré design that goes from peach to orange to yellow. We’ve also got a gorgeous bold-colored connecting butterfly in the middle.This is a nail look that’s a lot softer than the others. We’ve got this soft baby pink to white ombré, and the accent nail is topped with some light pink butterflies and glitters.Now, this is the set you should get if you really love the look of butterflies in your nails. This is a pretty uniform look with only one design of a pink to white ombré topped with blue butterflies.Here’s another ombré set that leads to some white tips. Some of the nails add a little bit of color by adding some blue butterflies on top.Here’s a gorgeous short square-shaped nail look. We’ve got a gorgeous pink base topped with some white Frenchies. The other nails have this dreamy marble design and are topped with some glitter.I love the vertical ombré on this two-tone French tip set. I also love how the gold and red butterflies on top perfectly complement the base.If you want a softer nail look, then go for this one. We’ve got a light pink to Barbie pink gradient matched with clear butterfly-filled tips.I really love the look of purple nails. This set has some diagonal French tips design, a simple ombré, and a clear glitter-filled nail topped with purple butterflies.Here’s a nice soft white marbled nail set matched with some pink to clear ombré nails topped with glitter, hearts, and butterflies.These nails are just beautiful. We’ve got a pink nail that blends into a purple marbled design. On top, we’ve got a couple of butterflies hanging around.Add a little bit of spice to your classic pink to white ombré nails by adding a bit of gem and butterflies that shine!Look at this lovely pink set. I love how this ombré design just looks so soft and light. It’s perfectly matched with these glitter pink to clear butterfly nails.Here’s another idea for your classic ombré. Add a fun design of your choice! This one includes an adorable pink butterfly on each accent nail.Here’s for all the pink lovers out there. I love the marbled pink nails, the opaque glitter-filled nails, and the half butterfly wing design.Now, this is one elegant look. We’ve got a bunch of beautiful colors that blend into the pink base. On top, we’ve got some butterflies that match the ombré color.Make it shine with these pink to silver glitter ombré nails! Some nails are fully clear and topped with pink butterflies.Here’s a simple soft pink nail set. Two nails fade into a clear tip and are topped with reflective butterflies.
How to DIY This Look Yourself
Combining both ombré nails and butterflies works better than I would have thought, and whether you copy one of these styles entirely or you come up with something for yourself we want to see it! Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.
